What's happening

Fairs/Festivals

Buckhannon

• The West Virginia Strawberry Festival, Thursday-Saturday, May 15-17. Featuring performances by local bands, Junior Royalty Parade on Thursday, Fireman's Parade on Friday, a Classic Car parade and the Grand Feature Parade on Saturday. To participate in the festival or for more information, call 304-457-3978 or visit www.wvstrawberry festival.com. Buckhannon Courthouse Plaza, Buckhannon.

Charleston

• 32nd Vandalia Gathering, Friday-Sunday, May 23-25. The state's annual celebration of the traditional arts, music, dance, stories, crafts and food of West Virginia. Questions, call 304-558-0220 or visit www.wvculture.org. West Virginia Cultural Center, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston. Free.

Music

Huntington

• Jammers Night, 7-9 p.m. every Thursday. Anybody who plays the guitar, fiddle, bass, banjo, mandolin, drums or harmonica are welcome to come and play or if you don't play, just come to listen. Questions, call 304-429-4848 or visit www.burrellguitars.com. Burrell Guitars, 4942 Waverly Road, Huntington.
• The Tri-State Youth Orchestra's annual Spring Concert, 8 p.m. Thursday, May 15; doors open at 7:30 p.m. This will be their final concert of the season. A second performance will be offered at 8 p.m. Friday, May 16, at the Amphitheater in Barboursville City Park. Renaissance Center, 900 8th St., Huntington. $5; children 12 and under free.
• Jam Session, 8 p.m.-midnight Thursday, May 15. A fun, unofficial part of the 41st Coon Sanders Nighthawks Fans' Bash. Several of the performing musicians come in a day early and will be joined by local musicians for a free-for-all jam session in the Banquet Room. A cash bar will be available. No reservations required. Ramada Limited, 3094 16th St., Huntington. Free.
• 41st Coon Sanders Nighthawks Fans' Bash, 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-midnight Saturday, May 16-17. Dedicated to the fellowship and enjoyment of the music of the era. Featuring Tollhouse Jazz Band, West End Jazz Band, Coon Sanders All Stars, The Backyard Dixie Jazz Stompers, Ethan Uslan, Vince Lewis and The 1937 Flood. Due to limited seating, tickets will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit www.redhotjazz.com/coonsanders.html. Ramada Limited, 3094 16th St., Huntington.
• 100.5 WKEE's Wednesday Wind Down, doors open at 5 p.m. every Wednesday, May 14-Oct. 8. Featuring live music. Holderby's Landing, 1360 Harris Riverfront Park, Huntington.

Ashland

• Russell Orchestra, 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, May 19-20. Tickets, call 606-324-3175. Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland.

Charleston

• "The Clementines," 7-10 p.m. Friday, May 16. Ric Cochran and Friends present "The Clementines," featuring Casi Null and Douglas Imbrogno. Opening act will be Karen Allen. Childcare available for $5 per hour. Free refreshments. No cover. Enter on Morris Street side. Questions, call 304-346-9627 or visit www.chasbt.org. Lighthouse Cafe, Charleston Baptist Temple Fellowship Hall, 209 Morrison St., Charleston.
• Mountain Stage, 7 p.m. Sunday, May 18. Featuring performances by The Punch Brothers, Chris Thile, Bell X1, Tyler Ramsey, Paddy Casey and Brooke Miller. Tickets, call 304-345-7469; 304-342-5757. Charleston Civic Center Little Theatre, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston. $25; $17.50 in advance.

Hurricane

• Hurricane Civic Chorus Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Featuring a range of show tunes to folk and patriotic music. Directed by Dr. Larry Stickler and accompanied by Tom Minshall on piano and organ. Questions, call Pamela Tabor, 304-562-6539. Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Ave., Hurricane.

Milton

• Buddy Mullins and the Country Good Time Band, 8-11 p.m. Friday, May 16. Enjoy a smoke and alcohol free atmosphere. Milton Volunteer Fire Department, 341 E. Main St., Milton. $5; children 12 and under free.
• Weekend Grass, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Winner of the Bluegrass Band Competition at The Opry three years in a row. Questions, call 304-743-3749. Mountaineer Opry House, Milton exit of Interstate 64, Milton. $10; $8 seniors; $5 children 12 and under $5.

Ona

• Cabell Midland High School Orchestra's annual Spring Concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 20; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Located in the Auditorium. Cabell Midland High School, U.S. 60 East, Ona. Free.

Miscellaneous

Huntington

• Day of Hope Cruise-In, Memorial Service, car show from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 17; march at 12:30 p.m. and memorial service at 1 p.m. A day-long event planned to raise money for the work of Hope House and to memorialize the victims of violent crime. Classic car owners and motorcyclists are invited to join the "Cruise-In." Featuring trophies, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, food available for purchase, free health screenings and a art exhibit. Questions, call 304-525-7276. All Saints Anglican Church Hope House, 1410 Charleston Ave., Huntington.
• Luke Simon Memorial Ride, sign-in begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17; last rider out at noon; cookout at 4:30 p.m. Featuring a 50/50 drawing, raffle, prize for best hand and a cookout at Kelley's Tavern in Barboursville. Proceeds will benefit a local family. Donations accepted. Questions, call John Copley, 614-441-2998; Tommy Tallent, 304-533-6585; Mark Simon, 304-529-1988; or visit www.freewebs.com/lukesimonbenefitride. Charlie's Harley-Davidson, 408 4th St., Huntington. Poker run, $10 single, $15 double.
• Benefit for Taytum Johnson, 1 p.m. Sunday, May 18; registration begins at noon. Bike Run to raise funds for a stem cell transfusion for 2-year-old Taytum Johnson. Food and door prizes. Musicians and bands will perform. The bike run will end at Sharkey's Fins Cafe. For more information, call 304-523-3200 or Summer, 304-412-4069. Chase Bank, 1005 5th Ave., Huntington. Registration donation of $20; $5 for passenger.
• Rebel Rounders Dance Club, 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Monday, beginner's class at 6:30 p.m. Cuers: Bill Bush and Charlene Salyers. YWCA, 633 5th Ave., Huntington.
• Dance with Jim Stevens, 7-10 p.m. every first and fourth Friday. Call 740-894-2200. Junior League Community Center, 617 9th Ave., Huntington. $7.50.

Barboursville

• Open Mic Night, 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 16. Questions, call 304-736-6233. Borders, 120 Huntington Mall, Barboursville.
• Author Signings, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 17. F. Keith Davis signs his new book "The Feuding Hatfields & McCoys" and also his book "The Secret Life & Brutal Death of Mamie Thurman." Michael Knost signs "Legends of the Mountain State." Questions, call 304-736-6233. Borders, 120 Huntington Mall, Barboursville.
• Luau Party, 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday, May 17. Hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary. Event includes a luau menu, raffles and a limbo contest. Entertainment begins at 8 p.m. American Legion Post 177, 6024 Route 60 East, Barboursville.

Charleston

• ElectricSky Theater: Forces of Nature, noon, 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8-July 3. This giant screen film follows three adventurous scientists in their attempts to discover what triggers natural disasters. Directed by George Casey, narrated by Kevin Bacon. Questions, call 304-561-3500 or visit www.theclaycenter.org. Clay Center for the Arts & Science, One Clay Square, Charleston.

Milton

• Bike and ATV Races, 7 p.m. every Friday, except for Fair week; and 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 22. Gate opens at 4 p.m., sign up at 4:30 p.m. and practice at 5:45 p.m. No alcohol, controlled substances or persons under the influence are permitted on grounds. Food concessions on grounds. For more information and rules, call Doug, 304-638-6477; Brad, 304-778-2386; or visit www.miltonmotocross.com. West Virginia Pumpkin Park, Fairground Road, Milton. $8, Kids under 6 free; race entry fees from $10-$25.
• Covered Bridge Car Club of Milton, 5 p.m. till dusk every fourth Friday, March-October. Door prizes will be given out during the evening. Questions, call Andrew, 304-743-5321; Butch, 304-743-1792. Perry Morris Square, U.S. 60, Milton. Entry fee is by donation only.

Point Pleasant

• Shanty Boat Night, 6 p.m. Friday, May 16. Featuring Shanty Boat Vittles, Stephen Dixon, well-known magician, Frank Boles and the Highlanders Band playing for a shanty boat dance. Questions, call 304-674-0144 or visit www.pprivermuseum.com. Point Pleasant River Museum, 28 Main St., Point Pleasant. Dinner, dance and entertainment, $20; dance only, $5 per person.
• Siege of Fort Randolph, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, May 16-18. Eighth annual historical reenactment and commemoration of the murder of Chief Cornstalk and the ensuing Siege of 1778. Demonstrations during Fort tours. Questions, call 304-675-7933 or visit www.fortlee scouts.org. Fort Randolph, Krodel Park, Point Pleasant.

Lesage

• Civil War Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Spectators will see reenactors in period costume, demonstrations of camp life, live cannon firing demonstrations by the Levisa Artillery, a Confederate cannon company from Louisa, Kentucky, and more. For more information, visit www.wvculture.org. Jenkins Plantation Museum, 8814 Ohio River Road, Lesage. Free. Davis

South Charleston

• Comedians Gemini and Pat McCool, 8 p.m. Friday, 8 and 10:15 p.m. Saturday, May 16-17. The Comedy Zone Charleston, 400 2nd Ave., South Charleston. $10.
• Armed Forces Day Parade, Saturday, May 17. Downtown South Charleston.

Theater

Huntington

• "A Women on the Edge," 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 16-17; doors open at 7:30 p.m. A cabaret with Beth McVey and Bruce Rous. Reserved seating only; call 304-733-2787. Visit www.733-arts.org. Renaissance Center, 900 8th St., Huntington. $25 per person; includes wine and hors d' oeuvres.
• Premiere Dance Studio's Spring Recital, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 16-17; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Questions, call 304-523-5152 or visit www.premieredancestudio@yahoo.com. Jean Carlo Stephenson Auditorium at Huntington City Hall, 8th Street and 5th Avenue, Huntington.

Charleston

• Charleston Light Opera Guild: "A Chorus Line," 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, May 16-17. Charleston Civic Center Little Theatre, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston. $20 reserved seating.

Art

Huntington

• Exhibit: Art Werger's "Scratching the Surface," 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, April 24-June 15. Questions, call 304-529-2701 or visit www.hmoa.org. Huntington Museum of Art, 2033 McCoy Road, Huntington. $5; $18 per family of four or more; free on Tuesdays.
• Wonderful West Virginia Art Exhibit, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, May 14-29. Sponsored by Xi Chapter of West Virginia Alpha Delta Kappa in Wayne County. A public reception will be offered from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 18, and Alpha Lambda and Beta Beta Chapters of West Virginia Alpha Delta Kappa will help with the reception as well as the Lavalette Women's Club and the Westmoreland Women's Club. Questions, call 304-529-2701. Huntington Museum of Art, 2033 McCoy Road, Huntington.
• Works by Robinson and Davis, 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, May 16. Featuring the extraordinary works of Scott Robinson and Sharon Davis. Also on exhibition include Shawn Johns, Natasha Johnson, J. Kaynes and Jay Gilmore Smith. Complimentary refreshments by K. Katering. Questions, call 304-690-5313. IASEglobal's Gallery 24 7, 607 W. 14th St., Huntington.
• The Allied Artists of West Virginia 66th Juried Exhibition, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 24; exhibit will be on display Tuesday-Sunday, May 24-June 22. For the first time, Allied Artists of West Virginia, Inc. will bring its biennial juried exhibition to the museum. Andrew Johnson, associate professor of Art, Carnegie Melon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the juror for this year's exhibition. He chose 30 works for the show. Johnson will be on hand to answer questions about the exhibit during the opening reception. Questions, call 304-529-2701 or visit www.hmoa.org. Huntington Museum of Art, 2033 McCoy Road, Huntington. Free.

Ashland

• Special Exhibit: Steel Rails, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, May 8-May 17. A exhibit that examines industry in our region. See what attracted early settlers to our area and learn about the various industries that were developed. Hands-on activities for children. Questions, call 606-329-8888 or visit www.highlandsmuseum.com. Highlands Museum and Discovery Center, 1620 Winchester Ave., Ashland. $5.50; $4.50 seniors, students and children.
• Fabric Dyeing and Surface Design Classes, Thursday, May 15. Instructor: Cathy Vigor, 606-325-3691. Pendleton Art Center, 1537 Winchester Ave., Ashland.
• Digging Deeper, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday, May 16. Step into time before European explorers arrived, when both animal and people shared the Ohio River Valley. Become an archaeologist and unearth the beginnings of our community's heritage. Questions, call 606-329-8888 or visit www.highlandsmuseum.com. Highlands Museum and Discovery Center, 1620 Winchester Ave., Ashland.
• Tween Art on Display, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Art made by local tweens (ages 8-12) will be on display and will feature various art forms, including origami, collage, painting and sculpting. The show runs in conjunction with the annual Art in the Park at Central Park. Questions, visit www.thebookplace.org. Boyd County Public Library District, 1740 Central Ave., Ashland.

Charleston

• Exhibit: Fiberart International 2007, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; noon- 5 p.m. Sunday, April 12-June 22. Features the work of 92 contemporary fiber artists from 11 countries and will highlight a diverse cross-section of works in the fiber medium. Questions, call 304-561-3500 or visit www.theclaycenter.org. Clay Center for the Arts & Science, One Clay Square, Charleston.
• Exhibit: "Things I Had No Words For," 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; noon- 5 p.m. Sunday, April 16-June 15. Women Artists from the Permanent Collection featuring modern and contemporary paintings and prints by regionally to internationally acclaimed women artists. Questions, call 304-561-3570 or visit www.theclaycenter.org. Clay Center for the Arts & Science, One Clay Square, Charleston. $6.50; $5 children.
• ElectricSky Theater: Coral Reef Adventure, 3 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, May 3-July 3. Questions, call 304-561-3570. Clay Center for the Arts & Science, One Clay Square, Charleston.
• Exhibit: "William Wolk: Dance Series," 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, April 22-June 1. A free exhibit located in the Balcony Gallery. Questions, call Jacqueline Proctor, 304-558-0220 or visit www.wvculture.org. West Virginia Cultural Center, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.
• Exhibit: "Pandora's Toy Box: Customs for a Doomed World," 5 p.m. Thursday, May 15. Presented by local online art dealer Chip Tantlinger. The event introduces local and international artists to the blank toy platform medium. Questions, visit www.marshhouseart.com. Good News Mountaineer Garage Gallery, 221 1/2 Hale St., Charleston.
• Art Exhibit: "Water Garden" series, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 13-June 15. Exhibit by Patricia Reed, artist and instructor at the Painted Palette Art Studio. Questions, call 304-342-1461. Taylor Books and Gallery, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.
• Quilts and Wall Hangings 2008, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, May 19-Sept. 2. Quilts handmade by West Virginia residents. Questions, visit www.wvculture.org. West Virginia Cultural Center, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston. Free.
• "Artists for the Environment," noon-6 p.m. Saturday, May 24. Featuring artwork for sale by various artists and participants, wine tasting, music, silent auction, edible creations, booths, raffle drawing and more. Proceeds go to the artists and in support of the West Virginia Environmental Council. Questions, 304-414-0143 or visit www.wvecouncil.org. West Virginia Environmental Council, 2206 Wasthing St. E., Charleston.

Proctorville

• Exhibit: Paintings by Debbie Richardson, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 1-June 6. Richardson's exhibit will feature her work with structure and form of everyday objects in unusual groupings with eye-catching color and lighting. Questions, call Gary Tillis, art department instructor, 740-886-7655. Ohio University, Proctorville Center, 111 Private Drive 516, Proctorville.