Area Attractions
Cultural Entertainment
Capitol Center Theatre
From the day it opened in 1914 as a vaudeville showplace, to its later transformation as a movie theatre, the West Virginia Capitol Theatre has starred as one of Charleston's leading entertainment attractions. It was restored and reopened as the Capitol Center in 1984. This magnificent historical landmark continues to provide a wide variety of entertainment as part of West Virginia State University. Located at 123 Summers Street.
Charleston Ballet (American Academy of Ballet)
www.thecharlestonballet.com
304-342-6541
This civic troupe has enriched the cultural life of WV performing traditional and original ballets.
Charleston Chamber Music Society
www.charlestonchambermusic.org
304-344-5389
The Society's 65th year of presenting classical chamer music concerts.
Charleston Civic Center’s Little Theater
www.charlestonwvciviccenter.com
304-345-1500
The Civic Center Little Theater provides a relaxed and personal showcase for audiences up to 750 persons. The Little Theater is the ideal choice for meetings where a formal setting is desired for a general conference session or to highlight visual information on-screen. It is the ideal locale to showcase small to midsize musical or theatrical ensembles. Convenient access to all facility amenities, as well as nearby restaurants and downtown shopping, make the venue a superb entertainment draw.
Charleston Light Opera Guild
www.charlestonlightoperaguild.org
304-342-9312
West Virginia's premier producer of community musical theater.
Charleston Stage Company
www.charlestonstagecompany.com/
304-343-5772
This multicultural theatre company performs theatre productions for West Virginia audiences. For more than a decade, Charleston Stage Company has been doing experimental, avant garde plays, new drama and European and American classic dramas.
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences
www.theclaycenter.org/
304/561-3500.
Considered one of the most ambitious cultural and educational undertakings in West Virginia, the Clay Center was established to serve the arts, science, and technology by bringing together performances in dance, music and theater, and educational programming and exhibits. This state-of-the-art facility includes Clark Performance Place, which includes the Maier Foundation Performance Hall, a 1,880-seat world-class theater, as well as the versatile Walker Theater. The Clay Center is also home to the Avampato Discovery Museum and the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Festival delle Arti outdoor bronze sculpture
One Clay Sq. Charleston
Chuck Mathena Center for the Performing Arts
www.thechuckmathenacenter.com
304-425-5128
Professional artists; quality entertainment; educational opportunities. Scheduled to open March 2007.
Stafford Dr. Princeton
Historic LaBelle Theater
www.southcharlestonwv.org
800-238-9488
All exhibitions programming and operations take place inside the historic LaBele Theater.
311 D St. South Charleston
Kanawha Players Official State Theatre of WV
www.kanawhaplayers.org
304-343-7529
Community theater group offering live productions.
Mountain Stage
www.mountainstage.org
304/342-5757
West Virginia Public Radio's live two-hour arts performance show is hosted on Sundays at 6:00 pm at the Cultural Center Theater in the State Capitol Complex, with approximately 26 shows taped per year. The show features nationally and internationally recognized musicians. Mountain Stage is one of the most popular programs offered to Public Radio International's member stations and is heard on 130 PRI stations nationwide.
Mountaineer Opry House
The Mountaineer Opry House in Milton, WV, is the local hot spot for traditional Bluegrass Music in a family-friendly setting. Shows are held most Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. Located at the Milton exit of I-64 10 minutes east of Huntington or 20 minutes west of Charleston.
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra
www.wvsymphony.org
304/342-0160.
Season runs from September through April with a schedule of symphonic and pop performances. The Orchestra also presents Symphony Sunday in June.
The Mountain State New River Gorge Mystery Train
www.themysterytrain.com
866-529-6412
Live Audience Participation, Professional Mystery Theater & Regional Musical Entertainment On Selected Rail Tours.
West Virginia Archives and History Library
www.wvculture.org
304-558-0230
Collects; preserves and provides public access to historical documents and records.
1900 Kanawha Blvd. E Bldg 9
West Virginia Cultural Center
304-431-4698
This magnificent Center houses exhibits in the State Museum and research materials in the Archives. The State Theatre features concerts, films, lectures, and theatrical presentations and Mountain Stage performances.
State Capitol Complex
The Cultural Center is open Monday through Thursday 9 am to 8 pm; Friday and Saturday 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday 12 to 6 pm. The West Virginia Archives is open Monday to Thursday 9 am to 8 pm; Friday and Saturday 9 am to 6 pm. Closed on state holidays.
For tour reservations call 304/558-4839 or 1-800-CALL-WVA.
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