LEWISBURG, W.Va. (Hinton News) – Carnegie Hall has announced its upcoming events.
SPRING 2023 CLASSES & WORKSHOPS: Carnegie Hall offers learning opportunities starting in February and continuing through May. Classes and workshops include woodturning, hand crafting tea pots and mugs, sausage making, salt-rising bread making, soap making, making Appalachian medicinals, guided ceramic projects for all ages, painting, drawing, printmaking, basket weaving, fiber arts, craft jewelry and leather craft. To register or for more information visit carnegiehallwv.org.
Thursday, April 27: Preshow reception – Join Carnegie Hall for the Vince Lewis Sextet preshow reception in the Old Stone Room at 6:30 p.m. Free admission. Cash bar available.
Thursday, April 27: Vince Lewis Sextet – Special performance in the Old Stone Room at 7:30 p.m. featuring the Vince Lewis Sextet, celebrating Jazz History Month. Free admission.
Sunday, May 7: Greenbrier Valley Chorale– Special performance at 3 p.m. featuring the Greenbrier Valley Chorale celebrating their 30th anniversary. Reception immediately following concert.
Saturday, May 13: Preshow lounge – Join Carnegie Hall for a Carnegie Classics preshow reception in the Board Room at 6:30 p.m. Free admission. Cash bar and snacks available.
Saturday, May 13: “Schubert Goes Fishing!” – The Carnegie Classics Series features Barbara Nissman with guest West Virginia musicians on at 7:30 p.m. as she showcases the music of Franz Schubert. Buy one get one free available for patrons 50 years of age and older. Students 18 years old and younger are admitted free but must reserve a ticket. Call for discounted/free tickets or more information.
Friday, May 19: Preshow lounge – Join Carnegie Hall for Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. Mainstage Lounge preshow reception in the Board Room from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Free admission. Cash bar and snacks available.
Friday, May 19: Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. – Mainstage performance at 7:30 p.m. with the Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band featuring Sir Reginald Masters Dural aka Buckwheat Jr., the son of the late great Zydeco legend Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural Jr.
Rotating Galleries:
Old Stone Room Gallery – William Todd Gambill. Running through June 30
Museum Gallery – Up next: John Coffey. Running through June 30
Lobby Gallery –Up next: Dana Wheeles. Running through June 30
Permanent Exhibit:
Arts from the Ashes: The History of Carnegie Hall – The exhibit features memorabilia, photographs, artifacts and more of Carnegie Hall since its construction in 1901. Located on the second floor. Free admission.
