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Prohibition ended 85 years ago, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't celebrate it! The Rambling Root is offering $1 off all bottles all day long, special drafts including Pre-Prohibition-style lagers... View Article
Get in the holiday, giving and disc golf spirit at the Celebration of Lights. Play your favorite sport throughout Morris Park, decorated with 420 holiday light displays. This is a... View Article
Twelfth Night is a traditional party day that marks the 12th and final day of Christmas, and of course, Short Story is participating! Join the Rustic Mechanicals to celebrate Twelfth... View Article
Enjoy this walkers night through more than 400 light displays! All donations go to the United Way of Marion County.
Enjoy good beer and great music from this Americana string trio from the heart of Appalachia.
The West Augusta Historical Society is hosting their annual Greenery Bazaar in the log cabin behind the Wilson School Museum. The sale is on December 7, 8 & 9. Friday and... View Article
Experience an Italian family kitchen at Christmas! Enjoy a cooking demonstration of traditional Italian holiday dishes. Eat the food, drink the wine, learn the tricks! Tickets are $30 for The... View Article
How about some West Virginia craft beer and an acoustic show built out of your favorite classic rock hits? Yeah, that's necessary.
The Celebration of Lights is a Marion tradition and an annual fundraiser for the United Way of Marion County. Local individuals, families and businesses have sponsored over 420 lighted holiday... View Article
The West Augusta Historical Society is hosting their annual Greenery Bazaar in the log cabin behind the Wilson School Museum. The sale is on December 7, 8 & 9. Friday and... View Article
In conjunction with The Feast of the Seven Fishes is the 6th Annual Coal Miners Appreciation Day Swap Meet. Come and celebrate the coal mining heritage of our region! Vendors and collectors can buy, sell, trade or have memorabilia appraised. Admission is free.
Have some great food and wine at this winter street festival. Enjoy live music, artisan market and authentic Italian cuisine downtown on the corner of Monroe and Adams streets. Indoor seating will be available in the old Firehouse building on Monroe Street.
Schedule of events:
11 a.m. - Artisans, food and wine vendors will be set up on Monroe Street and inside The Gatherings.
11:15 a.m. - Fairmont State University Academy for the Arts
12:30 p.m. - Brandon Leroy
1:45 p.m. - Sam Manno
2:30 p.m. - Morgantown Sax Quartet
3:45 p.m. - Mary Francis Beto Smith
5 p.m. - Fairmont Christmas Parade will start on 4th Street and Fairmont Avenue, proceed on Adams Street, turn right onto Jefferson Street, cross the Million Dollar Bridge and end at Palatine Park.
5:30 p.m. - Mass, Saint Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church at 407 Jackson Street
The Woman's Club of Fairmont is hosting Tea with a Twist in the historic Fleming Mansion. Enjoy a guided tour of the mansion along with tea and holiday cookies.
As the Feast of the Seven Fishes Festival wraps up another day of all things Italian, stay and enjoy the Fairmont Christmas Parade. The parade route follows Fairmont Avenue at 4th... View Article
Regardless of what Old Man Winter has in store this year, Palatine Park will provide a free iceless ice skating rink with free skate rentals. Saturday, Dec. 8th Opening day... View Article
The Celebration of Lights is a Marion tradition and an annual fundraiser for the United Way of Marion County. Local individuals, families and businesses have sponsored over 420 lighted holiday... View Article
The Celebration of Lights is a Marion tradition and an annual fundraiser for the United Way of Marion County. Local individuals, families and businesses have sponsored over 420 lighted holiday... View Article
Join us for Pub Trivia every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at The Rambling Root. Bring your team out each week, put on your thinking caps to try and win some great prizes!
1st place: $25 Rambling Root gift card
2nd place: $15 Rambling Root gift card
3rd place: Rambling Root Silipint
Check out all the details on http://www.heavybtrivia1.com/
Regardless of what Old Man Winter has in store this year, Palatine Park will provide a free iceless ice skating rink with free skate rentals. Saturday, Dec. 8th Opening day... View Article
The Celebration of Lights is a Marion tradition and an annual fundraiser for the United Way of Marion County. Local individuals, families and businesses have sponsored over 420 lighted holiday... View Article
This all-acoustic trio from northern West Virginia will help ward off the winter blues with a full set of originals and covers. Some northern West Virginia craft beer couldn't hurt,... View Article
Craig, Dan, and Boulevard of the Allies are serving up an evening of original song at the Joe N Throw. And the Joe N Throw is serving up craft beer... View Article
Guarantee that your children's letters to Santa Clause makes it to the workshop. Stop by the taproom and let them drop it in the big red mailbox. Don't have one... View Article
Regardless of what Old Man Winter has in store this year, Palatine Park will provide a free iceless ice skating rink with free skate rentals. Saturday, Dec. 8th Opening day... View Article
The Celebration of Lights is a Marion tradition and an annual fundraiser for the United Way of Marion County. Local individuals, families and businesses have sponsored over 420 lighted holiday... View Article
The Celebration of Lights is a Marion tradition and an annual fundraiser for the United Way of Marion County. Local individuals, families and businesses have sponsored over 420 lighted holiday... View Article
Join us for Pub Trivia every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at The Rambling Root. Bring your team out each week, put on your thinking caps to try and win some great prizes!
1st place: $25 Rambling Root gift card
2nd place: $15 Rambling Root gift card
3rd place: Rambling Root Silipint
Check out all the details on http://www.heavybtrivia1.com/
Regardless of what Old Man Winter has in store this year, Palatine Park will provide a free iceless ice skating rink with free skate rentals. Saturday, Dec. 8th Opening day... View Article
The Celebration of Lights is a Marion tradition and an annual fundraiser for the United Way of Marion County. Local individuals, families and businesses have sponsored over 420 lighted holiday... View Article
Come cozy up with a latte and listen to some live music from Ashley Renae.
Regardless of what Old Man Winter has in store this year, Palatine Park will provide a free iceless ice skating rink with free skate rentals. Saturday, Dec. 8th Opening day... View Article
It’s the most wonderful time for a beer! The Rambling Root's annual Christmas party is a festively-fermented evening full of cheers and beers. Get ready for 12 different holiday seasonal... View Article
The Celebration of Lights is a Marion tradition and an annual fundraiser for the United Way of Marion County. Local individuals, families and businesses have sponsored over 420 lighted holiday... View Article
The Celebration of Lights is a Marion tradition and an annual fundraiser for the United Way of Marion County. Local individuals, families and businesses have sponsored over 420 lighted holiday... View Article
Spend Christmas Eve morning becoming grounded and rooted so the rest of your holiday can be merry and bright. Join Sam on Christmas Eve morning for a light-hearted vinyasa class... View Article
Join us for Pub Trivia every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at The Rambling Root. Bring your team out each week, put on your thinking caps to try and win some great prizes!
1st place: $25 Rambling Root gift card
2nd place: $15 Rambling Root gift card
3rd place: Rambling Root Silipint
Check out all the details on http://www.heavybtrivia1.com/
The Celebration of Lights is a Marion tradition and an annual fundraiser for the United Way of Marion County. Local individuals, families and businesses have sponsored over 420 lighted holiday... View Article
Enjoy craft beer and the acoustic tunes of Maria Allison at The Root.
The Celebration of Lights is a Marion tradition and an annual fundraiser for the United Way of Marion County. Local individuals, families and businesses have sponsored over 420 lighted holiday... View Article
Thrive through winter with yoga, Ayurveda and essential oils. This is a time to rest, reflect, hold space, vision, hibernate, build your immune system, withdraw some of your outwardly-focused energy... View Article
Leave the ups and downs of 2018 behind and step into the new year with the intention of more self-care and zen. Join Stacey for the last studio class of... View Article
Ring in the New Year with good friends, a great home-cooked meal and the best music in the region. Doors open at 5:00 pm and open stage begins at 6:00... View Article
Create an intimate intention for your New Year! Open your energy and heighten awareness with a gentle yoga practice suitable for all. Bring a journal to reflect, release and reminisce.... View Article
This class allows you to arrive and enjoy a peaceful stillness, wind down and ease away the day (and 2018) to a deeper state of relaxation as you prepare for... View Article
Hillbilly Gypsies front man, Trae Buckner, will finally be playing at The Rambling Root! Enjoy the craft beer and the craft tunes ;)
Wild & Wonderful Wellness is throwing a Great Gatsby inspired party at The Rambling Root for a winter fundraiser. Come out for good music, good times and good prizes. Come in your best Great Gatsby costume for a chance to win!
The 14th Annual Run to Read Half Marathon begins at 1 pm with race day registration at 11:30 am. The course is a 1% grade, starting on the paved MCPARC Trail and running through the Meredith tunnel before going back to Pricketts Fort. The second section will be run on the Mon River Trail, and the race will finish on this trail. (USATF sanctioned.)
The cost to participate is $30 by Oct. 13, $40 by Dec. 29 and $45 after Dec. 29.
All proceeds will benefit Literacy Volunteers of Marion County (a United Way agency), which provides free tutoring to adults and children in basic reading, math, ESL (English as a second language) and GED preparation.
Design your own unique snowflake to be 3D printed! (4th grade and up) Those who have participated in our previous classes will have freedom to use the skills they have... View Article
Has there ever been a more perfect pairing than enjoying craft brew and making art? At the Joe n Throw, you can have both at the same time. Play in clay and drink from a selection... View Article
With bluegrass and traditional country, Godwin sings stories that tell of the beauty of Appalachia.
Come cozy up with a latte or craft beer as Ashley Renae plays her signature sounds.
Enjoy winter, craft beer and the acoustic tunes of Maria Allison at The Root.
Bring a crate of records to trade, sell and show off to other vinyl aficionados. Prizes and beer specials all night as DJ UNSUNG takes over the taproom sound system!... View Article
If you have the chili all your friends and family are talking about, then Triple S-Harley is looking for you! Make the best chili in town and win both a... View Article
Join Melissa Ryan as she teaches how to paint a pint of beer. No experience? No worries! Melissa has the patience of a saint and the experience to help you... View Article
Sagebrush Round-Up is the host of a weekly country music show and houses the Country Music Hall of Fame for West Virginia. Come early and try a home cooked dinner.... View Article
Design your own unique snowflake to be 3D printed! (4th grade and up) Those who have participated in our previous classes will have freedom to use the skills they have... View Article
With a super selection of succulents and containers, you can create spectacular dish gardens at Short Story!
West Virginia native Craig Philip will play some original tunes with Tree Hollow at The Rambling Root. So come grab cozy food and a cozy beer to sink in for... View Article
Begin the month refreshed & renewed! Recharge with a Reiki session and relax while enjoying an AromaTouch hand technique. (Tarot card readings available.) Walk in between 5-7 p.m. and bring... View Article
Grab a brew or a warm cup of joe and unwind to the eclectic vocal and atmospheric guitar of Craig Philip and Tree Hollow.
The Rev, Shinobi Shadow Squad, Cheeseburger and the rest of the RSW crew will battle it out in the ring! Belltime is 7:35 p.m. ($10) and Meet & Greet at... View Article
Go check out an awesome pop-up shop in the same place as awesome beer: Short Story Brewing. This jewelry pop-up shop features Sudbilly and Black Sheep, two of North Central... View Article
Dr. Raymond Alvarez will present “An African American Experience in Marion County 1850s - 1940s: Harriet Wilson Whitely and Alfred Meade". Alvarez will look at the lives of Alfred Meade,... View Article
Enjoy this Americana string trio, their Appalachian sound and a West Virginia beer.
Sagebrush Round-Up is the host of a weekly country music show and houses the Country Music Hall of Fame for West Virginia. Come early and try a home cooked dinner.... View Article
Tap My Tree: Maple Sugaring for Hobbyists is something you won't want to miss! The sugar maple is West Virginia's state tree, so why not TAP IT?! Learn how to... View Article
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, award-winning composer and Top 10 Billboard Jazz artist, Tony DeSare, will perform a tribute to the music of Frank Sinatra with the West Virginia... View Article
Build Your OWN Bouquet for Valentine's Day! Friends Night or Date Night, come play with flowers while learning some basic mindfulness practices. "But what are we making?" Whatever you want!... View Article
Sagebrush Round-Up is the host of a weekly country music show and houses the Country Music Hall of Fame for West Virginia. Come early and try a home cooked dinner.... View Article
Enjoy a Valentine's Weekend with a fun, light-hearted couples yoga class, ending with a luxurious hand massage you will practice on each other. This couples class will stir up the... View Article
In The Arkansaw Bear, ten-year-old Tish wants to tell her grandfather that she has seen a poster for a circus that is coming to town, but Grandfather is gravely ill. Young... View Article
The annual Prickett’s Fort Firearms & Accouterments Show features numerous vendors and craftsmen from the Appalachian area (PA, WV, VA, OH, and NY), who specialize in crafting 18th century weaponry,... View Article
In The Arkansaw Bear, ten-year-old Tish wants to tell her grandfather that she has seen a poster for a circus that is coming to town, but Grandfather is gravely ill. Young... View Article
West Virginia-based Blue Steel blends gospel, country, soul with a hard-driving bluegrass sound. For this event we will do a "Choose Your Own Cover." As always, covers go directly to... View Article
The 15th Annual Fairmont Ice Bowl & Chili Cook Off is finally here! (We only had to wait 15 years...) Entry to the Ice Bowl is $25 and a food... View Article
The annual Prickett’s Fort Firearms & Accouterments Show features numerous vendors and craftsmen from the Appalachian area (PA, WV, VA, OH, and NY), who specialize in crafting 18th century weaponry,... View Article
Sagebrush Round-Up is the host of a weekly country music show and houses the Country Music Hall of Fame for West Virginia. Come early and try a home cooked dinner.... View Article
In The Arkansaw Bear, ten-year-old Tish wants to tell her grandfather that she has seen a poster for a circus that is coming to town, but Grandfather is gravely ill. Young... View Article
The annual Pricketts Fort Firearms & Accouterments Show features numerous vendors and craftsmen from the Appalachian area (PA, WV, VA, OH, and NY), who specialize in crafting 18th century weaponry,... View Article
In The Arkansaw Bear, ten-year-old Tish wants to tell her grandfather that she has seen a poster for a circus that is coming to town, but Grandfather is gravely ill. Young... View Article
Begin the month refreshed & renewed! Recharge with a Reiki session and relax while enjoying an AromaTouch hand technique. (Tarot card readings available.) Walk in between 5-7 p.m. and bring... View Article
Sagebrush Round-Up is the host of a weekly country music show and houses the Country Music Hall of Fame for West Virginia. Come early and try a home cooked dinner.... View Article
Come out to Short Story and enjoy a great evening packed full of your favorite classic rock hits and favorite craft beer!
A full night of original song, impeccable vocals, beer and coffee. Enjoy the Joe's plentiful offerings! craigphilip.bandcamp.com https://open.spotify.com/album/0qcQgNHu1YnanyGwXDD2Do
Sagebrush Round-Up is the host of a weekly country music show and houses the Country Music Hall of Fame for West Virginia. Come early and try a home cooked dinner.... View Article
Join us for the second annual Seeking Stars Art "Anti-Social" Season Kickoff Show at Nativibes for a fun night of art entertainment, friends and food. We are black and blue... View Article
Join Magic at Gaming Till Dawn! Format is announced each week, so follow the Facebook Page for the details. Normal paid entry events are worth 2 points toward the Spring... View Article
Coffee, beer, food and live music - it can't get any better than this!
Learn to make and finish a usable powder horn for hunting and reenacting! Students will learn the basic layout, cutting, carving and file work. (Some tools and a limited number... View Article
Discover the rich history of Marion County and West Virginia through historically-themed exhibits from individuals and organizations that strive to preserve our precious history. In addition to exhibits, there will... View Article
Street Food Kitchen and Short Story Brewing are kicking off Saturday Brunch with a St. Patrick’s Day feast. Join us for a special all day brunch menu featuring Chef Donnie’s... View Article
The Rambling Root is celebrating both St. Patrick‘s Day and their 2nd birthday! Come out for things that are green, games, cake 🎂 and of course BEER and food specials... View Article
Who doesn't love drafting!? Come on down to Gaming Till Dawn Saturday afternoons for a 3-pack draft of the current set! $4 credit per player will be awarded to participants. 50%... View Article
Sagebrush Round-Up is the host of a weekly country music show and houses the Country Music Hall of Fame for West Virginia. Come early and try a home cooked dinner.... View Article
Calling all Wizards and Witches, bring a Muggle friend and make a Harry Potter inspired piece of pottery. Project ideas include Deathly Hallows mug, owl vase, sorting hat and more. ... View Article
Calling all Wizards and Witches, bring a Muggle friend and make a Harry Potter inspired piece of pottery. Project ideas include Deathly Hallows mug, owl vase, sorting hat and more. ... View Article
Learn ho to support and maintain flintlock and percussion guns for hunting and shooting! Students will be making small horns, cap holder, ball pouches, screw drivers and oilers. Limited to... View Article
Shop for everything you need from an assortment of home-made sweet treats, primitive crafts, yarn crafts, paparazzi jewelry, usborne books, 31 vendor, t-shirts, vinyl and mugs, hand-made bed furnishings, hand-made... View Article
Calling all Wizards and Witches, bring a Muggle friend and make a Harry Potter inspired piece of pottery. Project ideas include Deathly Hallows mug, owl vase, sorting hat and more. ... View Article
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