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Charles Wesley’s sound is shaped by the time weathered hills and hollers of his home. Charles is a singer-songwriter born and raised in West Virginia with a unique voice and love of bluegrass.
Fairmont Arts and Short Story present the works of the late Hank Orr. A private family collection of watercolors, prints, drawings, and mixed media pieces will be featured in the loft of Short Story.
Before I Sleep is back in the Short Story Brewing taproom! If you've never seen BIS before, be prepared for a concentrated, highly infectious blast of pure indie rock joy. Show kicks off at 7 p.m., and it's free!
Before Hops on The Mon, come chill on the lawn! Short Story is hosting a lawn party with Hops on the Mon, which means great beer specials, great lawn games and lots of great giveaways! You might even win tickets to the second annual Hops on the Mon beer festival. WCLG will also be doing a live broadcast from our taproom. If it rains, there's plenty of room to party inside the brewery, so no excuses!
Ready, Steady, Run! is Rivesville's first ever 5K Run/Walk! This semi-hilly road course features the mighty Monongahela River and a scenic tour through Rivesville's various neighborhoods. The race will start and end at Rivesville City Hall and is open to all ages, runners and walkers.
Awards will be handed out in multiple age groups, with an extra special prize for fastest Rivesvillain! All participants will receive a t-shirt and great race-day discounts at Short Story Brewing. Short Story Brewing is not only passionate about making amazing beer. They're also dedicated to giving back to the community that supports them. All proceeds benefit the Rivesville School Foundation for scholarships and school improvements.
Remember to include Short Story Brewing in your candy route! Stop by after Rivesville's trick-or-treat (6-7:30 p.m.) for snacks, craft beer, spooky games and a costume competition. Prizes will be awarded for best overall costume and best beer-name themed costume. (It doesn't have to be one of our beers, but it probably wouldn't hurt... .)
Short Story Brewing is turning the taproom over to some favorite local small businesses and artisans for a holiday bazaar. This is a chance to find some truly unique gifts while directly supporting the hardworking folks who cultivate creativity in North Central West Virginia. Drink local. Shop local. Live local.
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 Night with music, traditional foods, beer, wassail, King's Cake, games and an abridged reading of Shakespeare's wonderful comedy. Rustic Mechanicals merchandise will be available for... 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.
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, too, right?
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 written? Use the mobile letter writing station and enjoy plenty of sugar-infused hot chocolate while you write. Free postage to any children under the age of... View Article
With bluegrass and traditional country, Godwin sings stories that tell of the beauty of Appalachia.
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 cash prize and bragging rights - what a way to start the new year! (Call Triple S Harley Davidson at 304-284-8244 to register today. $10... View Article
With a super selection of succulents and containers, you can create spectacular dish gardens at Short Story!
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 West Virginia's premier small business owners. And thank goodness it's just in time for Valentines Day!
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! Everything needed to create a unique, original flower arrangement to take home will be provided. $35/person includes materials, flowers and one delicious beer! 🌸🌸🌸Please register... View Article
Come out to Short Story and enjoy a great evening packed full of your favorite classic rock hits and favorite craft beer!
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 modern take on classic Irish cuisine. SSB will also be doing a special release of their new dark lager and hourly beer specials all day!... View Article
Short Story Brewing​ will host WV Yoga Girl at the brewery for a fun yoga flow and - of course - beer! Plus, all attendees get 20% off food at Street Food Kitchen (located in the brewery). Comment/sign up on the Facebook event page, and don't forget your yoga mat! (Extras will be provided.)
Grab a brew and come listen to local West Virginia writers read their works (from poetry to non-fiction and many more). List of readers: Nicole Scott Tacy Layne Mackenzie Rogers Lauren Milici Shan Cawley Howard Parsons Ezra Mars Jacob Block Zines and other writing will be available if you want to help support local art.
Greg Short has is well known for his widely diverse sound, which includes offerings from classic rock, blues, and country (old and new), along with many of his original songs. All the varieties of beer and music from one place!
Gather at the brewery for food, beer and yoga! (Place your orders and ready yourself for mindful relaxation with yoga beginning at 6 p.m.) Class cost covers yoga session and one beer; plus, you get 20% off all food! Reserve a spot! https://squareup.com/store/wvyogagirl?fbclid=IwAR1dVOI_ozjePkyPkrjYr6zeDF92V1mNAzRmVZBaXPMkJXdXgq4pdT1O0H4 Bring a yoga mat if you have one!
Place some food orders, set up your mat and settle in for a great yoga class! (The actual yoga session will run from 6-7 p.m.) Reserve your spot by paying in advance on SquareUP. Only 20 spots available. The cost covers a fun yoga flow and one beer after class! All participants will receive 20%... View Article
Get some Rivesvillian beer and listen to the tunes of Nae Paugh, a singer songwriter with a country/folk sound.
Enjoy music by Greg Short, beer by Short Story and paninis by Small Press Kitchen all in one place!
It's time for the 2nd Annual Ready, Steady, Run! 5k in Rivesille! This semi-hilly road course features a scenic tour through Rivesville going along the mighty Monongahela River. The race will start and end at Rivesville City Hall. Ready, Steady, Run! is open to all ages, runners and walkers. All participants will receive a t-shirt... View Article
It's time for Short Story's Oktoberfest Bash! Start the day with their annual Ready, Steady, Run! 5K. Then, head to the brewery for live music and games plus a German-inspired food menu with two new beers: an Oktoberfest and our Imperial Stout aged in Smooth Amber bourbon barrels. Sign up for the 5K at the... View Article
Live at Short Story is Kenny West and your favorite classic rock hits!
Short Story Brewing is hosting another yoga class! Gather at the brewery at 5:30PM to place food orders, set up your mat and settle in. The actual yoga session will run from 6-7PM. The class is $15. Reserve your spot by paying in advance on SquareUP (find the link in Facebook event). There will only... View Article
Halloween at Short Story Brewing means plenty of candy for kids and $1 off drafts and appetizers for parents! Costumes are highly encouraged -Â best costume inspired by a Short Story beer name gets a prize. (Rivesville's Trick or Treat is rescheduled for Saturday from 6 - 7:30 p.m.) It's gonna be a really ghoul'd... View Article
Come dance the night away with co-owner Aaron Rote after he runs the Marine Corp Marathon to raise money for a great organization, NURU International. Daft Punk is playing at our taproom! Starting at 9 PM, DJ Matt Kelly will be spinning alternative dance and vintage classics in Short Story's decked out taproom. All proceeds... View Article
Nobody know the history of Fairmont Senior High better than former teacher and author, Carol Amos. Join Carol at the taproom for the release of her new book, Voices of Fairmont Senior High School. Limited quantities will be available to purchase!
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Maleri Tustin finally returns to the Short Story taproom, and she's bringing the super talented guitarist Davis Kimble with her. The acoustic duo puts a delightful spin on classics from every decade, in addition to a their own original tunes.
Celebrate Rivesville and the release of the major motion picture, Feast of the Seven Fishes. Writers, directors and Rivesville's own Robert and Jeff Tinnell will be guest bartenders, taking time to answer questions and show extended footage from the film. You can even pre-order the movie right at the bar! Short Story will have a... View Article
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Craig Philip will be sing (amazingly) and play guitar (incredibly), combining folk, rock and experimental elements. Check out their latest release "Miracle" -------> https://craigphilip.bandcamp.com/album/miracle
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Short Story Brewing is hosting another yoga class! Gather at the brewery at 5:30PM to place food orders, set up your mat and settle in. The actual yoga session will run from 6-7PM. The class is $15. Reserve your spot by paying in advance on SquareUP. There will only be 20 spots available. The cost... View Article
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Take a break from holiday chores to enjoy local beer, local food and local tunes at Short Story tonight!
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Combine alternative rock with alternative beer at Short Story!
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Hear the lovely alternative (rock) sounds of Matt Deal and Bill Fraley with some interesting beers like Woke Up Like This or Fell Asleep Like This.
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Come out to Short Story for your favorite classic rock hits and your favorite craft beers.
Support the arts! Join the Fairmont State University Academy for the Arts and 21 band. The Academy will be performing at the brewery from 2 - 4 p.m., followed by Academy alumni Abby Latocha and the 21 Band from 4 - 6 p.m. Donations and 100% of proceeds from a special menu of sweet treats... View Article
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Join Appalachian Soul Man Aristotle Jones for an evening of acoustic music at Short Story Brewing.  Jones has been performing music that reflects the courage, strength and fortitude of the Appalachian people, mixing elements of Folk , Soul, Blues and Americana. It's the sounds of Short Story beer... you know, if beer made sounds.
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Every Wednesday, Short Story Brewing hosts Team Trivia! It's free to play, with great prizes awarded to the top three teams. Short Story is also part of the WV Team Trivia network, so you can earn points toward the yearly Team Trivia championship! So come have some local beer and local fun!
Enjoy a day at Short Story's 6th Annual Oktoberfest for live music, authentic German cuisine, a big ol’ bonfire and a celebration of beer! They will be kicking off the Oktoberfest Celebration with the return of the Ready, Steady, Run 5K. The Ready, Steady, Run/Walk is a semi-hilly road course features a scenic tour through... View Article
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