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We sat down with Denise Putnum, Jae Starling, Michelle Batzer, and Caroline Kelly to talk about their roles in Steel Magnolias, opening May 9th at the Hoff Center at PACE! This heartwarming and humorous comedy-drama is an unforgettable celebration of friendship, resilience, and Southern charm. Don't miss the sharp one-liners, heartfelt moments, and hilarious female bonding that make this show a "must-see." CHANTICLEER COMMUNITY THEATER CONTACT INFO: Website: Chanticleer at PACE POTTAWATTAMIE ARTS CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT (PACE) CONTACT INFO: Tickets & Website: https://www.paceartsiowa.org/ Location: Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center: 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA. LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST  Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts.  We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa.  Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

Should I tell my parents that I'm a sex worker? One of our fans is buying a condo with help from their conservative parents—who don't know that their child makes all of their money from sex work—and wants to know if they should reveal the truth or keep the secret. We had to dust off the Earnestness Horn for this one, y'all, it gets real.  ⁠CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THIS WEEK'S WINNER⁠ (Poll opens at 10:00am Mountain Time) LINKS: Follow us for show dates and more: ⁠Adam Cayton-Holland⁠ • ⁠Ben Roy⁠ • ⁠Andrew Orvedahl⁠ • ⁠The Grawlix⁠ ⁠Support this podcast on Patreon to get ad-free episodes, bonus videos, exclusive merch, birthday shout-outs and more.⁠  UPCOMING SHOWS: See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre on Saturday, May 31st with Pat Burtscher and Jack Comstock! ⁠See Adam at the Mizel Arts & Culture Center in Denver on Thursday, April 24th!⁠ ⁠See Andrew, Ben, and Adam at Movie Night on Tuesday, April 29th!⁠ ⁠See Ben performing at The Guild Theater in Albuquerque, NM on May 1st!⁠ ⁠See Ben headlining at Paradiso in Santa Fe, NM on May 2nd!⁠ See Adam performing at The Barrel in Estes Park, Colorado on May 3rd! ⁠See Andrew's new show Nerds Forever with Rob Kerkovich on May 10th!⁠ ⁠Watch Adam's new special!⁠ Got a question? Email us: ⁠question@advicefight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a co-worker makes your heart go pitter-patter. A loyal listener seeks our help navigating the slippery terrain of an inter-office infatuation. Unfortunately, he mildly insults our trio and all bets are quickly off.  CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THIS WEEK'S WINNER (Poll opens at 10:00am Mountain Time) LINKS: Follow us for show dates and more: Adam Cayton-Holland • Ben Roy • Andrew Orvedahl • The Grawlix Support this podcast on Patreon to get ad-free episodes, bonus videos, exclusive merch, birthday shout-outs and more.  UPCOMING SHOWS: See the Grawlix live at the Bug Theatre on Saturday, April 26th with Rosalie and Samara Suomi! See Adam at the Mizel Arts & Culture Center in Denver on Thursday, April 24th! See Andrew, Ben, and Adam at Movie Night on Tuesday, April 29th! See Ben performing at The Guild Theater in Albuquerque, NM on May 1st! See Ben headlining at Paradiso in Santa Fe, NM on May 2nd! See Andrew's new show Nerds Forever with Rob Kerkovich on May 10th! Watch Adam's new special! Got a question? Email us: question@advicefight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Advantage Valley is hosting workshops for those interested in starting their own childcare businesses…Bridging Innovation Week is coming to Shepherdstown in April--register now for a great networking and learning opportunity…and check out the talented lineup coming to Mountain Stage on March 9…on today's daily304. #1 – From ADVANTAGE VALLEY – Are you interested in starting a childcare business or expanding your current facility? Advantage Valley's FASTER WV childcare business workshops will provide you with the tools and resources to get started! This free workshop begins with a brief presentation featuring Advantage Valley, the West Virginia Small Business Development Center, Wonderschool, the local health department, childcare resource and referral agency, fire marshal, and more. Following the presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and connect directly with experts for guidance and resources. Workshops are scheduled in the coming months in Jackson, Putnam and Kanawha counties. Register today! Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/advantage-valley-55321568063?utm_source=Advantage+Valley&utm_campaign=54e96ff54f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_02_18_05_58&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-54e96ff54f-73365994&ct=t(EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2_19_2025_15_11)&mc_cid=54e96ff54f&mc_eid=60d91b5b34   #2 – From WV ESHIP ECOSYSTEM – Bridging Innovation Week is the state's premier entrepreneurship event. The annual week advances entrepreneurship-led economic development by providing connection and education to business owners, current and prospective entrepreneurs, and entrepreneur-serving organizations throughout West Virginia. This year's Bridging Innovation Week takes place April 28 through May 2 in Shepherdstown. Whether you're just starting or looking to scale, this is the place to explore entrepreneurship opportunities in the Mountain State. Register today and secure your lodging. Rooms with special rates have been set aside at the historic Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown.  Learn more: https://wveshipecosystem.org/#bridging-innovation   #3 – From MOUNTAIN STAGE – Be a part of the live audience as Mountain Stage records a fresh episode for NPR Music with Kathy Mattea! Guest artists for the March 9 show at the West Virginia State Capitol's Culture Center include the MC Taylor Goldsmith Show (Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes and MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger), Jonny Fritz, Kat Edmonson, Scott Mulvahill, Ken Pomeroy. Reserve your tickets today before they sell out! Learn more: https://mountainstage.org/event/the-mc-taylor-goldsmith-show-ken-pomeroy-and-more-on-mountain-stage/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. A stream restoration project transforms the Potomac River headwaters into a thriving habitat for brook trout…the Greenbrier Express train ride takes passengers through a winter wonderland of WV backcountry…and a new exhibit at the State Capitol Complex showcases WV wildlife art…on today's daily304.   #1 – From BAY JOURNAL – A 19-year stream project that began in the nooks and crannies of mountain ravines in West Virginia has transformed the headwaters of the Potomac River into one of the most robust wild brook trout fisheries south of Maine and the Adirondacks. The restoration work, spearheaded by the nonprofit Trout Unlimited, is all the more inspirational as it comes at a time of considerable effort to save brook trout, the only trout native to the East Coast.  Trout Unlimited began focusing on the eastern panhandle of West Virginia in 2005. It targeted a region of more than 1,000 streams with historic brook trout populations and springs that help keep water cold. Funding for the Potomac Headwaters Home Rivers Initiative has grown from $300,000 a year to more than $6 million annually. About half has come from federal sources and half from Trout Unlimited. To date, more than 400 farms in five counties have added best-management practices. More than 100 miles of streams have been restored.  Read more: https://www.bayjournal.com/news/wildlife_habitat/brook-trout-revival-in-west-virginia-bucks-the-trend/article_068da224-d809-11ef-a3b1-670ffb3dad3b.html   #2 – From WBOY-TV – The Greenbrier Express took its first ride of 2025 earlier this month, and there's still a chance to book your snowy ride. The 5-hour train trip from Cass to Durbin and back includes a ride on the historic Greenbrier Express steam engine, views of the Monongahela National Forest and its wildlife, and lunch during a layover in Durbin. The unique winter excursion was offered last year for the first time in 66 years. The Greenbrier Express is enclosed and heated, so it can be enjoyed even in West Virginia's coldest months. Restrooms are also available. Reserve your tickets now at mountainrailwv.com. Read more: https://www.wboy.com/pocahontas-county/cass-scenic-railroad-begins-winter-train-rides-for-2025/   #3 – From MY BUCKHANNON – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History has opened a new exhibition at the Culture Center at the State Capitol Complex in Charleston. This exhibit, titled “West Virginia Wildlife,” is the third installation of “Inspired: A West Virginia Series of Juried Exhibitions,” featuring four different West Virginia themes. Twenty-six West Virginia artists, representing 15 counties, were selected for the wildlife show, which features 32 pieces, including painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, digital illustration and mixed media.  The free exhibit will remain on display in the Lower Lobby and Commissioner's Gallery at the Culture Center until May 9. Read more: https://www.mybuckhannon.com/department-of-arts-culture-and-history-announces-new-juried-art-exhibit-opening-from-inspired-series/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

What is Christmas without music, friendship and snow?  The 1954 movie "White Christmas" was adapted into a Broadway musical in 2008, and will give you all the great feelings of the famous Hollywood movie.  While we were at PACE, visiting Chanticleer's production of this play, we heard lots of dancing and singing and spoke with Music DirectorJennifer Orvis and Actor, Christine Reiners.  This cast is ready to bring us back to the post-World War II era with music, costumes, and a nostalgic Christmas story where friends help communities, and the people around them. "White Christmas" opens December 12-22nd. For Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/white-christmas-11/ CHANTICLEER COMMUNITY THEATRE CONTACT INFO: Website: Chanticleer at PACE POTTAWATTAMIE ARTS CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT (PACE) CONTACT INFO: Website: https://www.paceartsiowa.org/ Location: Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center: 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA.   HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!   ©Platte River Bard Podcast by Chris and Sheri Berger.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Dec. 6, 2024. A new sawmill in Fayette County adds to WV's wood products industry…First Lady Cathy Justice unveils the 2024 limited edition official Christmas ornament, featuring the State Capitol and (of course) Babydog…and a historic mineral springs resort in Monroe County is on the market…on today's daily304.   #1 – From BLUEFIELD DAILY TELEGRAPH –  Jack and Kathleen Taggart, owners of New River Farms Sawmill in Danese, made their home in West Virginia after Jack's service in the United States Army to settle and start the business of their dreams. The New River Farms Sawmill opened July 19, 2024, offering customers many species of logs as boards and beams up to 25 feet in length to the customer's specifications. The company can also mill individual logs onsite. More than 100 people attended the Fayette County sawmill's Open House at Clifftop (near Babcock State Park) in mid-September. Mary Legg, Senior Business Advisor at the West Virginia Hive Network, praised the Taggarts for starting their new business, saying that it fills a regional business need and offers quality products at a competitive price. Read more: https://www.bdtonline.com/news/new-sawmill-adds-to-west-virginia-s-wood-products-industry/article_5563c914-ac12-11ef-a1ec-0f5a2917b864.html   #2 – From WV GAZETTE-MAIL – First Lady Cathy Justice and West Virginia Arts, Culture and History Secretary Randall Reid-Smith have unveiled the official 2024 limited edition Christmas ornament. This year's ornament features a detailed depiction of the iconic West Virginia State Capitol, as seen from the south side overlooking the Kanawha River. The design also includes the likeness of Gov. Jim Justice's dog Babydog and the state flag. The limited number of 1,000 ornaments are priced at $20 each and are only available at the Tamarack Marketplace at The Culture Center in Charleston. Those interested in purchasing an ornament may call (304) 205-7911 and leave a voicemail with their name and phone number.  Read more: https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/wv-capitol-and-babydog-shine-on-first-lady-s-2024-holiday-ornament/article_56fd7e60-acc5-11ef-9b36-e7ac2809526b.html   #3 – From WV GAZETTE-MAIL –  A 200-year-old mineral springs resort that once served as a summer retreat for Presidents James Madison, James Monroe and Martin Van Buren is now on the market. The asking price is $1.795 million. The former Salt Sulphur Springs resort, known as “Old Salt” by its 19th century clientele, is tucked into a shady, narrow Monroe County valley through which spring-fed Indian Creek meanders, a few miles south of Union. Since the early 1800s, the house has provided lodging for guests drawn to Salt Sulphur's healing springs. A chapel, five cottages, a bathhouse, a spring house and a store building were also built of native stone and completed at around the same time. During “Old Salt's” pre-Civil War heyday, nearly 2,000 guests stayed at the Monroe County resort each summer--many of whom were southerners seeking to escape the season's heat. Read more: https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/monroes-19th-century-old-salt-resort-once-host-to-presidents-now-up-for-sale/article_0563a61a-a81f-11ef-bd26-b381cdd700d9.html   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

The Creative Arts Festival, a play by Andy Jones, Christmas performances and more! We check in with the Labrador West Arts and Culture Center and the Lawrence O'Brien Arts Center in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. Shine On, WV presents the magic behind mascot designers…Learn how volunteer opportunities can boost yourself while also helping Almost Heaven…and the next WV Juried Exhibition is seeking wildlife art…on today's daily304. #1 – From SHINE ON, WV – Ever seen a mascot around West Virginia? Chances are high that Dale Morton was the man behind its design. Inspired by sci-fi as a teenager, Morton took his interest in the arts and made Dale Morton Studio a reality. Check out the Shine On, WV interview to hear about some of his greatest works from reindeer, to robots, and everything in between! Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ereBoOwEU7s   #2 – From WHAT MAKES YOU WONDERFUL – Hawley Carlson and Dana Bryant of Volunteer West Virginia share information about how their organization helps connect people with volunteer opportunities across the state.  Hawley and Dana also explain the different programs and resources available to volunteers and nonprofits. Tune into What Makes You Wonderful to find out why they love being involved. If you're interested in making a difference in West Virginia, listen to this episode to find out how you can get involved. Listen now: https://daily304.libsyn.com/wmyw-learns-more-about-volunteer-west-virginia   #3 – From PARSONS ADVOCATE – Calling all artists! The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History is accepting submissions for the third installation of Inspired: A West Virginia Series of Juried Exhibitions. The exhibit will feature West Virginia wildlife. Submissions will be accepted through Friday, Nov. 8. Inspired: A West Virginia Series of Juried Exhibitions is a four-part series in honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, highlighting visual representations of West Virginia themes. The final installation will feature West Virginia Historic Figures. All parts of the series will be displayed in the Commissioner's Gallery of the Culture Center. The exhibit will open Jan. 12, 2025 at the Culture Center at the State Capitol Complex. Learn more: https://parsonsadvocate.com/news/pa-top-stories/headlines/department-of-arts-culture-and-history-seeking-entries-for-inspired-west-virginia-wildlife-juried-art-exhibition/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

This week the Filipina artist Goldie Poblador who works in scent and glass interactive instillation art.  Goldie specializes in glass flameworking combined with performance, video, installation, and scent embodying themes of feminism, the environment, and decolonization as it relates to the body.  Goldie was born in Manila, The Philippines in 1987. Her parents; Napoleon Poblador, a lawyer and painter and Gizela Poblador, a home-maker who had earlier studied dentistry. Goldie is the eldest of four children; she has three younger brothers. She was, she says, an imaginative child who enjoyed creating worlds and performing. Her parents exposed her to art and music; she visited art shows, galleries and museums, learned the piano, and performed in a drama club. By the age of 18 Goldie was performing in a Punk band; something she likes to recreate today for fun. But it was her fascination with glass and painting that would steer her through college. She graduated from the University of The Philippines in 2009 with a BFA in Studio Art and later with an MFA Glass from the Rhode Island School of Design. Between colleges Goldie was introduced to the Scuola Abate Zanetti in Murano, Italy. She also worked as an artist and attended the Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle, co-founded by the renown glass sculptor Dale Chihuly.  Goldie has been exhibited internationally at such institutions as the Yangon Secretariat Building Knockdown Center, Cemeti Art House, Singapore Art Museum, Bangkok Art and Culture Center, Fine Art Museum of Hanoi and The Cultural Center of the Philippines. She is currently working on a show for the Art Fair in The Philippines in 2025. Goldie will be a featured artist in the Sensorium, Stories of Glass and Fragrance; an exhibition that will explore the millennia-long relationships between glass, perfumery, and the storage of scent, at the Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) from September 7, 2024 - February 1, 2025.  Goldie is married to Joseph Sousa and the couple live in New York City. https://goldiepoblador.com/InformationInstagram: @_goldieland https://www.instagram.com/_goldieland Goldie's favorite female artists:Janine AntoniAgnes ArellanoJoan JonasCamille ClaudelKiki SmithHost: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramAART on FacebookEmail: hollowellstudios@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wisp--4769409/support.

This week the Filipina artist Goldie Poblador who works in scent and glass interactive instillation art.  Goldie specializes in glass flameworking combined with performance, video, installation, and scent embodying themes of feminism, the environment, and decolonization as it relates to the body.  Goldie was born in Manila, The Philippines in 1987. Her parents; Napoleon Poblador, a lawyer and painter and Gizela Poblador, a home-maker who had earlier studied dentistry. Goldie is the eldest of four children; she has three younger brothers. She was, she says, an imaginative child who enjoyed creating worlds and performing. Her parents exposed her to art and music; she visited art shows, galleries and museums, learned the piano, and performed in a drama club. By the age of 18 Goldie was performing in a Punk band; something she likes to recreate today for fun. But it was her fascination with glass and painting that would steer her through college. She graduated from the University of The Philippines in 2009 with a BFA in Studio Art and later with an MFA Glass from the Rhode Island School of Design. Between colleges Goldie was introduced to the Scuola Abate Zanetti in Murano, Italy. She also worked as an artist and attended the Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle, co-founded by the renown glass sculptor Dale Chihuly.  Goldie has been exhibited internationally at such institutions as the Yangon Secretariat Building Knockdown Center, Cemeti Art House, Singapore Art Museum, Bangkok Art and Culture Center, Fine Art Museum of Hanoi and The Cultural Center of the Philippines. She is currently working on a show for the Art Fair in The Philippines in 2025. Goldie will be a featured artist in the Sensorium, Stories of Glass and Fragrance; an exhibition that will explore the millennia-long relationships between glass, perfumery, and the storage of scent, at the Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) from September 7, 2024 - February 1, 2025.  Goldie is married to Joseph Sousa and the couple live in New York City.  https://goldiepoblador.com/InformationInstagram: @_goldieland https://www.instagram.com/_goldieland Goldie's favorite female artists:Janine AntoniAgnes ArellanoJoan JonasCamille ClaudelKiki SmithHost: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramAART on FacebookEmail: hollowellstudios@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support.

Join Paul LaRoche on this week's episode of Hidden Heritage as he travels to the Lac de Flambeau Reservation in northern Wisconsin to interview Michelle Reed, a talented tribal artist, dancer, and entrepreneur. Michelle discusses her journey of mastering traditional beadwork, sewing, and dance. Learn about the significance of powwows and the evolution of Native American cultural practices. Explore the challenges Michelle faced growing up in an all-white school and the positive changes she sees today for her children. Discover the efforts made by her dance company to educate and inspire both Native and non-Native youth. Experience the vibrant cultural traditions at the Waswagening Living Arts and Culture Center, where Michelle and her family continue to keep their heritage alive through dance and community events. Don't miss this heartfelt episode that celebrates the beauty and resilience of Native American culture.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, July 26, 2024. Interested in a manufacturing job? Highline-Warren is seeking a maintenance mechanic apprentice…Artists, get your submissions in now for the  2024 West Virginia Emerging Artists Juried Exhibition…and see the beautiful New River Gorge via train on the Amtrak Cardinal…on today's daily304. #1 – From HIGHLINE AFTERMARKET – Highline-Warren is seeking a maintenance mechanic apprentice. The apprentice is responsible for performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks while receiving on-the-job training and classroom instruction on mechanical electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Located in Glen Dale, Highline-Warren is the leading national manufacturer and distributor in the automotive aftermarket. Apply now: https://highlineaftermarket.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=3129557&req_loc=270626&&&nohd#job   #2 – From BLUEFIELD DAILY TELEGRAPH – Calling all artists! The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History is accepting submissions for the 2024 West Virginia Emerging Artists Juried Exhibition. The exhibit will open Nov. 3 at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, in Charleston. Submissions are due by Sept. 6. Eligible artists may submit two pieces for the exhibit jurying in painting, print/drawing, mixed media, craft/wall hangings, photography, digital art and sculpture. The pieces that are entered must have been created between 2022 and 2024.  The Best of Show/Purchase Award will receive $1,000. Second place will receive $500, and third place will receive $250. For more information and to print out an entry form, visit WVCulture.org. Learn more: https://www.bdtonline.com/news/lifestyles/applications-accepted-for-2024-west-virginia-emerging-artists-juried-exhibition/article_a6483d9b-f86b-5a85-9b8e-3dee4c71a085.html   #3 – From THE LOOT – In the New River Gorge, there are many ways to see the beauty the area has to offer, whether it be by foot, car, kayak, raft, or biplane… and there's also a train that travels through the national park. The Amtrak Cardinal runs through the Gorge three days a week, twice a day. If one purchases their tickets early enough, a round trip through the New River Gorge from Montgomery to Hinton is only $18. It's a great way to view scenery including the Hawks Nest Dam, the New River Gorge Bridge and the historic railroad town of Thurmond. The Cardinal makes stops in the West Virginia towns of Huntington, Charleston, Montgomery, Thurmond, Prince, Hinton, Alderson, and White Sulphur Springs. Read more: https://www.lootpress.com/travel-by-train-through-new-river-gorge-national-park-via-amtrak/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Monday, July 22, 2024. A new juried exhibit at the Culture Center highlights historic buildings of West Virginia…Pierpont Community & Technical College receives a grant to fund its Future Nurse Academy for high school students…and Appalachian Botanical Co. specializes in aromatherapy and second chances…on today's daily304. #1 – From REGISTER-HERALD – A new exhibit, “West Virginia Historic Buildings and Structures,” opens July 28 at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex. Hosted by the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History, the exhibit is the second installation of “Inspired: A West Virginia Series of Juried Exhibitions,” featuring four different West Virginia themes.  Twenty-one West Virginia artists representing 12 counties were selected for the West Virginia Historic Buildings and Structures show, which features 33 pieces, including paintings, drawings, photography, mixed media and prints.  The exhibit premiers at 2 p.m. Sunday with a reception and awards ceremony. It will remain on display in the West Virginia State Museum's Commissioner's Gallery at the Culture Center until mid-December 2024. Read more: https://www.register-herald.com/news/state_region/department-of-arts-culture-and-history-announces-juried-art-exhibit/article_0eb0639e-439c-11ef-ad78-6700c174399f.html   #2 – From WBOY-TV – Pierpont Community & Technical College has received a grant that it's used to start up its Future Nurse Academy, a three-day program geared toward rising juniors and seniors from local area high schools. After completing the three-day program, students will walk out of the Future Nurse Academy CPR and AED certified. They'll also be learning how to stop bleeding if somebody begins hemorrhaging around them, according to LPN Program Clinical Director Miki Demary-Andrew. “We're just trying to give them a generalized idea of what the field of nursing is so that they can understand more about what goes into it, and then also how they can obtain their degree from us,” she said. Visit Pierpont's website to learn more about the program. Read more: https://www.wboy.com/news/education/pierpont-community-technical-college-hosts-its-first-future-nurse-academy/   #3 – From THE REAL WV –  Located not far from U.S. 119 on Daniel Boone Parkway in Foster, Appalachian Botanical Co. produces lavender-infused body care, aromatherapy, culinary and home goods, and distributes similar products from other local West Virginia companies.  The company also is known for its support to individuals who have come out of rehab, incarceration, or have difficulty finding work in the area. Marina Sawyer, Appalachian Botanical's Chief Technology Officer, is dedicated to supporting her workers, whether they are part of the company for the short or long term.  The learning opportunities provided to the workers range from basic home electrical maintenance to beekeeping roles. By imparting these skills, Appalachian Botanical Co. hopes to help individuals who have faced hardships readjust to a healthy work lifestyle.  “Some people use working here as a stepping stone and that's fantastic, as they move on to pursue other things,” Sawyer said. “We also have workers who have been with us for a long time and have found a comfortable place here.” Read more: https://therealwv.com/2024/07/14/appalachian-botanical-co-purveyor-of-aromatherapy-and-second-chances/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is July 4, 2024. This week You Gotta Regatta, and discover all there is to see and do in Charleston as well…Tour a working farm and sample homemade products on the Hampshire County Farm Crawl…and check out the WVDNR's updated hunting regulations…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV TOURISM – With the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta taking place in the Capital City this week, Charleston is the place to be. Check out all there is to see and experience here! Get outside and take a walk on the historic Sunrise Carriage Trail. Attend a Charleston Dirty Birds baseball game or head over to Slack Plaza at City Center for a concert or afternoon yoga. Interested in the state's history? Take a stroll through the State Capitol grounds and explore the State Museum of West Virginia located at the Culture Center. When you need to head inside to escape the heat, there's a great selection of local restaurants, breweries and shops downtown, from the award-winning 1010 Bridge to Bad Shepherd Brewing Company to Taylor Books.  Check out the Regatta schedule for information on concerts, wiener dog and rubber duck races and more. Read more: https://wvtourism.com/a-summer-guide-to-charleston-west-virginia/   #2 – From COME TO HAMPSHIRE – The Hampshire County Farm Crawl takes place July 13-14, 2024. It's a fun-filled adventure where you'll get to witness first-hand the rich history and modern innovations of our local farms. From farm tours to hands-on activities and delightful product tastings, there's something for everyone.  Come see the dedication and passion that goes into running these amazing farms! Learn more: https://cometohampshire.com/wvfarmcrawl/   #3 – From WCHS-TV – Updated hunting regulations in West Virginia include several charges to the dates of different seasons and transport regulations. The updated summary released by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources includes a major change which calls for a limit of two antlered deer bags, with the exception of West Virginia CWD Containment Areas where three antlered deer may be taken by Class XS license holders. Visit wvdnr.gov to download a guide to hunting and trapping regulations and dates. Read more: https://wchstv.com/news/local/west-virginia-dnr-releases-updated-hunting-regulations-season-dates#   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

At Howard County Library System, we believe that community is at the heart of our library. To help celebrate Merriweather Post Pavilion's 20th Anniversary, a place where so many memories have been made – including Battle of the Books! - we joined the Merriweather Arts and Culture Center to capture people's most cherished (and intriguing) stories. Test your Merriweather trivia and enjoy some awesome memories.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Sunday, May 26, 2024. Check out some great live performances in Almost Heaven -- from “Clue: On Stage” to the talented musicians gracing Mountain Stage to some good old-fashioned bird watching…on today's daily304. #1 – From WVUCCA – Get a clue! The West Virginia University College of Creative Arts presents “Clue: On Stage” next month at the Gladys G. Davis Theatre. The 1980s cult classic movie comes to life on stage in Morgantown with a colorful cast of characters trying to solve a murder mystery.  Show dates are June 6-9 and June 13-16. Order your tickets today! Learn more: https://wvucca.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx?cid=174   #2 – From MOUNTAIN STAGE – Be a part of the live audience as Mountain Stage records a fresh episode for NPR Music with host Kathy Mattea! Upcoming shows feature John R. Miller, The Brothers Comatose, Paul Thorn and more. Shows take place at the Culture Center in Charleston unless otherwise noted. Get tickets: https://mountainstage.org/upcoming-live-shows/   #3 – From WBOY-TV Clarksburg – At least 350 bird species have been spotted in West Virginia, according to the West Virginia Bird Records Committee, but much of the fun of birding lies in spotting the brightly colored or unique-looking birds that stick in your memory for days afterward. Out of the hundreds of species found in the Mountain State, some of the most eye-catching include the Hooded Warbler. These colorful songbirds look more like they're preparing to rob a bank or go on a secret mission rather than hunt for insects or a mate.  Or, how about the double-crested Cormorant? With a wing span averaging nearly four feet across, this water bird is among the largest found in West Virginia.  Visit the WVDNR online to learn more about bird of West Virginia and how to make your property more bird friendly. Read more: https://www.wboy.com/wv-outdoors/unique-looking-birds-you-can-find-in-west-virginia/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Tuesday, April 30, 2024  What's all the yumminess I smell? That's Crave WV, our video and audio feature that's all about hidden food gems in Almost Heaven… While you are at it, check out a little history as we learn about the origin of Mother's Day in Almost Heaven …. And Mountain Stage is live on May 12 -- Get your tickets today … and now, the rest of the story … on today's daily304. #1 – From CRAVE WV –  Tune in and follow us to get all the upcoming good food and hidden treats in Almost Heaven, West Virginia -- from Hernshaw Mushrooms to Swilled Dog Distillery to Hillbilly Hot Dogs. Tune in and bring your appetite! Watch the videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbTIXU2Zp-Klo_J4mAMJ01ADHdLxkmeU7&si=_Yyhaf7VKxNcEizC   #2 – From THE HISTORY PROJECT – Drop into this video and learn about the origin of Mother's Day. Anna Jarvis from Grafton, West Virginia invented the holiday celebrated in the United States and over 140 other countries in the world today! Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=cr2ks2Ya6-xj1wph&v=j1k3ZB7Mfmk&feature=youtu.be   #3 – From MOUNTAIN STAGE – Now is your opportunity to be a part of the live audience in Charleston, West Virginia, as Mountain Stage records a fresh episode for NPR Music with host Kathy Mattea on May 12 in the Culture Center theater. It's a fun time and a wonderful experience that never disappoints. Learn more: https://mountainstage.org/event/suzy-bogguss-stephane-wrembel-mamas-broke-and-more-on-mountain-stage/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Twelve mattresses are arranged in a circle. Drawn on beds' white fabric are the outlines of sleeping children. Their hands are curled up by their peaceful faces. That tranquility is betrayed by the title of the installation: "Dream Refuge for children imprisoned." It is on display through May 18th at the Asian Arts & Culture Center at Towson University.  Creator Na Omi Shintani founded the Kitsune Community Art Studio in Half Moon Bay and is a teaching artist at Creativity Explored for Disabled Adults and FootHill College.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Thursday, April 4, 2024,   WMYW gets down and dirty with the Charleston Dirty Birds. Quilters, the Dept. of Arts, Culture & History wants submissions of your work for its juried exhibition. And the restored pavilion at historic Blue Sulphur Springs draws special event photo ops …on today's daily304. #1 – From WMYW – In this episode of What Makes You Wonderful, we had the pleasure of talking to Jill Gearin, manager of media relations for the Charleston Dirty Birds. Jill highlights the fun things you can get into this season, and reminds us the Charleston Dirty Birds offer an unforgettable experience for baseball enthusiasts of all ages.  Opening day for the team is set for April 25. For more information about these events, get tickets, or purchase Dirty Birds gear, click here: dirtybirdsbaseball.com Listen now: https://daily304.libsyn.com/wmyw-hits-a-homerun-with-the-charleston-dirty-birds    #2 – From FAYETTE TRIBUNE – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History is accepting entries for the 2024 West Virginia Quilts and Wall Hangings Juried Exhibition. This is the 43rd year for the exhibition, which will open Friday, May 24, with an awards ceremony at the annual Vandalia Gathering at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex. The free summer-long exhibition will be displayed through Sept. 9. Quilts and wall hangings, handmade or machine made, by West Virginia residents are eligible for the exhibition. Special consideration will be given to hand-quilted entries. The deadline for entries is 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 24.   Learn more: https://www.fayettetribune.com/community/entries-accepted-until-april-24-for-juried-quilt-exhibition/article_8716abfc-ed2c-11ee-b105-373bf4803920.html   #3 – From WV LIVING – Blue Sulphur Springs in particular was once known for its healing waters. Today, it's the site of a historical restoration project that has been decades in the making. Before Europeans arrived, animals would have known the location of this spring in today's Greenbrier County, West Virginia, and this probably led Native Americans to the site as well. William Patterson was likely the first white settler to discover the spring, when he was chased into a thornbush by a protective mother bison drinking with her calf in the late 1700s.  Over the following 150 years, the property would change hands many times. The Blue Sulphur Springs Resort, built in the 1830s, quickly became a vacation destination.  Today, only the pavilion remains. The Greek Revival–style, columned structure was built around the spring itself, which flows up through a well in the floor. Once grand, by the time it was donated to the Greenbrier Historical Society by Mrs. Rebecca Fleshman Lineberry in 2013, the pavilion was falling apart.  With the help of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History, private sources, and a Kickstarter campaign, the restoration began. The Blue is now open to the public and available for events like family reunions, weddings, and photography shoots.  Read more: https://wvliving.com/its-good-to-be-blue/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Brigham Young University–Hawaii is known for its diversity of students, Christ-centered values and the “aloha spirit.” In this episode of the Church News podcast, the second of a two-part series, the Church News returns to the island of Oahu to talk to students and leaders of BYU–Hawaii and the neighboring Polynesian Cultural Center — where many BYU–Hawaii students work. Concluding this episode is a conversation with P. Alfred Grace, president and CEO of the Polynesian Cultural Center. He shares the history and values of the cultural center and answers the important question, “What do you know now?”   The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and executive editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Why does the defense industry say #YesWV? It's an ideal location, for starters. Speaking of defense, the WV chapter of the NDIA meets March 20. Secure your spot to network and share ideas. Celebrate St. Paddy's Day with a great Mountain Stage show…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – West Virginia is ready and eager to welcome defense companies and federal agencies seeking a loyal workforce, opportune location and rewarding lifestyle for employees. What prompts these companies say #YesWV? Aside from a ready and willing workforce, it's all about location, location, location. The Mountain State's proximity to major metropolitan areas makes it an excellent location for the production of military and defense products and technologies. The state's network of highways, railways and rivers connect us to surrounding states.West Virginia is within a day's drive of 34% of the top domestic purchasing sectors, defense contractors and federal agencies. And the state's proximity to Washington, D.C,. makes it a prime location for defense centers close to our nation's capital. The West Virginia National Defense Industrial Association also provides additional support for the defense industry to grow and thrive in West Virginia. Learn more: https://westvirginia.gov/industries/defense/ #2 – From WV NDIA – The West Virginia Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association will host its spring meeting March 20 at the Culture Center at the State Capitol Complex. Join a group of like-minded individuals to discuss the latest trends and innovations in West Virginia's defense industry. This is a great opportunity to network and exchange ideas. Reserve your spot today for this FREE event.  Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/west-virginia-ndia-spring-2024-meeting-tickets-851500279257?aff=oddtdtcreator   #3 – From MOUNTAIN STAGE – Be a part of the live audience as Mountain Stage records a fresh episode for NPR Music with guest host David Mayfield! The March 17 show at the Culture Center features Nothin' Fancy, Missy Raines & Allegheny, Meredith Moon, Rory Block, Ed Snodderly.  Reserve your tickets today! Read more: https://mountainstage.org/event/nothin-fancy-missy-raines-allegheny-meredith-moon-and-more-on-mountain-stage/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

What a pleasure to talk to Don Keelan-White and BevVan Phillips, who are in the dramatic and memorable production On Golden Pond at Chanticleer Community Theater at PACE (Pottawattamie Arts Culture & Entertainment) at the Hoff Fmily Arts and Culture Center in Council Bluffs.   These two lovely Creatives have such a great perspective of their roles in this meaningful play.  Find out how they came to these roles and how they have been able to develop them!   BevVan is a promising newcomer to the stage, and Don is a seasoned veteran whom you have seen for the last 12 years in Christmas Carol at OCP, mostly as Jacob Marley.  However, Don spent a lot of time at the Yorkshire Playhouse in York, NE. On Golden Pond opens March 14-17 and 21-24th, and be sure to check with the Theatre Arts Guild Omaha Facebook Page and PACE's Facebook page for TAG night out this week on March 13th.  A $5 donation goes to TAG Omaha. CHANTICLEER COMMUNITY THEATER AT the Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center at PACE: Tickets and Website: https://www.paceartsiowa.org/theater/chanticleer-community-theater  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/chanticleertheater  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paceartsia/?hl=en  Twitter: https://twitter.com/PACEartsiowa  Chanticleer Community Theatre / Pace Arts Iowa 1001 S 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA   HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST: Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Wednesday, March 6, 2024.  A Charleston distillery teams up with the WV EDA to improve its bottling efficiency. The WV chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association meets this month at the Culture Center. And WV Hive will host a training workshop for New River Gorge businesses…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV EDA – Located in the heart of Charleston's historic West Side, the youthful Bullock Distillery has already become an integral part of the neighborhood. Bullock Distillery makes and bottles all kinds of spirits at their facility like bourbons, whiskeys, brandies, vodkas, gin, and more. In the front of the building, customers can wander around and shop. In the back, you'll find industrial machinery using different ratios of corn, rye, wheat, and malted barley, sourced from West Virginia farmers. But like any business, Bullock Distillery ran into road blocks along the way. One problem was their bottling process was slow and inefficient. A serious bottling machine is a considerable investment, but the business was able to get connected with the West Virginia Economic Development Authority. “It was a bad time for borrowing and that can be hard to finance through traditional means,” said co-foundeTighe Bullock. “The WVEDA was very understanding and responsive and they saw the potential for it to grow our business.” Now, Bullock Distillery is in talks to take on contract bottling from out of state, bringing business into West Virginia. They are significantly more efficient and are planning on increasing their workforce. Watch the video: https://eda.wv.gov/bullock-distillery/   #2 – From WV NDIA – The West Virginia Chapter of National Defense Industrial Association will host its spring meeting March 20 at the Culture Center at the West Virginia State Capitol Complex. WV NDIA will discuss the latest trends and innovations in West Virginia's defense industry. This is a great opportunity to network and exchange ideas. Admission is free. Reserve your spot today! Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/west-virginia-ndia-spring-2024-meeting-tickets-851500279257?aff=oddtdtcreator   #3 – From WV EXECUTIVE – West Virginia Hive, the entrepreneurship program of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, has announced a regional initiative to improve customer service among frontline businesses The program will kick off March 25-26 “Growing Your Business Through a Culture of Service,” a customized and personalized training workshop at Tamarack Conference Center in Beckley. “We want to offer best-of-class training to help the New River Gorge region and Southern West Virginia surpass expectations for visitor experiences, business transactions and overall customer service and hospitality,” says Judy Moore, executive director of WV Hive and deputy director of NRGRDA. “Every dollar people spend in our region and every person who decides to relocate here or return for more visits is an economic multiplier for our community and economic betterment.” The WV Hive has contracted with the Michigan-based business training firm Zingerman's to offer its tested, research-based ZingTrain learning concepts, which will be personalized and customized for the New River Gorge region. The 40-year-old company was called the Coolest Small Company in the Country by Inc. magazine. Interested parties can register here.  Read more: https://wvexecutive.com/west-virginia-hive-launches-regional-culture-of-service-mission/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Arts and Entertainment: Rancho Cordova is known as the "City of Events" and houses one of the best Art Complex in our region The MACC. The City has its own orchestra, Symphony D'oro, a Swing Dance Band, a Black Box Theatre, and features one of the largest July 4th fireworks displays in the region, and a whole slate of large outdoor events. Every month Director/ Curator of The MACC, Cheryl Gleason speaks to visual artists, musicians, actors, theatre groups as well as other notable influencers in the art scene in the Sacramento Region. It is not uncommon to hear people marvel at the explosion of the arts in Rancho Cordova, and for good reason. Where ever you go in our city, you are likely to experience a bit of art – whether painted on the side of a utility box, as music heard wafting through a grocery store or enjoyed during a casual wander through the Mills Station Arts and Culture Center.  It's true that the arts have continued to grow in Rancho Cordova in so many ways that it is easy to forget that it has been only 10 years since this spark was ignited, and how the wonderful Marsha Mason has guided it to success.  Marsha brought a background as a landscape architect with experience running large programs in the public sector to Rancho Cordova's newborn arts movement back in 2012. She was CEO of Sites Pacific, Inc., a landscape architectural firm specializing in public works projects and visual impact assessments. She taught landscape architecture courses as a lecturer at U.C. Davis. Marsha served as President of the Sierra Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, was a founder of WalkSacramento.  Those skills all come together in 2012 as Marsha joined a small group of local artists to work with the Cordova Community Council to form what has become known as “Rancho Cordova Arts.” That year, the first City Hall exhibit launched with a fine art exhibit of local artists aptly named “Genesis.”  Most artists are content – and prefer -- to simply work on their art, but Marsha is not like most artists. Understanding the importance of having an organization of people committed to an artistic future, she rolled up her sleeves to accomplish less glamourous foundational tasks like creating a non-profit organization, developing a website, creating a newsletter and focusing artistic energy in the community to produce memorable art events.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Sunday, Jan. 14  West Virginia honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. TechConnect WV presents a virtual session beneficial to small businesses. And take a peek at some of the incredible small businesses the WV SBDC has worked with over the last year…on today's daily304. #1 – From MINORITY AFFAIRS – The Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission invites the public to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 15 at the Culture Center in the State Capitol Complex. The Ecumenical Service starts at 9:30 a.m., and light refreshments, a symbolic march, and the annual bell-ringing at the Capitol steps follow.  Dr. Elisha Lewis will provide the keynote address. Lewis, a Louisiana native residing in Charleston, is a professor in West Virginia State University's Education Department. Crowned Mrs. West Virginia American 2021, she advocates for underrepresented students and actively engages in community service projects and mentoring to support their college, career, and life success. Follow Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs on Facebook for more information. Read more: https://minorityaffairs.wv.gov/MLKCommission/MLK_EVENTS/Pages/default.aspx   #2 – From TECHCONNECT WV – TechConnect West Virginia presents a virtual session on Essentials of Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Commercialization Planning. The event takes place at noon Jan. 16, 2024. Commercialization and transition plans can be a key differentiator in the SBIR/STTR programs, so it is important to know what the agencies are looking for and how to go about developing a good strategy. This session will review the requirements and guide you through where to start, what to include, and how to best develop your small business.  Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ELJNyVPsQ9eviQ77qlrEWA?fbclid=IwAR1n-RIgIk9uXLr6JhDkslJZAvPrLftD5zDk_cmWDxcLITo46mOmDa4fCCs#/registration   #3 – From WV COMMERCE – West Virginia loves small businesses! Become a client today meet one-on-one with West Virginia Small Business Development Center business coaches to receive confidential, no-cost technical assistance to help start and grow your business in West Virginia.  We help you identify your goals, develop valuable skills and acquire the necessary resources to make your business a success. Check out the video highlighting some incredible small businesses and owners across the state. Learn more at www.wvsbdc.com. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V-2xM8GVfw   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

The Greater Roxbury Arts & Culture Center's newly appointed president and CEO, Taneshia Nash Laird speaks with Art Movez co-hosts Toni Williams and Eli Kuslansky. Laird served as the president and CEO of Newark Symphony Hall and is renowned for her excellent accomplishments in organizational transformation and strategic visioning. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toni-williams72/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toni-williams72/support

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Saturday, Jan. 6  Construction trades apprenticeships offer good pay and benefits. The Huntington Museum of Art tops a list of best museums in the state. And check out some great burger joints in Almost Heaven…on today's daily304. #1 – From METRO NEWS – Apprenticeship programs are growing in West Virginia. West Virginia Affiliated Construction Trades Director Justin Williams said their members move the dirt, build the bridges, mine the coal, repair the trucks, energize circuits, and build the hospitals that care for our families and they are training future workers. The organization manages apprenticeship programs that have starting wages of $20 to $23 per hour, with some opportunities at the journeyman level to make $40 per hour plus benefits and retirement. Williams said West Virginia is quickly becoming “ground zero” for a wide range of employment opportunities, from electric school bus manufacturing to aviation, aerospace, and, of course, the trades that build and maintain the facilities. The training programs are available to residents, or residents of neighboring counties in other states, who are 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, have a driver's license, and can pass a drug test. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/12/25/interest-in-apprenticeship-programs-on-the-rise-statewide/    #2 – From WOWK-TV – The Mountain State is blessed with a rich culture of history, art and folklore, and many aspects of this have been memorialized in museums around the state. With so many options, which Mountain State museum is the best of the best? West Virginia Living Magazine has released its 2023 “Best of WV” lists.  Topping the list is the Huntington Museum of Art, with its 10 exhibition spaces, interactive art and education galleries, auditorium, coral reef aquarium and more. The museum also has two miles of hiking trails and the state's only tropical and subtropical plant conservatory. The runners-up were the West Virginia State Museum located in the Culture Center of the State Capitol Complex, and the Mothman Museum in Point Pleasant. Read more: https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/where-are-the-top-museums-in-west-virginia/   #3 – From PHILLY BITE –  West Virginia is known for some of the country's tastiest burgers. Noted for  prioritizing fresh produce and quality ingredients, the restaurants on this list offer some delicious craft beers to accompany their meals. Their menu boasts numerous burger creations made with 100 percent certified Angus beef. Hat tip to Fat Patty's in Huntington, Sam's Uptown Cafe in Charleston, Tubby's Cafe in Clarksburg, Blue Moon Cafe in Shepherdstown, among others. Check out Philly Bite for more great burger joints in Almost Heaven! Read more: https://www.phillybite.com/index.php/travel/65-eat/9407-best-burgers-in-west-virginia   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

"It's been a really interesting opportunity to dovetail 30 years of working in gender-based violence, to being now in a position to utilize technology in a way to create safer spaces." TW: This episode contains mentions of gender-based violence and sexual violence. In this episode, hear from Mary Lobson, founder of Coralus Venture REES. Mary joins Development Guide MJ Ryan to discuss REES's trauma-informed, survivor-centered software as a service that gathers critical data to inform gender-based violence prevention. Since launching in September 2020, REES has evolved beyond campuses and is now partnering with the National Hockey League to create a centralized reporting system called the Respect Hockey Culture Center. They also discuss: How REES aims to reduce barriers to reporting and create a more inclusive and safe environment for anyone in the hockey ecosystem. The importance of timing, perseverance, and being open to unexpected opportunities in the entrepreneurship journey. Mary's background in social services, and how her ability to follow her vision has contributed to REES's success. Valuing the ability to work on her own terms and listening to feedback while balancing openness to new ideas. Connect with Mary Lobson and REES on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. ⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Coralus and join our community⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Tuesday, Dec. 12  Build your skills and earn college credit through a new FREE program. 17 West Virginia sites are added to the National Register of Historic Places. And check out the 2023 limited edition WV Christmas ornament…on today's daily304. #1 – From EXCEL TOGETHER WV – Excel Together West Virginia is a new statewide initiative that provides every West Virginian with an opportunity to build their skills and earn a certification that gains college credit and is recognized in hiring. Excel Together West Virginia introduces the CSM Certificate backed by the self-paced, online CSM Course.  The course includes a personal coach and is free for all adults in West Virginia. Learn more: https://www.exceltogetherwv.org/   #2 – From WV EXPLORER – Seventeen new historic sites have been added to the National Register of Historic Places in West Virginia in 2023, spanning every corner of the state and including schools, churches, farms, historic districts, and some 379 individual resources. According to data from the West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office, they join a growing inventory of more than 1,100 sites nominated to the register in the Mountain State since the program was initiated in 1966. Some of those sites include: The James Osbourne Farm in Jefferson County. Also known as the Far Away Farm, the 120-acre property was the epicenter of the Battle of Shepherdstown in 1862. The Eleanor Historic District in Putnam County. The town was one of three planned New Deal resettlement communities established by the federal government in West Virginia during the 1930s. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, one of two historically black churches that served the African-American community in Fairmont in the early 1900s. For year it served its members with spiritual and social needs, and some members attended the March on Washington in 1963. Learn more and find the rest of the list at www.wvexplorer.com. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2023/12/02/historic-landmarks-added-national-register-west-virginia-2023/   #3 – From WDTV – First Lady Cathy Justice has unveiled her official 2023 limited edition Christmas ornament. This year's ornament was created and designed by West Virginia artists John DesMeules of Beckley, a renowned glassblower in residence at Tamarack, and Christie Saunders of Barboursville, a talented artist who is a juried member of the West Virginia Watercolor Society. DesMeules crafted a hand-blown round glass ornament swirled with gold and white accents, featuring a sandblasted area on the front, which served as a canvas for Saunders. The first lady said she worked with Saunders to conceptualize a heartwarming scene of two children beneath a Christmas tree, wrapped in a starry night with the words, “shine bright,” echoing a message of inspiration for all children. The limited number of 500 ornaments are priced at $35 each and are only available at the Tamarack Marketplace at The Culture Center in Charleston. Those interested in purchasing an ornament may call (304) 205-7911 and leave a voicemail with their name and phone number. Read more: https://www.wdtv.com/2023/12/05/first-lady-cathy-justice-unveils-official-2023-christmas-ornament/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Don't shoot your eye out, or lick an icy pole, or get in a fight with the Bumpuses!  Instead, come to see A Christmas Story, The Musical at Chanticleer Community Theater at PACE in the Hoff Family Arts Center.  We talked with Lara Marsh, Director of this festive and nostalgic production and she gives us some great insight on how it's come together!   "A Christmas Story, The Musical" opens December 7th and continues it's performances on December 8th, 9th, 10th, 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th.  For Tickets: https://paceartsiowa.org.   CHANTICLEER COMMUNITY THEATER AT the Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center at PACE: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/chanticleertheater  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paceartsia/?hl=en  Twitter: https://twitter.com/PACEartsiowa  Chanticleer Community Theatre / Pace Arts Iowa 1001 S 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST: Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@platteriverbardpodcast. Please find us and Subscribe!   We Wish You A Merry Christmas, credited to: https://pixabay.com/users/playsound-24686998/

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Monday, Dec. 4  Mountaineer Country serves as a cultural and economic hub of the state. The WVDNR reminds hunters to stay up to date with hunting regulations. And students are encouraged to participate in the WV Poetry Out Loud competition…on today's daily304.  #1 – From WV EXECUTIVE –  The home of the West Virginia University Mountaineers and the growing cities of Fairmont, Clarksburg, Morgantown and Bridgeport, Mountaineer Country offers a sense of spirit and pride for West Virginia. This piece of Almost Heaven holds significance as a cultural and economic hub in the state, boasting rich history, educational institutions and a range of industries that contribute to the state's vitality. The Morgantown Area Partnership is working on expanding the Chaplin Hill Road exit, attracting retail stores to the WestRidge area, expanding Mountaintop Beverage Company and executing many other expansion and development projects. WVU Medicine offers transplant services and advanced heart therapies and surgical procedures not offered by other West Virginia health systems. The WVU Health System offers strong programs and services in the areas of cancer, ophthalmology and more.  The area also supports a robust tourism industry in the form of several state parks and cultural attractions and a vast system of rail-trails.  Read more: https://wvexecutive.com/the-pride-of-west-virginia/   #2 – From WVDNR – Hunters, it's important for you to stay up to date with the current West Virginia hunting regulations as different hunting seasons are available throughout the year. These regulations are your guide to hunting safely in West Virginia. Visit www.wvdnr.gov to learn about Hunting and Trapping Regulations and Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations. You can also order your hunting and fishing licenses online, find news about trout stockings, and more. Read more: https://wvdnr.gov/hunting/hunting-regulations/?_gl=1*1ysvmns*_ga*MTczMTYzMjEzNy4xNzAxMTAwOTU4*_ga_ET342EX0TZ*MTcwMTEwMDk1OC4xLjAuMTcwMTEwMDk1OC42MC4wLjA.   #3 – From WEIRTON DAILY TIMES –  Organizers of the 2024 West Virginia Poetry Out Loud competition invite the state's public and private high schools, homeschool associations and non-school organizations to hold their own poetry recital contests. Winners may participate in the statewide event. The Poetry Out Loud event will take place March 8-9 at the Culture Center in the State Capitol Complex.  Sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, the competition's goal is to help students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence and learn about classic and contemporary poetry. Each winner at the state level will receive $200 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to compete at the national finals.  The deadline to register is Dec. 8. Visit www.wvculture.org/agencies/poetry-out-loud to sign up. Read more: https://www.weirtondailytimes.com/news/community/2023/11/west-virginia-department-of-arts-sets-poetry-recital-contest/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Engineer and artist Andrew Johnson talks about his engineering work and his artistic practice, blurring the lines between both, at the intersection of engineering's crisp mathematics and physical materiality, and art, with its unbounded possibilities, creative expression, and playfulness.Johnson is an artist and engineer born and raised in Nebraska. He received an MAE degree in structural engineering from the University of Nebraska in 2006. He is a self-taught artist and works in a variety of media. Johnson has shown work throughout the metropolitan Omaha area, most notably at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts and The Union for Contemporary Art. As a practicing engineer working at TD2, Johnson works on a variety of project types and market sectors throughout the US, focusing primarily on local and regional work. He enjoys close collaboration with architects and designers and has worked on several award-winning designs. Johnson has extensive experience with structural designs for art and performance spaces, including the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center at Hastings College, Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center in Council Bluffs, The Union for Contemporary Art campus, Omaha Benson Theater, and, most recently, the new addition to the Joslyn Art Museum.

Students, design a dog-themed ornament for display at the Culture Center! WVU Tech partners with local contractors to open a Construction Management learning space. And discover natural beauty, recreation and more in Tucker County…on today's daily304. #1 – From WBOY-TV Clarksburg – It's time to get creative! West Virginia students are invited to design their own dog-themed Christmas ornaments in the 19th annual First Lady Student Ornament Competition. The contest is inspired by West Virginia's Friends With Paws school therapy dogs as well as Babydog, Governor Jim Justice's dog. Students from every grade, whether public, private or home-schooled, are eligible to participate, according to a release from the Office of First Lady Cathy Justice. Winners will be invited to virtually join the Joyful Night Celebration, an early December holiday event held at the State Capitol, where officials will show the ornaments and the Christmas tree. The winning classes will also receive a gift card for class supplies. All submitted ornaments will be displayed at the Culture Center in Charleston over the holidays. Read more: https://www.wboy.com/holidays/west-virginia-students-invited-to-create-dog-themed-ornaments-for-competition/?ipid=promo-link-block1   #2 – From METRO NEWS  – West Virginia University Institute of Technology has partnered with some regional contractors to welcome a newly-renovated, first-of-its-kind in the state Construction Management learning space. WVU Tech's Construction Management program joined Jarrett Construction last week for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new space, which is expected to help expand the now only 3-year-old program and attract more students to the construction industry. The project was made possible through funding contributions from Jarrett Construction, as well a work crew able to get it done in time provided by Rob Moyer, the facilities manager at Tech. Jarrett Construction Services President John Jarrett is a former graduate of WVU Tech who has been in the construction industry for 40 years. He said the school is doing a great job training educated, experienced students to enter the workforce, and the company wanted to do something to support their efforts in return. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/10/24/wvu-tech-cuts-the-ribbon-on-renovated-space-for-its-new-construction-management-program/   #3 – From BLUE RIDGE OUTDOORS –  When it comes to unforgettable hikes, the Allegheny Mountains are not to be overlooked. Situated in eastern West Virginia, Tucker County offers access to the alluring Alleghenys, the lush Monongahela National Forest, and quaint mountain towns to create lasting memories. Blackwater Falls State Park is a great place to take in the seasonal changes, as it offers over 20 miles of hiking trails and a 57-foot cascading waterfall as a centerpiece.  Explore over 47 miles of trails in Dolly Sods Wilderness. This natural area leads you through a diverse range of ecosystems, from open meadows to dense forests, and provides opportunities to discover the region's unique ecosystems.  Tucker County is also home to excellent biking, fishing, climbing and other outdoor recreation. End your outdoor adventures with a stop in Davis, Thomas, or Parsons. These charming mountain towns all offer their own taste of West Virginia, with welcoming restaurants, breweries, and places to stay. Visit www.gettuckered.com to learn more.  Read more: https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/sponsored-content/wild-and-wonderful-trails-in-tucker-county-wv/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Thomas Merton had, in his life, important experiences with women. His life and writings are impregnated by those feminine presences and influences who provoked strong reactions and emotions in his heart and mind. We will examine some aspects of his experience with the feminine, including his mother's premature death, the multiple girlfriends of his youth (whose names he would not even remember), as well as some friendships which were important in his Christian journey, such as Naomi Burton, Dorothy Day, and Catherine de Hueck. Merton's life as a monk was also configured by important feminine spiritual figures, including Mary, the mother of Jesus, Julian of Norwich, and others. We will also examine carefully the epiphany that represented Merton's love for the young nurse M., and conclude with a theological reflection about how Merton's experiences with the feminine influenced his writings and provide new insights into mystical experience and service to the Church.       Maria Clara Lucchetti Bingemer holds a degree in Social Communication from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (1975), a Master's degree in Theology from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (1985) and a PhD in Systematic Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University (1989). She is currently a full professor in the Department of Theology at PUCRio. For ten years she ran the Loyola Faith and Culture Center at the same University. For four years, she was an evaluator of graduate programs at the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES). For six years, she was dean of the Center for Theology and Human Sciences at PUC-Rio. She has experience in the area of Theology, with an emphasis on Systematic Theology, focusing mainly on the following themes: God, otherness, woman, violence and spirituality. In the last few years, she has been researching and publishing on the thought of the French philosopher Simone Weil. Nowadays, her studies and research are primarily directed towards the thinking and writing of contemporary mystics and the interface between Theology and Literature.  

We spoke with the Director and a few of the large cast of Oliver, Jr. at Chanticleer Community Theater at the Hoff Center at PACE!  Director Denise Putnam, Actors Lilly Ozello, Dean Patrick Pope and Moyer McDermott tell us about their experience, and even some great advice, in this exciting production!  We love to talk with the younger folks who are brimming with excitement in a production they are very proud of - as they should be!  It opens September 14th and runs until the 24th - so don't miss seeing this fun show! CHANTICLEER COMMUNITY THEATER AT the Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center at PACE: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/chanticleertheater  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paceartsia/?hl=en  Twitter: https://twitter.com/PACEartsiowa  Chanticleer Community Theatre / Pace Arts Iowa 1001 S 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA For Tickets:  go to PACE (Pottawattamie Arts, Culture and Entertainment):  https://www.paceartsiowa.org    HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST: Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Thursday, June 29  The “King Coal” documentary debuts at the Culture Center next month…Brad Smith is takingAscend West Virginia to a new level with two vertical programs…and ya gotta Regatta! The festival kicks off tomorrow in Charleston…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV EXPLORER – “King Coal,” a feature-length documentary by West Virginia-raised and Academy Award-nominated filmmakers Curren Sheldon and Elaine McMillion Sheldon, makes its home-state premiere at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston next month. The West Virginia International Film Festival presents the event at 6 p.m. July 8. The event includes the 75-minute film screening, a live Q&A discussion with filmmakers, food, and music. The film is rated "Y" and is appropriate for families and children. A lyrical tapestry of a place and people, “King Coal” meditates on the complex history and future of the coal industry and the communities it has shaped. The film remixes present-day moments of life in the coalfields with archival footage and atmospheric invocations of the land to alchemize something new — a rare, nuanced depiction of the community. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2023/06/20/king-coal-premier-at-charleston-west-virginia/   #2 – From WV NEWS – The Ascend West Virginia program soon will go to the next level, according to Brad D. Smith. Smith, the former CEO and later executive chairman of Intuit and the current president of Marshall University, and his wife, Alys, developed the program to attract remote workers to the Mountain State. Since launching in April 2021, the program has brought 142 new residents to the state, who in turn have brought 172 others with them. There have also been five brand-new West Virginians born. The program's success has inspired a pair of what Smith calls “vertical programs.” First Ascent will help recent West Virginia college graduates find remote work and placement in remote worker programs, while offering them the same sort of outdoor-based incentives to continue living in the state. Another program, Military Ascent, is designed to attract those who served our country to move to West Virginia. More details of the “vertical programs” will be announced during the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce's 2023 Annual Meeting and Business Summit at the end of August. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/brad-d-smith-looks-to-take-ascend-west-virginia-program-to-the-next-level/article_7a598c7e-11c0-11ee-81e7-5fbede0bc7c6.html   #3 – From CHARLESTON REGATTA – Ya gotta Regatta! Make plans for the annual Charleston Sternwheel Regatta returning to the Capital City on June 30 through July 4.  Highlights include concerts, car shows and even wiener dog races. The event includes food vendors and a carnival and of course, sternwheelers.  This year's live music lineup features Better Than Ezra, Flo Rida, Kool and the Gang, Jo Dee Messina.  Download the app Visit Charleston WV for a full schedule of events! Learn more: https://charlestonregatta.com/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

The New-York Historical Society's Center for Women's History is pleased to partner with the ITPS (Institute for Thomas Paine Studies) at Iona University for the third season of their podcast, Public History in a Virtual Age. In the first half of the season, co-hosts Dr. Kellen Heniford, historical consultant and formerly of the ITPS, and Jeanne Gutierrez, Curatorial Scholar in Women's History, will interview curators, educators, and scholars at the New-York Historical Society to explore the many ways in which New York's first museum presents women's history and gender history to the public. The second half of the season will focus specifically on how public historians in and around New York City address the history of women who are underrepresented in museum and archival collections, with a focus on enslaved women, Indigenous women, and immigrant women. This episodes guest, Michael Galban, is the Historic Site Manager of Ganondagan State Historic Site and the curator of the Seneca Art & Culture Center. 

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Tuesday, April 18  Discover fascinating facts about West Virginia at  the State Museum…a Morgantown research lab is getting a major upgrade…and a new film showcases skateboarding in the Mountain State…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV CULTURE & HISTORY – Have you visited the West Virginia State Museum? Located in the basement of the Culture Center at the State Capitol Complex, the museum is open Tuesday through Saturday.  The West Virginia State Museum offers a variety of tours and activities--all free. The tours range from self-guided to in-depth discovery tours.  The Show Path is an approximate 45-minute tour through West Virginia history that follows a timeline from prehistory all the way up to the 21st century. History comes alive through dynamic re-creations of pivotal events and places in the state's past. Connected to the Show Path are the Discovery Rooms that feature artifacts, works of art, stories, music, film clips. The museum is ideal for families and classroom field trips, and for anyone who wishes to learn more about West Virginia history. Learn more: https://wvculture.org/explore/wv-state-museum/   #2 – From METRO NEWS – Upgrades are coming to the National Energy Technology Laboratory research site in Morgantown. The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management will receive $150 million for infrastructure and laboratory modernization upgrades at all three of NETL's research sites including Morgantown, Pittsburgh, and Albany, Oregon. The money comes from the Inflation Reduction Act. NETL Director Dr. Brian Anderson said all three facilities are aging and infrastructure upgrades and maintenance projects are already underway or will start in the coming weeks. About $40 million and another $35 million of previously budgeted funds will be directed to the Morgantown facility for maintenance, an expanded supercomputer lab, and expanded research and development facilities for carbon conversion and critical materials programs. “When we have that increased capability, we will be able to better serve the department and better serve the taxpayer,” Anderson said. “So, it might result in increased research onsite and more permanent jobs.” Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/04/08/major-federal-investment-announced-to-modernize-netl-facilities-including-morgantown/   #3 – From WOWK-TV Charleston –  With the Mountain State as its backdrop the skateboard film “Rhododendron,” cleverly named after West Virginia's state flower, features many local skateboarders, highlighting their skills. “We just want to showcase our state and garner some more interest for people to come through and check out what we have to offer,” said director and sponsored skater Mick Posey. Learn more: https://www.wowktv.com/video/new-film-highlights-skateboarders-and-the-state/8541934/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

"Quilterpreneur" Celeste Butler talks about why quilting is in her blood and how she is carrying on the traditions passed down the generations. She speaks about the genesis of her creative fascination, some of the themes she explores - including the divine feminine and being authentically human - and the process of her artistic craft.Butler is a fiber and textile artist, Quiltologist, ceramicist and storyteller. Her family's Southern roots and family history plays a major role in the works she creates which can be seen in the themes of family, nature, landscapes and her artistic process. Butler has been honored for her numerous community engagement projects, as an artist, lecturer, and teacher, and been exhibited widely, most recently The Ebb and Flow Between Us exhibit, at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa and now as part of a unique collaboration at the Nebraska Furniture Mart.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Monday, April 3  Hop over to the State Capitol Complex for a Bunny Brunch and Easter celebration…Sample delicious locally produced meals at WV State Parks' Farm-to-Table dinners…and learn how WV is becoming a talent pool for innovators and entrepreneurs…YesWV…on today's daily304. #1 – From WOWK-TV – First Lady Cathy Justice invites you to the State Capitol Complex for West Virginia's 2023 Bunny Brunch and Easter Celebration! The celebration will take place Saturday, April 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Virginia Culture Center on the Capitol Complex grounds in Charleston. The event is free to the public. The Culture Center will be set up with activities like a petting zoo, bicycle giveaways, princess storytelling, games, prize giveaways, crafts, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. There will also be a Golden Easter Egg Hunt with prizes given on the State Capitol grounds. Read more: https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/petting-zoo-princess-storytelling-will-be-at-west-virginias-state-easter-celebration/   #2 – From WV STATE PARKS – Experience West Virginia's beautiful scenery paired with a delicious locally grown and prepared meal with West Virginia State Parks Farm to Table Dinners. Hawks Nest State Park kicks off the dinner series with a two-day event featuring the Vagabond Chef, Matt Welsh. The May 26-27 event includes a meet-and-greet with cocktails on Friday, May 26 and then a three-course meal on Saturday, May 27.  Twin Falls Resort, Chief Logan, North Bend, Pipestem Resort and Chief Logan also will be hosting Farm-to-Table Dinners. Seating is limited, so reserve your seat now! For menus and ticketing information, visit www.wvstateparks.com. Click on the park's page and scroll down to events, or call the park that's hosting the event. Read more: https://wvstateparks.com/savor-the-flavors-of-west-virginia-2023-wv-state-park-farm-to-table-dinners/   #3 – From JOBCASE – You can have it all in West Virginia. The Mountain state boasts mother nature's best to outdoor enthusiasts and is becoming home to a talent pool of entrepreneurs and innovators.  #YesWV, a collaboration between the department of West Virginia Economic Development and over a dozen thriving industries, is attracting creators, ground-breakers, and trailblazers locally and from across the country. To capture the real-life stories behind these emerging West Virginia businesses, the West Virginia Department of Commerce created the daily304 podcast while Innovators and Entrepreneurs features insights from West Virginians who have launched their ideas and successfully built businesses. West Virginia native Skip Lineberg founded The Main Thing, a media platform that connects listeners with perspectives and lessons-learned from other business leaders. Tech jobs are expanding in West Virginia while local businesses prosper. Subscribe to the daily304 to stay connected to all the great things that are happening in Almost Heaven! Read more: https://www.jobcase.com/articles/startups-career-growth-opportunities-west-virginia Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

About Oregon Supported Living Program:The mission of Oregon Supported Living Program is to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the purpose of their Arts & Culture Center is to break down barriers to participation in the arts for people of all abilities, building bridges to a more diverse and inclusive community.About Mija:Mija is an artist, mama, partner, collaborator, healer, observer, and illuminator. Her purpose is to cultivate connection, healing, and love, especially through the arts. She enjoys creative problem solving and nurturing growth which take place on a personal level in her relationships, garden and studio and on a professional level as a community arts leader and work with the Arts and Culture Center of Oregon Supported Living Program. She's also a Eugene celebrity as 2017 SLUG Queen Santa Frida Elisa Refugio Babosita, patron slug of arts and culture. Mija is fed deeply by her family and community and is ever grateful for the love and inspiration she receives from them. Contact Mija:mijamatriz.com Instagram.com/mija.matriz Support the show

We talk with Mackenzie Zielke, Director of Into the Woods which opens March 10th at the Chanticleer Community Theater at the Pottawattamie Arts and Cultural Entertainment Center.  Mackenzie talks with us about her extensive musical and teaching background, her commitment to inclusive casting, and her experience with this specific show which has guided her to Direct this legendary musical that includes a large cast and a live orchestra. You won't want to miss our interview or this latest production!  Into the Woods opens March 10th and runs until March 19th!  For tickets and information go to https://paceartsiowa.org.  CHANTICLEER COMMUNITY THEATER AT the Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center at PACE: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/chanticleertheater  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paceartsia/?hl=en  Twitter: https://twitter.com/PACEartsiowa  Chanticleer Community Theatre / Pace Arts Iowa 1001 S 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA PACE (Pottawattamie Arts, Culture and Entertainment):  https://www.paceartsiowa.org  ****** HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Tuesday, Feb. 28 Get your Mountain Stage tickets before they sell out--some great shows are coming up…Find your dream job in the tech field--#YesWV…and celebrate culture with these international festivals in Almost Heaven…on today's daily304. #1 – From Mountain Stage – Mountain Stage has released its show lineup for the spring and summer and boy, it's a doozy! Upcoming shows feature headliners Robbie Fulks, Wilco, The Amy Ray Band, Drive-By Truckers and more.  Produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, hosted by Kathy Mattea, most shows are recorded at the Culture Center at the West Virginia State Capitol Complex.  Recorded in front of a live audience, Mountain Stage features performances from seasoned legends and emerging stars in genres ranging from folk, blues, and country; to indie rock, synth pop, world music, alternative, and beyond. Get your tickets now before they sell out! Learn more: https://mountainstage.org/upcoming-live-shows/   #2 – From JOBCASE – Consider starting or growing your career in technology and innovation in the West Virginia tech ecosystem. West Virginia is home to a hub of technology companies, tech-focused accelerators, high-tech parks, community colleges and higher education systems. The tech industry is a thriving part of the state, generating $2.5 billion in new job opportunities. The state also fosters tech startups with access to a variety of funding sources. Sound like something you'd be interested in? Check out Jobcase to learn more and find out who's hiring! Learn more: https://www.jobcase.com/articles/get-hired-west-virginia-tech-ecosystem   #3 – From WV EXECUTIVE – While the Appalachian region has a deeply rooted culture of its own, West Virginia actively celebrates cultures from around the globe through varying events and festivals. These are just a few of the cultures celebrated annually throughout the state.  In Shepherdstown, the Bavarian Inn hosts an unmatched Oktoberfest, which celebrates German traditions in food, music and dance.  In Lewis County, the community of Ireland taps into its heritage with the Irish Spring Festival. Events include a parade, old fashioned square dance and crowning of a festival king and queen. The Marshall University International Festival has expositions showcasing food, music, dance and other important cultural traditions set up to bring everyone together and preserve heritage. Immerse yourself into a new culture while experiencing something new and truly wonderful! Read more: https://wvexecutive.com/international-west-virginia/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

MEI's Arts and Culture Center joins DESIGNEAST at Al Serkal Avenue in Dubai   DESIGNEAST is a new platform launching in Dubai during Art Week from 26 February to 5 March, 2023 focused on providing opportunities for emerging designers from the Middle East, South East Asia and China. MEI's Arts and Culture Center director Lyne Sneige speaks to founder and creative director Rue Kotharie about their opening show '(Un)common Threads' and two of the participating artists Ghizlane Sahli (Morocco) and Nour Hage (Lebanon/UK).

Experience sisterhood, friendship, joy, and hilarity with Chanticleer Theater's production of "The Cemetery Club" which opens at the Hoff Family and Arts Culture Center at PACE December 2nd.  We talked with a some of the talented cast:  Phyllis Cremonini, Connie Lee, and Heather Wilhelm as well as their Stage Manager Riley Pope, and Director Joey Hartshorn about this endearing play.  This production by Chanticleer offers wonderful roles and opportunities, and in the process we get to experience their enduring friendships, laughter and sisterhood. You won't want to miss this endearing play, so find out more about it on our podcast! The Cemetery Club runs December 2-4, and 9-11th.  To get tickets go to paceartsiowa.org   CHANTICLEER COMMUNITY THEATER AT the Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center at PACE: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/chanticleertheater  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paceartsia/?hl=en  Twitter: https://twitter.com/PACEartsiowa  Chanticleer Community Theatre / Pace Arts Iowa 1001 S 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA PACE (Pottawattamie Arts, Culture and Entertainment):  https://www.paceartsiowa.org    HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

We're so happy to bring you this wonderful conversation between scientists, teachers, musicians, activists, and brewers around the theme of “What Water Wants to Be.” Listen in as these experts from a diversity of fields discuss their own unique relationship with water, the power of collaboration, how to seek local solutions for global challenges, the healing and connecting possibilities of art, and much more. This dynamic panel discussion was presented by the City of Marquette Arts & Culture Center, Superior Watershed Partnership, and Ore Dock Brewing Company as part of the 7th Annual Art Week and recorded in front of a live audience at the Ore Dock on June 22, 2022. Panelists: Jake Shea of Ore Dock Brewing Company John Highlen of Trout Unlimited Tyler Penrod of Superior Watershed Partnership Dr. Sarah Mittlefehldt of Northern Michigan University Seth Bernard of Title Track and the Clean Water Campaign for MI Moderated by: Dr. Jess Thompson of Northern Michigan University /// State of Water is a program of the Michigan-based non-profit organization Title Track, and is powered by the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan. The podcast is made possible through a generous contribution from the Esperance Foundation. /// EPISODE 29 
/ Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens
 / Graphic by Will Thomas
 / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus
 / Featured Music - “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

A Culture Center exhibit commemorates five years of the Roads to Prosperity project … WVDNR Police celebrate 125 years and unveil a monument to the state's first game warden … and the Advantage Valley lives up to its name in energy production.  – on today's daily304, listen here…

Bigfork Art and Culture Center Executive Director Julie Bottum and Kyren Zimmerman connected with John Hendricks and Robin Mitchell during the KGEZ Good Morning Show Glacier Bank Community Conversation on Tuesday August 30th, 2022 to remark on the Bigfork Art and Culture Center.