• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Visit Fayetteville WV

304-574-1500

  • Visit Fayetteville WV
  • Things to Do
    • Recreation
    • Restaurants
    • Shopping
    • Itinerary Inspiration
    • Winter Inspiration
    • History
      • Fayetteville, WV Audio Tour
  • Lodging
    • Hotel
    • Bed & Breakfasts
    • Vacation Rentals
    • Camping
  • Blog
  • Events
  • Your Adventures
  • Contact

Events

10/05/2017 by Tabitha Stover

Fayetteville: Meet The Artist- Adam Mathews

The Fayetteville “Meet the Artist” is our new series celebrating the growing art scene by highlighting local artists and the diversity of art you can find in Fayetteville. This month we are highlighting emerging artist, Adam Mathews. Mathews creates vibrant acrylic paintings using a drip technique that creates texture adding to the works appeal bringing form to life from the abstract.
I asked Mathews how long he has been creating art and without hesitation, he said since he was four. He would wake up and draw every morning before school watching Mark Kistler’s Imagination Station. Mathews has continued to nourish his love for art.


Mathews is a local,  born and raised in Fayetteville, he left for a while craving a life in the city. At one point that’s what he wanted in life, but it was chaotic and he said he wasn’t a fan of all the traffic. Mathews came back to Fayetteville and enjoys living and creating in a place where life is simple and calm.
Mathews said he is inspired by the abyss, “what does nothing look like? In that darkness an image grows in my head”… when he can’t think to draw he said, “All of nothing is something.” That leads to inspiration.


Mathews primarily uses acrylic paint, and also likes to create with black ink. He has created graphics for several bands, like Black Garlic. Mathews describes his work as Chaotic Surrealism.
When he isn’t making art you can find him out playing disc golf, reading, or hiking. Mathew says he likes to stay boring on purpose to be creative. Mathews says, “Art isn’t about that lightning strike that everyone thinks it is. It is more discipline. I am going to do this every day or as much as I can.”

Mathews says the creativity is here in droves, but there are not enough outlets for it. He said he would not have the success he has without places like The Grove supporting local art.
If you want to check out Adam Mathews latest series ” Omissions” The Grove will be hosting an artist’s reception for him tonight, Thursday, October 4th from 7 pm to 9 pm. Come out and meet the artist, view his work, and you can enter to win an original piece. Adam Mathews is The Groves featured artist for the month of October. His work will be on display and available for purchase all month.

   

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Adam Mathews, Fayetteville Art, Meet the artist Fayetteville, The Grove

09/17/2017 by Tabitha Stover

Win a chance to be a judge at the 2017 Bridge Day Chili Cook-off!

Fall in Fayetteville is one of our favorite times of the year. The Gorge is beautiful for leaf peeping, Gauley Season is in full swing and Fayetteville is the home of  Bridge Day! After you enjoy all the fun Bridge Day festivities come into town for the Bridge Day Chili Cook-off. This year we are giving away a unique opportunity be the judge of this years Bridge Day Chili Cook-off.

Do you love all things chili? Do you like free chili? Maybe you are just a starving raft guide. Here at the Fayetteville CVB we want to make your chili dreams come true. One lucky winner will get the chance to take on the coveted title as Judge # 3 at the Bridge Day Chili Cook-off! You will have the opportunity to sample the region’s best chili, for FREE.  It is not an easy task to be the judge, so please make sure you are up for the challenge.  Enjoy hanging out with our seasoned chili tasters, get to hold a clipboard and look super official, and the fate of the chili contest will be in your hands.  You will also receive an official Bridge Day Chili Cook-off Judge # 3 Certificate. If you can handle the heat drop us a comment on why you should be our Chili Cook-off judge.We will be picking a winner October 1st.  If you miss out on the prize, you can  still help decide “The Peoples Choice Award” for best Chili! You can bead your favorite chili cook at the event, most beads wins the title.

Sponsored by: The Town of Fayetteville

 

 

 

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: 2017 Bridge Day Chili Cook-off, Bridge Day Chili Cook-off

08/28/2017 by Tabitha Stover

Fayetteville’s Mix & Merchants Mix & Match August

Looking for something fun to do? Come check out Fayetteville’s Merchant Mix and Match! The Fayetteville Merchants are hosting this event from 5pm to 8pm on the last Thursday of every month. Come take a stroll around downtown Fayetteville as your favorite locally owned shops and restaurants pair up for this fun event. You will find restaurants giving out free samples in your favorite shops and shops set up at restaurants. Enjoy live music and fun activities throughout town during the event. This event will give you a chance to see what makes Fayetteville so unique. Stop by the Fayetteville Convention & Visitors Bureau for information. This month’s Merchant Mix & Match is Thursday August 31st.  The Fayetteville Arts Coalition will be hosting ” Cupcakes & Conversation, a membership drive at the Fayetteville CVB building open to all.The Station will host a pop up Fayetteville Farmers Market as well as local artists and will have live music outside (weather permitting). Kool Beanz will have coffee available for sale in The Station & CVB parking lot and a used book sale will be set up.   Water Stone Outdoors will feature an event hosted by West Virginians for Public Lands celebrating Fayetteville’s Outdoor businesses and will be teaching people how to keep Public Lands in Public Hands. There will be live music PAUL NELSON! 7pm Big group sing-a-long of This Land is YOUR Land! Joy will be serving up some delicious BBQ for the event!  Twisted Gypsy will feature local artist Chuck Nunley in front of their shop doing live art that will be available for sale during the Mix & Match. Secret Sandwich Society will be paired up with Twisted Gypsy’s for the event. Gumbo’s Cajun Restaurant will feature local artists and be paired with Waterstone Outdoors. The Hobbit Hole & New River Antique Mall will be paired up with The Station for the event.  Many of your other favorite Fayetteville shops and restaurants will be open for the event. Join us in #theville for an evening of fun! Participating locations will be marked with yellow balloons.

(Participating locations marked with yellow dot on map)

 

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Fayetteville Merchant Mix & Match, Things to do Fayetteville WV, Visit Fayetteville WV

07/26/2017 by Tabitha Stover

Fayetteville’s Merchant Mix & Match

 

Looking for something fun to do? Come check out Fayetteville’s Merchant Mix and Match! The Fayetteville Merchants are hosting this event from 5pm to 8pm on the last Thursday of every month. Come take a stroll around downtown  Fayetteville as your favorite locally owned shops and restaurants pair up for this fun event. You will find restaurants giving out free samples in your favorite shops and shops set up at restaurants. Enjoy live music and fun activities throughout town during  the event.  This event will give you a chance to see what makes Fayetteville so unique. Stop by the Fayetteville Convention & Visitors Bureau for information. We will also have a booth set up at Cathedral Cafe during tomorrows event. Join in on some Mandala  coloring t at the CVB hosted by the Fayetteville Arts Coalition, or sing some Karaoke while sampling fresh juice from the Raw & Juicy Bar. Pop in Cathedral Cafe to see several local artists, Lori Mckinney will have her photography on display and Andrew Adkins will be performing inside.  These are just a few of the fun stops. To see all of the participating locations check out the event map (participating locations in yellow). Many other businesses will be remaining open for the event throughout town.

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Downtown Fayetteville, Fayetteville Events, Fayetteville WV, Merchant Mix & Match, Visit Fayetteville WV

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 3
  • Go to page 4
  • Go to page 5
  • Go to page 6
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Menu

  • Town Map
  • Where to Park?
  • Community
  • The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve: Boy Scouts of America
  • Events
  • Plan Your Visit
  • Your Adventures
  • Lodging
  • Recreation
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping
  • History
  • Blog
  • Volunteer Opportunities & Unpaid Internship

Monthly Email Updates







Footer

  • 304-574-1500
  • 1-888-574-1500
  • info@visitfayettevillewv.com
  • Facebook

Handcrafted with on the Genesis Framework