Love Hope Arts”Invitational” Exhibit
Love Hope Center For the Arts
11am-6pm Thursdays- Sundays
Love Hope Center for the Arts is proud to present the 3rd exhibition titled “Invitational”. This is an invitation-only show that was curated by the board members, who each chose 2 or 3 artists whose work they admire. Artists include Eddie Spaghetti, Seth Pitt, Evan Boggess, Nevada Tribble, John Comerci, Kevin Umble, Patty Wolford, Meredith Gregg, Sara Wines, and Laura Jean McLaughlin.
Friday
Into the Well: 100 Miles. 32 Hours. 200 Racers Screening
5:30pm
New Roots Community Farm is partnering with the Folkway to host a screening of “Into the Well,” a documentary about the legendary Rim to River Race that takes place right here at the New River Gorge. We are thrilled to showcase local filmmaker Anthony Greene and welcome the community to experience the compelling story he tells in this film. Weather permitting, we will build a fire and enjoy the sunset before the screening. Non-weather permitting, we will set up in the barn. We have some folding chairs, but camp chairs and picnic blankets are encouraged. Also, feel free to BYOB!
Fireside Friday’s at the Freefolk Brewery
Live Music Shawn Benfield at Southside Junction Tap House
8pm-10pm
NEW Friday Night Tunes at the Tap House! This Friday with Shawn Benfield!
Randy Gilkey Live Music at Chetty’s Pub
7pm-9pm
Randy Gilkey, a local musician extraordinaire, returns to Chetty’s Pub for two hours of live music on Friday, Nov. 19th, from 7-9pm!
Saturday
New River Yoga at New River Yoga Studio
9am
Sunday
New River Yoga at New River Yoga Studio
9am
Paint & Sip at Southside Junction Tap House
11am
Come on out for an afternoon of painting and sipping at the Southside Junction Tap House! We will be painting Majestic Forest from 11am-1pm! $35 includes all materials and step-by-step instruction. Craft beer, mimosas and appetizers will be available for purchase! **This class is open to all painting abilities and is beginner friendly!
Women’s Group Bike Ride at Arrowhead Bike Farm
2pm Arrowhead Bike Farm
We are excited to announce our Weekly Women’s Group Ride will be on Sundays! Sundays at 11 AM, Erin Larsen and Sarah Coffey will be leading a beginner to intermediate ride for women who are looking to ride with other women, explore the Arrowhead Trails with a group, and have a good time!Meet at the Bike Farm at 11 AM. The length of the ride will depend on the group but will range from 6-8 miles.
Come join the awesome community of women riders in the NRG!
Freefolk Irish – Ish Jam Session at The Freefolk Brewery
3pm-5pm
Andrew Caldwell hosts the Irish-ish Jam Session on The Freefolk Stage. Join us every third Sunday for an eclectic Irish based jam that is open to anyone of any skill level, beginner to experienced.
Lodging Highlight: Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation Rentals
Lafayette Flats is four art-filled boutique vacation rental properties located within a renovated historic building in the heart of Fayetteville, West Virginia. The Flats are designed to serve as a home away from home for visitors to the New River Gorge. The rooms are beautifully curated and filled with art, showcasing a diverse array of talented artists from West Virginia. The charm of the flats is found in the luxury accommodations and thoughtful details that abound in each flat. The owners of the Lafayette Flats, Amy Mclaughlin and Shawn Means are dedicated to supporting local artists and rewriting West Virginia’s narrative. They have created the New River Gorge Artist and Residency Program.
2021 Creative New Rivre Gorge Artist Residency Winners Announced
We are very excited to announce that Michele Sons of southwest Virginia, L.Renee of Columbus, OH and the creative partnership of Nevada Tribble and Andre Hoyos of northeastern West Virginia have been selected for the 2022 New River Gorge Creative Residency at Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation Rentals. Read more about these outstanding artists and the New River Gorge Creative Residency here: https://lnkd.in/ep6ZsYAr