| Aug 8 Brown Bag Concert - August 2018 |
The Brown Bag Concert is a free lunchtime concert taking place at the United Center Plaza in Downtown Charleston. The August 8 concert will feature Blue Yonder & Friends.
Sponsored by American Medical Facilities Management, local musicians perform in the park 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month May through October. The Brown Bag Concerts are planned in coordination with American Federation of Musician’s Local 136.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch, grab takeout from a Downtown Charleston restaurant or purchase on-site from local vendors. Tables and chairs will be setup for those attending.
The lunchtime concerts stems from the Imagine Charleston Downtown Redevelopment Plan. The concerts are designed to showcase the talent of local musicians, encourage people to get away from their desk at the lunch hour and put a spotlight on various locations in Downtown Charleston. |
| Date: |
August 8, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
| Location: |
United Center Plaza 500 Virginia Street East |
| Contact: |
Anne Strawn, Downtown Events Coordinator |
| EMail: |
astrawn@charlestonareaalliance.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 8 |
| Fees/Admission: |
This is a free event. |
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| Aug 16 ArtWalk - August 2018 |
Celebrating its 16th year, Downtown Charleston ArtWalk is a free self-guided walking tour of Charleston’s shops, galleries and businesses featuring regional art and performances. Typically held the third Thursday of each month, participating shops and organizations extend their hours for browsing, shopping and mingling.
For details about this month's ArtWalk, visit the Downtown Charleston ArtWalk website for the monthly participating venue map. Participating shops are located in Downtown Charleston and feature a variety of art – from paintings and sculptures to photography and music.
Attendees can stroll along at their own pace, dip in and out of stores and stop off along the way for a bite to eat at a downtown restaurant. This well-loved family-friendly event takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. and attracts art aficionados as well as folks who just want to get out and try something new.
For more information, visit www.artwalkcwv.com. ArtWalk is sponsored by The Masters Law Firm. |
| Date: |
August 16, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.artwalkcwv.com |
| Location: |
Downtown Charleston. Check monthly map for participating venues. |
| Contact: |
Anne Strawn |
| EMail: |
astrawn@charlestonareaalliance.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
5 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, August 16 |
| Fees/Admission: |
This is a free event. Visit www.artwalkcwv.com to learn more about this month's participating locations. |
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| Aug 18 Downtown Streetfest - Aug 2018 |
Streetfest is going to the dogs!
Are you a dog owner? Dog lover? If so, Downtown Charleston’s Streetfest on August 18 isn’t to be missed! Bring your pup and sign up for a dog race or enter one of our fun contests – dog costumes, silly dog tricks, ugliest dog competition (faces only a parent could love), largest and smallest dogs, and an owner-dog lookalike competition.
We’ll also have dog pools for wading, and local vets will be on hand with helpful info. You can visit with Flyaway Greg from Yeager Airport and have a drawing done of your dog by a local artist. We’ll have the Gaming Truck onsite again thanks to Kanawha County Public Library, and West Virginia American Water Co. will have their misting tent set up to cool everyone off. The Carpenter Ants will be providing music for the evening, and we’ll have lots of other fun activities for the whole family too. Stay tuned!
It’s FREE, fun, and family-friendly.
Special thank you to our sponsors: Title Sponsor City National Bank and Supporting Sponsors Spriggs Distributing Company, Bud Light, Hendrickson & Long, AARP, GAI Consultants, City of Charleston, Kanawha County Public Library, Rock 105/The Mix, and Tony The Tailor.
Capitol Street will close from 2:00 – 10:00 pm on August 18.
Our last Downtown Streetfest block party of the year will be Saturday, Sept. 15.
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| Date: |
August 18, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Capitol Street between Quarrier and Lee Streets. |
| Contact: |
Susie Salisbury, Vice President of Community Development |
| EMail: |
ssalisbury@charlestonareaalliance.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, August 18
5:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
This is a free event. |
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| Aug 23 Business After Hours - Advantage Technology 2018 |
Join us for Business After Hours hosted by Advantage Technology. Network with colleagues and connect with business and community leaders at this monthly Alliance event.
Advantage Technology is one of West Virginia's largest IT companies, supporting businesses in the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond for over 15 years. Today Advantage Technology has offices in Charleston, Morgantown and Shepherdstown, WV and in Lexington, Kentucky. In 2016 the business was moved to its new headquarters, located at 950 Kanawha Boulevard, and is a state-of-the-art center for business and innovation.
From the new headquarters, Advantage Technology provides IT services for over 850 professional companies and organizations in West Virginia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.
Registration is $15 for Alliance members and $25 for future members. Add $10 if registering fewer than 24 hours in advance.
Invoicing is available for groups of 10 or more. No cancellation refunds within 48 hours of event.
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| Date: |
August 23, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
Advantage Technology
950 Kanawha Blvd., E - Ste. 100
Charleston, WV 25301
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| Contact: |
Jeri Adkins |
| EMail: |
jadkins@charlestonareaalliance.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
$15 Alliance members
$25 future members
Add $10 for tickets purchased fewer than 24 hours in advance.
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| Aug 30 Generation Charleston Summer Networking Social |
Come join Generation Charleston as we wind down and mingle with young professionals from our area at Big Joe's on Thursday, August 30th 5:00-7:30 pm.
Whether you are new to the area or are just looking to get involved, Generation Charleston will plug you in to upcoming events.
The new Generation West Virginia 2018 and 2017 Impact Fellows will be joining us. They are a cohort of young people living, working, and giving all over the state that participate in leadership development and community service, along with their full-time employment at Host Companies, as a part of Generation West Virginia. We can't wait to welcome them to Charleston! To learn more information visit: http://weimpactwv.org
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| Date: |
August 30, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Location: |
10 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
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| Contact: |
Jessica Tice |
| EMail: |
jtice@charlestonareaalliance.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, August 30
5:00-7:30 p.m.
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