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Sabbath Saturday

By Erin • Mar 20th, 2008 • Category: Events, Music

The time has come! The Black Sabbath Tribute show is this Saturday at 123 Pleasant Street.
Performers include Toby Iommi (rocking out at left — his daddy is proud), Slack Babbath, Beloved Dead, Premature Ejaculators, Hogblast, Hovel, and S.T.Dio. It’s a $5 cover, and proceeds go to the Corey Bicanich recovery fund.
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321 @ 123 !

By Erin • Mar 16th, 2008 • Category: Events, Music

          Painting by Beth Sodomick
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Looking for something to do in Morgantown? Well, your search is over. An amazing night awaits you on Friday, March 21st, at the famed and infamous 123 Pleasant Street.
It’s a live music + art exhibit fusion like none you’ve seen. Music by Sandra Black (new EP! new [...]



Party with ‘85 Flood and Others at 123

By Mary • Mar 13th, 2008 • Category: Events, Music

‘85 Flood, One Hundred Hurricanes and Andra Taylor will be performing at 123 Pleasant Street, starting at 10 p.m. Saturday, March 15. Make sure to pick up a copy of ‘85 Flood’s newly released CD, Toolshed Shangri-La.
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Art for Education’s Sake

By Mary • Mar 11th, 2008 • Category: Events

Love art? Love to collect it? The Morgantown Learning Academy is hosting their Annual Art Auction at the Hotel Morgan in downtown Morgantown on Saturday, March 15. Tickets are $10 per person or $15 per couple. Ticket includes Hors d’oeuvres. The fund raiser boasts an evening of art viewing and a live auction.
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Sailing On The Stars

By Mary • Mar 10th, 2008 • Category: Events

WVU’s Tomchin Planetarium will present “Oceans in Space” at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, March 14 in room 425 of Hodges Hall. Admission is free, but reservations are required by calling 293-3422 ext. 1443. If the sky is clear, Tomchin Observatory (located on the fourth floor) will also be open at 7:30 p.m. for [...]



A Sweet Way to Raise Funds

By Mary • Mar 7th, 2008 • Category: Events

Chocolate lovers prepare your taste buds for some generous and decadent treats. Caritas House Inc. is holding its annual fund raiser, Sweets for the Sweet, on Saturday, March 15 at WVU Erickson Alumni Center. The desert tasting event featuring local creations will be held from 7:30-9:30 p.m. and tickets are $20. The event will also [...]



Art Madness at 123!

By Mary • Mar 5th, 2008 • Category: Events

Local organization Arts Monongahela is hosting their “Art Madness” at 123 Pleasant Street on Friday, March 14, with the high-energy action painting of artist George Williams. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Beginning at 7 p.m., Williams will paint live at the downtown club along with accompanying music.

“Williams, a middle school art teacher who has performed [...]



Mountain Stage Brings José González and More To The CAC…

By Mary • Mar 4th, 2008 • Category: Events, Music

Looking to hear upcoming talented musicians from across the nation and the world? Look no further than the WVU Creative Arts Center in Morgantown. At 7 p.m. this Sunday, March 9, Mountain Stage presents José González, the everybodyfields, 17 Hippies, Julia Douglass, Nellie McKay and Mia Doi Todd in concert.



Get Yer Comb Out and Start Teasin’

By Mary • Mar 4th, 2008 • Category: Entertainment, Events

The musical Hairspray is coming to Morgantown for two shows this Saturday, March 8. This hit is on a national tour and promises big hair and bigger laughs.
Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical-comedy phenomenon takes you back to 1962 Baltimore, as 16-year-old Tracy Turnbald sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can [...]



Did someone say free health?

By Erin • Mar 3rd, 2008 • Category: Events, Food & Health

It’s National Collegiate Health & Wellness Week March 3-7, and WVU is hosting a plethora of free activities, including free cholesterol and glucose screenings, spinal screenings, body fat analysis, zumba classes, scuba, kayak rolling lessons, and more! For more information and a precise schedule for the week check out the Student Recreation Center site.
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