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Region 6 - West Virginia Department of Commerce

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DESCRIPTION: Built in 1902 by steel baron and philanthropistAndrew Carnegie, one <strong>of</strong> only four Carnegie Halls still incontinuous use in the world. Incorporated in 1983 as a regionalnot-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it arts and education center, the cultural centerannually serves more than 75,000 patrons in historicdowntown Lewisburg with film exhibitions and live performancesby outstanding companies and artists from around theworld.FILM SERIES: Sponsored by Carnegie Hall and the LewisburgLiving History Project, exhibits <strong>West</strong> <strong>Virginia</strong> related films.• HIGH STREET FILM FESTIVALShepherd UniversityReynolds HallShepherdstown, WV 25443<strong>Region</strong> 8, Jefferson CountyWEBSITE: www.highstreetfilmfestival.comDESCRIPTION: Founded in 2001 and designed with a rotatinggroup <strong>of</strong> producers each year, supporting local and studentfilmmakers and videographers.• LANDMARK STUDIO FOR THE ARTS4th and Main StreetsSutton, WV 26601<strong>Region</strong> 4, Braxton CountyCONTACT: Kevin Carpenter, PresidentDAY: 304-765-3766 or 304-765-3462EMAIL: kevincarpenter1@gmail.comWEBSITE: www.landmarkstudio.orgFACILITIES: theatre studio; film and video exhibition spaceDESCRIPTION: home <strong>of</strong> the <strong>West</strong> <strong>Virginia</strong> Landmark Players;home <strong>of</strong> the <strong>West</strong> <strong>Virginia</strong> Filmmakers Film Festival• LASCAUX MICRO-THEATER33 East Main StreetBuckhannon, WV 26201<strong>Region</strong> 5, Upshur CountyCONTACT: BrysonDAY: 304-473-1818FAX: 304-473-0781WEBSITE: www.vnarch.comDESCRIPTION: 40-seat theater house, w/digital exhibition <strong>of</strong>foreign and independent cinema• MARSHALL ARTIST SERIESJomie Jazz Center400 Hal Greer BoulevardHuntington, WV 25755<strong>Region</strong> 3, Cabell CountyDAY: 304-696-6656FAX: 304-696-6658EMAIL: grant2@marshall.eduWEBSITE: www.marshall.edu/muartserMISSION: Conduct two international film festivals annually(spring and fall) exhibiting six film selections with multiplescreenings.• MINI-CINEMA FILM FESTIVALRR 4, Box 425AFairmont, WV 26554<strong>Region</strong> 6, Marion CountyCONTACT: Justin ChannelEMAIL: justin@tromamovies.comWEBSITE: www.minicinema.tkDESCRIPTION: Held twice annually at the Book N Bean inFairmont, the festival provides up-and-coming filmmakersaround the world an opportunity to exhibit their independentshort films.• MORGANTOWN ADVENTURE FILM & PHOTO FESTIVALc/o Adventure’s Edge131 Pleasant StreetMorgantown, WV 26505<strong>Region</strong> 6, Monongalia CountyCONTACT: Jan KigerMAIN: 304-296-9007EMAIL: info@adventuresedge.orgWEBSITE: www.adventuresedge.orgDESCRIPTION: Held annually in April, the festival provides anopportunity for local filmmakers and photographers whosehearts and souls abide in <strong>West</strong> <strong>Virginia</strong> to showcase theiradventures from near and far. Artists are invited to submit films,slide shows, or photographs featuring adventure sports or theoutdoors. The festival includes a “locals’” film festival, gearswap, photo exhibit, and climbing shoe demo.• MOUNTAIN STAGE’S NEWSONG FESTIVAL600 Capitol StreetCharleston, WV 25301EVENT LOCATION: Claymont Court Estate, Charles Town,Jefferson County WV (<strong>Region</strong> 8)CONTACT: Gary ReynoldsEMAIL: gary@newsongfestival.com orinfo@newsongfestival.comWEBSITE: www.newsongfestival.comDESCRIPTION: The Mountain Stage NewSong Festival isdevoted to the writing and performance <strong>of</strong> original songs in allgenres <strong>of</strong> music, including roots, Americana, country, blues,jazz, folk, alternative, pop, world music, and beyond. The eventtakes place on the grounds <strong>of</strong> the historic 350-acre ClaymontCourt Estate, a few miles outside <strong>of</strong> Charles Town, <strong>West</strong><strong>Virginia</strong> (about an hour west <strong>of</strong> Washington, D.C. andBaltimore). NewSong aims to become a ‘United Nations’ <strong>of</strong>performing songwriters, where musicians from all genres andwalks <strong>of</strong> life convene, cross-pollinate, network with industryfolks, make fine music and great times happen. In addition toconcerts, camping and workshops, the festival features aperforming songwriter contest. Anyone has a chance to appearon the contest stage, and anyone has a chance to win.NewSong’s stages, campfires, and c<strong>of</strong>feehouse are open to alllevels <strong>of</strong> performers, from international stars to folks justbeginning to share their songs for the first time. Above all else,the festival aims to create an annual, supportive community <strong>of</strong>people who love to perform, listen to, and share original musicin a family-friendly environment.174

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