Monday, May 9, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
The State of State 2011
On Tuesday night April 26, 2011 Anthony Young received first prize for is entry 2nd Hope in The State of the State 2011 WVSU Student Juried Exhibition. Held in the Della Brown Taylor Hardman Gallery, Davis fine arts building on the West Virginia State University campus, students submitted works ranging from the traditional oil on canvas to more modern mixed media. Students had a chance to submit art that they had been working on this semester for a chance to have it hung in the gallery and possibly win one of four prizes.
Young’s winning entry was of mixed Media depicting a black male. The size of the piece was 30” by 40”. Taking home second place was a work titled “Revival in Fading Tethers” embossment on Somerset Velvet, by Katheryn Hawkins. The third place winner was Rosetta Smith “Downtown” oil on canvas. This was an architectural piece representing a portion of one of the buildings in Charleston. Rounding out the winners were Natalie Larson and Kaci Settle.
The exhibition runs from April 26, 2011 to May 11, 2011. Some of the artist that did not make it in to the Juried show, their art works can be seen in on of the art rooms located in Davis Hall.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
THE TITLE OF THE LINKS
Restaurants/Night Life
Arts/Entertainment
Event Spotlight
Calender of Events
Kids Corner
these are the titles of the links. If anyone has anymore suggestions just post a comments
Arts/Entertainment
Event Spotlight
Calender of Events
Kids Corner
these are the titles of the links. If anyone has anymore suggestions just post a comments
Imagination Sparked By Art Walk
Imagination Sparked By Art Walk
By L. Christie Linger
Every third Thursday of the month downtown Charleston comes alive. Art Walk is an event that spans approximately four blocks along Hale, Lee, and Capital Street. From 6 until 8 in the evening artists from the surrounding area showcase their work in establishments such as Taylor Books, The Purple Moon, and Art Emporium.
Art Walk creates a chance for the members of our community to socialize and take in the latest of the art scene all while getting in the daily recommended walk. Many venues provide free appetizers and refreshments to patrons. Before or after the Art Walk there are restaurants and cafes that line the blocks within quick walking distance for partakers to grab a bite to eat.
Capitol Street was pleasantly crowded during this past April’s event. Maps leading the viewers to different venues could be picked up from Taylor Books. With maps in hand, community members walked in building after building from beginning to end absorbing a variety of works. There were art works ranging from paper crafted statues, abstract paintings, and digital photography.
One crowd pleasing artist in particular was Amelia Schroeder. Schroeder’s work was located on the second floor of The Purple Moon. Her paintings were filled with vivid colors and smooth brush strokes. Schroeder’s work varied in and of them selves. Some works were abstract while others were fanciful portraits.
“Imagination”, oil on canvas, was a work that sparked talk amongst viewers of all ages both male and female. The artwork (shown to the right) was of a little girl with a bed sheet draped around her shoulders, newspaper tiara adorning her head, and a staff made up of a stick and flowers grasped tightly in her hand. The girl was leaping in the air with a vintage television in the background.
This work spoke volumes to some viewers. Charleston native Summer Hunt said, “ ‘Imagination’ is a work that expresses what this event is about. These artists put their imaginations to use to bring us wonderful works that we get to come out and see every month. It never fails; I always see a work that speaks to me just like this one is doing right now.”
“Imagination” was a work that inspired this writer to want to put my imagination into overdrive, to create with abandon and without constraints - just like the little girl in Schroeder’s artwork.
Many artists, not only Schroeder, come together with local businesses to create a place where imaginations soar and creations resulting from the soaring are showcased. The next time you find yourself needing something to pass the time on the third Thursday of the month, take a trip downtown and enjoy the local art scene.
By L. Christie Linger
Every third Thursday of the month downtown Charleston comes alive. Art Walk is an event that spans approximately four blocks along Hale, Lee, and Capital Street. From 6 until 8 in the evening artists from the surrounding area showcase their work in establishments such as Taylor Books, The Purple Moon, and Art Emporium.
Art Walk creates a chance for the members of our community to socialize and take in the latest of the art scene all while getting in the daily recommended walk. Many venues provide free appetizers and refreshments to patrons. Before or after the Art Walk there are restaurants and cafes that line the blocks within quick walking distance for partakers to grab a bite to eat.
Capitol Street was pleasantly crowded during this past April’s event. Maps leading the viewers to different venues could be picked up from Taylor Books. With maps in hand, community members walked in building after building from beginning to end absorbing a variety of works. There were art works ranging from paper crafted statues, abstract paintings, and digital photography.
One crowd pleasing artist in particular was Amelia Schroeder. Schroeder’s work was located on the second floor of The Purple Moon. Her paintings were filled with vivid colors and smooth brush strokes. Schroeder’s work varied in and of them selves. Some works were abstract while others were fanciful portraits.
“Imagination”, oil on canvas, was a work that sparked talk amongst viewers of all ages both male and female. The artwork (shown to the right) was of a little girl with a bed sheet draped around her shoulders, newspaper tiara adorning her head, and a staff made up of a stick and flowers grasped tightly in her hand. The girl was leaping in the air with a vintage television in the background.
This work spoke volumes to some viewers. Charleston native Summer Hunt said, “ ‘Imagination’ is a work that expresses what this event is about. These artists put their imaginations to use to bring us wonderful works that we get to come out and see every month. It never fails; I always see a work that speaks to me just like this one is doing right now.”
“Imagination” was a work that inspired this writer to want to put my imagination into overdrive, to create with abandon and without constraints - just like the little girl in Schroeder’s artwork.
Many artists, not only Schroeder, come together with local businesses to create a place where imaginations soar and creations resulting from the soaring are showcased. The next time you find yourself needing something to pass the time on the third Thursday of the month, take a trip downtown and enjoy the local art scene.
A Slyce or a Pie
A Slyce or a Pie
By L. Christie Linger
Downtown Charleston is now home to two new restaurants with one main thing in common – the both serve pizza. Slyce Pizza Company and Pies & Pints are serving up pizza not like the typical everyday order from Papa John’s. These two places happen to be serving up a variety of foods in an eat-in environment. While both establishments are offering up the same cuisine they vary in many ways making it perfectly acceptable to have two pizzerias in a one block radius.
Pies & Pints is located on Capital Street in close proximity to Taylor Books, Ellen’s, and the Kanawha County Public Library. The establishment is open Monday thru Friday from ?-? and Saturday from ?-?. Patrons of Pies & Pints are seated by a greeter and waited on by a waiter or waitress. The menu is full of variety, from Margarita pizzas to building your own pizza. The pizzas come in two sizes, small and large. On average and depending on the hunger level of the people eating, a small pizza costs about $12 and can feed approximately two people, while a large will run about $20 and feed around four people. The menu hosts a variety of alcoholic beverages including local and imported beers with varying prices.
The pizza crust is the best part about a Pies & Pints pizza. It is thinner, crispy crust with a high rim so that toppings can be piled in without spilling out. If one is up for trying new things or having gourmet pizzas than Pies & pints is the place to eat. The food is very tasty and one can tell the difference in the quality level found in these pizzas as opposed to chain pizzeria. However, if you have “plain Jane” taste buds and only want a cheese or pepperoni pizza then you may want to consider eating at another establishment. For me, the taste of the plain pizzas was not worth the cost.
Slyce, located just around the corner on Lee Street is open from 11am until 4am. They even deliver until 4 am with a $10 minimum order. Slyce is a more laid back, economically friendly version of Pies & Pints. Patrons seat them selves. Once in the restaurant dinners go to the counter and place their order. Once the order is ready patrons can pick it up at the counter. Like Pies & Pints, Slyce offers a variety of pizzas like BBQ chicken pizza. Slyce offers full size pizzas and a by the slice menu during lunch hours, 11am-3pm. The menu at slice not only includes pizza but pastas, wraps, salads, and deserts.
The wait time to get food at Slyce can be from 15 minutes up to 45 minutes. At times the wait can be discouraging because the lack of waiters and walk up counter provides a fast food feeling environment. The wait is no longer than the wait at Pies & Pints, but one expects to wait at this more upscale eatery. With that being said, the wait is worth it. Slyce offers up good food for a fraction of the cost of Pies & Pints.
Both Slyce and Pies & Pints provide an enjoyable atmosphere to grab a bite to eat in. Pies & Pints pizzas are of a slightly better quality and come with a bigger price tag. Slyce provides a more down to earth appeal while maintaing a good menu. If you are planning a night on the town and want a piece of gourmet heaven and a drink to wash it down stop by Pies & Pints and enjoy your meal. However, if you want something easier on the wallet or are out for a late night snack drop into Slyce and enjoy the variety.
By L. Christie Linger
Downtown Charleston is now home to two new restaurants with one main thing in common – the both serve pizza. Slyce Pizza Company and Pies & Pints are serving up pizza not like the typical everyday order from Papa John’s. These two places happen to be serving up a variety of foods in an eat-in environment. While both establishments are offering up the same cuisine they vary in many ways making it perfectly acceptable to have two pizzerias in a one block radius.
Pies & Pints is located on Capital Street in close proximity to Taylor Books, Ellen’s, and the Kanawha County Public Library. The establishment is open Monday thru Friday from ?-? and Saturday from ?-?. Patrons of Pies & Pints are seated by a greeter and waited on by a waiter or waitress. The menu is full of variety, from Margarita pizzas to building your own pizza. The pizzas come in two sizes, small and large. On average and depending on the hunger level of the people eating, a small pizza costs about $12 and can feed approximately two people, while a large will run about $20 and feed around four people. The menu hosts a variety of alcoholic beverages including local and imported beers with varying prices.
The pizza crust is the best part about a Pies & Pints pizza. It is thinner, crispy crust with a high rim so that toppings can be piled in without spilling out. If one is up for trying new things or having gourmet pizzas than Pies & pints is the place to eat. The food is very tasty and one can tell the difference in the quality level found in these pizzas as opposed to chain pizzeria. However, if you have “plain Jane” taste buds and only want a cheese or pepperoni pizza then you may want to consider eating at another establishment. For me, the taste of the plain pizzas was not worth the cost.
Slyce, located just around the corner on Lee Street is open from 11am until 4am. They even deliver until 4 am with a $10 minimum order. Slyce is a more laid back, economically friendly version of Pies & Pints. Patrons seat them selves. Once in the restaurant dinners go to the counter and place their order. Once the order is ready patrons can pick it up at the counter. Like Pies & Pints, Slyce offers a variety of pizzas like BBQ chicken pizza. Slyce offers full size pizzas and a by the slice menu during lunch hours, 11am-3pm. The menu at slice not only includes pizza but pastas, wraps, salads, and deserts.
The wait time to get food at Slyce can be from 15 minutes up to 45 minutes. At times the wait can be discouraging because the lack of waiters and walk up counter provides a fast food feeling environment. The wait is no longer than the wait at Pies & Pints, but one expects to wait at this more upscale eatery. With that being said, the wait is worth it. Slyce offers up good food for a fraction of the cost of Pies & Pints.
Both Slyce and Pies & Pints provide an enjoyable atmosphere to grab a bite to eat in. Pies & Pints pizzas are of a slightly better quality and come with a bigger price tag. Slyce provides a more down to earth appeal while maintaing a good menu. If you are planning a night on the town and want a piece of gourmet heaven and a drink to wash it down stop by Pies & Pints and enjoy your meal. However, if you want something easier on the wallet or are out for a late night snack drop into Slyce and enjoy the variety.
The Kid's Corner
The Kids’ Corner
Appalachian Power Park is an affordable attraction in the Charleston area. Power Park offers many family friendly events such as family fun night, free firework Fridays, kids fun zone (which includes several Jupiter Jump, slides, and blow ups), kids clubs, and much more. You can visit www.wvpower.com/ to learn about everything Appalachian Power Park has to offer.
The West Virginia Clay Center was designed to inspire creativity, learning and wonder through experiences in the Arts and Sciences. It was designed for all people of West Virginia and the regions surrounding. The Clay Center offers many children’s programs, camps, and clubs. The center is designed for all ages, from infant to adult; there is something for everyone to enjoy! To learn more you can visit their site: http://www.theclaycenter.org/
The West Virginia State Museum features a central show path, 26 discovery rooms and two connection rooms. Each room represents a part of West Virginia’s history. The museum is very informative and interesting. The center is appropriate for all ages. To learn more visit http://www.wvculture.org/museum/index-museumhome.aspx
Magic Island, along the Kanawha Boulevard is a common place for the city of Charleston to host kids’ events. Free family movie night is offered every Wednesday during the summer at Magic Island. At this point the schedule has not been released for the 2011 season, please stay tuned for updates.
A Little India with A lot of Spice
There are two things that any visitor will immediately notice about Little India, the first is the aroma of an array of spice that are unfamiliar but hunger inspiring and the second is the cacophony of voices that spread through the softly lit dining rooms. The music fades in and out between conversations, but the prompt hostess will have you seated so quickly that you will be part of the conversation in minutes.
No need to worry about the mixture of Southern and Norther Indian cuisine being too spicy. Little India offers four levels of spice: mild, medium, hot, and very hot. Plus the dishes are made to order, so every plate is fresh from chef to table.
Little India offers an extensive menu, and an excellent menu for vegetarians with 15 different choices. The Malai Kofta is a personal favorite and is consists of Potato and cheese dumplings and almond-cashew gravy the Vegetable Pakora are vegetable fritters.
Of course there are plenty of meaty selections as well including Beef Vindaloo and Tandoori Chicken. The menu of 49 entrees is sure to satisfy anyone’s appetite. Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Shrimp, Scallops, Goat, and Vegetables can be experienced in a knew and delicious way. It may take years to try everything on the menu, but the challenge would be a delicious and worth while one to take!
Don't forget to try the desserts and beautifully made Indian Drinks with made with yogurt. Little India also offers take out and catering, but the atmosphere of the restaurant is as comforting as the food
Casey Guet
For More information visit:
http://www.littleindiawv.com/menu.html
Lunch Buffet:
Monday-Saturday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sunday Buffet: 12 noon to 8:00 pm
Dinner Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Phone: 304 720-3616
Monday, May 2, 2011
East End Yard Sale
Everyone is gearing up for 21th year of the Charleston East End Yard. Hundreds of people gather to grab the best bargains and rare finds. On May 7th From 8:00am to 1:00pm the Saturday before Mothers Day. The sale stretches over several blocks of the Charleston East End and has been become a cultural phenomenon. People have traveled in the past from neighboring states like Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia, coming as far as Boston for the event. Sellers will be displaying items like electronics, baby goods, home goods, and selling hot dogs, lemonade and other goodies.
Participants can register with Ric Cavender at the Charleston area Alliance. The registration fee is $10 which includes membership in the East End Community Association, a listing on the official yard sale map and pick-up of leftover items by a local charity. Anyone wanting to participate that is not a east in member would receive a space in the Board of Education parking lot.
This is just another way to spotlight the East End Community working toward a better community for the future.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
My Article
Another Summer, Another MultiFest
By Jameyia Richardson
April 28, 2011
MultiFest is soon approaching and it always has so much to offer. Whether it be the food or the music MultiFest is a great experience for most. MultiFest (better known as the Multicultural Festival) will be celebrating its twenty-second birthday this year. MultiFest 22 will begin Friday August 5th at 7:00 p.m. and end on Sunday August 7th at 6:00 p.m. Yes, Multifest is a whole weekend event. Each day of Multifest has a theme. The first day is “teen/youth night”. On this particular evening there is a talent show followed by a music concert from one of todays top Hip Hop/R&B artists. The second day is “Old School Night”. Old school night is filled with beautiful jazz music followed by a concert from old school R&B artists. The third and final day is “Gospel day”. This day is filled with praise and worship from some of the top gospel groups in the valley. All this excitement is free to all public. Anyone and Everyone is welcome. The more people in attendance the more fun is had. Multifest is meant to bring unity among all cultures and races by displaying a diverse selection of foods, music, arts and so much more. The MultiFest is a family oriented festival and children can have a lot of fun playing on Jupiter jumps. Of course there is fun for adults too, they can enjoy music, food and explore what different cultures have to offer.
By Jameyia Richardson
April 28, 2011
MultiFest is soon approaching and it always has so much to offer. Whether it be the food or the music MultiFest is a great experience for most. MultiFest (better known as the Multicultural Festival) will be celebrating its twenty-second birthday this year. MultiFest 22 will begin Friday August 5th at 7:00 p.m. and end on Sunday August 7th at 6:00 p.m. Yes, Multifest is a whole weekend event. Each day of Multifest has a theme. The first day is “teen/youth night”. On this particular evening there is a talent show followed by a music concert from one of todays top Hip Hop/R&B artists. The second day is “Old School Night”. Old school night is filled with beautiful jazz music followed by a concert from old school R&B artists. The third and final day is “Gospel day”. This day is filled with praise and worship from some of the top gospel groups in the valley. All this excitement is free to all public. Anyone and Everyone is welcome. The more people in attendance the more fun is had. Multifest is meant to bring unity among all cultures and races by displaying a diverse selection of foods, music, arts and so much more. The MultiFest is a family oriented festival and children can have a lot of fun playing on Jupiter jumps. Of course there is fun for adults too, they can enjoy music, food and explore what different cultures have to offer.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Restaurant Reviews
Hello,
Sorry I missed class. Anyway I am going to Little India and Tricky Fish this weekend, so I will be focusing on those two restaurants. I plan on taking some photos while I am there, and although I am not going to Atmosphere again this weekend I already have some photos from there. I talked to Melissa about going to Slice so I can look into that as well. Natalie said she would like to have her comic in the zine, but she may just submit something she has already created.
Sorry I missed class. Anyway I am going to Little India and Tricky Fish this weekend, so I will be focusing on those two restaurants. I plan on taking some photos while I am there, and although I am not going to Atmosphere again this weekend I already have some photos from there. I talked to Melissa about going to Slice so I can look into that as well. Natalie said she would like to have her comic in the zine, but she may just submit something she has already created.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Events for Calendar
Hey Guys. As a comment to this post, post the events you know about in the Charleston Metro area that are happening between now and the end of August.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Logo Idea
This is my sample logo idea. Feel free to comment on it, steal parts of it for your idea, or reject it completeley. We can change color, font, size, or even the whole concept. I just thought it would be cool to have an outline of WV and a magnifying glass placed over the Charleston Metro area. Inside the magnifying glass it would be cool to have a close up map of the Charleston area. So that is what I did. I just now see that "area" is a bit difficult to read so I will need to move that part down a little, but not right now :)
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Article ideas
1. I second the notion of the Art walk being a feature. I think it has become a staple in the art community and there are plenty of local artist to feature. I would love to take some photos as well.
2. The annual East End yard sale is coming up in the beginning of May. This would make a good topic to cover.
3. Festivall will be gearing up for June. Posting of events should start coming out soon.
4. The East End garden tour will be held in May.
5. International Master Gardeners Conference will be held in Charleston WV 2011.
2. The annual East End yard sale is coming up in the beginning of May. This would make a good topic to cover.
3. Festivall will be gearing up for June. Posting of events should start coming out soon.
4. The East End garden tour will be held in May.
5. International Master Gardeners Conference will be held in Charleston WV 2011.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Article Ideas
Below are three ideas I have for articles/pieces I would like to cover. If these don't work let me know and I can come up with more.
- I would like to work on the calendar of events for the zine. If someone else wanted to help or eveyone contribute and I combine the stuff that is coool as well.
- My other idea for an article is to cover the artwalk coming up. I could do an overall piece on what it was like while spotlighting some of the arttists in the same article.
- My final article idea to review one or a couple of local rsturants such as: Pies&Pints, Tricky Fish, Lola's, etc.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Welcome
Hello all!
I have designed this blog to give us a bit more of a platform to discuss and build our class Zine. This should make it easier to brainstorm, edit and work together to create. As a class we decided that our Zine would be centered around the Charleston Metro area with a calendar of upcoming events, profiles on local art/artists, writers, musicians and festivals as well as some opinion pieces about local and current events.
We also decided on an editorial board as follows:
Editor in Chief: Christie Linger
Articles and Copy Editor: Casey Guet
Photography Editor: Melissa Hines
Layout: ?
Maribel, Tabitha and Jameyia you will need to decide what role you would like to play. Usually we have had more than one photography, articles and layout editors, so decide where you would like to play a part and let me know, most likely you can just comment here.
I have invited all of you to be contributors on this blog, so you should have no problem posting here. Blogger is pretty easy, so if you have any trouble just shoot me an email.
For this weekend I would like everyone to think about a story that they would like to write for the zine and post a proposal for that story here as a new post. I would also like you all to start thinking about layout and the design of a logo.
We will meet Tuesday in A315!
Have a good weekend!
I have designed this blog to give us a bit more of a platform to discuss and build our class Zine. This should make it easier to brainstorm, edit and work together to create. As a class we decided that our Zine would be centered around the Charleston Metro area with a calendar of upcoming events, profiles on local art/artists, writers, musicians and festivals as well as some opinion pieces about local and current events.
We also decided on an editorial board as follows:
Editor in Chief: Christie Linger
Articles and Copy Editor: Casey Guet
Photography Editor: Melissa Hines
Layout: ?
Maribel, Tabitha and Jameyia you will need to decide what role you would like to play. Usually we have had more than one photography, articles and layout editors, so decide where you would like to play a part and let me know, most likely you can just comment here.
I have invited all of you to be contributors on this blog, so you should have no problem posting here. Blogger is pretty easy, so if you have any trouble just shoot me an email.
For this weekend I would like everyone to think about a story that they would like to write for the zine and post a proposal for that story here as a new post. I would also like you all to start thinking about layout and the design of a logo.
We will meet Tuesday in A315!
Have a good weekend!
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