Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre "Shoot-out at the Kari Mae Corral": Nov. 7, Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Enjoy an evening dinner theater production along with fine culinary dining from Canaan’s own Executive Chef Nemat Odeh. Comedy, intrigue and good food adds up to a memorable evening. The doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Prices for the dinner and show are $40 per person or $15 per person for the show only. Visit www.canaanresort.com or call 304-866-4121 ext. 2600 for additional information.
Trees of Our Heritage: Nov. 8-Dec. 20, Parkersburg
This event will start with a reception at the Blennerhassett Museum on Nov. 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and will feature entertainment by area groups and musicians. The Victorian Society will provide refreshments and a Victorian Father Christmas will be available for the children to meet. Trees will be decorated with themes from various countries around the world and will remain on display through Dec. 20. Additional information may be obtained by contacting 304-420-4800 or visiting www.blennerhassettislandstatepark.com/schedule.html.
STOMP: Nov. 10, Capitol Theatre, Wheeling
STOMP, the international sensation, is making its triumphant return to the “Capitol Theatre” in Wheeling, W.Va., Nov. 10, 2009. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured, and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.capitoltheatrewheeling.com or call 304-233-4470 for more information and ticket prices.
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra: The Wonder of Love: Nov. 13-14, Charleston
Could it be that love is the one emotion above all others that defines us as human beings? In each of these works, the audience is taken to a special, intimate and often passionate place. Join in celebrating the mysterious depths of love at the Clay Center and enjoy a feast for the ears as well as for the emotions. The prelude is at 7 p.m. and the concert starts at 8 p.m. on both nights. Contact 304-561-3570 for ticket prices and information, or visit www.wvsymphony.org.
Winter Festival of Lights: Nov. 13-Jan. 3, Oglebay Resort, Wheeling
This year marks the 25th anniversary for the Winter Festival of Lights. The first year, displays and landscape lighting covered 125 acres over a three-mile drive throughout the resort. Since then, the Winter Festival of Lights has grown into an internationally acclaimed light show with more than a million lights covering more than three hundred acres over a six-mile drive throughout the resort. Every year, several new displays are added. The new displays at the show will use LED lights and all the existing displays will be converted to LED over the next few years. The Good Zoo at Oglebay will feature a lighting and musical extravaganza nightly on the zoo patio, with more than 35,500 LED lights choreographed to exciting holiday music. The event times are from dusk until 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from dusk until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. A per car donation is requested and is valid for the entire festival season. Visit www.oglebay-resort.com or contact 800-624-6988 for more information.
Pocahontas National Railway Historical Society Model Train Show: Nov. 14-15, Bluefield
This is a not-to-be-missed show for all railroad enthusiasts. Come and enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere in the Bluefield Youth Center with many displays for all ages. Admission is $5 per person or $10 for the entire family. Hours for the event on Saturday are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. For more information, contact 304-431-2593 before Nov. 14.