Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Jan. 30- Feb.16 

Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum: through April 19, Wheeling.

The Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum in Wheeling will be hosting the temporary exhibit "Making Winter BEARable.” The exhibit, which runs from Jan. 12 thru April 19, 2009, features many teddy bears from the collections of Leona Miller and the late Joan Bealer. These delightful bears are from manufacturers such as Steiff, Boyds, Ganz and Knickerbocker. It's a wonderful exhibit for the kids! The Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum is currently open Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the final tour starting at 4 p.m. each day. For additional information, call 304-242-8133 or visit the www.toyandtrain.com.

West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show: Jan. 30-Feb. 1, Charleston.

Organized by the West Virginia Trophy Hunters Association, the West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show brings hunters and fishermen in contact with organizations that can provide them with goods and services related to these activities. Hours are Friday, Jan. 30 from noon - 9 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $1 for children age 6 to 12 and free for children under 6. The auction of hunting and fishing trip and related items will be at 5 p.m. Saturday.  For more information, visit www.wvtrophyhunters.com/show.htm.

Musical Performance by Lilly Mountaineers:  Jan. 31-Feb. 1, Hawks Nest State Park, Ansted.

Join masters of bluegrass music Lilly Mountaineers at Hawks Nest State Park on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. The Lilly family is known throughout the bluegrass circuit and presents a terrific show. Members of the music group include Daniel Lilly, bass guitar and vocals; Mark Lilly, guitar and vocals; Beth Sparks, vocals; Steve Sparks on drums; state banjo champion player, Rad Lewis; and twice state fiddle champion, Johnny Truman. Overnight packages and dinner theater only tickets are available. Reservations required. For more information, visit www.hawksnestsp.com or call 304-658-5212.

Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra performs "An Irish Pops Concert":  Feb. 8, Charleston.

From Ireland, this 95-piece Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra presents "An Irish Pops Concert" Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, at 3 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium in Charleston. Vocal and instrumental soloists accompany the Dublin Philharmonic to make this concert memorable. Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for full-time students.

For more information, visit www.cmawva.org.

Purple Fiddle, Mountain Music Weekends: February Concerts, Thomas.

The Purple Fiddle is a family-friendly and smoke-free music venue located in Thomas, just two miles north of Blackwater Falls State Park. Music program is diverse and includes old-time and traditional bands, rock ‘n' roll, jazz, funk, reggae, old country, blues, Celtic, folk and Latin. Cover charge. Children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. For a complete list of bands, concert times and more information, call 304-463-4040 or visit www.purplefiddle.com.

North Bend State Park’s Sweetheart Weekend: Feb. 13-15, Cairo.

Bring that special someone to North Bend for a romantic getaway weekend, including romantic hikes, crafts, gourmet meals, entertainment and a sweetheart dance. For more information, call 304-643-2931 or visit www.northbendsp.com.

 Ragamala Music and Dance Theater's SVA: Feb. 16: Shepherdstown.

Ragamala Music and Dance Theater presents SVA ("Vital Force") with feature soloist Aparna Ramaswamy and guest artist Waidaiko Ensemble Tokara of Japan on Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. The production will be held at the Frank Center Theater at Shepherdstown University. Ragamala bridges the gap between ancient and modern cultures, exploring a unique style of living poetry for the stage. Performance followed by a Q-and-A format with the artists. Tickets are $20 for general admission; $15 for seniors/Shepherdstown University staff; and $5 for children under 18. Free to Shepherdstown University students with Rambler ID. For more information call, 304-876-2159 or visit www.shepherdstownfilmsociety.org.

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