Tag: Arts & Culture

Record Your Stories with StoryCorps!

West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) is partnering with StoryCorps to record, preserve, and share your stories! You can record an interview with a loved one in-person and add your story to American history at the Library of Congress.

[Huntington, WV]— West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) is partnering with StoryCorps to record, preserve, and share your stories! You can record an interview with a loved one in-person and add your story to American history at the Library of Congress.

The StoryCorps Mobile Tour will be at Marshall University in Huntington from September 12 to October 4.

“We are so excited to have StoryCorps return to West Virginia to collect the stories of the people who live here”, said WVPB Executive Director Eddie Isom. “We all have stories to tell and share with our loved ones, and it’s great that these conversations will be preserved. I hope as many people as possible takes advantage of this great opportunity while StoryCorps visits us.”

There are a limited number of appointments available, so reserve your spot today!

StoryCorps is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

About StoryCorps: Founded in 2003, StoryCorps’ mission is to help us believe in each other by illuminating the humanity and possibility in us all – one story at as time. They are committed to the idea that everyone has an important story to tell and that everyone’s story matters. 

About West Virginia Public Broadcasting:

The mission of West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) is to educate, inform and inspire people by telling West Virginia’s story. WVPB is an indispensable resource for education, news and public affairs, emergency services and economic development. Learn more at wvpublic.org or find us on Facebook and Instagram.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Amanda Rogers
Marketing Manager
304-556-4911
arogers@wvpublic.org

Paint Like Bob Ross with Nicholas Hankins

Learn to paint like Bob Ross during this step-by-step tutorial. You are sure to discover the joy of putting a brush on paper as you paint along with Nicholas Hankins, Bob Ross Certified Instructor and TV host. This virtual event allows you to follow along from home during this relaxing evening. Let’s make happy little trees together!

Paint Like Bob Ross with Nicholas Hankins
October 29, 2024, from 8:00 – 11:00 PM
ZOOM Webinar

Learn to paint like Bob Ross during this step-by-step tutorial. You are sure to discover the joy of putting a brush on paper as you paint along with Nicholas Hankins, Bob Ross Certified Instructor and TV host. This virtual event allows you to follow along from home during this relaxing evening. Let’s make happy little trees together!

About Nicholas Hankins

Nicholas Hankins began painting along with Bob Ross on his local public TV station in 1993. He was just eleven years old when he got his first Bob Ross paint kit, saying he felt “an indelible excitement that day which has grown exponentially over the past three decades.” Nicholas is a Certified Bob Ross Instructor and host of the new how-to painting series The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross’ Unfinished Season.

Tickets are $150.00 and include all of the materials needed to make your Bob Ross masterpiece.

Ticket Includes:

– Access to the Zoom Webinar

– Instruction by Certified Bob Ross Instructor Nicholas Hankins

– (1) Art kit which includes acrylic paint set, brushes, canvas, and palette paper

Ticket sales end October 4, so sign up now!

Want more information? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions.

The Hawks Nest Tunnel Disaster And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, author Raymond Thompson Jr. speaks with Inside Appalachia’s Mason Adams about his new book, “Appalachian Ghost: A Photographic Reimagining of the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel Disaster.”

On this West Virginia Morning, author Raymond Thompson Jr. speaks with Inside Appalachia‘s Mason Adams about his new book, “Appalachian Ghost: A Photographic Reimagining of the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel Disaster.” It recounts the 1930 industrial tragedy that killed more than 700 men, most of them African American.

Plus, this week’s encore broadcast of Mountain Stage features jam-grass pioneer Vince Herman and his band performing the song “Lost Lover’s Eyes.” It comes from his 2022 solo album “Enjoy the Ride,” and was performed at West Virginia University’s Canady Creative Arts Center.

West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting which is solely responsible for its content. 

Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University.

Appalachia Health News is a project of West Virginia Public Broadcasting with support from Marshall Health.

West Virginia Morning is produced with help from Bill Lynch, Briana Heaney, Chris Schulz, Curtis Tate, Emily Rice, Eric Douglas, Jack Walker, Liz McCormick and Maria Young.

Eric Douglas is our news director. Teresa Wills is our host. Maria Young produced this episode.

Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:43 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning

West Virginia Olympians And Wildlife Corridors, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the 2024 Paris Olympics concluded last night. But for the athletes that participated in the games, the memories will last a lifetime.

On this West Virginia Morning, the 2024 Paris Olympics concluded last night. But for the athletes that participated in the games, the memories will last a lifetime.

Ed Etzel was a West Virginia University rifle coach when he registered a near-perfect shooting score to win a gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. He recently spoke with reporter Chris Schulz about his experience and perspective 40 years on.

Also in this episode, Pittsburgh-based public radio program the Allegheny Front reports on an effort in Pennsylvania to establish wildlife corridors for the safety of animals — and drivers.

West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, which is solely responsible for its content.

Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University.

Curtis Tate produced this episode.

Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:43 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning

Jon McBride, A World War II Veteran And Drought-Resistant Farming, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, we look back at the life of Jon McBride, the first astronaut from West Virginia to travel to space. Plus, we hear about the life of Private First Class Mose Vance of McDowell County.

On this West Virginia Week, we look back at the life of Jon McBride, the first astronaut from West Virginia to travel to space.

Plus, we hear about the life of Private First Class Mose Vance of McDowell County. At age 21, the West Virginia native died in action during World War II. Eighty years later, he’s finally receiving a proper burial.

We’ll also dive into drought-resistant farming tips and the state of West Virginia’s Hope Scholarship.

Jack Walker is our host this week. Our theme music is by Matt Jackfert.

West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast that explores the week’s biggest news in the Mountain State. It’s produced with help from Bill Lynch, Briana Heaney, Chris Schulz, Curtis Tate, Emily Rice, Eric Douglas, Jack Walker, Liz McCormick and Maria Young.

Learn more about West Virginia Week.

Needles And HIV Plus A Virginia Author’s New Book, This West Virginia Morning

Major HIV outbreaks in Huntington and Charleston over recent years have exposed conflicting views on the disease among state officials and national experts. Most disagreement surrounds a single topic: needles.

On this West Virginia Morning, major HIV outbreaks in Huntington and Charleston over recent years have exposed conflicting views on the disease among state officials and national experts. Most disagreement surrounds a single topic: needles.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting and the Global Health Reporting Center report together on this issue, with support from the Pulitzer Center. It was reported by Caleb Hellerman, with production help from Emily Rice, as part of an ongoing series called “Public Health, Public Trust.”

Also this episode, southwestern Virginia author Jim Minick is a staple at Appalachian book and literary festivals. The author or editor of eight books, his latest is called “The Intimacy of Spoons.”

Inside Appalachia‘s Bill Lynch talked with Minick about Appalachian book festivals and writing about silverware.

West Virginia Morning is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, which is solely responsible for its content.

Support for our news bureaus comes from Shepherd University.

Maria Young produced this episode.

Listen to West Virginia Morning weekdays at 7:43 a.m. on WVPB Radio or subscribe to the podcast and never miss an episode. #WVMorning

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