Jazz Night at FireSide Grille

Charlie West Blues Fest

Charlie West Blues Fest is this weekend, May 18th, 19th & 20th! Click here for more information about this event!

The Empty Glass: Charleston Rocks

This is the go-to place for live rock and underground music in Charleston. Located in a funky house in the historically diverse area of Charleston’s East End, The Empty Glass has hosted some of the area’s favorite local and international legends, like Joss Stone, Drive By Truckers and Donna The Buffalo. They’ve also got a menu of tasty bar food to satisfy your hunger with pizzas, wings, corn dogs, and poppers. The generous beer selection includes just about any brew you can imagine. Stop by on Wednesday Wing Night for specials on buckets of beer and tasty chicken. Bring your guitar for Monday’s Open Mike Night or stop by for the party on Sunday night after the Mountain Stage broadcast. The Empty Glass hosts live music seven nights a week.

The Empty Glass
410 Elizabeth Street
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 345-3914

Taylor Books: Bibliophile’s Dream

Bibliophiles adore Taylor Books for its great book selection and charming, relaxed atmosphere. But it’s much more than just a great little bookstore. You can cozy up at a table with a great book, a cup of coffee, and a scone, or browse the art gallery and check out the creative endeavors of local artists.  Buy a card or a unique gift for a friend. They’ve also got hard-to-find magazines and books and if they don’t have exactly the book your heart desires, they’d be happy to order it for you. Check out Taylor Books's calendar for book signings, lectures, art classes, workshops, and live music. 

Open Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and till 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Open Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Taylor Books
226 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 342-1461

The Purple Moon: Charleston Vintage

If you’re into vintage mid-century design featuring 1950’s and 60’s furnishings and collectibles, you’ve got to check out The Purple Moon in downtown Charleston. Whether you’re on the hunt for Franciscan Starburst dinnerware right out of an episode of the Brady Bunch or the curvy elegance of an Eames Herman Miller chair, chances are you’ll find it at this haven for Atomic Era collectors. Only the finest mint condition items make their way to this shop, whose owners are experts in weeding out anything that’s not cream-of-the-crop. The Purple Moon's also got a cutting-edge art gallery, where you can scout out the latest creations of both local and national artists. Check out their website to peruse their inventory. Open Tuesday through Saturday and by appointment.

The Purple Moon
906 Quarrier Street
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 345-0123

Valentine’s Day At Hampton Inn

Valentine’s Day Dinner For Two At Fireside Grille!

Wedding Expo!

The Greenhouse: Unusual Fine Gifts

The Greenhouse sells gifts you won't find anywhere else. The shop specializes in the sort of unique gifts that are perfect for weddings, office gift exchanges, and birthday presents. The prices run from very inexpensive to quite hefty, and everything's lovely and priced right. There are many items available at The Greenhouse made right here in the USA as well, from stationery to furniture. Why go to five or six different stores looking for a gift to please everyone when you can find so many interesting things right here? Even if you're not looking to buy, The Greenhouse is fun to browse. And who knows, maybe you'll end up finding something you love and never knew you wanted! Come by and see why everyone raves about The Greenhouse.

Avampato Discovery Museum: Where Kids and Adults Can Explore the Wonders of Science

Is there anything better than watching a kid explore a science museum? Watching hands-on play spark ideas in kids’ heads is not only great for them, but also fun to watch. Charleston’s Avampato Discovery Museum is one of the best in the area. Located in the Clay Center, the museum sports a wide range of activities covering almost all of the sciences, from electricity and engineering to light and physics. All of them offer hands-on activities for kids of all ages to explore and play. This is truly a great destination for families of just about any makeup—everyone will find something to spark their interest. The third floor of the museum plays host to a number of rotating art exhibits to stimulate the other half of the brain as well. An attached planetarium showcases a number of daily shows where kids and adults can stargaze and be mesmerized by the world above and beyond.

Avampato Discovery Museum
1 Clay Square
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 561-3575
avampatoart.com

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