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5 Best: Jeff Dunham, Opera Guild Gala and more
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. -- A comedy show. The symphony. A rock music tribute. This weekend in the Kanawha Valley is full of eclectic events. If you’re having trouble choosing something to do, might we suggest these five best bets? And if you’re looking for more local fun, check out the full Kanawha Valley Weekend calendar.
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1. Mountain Mission Christmas Sale
‘Tis the season – almost, at least. Get a head start on your holiday décor shopping at the annual Mountain Mission Christmas Sale, which runs from Thursday through Saturday. This event has it all: Christmas trees, decorations, lights, ornaments, wreaths, wrapping paper and more. The best part: Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Mountain Mission’s efforts to help neighbors in need.
If you go: Mountain Mission Christmas Sale, Thursday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 8, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 9, 8 a.m.-noon. Free entrance. Mountain Mission, 1620 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
2. Jeff Dunham
Comedian Jeff Dunham and his troupe of preposterous puppets will grace the local stage on Saturday. That’s when the ventriloquist brings his “Artificial Intelligence” tour to town. Be prepared for antics and hysterics in this one-night event. He has promised to make you laugh -- the majority of you, anyway.
If you go: Jeff Dunham, Saturday, Nov. 9, 5 p.m. $65 per person. Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.
3. Light Opera Guild 75th Anniversary Gala
If you want to let loose and help a good cause, look no further than the Charleston Light Opera Guild’s 75th Anniversary Gala. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, dancing and more with your friends and neighbors, all while raising funds for a local performing arts organization – black tie optional.
If you go: Charleston Light Opera Guild 75th Anniversary Gala, Saturday, Nov. 9, 6 p.m. Tickets $125 per person, $75 for those under age 21. Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.
4. West Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s “American Voices”
Spend your Saturday evening at the orchestra. Enjoy music by Leonard Bernstein, Missy Mazzoli, Aaron Copland, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin and a selection of other American composers. And don’t forget to bring a friend – or two.
If you go: West Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s “American Voices”, Saturday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $14-$74 per person. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
5. Led Zeppelin Tribute Concert
Rock out to the music of Led Zeppelin at this Get the Led Out concert. Enjoy blues-soaked, groove-driven anthems while jamming with other fans of the 1970s English band. Come for the music, but stay for the experience.
If you go: Led Zeppelin Tribute Concert, Saturday, Nov. 9, 8 pm. Tickets $35-$59.50 per person. Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.
Michael Ramsburg is a Kanawha County communities reporter. He shares his work on NewsBreak and in the free weekday Kanawha Valley Update newsletter. He can be reached at ramsburgreports@gmail.com or by calling 304-370-3067.
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