THOMAS
Cottrill’s Opera House
ArtSpring Silent Auction Opening Reception l Friday, May 22 5:30-7:30pm
Sponsored by: Tucker Community Foundation and Tip Top Café
Bidding begins with refreshments and music from Aurora Celtic.
Live at the Opera House: A Special Concert with Heather Hannah & Ben Nelson l Friday, May 22 l 7:30-8:30pm
Opera House Tours l Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May 24 l 1pm, 2pm
Tour Thomas’ Historic Opera House with members of Alpine Heritage Preservation who are working to restore this cultural icon.
Film Screenings l Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May 24 l 3pm, 4pm, 5pm
Sponsored by: Gov Con
Showcase of Plum Tuckered Film Festival Winners
The Purple Fiddle
Heather Maloney $10; Will Dailey to open l Friday, May 22 l 8:30pm
Four Prophet String Band FREE Afternoon Concert l Saturday, May 23 l 1 pm
Annabeth McNamara FREE Afternoon Concert l Saturday, May 23 l 3 pm
The Funk Ark $12 l Saturday, May 23 l 8:30 pm
Annie Stokes FREE Afternoon Concert l Sunday, May 24 l 1 pm
Annabeth McNamara FREE Afternoon Concert l Sunday, May 24 l 3 pm
The Spring Standards $20; Kai Welch to open l Sunday, May 24 l 8:30 pm
Square Dance!
Thomas education center l Friday, May 22 l 7pm
Everyone welcome! Kids! Beginners! Come early! $5 admission
A Fine Art Showcase curated by The White Room Art Gallery and Lamplight
Saturday, May 23 l 11am-5pm, Sunday, May 24 l 12am-5pm
An assortment of 18 fine artists presenting highly distinctive and original works of art
Mountain Mist Florist
Paint a Posey l Saturday, May 23 l 3-5pm
Paints provided for window painting. Color in a flower or design your own to help the garden bloom
TipTop
Sketches of Spain l Saturday, May 23 l 5-7pm
An Evening of Spanish wines and Miles Davis
Closing weekend of new works with melted crayons by Seth Pitt
Allegheny Holistic Healthcare
Thangka Art display from Nepal l Saturday, May 23 l 10am-2pm
Salud
Tapas Menu (small Spanish dishes) l Saturday, May 23 l 2-4pm
Old time jam l Saturday, May 23 l 5-6:30pm
Diamond Back Station
Sponsored by: Timberline Four Seasons Realty
Free cupcake decorating & “Be Your Own Artist” projects l Saturday, May 23 l 1-3pm
Live Music l Saturday, May 23 l 9pm
The White Room Art Gallery Annual Memorial Day Party
Opening of an exhibition of new oil paintings by Rebecca Wudarski l Saturday, May 23 l 6:30-10pm
(also at Lamplight)
Lamplight
Opening of an Exhibition of new oil paintings by Rebecca Wudarski and unveiling of new wearable art Featuring Shibori dye technique and explorations in raw silk by Nellie Rose Davis l Saturday, May 23 l 6:30-10pm
Riverfront Arts in the Park
Saturday, May 23 l 11am-6pm, Sunday, May 24 l 12-5pm
Thomas Riverfront first Arts in the Park!
DAVIS
Davis ArtSpring Center
Across from the Davis Fire Hall
ArtSpring Info Booth – find more information about the festival, music and demonstration schedules and local attractions l Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 l 9am-6pm
Music Tent featuring local and regional musical talent l SaturdayMay 23 and Sunday, May 24 l 12-6pm (see below for schedule)
Culinary Tent featuring:
Food vendors including ‘Good Nutch’ Local Appalachian Fare, Black Fork Coffee Roasters, Big Johns Family Fixins, Big White House Bakery, Pepper Jelly by Canaan Ladies Auxiliary l Saturday May 23 and Sunday, May 24 l 11am-6pm
Culinary demonstrations and tastings including baked goods, coffee, and local salsa l Saturday May 23 and Sunday, May 24 l11-6pm
BBQ cook off l Saturday, May 23 l 11am-2pm
Wine vendors featuring Healthberry Farms and Broken Tractor Winery l Saturday, May 23 l 11-6pm
and an Intro to Local Mushrooms workshop with Chip Chase l Saturday, May 23 l 2pm
Farmers & Artisans Market
Across from the Davis Fire Hall l Saturday, May 23 l 10am-2pm
Join us at the first market of the season. Produce, vegetable and flower transplants, baked goods, handcrafted arts, live music and more.
Locally Handmade Showcase
Sponsored by: Kingsford Manufacturing Co.
Davis Fire Hall l Saturday, May 23 l 11am-5pm, Sunday May 24 l 11am-3pm
Locally-handmade crafts to include ceramics, woodcrafts, handmade custom leather shoes, naturally crafted products, and more!
Friends of the 500th National Wildlife Refuge Photo Exhibition – annual photo contest winners and kids activities
Artist Demonstrations out front featuring blacksmithing, stained glass, caricature ($5 per portrait), and painting (see schedule at the demo site and ArtSpring info booth)
Student Art Showcase
Sponsored by: Canaan Cable
Former Q’s Corner (next to Sirriani’s Café) l Saturday, May 23 l 11am-5pm, Sunday, May 24 l 11am-3pm
An exhibition of 45 prize-winning works by Tucker County K – 12 students form the STArt (School-Town Art) 2015 Art Show. Also featured is the Tucker County History Tile Project.
Friends of Blackwater Photo Exhibition
Friends of Blackwater (next to Boomtown Java) l Saturday, May 23 l 10am-4pm
Come by and view the stunning photos by Paul Corbit Brown and Peter Miller.
WVHighlands Artisans Group
Members of WVHighlands Artisans Group will be demonstrating their arts throughout ArtSpring weekend, including spinning, pottery, painting, stained glass, leather, and much more. Special discounts all weekend l Friday, May 22 – Monday, May 25
Annual ArtSpring Champagne Party l Saturday, May 23 l 2-5pm
The Studio Gallery
Special Exhibition: Sacred Circle Drawings: Art of the Mandala by Paula Browning.
Painting, photography, ceramic, jewelry by local/regional artists. Free Coffee and Chocolates all weekend l Friday, May 22 – Monday, May 25
Mandala demo by the artist. Make your own Mandala l Saturday, May 23 l 11:30am-2:30pm
Wild Ginger & Spice
Tie Dye l Saturday, May 23 l 2-5pm
Bring your own item to dye or you can purchase one of our tee shirts or other articles, including pillowcases, for $5!
Take a Walk With a Photo Pro
Free activity, sponsored by BFS Companies
Saturday, May 23 l 1:30 – 3 pm l Explore historic Davis in the streets and along the Blackwater River with Ken McCoy as your guide to better photos wherever you are. Limited to 8 people.
Sunday, May 24 l 8:30-10:30am l Walk the beautiful Yellow Creek Trail and the Blackwater River environs with Vernon Patterson to capture views of spring in the Highlands you might otherwise not find. Limited to 10 people.
Sign up by email at artspringwv@gmail.com or check availability at the ArtSpring Information tent in Davis in the tented area. Meet at the ArtSpring Information tent 15 minutes before the scheduled time with your own camera and walking shoes.
CANAAN VALLEY
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Monarch Mania! l Saturday, May 23 l 10 am.
Drop by the Visitor Center to learn about Monarch butterfly conservation and participate in some fun arts and crafts projects! Materials will be provided.
Canaan Valley Resort
Aspen Hospitality Room
Tucker County Pop Up Gallery l Friday, May 22 – Monday, May 25
Stop by to learn more about local arts in Tucker County and where you can find more throughout the weekend.
Ben’s Old Loom Barn
Craft Demo by local artisans including weaving, spinning, basket-making and related arts. Kid’s Corner featuring wet felting and weaving l Saturday, May 23 l 10 am-5pm
Local artisans will be showing their work that is available in the Barn. Kid’s Corner will be available for wet felting and weaving l Sunday, May 24 l 1-5pm
Ben’s Old Loom Barn will be open for viewing and shopping local artisan work l Monday, May 24 l 10 am-5 pm
Sam’s Barnyard Animals & Petting Zoo
Summer Opening Celebration l Saturday, May 23 l 10am-4pm
Come join us for fun and games plus visit with some neat pets at Sam’s Petting Zoo. Games will include ‘Animal Decoration Contest’. Fun for the whole family!
PARSONS
River Rock Painting ‘Make It & Take It’
Mill Race Park l Friday, May 22, 4-6pm
Paint your own river rock and take it home with you! Supplies provided.
MUSIC SCHEDULE!
THOMAS
Friday
5:30-7:30 Aurora Celtic @ Cottrill’s Opera House
7:30-8:30 Heather & Ben Nelson @ Cottrill’s Opera House
Saturday
Noon Douglas Falls @ TipTop
1:00 Heather & Ben Nelson \
2:00 Kyle Rooke @ White Room
3:00 Klines @ ChristmasShop
4:00 Nellie Rose Davis @ Lamplight
5:00 Klines on stage by Purple Fiddle
Sunday
Noon Josh Steven @ Mansion Flats
1:00 Sugarfoot Stompers
2:00 Chris Quattro @ Quattro Music
3:00 LocalMotive @ TipTop
4:00 Richie Musgrove
5:00 Walter King
DAVIS
(in MusicTent across from the Fire Hall)
Saturday
Noon Big Hoax
1:00 Klines
2:00 Keith McDaniel
3:00 Bicklesnob
4:00 Bicklesnob
5:00 Blair Harper
Sunday
Noon Richie Musgrove
1:00 EMay
2:00 EMay
3:00 Walter King
4:00 Josh Stevens
5:00 Sugarfoot Stompers
