ENTRIES: Marshall University School of Art and Design offers a call for entries for the 15th annual National Juried Exhibition, which is displayed Jan. 5–Feb. 5, 2026, at Charles W. and Norma C. Carroll Gallery in the university’s Visual Arts Center, 927 3rd Ave. Artists age 18 and older living in the United States may submit up to three original artworks in any media. Entries must be submitted/posted online by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 25. Erika B. Hess, nationally exhibited painter, creator of the podcast I Like Your Work, and artistic director of Visual Arts at the Chautauqua Institution, is juror. Entry fees are $30 for general public and $15 for Marshall students. Accepted artists are notified by Nov. 17. Visit: www.marshall.edu/art-galleries/15th-annual-national-juried-exhibition/
THREE IN ONE: YWCA ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä recently hosted “An Evening with Tara Roberts†who spoke and enjoyed a reception at Katherine “Kitty†Dooley Community Center for Community Enrichment. Roberts is a storyteller, explorer and historian, as well as a groundbreaker and a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence and the first Black, female explorer ever to be featured on the magazine’s cover. Last but not least, she was named Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year in 2022. She recently released a book, “Written in the Waters: A Memorial of History, Home, and Belonging†and joined Diving With a Purpose diving group. The well-rounded individual of many interests has also been editor of several magazines and known as a storyteller.
WORKSHOPS: “Basic Photographic Techniques,†“Intermediate Photographic Techniques†and “Advanced Photographic Techniques,†all open to ages 18 and older and instructed by Larry Rees, begin this week at Huntington Museum of Art. The basic, but intensive workshop featuring six sessions, is offered from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 9 through Oct. 14, in Studio 3. The intermediate class is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 15 in Studio 3. The advanced session is from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 11 through Oct. 16, in Studio 3. The cost of each of the three topics is $120 or $150 nonmembers. Contact www.hmoa.org or 304-529-2701.
BLOOM AND BREW: Mason jar bouquets using fresh, locally grown flowers are designed with guidance from the Muddy Mountain Flower Farm from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Valley Park, Hurricane, West Virginia. Seasonal coffee drinks and sweet treats are provided by Ridge to Ridge Sips and Treats as part of the ticket, which is $50.
FILM: As part of the Classic Films Series hosted by Mix 100.9 and 102.3, “The Freshman†with Harold Lloyd takes place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at The Alban Arts Center, St. Albans, West Virginia. Popcorn and drinks are $1. Online tickets are $10 or at the door, $15.
YARD SALE: Putnam Aging offers an indoor yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Sept. 11-12, at 2558 Winfield Road, St. Albans, West Virginia.
CLASS: Two sessions of “Doormat Painting†is offered Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Valley Park, Hurricane, West Virginia. Classes, available at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., cost $30.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Noah Chongswatdi, only son of three children born to Drs. Nick Chongswatdi and Erika Harris of Ona; Martha Newby.
LATE BIRTHDAYS: Sheri Brown, Reese Kauffman, Sept. 1; April Crouse, Ruth Curry, Judy Grass, Valerie McMillion, Ed Mullins, Thomas Rogowski, Sept. 2; Jo Bess, Larry Clegg, Nathan Douglas, Joyce Moore, Sept. 3; Debbie Duespohl, Bobby Greene, Harold Stewart, Sept. 4; Jennifer Hart, Steve Huggins, Jessica Ray, Jeremy Simms, Angela Williamson, Sept. 5; Patrick Grace, Dan Norton, Wes Hager, Victoria Marsh, Darlene Smith, Sept. 6; David McCaine, Bailey Young, Sept. 7.
CHUCKLE: When Alice and her mom were in the kitchen preparing brownies, Alice watched her crack the eggs to add. With great content, Alice asked, “Can I hatch that one for you?’
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