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The Phantom Six, TeamMate, Bonfire to play 123

123 Pleasant Street is set to host a night of music featuring some of Morgantown's most accomplished musicians with The Phantom Six, TeamMate and Bonfire rounding out a star-studded bill.

WVU to host 33rd annual Honor Band weekend for high school students

West Virginia University will be welcoming high school students from across the state and region for its 33rd Annual Invitational High School Honor Band event Thursday through Saturday.

Music

The Phantom Six, TeamMate, Bonfire to play 123

123 Pleasant Street is set to host a night of music featuring some of Morgantown's most accomplished musicians with The Phantom Six, TeamMate and Bonfire rounding out a star-studded bill.

The Avett Brothers deliver on label debut

North Carolina folk trio The Avett Brothers, set to perform a sold out show on April 20 at the West Virgina University Creative Arts Center, released their sixth studio album, "I and Love and You" in 2009 with a bit of a twist.

Van Halen tells no lies on ‘A Different Kind of Truth’

In the 1980's, "hair metal" was king. As a record label, if you had a band with big hair, makeup and a sappy power ballad, chances are you were going to have at least moderate success.

Events

WVU to host 33rd annual Honor Band weekend for high school students

West Virginia University will be welcoming high school students from across the state and region for its 33rd Annual Invitational High School Honor Band event Thursday through Saturday.

Caged Fury 16 sells out Event Center

Caged Fury 16, the state's second mixed martial arts event, took Morgantown by storm Saturday night to a sold-out crowd at the Morgantown Event Center.

Comics

Top Comics: Comics worth giving

Whether you know a comic book fan or just someone who may actually take the time to sit with a book, you can give comics as a gift. So, to help you out, here are a few suggestions I can make.

Comics Uncovered: a look at the independents

It's no secret that even comic books have fallen to the schemes of big business, but does that understanding represent the entire medium?

Theater

57th annual dance concert memorializes former dance student

West Virginia University's School of Theatre and Dance opened its 57th annual concert, Dance Now!, in memory of Emily Spickler last night at the Creative Arts Center.

‘Dance Now!’ concert to honor former WVU student

The West Virginia University Division of Theatre & Dance will present their annual dance concert "Dance Now!" Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Creative Arts Center.

Books

Foer novel ‘Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close’ brings relatable feelings to tragedies

Since the early days of Hollywood, directors have been adapting books to fit the big screen. Timeless classics such as "Dracula," "Frankenstein," "Harry Potter," and – I hate to say it – "Twilight" have hit it big time among moviegoers.

English Club visits DC for Shakespeare’s play ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

The West Virginia University English Club had what they hope will be the first of many traveling experience this past weekend.

TV

Super Bowl commercials 2012: pets, beer, super models

As the NFL's Super Bowl aired Sunday night, many viewers were there to watch the best of the best battle for number the one spot. But, for many viewers, the Super Bowl is not only about the game, but the commercials.

Armisen, Brownstein a match made in comedy heaven

"The dream of the '90s is alive in Portland."

Movies

Special effects in ‘Chronicle’ make it one of the year’s best so far

The weekend box office's top-grossing film, "Chronicle," has captured the attention of moviegoers nationwide.

Park Chan-wook’s Korean thriller ‘Thirst’ bites down on sexy vampire stereotypes

With the relatively recent onslaught of sexy vampires in films and television, these creatures of the night have lost all their dangerous and frightening edge. Robert Pattinson is far too debonair to seem threatening.

Radcliffe works magic in drama ‘Woman in Black’

"The Woman in Black," a quintessential British horror movie, was released Friday. It ranked number two in the box office polls this weekend, behind "Chronicle," earning $21 million.

Mountaineer Idol

Chelsea Malone wins Mountaineer Idol

A competition that started with 16 eager students ended last night at the Metropolitan Theatre in a vocal battle between the final three contestants.

Three finalists to perform for Mountaineer Idol title

Patrick Garcia, Ellis Lambert and Chelsea Malone will compete at Metropolitan Theatre in downtown Morgantown Sunday at 3 p.m. in the finale of West Virginia University's Mountaineer Idol.

Fashion

Choose fashionable footwear to make the transition between changing seasons

Despite the record-high temperatures that we have been experiencing this winter, it was announced Thursday that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, and we will be experiencing six more weeks of winter.

Big-city fashion comes to Morgantown

Morgantown's newest clothing boutique, Park & Madison, is bringing big-city fashion to Morgantown.

Dining

Carmona’s to celebrate two years

In March, Carmona's Cocina Mexicana in the Suncrest Towne Centre will be celebrating two years of serving Morgantown their homemade Mexican food.

Food to make you fall in love, best local eateries for Valentine’s Day dinner

For those who choose to celebrate Valentine's Day, it usually consists of going out to dinner with one's sweetheart. Deciding to go out for dinner is easy, the harder part is picking a good restaurant to impress your significant other.

Fine Arts

Ceramicist Jordann Wood to speak to art students at CAC

The West Virginia University Creative Arts Center will host nationally know ceramicist Jordann Wood for a special speaking engagement aimed at WVU art students, Thursday, Feb. 9.