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Greenbrier Valley Theatre
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2nd Annual Lewisburg Chocolate Festival Concludes With A Chocolate Celebration and Demonstration at GVT Lewisburg, WV – Greenbrier Valley Theatre hosts A Chocolate Celebration and Demonstration featuring award-winning chef and author Marcel Desaulniers on Saturday, March 21 at 8pm. Tickets are $25 and include a cocktail party (one free drink included in the ticket price), a chocolate demonstration by Desaulniers, and a post-party featuring music by The Washington Street Strutters and chocolate desserts prepared by the chef. The Celebration is the final event of the 2nd Annual Lewisburg Chocolate Festival. Marcel Desaulniers, best known as the award-winning author the Death By Chocolate cookbook, is the executive chef and owner of the Trellis Restaurant in Williamsburg, Virginia. In 1988, he was inducted into the American Academy of Chefs, the honor society of the American Culinary Federation. He is past president and chairman of the board of the Virginia Chefs Association, a past member of The Board of Directors of the International Association of Culinary Professionals, and is trustee emeritus of The Board of Trustees for the Culinary Institute of America. He is the author of ten cookbooks, most recently I’m Dreaming of a Chocolate Christmas in October 2007. Desaulniers’ Death by Chocolate and I’m Dreaming of a Chocolate Christmas cookbooks are available at Carnegie Hall, Cooper Gallery, Greenbrier Valley Baking Company, Greenbrier Valley Theatre, Harmony Ridge Gallery, and North House Museum for $18. A complimentary book signing by the author is scheduled in front of GVT from 1 – 3pm. The Washington Strutters formed in early 2007 and play "warmed up" dixie land and other familiar favorites. The group plays regularly at The Irish Pub in Lewisburg and includes Joe Buttram (clarinet), Cathey Sawyer (vocals), and Tony Haworth (piano). For more information or to purchase tickets contact GVT Box Office at (304) 645-3838 or (866) 888-1411. GVT Box Office hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 1 – 5pm. GVT is West Virginia Official Year-Round Professional Theatre and is located at 113 E. Washington Street in Lewisburg, WV. Visit www.gvtheatre.org for all GVT events. For a complete schedule of Chocolate Festival events visit www.lewisburgchocolatefestival.com. The 2008 Lewisburg Chocolate Festival supports the Greenbrier Humane Society. The Lewisburg Chocolate Festival is a collaboration effort between the Lewisburg Downtown Business Association, The North House Museum, Carnegie Hall, Inc., Greenbrier Valley Theater and the Greenbrier County Convention and Visitors Bureau. |
GVT’s Winter Art Show Continues Greenbrier Valley Theatre’s Winter Art Show is underway and features artists, Brandon Fleshner, Sharon Johnson, Shoshanna Schwimmer, Shirley Taggart, and photographer Gary Cooper. The exhibit will continue through March 2008. Open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm, GVT’s Daywood Lobby is always full of artwork and admission is free to the public. GVT’s 14th Annual Art and Benefit Auction is April 19, 2008.
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Lewisburg Designated a Certified Arts Community The West Virginia Division of Culture and History has designated Lewisburg as a Certified Arts Community. According to the Division of Culture and History’s web page the Certified Arts Community Program “recognize[s] communities that have shown commitment to expanding public participation in the arts or preserving historic sites.” In a letter to Mayor John Manchester, Director of Arts Jeff Pierson said that “Lewisburg over the past few years has proven its role in the arts community by encouraging such groups as Trillium Performing Arts Collective, West Virginia Arts Presenters, Greenbrier Valley Theatre, Carnegie Hall, and Dottywood.” In his letter Mr. Pierson also recognized the Cooper Gallery, Harmony Ridge Gallery, and the New Horizon Gallery as well as Lewisburg’s First Fridays. The West Virginia Division of Culture and History notes that, “to be eligible, communities must support arts organizations by providing volunteer governance, financial contributions and audiences for arts programming; adopt a resolution indicating recognition of the importance of the arts to economic development, educational quality and civic involvement; and demonstrate successful collaborations between arts, humanities and heritage groups, and business leaders and jurisdictional agencies.” In the fall of 2006 numerous arts organizations and businesses in the county came together to plan and promote events and activities in the area by forming the Greenbrier Valley Cultural Roundtable. This group meets quarterly to share performances and activities and to discuss how the active arts scene of the area can be promoted. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3 at Greenbrier Valley Theatre and is open to all arts organizations, businesses, and supporters of the arts.
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