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Free Solo Concert, Amelia Chan
 
Friday, June 13th at 7 p.m.
Amelia Chan, of the Montclaire String Quartet and West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, will be performing a solo concert at Café Cimino Country Inn. Works by composers including Bach, Telemann, Prokofiev, Ysaye, and Piazzolla.
This performance is FREE and
open to the public!
616 Main Street, Sutton WV - 304-765-2913
Special room rates available at Days Hotel (off exit 67 on I-79),
Just tell them you are here for the Amelia Chan Concert!
Biography Information on Amelia Chan:
Amelia Chan currently holds the Mary Price Ratrie Concertmaster chair of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, and is violinist of the Montclaire String Quartet.
Recent and upcoming highlights include playing Scheherazade under Gerard Schwartz; performing as orchestral soloist in John William's Three Pieces from Schindler's List; featured as soloist in Grant Cooper's orchestral work Appalachian Trail; a recital at the Eastern Mennonite University (VA); premiere of a work by composer John Beall with the Montclaire String Quartet; a residency at the Hong Kong International Youth Music Festival; a recital in South Dakota; and an upcoming solo recording project with Pittsburgh-based producer and sound designer Don Maue. Amelia has performed regularly with the New York Philharmonic. As concertmaster, she has worked with renowned conductors such as Michael Tilson Thomas, Manfred Huss, Sergiu Commissiona, Theo Alcantara, Elizabeth Schulze, Anton Coppola, Grant Cooper, Zednek Macal, Graziella Contratto, Jorge Mester, and Julius Rudel. This summer, she will appear as guest concertmaster with the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong in her native city.
Amelia's performances have been heard on WQXR, New York; WQED, Pittsburgh; West Virginia Public Radio; Scottish Radio, Scotland; and Radio 4, Hong Kong. She has been a recording artist for the Carnegie Hall website.
A devoted educator, Amelia Chan is on the faculty of the West Virginia State University, and has given master classes in universities and high schools in the US. With the Montclaire String Quartet, she performs age specific outreach programs for over 14,000 kids yearly. In her teaching, Amelia places strong emphasis on the awareness and anatomy of movement as related to music-making. She sees them as integral tools in developing playing technique and understanding musical ideas. She has extensive experience working with both professional and student musicians of different instrument focuses.
Amelia started learning the piano with her father John Chan. She then began her violin study at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. She is a graduate of the Mannes College of Music and Manhattan School of Music. Her teachers have included Alice Waten, Albert Markov, Shirley Givens, Lisa Kim, Yoko Takebe, Sheryl Staples, Glenn Dicterow, and double-bassist Julius Levine.
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West Virginia Day Festival
Saturday and Sunday, June 14th and 15th
Hillbilly Proud Productions and Shentel will host a weekend long celebration featuring Music, Motors, and Mountains; Saturday and Sunday, June 14th and 15th at Holly Gray Park, just 5 minutes from Flatwoods, WV.
The gates open at 9:00 a.m. both days. The first 500 cars each day will receive a door prize with further prizes awarded throughout the day. Food and vendors set up near the Family Area along with the Braxton County Animal Shelter, The Black Diamond Girl Scouts, an infant area, kids' activities, inflatables and more to keep everyone entertained.
Mud bog begins at noon with all classes of the speed pit & the 2' pit racing on Saturday. Sunday races begin at noon with the 2' pit open and racing in the deep pit.
Car show on Saturday featuring classics, muscles, and imports and on Father's Day a 4x4 Show with vehicles intended for racing and recreational use. Each day registration for the shows will end at 1:00 p.m. with door prizes and trophies awarded. Registration is free with gate admission.
The Schmitt's Saloon Musical Stage will host The Davisson Brothers both days of the festival. Saturday, The Davisson Brothers Band will take stage at 8:00 p.m. with The Mon Valley Pickers opening the show at 7:00 p.m. Sunday will be a special Father's Day Show beginning at 1:00 p.m. The show features the Davisson Brothers Band along with their father's band The Eddie Davisson Band, their nephew Landon McFadden and WVU football legend Owen Schmitt.
The West Virginia Day Festival is set at beautiful Holly Gray Park in Braxton County, West Virginia and is just 5 minutes from the I-79 Flatwoods exit with hotels, dining and more available nearby. Admission for adults is $12 a day with weekend packages available for $20. Kids under the age of 12 are free and military members can get ˝ off with presentation of an active ID.
Reduced room rates available at Days Hotel and Microtel.
Call for details and reservations.
Days Hotel (off exit 67) - 304.765.5055
Microtel (off exit 62) - 304.364.6100
For more information on the WV Day Festival visit wvday.com.
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Pasta and Jazz Night
Friday, July 18th at 6:30 p.m.
Cafe Cimino Country Inn.
WV's premiere Country Inn is located in Sutton's Historic District on the banks of the Elk River, two miles off I-79 at exit 62. A casually elegant destination with award winning hospitality & cuisine and a full bar. Guest rooms offer private bathrooms, individual heating, air conditioning, and tv. The scenic beauty, surrounding mountains, and 500 ft. of access to Elk River, offer guests wildlife viewing and some of state's finest trout/bass fishing. Guests can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, fine arts & crafts, and spa services. Near-by Sutton Lake offers boating, swimming and sunbathing.
The members of Neotronic include Sutton resident Bo McMillion (guitar/vocal), Rob Masten (sax/vocal), Chris Newsom (drums), Neotronic is an eclectic mix of electronica, loops, reggae, latin, jazz, and jam styles.
Shane Meade is a gifted singer songwriter and catalyst behind the soul-infused, rock jazz project Shane Meade & the Sound. His music captivates the imagination, and audiences connect to his inspirational lyrics and universal subject matter. His unique and soulful style helps deliver an engaging live performance that is both powerful and uplifting.
Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Music begins at 7 p.m.
$25 per person plus tax and gratuity
Café Cimino Country Inn
Al Fresco Italian buffet, music & cash bar
That Dam Race 5k Run will take place the following morning at the Sutton Dam. Pasta and Jazz Night is an excellent opportunity to "carb-up"
before the big race
Book a room at 10% off and enjoy the 5k the next day!
Sponsored by the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association
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That Dam Race 5k
Saturday, July 19th
Race begins at 8 a.m.
Registration begins at 7 a.m.
The 6th annual That Dam Race 5K walk/run is held in Sutton, West Virginia at the Sutton Dam. The course begins under the backdrop of the magnificent Sutton Dam at the Downstream Recreation Area. Participants then have a strenuous climb up hill to and then across the top of the dam. The course takes runners on a trip through the woods and down to the Elk River. Participants then hit the brick paved streets of historic downtown Sutton past many beautiful, historic buildings. The finish line is nearly in sight as participants head back up river with the dam in the distance. The race ends back at the Downstream Recreation Area where it began.
Come and run/walk one of the toughest and
most unique courses in the region!
The proceeds of this years Dam Race will go to
Braxton area Back Pack programs.
Spending the night?
Microtel and Days Hotel are offering reduced rate rooms for this event. Just let them know you are here for "That Dam Race 5k" to receive your discount! Phone numbers listed below.
Microtel - 304.364.6100
Days Hotel - 304.765.5055
Directions
Sutton Dam (Start)
From I-79, take Exit 62 Sutton/Gassaway. Turn left on route 4, approximately 2 miles into Sutton. Turn right onto 2nd Street, cross the bridge over Elk River and turn left toward the dam on Stonewall Rd. Keep left until you find yourself at the Sutton Dam.
Be sure to carb-up before the race this year at the 6th Annual
Pasta and Jazz Night at Cafe Cimino Country Inn.
For more information on Pasta and Jazz Night call
(304) 765-2913
Pasta and Jazz Night is sponsored by WVONGA
(West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association)
Like the 5K race on Facebook to stay up to date.
Call 304.765.6533 or EMAIL for more information.
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Elk River Canoe and Kayak Float!
Saturday, July 19th at 1 p.m.
Join us at the Sutton Dam in Sutton, WV for the second annual Elk River Float! The float will begin at the Sutton Dam and end at the Gassaway Dairy Queen. The float is about 5 miles long and will take 2-3 hours to complete. Microtel and Days Hotel are offering a discounted room rate to float participants. Details below. The float is free and open to the public.
NEW THIS YEAR!
A bus will be provided to shuttle participants prior to the float.
No need to bring two vehicles or to orchestrate
complicated pick-up plans!
It's simple!
1. Come to the Sutton Dam.
2. Drop off your canoe or kayak.
3. Drive to the Gassaway Dairy Queen and park.
4. Board shuttle bus to return to the dam.
5. Float the beautiful Elk River at whatever pace you like to the
Gassaway Dairy Queen, where you'll find your car
waiting for you as well as a
FREE DQ Mini Blizzard!
Spending the night?
Microtel and the Days Hotel are offering reduced rate rooms for this event. Just let them know you are here for the Elk River Float to receive your discount! Phone numbers listed below.
Microtel - 304.364.6100
Days Hotel - 304.765.5055
The Elk River Float will take place after That Dam Race 5K.
While you're there click "join" to keep
up to date on details of this event.
Click Here for a river map.
Directions
Sutton Dam (Start)
From I-79, take Exit 62 Sutton/Gassaway. Turn left on route 4, approximately 2 miles into Sutton. Turn right onto 2nd Street, cross the bridge over the Elk River and turn left toward the Dam on Stonewall Rd. Keep left until you find yourself at the Sutton Dam. Unload boats at the round about. After unloading boats, park in near-by parking lot.
Gassaway Dairy Queen (Finish)
From Dam: When leaving Sutton, go west on Main Street. At the Y intersection go left toward Gassaway on Route 4. Stay on route 4 into Gassaway. Turn left onto Lee Street. Dairy Queen will be on your right. Park behind the Dairy Queen in the back lots close to the river. Overflow can park in any near-by public parking.
Call 304.765.6533 or EMAIL for more information.
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Fiesta Summer Tent Sale
Everything Fiesta has announced the dates for their Summer Tent Sale!
Make your plans to attend today!
July 31st - August 2nd
8 a.m. - 7 p.m. on July 31st
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. on August 1st and 2nd
Call 304.765.5383 for more details.
for updates and info.
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More From Cafe Cimino Country Inn
Come enjoy Tapas Tuesday by the Elk River at the riverfront bar every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tapas Tuesday is a great introduction to Cafe Cimino fare at a bargain price... Two Tapas for 22 Bucks!
Cafe Cimino Country Inn offers live music by in-house "songbird" Elaine Wine during the dinner hours of 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each Friday and Saturday. Elaine shares an eclectic blend of jazz, ballads, folk and mellow rock. If you enjoy being near the music, priority seating can be arranged based on availability.
304.765.2913
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