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Michael Carbonaro brings new show, ‘Lies on Stage,’ to Morgantown

BY ALISE CHAFFINS Frank Ocean once said, “There’s just some magic in truth and honesty and openness.” In his new show, “Lies On Stage,” playing Friday at the Metropolitan Theatre, magician and comedian Michael Carbonaro hopes to display the kind of magic that comes from ...

‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ comes off a little bland

One of the most cliche ways to show appreciation for someone can be to offer to buy them a beer. It represents a small token of gratitude and a moment of respite from whatever work they are doing. In 1967, Chickie Donahue decided he wanted to treat soldiers from his neighborhood to a brew. While they were still fighting in Vietnam. Director Peter Farrelly adapted this true story into a movie, “The Greatest Beer Run Ever,” currently streaming on Apple TV+. Slacker Donahue (Zac Efron) doesn’t really have anything going for him. He sees the news footage coming in from the front ...

‘Carrie: The Musical’ set to thrill at the Met Theater next weekend

Fans of Stephen King — or anyone who likes a good horror story — might want to check out the West Virginia University School of Theatre & Dance presentation of "Carrie: The Musical" at the Metropolitan Theater on High Street next week. Shows are scheduled for Thursday through Oct. ...

‘Werewolf by Night’ brings the best bits of a B monster movie

Most of the old monster movies I’ve seen have been on Mystery Science Theater 3000, where the hosts are lovingly mocking them, so my knowledge of the genre is somewhat limited. Even so, I do have a soft spot for old B-movies, so I was excited to watch “Werewolf by Night,” directed by Michael Giacchino and streaming on Disney+. Ulysses Bloodstone (Richard Dixon) has died, and his long sought-after bloodstone is available to whatever monster hunter can slay the beast (Carey Jones) that has the magical weapon embedded in its flesh. At the center of the hunt are Jack Russell (Gael ...

MAC to host butterfly art show on Saturday

Monongalia Arts Center, 107 High St., will host Monarchs @ Mon Arts from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. This free event is for all ages and will feature a Monarch butterfly art show, hands-on art activities, a selfie station and face-painting. Participants can also learn how to plant a pollinator garden. Morgantown is the first city in West Virginia to be named a member of Monarch City USA. This festival is part of Monongalia Arts Center’s (MAC) revitalization effort, currently led by the center’s board of directors. Monarch butterflies are West Virginia’s state butterfly ...

Area offers many opportunities to continue your creative education

Whether you explore the arts as a hobby, as a viewer, or as a working artist, there are opportunities to continue education, build your network and expand your skill set. Morgantown offers a variety of workshops, instructional classes and single-session craft events for locals and artists alike. Explore the following educational options below to get involved in our community and enhance your creative practice. Morgantown Dance Offering a variety of dance classes since 1991 is Morgantown Dance, located at 5000 Green Bag Road. While Morgantown Dance does offer numerous youth classes ...