Christmas events light up the region weekend arts
Area residents can enjoy a packed holiday schedule with events across Richlands Bluefield and surrounding towns. The Princeton Community Hospital hosts a Christmas tree lighting December 13, Virginia Opera Association performs Hansel and Gretel in Richlands High School auditorium, and multiple parades Cantatas and Nutcracker performances follow December 14 to 22. Tickets vary by event with proceeds supporting arts groups and local venues.
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Princeton Community Hospital
PCH
Richlands
Virginia Opera Association
Richlands High School
Tazewell
Georgian Arts
Richlands Area
Bluewell
A.J. Manchin
Bluefield Dance Theatre
Falls Mills
Christian Church
Rosedale
Church of Christ
Don Wurtzen
Rosedale Church of Christ
Falls Mills Christian Church
Athens Church of Christ
Bramwell
Presbyterian Church
Connie’s
Bluefield
Arts and Crafts Center
Tazewell Christian Academy
Shepherds and the Lambs
Greenbrier
Princeton Towers
Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Andrew L Peery of Green Valley
Mr and Mrs Andrew L Peery celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a Nov 29 dinner at Frankies LaSalute Club Biluewell and a Nov 30 home reception. Married Dec 4 1935 in Bluefield by Rev C E Lundy. Children Phyllias Smith Patti Gregory Michael Peery Edward Peery Criss Tenna Peery host with nine grandchildren.
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Andrew L. Peery
Green Valley
Bluefield
Frankie
Patti) Gregory
Kingsport
Tenn
Michael Peery
Purcellville
Edward Peery
Rockville
Dr. Criss-Tenna Peery
Roanoke, Va
Roy Blankenship
Western Sizzlin
Miss Elizabeth Keene Crowned 1985 86 Miss Tazewell High
Crowned Miss Elizabeth Keene daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Keene of Cliffield Virginia at the 16th annual FBLA pageant on November 16 1985. Other winners included Tammy Mays Maharani Olamut Jennifer Peery Vicki Childress and Tonya Lambert. Roy and the late Mrs. Blankenship observed their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner at Western Sizzlin Bluefield.
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Elizabeth April Keene
Don Keene
Cliffield
West Virginia Flood Relief Telethon Broadcast Saturday
All 14 WV television stations join in a Flood Relief Telethon from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. aired live from the Charleston Cultural Center with radio audio on 20 stations. Headliners include Beckley born Chris Saran Don and Kathy Mattea with soap stars Kim Zimmer Krista Tesreau and Brian Taylor. A toll free line 1 800 WVA GIVE channels funds to Gov Arch Moore flood relief via Red Cross and Salvation Army.
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West Virginia
Charleston
Kay Murry
Morgantown
Metronews
Chris Sarandon
Cross Lanes
Kathy Mattea
Billboard
Mattea
Kim Zimmer
Reva
Krista Tesreau
Mindy
The
Guiding Light
Brian Taylor
Link
ABC
United States
Arch Moore
Flood Relief Foundation
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Bluefield Artist Bowling Gains National Recognition
1966 Bluefield High School graduate Bowling, who once failed art, now earns a national reputation with representation by Christine Richards Gallery in New York and shows across major cities. He started with toilet paper sculptures and street fair paintings, and credits Bluefield’s pace for his creativity. He and wife Debbie funded a community show featuring 30 of her photos and grapevine baskets, with a free open house Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. at the Center, continuing daily through Dec 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., contact 325-8000 for tours.
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Bowling
Bluefield High School
Christine Richards
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Chicago
Dallas
Miami
Atlanta
Bluefield
Debbie
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Ronea
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Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Plaza
W.va
Crossroads
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Den’s Smoke Shack
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Monfried Optical Naturalizer Shoes
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Beckley
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Total Look
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Young Chow Video Express
Sherry's Cafe
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