West Virginia Fun and Events for Winter

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. October 14, 2008

FEBRUARY 14, 2007.

o Fasnacht celebration to chase away winter: Feb. 17, Helvetia. Enjoy a Swiss ritual the first settlers brought with them to Helvetia in 1869. This wild and interesting holiday has been celebrated each year since the settlers' first winter in Helvetia. Events include a lampion (candlelight) parade, masked ball and open mic at Star Band Hall. A buffet is offered 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hutte Restaurant. For additional information, please contact Eleanor Mailloux at The Hutte at 304-924-6435.

o 17th Annual International Water Tasting: Feb. 22 - 25, Berkeley Springs. Sample water from several countries and more than 100 municipalities at The Country Inn at Berkeley Springs. For additional information on the festival and lodging, please contact Travel Berkeley Springs at 800-447-8797 or visit www.berkeleysprings.com.

o 34th Annual Antiques Show and Sale: Feb. 23 - 25, Morgantown. Monongalia Arts Center hosts an antique show and appraisal opportunity. Hours are 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday and noon until 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $6. Antique and collectible appraisals on Saturday 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. and jewelry appraisals on Sunday 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Cost is $15 for a written appraisal and $7 for a verbal appraisal. For additional information, please contact John Kroeck & John Mickinak at 412-741-1631 or 724-832-7388.

o Hawks Nest State Park Dinner Theater featuring Jim Truman: Feb. 24, Ansted. Enjoy a versatile songwriter, singer and comedian for a show incorporating comedy with folk, blues and country music. Jim has opened shows for Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld and Roseanne. Restaurant opens at 6:30 p.m. and show begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $38.66 per person. An overnight package is offered for two adults with dinner and theater included for $129.96. For additional information, please call Hawks Nest State Park at 304-658-5212. Reservations are required.

o Star Lab at National Radio Astronomy Observatory: Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, Green Bank. Gather at the planetarium balloon to learn about our solar system. Admission is $3 per person. Program begins at 2 p.m. For additional information, please contact National Radio Astronomy Observatory at 304-456-2150.

o Film Festival at National Radio Astronomy Observatory: Mar. 2, Green Bank. Enjoy two movies that explore our solar system titled "The Magic School Bus Space Adventures" and "Origins Part II - How Life Began." Movies begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and observatory tour is included. For additional information, please contact National Radio Observatory at 304-456-2150.

o "The Mousetrap" Dinner Theater at Tamarack: Mar. 2 - 3, Beckley. Treehouse Arts Ensemble performs Agatha Christie's longest running murder mystery. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. and the performance at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person or $100 for season tickets. For additional information, please contact Tamarack at 304-256-6843, ext. 148/168 or visit www.tamarackwv.com.

The West Virginia Division of Tourism produces this media advisory with the help of other agencies and tourism businesses across the Mountain State. If you wish additional information about coming events in the Mountain State, please contact Caryn Gresham with the Division of Tourism at 1-800-CALL WVA. If you are an event organizer or promoter and would like to have your event considered for inclusion in the Adventure Advisory, please contact Gail Justice at gjustice@wvcommerce.org.