This Month at the Clay Center
August 2010
Single tickets on sale now for the Clay Center Presents Fall 2010 season!The Fall 2010 performance season is packed full with shows from the Chick Corea Trio, David Sedaris, Step Afrika! and Dionne Warwick, as well as special event performances by Peter Frampton and The B-52s & Blondie. Single tickets to individual shows are now on sale. Season packages are also still available.
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Performances
Grammy Award WinnerPeter Frampton
Thursday, August 5, 8 pm
Come and see why Rolling Stone magazine calls Frampton "one of those quintessential '70s success stories." This legendary rock guitarist will blow you away with such hits as "I'm in You," "I Can't Stand It No More" and "Do You Feel Like We Do?" in an evening of thrilling guitar solos, romantic piano ballads and all-around great music.
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The B-52s & BlondieTuesday, August 24, 8 pm
Relive the New Wave era of the '70s and '80s with two iconic bands in one night! Bursting onto the scene with their own brand of feel good music, The B-52s showcase their trademark quirky style in such songs as "Rock Lobster" and the ultimate party hit "Love Shack." Don't miss the timeless band Blondie performing its unique style of music with such hits as "Heart of Glass and "Call Me."
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Upcoming Events
Free Lunchtime Lecture***
Appalachian Herbals for Health: How They Work and How They Can Hurt (Potential Drug Herb Interactions) with Dr. Rebecca Linger
Wednesday, August 11, 12:15 pm
Dr. Linger, assistant professor at the University of Charleston's School of Pharmacy, will present some common herbal remedies from Appalachia and discuss how they help with general health. She will also look at potentially dangerous drug interactions.
Adult Workshops
Clay Center Drawing Studio
Wednesdays, August 4, 11 & 18, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Fee: $7 per person
Take advantage of these open studio sessions taking place in the Clay Center art gallery on Wednesday evenings this August. August 4 we will find inspiration from works on display in the gallery. August 11 will focus on a large still life. The final session will feature a live, clothed model to sketch. Some supplies provided, but participants are invited to bring their own drawing tools and paper as well. Session leader will be on hand to offer advice and suggestions.
Outclass the Competition - Business Etiquette Seminar with Loren Smith
Saturday, August 21, 9 am - noon
Fee: $20 per person
Loren Smith, International Corporate Etiquette and Protocol Consultant, is a graduate of The Protocol School of Washington. Ms. Smith's seminar will provide you with the tools necessary to enhance your professional skills and give you an advantage in the business arena. From introductions and cultural awareness to mingling and more, learn how to distinguish yourself fromt he competition. All supplies provided.
***Exhibit admission not included.
Family Fun
Aviation Celebration!
Saturday, August 14, 11 am - 4 pm
Join us for some high-flyin' fun at our new Family Fun Day! Make paper airplanes, test your creations at the flying range and see a special science demonstration!
Summer Discovery Camps
Register today! Fees vary. Call 304-561-3555.
Adventures in Art I & II - SOLD OUT; Waiting list available
August 3-6, 10 am - noon, grades K-2
Adventures in Art I & II
August 3-6, 1 pm - 3 pm, grades 3-6
Milton’s Marvels of Science*
LIVE demonstrations in Earth City daily at 1, 2 & 3 pm!
August: Can You Paint With All the Colors? – Travel back in time to learn how paints were made, how to mix colors and some basics of painting. Bring your creativity for our painting challenge!
Wee Wednesdays*
Visitors age 5 and under (and their caregivers) can enjoy stories and crafts every Wednesday at 11 am & 1 pm
August 4: Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown
August 11: Hush, Little Alien by Daniel Kirk
August 18: Don't Let the Pigeons Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems
August 25: Katie and the Dinosaurs by James Mayhew
Check out other upcoming programs and events!
Art, Nature and the American City, 1840-1955: Selections from the Spanierman Gallery
Enjoy some of the finest paintings from major American representational art movements over a 115 year period.
Urban and Rural Landscapes from the Permanent Collection
The Clay Center's permanent collection includes more than 200 landscapes and cityscapes dating from 1835 to 2006. This exhibition includes visitors' favorites as well as works that have rarely been exhibited.
In the ElectricSky Theater
Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag
Shows Wednesday - Sunday at noon, 1, 3 & 4 pm
Hop into the cockpit and soar into the wild blue yonder with us in an all new giant screen experience that takes viewers into the lives of fighter pilots as they train for combat.
Jupiter: Planetary Giant
Shows Wednesday - Saturday at 11 am & 2 pm, Sundays at noon & 2 pm
Travel to the outer reaches of our solar system for a tour of giant Jupiter and the Jovian system in this exciting new Clay Center production!
*These activities are included with gallery admission.