State’s birthday celebration packed with activities

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin Friday announced that the full schedule of events for West Virginia’s 150th birthday celebration at the State Capitol is available online at www.wv150.com. At the same website, the public can watch a preview of “150 in 3-D: A Century and a Half of West Virginia Pride,” the 3-D building-projection video that will bring the Capitol’s south face to life during the birthday celebration.

“We are celebrating our statehood with world-class entertainment, family-friendly fun, and events that showcase our West Virginia traditions-like the Vandalia Gathering’s liar’s contest, music, crafts and more,” Gov. Tomblin said. “Joanne and I look forward to joining West Virginians from around the state for four days of fun at the Capitol. We hope to see you there.”

The birthday video, “150 in 3-D,” will use state-of-the-art technology to project a fast-paced, fun-filled 3-D animation directly onto the south face of West Virginia’s Capitol. The 3-D video celebrates great West Virginians and iconic images from the state’s history.

Three-dimensional building projections have headlined recent celebrations around the world, including the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace and New Year’s Eve in New York City. The 150th birthday festivities will bring this spectacular art form to the Mountain State for the first time ever.

To view complete details of the schedule below and for an early look at “150 in 3-D,” visit www.wv150.com.

Thursday, June 20
Sesquicentennial Ceremony

U.S. Postal Service unveils the West Virginia 150th birthday stamp!
State Capitol steps – 1:50 p.m.

The Civil War – the Broadway musical*
Charleston Light Opera Guild
Culture Center Theater, State Capitol – 4 p.m.

Outdoor Concert
WV Symphony Orchestra & The Appalachian Children’s Chorus
State Capitol steps – 7:30 p.m.

150 in 3-D: A Century and a Half of WV Pride
3-D video spectacular projected directly on the State Capitol, followed by World-Famous Zambelli Fireworks
State Capitol steps – 10 p.m.

Friday, June 21

The Civil War – the Broadway musical*
Charleston Light Opera Guild
Culture Center Theater, State Capitol – 7 p.m.

 

150 in 3-D: A Century and a Half of WV Pride
3-D video spectacular projected directly on the State Capitol, followed by World-Famous Zambelli Fireworks
State Capitol steps – 10 p.m.

Saturday, June 22

Free Sternwheeler Rides*
Haddad Riverfront Park 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Rides depart on the hour

WV150 History & Art Parade*
Kanawha Boulevard – Downtown to the State Capitol – 10 a.m.

WV150 Family Fun Celebration

Smoke on the Water Chili Cook-Off* – Sesquicentennial Classic Car Cruise-In – Live Music from West Virginia Artists* – Food and Craft Vendors – Civil War Re-enactors – Vandalia Gathering – Activities for Kids – Giant Birthday Cake
State Capitol Complex – Fun starts at 10 a.m.

The Civil War – the Broadway musical*
Charleston Light Opera Guild
Culture Center Theater, State Capitol – 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Lonestar & Ronnie Milsap Live in Concert
State Capitol steps – 6:30 p.m.
150 in 3-D: A Century and a Half of WV Pride
3-D video spectacular projected directly on the State Capitol, followed by World-Famous Zambelli Fireworks
State Capitol steps – 10 p.m.

Sunday, June 23

The Civil War – the Broadway musical*
Charleston Light Opera Guild
Culture Center Theater, State Capitol – 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

*In partnership with FestivALL Charleston.





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