Don Knotts Celebration

Don Knotts photo, dailywav.com

Yesterday was Don Knotts birthday and we will be celebrating his birthday this Saturday, July 23, in Downtown Morgantown.  The celebration includes free public events and local specials offered by a number of downtown restaurants.

 

Morgantown will celebrate Don Knotts with a daylong celebration downtown this Saturday.  The event will kick off with the unveiling of the Don Knotts statue created by sculptor Jamie Lester, of Vandalia Bronze.  This statue has already been installed outside of the Metropolitan Theatre, directly behind the Don Knotts star of fame, and will be unveiled at 10:00 am. 

MedExpress Kids Day 2016

It is time, MedExpress Kids Day 2016 is tomorrow, July 16th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Kids will take over the downtown with more than 100 scheduled events. Kids of all ages will learn about safety, play games, receive free goodies from area businesses, make crafts, and play in the turtle sand boxes.

Enjoy live entertainment from PopShop, located in front of the Warner Theatre and a drum circle in front of the MAC. Treats for kids include sno-cones on the Courthouse Square, provided from CMA church, cotton candy at Short Cuts and Garcia’s Latin Market, kids cookies at Little Caesars, ice cream treats from Dairy Queen, plus lots of candy and other treats. So kids, the only place to be on Saturday, July 16, 2016 is Downtown Morgantown for MedExpress Kids Day.

Thanks to CMA and the CRC MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) there will be two (2) diaper changing stations and breastfeeding/nursing areas.  Your older children can enjoy some coloring activities to keep them entertained while you change or feed the younger one.

Be sure to get your kids photo taken at the photo booth on the Courthouse Square, provided by Sprint, or a cool green screen photo at the Morgantown Library.

Special guests will be visiting our downtown areas too and we know your kids don’t want to miss them.  Mickey, Minnie, Minion, Pikachu, Choosy, Mo (the famous groundhog), Doc McStuffins, and superheroes will be downtown to see everyone.  They will be there thanks to Magical Memories, Choosy Kids, Crossroads Property Rescue, Greater Morgantown CVB, and MedExpress

There will be no shortage of things for your children to enjoy so be sure to come downtown tomorrow.

Important Information:

Information booths will be stationed at Dairy Queen (444 High Street)at Citizens Bank (265 High Street). First aid kits will also be located at the information booths.

Restrooms will be available at the Morgantown Public Safety Building (300 Spruce Street), Arts Mon (201 High Street), Morgantown Market Place and Morgantown Public Library (373 Spruce Street).

It’s Happening

Weekly Events:

• Mon Arts Center (MAC) – “A Place at the Table” Art Exhibit through February 27
• Old Stone House Gift Shop – $3 Per Bag used book Sale through March 31
• Old Stone House Gift Shop – Benefit Health Right
• Morgantown Public Library – The Annual Family Fireside Reading Challenge through February 16

Monday February 8, 2016:

• Morgantown Public Library – Adult Coloring Day 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• Black Bear Burritos – Old time Jam 6:30 PM
• Iron Horse Tavern – Trivia Night 7:00 PM

Tuesday February 9, 2016:

• Table 9 – 1 burger, 1 Beer, 1 Bourbon $15 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• 123 Pleasant St – Taco Tuesday 5:00 PM
• Mon Arts Center (MAC) – MACscriptwriters 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Morgantown Public Library – “Happy Valentines Day” Pre-School Evening Story Times 6:30 PM
• Mon Arts Center (MAC) – Life Drawing 7:00 PM
• Mainstage Morgantown – Voivod with Vektor & More ($12) 8:00 PM
• 123 Pleasant St – Acoustic Open Mic Night 9:00 PM

Wednesday February 10, 2016:

• Morgantown Public Library – “Celebrate Valentines Day” Story Times 10:00 AM
• Morgantown Public Library – “Celebrate Valentines Day” Story Times 1:00 PM
• Table 9 – Carnitas and Ritas 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Café Bacchus – Wine Wednesday 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Black Bear Burritos – Laura Thurston 6:30 PM
• Gibbie’s Pub & Eatery – Team Trivia 7:30 PM
• Mon Arts Center (MAC) – MAComedy Night: Krish Mohan 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
• Mainstage Morgantown – Zoogma with Turbo Suit ($10) 8:00 PM
• Morgantown Brewing Company (Brew Pub) – Old Time Appalachian Jam 9:30 PM
• 123 Pleasant St.- Empty Bowls: Artist and Painter Night 10:00 PM

Thursday February 11, 2016:

• Black Bear Burritos – Kevin Hamric 6:30 PM
• M.T. Pockets Theatre – “Show Us Your Bits!” 7:00 PM
• Mainstage Morgantown – 12 Planet ($10) 9:00 PM
• 123 Pleasant St. – Nature Son In The Treefort
• Morgantown Brewing Company – $5 Martinis Every Thursday

Friday February 12, 2016:

• Regatta Bar & Grille – Valentine’s Day Special ($34) 5:00 PM
• Mon Arts Center (MAC) – Public reception: “Tracing Faces” 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• 123 Pleasant St. – Goodwolf, The 29ers

Saturday February 13, 2016:

• Regatta Bar & Grille – Valentine’s Day Special ($34) 5:00 PM
• M.T. Pockets Theatre – ‘The Week Ends’ Stand up Comedy Show 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• 123 Pleasant St. – Worst Kept Secret, The Filthy Lowdown

Sunday February 14, 2016: HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY

• Mon Arts Center (MAC) – MAC & Cheese Open Improv Group
• Morgantown Brewing Company (Brew Pub) –  Trivia Night 7:30 PM