This week on Inside Appalachia, we talk to podcaster Abe Partridge about a uniquely Appalachian art the religious music heard in snake handling churches. We also travel to southern West Virginia and talk real estate. The Itmann Coal Company Store building is up for sale, and the owner’s looking for a buyer who appreciates its history. And, it’s hunting season. We visit with women who tan deer hides using animal brains.
Bob Thompson's annual holiday jazz celebration is back this year to celebrate its landmark 30th season. We will record two nights, Thursday, Dec. 15 and Friday, Dec. 16, at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, West Virginia. Show time both nights is 8 p.m. Our guest vocalist will be Zara Bode (The Sweetback Sisters). Early-bird tickets are available now.
HUNTINGTON — After a weeklong series of related shows, the main event of the 12th annual Huntington Music and Arts Festival finally happens on Saturday, Sept. 3.