ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Funktafest Returns For Third Installment
Written by Aaron-Michael Fox. Who’s looking to get funked up? If you are, then you’re in luck. The third annual Funktafest is coming on September 29, 2018! Funktafest is a daylong music festival at the Ritter Park Amphitheater featuring some of the region’s top funk,...
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American Queen Riverboat Returns To Jewel City
Written by Aaron-Michael Fox. The largest river steamboat ever built, the American Queen, will return to Harris Riverfront Park in downtown Huntington on Thursday, July 19, as part of her 2018 Ohio River cruise from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Louisville, Kentucky....
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Creek Don’t Rise: A Conversation
Written by Alexis Faye. The anxiously awaited first EP "Sometimes It Rains" from Huntington's own Creek Don't Rise will be released on Friday, March 23, 2018. The album follows an extremely busy and successful 2017 for the band, which describes its sound as a...
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Downtown Establishments to Host Super Bowl LII Watch Parties
Written by Aaron-Michael Fox. The Super Bowl is a pretty big deal in most households every year. From the ads, to the halftime show, to the game itself, there’s usually something for just about everybody. While some people choose to stay home or go to a friend’s house...
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February Kicks Off With Weekend Of Music
Written by Alexis Faye. Huntington has a lot of music venues and it seems that all of them have a cool show happening this upcoming weekend. Breaking it down by day, here's a list with links to the bands and Facebook events. Go out and listen to some music this...
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Strange Constellations Land in Huntington
Written by Alexis Faye. Photo by Lisa Sullivan. Fresh off of what I'm sure was an amazing show in Beckley, West Virginia, along with Huntington's Of the Dell, Morgantown's son and Huntington's adopted beautiful blonde boy, William "Billy" Matheny has come back to us....
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Huntington’s Hottest Bands Heading Into 2018
Written by Alexis Faye. Huntington, West Virginia, has a thriving music scene. So much so, that thriving might be an understatement. On any given day of the week, you can usually hit multiple venues and be treated to some type of live music. That’s a big part of what...
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The Dividends Looking Forward To 2018
Written by Alexis Faye. After an extremely busy 2017, the Dividends are starting 2018 off the right way. They will be on stage at the V-Club on Saturday, January 13. Joining the Huntington-based band will be Morgantown’s Hello June and another Huntington favorite, Of...
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Jesse Thornton: Reflection In A Pool
Written by Henry Culvyhouse. The old adage goes, a “picture is worth a thousands words.” However, for one Huntington photographer, it isn’t the words he tries to capture—it’s the magic of the moment. We all know the feeling. We see something intriguing...
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Sleep, Rinse, Repeat: Ona at the V-Club
Written by Alexis Faye. Ona is a touring indie-rock band based out of Huntington. In 2017, they have performed shows from Birmingham, Alabama, to New York City, New York. This Saturday, Dec. 23, they return to the V-Club in downtown Huntington. Consisting of two...
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Joshua Murdock and the Jewel City Sky
Written by Henry Culvyhouse. Local photographer Joshua Murdock likes to push himself in all aspects of photography, and that's one reason he’s excited to become a contributor to DowntownHuntington.net. Publishing his pictures of the Jewel City on this popular website...
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Downtown Upbeat 1.1
Written by Alexis Faye. “Without music, life would be a mistake.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche, The Twilight of the Idols aka How to Philosophize with a Hammer. Music is a staple in most people’s daily lives. Living in Huntington, you might know a musician. You probably...
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Biscuits Painted Fresh Daily
For one Huntington artist, Tudor’s isn’t just for breakfast. It’s also inspiration.
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Tyler Childers Shows Rescheduled
According to Tyler Childers' management, the up-and-coming singer/songwriter has experienced a death in the immediate family and will be rescheduling this weekend’s shows at the V Club in Huntington. The new dates are set for Friday January 5th and Saturday January...
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Welcome To DowntownHuntington.net
Welcome to DowntownHuntington.net, your number one source for what’s happening in the Jewel City! Longtime followers and newcomers to Downtown Huntington on social media can now get the inside scoop on the city’s burgeoning music and arts scenes, excellent eats and...
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The Fall Of (Funny) Bone And The Regeneration Of Comedy
Written by Henry Culvyhouse. It’s been almost seven years since the Huntington Funny Bone closed its doors. At the time, this closure was viewed as an almost insurmountable obstacle for local comedians. However, it appears that the comedy scene is a long way from...
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Honky Tonk Heroes Host Third Annual Toy Drive
Mark your calendars for 7:30 p.m. on December 9—and be sure to bring your dancing shoes! Honky Tonk Heroes is putting on their third Annual Toy Drive, and it’s sure to be a blast. The last couple of years’ events have featured both local and national talent.
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