The Pocahontas County Opera House Foundation is seeking an energetic candidate to fill the position of Operations Manager, beginning July 1. This is a part-time position with approximately 20 hours per week. Frequent evening and weekend work required. Flexibility, strong communication and organization are a must.Responsibilities include grant writing, bookkeeping, assisting the Opera House Foundation with fundraising, coordinating volunteers for Opera House events, coordinating with performing artists for hospitality, production needs and in-school performances, assisting the Marketing Manager with pre-show publicity, managing community partnerships, management of the Opera House rental program, and managing cleaning and maintenance of the building. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and three references to the Pocahontas County Opera House Foundation at events@pocahontasoperahouse.org or P.O. Box 282, Marlinton, WV 24954. Application materials must be received no later than May 15.

Morgantown’s High Street Jazz Band will swing into Marlinton on May 23 for a pay-what-you-can concert at 7 p.m. as part of the group’s educational tour throughout the state. Based in Morgantown West Virginia, the High Street Jazz Band was established in the fall of 2010 in the hopes of bringing the enjoyment of New Orleans Jazz music to the city. The band released its first album Undercover, in the spring of 2011. The main objective of the ensemble is to promote the welfare of the city of Morgantown and all its residents through public performance. This includes playing for various charity events as well as the bands regular appearance on High St. every Friday night at 10pm. [read more...]