When Masking Is Revealing: The Catharsis of Fasnacht Clara Lehmann February 23, 2017 Editors Note: This story originally appeared in WV Executive Magazine. By Clara Lehmann “When we put on a mask, we think we’re hiding, but we’re really revealing.” That is a quote from Michael Roh,...
How to Make a Mask for Fasnacht Marly Hazen February 18, 2017 Colorful examples from the 2016 mask judging. Photo by Emily Coffman. Since I first learned of it while attending WVU years ago, I've wanted to go to Fasnacht, a fanciful celebration in Randolph County's...
The Helvetia Community Fair: 99 Years of Tradition Emily Coffman September 11, 2016 The Helvetia Community Fair is a nearly century old tradition that is held yearly during the second full weekend of September as a celebration of agriculture and heritage. According to the fair’s website it...
Mini-Doc: SWING Andrew Carroll July 3, 2015 This is the first in a series of mini-documentaries featuring regional arts and culture. Eighty-six year old, Lou Maiuri is a West Virginia legend. Sit back and learn about his "signature...
