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September 2007:
September 30, 2007
Hundreds Turn Out For Baklava, Pears, Lamb, Hummus and Tradition
OPA! The traditional Greek cry of joy was certainly heard around St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Friday. And not just after work, Word was the lunchtime crowd couldn't wait until 5 o'clock rolled around so they rolled over to 11th Ave. early for a taste of the traditional foods to be had at the 25th Annual Greek Festival. The dancing had to wait until closing time, but it was worth the wait. The Greek Festival grows each year; it's one of the top festivals in the state, with reports of folks journeying from Atlanta to get in on the fun. It lasts until Sunday, but if you want to see what it's all about before you go, please check out producer Tony Seaton's video by clicking on one of the pictures above.
September 24, 2007
Huntington Symphony Orchestra played their first shows in their new home,
The Keith Albee Performing Arts Center, this weekend.
A Saturday evening "Symphonic Tales" show
and a Sunday afternoon "Peter and the Wolf" show were seen by hundreds.
Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf was accompanied Sunday by Das Puppenspiel of New York,
with Carrie Cline of WSAZ as the narrator.
Hundreds turned out for both shows, with Sunday's attendance nearing 500.
Here's what it looked and sounded like, with interviews of those whose hard work brought it all together.
Please click on a picture to see the video produced by Huntington News Network's Tony Seaton.
September 22, 2007
HSO Debuts in New Home
Saturday night, featuring music by Ravel, Stravinsky, Prokofiev and Bernstein and presenting the first ever Huntington Symphony Orchestra children's concert, HSO will welcome you into their new home at the rapidly-renovating, historic Keith-Albee theatre. The concert Saturday starts at 8pm. There's a reception first at Rocco's 21 Club right across the street in The Frederick Hotel that begins at 6:30pm. Tickets range from free if you're under 13 and from $5 to $31 if you're not. The reception is $15. Both concerts are conducted by Maestro Kimo Furumoto.
Huntington News producer Tony Seaton shows you some of the preparations.
Please click on a picture to watch the video.
September 16, 2007
Raised Thousands for Ronald McDonald House Charities
A crowd estimated by organizers at over twenty thousand, packed closed-to-traffic Third Ave. and Pullman Square Saturday for Chili Fest 2007.
They ate, played, danced, listened to music from Big Planet Soul and the Grass Stains, and ate some more. Dozens more chili makers that in previous years were on hand from as far away as D.C. and Cinncinnati to try out their concoctions on Huntington's palates. The winning chili cook of the WV State Chili Championship, (which this is considered,) Dave Staley, from Nicholasville, KY, goes on to the national chili contest in Nebraska.
Please click on the pic above to watch the video by Huntington News producer Tony Seaton
September 12, 2007
Mayor honors first responders, victims, six years after
Maybe it's just me, but it's hard to believe it's been six years since that fateful September morning. Perhaps we put those images out of our minds for our own sanity, but as Tuesday was the sixth anniversary, and there were memorial services all over the country as well as here in Huntington, we thought we'd show you once again, what that day was like. Please watch the video report about the tragedy and today's memorial service by clicking on a picture above.
For happier pictures of the World Trade Center, please check these out:
http://manhattan.about.com/od/september11th2001/ig/World-Trade-Center--1970-2001/index.htm
September 9, 2007
We Killed 'em with Class; Parties Everywhere
Big fun, had by everyone Saturday. Even though Marshall couldn't quite take it the distance, they acquitted themselves well. Many were worried that the Herd would be lucky to score, but the opening kickoff return and Binswanger field goal ignited the crowd and got the place pumping. It was hot as a day at the beach, and nobody brought lotion, but that didn't stop the record-breaking crowd of more than 40,000 from enjoying every minute of the game. The end result wasn't ideal,
but, hey, we're just getting started.
HNN's Tony Seaton was at the tailgate parties and on the sideline for you.
Please click a pic to see the video report.
September 8, 2007
Lonestar Tears it Up in Free Pre-Game Concert
Thousands of fans of West Virginia, Marshall and Lonestar jammed, (literally,) together on Third Ave. in front of Pullman Square Friday night. A free concert proved we all can "just get along." With the game nigh, worries and rumors had mounted, but they didn't matter this night. Police reported a hassle-free good time was had by all. Except for you. If you weren't there, that is. But, no worries, we've got a taste of the evening for you.
Producer Tony Seaton waded into the partying throngs and has the scene on tape.
Please click a picture to watch.
September 6, 2007
Dozens Turn out to Clean Up Before Saturday
With litter pickup sticks in hand, about 50 people fanned out across downtown Wednesday to get rid of cigarette butts, broken beer bottles, paper, Styrofoam, plastic bags...you name it. If it had been in someone's hand before, it was on the street later. That's where the Rotary Club and this group of folks not afraid to get their hands dirty for a good cause came in.
Tony Seaton has the story. Click on the pic to watch.
September 4, 2007
Marshall Adds Unique Sound to its Repertoire
A sound reminiscent of the turn of the century--the 18th century--will soon fill Joan C. Edwards stadium. Saturday's MU-WVU game will mark the coming out of a new addition to Marshall's instrumental entertainment offerings, as the only collegiate-level fife and drum band in the country plays the pre-game show. Wearing authentic-looking uniforms of the era of Marshall's namesake, Chief Justice John Marshall, and playing historically accurate tunes to period beats, the John Marshall Fife and Drum Corps should enliven any of the many events they're already booked to play.
Labor Day saw their unofficial debut on Old Main's front lawn, and not many people got to see it.
Producer Tony Seaton has the story for you. Click a pic to watch.
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