West Virginia Music Hall of Fame Museum at the Mall

Live musical performances all day. All proceeds to benefit the Black Lung Association. Click here for tickets, donations, and more information. Sunday, June 1, 12 noon to 8 pm — Glenwood Park, Princeton, WV

The WVMHoF’s Glotfelty Film Series continues on July 10 with Part 1 of a series showcasing the groundbreaking work of WV filmmaker Jacob Young. The first installment features Dancing Outlaw (1991), Young’s cult faborite which introduced Jesco White to legions of fans of psychotronic Appalachia. Also that evening you can catch a rare screening of Young’s first film, Junkumentary (1987). Young will be there to take questions and talk about the making of the films, as well as the unexpected traject

With introduction and commentary by filmmaker Richard Anderson. Remembrances and musical performance by Mike Morningstar.

Mimi Pickering’s 2002 film follows the life and career of West Virginia native Hazel Dickens. Born in Montcalm in Mercer County, Dickens’ songs blazed many trails and influenced generations of songwriters, musicians and activists. After growing up in the southern West Virginia coalfields, she moved to Baltimore where she worked in factories and became an outspoken advocate for unions. One of the first women to play bluegrass, she was a champion of the working class and often stood with miners at

A multi-media presentation featuring live performances, a documentary, music videos, live clips, commentary, and anecdotes from the people who knew her. Special performances by Anthony Jarrell (as The Amazing Delores) and Annie Neeley. And special proclamation from the City of Charleston naming February 1st as Amazing Delores Day.