Joe Manchin III, Governor

Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release : May 8, 2006

Hoy Murphy, Public Information Officer (304) 558-3381 hoymurphy@wvdnr.gov

Contact: Kim McHenry, Parks and Recreation Section (304) 558-2764 parks@westvirginia.com

West Virginia State Parks Presents Summer Performer Series

  West Virginia State Parks is proud to present the 2006 Summer Performers Series scheduled at various park and forest locations. Performers for this summer include the environmental magic of Garry Boothe; storytelling by Susanna “Granny Sue” Holstein; variety entertainer Tom King; champion liar Bil Lepp; Lou Maiuri's traditional Appalachian dance; bluegrass, country, and old-time gospel music by Jim ‘n' I; music and storytelling by Mick Souter; Doug Wood performing as Cherokee Leader Ostenaco; Medicinal Plants program by Diane Anestis; and the Three Rivers Avian Center's West Virginia Birds of Prey program. Admission to all performances is free.

  Click here for a schedule for the 2006 summer performers. Visit www.wvstateparks.com for updates and additions to the schedule. Call 1-800-CALL WVA or the individual park for a list of times the program will be presented at each park or forest.

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