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This month, “Charleston Restaurant Week” carries over to Feb. 1 & 2.

That is a great excuse to try new restaurants and meet up with friends.

The “Monster Jam Triple Threat Series” brings a whole new level of highflying, four-wheel excitement to the new Charleston Convention Center & Coliseum, the CCCC. The world-class drivers will be performing jawdropping backflips, vertical racing, and so much more that will entertain the entire family.

Families all over the valley anticipate the annual return of “Disney on Ice” to the CCCC. “World’s of Enchantment” presents four favorite Disney stories in a thrilling one-of-a-kind production that children of all ages will enjoy. At the Clay Center, “Cirque Mechanics” delivers their latest work of art and entertainment with “42FT- A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels”.

For those determined to work in a work-out during the winter months, the Charleston WV Parkrun is a fun venue for a weekly 5K run or walk.

Participants meet at 9am every Saturday morning at Magic Island Park Philanthropists can make an impact on the local community by supporting and attending “Carnaval 2019-Kaleidoscope!” This legendary

event raises funds for Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of WV and Charleston Ballet, Inc.’s ongoing operations and education programs.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be an advocate for STEAM education.

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Another fun event benefiting the art community in Charleston is the FeastivALL Fundraiser for FestivALL. This gourmet 5-course meal is always a sell-out for the locals. It is being held at Berry Hills Country Club on Feb. 16.

The 2019 West Virginia International Auto Show is always a fun weekend for car enthusiasts and anyone looking to upgrade their current set of wheels. Sunday is Family Day and children 12 & under will be admitted FREE with a paying adult.

The WV Symphony teams up with crooner and pianist Tony DeSare, as he takes on the legend of Frank Sinatra at the Clay Center on Feb. 9.

WVSO will also host harpist Emily Levin in a concert at St. Marks United Methodist Church. Country music star, Dwight Yoakam, comes to the Clay Center on Feb. 24 with his distinctive voice, full of life and improvisation.

We may be stuck in the dead of winter, but there’s plenty to keep everyone warm and entertained in Charleston this month!

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Charleston boasted several downtown hotels from around the turn of the 20th century.

The northwest corner of the Kanawha Street (now the Boulevard) and Hall Street was home to the Hale House. It was torn down and in 1885, A.L. and Meredith Ruffner, along with the Charleston KANAWHA Hotel Company, built the stately Ruffner Hotel. The Ruffner Hotel was the 2nd largest building in the city after the Victorian Capitol, also built in 1885.

The Renaissance Revival style hotel had eight floors and basement with two elevators. The original building had a spire on the corner and an elegant portico facing the Kanawha River. The hotel had its own ferry to carry passenger from the hotel to the C&O railroad station across the river. After the completion of the South Side Bridge, vehiclular traffic was deposited practically at the hotels front entrance.

Ruffner Hotel match books advertised the hotel as the ‘Commercial Man’s Hotel’ with rooms from $2 a night. It remained a quality hotel until its’ demise when the Ruffner was torn down in 1970.

The Kanawha Hotel was built at the corner of Summers and Virginia streets.

Although initially eight stories high, the hotel was a rather narrow building. Later a fire-proof addition was built nearing tripling the size of the hotel. After the 1960 presidential primary, John F. Kenneday held his victory celebration at the hotel. The hotel later became home to the Charleston Job Corp. The Kanawha Hotel building was torn down in 2003.

The Holley Hotel was built in 1914 at 1008 Quarrier Street where a grocery store once stood. The quite large structure was a busy city center hotel for years. As more modern hotels were constructed in Charleston, the Holly, lacking modernization, lost the business clientele it once enjoyed. In 1966, hotel owner Frank Veltri began the tradition of serving a free Thanksgiving meal to feed anyone in need. The tradition continued there until the Holley Hotel was imploded on January 17, 1993.

The Fleetwood Hotel was located at 219 Capitol Street. The hotel began with the purchase of the Donnally Building, which housed the Donnally Publishing Company.

The owner, Dr. Fleetwood Butts, then built a one-story building in the adjacent alley to house a bar and writing room. Later he purchased the building on the other side of the alley. He consolidated all three, added floors to the previous bar section, and connected them to a building to the rear of the structure on Summers Street. The hotel occupied the top floors with retail establishments on the ground floor.

When it opened, rooms rented for 75 cents and a bath was 10 cents. During its heyday, the Fleetwood Hotel hosted labor leader “Mother” Jones and other national figures. After a devastating fire in 1936, the hotel became a ‘low rent’ hotel and closed in 1936. The hotel floors sat empty for over 30 years until being torn down in 1988.

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Stately brick and stucco home on 1+ acres just 7 minutes from the Southridge Center and 15 minutes to downtown Charleston. This beautiful home boasts a new kitchen and new windows in 2016, beautiful hardwood floors, and a master suite on the main and second level, and large walk-in closets. A rare find indeed, this home has a completely private bonus suite with a full bath and large closet/storage space. Warm and inviting best describes this lovely home! Schedule your viewing today!

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AMAZING! Best describes the wooded private setting for this beautiful and spacious home. Living space abounds on the main level with a formal vaulted living room and spacious dining room. Add to that a large kitchen with a huge family room overlooking the decking system and huge back yard. Upstairs, there is ample bedroom space with 4 large bedrooms and a possible 5th with a private entrance through the spiral stairs.

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PENDING ABSOLUTELY IMMACULATE & READY TO MOVE IN. Beautiful HW floors thru out main 2 living floors. Three bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. Recently remodeled kitchen and full bath. Great storage in lower level. Nice backyard.

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PENDING ABSOLUTELY IMMACULATE 2-3 bedroom with 2 full baths on corner lot. New kitchen with top of the line cabinets. Front room could be den or office. Living room and bedrooms have newer carpet. Private oversized master bedroom. Separate laundry room with washer/dryer. Newer St. Albans windows. Walk to park and public swimming pool + elementary and middle school. Seller to install new roof. MLS 227397

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Absolutely gorgeous and in like new condition. 3 bd 2.5 updated bath, 2 car garage. Step through the front door to an open concept great room,dining, new kitchen (2 yrs), replaced hardwood floors. Step outside to your Florida room and deck overlooking your 1/2 ac flat fenced yard.

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Lovingly cared for and beautifully updated. New tile floors,granite counters ,&stainless appliances were added in the kitchen. 4 bedrooms (2 master suites)w/ loads of closets, 3 1/2 updated baths.

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ALL-BRICK SOUTH HILLS HOME! One floor plan home w/many updates. Updates include new roof, windows, Hardiplank siding, kitchen w/ SS appliances, bathrooms, HVAC, whole house generator, & more.

New screened in back porch, enjoy the outdoors year round! Beautiful mother-in-law suite on the lower level. MLS 225936

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IMMACULATE ONE LEVEL RANCH HOME IN A VERY PRIVATE LOCATION. Home has many updates throughout which include kitchen, bathrooms, carpet & windows. Home has high ceilings, an amazing front porch, and new decks! 2 car garage with new doors and new gravel driveway.

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NEW CARPET & CUSTOM RENOVATIONS! 2-story w/open floor plan w/full bsmt w/a possible 4th BD/private guest suite. Renovated bathrooms & kitchen w/quartz tops, SS appliances, tile back-splash, & under-cabinet lighting. Custom trim, cabinets, built-ins, 7 HW. Massive deck, gas log FP & whole home water filtration sys. MLS ID 221472

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HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO LIVE IN A MID-CENTURY MODERN? This is YOUR chance! Updates throughout the home that blend newer technology with original architectural detail. Newer bathrooms and roof, stone patio, finished basement, and much more! All on over ½ acre in prime South Hills Location! MLS 227089

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DESIGNED BY 1930’S ERA ARCHITECT, L.T. Bengtson- owned by original family, it has been lovingly cared for by all the subsequent generations- all the gorgeous detail that a Bengtson is famous for!

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BEAUTIFUL, WELL-MAINTAINED HOME in the heart of Kanawha City. First floor master, two fireplaces, and gorgeous quarter saw oak hardwood floors. Many updates including roof and HVAC. Three full lots plus 8’x120’ strip on East. MLS 226317

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CUSTOM ESTATE IN SOUTH HILLS! Minutes from town, this home has 2 staircases, 4 WB FP, remodeled kitchen, 5yr old roof, finished basement, 3 car garage and fine finishes throughout. The master suite has jetted tub, romantic fireplace & private balcony. Enjoy seasonal waterfalls & nature views from the home & approx 2,000 sq ft. deck!

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GORGEOUS MID-ENTRY. South Hills home in award winning schools district! Minutes from downtown, short way to the neighborhood pool. 4 BR, 3 BA, Large LR & DR, beautiful hardwood floors under carpet, gas logs & wood burning fireplace. Enjoy entertaining on your patio deck in the large fenced backyard. MLS 224709

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BEAUTIFUL 4 BR, 3 FULL BA. W/GENERATOR. Right by the river w/a gorgeous, flat yard. Large rooms w/HW. Stone FP open to naturally-lit DR. Spacious kitchen w/granite counters & tons of cabinet space. Double bath in master with easy access. Plentiful storage in this home w/storage room upstairs. In a convenient location! MLS 227366 R. Joseph Miller, Broker of Record | 1205 Virginia St. East | Charleston, WV 25301 Vickie King McLaughlin, Salesperson

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Driving 6 hours ortheast of Charleston, West Virginia brings you to Queen Anne’s County, Maryland. Known as the ateway to the astern Shore, this hidden gem is in the Southernmost corner of Maryland, with only one way in and out. This beautiful area is full of quaint towns, historic sites, and amazing outdoor life as sits on the Chesapeake Bay. I would hate to say that the fresh seafood alone is worth the drive, but it truly is.

UNDERSTANDING THE GEOGRAPHY The Queen Anne’s County region is first reached by Kent arrows, the body of water and shorelines separating Kent Island from the mainland astern Shore . They have several marinas, restaurants, hotels, and dock bars to try out. Kent Island is home to 28 CharlestonHomeandLiving.com | FEBRUARY 2019 028.219.indd 2

the towns of Stevensville, rasonville, and Centreville. ou can visit the Chesapeake Heritage and Visitor’s Center to learn more about this unique geographic location.

WHAT TO SEE & DO IN STEVENSVILLE, MARYLAND Stevensville is the third oldest settlement in the nited States, dating back to 1631 following behind Plymouth and Jamestown .

Among the plethora of historic sites to see are the train station and depot, colonial houses, Christ Church, and the Stevensville Bank. Both the church and train depot are listed on the ational Register of Historic Places. The Stevensville Post Office is a hands-on e perience, not to be missed.

Besides history, a big draw in Stevensville

is the Paul Reed Smith PRS uitar Factory company and tour. See where these one-ofa-kind guitars are made and the step-by-step workmanship involved. A single PRS guitar takes three and a half months to complete, which you learn on your tour of the massive facility. Famous musicians that use PRS guitars include Carlos Santana, Jake Owen, and John Mayer.

The detail and sheer number of steps that goes into making a Paul Reed Smith guitar is mind-blowing.

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Check out the shops around historic Stevensville starting with Olive’s A c, Salvage Sisters, and Relics. Head to the Queenstown Premium Outlets for 65 designer and name brand shops, including Michael Kors, ddie Bauer, Harry & David, and Tommy Bahama.

absolutely breathtaking. Bridges Restaurant was listed as one of the “Top 100 most scenic restaurants in America” category by Food and Wine Magazine. The restaurant also has live music on the weekends.

WHERE TO STAY IN QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY Chocolate mousse tart from Peace of Cake bakery in historic Stevensville.

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A deligh ul place to dine for lunch or dinner is Rustico Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar. The Bruschetta is fantastic, with garlic, basil, and plump Roma tomatoes, while the Crespelle di Mare dinner crepe with shrimp, scallops, and jumbo crabmeat is a little slice of heaven. Be sure to check out the massive wine selection.

rasonville has several affordable chain hotels that will be good for your visit. The Holiday Inn press Annapolis ast-Kent Island in rasonville offers nice views, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi. Breakfast is included with your stay. For a lu urious stay, consider the waterfront Kent Manor Inn, circa 1820’s, in Stevensville. With 24 individually decorated rooms nglish country style , this charming inn offers four poster beds, hardwood floors, custom linens, and Italian marble fireplaces.

Blackwater Distilling also makes smooth and tasty small-batch whiskeys.

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Fancy a drink Check out the Blackwater Distillery, famous for Picaroon Maryland Rum and Sloop Betty Vodka, both tasty choices made in this small-batch facility. Blackwater’s rums are made from pure cane sugar and go down smoothly. It is the oldest distillery in Maryland.

The Margherita Flatbread from Rustico was absolutely delicious.

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How about a great appetizer and cold drink An awesome choice is Dirty Dave’s Tiki Bar for a tasty bucket of crabs or Hot Crab Dip to pair with a nice cold beer or cocktail. njoy the hammocks and beach areas.

WHAT TO SEE & DO IN GRASONVILLE, MARYLAND

In Stevensville, be sure to stop by Peace of Cake, a specialty bakery with incredible muffins, cookies, cakes, and cinnamon buns.

The carrot cake and Chesapeake mud cake are both scrumptious

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A LESSER-KNOWN TREASURE TROVE Queen Anne’s County is a special place that doesn’t get near its share of publicity perhaps the locals like it that way. Once you e plore the nooks and crannies of this Chesapeake Bay jewel, you will be so glad you did. Kent Island and Kent arrows are going to provide great history, food, accommodations, and memories for your weekend travels.

Outdoor life in Maryland is highly important, so fishing, kayaking, water skiing, and paddle boarding are all popular things to do. Several companies offer chartered fishing e cursions and nautical cruises. There are two walking and biking trails Cross Island and South Island that are perfect for the whole family, as well as two public beaches and fishing piers. Watch for sea glass on the beach--a great souvenir to take home.

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The Holiday Inn Express had triple sheeted beds, a nice touch in my book.

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Fresh and delicious dinners and appetizer from Bridges Restaurant.

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In rasonville, Bridges Restaurant on Kent arrows is a great choice for both indoor and outdoor dining. With its pro imity in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay, the seafood doesn’t come any fresher. o for the Atlantic Salmon, Crab-cakes, or Rockfish, a local favorite. Stay for the sunset the views are

Bridges is a great place to watch the sunset or check out the gorgeous boats Photo by Melody Pittman.

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