All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Colonial Arts Center hosting first-ever ‘BOOOOckhannon’ art exhibit now; opening reception set for Oct. 18

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The CAC Gallery is pleased to announce The 1st Annual BOOOOckhannon Exhibition. The exhibition opened Saturday, Oct. 12 and will run through Sunday, Nov. 3.

An artist reception is slated for this Friday, Oct. 18 from 4-8 p.m.

This exhibition showcases the talents of artists within our local community. The gallery received over 60 pieces from more than 40 regional artists. During the reception, local artist J.R. Earls will be offering free creepy caricatures, and there will also be spooky sweets from Dough Re Mi.

Costumes are not required, but are encouraged! 

The gallery is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 4-8 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 2 p.m. The CAC Gallery is located at 48 East Main Street in downtown Buckhannon. All gallery events are free and open to the public.

Got questions? The gallery contact is Robert Howsare, CAC Gallery Director, and he may be reached at howsare_r@wvwc.edu.

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