Entertainment @ D&E

Recognized as one of the “Best Small Arts Towns in America,” Elkins is home to a rich array of fine arts and entertainment venues. On campus, you can enjoy theatre, music and dance year-round in Harper-McNeeley Auditorium and the historic Boilerhouse Theatre. The College’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts presents touring groups, such as the Pittsburgh Opera, as well as its own programs that showcase student talent. The student-run Campus Activities Board brings national music, comedy and other talent to campus almost monthly while classes are in session. Recent headliners have included O.A.R,, Dierks Bentley, and Flogging Molly at the College’s annual Dejà Vu Music Festival and the Advance Warning Tour presented by Nokia and hosted by MTV2 and CMJ magazine.

The Augusta Heritage Center, housed on campus, maintains a vibrant schedule of workshops, concerts and classes in Appalachian crafts and culture. Its annual festivals draw legendary performers from all over the world, showcasing Celtic, Cajun, Bluegrass, Old Time and Blues styles.

Off-campus, you can enjoy top-flight performances at the Randolph County Community Arts Center, which features national acts as well as regional performers; The Old Brick Playhouse, an award-winning company that stages year-round productions of well-known and innovative drama; and American Mountain Theater, West Virginia’s only “Branson Style” family music, comedy and variety show.  In addition, the Elkins area offers its own club scene and an inviting array of restaurants. Festivals provide intensive and vibrant entertainment in Randolph County, specifically the Mountain State Forest Festival and the annual spring Ramp Festival. For more information on these venues, please visit the About the Area page for a complete listing of area links and destinations.

The Deja Vu Festival (2003) with Reel Big Fish