http://morgantown.barsmart.com/newsfeed Morgantown bars, nightlife news and events! Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:41:21 EDT en-us http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=1E39C5A2-FBC3-EC5C-E012924B03EA44C8 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=1E39C5A2-FBC3-EC5C-E012924B03EA44C8 <p>Casa D'Amici, at the top of High Street, has been closed by Morgantown city fire and code enforcement officers until electrical repairs can be made.The building was closed Sunday afternoon when an electrical short caused a small fire at about 1 p.m., Morgantown Fire Capt. Jay Bolyard said."They have some electrical problems that have to be worked out before they can reopen," he said.The restaurant was evacuated after employees reported black smoke in the room."No one was hurt," Bolyard said. Restaurant employees used an extinguisher on the fire and had it under control when the fire department arrived, he said."There was only a little wood burning when we got there," Bolyard said.<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=1E39C5A2-FBC3-EC5C-E012924B03EA44C8">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:18:27 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=5C5C9F75-AC8B-8499-1AB414139F876ABA http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=5C5C9F75-AC8B-8499-1AB414139F876ABA <p>he victim of a Friday evening shooting was treated and released from Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown this weekend, an official said.West Virginia State Police Trooper J.L. Brewer said that John Estep, 25, was treated and released from the West Virginia University hospital sometime during the weekend after he was shot during an altercation in the parking lot of the McDonald's in Ellenboro at 113 Washington St. on Friday evening."We are not sure when he was released, but we do know he was released during the weekend," Brewer said Monday.The two Parkersburg men arrested on Friday in connection with the shooting remain in custody at the North Central Regional Jail.Timothy Paul Cota, 18, was arraigned in Ritchie County on Saturday morning on charges of malicious assault and wanton endangerment and is being held on $50,000 bond.Shawn Dallas Linville-Harding, 20, was arraigned on Saturday morning in Ritchie County on charges of being an accessory to a shooting. Linville-Harding is being held on $25,000 bond.According to Brewer, Estep of Wood County was shot in the restaurant's parking lot following a verbal argument about stolen property."The verbal argument escalated to a physical altercation, which led to the weapon being discharged," Brewer said. "At this time, the motive for the incident is still under investigation."<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=5C5C9F75-AC8B-8499-1AB414139F876ABA">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:36:32 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=5B4D22E6-FD46-0C07-9828AD4E1D6F34ED http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=5B4D22E6-FD46-0C07-9828AD4E1D6F34ED <p>In 100 days, smoking will be banned in every bar, restaurant and workplace in Morgantown.City Council unanimously approved the ban Tuesday night but voted to delay its implementation.The Dominion Post reports that gives the city time to work with the Monongalia County Board of Health on a similar countywide law.Councilman Ron Bane says it would confuse people if the city passed a ban and the county did not.Under the ordinance, smoking is limited to private homes, only 25 percent of hotel and motel rooms, and bingo operations that distribute more than 100 cards.Business owner Lou Scotchel warns that some companies may move outside city limits to avoid the ban.<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=5B4D22E6-FD46-0C07-9828AD4E1D6F34ED">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:48:33 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=274661E1-EE9B-66B7-93DEAE268A7BF037 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=274661E1-EE9B-66B7-93DEAE268A7BF037 <p>MORGANTOWN -- Morgantown City Council passed a resolution Tuesday night that bans in smoking in bars, restaurants, and indoor facilities.Several restaurant and bar owners say a city-wide ban will push patrons outside of the city and hurt their businesses. Supporters say the all-out ban will protect everyone from second-hand smoke. <p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=274661E1-EE9B-66B7-93DEAE268A7BF037">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:33:47 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=06276269-B32B-3785-B0929FF1F8E5EB6F http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=06276269-B32B-3785-B0929FF1F8E5EB6F <p>A new Morgantown club is named in memory of a New Jersey woman killed during a robbery.Her brothers will ensure a percentage of the proceeds raised next week during club events will go to a foundation established in the name of the victim.Kyleigh Sousa, 21, was a sophomore at Arizona State University when she was killed May 26, her older brother, Bernie Sousa, said. Kyleigh had just finished work for the night and went to IHOP with a friend. Associated Press reports indicate that a man grabbed Kyleigh's purse in the parking lot. She became tangled in the purse straps and was dragged as the car the man entered drove off. A man has been arrested in connection with her death.Bernie Sousa said his sister suffered traumatic brain injury and died shortly thereafter.Sousa and his brother Mike, an WVU alumnus and a student, respectively, set up the Kyleigh Sousa Foun- dation. The foundation will help families of brain injury patients, award scholarships and help support families who have lost loved ones to random acts of violence, according to its website.The Sousas recently opened Ky's Lounge and the Ohana Bar, 491 High St., where Lola's and Fins used to be (behind Casa D'Amici on High Street). The bars are on different floors in the same building.Ky's Lounge, a 21-and-up bar that will cater to young professionals, is named in memory of Kyleigh. Next week -- beginning Tuesday, Kyleigh's birthday -- the brothers will donate a "large portion" of the lounge's proceeds for that week to the foundation. All of the proceeds of bracelets sold will go to the foundation. The bracelets say "Peace, Love, Ky."Sports memorabilia and packages from local businesses will be auctioned, and other events are being planned for Kyleigh's birthday week, Bernie Sousa said. The list is still being finalized but will be posted at http://www.kyslounge.com/.<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=06276269-B32B-3785-B0929FF1F8E5EB6F">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:42:47 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=BFAB7C32-E5E9-F6A6-0736372AB529CF41 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=BFAB7C32-E5E9-F6A6-0736372AB529CF41 <p>Morgantown residents got a sample tasting of a southern West Virginian favorite Monday night.Tudor's Biscuit World, located in Star City on University Avenue, gave away free sausage biscuits and barbecue sandwiches ahead of its grand opening today."We're giving them a little bit of breakfast flavor and a little bit of lunch flavor," said Joe Horvath, co-owner of the restaurant.Horvath estimated as many as 200 people came in for the free food over the two hour period, with many more getting the food to go.Though he didn't have specifics on how many sandwiches and biscuits he had given away by press time, the restaurant had prepared as many as 800 for the opening.The restaurant offers a breakfast-heavy menu, featuring biscuits and omelets, as well as lunch items."The people that know it love it," Horvath said. "People have told me it's as West Virginian as white water rafting and pepperoni rolls."The menu also includes "The Mountaineer," a country ham, potato, egg and cheese biscuit.For Marshall fans, there's also the "Herd," a sausage, potato, egg and cheese biscuit.Armed with menus, Horvath greeted customers and asked them what they thought of the free food after they left."It's good," said one customer. "Thanks for bringing (Tudor's) to Morgantown."This is the first Tudor's location in Morgantown.The restaurant was initially expected to open after Thanksgiving Break, but delays associated with the renovation delayed the launch.Senior mechanical engineering major Tyler Jacobsen came out Monday for the free sandwiches, familiar with Tudor's from other locations."They have fresh breakfast food at a reasonable price," he said.Tudor's Biscuit World is located at 3071A University Ave. in Star City.Regular business hours are 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. through 2 p.m<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=BFAB7C32-E5E9-F6A6-0736372AB529CF41">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:14:02 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=9B036828-FC14-F2C4-6ED511E2CFF9B92E http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=9B036828-FC14-F2C4-6ED511E2CFF9B92E <p>Club 228, located on High Street, recently had a grand reopening Tuesday night after the bar's upstairs was remodeled in December.The entrance of the club was redesigned, the floor was replaced, new paint on the walls, and the whole bar was refurbished, said Mohammad Kay, manager of Club 228.The remodel was made to attract new business and older clientele to change the bar's image as a "freshman bar," said Ric Hogerheide, Club 228 DJ and promoter."Downtown Morgantown has had the same clubs for 10 years," Hogerheide said. "So it has been the same scene for so long, students have become reliant, and we realized it's time to do something about it."Hogerheide said he hopes the remodel will encourage students to see what the club has to offer."Just because we are not 21-plus does not mean we do not cater to those kind of students," he said.Over a year ago when Club 228 opened, their goal was to change the design of the club every semester in order to keep students interested, Kay said.After seeing how downtown clubs in Morgantown had a downturn last semester, Kay said he realized it was time for an upgrade.Downtown clubs face competition from each other, so it's important for each business to have fresh interiors to attract business, he said.<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=9B036828-FC14-F2C4-6ED511E2CFF9B92E">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:24:07 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=CA736CE8-EB8C-5C3F-D9DBE998CE20ACF9 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=CA736CE8-EB8C-5C3F-D9DBE998CE20ACF9 <p> Great newsLorem Ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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Vivamus sit amet nulla dolor. Nulla sit amet erat non lacus hendrerit dignissim. Quisque dapibus dignissim nisi, vitae bibendum felis volutpat eget. Integer ullamcorper, velit non vestibulum lacinia, eros arcu pretium ligula, eget fermentum felis magna eget sem. Suspendisse porta euismod tincidunt. Morbi sit amet diam et mi pellentesque elementum eu eu metus. Phasellus vel felis tortor, ut ornare metus. Nullam congue nibh non massa fringilla tempor. Integer eu elit felis, eget aliquam eros. Vestibulum ac urna purus, eget ultrices libero. Nullam venenatis tincidunt arcu, at pellentesque erat pellentesque sit amet. Vestibulum sodales dui eu quam gravida sodales. Praesent a nisi lectus, id porttitor ipsum. Mauris leo neque, blandit eu varius ut, varius eu enim. Fusce molestie auctor nisi, id ullamcorper sem volutpat sed. Curabitur quis tellus nec tellus dictum luctus.<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=CA736CE8-EB8C-5C3F-D9DBE998CE20ACF9">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:23:03 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=C498F1B3-E347-C603-2A38555A5DD4E4A8 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=C498F1B3-E347-C603-2A38555A5DD4E4A8 <p>Vice Versa is open Thursday - Sunday 8PM - 3AM--------------------------------------------Thursdays @ Vice Versa- FREE Cover 21+. $3 Under 21.- 2 for 1 Everything All Night Long (Beer, Mixed Drinks, Shots).--------------------------------------------Fridays @ Vice Versa- Show Night! *Drag Shows* *Live Performers* *Benefits* *Contests*.- Happy Hour 8PM - 11PM.- Hourly Drink Specials Starting at Midnight.--------------------------------------------Saturdays @ Vice Versa- Dance Party! (Shows & Special Events on Select Nights)- Happy Hour 8PM - 11PM.- Hourly Drink Specials Starting at Midnight.--------------------------------------------Sundays @ Vice Versa- FREE Cover!- Karaoke 11PM - Close- $6 Buckets of Beer All Night Long (Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light & Rolling Rock).- $5 Mixed Drink Pitchers All Night Long.--------------------------------------------<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=C498F1B3-E347-C603-2A38555A5DD4E4A8">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:06:19 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=63E7A7CB-F534-DDE1-6B586C16516D2D7F http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=63E7A7CB-F534-DDE1-6B586C16516D2D7F <p>Morgantown is now home to the only hookah bar in West Virginia.Domenick Melillo, co-owner of X-hale hookah bar, said the idea for the bar came about because he grew up in an area where it was always around."It was a nice thing to see people gather to smoke hookah, and it was a nice experience to have," he said.This same experience is offered to students through X-hale, Melillo said, which is located at 218 Walnut St. and replaces Club Octane.He hopes the bar will serve as a gathering place for friends to meet and talk rather than a club scene."There's hookah bars around the country," Melillo said. "You can come in for a cup of coffee, use Wi-Fi and smoke a bowl."Having the bar in Morgantown is great because the demographics of hookah smokers are younger people, he said."The American trend of hookah smokers are younger people," Melillo said. "But in other parts of the world, it's part of the culture."Melillo explains hookah is "all natural," since the tobacco is heated and filtered through water to create a vapor."An average can of hookah is only 17 percent tobacco," he said. "The rest is fruits, berries and various flavors."X-hale offers more than 50 flavors of hookah for people to choose from, Melillo said. It costs $12 to rent a hookah and an additional $2 to share.Hookahs can be shared four ways, and each hookah can last for about an hour, he said.Although smoking hookah doesn't result in a high, users should stay hydrated and eat before smoking, he said.They hope to expand into more entertainment, such as belly dancing and contests, but currently offer music and televisions, Melillo said.Jordan Sutton, a DJ at X-hale, said it is a great place to unwind and enjoy a variety of hookah flavors."DJing at the bar is extremely fun. It's a great environment, and students seem to love it," Sutton said.The hookah bar is good for a group to go out and relax, said Damaceno Guillermo, a junior communications studies major."It's great we finally have a lounge of some sort. It's a good change from the bars," he said.Sophomore pre-nursing major Christine Harvey said she like to sometimes visit the hookah bar when she goes out."We have a lot of hookah bars at home," she said. "It's nice to finally have one on campus again."A previous hookah bar, Sahara Cafe, located on Walnut Street, closed in 2007.<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=63E7A7CB-F534-DDE1-6B586C16516D2D7F">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:29:07 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=FC2E9743-CC68-0802-3E9DF6DEF499EDDA http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=FC2E9743-CC68-0802-3E9DF6DEF499EDDA <p>The West Virginia Wine and Jazz Festival begins this weekend at Camp Muffly and will feature a variety of jazz performances and local wines for tasting.Though this year will be the event's 17th year, Keith Jackson, member of the Wine and Jazz Festival Board and chair of the West Virginia University Division of Music, said this year will be slightly different from past efforts."What's different about this year is we focus on larger ensembles. On Saturday we have Paul Scea/Eric Haltmeier Project, which is a very different space genetics avant-garde band," Jackson said. "On Sunday ... our final group is very different. It's a tribute to Charles Mingus, who had controversial recordings in the '40s and '50s. We have an all-star cast from the region up to Pittsburgh."Other bands performing include the WVU Jazz Ensemble, The Rick Perdue Band, Azucar, Roger Humphries and RH Factor, The Mon River Big Band, WV Wesleyan College Big Band and Bill Heid Quartet.Read the rest.<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=FC2E9743-CC68-0802-3E9DF6DEF499EDDA">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:06:00 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=FC2B9C24-FDE4-DCC8-1ABAA8B51FBA1452 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=FC2B9C24-FDE4-DCC8-1ABAA8B51FBA1452 <p>Today, West Virginia University (WVU) launched a new partnership with Zipcar Inc., providing the campus with access to the world's leading car-sharing service. The partnership replaces WeCar's presence at the university and provides students, faculty, and staff members, ages 18 and older, with access to a convenient and cost-efficient transportation alternative - 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Zipcar is an environmentally friendly transportation alternative. Each Zipcar takes 15 to 20 privately owned vehicles off the road. Gas, 180 miles per day, insurance, reserved parking spots and roadside assistance are included in the hourly and daily Zipcar rates. Cars can be reserved for as short as an hour or for up to four days. Rates on all WVU vehicles start as low as $8 per hour and $66 per day (24 hours).The annual membership fee for anyone affiliated with WVU is only $35 and applicants receive $35 worth of free driving credit applied towards their first month of driving. The annual membership fee is waived for resident advisors, orientation leaders and WVU departments for business driving. Former WeCar members will receive a free one year membership when transitioning to Zipcar. Students, faculty and staff can join at www.zipcar.com/wvu.Read the rest.<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=FC2B9C24-FDE4-DCC8-1ABAA8B51FBA1452">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:02:50 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=3835DCE9-CF34-DDDB-C721B62BB3720BA2 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=3835DCE9-CF34-DDDB-C721B62BB3720BA2 <p>A Detroit man charged for his part in a Morgantown bar fight was in court on Monday.Deson Jones waived the time period for his preliminary hearing on unlawful wounding charges.Jones allegedly hit three people in the head with a bottle at Bent Willey's in Morgantown.Police say Jones was on the patio at the bar when he hit a man in the back of the head, then started swinging the bottle, hitting two more people.Magistrate Darris Summers also denied a motion to reduce Jones' $50,000 bond.He remains in the North Central Regional Jail.<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=3835DCE9-CF34-DDDB-C721B62BB3720BA2">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:48:28 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=7F24CA65-9908-9DE3-C5E21D7956016F85 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=7F24CA65-9908-9DE3-C5E21D7956016F85 <p>MORGANTOWN -- If you're craving some Dragonfly food you'll have to wait about a week.The Morgantown restaurant is temporarily closed for renovations.It's expanding its kitchen and sushi bar.It's also training employees on a brand new menu, wine list and beverages."We wanted to make things better," Dragonfly Restaurant Executive Chef Bart Hibbs said. "We want to make things faster for our guests and bring a better quality to our product and we feel these upgrades were necessary in order to do that."Dragonfly says it will will reopen the first week of July and start adding interactive foods in the next few months. <p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=7F24CA65-9908-9DE3-C5E21D7956016F85">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:20:04 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=83265573-B9D3-E41E-44CED2220BC4D855 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=83265573-B9D3-E41E-44CED2220BC4D855 <p>The former Back Bay Restaurant on the Mileground in Morgantown is being remodeled and will reopen as the Blue Parrot Gentleman's Club.The business owner said he is renting the building.He says he went to the Monongalia County Planning Commission and the county has no zoning or ordinances that would prohibit his business from opening.Last Wednesday, the commission heard public comment on a proposed ordinance regulating strip clubs. <p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=83265573-B9D3-E41E-44CED2220BC4D855">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Mon, 10 May 2010 12:57:27 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=4A3F2ED7-D84A-5FF0-560E685B72243B30 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=4A3F2ED7-D84A-5FF0-560E685B72243B30 <p>Up All Night gives students an alternative to Morgantown's club sceneUp All Night is West Virginia University's answer to the Morgantown bar scene.Since 1998 the university has been offering mostly free food and entertainment at the Mountainlair, its student union, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.It's not cheap.Mike Ellington, assistant vice president for student affairs, estimates that the program costs the university $350,000 a year. Yet he is confident it will continue.With 3,000 students attending per weekend, participation is high, and "if it saves one person, it's worth it," he said. WVU was among the first couple of schools to come up with such an alternative to partying and binge drinking. Now institutions across the nation have similar programs, and companies specialize in providing the entertainment. Some of the police who are assigned to work the program each weekend believe students have a tendency to disrespect it.On the other hand, employees of the Mountainlair say the program has seen predominantly cooperative behavior and the students seem to have a high opinion of it."I think this is a great program. I met my best friend through the Up All Night program. It provided me with a unique opportunity to meet people, being that I came from Connecticut," said Brian Sinchak, a communications major."It was started to provide an alternative for students who don't want to drink," said Allen Flanagan, the Mountainlair's night operations supervisor.The program offers many alternative activities to students.Sonja Wilson, program administrator, said Thursdays are educational night and Fridays and Saturdays are interactive nights. She said Thursdays include movies, lectures, and Comedy Caravan, featuring professional comedians. Tutoring is offered all three nights.While some activities begin as early as 8 p.m., most offerings, including the free food, are available from about 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Ellington said. Local bars typically issue "last calls" for drinks about 2 a.m. Campus police officers are assigned to Up All Night every weekend.<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=4A3F2ED7-D84A-5FF0-560E685B72243B30">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:46:14 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=36BFC999-F17C-7292-510289029ED3455A http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=36BFC999-F17C-7292-510289029ED3455A <p>A number of student organizations at West Virginia University sponsored a concert benefit at De Lazy Lizard on High Street.The band Soul Miners for Coal Miners performed Friday night. All proceeds went towards the Upper Big Branch Family Fund.Local organizations and businesses helped out with a raffle including a signed basketball by the WVU Men's basketball team."I think it gets people to come here and a chance to get a social setting, listen to some good music and talk about what's going on. It's like therapy, getting a chance to express what's going on, maybe grieve a little bit," said CJ Elknap of Advantage West Virginia.Organizers expect this event alone will raise $5,000 towards the Upper Big Branch Family Fund.Upper Big Branch Family FundP.O. Box 6444Morgantown, WV 26505 <p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=36BFC999-F17C-7292-510289029ED3455A">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:54:18 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=06E0E131-C938-35C7-5DDB65CC34EC1568 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=06E0E131-C938-35C7-5DDB65CC34EC1568 <p>Zenclay Cafe is hosting its Spring Artists Reception Saturday evening featuring work by local artists.Aside from serving gourmet dishes like Greek quesadillas and moo shu pockets, Zenclay Cafe also functions as a pottery studio and an art gallery.Shari McDermott, a Morgantown resident, is a self-taught photographer who believes "to capture a unique shot of anything is the best form of art."She will be showcasing a variety of her photos at the upcoming exhibit, which include shots of macro flowers, water droplets and vacation spots.As an arts enthusiast, McDermott appreciates the opportunity Zenclay Cafe gives to local artists but also enjoys the multipurpose restaurant for simpler reasons."I really enjoy the atmosphere, great food and friendly faces at Zenclay," McDermott said.Jeff Ryan will also be showcasing his work at the exhibit and plans to show a variety of tile mosaics at the event, which he likes to call "forced mosaics" due to the technique he uses to create them.He begins by cutting large slabs of clay and then colors them with slips and Engobe ceramic tiles before firing them. He completes the mosaics with black grout, which becomes a drawing medium for the pieces.Ryan, who is originally from Wheeling, W.Va., studied pottery at West Virginia University, has worked with ceramics in China, Armenia and Afghanistan but appreciates the local art scene as well."I feel very fortunate that my craft has taken me on adventures around the world," Ryan said. "However, Morgantown has a strong ceramics community based around WVU, and people should take advantage of the visiting artist series and galleries provided by the College of Creative Arts."Despite his admiration of Morgantown's art scene, he realizes that financially it is not the best location for a working artist, but has other motives for continuing to pursue his career locally."Morgantown is a small arts community and it will probably never be a place to sell artwork &ndash; not that people don't buy art here, it's just that as an artist it's a very tough place to make a living," Ryan said. "I enjoy making my mosaics, but to just make them is not enough. My exhibit is a way to let others enjoy what I create."According to Sue Ping, Owner of Zenclay Cafe, the restaurant has been exhibiting art for the past seven years of the 11 it's been open.Ping hopes this weekend will allow a new audience to experience what her business is all about: relaxing and appreciating the arts."I hope that we can continue to give people an opportunity to learn about art and explore it for themselves," Ping said. "But most of all, it's about providing a relaxing environment, good food and teaching others about art, while at the same time allowing local artists to share their work."Attendants will have the opportunity to meet with the showcased artists and get hands on by creating their own pottery.Artist Scott Harper will also be showing an assortment of wood sculptures and Mim Miller will be exhibiting functional ceramics.The exhibit reception begins at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Zenclay Cafe, located at 2862 University Ave. <p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=06E0E131-C938-35C7-5DDB65CC34EC1568">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:48:40 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=F7B66ABA-E675-16DB-8B4F14E2C35D69C3 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=F7B66ABA-E675-16DB-8B4F14E2C35D69C3 <p>A fundraiser will be held Wednesday for the family of Ryan Diviney and to raise awareness about acts of violence.Ryan, a West Virginia University sophomore general studies major, was maliciously assaulted and left in a coma after a November incident.The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Dragonfly restaurant on Chestnut Street in Morgantown.Ryan was attacked outside the Willey Street Dairy Mart Nov. 7 at 3:10 a.m. by Jonathan May, 18, and Austin Vantrease, 18, of Newark, Del. The two teens were charged with malicious assault in connection with the beating.Two WVU students close to Ryan and a sociology professor organized a grass-roots fundraiser to help the Diviney family with rising daily costs of health care for Ryan.Jon Welsh, a sophomore political science major, and Hannah Ellis, a sophomore public relations major, want to see a successful fundraiser because they know how much it means to the Diviney family."I'm constantly going to see him. I just went the other day, and he looks better every time," Welsh said. "It makes me want to do more and more to help him."Welsh, who was Ryan's roommate, said the house is not the same without Ryan and his dog Duke around.During the fundraiser, a raffle and silent auction will be held, and all proceeds will go to the Ryan's Rally trust fund.Items to be raffled off include gift certificates, tanning packages, hotel accommodations at the SpringHill Suites Marriott, movie passes, a netbook and other WVU items. More will hopefully be added to the drawing such as a liquor basket, said Daniel Brewster, a sociology professor, who started the fundraiser.Dragonfly will donate 5 percent to 10 percent of its food and drink profits to the trust fund. Guests may bring cash or checks made payable to the trust fund for donation."(Welsh) and I were really good friends with Ryan, and he would definitely be doing the same for us," Ellis said.The people of Morgantown coming together shows how big-hearted its residents are, said Ken Diviney, Ryan's father."I thank the people of Morgantown for their continued support. We still get cards from people we don't know &ndash; just a Morgantown postage stamp," Ken said. "We just got a WVU-style prayer quilt from the Suncrest United Methodist Church. Ryan would love it."Recently, Ryan was accepted into the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in northern New Jersey and will be moving next week. Ken is excited because Ryan has begun to look like his old self again."I'm happy he's put weight back on and has his flexibility back," Ken said. "He can stretch his fingers out to normal now."Ken and his family work with Ryan daily to stretch out his joints and prevent them from locking. Recently, Brewster bought the family a continuous passive motion machine to help stretch Ryan's legs.It is amazing how much Brewster has done for the family even though he did not know Ryan personally, Ken said.<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=F7B66ABA-E675-16DB-8B4F14E2C35D69C3">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:07:59 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=BEDDD5BB-E378-CE16-96A65CC202C5C81F http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=BEDDD5BB-E378-CE16-96A65CC202C5C81F <p>One of seven cast members in the 25th season of MTV's "The Real World" could be from Morgantown.Casting directors for the long-running reality show will be holding a casting session at Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill. Tuesday, April 13 on High Street. The session will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.According to a press release, producers of the show are looking for those aged between 18 through 24. Those who do attend should bring a recent picture of themselves and picture ID. The picture will not be returned.The show takes seven similarly aged people from across America and films them living in a house for five months."We look for characters from real life; people with strong personalities who are unafraid to speak their minds," said Jonathon Murray, executive producer of "The Real World" in a release.Though everyone is able to audition, the show has some idea of the contestants it wants for the season."It's important to us that The Real World reflects the diversity of the general population. This season we'd love to include a person who is physically challenged, an individual struggling with weight issues, someone who has been affected by a natural disaster, a cast member who is a product of home or alternative schooling, a follower of a non-mainstream religion or belief system, an elite athlete, a recent graduate affected by the economic downturn, someone who is involved with goth, emo, or punk subculture, a member of a pro-abstinence organization, a young widow/widower, and an individual who wants to bring the spotlight of The Real World to a cause, condition, or social issue they care deeply about or are personally affected by."Applications for the season will be accepted via e-mail for those unable to attend. Visit www.bunim-murray.com for more information.<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=BEDDD5BB-E378-CE16-96A65CC202C5C81F">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:12:41 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=8BF067E0-03A7-9823-B2317FA415148E3F http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=8BF067E0-03A7-9823-B2317FA415148E3F <p>The owner of a popular Morgantown-area bar and restaurant was killed in a fire early Monday.Charlie Kosten, 55, was found in his Morgantown home, just inside the front door, according to a Monongalia County dispatcher.The house is not far from Crockett's Lodge, the Star City restaurant on University Avenue that Kosten owned for more than 25 years.Authorities said Kosten was apparently overcome by smoke from a fire that is believed to have started on a stovetop. A fire extinguisher had been used in the kitchen. <p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=8BF067E0-03A7-9823-B2317FA415148E3F">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:52:00 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=6CA40951-0A92-50E7-BB91C5B4A84CEC69 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=6CA40951-0A92-50E7-BB91C5B4A84CEC69 <p>A Star City restaurant is rebounding from a grease fire that shut it down for weeks.The Texas Roadhouse on state Route 7 has been closed March 8, and while the business is losing money during the down time, its managers are using the time to make some improvements, like a new "Mountaineer Room."The damage in the kitchen was so severe the restaurant may have to stay closed for another week."All new hoods," said manager Keith Freeman. "A whole new hood system. And we've done a lot around here too to get opened up, but mainly the hoods. Once we get the hoods opened up we'll be good to go."The restaurant aims to reopen early next week. <p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=6CA40951-0A92-50E7-BB91C5B4A84CEC69">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:41 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=5E34881F-D575-1337-78E41A27A4D90807 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=5E34881F-D575-1337-78E41A27A4D90807 <p>MORGANTOWN -- A Tucker County pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle while he was walking on the sidewalk, is suing the intoxicated driver of the vehicle and the unknown bar the driver had been before the accident.On March 8, 2008, Tristan Hicks was walking on the sidewalk adjacent to Willey Street in Morgantown when he was struck by a vehicle driven by Sean Steven Wirth, according to a complaint filed in Monongalia Circuit Court.Hicks claims Wirth violated the provisions of West Virginia code because he was driving while intoxicated.Wirth's conduct in driving a vehicle while intoxicated constituted "carelessness, negligence, wantonness and recklessness," according to the suit.Hicks claims he suffered serious injuries, including a loss of consciousness, lacerations, hypoxia, a wrist sprain, bruising to his spike, a broken tooth with an exposed nerve, changes in vision and a commuted fracture of the right tibia and fibula that required surgery and resulted in the permanent placement of pins in his right leg.Wirth had been a patron at a bar or tavern before the accident, according to the suit, and the unknown bar "carelessly, negligently, recklessly, wantonly and in violation of the law, sold alcoholic beverages and/or drinks containing alcohol to Wirth when Wirth was visibly under the influence of alcohol, physically incapacitated and intoxicated," according to the complaint.Hicks is seeking compensatory and punitive damages. He is being represented by Janet D. Preston and John W. Cooper of Cooper & Preston, PLLC.<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=5E34881F-D575-1337-78E41A27A4D90807">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:44:13 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=58B896C2-F009-A4C9-DBF43B65E152FB43 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=58B896C2-F009-A4C9-DBF43B65E152FB43 <p>More than 100 people attended the event Friday.Story by Macall AllenMORGANTOWN -- The Joe R Pyle Auction Service held an auction Friday to sell off furniture, kitchen supplies, equipment and decorations to the former Back Bay restaurant in Morgantown.A mounted crocodile sold for $275.More than 100 people attended the auction."It's a great turn out today unfortunately it's a bad circumstance. It's been a great restaurant in the area for years and years," Robert Phillips, Joe R Pyles Auction Service.Back Bay's owners are still operating its catering business. <p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=58B896C2-F009-A4C9-DBF43B65E152FB43">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:10:00 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=488EE908-9690-FD13-79E1F2F4370A2A99 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=488EE908-9690-FD13-79E1F2F4370A2A99 <p>Mar. 9--Four companies of firefighters were called into action when a grease fire broke out at the Texas Roadhouse restaurant on Monongahela Boulevard at about 9:30 p.m. Monday.According to Jeff Quinn, fire chief of the Star City Volunteer Fire Department, his unit was the first on the scene."They had a flash fire off the hood of one of the grills," Quinn said."The fire blew out of the exhaust fan and through the roof."Seeing that it's a commercial property, when we got here, we just upgraded it to a four-company fire."Fire trucks from Westover, Cassville and Granville soon arrived on the scene.Quinn said the building had been evacuated by the time his unit responded, and that no one was hurt in the fire.Cassville Fire Department firefighter Chris Tennant said the fire was huge when his unit got there, but the four companies had everything under control and the fire was put out in less than 20 minutes.Restaurant employees stood in a circle in the parking lot of the compound waiting for the branch manager, but declined to speak to the media. <p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=488EE908-9690-FD13-79E1F2F4370A2A99">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:51:00 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=B421BD17-B2B7-8D2A-7D18682DC6E0810B http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=B421BD17-B2B7-8D2A-7D18682DC6E0810B <p>MORGANTOWN -- The estate of a woman killed in an accident on Route 705 in Morgantown has filed a lawsuit.Alee Robins, the administratrix of the estate of Delores A. Decker filed a lawsuit in Monongalia County Circuit Court against Matthew H. Veith, Phyllis A. Veith, and Pinnacle Club LLC, dba Montmartre Restaurant and Garden Patio.Matthew Veith is accused of driving while intoxicated and hitting Decker's vehicle head-on just before 11 p. m. on the night of April 28, 2009, the Monongalia County Sheriff's Department stated previously.Veith was drinking at the Pinnacle Club on High Street during the afternoon and evening hours, according to the lawsuit, and was noticeably intoxicated before he left.Both Decker and Veith were taken to Ruby Memorial Hospital, where deputies previously stated that Decker died. Veith was treated and released, said deputies.Deputies charged Veith with felony DUI causing death, and said his blood alcohol level was .351, which is more than four times the legal limit.Phyllis Veith was the owner of the 2000 Volvo S80 that allegedly caused the accident, states the lawsuit, thus Decker's estate also holds her liable.Decker's estate is asking for damages such as funeral and burial expenses, medical bills, and loss of income. It is also seeking punitive damages. <p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=B421BD17-B2B7-8D2A-7D18682DC6E0810B">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:08:00 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=E5EA1CE8-F360-0362-94DDB88317D8E6FA http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=E5EA1CE8-F360-0362-94DDB88317D8E6FA <p>Next year Mario's Fishbowl will turn 60 - here is a great article about where the name comes from and what business has been like the past 59 years...<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=E5EA1CE8-F360-0362-94DDB88317D8E6FA">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:57:21 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=BD041537-94F7-8026-3869AE142E4D237D http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=BD041537-94F7-8026-3869AE142E4D237D <p>MORGANTOWN -- The Monongalia County Sheriff's Department along with the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration recently conducted a series of alcohol compliance checks.An operative visited 17 businesses in the area.Two out of the 17 were cited for selling alcohol to a person under 21.Those two businesses were Rhythm-n-Brews on Cheat Road and Fin's Beach Bar on High Street.It's all part of an effort to stop underage drinking and crack down on businesses selling alcohol to people under 21. <p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=BD041537-94F7-8026-3869AE142E4D237D">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:21:17 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=77B31997-06B3-9321-46D3CB7A3F600993 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=77B31997-06B3-9321-46D3CB7A3F600993 <p>Hey!!Are there any places I could do a show at around Morgantown? I've called places, and emailed places no one has called me back I'll be with 3 other comics one who is from WV.Thanks guyscheck out my page.www.myspace.com/davonmagwood<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=77B31997-06B3-9321-46D3CB7A3F600993">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:13:27 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=88926EBC-A7E3-87DB-86071D752AD2DEF5 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=88926EBC-A7E3-87DB-86071D752AD2DEF5 <p>Wonderful experience at Back Bay. Back Bay has a comfortable, nautical atmosphere along with a friendly waitstaff. Excellent variety of seafood and other delicacies, if seafood is not your preference of food, don't eat here! But great service,reasonably priced, and there is also a deck that is open weather permitting! Recommended for anyone who lovs seafood or other exotic food.<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=88926EBC-A7E3-87DB-86071D752AD2DEF5">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:53:12 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=3AF5EEFE-02C3-07AA-A6BE70F39820EDAE http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=3AF5EEFE-02C3-07AA-A6BE70F39820EDAE <p>This is a great family owned resturant. It has a typicial seafood shack atmosphere and friendly service. During the summer there is a deck to sit on and outside bar. Back Bay offers exotic foods like alligator tail, ostrich, and frog legs!! They also have all you can eat snow crab legs everyday for 24.95 and all you can eat baridi crab legs for around $42 (and the extra money is defintely worth it! the baridi crab legs are outstanding!!!) The prices are fair for the amount of food and quality you receive. The employees are also very knowledgable about the different seafoods the resturant offers. Presently they do not serve alcohol because of a problem with liscenes, but you are welcome to bring your own beer, wine, or liquor!! I would recommend this for anyone who has a hankering for seafood or want to try something new!!<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=3AF5EEFE-02C3-07AA-A6BE70F39820EDAE">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:31:17 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=45EE37C5-FC9B-5F04-9F3EC5DEFA7B404C http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=45EE37C5-FC9B-5F04-9F3EC5DEFA7B404C <p>The initial vibe at Back Bay that I received was that of many high quality family seafood resturaunts give. This meaning a very authentic feel based on cleanliness, smaller quarters, knowledgable staff, decorations, and of course, great food. Food came out hot and ready for devouring. The crab dip, osterich, aligator tail, seafood nachos, and coconut shrimp were probably my favorites off their menu. If you get any of these you will be sure not to leave dissapointed. Also, the waitstaff was very quick and helpful. Got to speak with the chef, very pleasant person from what i could make out. Overall, I will most certainly be going back there sometime soon, and so should you!<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=45EE37C5-FC9B-5F04-9F3EC5DEFA7B404C">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:22:32 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=DCD7601F-B09E-B468-F82172743D1ABA97 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=DCD7601F-B09E-B468-F82172743D1ABA97 <p>The Soup Kitchen of Greater Wheeling is experiencing a dramatic increase in the number of people it must feed daily, according to Executive Director Becky Shilling-Rodocker.In order to generate funds to feed the 200-plus men, women and children who frequent the Soup Kitchen each day, a variety of fundraisers have been set. The first two of a series to follow include: * The Soup Kitchen Soup Sale is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday. For this event - in its sixth year - Beth Bednar, cook, will be serving "Beth's Famous Potato Soup" as well as homemade chicken noodle soup. The cost for one quart of soup is $5, and orders can be placed by calling 304-233-2992. * The Soup Kitchen Spaghetti Dinner will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 26. Board members will be cooking and serving the pasta dinner, which includes a garlic roll, salad and desserts. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children. Anyone who presents their church's bulletin at the time of purchase will receive $1 off of their meal."We are running short on funds and have decided to do a few fundraisers to get us through the end of the year," Rodocker said. "The first one is our Soup Sale, which is usually a big seller."Rodocker said there has been a 20-percent to 30-percent increase in the number of people being fed each month - a hike she termed as "huge" for her organization. She attributes the increased need to the faltering economy."I think that people have smaller jobs, work for smaller companies and do day labor, and those people are not getting those jobs anymore," Rodocker said. "I think people are frightened. All of the talk about the economy has scared people, and they want to try to save a little bit and make sure their bills are paid. We are getting new faces every day. We see a lot of the same, but with the new faces it's difficult."Also due to economic struggles, Rodocker said, fewer people are donating to the Soup Kitchen which is adding to the problem. She also said the kitchen is being extra careful with food to make sure it stretches a little further. On certain days especially at the end of the month the kitchen feeds more than 235 people."We are not getting the donations we used to get," she said. "We are just hoping the community opens its heart and gives at Christmas time. ... I think people should stop in and see the Soup Kitchen in action. It's very good for families."In conjunction with the fundraisers, there will be a raffle for a Pittsburgh Steelers Christmas Tree and tickets to the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the Cleveland Browns game on Dec. 28. There will also be a variety of other fundraising baskets available in the coming weeks."We also need volunteers as well," Rodocker said. "Hopefully, we can get help to survive. The cash flow is just not there. We pay for 60 percent of our food, and there are just a few employees ... We are also still paying off the building, which has been a blessing for many people around here. It has attracted many people in need. Children don't think they are in a soup kitchen. They think it's another restaurant."We do special things all year long," she added. "We are 25 years old, and we have to make sure we survive. It's just crunch time. That's why we have set up these fundraisers."Soup Kitchen Schedules Fundraisers to Meet Rising Needs -theintelligencer.netBy BETHANY A. ROMANEK<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=DCD7601F-B09E-B468-F82172743D1ABA97">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:23:34 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=AF649089-0695-FB24-ED865D3FEE1D4CA4 http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=AF649089-0695-FB24-ED865D3FEE1D4CA4 <p>Great live music atmosphere on the weekends as well as a great bar to watch Mountaineer and Steeler football on the large screen. Their food, especially their wings is some of the best in Morgantown.<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=AF649089-0695-FB24-ED865D3FEE1D4CA4">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:29:31 EDT http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=AF66A6A8-F7B2-4418-4EB7E0949DDEE76E http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=AF66A6A8-F7B2-4418-4EB7E0949DDEE76E <p>Great college bar atmosphere. Which is a good thing or a bad thing depending on what you like in your bars. Good music and drink specials, but a little overcrowded.<p><a href="http://morgantown.barsmart.com/viewtopic.cfm?topic=AF66A6A8-F7B2-4418-4EB7E0949DDEE76E">Read more of this story</a> at Barsmart</a></p></p> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:29:31 EDT