Steve & Lisa Ball

Civil War History & Music
Opening Reception - Sat, May 17th, 2025 7pm
@Aurora General Store 

Steve Ball and Lisa Ball are musicians from Columbus, Ohio specializing in the music of the Civil War, and the music and life of Stephen Foster.

They both have ancesters who served in the Union Army, and have devoted decades to studying and presenting the music of this era in American History. Steve will be performing on a collection of vintage Matin guitars dating from 1850 to 1860.

He will also display his large collection of Civil War era sheet music.

Anna Nassif

American Modern Dancer

Lecture: Pioneer in Choreography and Live Dance
Sunday, June 22nd, 2025  2pm-4pm
@Aurora General Store

Anna will discuss her prolific career in modern dance performnace, music and choreography. Her five decades of work included studying under Martha Graham, teaching at the University of Wisconsin, traveling, demonstrating and lecturing around the world. Her multi-faceted talents have resulted in a fascinating life story, and numerous prestigious awards and accolades.

There will be a concurrent exhibit of watercolor paintings by the late Molly Vick.

Ann Pancake

Author
Reception and Presentation August 17th, 2025, 6pm
@Aurora General Store 

Ann Pancake is a native West Virginian, and award winning author. She has published two short story collecitons and one novel, Strange As This Weather Has Been, which was one of Kirkus Review's Top Ten Fiction Books of the Year. With a PHD from the University of Washington, she taught at several universities before becoming a freelance writer.
 

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Mark Anderson, Photographer

Exhibit - Graffiti Corners

Opening Reception, Sunday, Sept. 7th, 2025 4pm-6pm
@Aurora General Store - Gallery  Through Oct 5th (Open weekends)

Mark Anderson's vivid graffiti corner photographs capture street art in cities from New Orleans to New York to Ljubljana. The displays are filled with voices calling out for attention and challenging the mainstream.
 

Run For It! - Tour of Davis

2K Walk & 5K Run
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
(Register before 9am) Davis, WV $12

Run, walk, play with our string band, or simply donate to raise money for the Aurora Project!
Register online at www.tuckerfoundation.net
For String Band info contact: alice@eastwestprinting.com

AURORA BARN DANCE
Sunday, October 5th, 2025 2pm-6pm

Traditional Appalachian Square Dance with Caller
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

 
Music by: Born Old and Aurora Celtic
Silent Auction, Fresh Cider, Italian Sausage, Quilt Display & Art Exhibits
Admission $15, Children under 10 are FREE!

NEW LOCATION! Fint Barn - Aurora
(aka Historic Beachy Barn) See map below