To round out December 2014, West Virginia Public Broadcasting "took the show on the road" with creative and fun community events in several cities. Bob Thompson invited special guest Mollie O'Brien to join him for the 22nd annual performance of the holiday Joy To The World conference. O'Brien is a native of Wheeling, and that made the decision simple--JTTW would host performances in Wheeling, Charleston, and Beckley this year, three concerts in three days on December 11, 12, and 13. In addition, Downton Abbey fans were treated to a special "sneak preview" of Season 5 in Beckley, Charleston, and Morgantown. The result we heard over and over? You like seeing us out in the community! Thank you for making 2014 a fantastic year for West Virginia Public Broadcasting--we're looking forward to being a part of your story in 2015.
December "Wrap Up" Slideshow: Community Events
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Waiting for the lights to go down at the Raleigh Theatre in Beckley.
Eddie Isom
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WVPB staffer Eddie Isom waits with the cardboard Lord Grantham to greet guests on Dec. 7 in Beckley.
Eddie Isom
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On stage for Joy To The World: L-R back row Doug Payne, John Inghram, Ryan Kennedy, Tim Courts. Front row: Mollie O'Brien, Bob Thompson.
Josh Saul
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WV native Mollie O'Brien performs during the live holiday Joy To The World "tour," which was performed for audiences in Wheeling, Charleston, and Beckley.
Josh Saul
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Bob Thompson welcomes the audience for the 2014 live performance of Joy To The World.
Josh Saul
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The house lights go down for the sneak preview of Downton Abbey at the Electric Sky Theater/Clay Center in Charleston.
William Rouse
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Getting a photo in front of the Downton Abbey banner before the Downton Abbey sneak peek in Charleston.
William Rouse
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Two of our youngest volunteers helping guests get photos with their favorite Downton characters at the Morgantown premiere.
Robin Mazza
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Downton Sneak Peek guests not only got into the spirit, they jumped in to help greet other fans and give out door prize tickets at the Davis Theatre in Morgantown.
Robin Mazza
