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Kanawha Valley Hustlers

Kanawha Valley Hustlers

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Exploring the Stories and Strategies of Creatives and Hustlers in the Kanawha Valley Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo
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  • Santa Claus at Lee’s Studio Productions A Christmas Visit

    Santa Claus at Lee’s Studio Productions A Christmas Visit
    Dec 18 2025
    I talk with Santa Claus at Lee Studio Productions. He runs a once a year workshop visit where kids come in, play with toys, make cookies, drink chocolate milk, draw and color, and hand him their Christmas list, then leave with an 8x10 photo. I ask how he pulls it off in a short window, and he points to his helpers and the elves who spend two days setting the whole space. We talk about the building, which also houses Lee Studio of Dance, with trophies on the walls and a lot of vintage toys and items from a personal collection. I ask the key questions for families, and he shares that he likes sugar cookies with vanilla and green icing, wants ice cold milk, and carrots make a good treat for reindeer. He jokes about staying on an empty beach when he vacations. We also plug farm events like Fear on the Farm, a Bloody Mary workshop, and a Krampus night. He closes by reminding kids that Christmas magic still exists and encourages parents to read ’Twas the Night Before Christmas on December 24.
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  • Heather Atha and 12 Years of Krampus at Mike Winland Studio

    Heather Atha and 12 Years of Krampus at Mike Winland Studio
    Dec 16 2025
    I’m in Kanawha City with Heather Atha at Picture Day Mike Winland Studio while Krampus lurks around the studio. Heather helps run the Krampus sessions at Mike’s place and explains what Krampus is in German Christmas folklore, the opposite of Santa who takes bad kids instead of giving gifts. Mike has kept this tradition going for 12 years, and Heather has been part of it for most of that time because her son took his first Krampus photos as a newborn. We talk about how this gives families a fun alternative to the usual holiday pictures, and how Krampus can be unpredictable on set, which is part of why sessions need appointments. Heather also highlights the House of Selfies, with over 40 themed sets and lighting ready so people can take their own photos, bring friends, or host a party. I point listeners to visit https://www.mikewinlandstudios.com/reserve-session/pictures-with-krampus online to see dates and book a time.
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  • Jay Silverman and the Magic of Light the Night

    Jay Silverman and the Magic of Light the Night
    Dec 11 2025
    I visit GoMart Ballpark to meet with Jay Silverman and walk through Light the Night, the Charleston Dirty Birds’ winter event. Jay explains how a local crew starts hanging lights in September and spends about ten weeks building a walk-through show with roughly 2.5 million lights organized into four main sections, plus a skating village, fire pits, mini golf, and a kids carnival. I learn that guests can keep it simple with a $12 general admission ticket or build up to packages with rides and extras, and there are food options from hot chocolate and s’mores to full turkey and ham meals for groups. Jay talks about suites, tents, and the Victory Club for businesses that want holiday outings for their teams. What stands out to me is his focus on flow and elegance, especially the giant lighted bulb tunnel he adds as a new centerpiece. Light the Night runs through January 1, closed on Christmas Day.
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