Nicholas Performing Arts

05/25/2026

05/07/2026

Doris A. Fields

05/05/2026

This Sunday at 4:00PM, experience the transformative power of music at Old Main Art & Heritage Center, where Lady D will deliver a captivating performance of Bessie Smith. Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased at the door or online at www.nicholasperformingarts.com

04/28/2026

Be part of an unforgettable experience and secure your tickets now for a spectacular event. Lady D brings Bessie Smith to life on the Old Main Stage on May 10th at 4:00 PM. Tickets are available at Old Main or online at www.nicholasperformingarts.com.

04/22/2026

Get ready to mark your calendars for May 10th at the historic Old Main Arts & Heritage Center. Join us at 4:00 PM for an unforgettable experience, with tickets available for $20.00. Secure your spot now by visiting nicholasperformingarts.com to purchase your tickets.

04/08/2026

Doris Fields, Lady D, is a nationally celebrated R&B, soul, jazz and blues singer-songwriter from West Virginia. She is known for her powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and contributions to the state’s music culture. Her professional career of over two decades has included performances with her own band, original musical works, and opening for other famous bands and dignitaries. She has authored a stage play, "The Lady and the Empress", based on the musical legend Bessie Smith. She has authored a book of poetry, Appalachian BluesSpeaks and more recently is very successful in painting and creating visual arts. “Recognized as West Virginia’s First Lady of Soul, Lady D continues to inspire through her music, mentorship, and community involvement. Her work preserves the state’s rich musical heritage while promoting the blues, jazz, and soul traditions to new generations.” says the WVU History Center. Nicholas Performing Arts is so pleased to introduce her to the residents of Nicholas and surrounding counties. Lady D will be presenting the life and music of Bessie Smith, the widely renowned Jazz Age “Empress of the Blues”; the most popular blues singer of the 1930’s in her original play, "The Lady and the Empress."Take a walk back in time and treat your mom, as Lady D performs at the Historic Old Main stage on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026 from 4:00-6:00. Tickets at $20.00 are general admission and are available to buy on nicholasperformingarts.com

01/07/2026

Check out this You Tube video. This is the group we booked for February 14, 2026. They will appear on stage in the Old Main Arts and Heritage Center. Presented by the Nicholas Performing Arts. Tickets $25.00. Call 304-619-8677 or 304-410-0734. Tickets will also be available at the door. You can visit our website to purchase tickets: nicholasperformingarts.com

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