THE OPTIMISTICS would like to wish everyone a WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON and a HAPPY NEW YEAR! May we all spread cheer like we share our music!
......... The Optimistics performed beneath the trees at the Alderson Farmers Market in October 2024 .........
................................................. Rhonda was all smiles at the Alderson Farmers Market! ............................................
.................................................. Ukuleles make you happy! ..................................................
We hope to see you at these favorite venues of ours! Please check our Events Calendar for dates! And scroll down to check out more photos and videos!
Once winter bids farewell and spring arrives, the Optimistics love to play at the Alderson Community Market. The Market is open on Tuesdays from 3 pm to 6 pm, May through October. This outdoor market, located at 1447 E Riverview Ave, Alderson, WV, near Memorial Bridge, features live music and a wonderful group of vendors selling fresh local produce, meat, eggs, jams, hand-made crafts, baked goods,
The Optimistics play at Mountain Table, a coffeehouse and restaurant in Renick, WV. Mountain Table roasts its own coffee and serves creative, delicious meals. Check our Events Calendar to see when we're there and come join us for some music and good food!
The Optimistics sometimes gather at Old World Libations - a lovely winery that sits alongside the banks of Indian Creek just outside of Greenville, WV, to play some tunes for everyone. The winery serves a delicious selection of appetizers and charcuterie boards to enjoy with your beverage of choice. Come and join in the fun - listen to the music, sing along, visit with friends, take a short walk d
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Optimistics Win Two Awards in Shanghai Parade!
It was a chilly morning in Lewisburg, WV, on January 1, 2024, but the Optimistics had a blast playing in the Shanghai Parade. Not only that, they won two awards - the 1st Place Music Award and the Tradition Award!