Saturday, Aug 17: Congratulate Lewisburg Going Roundup Free at The Greenspace!
Lewisburg, WV Mayor, Beverly White, announces roundup free parks & greenspaces! On Saturday, August 17th, join Another Season Honey Farm and Greenbrier Watershed Association to celebrate Lewisburg going roundup free. This celebration will be held at The Greenspace, 11a-1pm! Another Season Honey Farm is hosting this celebration of Lewisburg’s decision to go roundup free by […]
WV State Fair Celebrates 95 Years w/ Hashtag Lewisburg City Paper!
It’s all about the journey in this month’s issue of Hashtag Lewisburg City Paper. Diana Hunt takes us through the 95-year history of the State Fair of West Virginia. + 9 Fares will compete for the “Best New Fair Food” during this year’s event, held Thursday, August 8th until Saturday the 17th. The M.F.B. will […]
July/August: Nunsense, a Musical Satire at Greenbrier Valley Theatre!
Greenbrier Valley Theatre, the state professional theatre of West Virginia, is proud to present the highly praised musical comedy Nunsense. Sister Julia, Child of God, has unintentionally poisoned her fellow sisters with a bad batch of vichyssoise, leaving it up to the surviving five Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise funds for funeral costs. Using […]
Friday, Aug 2: “Memories of Elvis” Dinner Theatre w/ Michael Hoover & Band
On Friday, August 2nd, The Virginia Opry’s Appalfolks of America presents a tribute to the King of Rock and Roll w/ the “Memories of Elvis” Dinner Theatre featuring Michael Hoover & Band at The Farm at Glen Haven in Clifton Forge, Virginia. Michael Hoover was born in Washington, DC. He can remember learning Elvis songs […]
Where to Eat + Drink Outside: A Guide to Greenbrier Valley’s Patio Scene
The Greenbrier Valley is chock full of good eats. Come every sunny day to Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, or Alderson, whether it’s Wednesday or Saturday, this area shares the collective urge for meals, brews, and cocktails on the patio. Here is a list of al-fresco dining options in the valley. (pictured above: The Wild Bean) […]
My Dog & I: No Fighting or Biting
We are going to talk about aggression again… And when I stop getting calls about “aggressive” dogs, we can stop talking about it!! It is understood that your kids are going to argue. It is understood that you will have moments of discord with your loved ones. It is understood that there will be disputes […]
Grandpa Larry’s Raving Lunacy: Oh, My Aching Hip
There is no such thing as peanut butter. I’ve searched the whole pantry. It’s a myth. I think they have implanted a chip into my brain that makes me long for a substance I cannot obtain. I am awaiting a knock on the door, some special agent who will try to convince me that he […]
Healing Corner: The Body Speaks In Tongues
I am full of optimism and gratitude as I submit my first article on this precious subject! What do I mean by the healing corner and what can you expect to find in the future if you choose to stay tuned? Any and everything that can naturally lead to growth, wellness, and awakening, is part […]
Mtn Music Trail: The Augusta Experience.
July’s highlight event along the Mountain Music Trail is the Augusta Heritage Center Summer Workshops at Davis and Elkins College in Elkins, a three-week celebration of traditional music, dance crafts and folklore. Pictured above: Augusta music scene Here are the musical themes by week: July 7 – 12: Cajun & Creole Week and Classic Country […]
Acting Out: As you Like it & Bucket Brothers at Pocahontas Opera House!
Shakespeare’s popular romantic comedy, As You Like It, will be performed on stage at the Pocahontas Opera House in Marlinton on Saturday, July 6, 7:30-9:30pm. This play stirs wit, sentiment, intrigue and love into a charming confection which challenges the traditional rules of romance. At its heart, a feisty but feminine Rosalind, in love with […]
Great Outdoors: Beartown State Park: Fresh Hues of Green During the Summer Months
If you find yourself in Lewisburg and feel the urge to go for a drive, I highly recommend heading north on Route 219 to a little place called Beartown State Park. There’s something great about driving through the rolling countryside on a nice day with the windows down and .38 Special cranked up on the […]
Future Doc: Wired & Tired.
Most of us have, at one time or another, felt wired and tired, exhausted at night but unable to sleep… Drifting off for a brief time only to wake up with a startling feeling of anxiety followed by a trip to the frig and/or a book, a cigarette, cellphone ramble, etc. and the anxious hope […]
Impeccable Italian Fare at The Humble Tomato!
A mecca for all things Italian, the Humble Tomato is a new casual restaurant and bar nestled in historic downtown Lewisburg. Its ambiance is bright, open, and airy, making it a lovely space for pizza and cocktails with the squad or a lax afternoon soaking up some long-overdue sunshine. With shaded outside patio seating overlooking […]
Mountain Scene: Downtown Gets a Groovy Boutique. An Interview w/ Willow + Ryan
Beautiful and vibrant downtown Lewisburg, WV has recently become home to a creative and free-spirited store obsessed with imagination. Three short years ago, we featured this shop when they moved to Jefferson Plaza, located beside Fujiyama aka the sushi place. The store is Willow and Ryan’s Unique Boutique, owned and operated by Willow and Ryan. […]
Art in the Valley: Visitor’s Center Supports the Arts + Diana Hunt is July’s Featured Artist
If you’re traveling through the Greenbrier Valley and in need of more information about the area, a stop at the Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center (GVVC) should be at the top of your itinerary. The friendly staff is fully prepared to answer questions and provide a plethora of maps and brochures. The GVVC also supports local […]
Guns and Cornbread: It’s Time to Go Catfishing
Don’t ask me why but lately I have been thinking about catfish. That’s right, catfish, those whiskered denizens of a lot of our local lakes and rivers. We have talked about catfish here before but I felt it was time for another little heart to heart about these misunderstood and tasty fish. So named because […]
Sat. July 6: Aaron Kamm and the One Drops at Greenbrier Valley Brewing Co!
Hailing from St. Louis, MO, Aaron Kamm and the One Drops merge flavors of Roots Reggae, Mississippi River Blues, Improv-laced Jams, and Soulful Vocals. With a High energy performance and a unique sound this band is a must see. They perform at Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company on Saturday, July 6th at 8pm. Bonus: This show […]
On the Lawn: Significant Cinema Film Series w/ The Goonies at Carnegie Hall’s Ivy Terrace
On Wednesday, July 31st The Significant Cinema Film Series, in partnership with Carnegie Hall and The Lewis Theatre, will host a showing of 1985’s ‘The Goonies” on the Ivy Terrace in front of Carnegie Hall. The presentation is sponsored by The City of Lewisburg and is scheduled to start 15 minutes after sunset, around 9:00PM. […]
In the Spirit: #What2Drink on the 4th.
In the spirit of lining up your beverages of choice for the 4th of July celebration and keeping up with the new wave of #hashtags (See what I did there? LOL); we will talk about what everyone is drinking and what they are not drinking enough of this summer. First, I would like to mention […]
Impeccable Italian Fare w/ Lewisburg City Paper this July!
Read about Impeccable Italian Fare w/ Lewisburg City Paper this July, 2019! “On the cover” features one of Lewisburg’s newest restaurants, The Humble Tomato, located on W. Washington Street in downtown. A mecca for all things Italian, the Humble Tomato is a new casual restaurant and bar nestled in historic downtown Lewisburg. Its ambiance is […]