WV Artist on Display: For Warriors & The Bold
Meet Tenley Shewmake, a fiber artist in Lewisburg. Born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC, Tenley is a founding member of the first President of Artworks gallery in W-S, a successful co-op gallery for more than 30 years. She creates clothing and everyday carry such as handbags and purses. She has a line of upcycled boro […]
Rebirth of the Renaissance w/ Hashtag Lewisburg this June!
Nestled in the unassuming hills of Greenbrier County, an extraordinary farm beckons you to take a step out of the present and into a world of times past, at the West Virginia Renaissance Festival. Also in this issue, we feature the Dirtbean Cafe and Bike shop in Marlinton; Women of Washington Part 2 (Hospitality); Folk […]
Friday, July 6: Xander Hitzig at Hawk Knob
Come enjoy an evening of music with hometown favorite Xander Hitzig at Hawk Knob Hard Cider & Mead in Lewisburg. Almost solely self-taught, Xander plays fiddle, guitar, and tenor banjo; using the music of his inspirations as his guide. He’ll make you move and sing along to words you don’t know yet, and perhaps even inspire you to give […]
Groovy Highway: Summer Breeze in 1972. May We Never Pass this Way Again.
It’s a sunny Summer day in 1972. I can smell the honeysuckle in the air. A bit humid in the sun, but a nice breeze if I can find some shade. I skid my bicycle along the sidewalk . . . leaving the desired long black skidmark from my wide ‘Cheater Slick’ white letter tire […]
Poetry Corner: Where I’m From.
They ask me where I’m from…I am from my grandmother and her flowered feed sack apron, singing “in the garden”, in the garden. I am from the other grandmother, all humor and twinkling eyes, all apples and cinnamon. I am from the smell of sassafras by the hanging gate beyond the driveway in the house […]
WV Artist on Display: Fresh and Fashionable.
Born and raised in Hot Springs, Virginia, Vanity Nicole Deaner is a crochet artist and the creator of Small Paw Apparel. Polishing her craft since the age of 12, she creates beautiful crocheted scarves, hats, and tops for men and women. To date, she has designed 5 pieces. Her customer base is comprised of mainly […]
Adopt Me: Looking for Sweet and Sassy?
Are you looking for Sweet and Sassy? Meet Sassy, an adult female tabby cat, 5 to 6 years old with medium length hair. She is spayed and up to date on vaccinations. Sassy has a wonderful cat personality, meaning she loves to get your attention, but usually on her schedule. She will happily sit in […]
Life Unhinged: It’s Hard to be Homeless.
It is hard to be homeless, and alone. I am traveling with a shopping cart, sometimes pushing it, sometimes riding in it with effortless propulsion over vast empty parking lots. But more frequently there is a sidewalk with uneven cement sections and I have to lean on the cart to raise the wheels as I […]
Mountain Scene: Women of Washington Street
Brick and mortar retail is here to stay. So begins an article from “Total Retail”. Downtown Lewisburg and especially Washington and cross streets are a stellar example of this positive trend. Women merchants dominate the downtown streets. These businesswomen are responsible for a strong flow of cash, resources, interest, tourism, and civic leadership. Up and […]
Guns & Cornbread: You Gotta be Tough for Muskies.
Bo Wolfe is a Grinder. In Bo’s terminology, this means he is a person who is out there squeezing the most out of every day. A Grinder keeps going regardless of how tough things are, a Grinder keeps going no matter how difficult the job is or the degree of adversity he or she is […]
Sat. May 26: Mountain Trails, Tunes, and Ales @GV Beer!
On Saturday, May 26th, support the Mountain Music Trail during their annual fundraiser, Mountain Trails, Tunes, and Ales. This special event is held from 6-9pm, at Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company in Maxwelton. There will be live music featuring Corey Lee McQuade, Lobelia Road, and Hans Creek String Band. Almas Frybread Taco will also be servicing food and […]
Around Town: Through the Looking Glass and Beyond.
Through the Looking Glass and Beyond. A Magical Journey through the World of Alpha Music (Part 1) What can I say about Alpha Music in Lewisburg, WV? Like a child’s ‘Toys ‘R’ Us’, Alpha Music is the musician’s toy store equivalent. A rush of musical toys falls over you as you enter the door. Alpha […]
Ivy Terrace Concert Series @Carnegie Hall
The Ivy Terrace Concert Series is an annual Downtown Lewisburg tradition that occurs every second and fourth Thursday of June, July, and August at Carnegie Hall. Rain or shine, music starts at 6:30pm and concludes at 8:30pm. All concerts in the series are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, […]
Sat. May 26: 3rd Annual Alderson Strawberry Festival!
The Third Annual Alderson Strawberry Festival will take place Saturday, May 26th from 9am to 5pm in the center of town on both the Greenbrier and Monroe County sides. Sponsored by Alderson Main Street, coordinated by Mystik Miller, and featuring the freshest of strawberries from Sunset Berry Farm, this event has become hugely popular. For […]
In the Spirit: Like Water for Moms
With the approach of Mother’s Day in May, I often think about wines my Mom would like and because my mother is pretty much like the typical American mom when it comes to drinking wine, I like to think about wines our moms would collectively like to drink. You see, my mother typically doesn’t like […]
Sat. May 19: Our Night to Shine at Masonic Theatre!
STARS (Special Theatrical Artists Revue & Showcase) will perform “Our Night to Shine,” its first variety show of the troupe’s 23rd performance season on stage at the Historic Masonic Theatre on Saturday, May 19, at 7pm. Under the direction of Paula Crance and Sonja Kimberlin, STARS will perform a variety of skits and songs with […]
My Dog & I: Getting a Leg Up!
Sometimes Life simply looks different from a new perspective. Consider how your house looked when you were small and how BIG Your Dad was back then! This month I’d like to talk about the way your dog sees the world and how we might “talk” to him more effectively if we could see life from […]
Mountain Music Trail: The Informal Music Jam
Our Mountain Music Trail column usually features bands that play out in public and the venues that host them, But most traditional music happens in more informal settings – Like a kitchen, a front porch, or a local community center. Many of the most outstanding musicians in our region never play formal gigs – either […]
This May: Stuart Margolin stars in An Enemy of the People
See two-time Emmy award winner and The Rockford Files (also seen in The X-Files) star Stuart Margolin on stage at Greenbrier Valley Theatre’s “Enemy of the People.” This play kicks off GVT’s mainstage season and will run from April 27 until May 12th. Enemy of the People is about a small Norwegian town that survives […]
June 1 & 2: Farmer’s Day in Union WV
Every community has its annual celebrations. In Pocahontas County it’s Pioneer Days and the Autumn Harvest Festival. In Greenbrier County you have The Chocolate Festival, The Dandelion Festival, Taste of Our Town, and the grand daddy of them all, the State Fair of West Virginia. But in Monroe County there’s only one super event: Farmer’s […]