IN THE SPIRIT: HOW TO COOL THE HEAT. BY GINGER LASALLE

With the abundance of spicy sushi rolls, ghost pepper sauce and extreme spice levels of Buffalo wings now-a-days, I keep fielding questions on how to balance wine with the occasional over-the-top spice. So many times you think you have a great pairing, but upon coating your mouth with the spicy food, the wine either gets […]

UB-U: A METAPHYSICAL MOMENT. BY WILLOW & RYAN.

Introducing a monthly column that will discuss how incorporating metaphysical practices and techniques into your life can be beneficial to your well¬being. So, what does metaphysical mean, anyway? The first entry a Google search brings up is “adjective. 1. of or relating to metaphysics”. Well, that’s a start, let’s go a little deeper… (pun intended). […]

BAILEY’S PACE: DELISH FLAVOR AT DOBRA ZUPAS. BY BAILEY PACE.

With more and more fast food restaurants popping up, an authentic dining experience can be hard to find. However, it just became a little easier. Located at 600 South Oakwood Avenue, Beckley, W.Va. 25801, Dobra Zupas’ is serving up new and delicious flavors. Dobra Zupas can be found in a quaint but elegant house. “What […]

MY DOG & I: OODLES OF DOODLES. BY JANINE LAZARUS.

I have recently been inundated with a particular brand of dog…The Poodle X! For some reason, it has become a very popular move to breed all kinds of poodles with all kinds of other breeds. These mixes are really interesting, all shapes and sizes and generally great fun. Labradoodles, Golden Doodles, Mini labradoodles and Goldendoodles, […]

Wed, May 18: Why Be So Over-Reactive, Dear?

Allergy Season” is in full swing this spring. Many suffer from mild to severe reactions to allergens. Allergens trigger our immune response. Allergens may be known or unknown, natural or unnatural. Those who suffer the most have an immune response that is so overreactive that it responds inappropriately and disproportionately to the offending allergen. A […]

GAME ON in the Alleghany Highlands!

This spring and summer it’s GAME ON in the Highlands. While the mountain views and pristine rivers and lakes offer a sense of serenity, don’t let them fool you. The folks in the scenic Alleghany highlands of Virginia have a strong competitive spirit and they invite you to their upcoming events, four of which rated […]

Late Mother’s Day Buffet at China Palace!

Take mom out on the weekend after Mother’s Day for a special All-You-Can-Eat buffet at China Palace!!! Located at 409 N. Jefferson Street in Lewisburg, WV, China Palace will offer a special buffet with: crab legs rice noodles frog legs mussels  This buffet will take place on Friday, May 13 from 3-8pm ; Saturday, May […]

Fri, May 27 House of Ill Fame at Sweet Shoppe!

On Friday, May 27th check out House of Ill Fame at the Sweet Shoppe! They are a rock band based out of Southern West Virginia and cover just about every genre of music from The Rolling Stones to Tool. Also, don’t miss Thursday night karaoke with DJ Swerv’n Irvine! And every Saturday night is DJ […]

Fri. May 6: Grand Opening: Vintage 102!

Express your creativity through vintage style at downtown Lewisburg’s newest women’s clothing boutique, Vintage 102. Officially opening its doors on Friday, May 6th (first Friday), this boutique offers a metro city feel with modern track lighting, black walls, a spacious display of dresses, beautiful dressing rooms, a large variety of shoes, hats, gloves, scarves, purses, […]

Sat May 21: Share the Love Festival!

On Saturday, May 21, bring the whole family to Lewisburg, WV for Share the Love Festival! Starting at 10am, we will celebrate unchained and independent Lewisburg by shopping, eating, and listening to all things local. Throughout the day, we will observe all locally owned businesses in Lewisburg and independent artists. Artists, product line representatives, business […]

Pop/Rock and a Twist of Punk at The Asylum!

Don’t miss live music at The Asylum this May!!! Friday, May 6: Nick Durm & Randy Gilkey (from the Boatmen!) perform at 9pm. Saturday, May 7: Rob Vance at 9pm. Also, enjoy specials for Lewisburg Girl’s Day Out! Rob plays Acoustic based pop/rock with a twist of punk. Rob Vance has had the pleasure of […]