February 2024 #153
Ancient Pathways: Sweet Springs Turnpike Trail Welcomes Twenty-First Century Travelers
“The Appalachian Mountains aren’t smaller than other ranges to the West – they’re older. Ancient, eroding under the weight of time, they’re older than oceans, older than dinosaurs, older than limestone, and older than bones.” – Carrie Cuinn The story of the Sweet Springs Turnpike Trail begins long before recorded history. The “healing waters” were […]
Good Eats
Mountain Table and Hashtag Present:
Breakfast for Supper and Trivia Night
For the past year, Mountain Table in Renick has been the Tuesday night destination for community, family fun, delicious food, and coffee. Owners Alexander Durand and Nadine Sonneville turned their culinary and coffee roasting (Nadine is the Roast Maistress) expertise into an oasis of farm-to-table nourishment that collaborates with local producers, entertainers, and other talented […]
West Virginia Artist On Display
Kenny Bostic’s Art Beautifully Imitates His Life
Popular Monroe County award-winning artist Kenny Bostic is a Renaissance man. Creating breathtaking nature scenes, idyllic portraits of farm life, and other subjects as requested with all sorts of media is only one aspect of Kenny’s many talents. He is also an accomplished trail runner who often competes and places in local races, a champion […]
CABIN FEVER CONCERT at HISTORIC GRAHAM HOUSE!
The first-ever Cabin Fever Concert at the Historic Graham House in Lowell, West Virginia, will take place on Saturday, February 17th, from 3 PM to 5 PM. This family-friendly acoustic show of traditional and original Appalachian Folk – in the style of a house concert, will feature Grammy-winning artist Chance McCoy, champion fiddler Tessa Dillon […]
Unplugged: Nathan Seldomridge
Talented Greenbrier Valley musician Nathan Seldomridge recently released his first single, Broken Pieces, in December 2023. Nathan is also part of last month’s featured band, Deep State. I recently spoke to Nathan about his musical success, and what inspires him to create and play the notes that speak to his audience. Please tell us who […]
CARNEGIE HALL’S MAINSTAGE SERIES KICKS OFF 2024 WITH GET READY! A
MOTOWN TRIBUTE FEBRUARY 16
Carnegie Hall presents Motown tribute band Get Ready! Friday, February 16, at 7 p.m. Guests are invited to come early to Club Carnegie from 6 – 6:45 p.m. in the Board Room located adjacent to the Hamilton Auditorium. A cash bar and snacks are available. The great sound of soul makes its round-trip journey home […]
Ronceverte Renaissance Part 2
Primitive Goods
This is Part 2 of the Ronceverte Renaissance Series – a series highlighting the revival of businessand events in downtown Ronceverte as the town works together to restore their beloved community to athriving hub for business, entertainment, and delicious food and drink. This month’s featured business is Primitive Goods, a general store that offers its […]
Carnegie Hall One Night Only
Performance Opportunity for Middle and High School Music Students
Carnegie Hall, working in partnership with Greenbrier County music and theatre educators, is offering a performance opportunity for accomplished music students in grades 6-12 living (or taking lessons) inGreenbrier County. One Night Only will showcase these talented students on Carnegie Hall’s Hamilton Auditorium Stage. The event is sponsored by Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC). Video […]
Imbolc: The Origin of St. Brigid’s Day and Groundhog Day
“Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” Just kidding! Actually, it was this galaxy, the Milky WayGalaxy, and if a few thousand years is considered long, long ago, then yeah. Although life may have beenvery different for humans three thousand years ago, we are still living on the same planet, Earth, and deepdown, she […]