Day: July 1, 2024

Good Eats: Sara’s Sweet Treats

The small town of Union has welcomed a new, vibrant place for those of all ages to enjoy delicious treats. Reverand Sara Heino-Bissell of Monroe County has always dreamed of opening her own Ice Cream Shop, now her dreams have come true. Sara’s Sweet Treats opened its doors on Farmer’s Day weekend, welcoming a large […]

Unplugged: Solo Artist Dwain Sheppard

This month we had the opportunity to speak with uprising musician, Dwain Sheppard. You may have caught his audition on American Idol, listened to him perform at the Sweet Shoppe, or other local events but if not, I have the scoop! I learned that Dwain has a strong connection with music that started at a […]

Alderson Fourth of July Line-up 2024

Saturday, June 29 (Rain or Shine) Contact: Mitchell Thompson (304-661-4665) Sunday, June 30 Monday, July 1 Thursday, July 4 Gates will not open until after fireworks *Concessions & duck tickets on sale all day* Contact Greg Eary (Concessions) (304-646-1762) or Pam Shields (Duck Tickets) (304-992-6027) Friday, July 5 Saturday, July 6 Sunday, July 7  *Concessions […]

From the Editor

Hi Readers, Happy July, a month of Independence, warm weather, and so many outdoor activities! Most of you know our previous editor has moved on to other things. She will be missed by all, but I hope to fill her shoes well. I am Chelsea Blair, a native of Monroe and Greenbrier Counties. I am […]

Carnegie Hall Announces 41 Season Schedule and Ticketing Dates

Carnegie Hall is excited to announce its 2024-2025 Performance Series schedule as it prepares to celebrate its 41st season of “Bringing the Arts to Life.” This season has something for everyone, with a lineup that includes all genres of music. New Season Subscriptions are on sale now. Individual tickets go on sale to Carnegie Hall […]

Skyline Music Festival to be held on the Greenbrier River at Ronceverte Island Park

On a private farm overlooking the town of Ronceverte, and the scenic Greenbrier River from 1976-1985, masses gathered to hear incredible music lineups at the original Skyline Bluegrass Festival. The revitalization of this beloved event came to fruition in 2022, when the first New Skyline Bluegrass Festival on the River brought toe-tapping, hard-driving bluegrass to […]

GVT, Carnegie Hall, and GVT Chorale to Present the Hunchback of Notre Dame 

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is the first-ever community-wide arts collaboration between Greenbrier Valley Theatre, Carnegie Hall, and Greenbrier Valley Chorale. This spectacular staged concert version features over 50 performers, including nationally recognized actors, professional choreography and lighting, and a full chorus, all on the Carnegie Hall stage. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and […]

Going Wild: Chicken of the Woods

By Patrick Calvert It’s July!!! Get on the river! Get in the woods! Get outside! Here’s some ideas: The Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower (late July) Get in a July field, sit on your July butt, and look at the July stars.  Why? It’s July and there’s no better way to digest s’mores! [15-20 meteors per hour/waning gibbous […]

Cruizin4Kidz Car Show Benefit to be held for Children’s Home Society

A Car Show to benefit the Children’s Home Society will be held on July 13 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the WV State Fairgrounds. The event is hosted by Driven4love and will include food trucks, vendors, and lots of activities for the kids. Live music will also be provided by Greenbrier County native, […]

Pursued by Trivia

By Sharon Ginsburg Mountain Table, a new local business just north of Renick on Route 219 sometimes has Trivia Night Tuesdays with a themed dinner menu. Invited by a girl friend to come check out and support this new local business and watch her daughter and friends compete in the Trivia Night, I thought it […]

Sweet Springs Turnpike Trail named a National Recreational Trail

In celebration of Great Outdoors Month and National Trails Day on June 1, Secretary Haaland announced the designation of four new national recreation trails in four states, adding 33.5 miles to the National Trails System. “These four new national trails will build connections in communities, ensuring bikers, hikers and all who love our public lands have […]