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Where Christmas Feels Like it Used to: The Cedars Invites You In

“We want it to feel like joy, excitement, hearth, family, grandma’s house, snow covered roads, falling asleep in the backseat and waiting up for Santa for EVERYONE, no matter their age.” – Rachel Warner-Baker That one line captures the heart of what is happening at The Cedars Farm this season. A historic property that spent […]

Free Wreath Walk and Natural Wreath-Making Event on December 7

Celebrate our wild and wonderful this season on a fun, informative wreath walk, followed by a festive natural wreath-making workshop using your foraged finds. Appalachian Headwaters and artist Michele Pollina will be your guides on Sunday, December 7 from 2 to 4 pm at Wood Thrush Park (334 Richland Ln, Lewisburg). Make sure to dress […]

Meet Acclaimedt Artist Alan Anderson in Lewisburg, December 6

Alan Anderson, an artist celebrated for reimagining objets d’art from repurposed vintage jewelry, will be in Lewisburg on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 1–6 p.m. at Robert’s Antiques and Wine Store, 1055 East Washington Street, for a special meet-and-greet event. Since 1974, Anderson has been transforming vintage materials into unique, imaginative works of art. His […]

CHRISTMAS TEA AT A NEW LOCATION

For more than ten years, it has become part of the holiday tradition for many to enjoy afternoon tea in Alderson. The Christmas Tea is a significant fund raiser for Alderson Main Street and helps support the many activities AMS sponsors throughout the year, particularly the “Gem of the Hills” Holiday celebration.  This year the […]

Mountain Mystic Massage: Give the Gift of Relaxation

Ease holiday stress and treat yourself or a loved one to a moment of peace this season “It is my honor to meet each person where they are and provide meaningful massage and body work for them.” – Amanda Balasko Amanda Balasko of Mountain Mystic Massage lives by these words every day. With a deep […]

Celebrate the Season with the Greenbrier Valley Chorale

Director Barbara Lutz has planned a wonderful program of seasonal music for the Greenbrier Valley Chorale’s annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg.  The first half of the program will feature Magnificat, a five-movement work by celebrated choral composer Taylor Scott Davis.  Inspired by “The Song of […]

Let Our Robot Overlords Predict Your Perfect Old-Fashioned Christmas Tradition!

♈ Aries – Tree Decorating Trailblazer Bold and adventurous, you dive headfirst into holiday cheer. Your tree is a spectacle of color and sparkle, full of energy and surprises — no ornament goes unnoticed! ♉ Taurus – Cookie Connoisseur You savor every sweet moment. Baking classic treats and filling the home with the scent of […]

The Agenda: November 29 – December 31

Saturday, November 29   Luke Wiggins, 6 PM, Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company, 862 Industrial Park Rd, Maxwelton   Holiday Market, 10 AM – 4 PM, Riverbend Garden Center, 35917 Midland Trail E, Caldwell   Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, 7:30 PM, Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 1038 E Washington St, Lewisburg   Holiday Bazaar, 10 AM – […]

The Magic of Christmas in Lewisburg Continues Every Weekend Through Christmas!

As the holiday season approaches, downtown Lewisburg transforms into a winter wonderland, ready to welcome both locals and visitors for a festive kickoff. The air is filled with excitement and a hint of cinnamon, inviting everyone to partake in the celebrations. The festivities began with a grand tree lighting ceremony on November 21st in the […]

Winterlight Music Festival to Bring Big Sound and Bright Spirits to GVBC

Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company (GVBC) is excited to announce the Winterlight Music Festival, a brand-new winter gathering set to bring music, community, and craft beverages together on December 21st at 1PM. Hosted at GVBC’s taproom and production facility, Winterlight will showcase live music, local WV artisans gallery along with a special beer release crafted exclusively […]

Chasing the Light: The Art of Evan Blumenstein

There’s a special kind of magic in the hills of our region. It’s the kind that shifts with the morning fog, glows gold across pasture fields, and disappears just as quickly as it comes. For local photographer Evan Blumenstein, that fleeting magic is what it’s all about. With an eye for light and a deep […]

“Dancing With the D.O.s” Event Will Help Put Scholarships in Motion

The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) will host a “Dancing With the D.O.s” fundraiser for student scholarships at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 8, on the school’s Lewisburg campus. Tickets to Dancing With the D.O.s are available to the public. Tickets cost $150 and can be purchased at wvsom.edu/gala. The event is a celebration of […]

From the Editor

November is here, and as the crisp days of late autumn settle in, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what we’re thankful for. There’s plenty to celebrate right here in our local scene, and this month offers countless ways to dive into holiday cheer and experience what makes this region so special. Ross Hanna […]

A Royal Fundraiser: Queen of Hearts at the Sportsman Tavern

Luck, laughter, and community spirit come together every week at the Sportsman Tavern on Edgar Avenue in Ronceverte, where the Queen of Hearts fundraiser draws an eager crowd. Held to support Jardin Mini Golf, this ongoing raffle gives participants a chance to win cash prizes while contributing to one of the Greenbrier Valley’s most creative […]

MASTERING BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING

Black Friday is one of the busiest and most profitable shopping days of the entire year. According to Demand-Sage and National Public Radio, American consumers spent a record $10.8 billion on online Black Friday shop-ping in 2024. Around $61 billion in total sales (both on-line and in-person) were made over the Black Friday and Cyber […]

Artistic Alchemy: Ross and Cyndi Hanna Turn Creativity into Community

From coastal Carolina back to the heart of Monroe County, Ross and Cyndi Hanna have brought their passion for art, creativity, and community to downtown Union with their new venture, Artistic Alchemy Studio. Together, the husband-and-wife team are reviving the paint party experience they once shared in the Greenbrier Valley, this time with even more […]

Yew Mountain Center Fundraising Gala: A Night with Yew

Evening of Music, Dinner, and Dance to Support Community Land Conservation Efforts Appalachian Headwaters is proud to support this Yew Mountain Center fundraising event featuring live string music, a vegetarian dinner by chef Al Pettijohn, and traditional square dancing on Saturday, November 8 at 5:00 PM at Wood Thrush Park, 334 Richland Lane, Lewisburg, WV. […]