Sat. Jan 16: Brrr… It’s a Chili Cook-off!
It will be a spicy time when hops and heat collide at Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company’s first annual Chili Cook-Off, held Saturday, January 16th from 6pm-9pm. Admission is free and several local residents, restaurants, and businesses will be vying for a chance to be crowned 2016 Chili Champ/Best of Show, which will be determined by […]
Discover Lewisburg w/ LBSPY this January!
Discover Lewisburg w/ LBSPY this January! In this issue, we are introducing a town map. It’s good for visitors, fun for local readers, and great for our advertisers! We are also giving away 2 sets of concert tickets to the West Virginia Music Festival. Deadline to enter is Monday, January 11th. We will contact the […]
BIG CONGRATS TO AGNES SPENCE FOR WINNING OUR CHRISTMAS TREE RAFFLE!
BIG Congrats to Agnes Spence (owner of Aggie’s Gift Shop) for WINNING our 2015 Christmas Tree Raffle with the Lewisburg Lions Club! Get Festive! IrishPubOnWashingtonStreet.com On Saturday, Dec 12th, Managing editor of LBSPY, Christina Entenmann, delivered the fraser fir to Agnes’ beautiful llama farm in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Please stay tuned for our next […]
AROUND THE TOWN: PAINT THE PIANO ART CONTEST!
The City of Lewisburg, WV and The Cultural Arts Roundtable are holding a design contest for a new paint job on the town piano. The winner of the contest will receive $100 from the Greenbrier Community Foundation in prize money, and the privilege of transferring their winning design directly to the town piano. Art supplies […]
WV ARTIST ON DISPLAY: HANDMADE FELT WOOL ANIMALS
Meet Debbie Rapp, owner of The Holler Farm in Renick, WV. Since 2004, her quest has been to find uses for wool from the sheep raised on her family farm. She began processing the wool by washing it with natural commercial dyes, picking, and carding. She also prepares the wool for fiber arts such as […]
MY DOG & I: HOLLY, JOLLY… BY JANINE LAZARUS
I love Christmas!! Yes, all the songs and the decorations and the food and the presents and the hugging…everything. I love that Christmas means I get to relax a little and have some home-time with my dogs and my dog friends’ dogs… I don’t care what the weather is doing, I know we will get […]
IN-TRANSIT: YOUR NEXT DREAM VACATION. BY JACK CHARLES
Take a moment as you read this article to reflect. When was the last time you truly felt relaxed and at peace? Was it in bed? In the bathtub? Or perhaps, on your last vacation? Planning, executing and paying for a meaningful vacation can be difficult…but as Magellan himself as my witness, it’s worth it. […]
ON THE COVER: ENJOY A BRIGHTER CHRISTMAS W/ LEWISBURG LIONS CLUB!
The world’s largest service organization, The Lions Club is working with LBSPY this holiday season to spread hope and joy to one lucky family. Together, we are giving away a 6-foot Christmas tree, the centerpiece of the Christmas holiday. Selling trees as a fundraiser since 1979, the Lewisburg Lions Club now sells over 200 trees […]
PSEUDO NEWS: S’NOT NEWS. BY LARRY BERGER
Y’know, sometimes you think of crazy stuff to do. And it makes you laugh. But you would never do it, or even tell anyone for fear they would turn down the corners of their innocent mouths and shake their heads and move slowly away. But when you’re the author of such a fine column as […]
FUTURE DOC: KEEP PULLING THE STRING. BY DR. TIM PENCE
Even given a complex world it has been said that nearly all problems can be reduced to a simplicity. The solution to the problem is often overlooked because of it’s being “too simple” for such a complex problem. There is possibly one exception, that is….the attempt to make sense out of apparently irrational human behavior. […]
VALLEY GROWN: PRESERVING AT-RISK PLANTS FOR THE FUTURE
Foraging wild-edible plants has long been a part of Appalachian heritage and rural culture. From ramps, fiddleheads and morels in the spring, to chicken of the wood, ginseng and goldenseal in the fall, we are able to wild craft medicine and food from the forests and trails all year round. This instinct to gather is […]
NYE: DJ/Karaoke at the Sweet Shoppe!
Have a blast w/ dj/karaoke while you’re ringing in the new year at the Sweet Shoppe, located in downtown Lewisburg, WV! Complimentary champagne toast! Also, check out Ladies Night every Tuesday, 8-10pm. Ladies get 1/2 price drinks!!!
This December, Get Festive at The Irish Pub!
Amy McIntire, Ugly Christmas Sweater “Happy Hour” Party, and NYE Party w/ Possum Holler Glee Club! Check out all the fun at the Irish Pub! Thursday, December 10: Amy McIntire will be singing and playing the banjo. Stop in for a drink! Thursday, Dec 17: Ugly Christmas Sweater “Happy Hour” Party! Thursday, December 31: NYE […]
Thur, Dec 31: Ring in the New Year!
Since the days of ancient Babylon, 4000 years ago, the new year has been considered an integral part of society. People from around the world make the coming of the new year a grand event and have their own way of celebrating. In Disney World and Disney Land, it’s the busiest day of the year. […]
Sat. Dec 19: Winter Brewfest at Snowshoe!
On Saturday, December 19th, breweries, distributors, and beer enthusiasts from across the region will gather on a winter evening for an unlimited sampling of over 50 beers of all styles and tastes (including winter seasonals) to get you in the holiday spirit! This event is held at Snowshoe Mountain Resort and beers will range from […]
Sun, Dec 13: Bob Thompson’s Joy to Lewisburg
I’m not much of a Christmas person. People who know me know that Christmas is hard for me. I awaken to snowy fields where I take on the weight of the world. I look through the lacy frosted windows and I miss everyone I’ve lost. I awaken from fitful dreams of travel and lost shoes, […]
Enjoy a Brighter Christmas w/ LBSPY this December!
Not only will you enjoy a brighter Christmas with LBSPY, but you’ll also ring in the new year with us too! Some features inside include Winter Brewfest, Bob Thompson’s Joy to Lewisburg Christmas Show, Lewisburg Christmas Parade, and so much more! We are excited to announce two new columns called, “In the Spirit” by The […]
Sat. Dec 5 – Lewisburg Christmas Parade!
It’s time to get in the holiday spirit as Lewisburg’s annual Christmas Parade is slated for Saturday, December 5th. Festivities begin at 1pm on Washington Street between Lee and Church, downtown. Winning participants will be determined in the following categories: favorite band, animal, walking group, float, antique vehicle, and best overall. Mike Kidd will be […]
Sat, Dec 5: Girls Day Out in Lewisburg!
Grab your girlfriends for a fun day out in downtown Lewisburg WV on Saturday, December 5th. With over 50 spectacular shops, cafes, restaurants, galleries, boutiques, a specialty outfitter’s shop, and wine & cocktail bars Lewisburg is the place to be for Christmas/holiday shopping and dining! This one day special event offers complimentary beverages and tastings […]
Self-Care: Meet Randi Smith, your Personal Beauty Consultant
Trying to understand what your skin needs to be happy & healthy can be very difficult, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. You can ask Randi Smith, consultant for Rodan + Fields, and she will show you how. Randi’s friend, Amanda, initially recruited her into R+D so her initial involvement was due to her […]