PSEUDO NEWS: MERCILESS PRUNER. BY LARRY BERGER
The brutal merciless pruner wanders the earth, pruning wherever he may go. Occasionally, you can hear him off in the distance singing that old Dylan song, “Everybody Must Get Pruned”. He laughs at the stanza that goes: They prune you when your trying to be so lush, They prune you if you’re just a little […]
Oct 1-4: Appalachian Queer Film Festival
The Appalachian Queer Film Festival is proud to announce their second annual celebration of LGBTQ film, which will take place October 1-4 at the Lewis Theatre in Lewisburg, West Virginia. Last year’s festival featured Sundance Film Festival award-winning films To Be Takei and The Skeleton Twins. This year, co-founder and director Tim Ward hopes to […]
Halloween Party & More @ Sweet Shoppe!
Don’t miss the Sweet Shoppe’s annual Halloween Party on Thursday, October 29th hosted by DJ Penny C! Also, Matt Evans on Friday, October 9th (eve of TOOT!) Every Thursday night, karaoke/dj with Penny C! and Saturday Night DJ/Karaoke with Penny (10.3 and 10.17) and Sidney Coles (10.10 and 10.24). Get out and have a blast!
Sat. Oct 10: Pink Zeppelin at Lewis Theatre!
On the evening of Saturday October 10th, the Lewis Theatre will be the staging ground for Pink Zeppelin featuring some of the most iconic music of the late 60s and 70s. What is Pink Zeppelin you ask? Guitarist, Shane Allen, came up with the idea to get a group of local musicians together to perform […]
LEARN THE PURSUIT OF ART W/ LBSPY THIS OCTOBER!
Inside LBSPY this October: The Pursuit of Art w/ Trahern Cook (this month’s cover art was created by Trahern. Click here to learn more about the artist! ; Food + Wine at TOOT! ; Farm Feast at Greenbrier Valley Brewing Co ; Run United Way’s Half Marathon & Zombie 5k, Take Me out the Corn […]
Chased by Zombies? Speed Up!
Whether they are slow or fast, if zombies chase you, you have to speed up! Some will walk and many will run but we won’t know for sure until race day, Saturday, October 24th. It’s up to you to survive the zombie epidemic coming to downtown Lewisburg, WV with Run United Way’s annual Half Marathon […]
ARTIST ON DISPLAY: THE PURSUIT OF ART W/ TRAHERN COOK
Get to know a South Carolina illustrator who, at the age of 7, publicly acknowledged his desire to commit his life to the pursuit of art as both a career and passion during a televised interview in Columbia, SC. Successful in his pursuit, Trahern Cook, makes a living off of his illustrations. His work is […]
Oct 2 – First Friday in Downtown Lewisburg
Join in on the fun for downtown Lewisburg’s First Fridays after Five on Friday, October 2nd,. There will be plentiful music, giveaways, food/wine tastings, and events for all ages. Everyone is welcome! Stop by the Greenbrier Valley Visitor’s Center for an evening of music, art, and education. The Visitor’s Center welcomes Greenbrier County Schools as […]
Fri. Sept 11: Blackwater Mojo @ The Asylum!
Bare bones blues-rock duo from the heart of the Appalachian hill country, Blackwater Mojo is coming to the Asylum on Friday, September 11th. They are well known for their high energy performances, driving rhythms, and distinct sonic, this duo has no trouble filling the room in a way one would expect from a band twice […]
Thursday, Sept 17: Owen Danoff @ Irish Pub!
Washington DC native Owen Danoff will be performing at the Irish Pub on Thursday, Sept 17th from 7-10pm! In the DC area alone Owen has performed at nearly every major venue including the Birchmere and the 9:30 club, been selected as a Strathmore Artist in Residence, won multiple Washington Area Music Awards as well as […]
Fri. Sept 25: Steele Country @ Sweet Shoppe!
Enjoy live country and classic tunes w/ Steele Country on Friday, September 25th at the Sweet Shoppe! No cover.
Sept 10-13: Culturefest World Music & Arts Fest
The 12th annual Culturefest World Music and Arts Festival will take over Appalachian South Folklife Center in Pipestem, WV from Thursday, September 10th to Sunday the 13th with a weekend long oasis in the creative arts. This unique event is a cornerstone of the blossoming creative community in Southern West Virginia. It features four stages […]
Sat. Sept 26: Roadkill Cook-off & Harvest Fest
The Pocahontas County Chamber of Commerce will once again host the Autumn Harvest Festival and West Virginia RoadKill Cook-off Saturday September 26, 2015 in downtown Marlinton according to Chamber president Mike Holstine. “Autumn provides the perfect setting for an old-fashioned harvest celebration,” said Holstine. “This festival showcases not only our fine arts and crafts but […]
Saturday, Sept 12: Freshwater Folk Festival!
In the hope of warmer weather, the Freshwater Folk Festival at the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery on East Main Street will be on Saturday, September 12 from 10 AM to 4 PM. That’s about three weeks closer to the summer solstice than in previous years. This festival is a combination of music, dance, […]
MEET LEWISBURG’S MASTER CHEF W/ LBSPY THIS SEPTEMBER!
There are only 67 Certified Master Chefs in the United States and maybe 150 in the entire world. Meet Chef Fred Raynaud, WCMC, CEC, CCA in the September issue of LBSPY, out everywhere now! Other features include Freshwater Folk Festival, Roadkill Cook-Off, iPhoto POP!, Back to School = Back to Football, and more! See you […]
Sunday, Aug 30: Marc Stone Duo & Josh Paxton
On Sunday, August 30th check out Marc Stone Duo w/ Josh Paxton at the Irish Pub in downtown Lewisburg! Performance is from 4-8pm and no cover! “Marc Stone deftly mixes traditional blues, gospel, R&B and blues rock into a coherent musical continuum. He brings his abilities as an arranger and bandleader here and work hand […]
Gear up w/ LBSPY this August!!! Out Everywhere!
Soooooo many events… don’t miss out! Pick us up to find the best things to do, best places to go!!! Happenings include FMX Motocross and all shows at the WV State Fair, High Land Jam, Lewisburg Literary Festival, Lewisburg First Friday, Reggae Sun.Fest, and so much more! – LBSPY, August 2015 Find us!
Fri, Aug 7: Downtown Lewisburg First Friday
Historic Downtown Lewisburg celebrates First Fridays after Five and the Kick-Off of The Lewisburg Literary Festival on Friday, August 7th! Join the summer fun in downtown Lewisburg with live music, literary events and tasty treats …. all free to the public. Everyone is welcome! Begin the evening with a visit to the Literary Town Square […]
WV ARTIST ON DISPLAY: FOR THE LOVE OF BEES
Get to know an artist who holds a deep compassion for our honeybees. Her name is Christina Renee Adkins, and she is the owner/operator of Sweet Iris Farm out of Grassy Meadows, WV. Christina makes organic bath and body products including: Raw Honey and Sugar Body Scrubs; Herb and Grain Clay Face Mask; Beeswax, Calendula […]
Aug 13-16: High Land Jam in Elkins!
Summertime is festival time. Every state and county in America celebrates its community, its people, its culture and its history with weeklong or weekend events that bring neighbors together to share in each others lives for just a short period on time. The High Land Jam is no different. Established in Elkins in 2002 on […]