VALLEY GROWN: EARTH RIDGE FARM. BY KIM FORTE
Surrounded by a large oak forest, Earth Ridge Farm in Renick, WV is an ideal place for raising pigs. Greenbrier Valley native Justin Lewis has been farming for four years and owns and operates the farm. He tells us, “I started out interested in the preservation and selling of quality breeding stock and feeder pigs.” […]
FUTURE DOC: UNFATHOMABLY COMPLEX. BY DR. TIM PENCE
I recently read an article in National Geographic entitled the Dancing Machine, by Heidi Schultz. This article reports on a prototype bionic leg designed specifically for dancing by Hugh Herr and associates at M.I.T. Professional ballroom dancer Adrianne Haslet-Davis lost her left leg below the knee during the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. Incredibly, less […]
MY DOG & I: HEALING NATURE. BY JANINE LAZARUS
It has been a wonderful start to the Summer and here on the Mountain, everything is blossoming, blooming and delighting in the sunshine. It is SO much easier to have a big group of dogs when the sun is shining…no muddy paws, wet dog smell or confinement in a little kitchen. Everyone and I mean […]
Fri. July 17-19: Life w/ Folks at FolkLife Festival
When I was young, there was this farm where we’d go. There was music and poetry, art and activism, food and drinking, bonfires and outhouses, and friends and lovers all about. It was the Appalachian South Folklife Center in Pipestem, WV, aka “The Don West Farm”, and it represented peace, community, and creative thoughts and […]
Friday, June 5: 1st Friday in Downtown Lewisburg!
Downtown Lewisburg, West Virginia celebrates First Fridays after Five on Friday, June 5th! Join the summer fun for live music, art events, and tasty treats. This event is free and open to the public. The Wild Bean hosts a benefit for the Greenbrier River Watershed Association with live music by Margo Persinger’s Mojo Sisters and […]
July 17 & 18: 3rd Annual Green Bank Herb Fair!
This July 17 & 18th, enjoy two days of herbs at the 3rd Annual Green Bank Herb Fair! There will be small class sizes, engaging speakers, and lots of personal interaction. This year’s fair includes a Butterfly Tent, a Wild Herb Walk, Historic Herb use, a Local-Food Lunch, and an Herb Farm Market! The classes […]
Mtn Music Trail: Festivals, Jams, Dances, & more!
Summer is finally here, and for fans of traditional Appalachian music, the communities along US Route 219 host a variety of festivals, jams, dances, and more each and every weekend. The Mountain Music Trail is a group of venues, musicians, and others devoted to presenting and promoting that living heritage. This month, we’ve curated a […]
Sat. July 11: Cycling Challenge w/ Gran Fondo!
No need to cross the Atlantic for an Old World cycling experience! Visit Virginia’s scenic Alleghany Highlands region for the sixth annual Gran Fondo on Saturday, July 11th. Easily accessible from Interstate 64, the Alleghany Highlands’ majestic peaks and picturesque valleys might be mistaken for a region of France or Germany. With electronic chip timing, […]
June 11-14: Ducks, Games, & Fireworks at River Fest!
A Ronceverte, WV tradition, join the fun at this year’s River Festival, scheduled from Thursday, June 11th-14th. This event is held at Island Park and is home to the Great Rubber Ducky Race where a $5 ticket can win you $10,000!! Island Park is a 20-acre park located on alongside the Greenbrier River and off […]
Fri. June 12-14: Space Race Rumpus Cycling Fest!
Gear up your bike and get excited for the 4th Annual Space Race Rumpus Family Cycling Festival! Slated for Friday, June 12th-14th, this unique event is held at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) in Green Bank, WV, which is home to the World’s Largest Steerable Telescope (GBT: Green Bank Telescope). Over the weekend, there […]
SEE LIFE THROUGH A NEW LENS W/ LBSPY THIS JUNE!!!
See life through a NEW lens this June w/ our “WV Artist on Display” feature: Molly Wolff!!! Professional photographer, Molly recently participated in Lewisburg, WV’s Share the Love Fest and is a juried artist of Tamarak: The Best of West Virginia. This month, we’ve also featured several events in the area including: the Space Race […]
F&D: A REASON TO SMILE W/ CAKES & CONES
Need a reason to smile? Check out Cakes & Cones Ice Cream Shop in downtown Lewisburg! Serving over 30 creative flavors of Hershey’s ice cream, this shop always gives you a reason to smile all summer long. New flavors include pistachio, dark chocolate raspberry truffle, coffee house cookies and cream, and banana split. Owner, Tiffany […]
MTN MUSIC TRAIL: GET CONNECTED W/ MUSIC
With each passing week, the mountainous landscape of eastern West Virginia becomes more verdant and inviting. Likewise, this time of year there seem to be more and more options each weekend to engage with our region’s traditional Appalachian music. The Mountain Music Trail seeks to connect fans, both visiting and local, with the wide variety […]
WV ARTIST ON DISPLAY: COLOR OBSESSED W/ DIANE MITCHELL
Meet watercolor artist, Diane Mitchell. She captures moments of intense energy in time while reacting to how colors and light play with each other. Embracing her color obsessed style, Diane creates extraordinary relationships between things that are ordinary. She exaggerates colors to inspire emotions, memories, and feelings that might usually go unnoticed in every day. […]
Thur, May 21: Tap Takeover w/ The Boatmen
On Thursday, May 21st, don’t miss the Great Tap Takeover at the Irish Pub with The Boatmen and Flying Dog Brewery, who will feature 4 beers. This event is free and music starts at 8pm. There will be Flying Dog drink specials throughout the night! The Boatmen are a harmony driven, Americana “Soulgrass” band out […]
Sat. June 27: Jackson River Trail Half Marathon
The Jackson River Scenic Trail Half Marathon, 10k, 5k and Family Fun Run/Walk, is slated for Saturday, June 27th, 2015. This event coincides with the Covington Cork and Pork celebration so great food, wine tasting, beer and entertainment awaits all finishers! The race starts at 8am and the course is on the smooth crushed gravel […]
Sat. May 23: Snake Doctor & Amy McIntire
West Virginia rock band, Snake Doctor, is performing at the Lewis Theatre on Saturday, May 23rd. Inspired by 70s rock and roll, country, and blues with elements of vaudeville theater, glam rock, and gypsy jazz, this band puts on a dynamic and electrifying live show, making whatever venue they play in full of life and […]
May 22-24: Celebrate the Weed @ Dandelion Fest!
The dandelion originated from the French word “dent de lion”. It means lion’s tooth, which refers to its coarsely toothed leaves. Up until the 1800’s people would pull grass out of their lawns to make room for this “super vegetable” because every part of it is useful and can be used for food, tea, and […]
Saturday, May 16: Share the Love Festival
On Saturday, May 16th, 2015 bring the whole family to Lewisburg, WV for Share the Love Fest! From 10am-7pm, we will celebrate unchained and independent Lewisburg by shopping, eating, and enjoying all things local. Not only there will be lots of things to do throughout the day, but this is a great opportunity to find […]
TAP TAKEOVER W/ LBSPY, MAY 2015!!!
Tap into LBSPY this May for the best things to, best places to go! Events include Dandelion Festival during Memorial Day weekend, Share the Love Fest, The Great Tap Takeover at the Irish Pub w/ The Boatmen and Flying Dog Brewery, Snake Doctor at the Lewis Theatre, Sherlock Holmes at the Pocahontas Opera House, and […]