Saturday, May 16: Share the LOVE Fest
You’re invited to a celebrate your love for Lewisburg at the first annual “Share the Love” Fest! This event is a free, one-day festival and celebrates all locally owned businesses in Lewisburg. Throughout the day, artists, product line representatives, business patrons, shop owners, and guests will have a chance to intermingle and support our local […]
WE LOVE LEWISBURG AT LBSPY!
Let’s think about the economic impact of shopping local with an example of a coffee enthusiast. This enthusiast opens a coffee shop, thereby turning a dream into a reality. Now a business owner, he/she hires locals to help operate the shop. With the extra help, the coffee shop begins to take off. People in the […]
WV ARTIST ON DISPLAY: QUALITY CRAFT IN APPALACHIA
Meet Mike Costello, owner and printmaker of Printed Appalachia. Based out of Elkins, WV Mike specializes in hand-printed images made from various materials. With our Q&A, learn about Mike’s greatest accomplishment, obstacles he’s faced in his career, and what inspires him as an artist. 1. How do you describe your palette? I like to think […]
FUTURE DOC: GOT DA BLUES? BY DR. TIM PENCE
This is the time of year that many of us get that blue feeling. This seasonal “disorder,”…da blues, doesn’t shake off as easily as when there is plenty of sunshine to be had and physical activities to do. It’s unfortunate that many experience depression frequently and even some nearly non stop, regardless of the season. […]
POSITIZE U: AFRAID OF YOUR OWN SHADOW? BY “THE HYPNOTIST”, MICHAEL DENIS
A phobia is an “irrational” fear. A person suffering from a phobia will experience an exaggerated fear response akin to a panic attack when confronted by a particular entity or situation and, in some circumstances, they will develop a fear of the panic attack itself, ensuring that the original phobia grows arms and legs! The […]
FOOD & DRINK: LUNCH IS SERVED AT FOOD & FRIENDS
Looking for the next place to have your lunch meeting? Check out Food and Friends (F&F) in downtown Lewisburg. Established in 1985, this casual restaurant specializes in classic American cuisine and offers private booths, banquet rooms, wi-fi, and a complete menu sure to please any client. Throughout the years, this family owned business has built […]
BROAD THOUGHTS: INTERNET & CHANGE. BY TRAVIS CANTERBURY.
If you would have told me when I was a child that in a few years the biggest box office draws would be comic book flicks and the number one show on TV would be a zombie show, I wouldn’t have believed a word. But here we are. I’ve even heard a Misfits song on […]
MUSIC TRAIL: KEEP THE BLOOD FLOWING
Some consider February a bleak month – the holiday season has receded into memory, but the first blossoms of spring still seem a long way off. Valentine’s Day brings little solace to those without a significant other to keep them warm. But for pickers, dancers, and fans of traditional Appalachian music, the Mountain Music Trail […]
MTN SCENE: YOU HAD ME AT WOOF!
On Saturday, Feb 14th, the Greenbrier Humane Society will host a Valentine’s Open House. From 11am to 3pm, you are encouraged to visit the animals and learn about the organization. There will be informational tours of the facility as well as a question and answer session to discuss how you can help the humane society […]
RAMBLIN ON THE MOUNTAIN
Slap the skis on the top of the car, bring your board, or come as you are- it’s time to head up to Snowshoe and escape into the laid back mountain lifestyle for a weekend getaway. Whether you’re traversing the slopes on the mountain or perusing the village shops, restaurants, and bars, there is an […]
Sat. May 16: Troy’s Lemon Art Stand
On Saturday, May 16th, check out Troy’s Lemon-Art Stand during Share the Love Fest! He’ll be located at the Greenspace in downtown Lewisburg, WV from 10am-7pm. He’s a 7 year old Greenbrier Episcopal School student who loves festivals, lemonade, and art! The cost of lemonade is a drawing, a poem, rap, dance, sculpture, or anything […]
YOU HAD ME AT WOOF! LBSPY #62, OUT NOW!!!
Pick up your copy of “You had me at Woof” LBSPY #62, out everywhere this February 2015!
Sat. Feb 14th: All Terrain Poetry Open Mic
On Valentine’s Day, don’t miss the All Terrain Poetry Open Mic at the Dirt Bean in Marlinton, WV
MTN SCENE: LIFE WITHOUT WATER IS AWKWARD
Life without water is awkward. Here are some tips to help get you through the week. 1. Plan to be out of water for 72 hours. 2. If your vehicle runs on diesel, fill it up w/ water. 3. In lieu of bathing, use a baby wipe. 4. Replace water intake w/ beer. 5. Don’t […]
BUY WINTER MUSIC FEST TICKETS NOW & SAVE 30%!!!!
WE ARE CURRENTLY SOLD OUT OF TICKETS! GREENBRIER VALLEY THEATRE LOBBY 6-7 The Strutters 7-8 Black Mountain Bluegrass 8-9 Robinson-Kenga Trio GREENBRIER VALLEY THEATRE MAINSTAGE 9-9:50 Dan Yell Sun 10-10:50 A Rally Cry 11-11:50 Kilroy IRISH PUB FRONT 6:30-7 Patrick O’Flaherty 7:15-7:45 Matt Evans 7:50-8:20 Bo McMillion 8:30-9 Jim Snyder IRISH PUB BACKROOM 9:15-10 Rivertown […]
MTN SCENE: COMING SOON: A THEATER NEAR YOU!
Located across from Walmart and behind Lowes on Rt 219 North in Lewisburg, WV is the almost finished and highly anticipated Cinema 8 movie theater (pictured above). It is expected to open this March 2015! This will be Lewisburg’s 3rd movie theater as there’s the Marquee Cinema at Greenbrier Valley Mall and the Historic Lewis […]
MTN SCENE: WELLNESS PARK COMING TO DOWNTOWN LEWISBURG!
Construction is well under-way for Lewisburg’s Future Wellness Park aka hub in Montwell Park, located on Rt 219 N. Photographed above are the plans with some lego art. – The building in the foreground is the former Fort Savannah/Spring Restaurant. This will be a bike shop and restaurant. A teen center is already in operation […]
Food & Drink: Vous Aimez la Cuisine Francaise?
Vous aimez la cuisine francaise? Do you like French food? Tucked away in Hot Springs, Virginia is a charming new influenced French American restaurant called Les Cochans d’Or. Pronounced LAY-CO-SHAWN-DOOR, it means “the golden pig.” Around town, locals call it LCdO or LeCosh. It’s located in the old Wine Store beside Sam Snead’s Tavern, just […]
MUSIC REVIEW: RUSH RUN PHILHARMONIC @ 19TH HOLE
Friday night Rush Run Philharmonic played at the 19th Hole Casual Cuisine in Lewisburg. This is a local band playing a wide variety of American classics, folk, blues, cowboy and rock ‘n roll with two guitars, stand up bass and lush three part harmony. Phil Rolleston and Pat Gabbert have loved playing guitar and singing […]
MY DOG & I: NEW YEAR! BY JANINE LAZARUS
My dog and I are looking forward to a Wonderful New Year!! With new clients and exciting projects ahead, this year seems set to be a lot of fun… Of course, without setting the stage for these new adventures, they could not go from ideas to actuality – and it is the importance of preparation […]