Top 10 Ways to Welcome Summer w/ LBSPY #54, OUT NOW!!!
Find the top 10 ways to welcome summer of 2014 with LBSPY #54, out everywhere!!! Featured June events include the Ronceverte River Festival and Badlands Bluegrass Festival.
June 6-28: Live Music @ Sweet Shoppe!
Check out live music by the Jarmovers, Black Mountain Bluegrass Boys, and Matt Evans… all free shows at the Sweet Shoppe in downtown Lewisburg, WV!
Traditional Sounds From the Trail
Combine string instruments and storytelling musicians with the Appalachian Mountains as the stage, and the Mountain Music Trail region comes alive! The summer festival season brings new meaning to ‘music in them mountains’ as traditional mountain music fills the entertainment line ups throughout Monroe, Greenbrier, Pocahontas, Randolph and Tucker Counties. Summer is the perfect season […]
June 12-15: Homegrown & Green Festival
Homegrown & Green in Twenty-14. That’s the official theme of this year’s 27th Annual Ronceverte River Festival. New and exciting things are happening at Island Park June 12th through Father’s Day, the 15th Green-thumbers are busy planting a new community garden, runners are warming up for the 5 mile run, fishermen are getting their gear […]
June 20 & 21: Mountain Music Mayhem
Now that it’s officially summer, it’s time to fill the hills and valleys of Williamsburg, WV again for two full days of music, camping, and fun. Mountain Music Mayhem is the theme for this years Badlands Bluegrass Festival which will host 9 bands on the Poor Farm campground this June 20th and 21st. The music […]
Tue. June 10: Entrepreneur Cafe
On Tuesday, June 10th, support local business owners at the Entrepreneur Cafe at New River Community College! The winner will receive $500 seed-funding from BB&T plus crowd funding from donations. Entry is just $10, which includes dinner. Event starts at 5:30pm.
GOOD EATS: GET TURNED ON W/ TURNOVERS! BY COY A. FLOWERS
Twenty-one years, four months, and a handful of days. This is precisely why April’s Pizzeria in White Sulphur Springs is a local culinary institution in the Greenbrier Valley. Opening on Jan 1, 1993, April’s has severed delicious pizza, sandwiches, pasta, and salads to an unthinkable number of customers. Even during the derecho and other natural […]
May 15: National Chocolate Chip Day
May 15th of every year marks National Chocolate Chip Day. We at LBSPY encourage you to celebrate and enjoy sweet, tasty chocolate chips available at your local bakeries, shops, restaurants, and coffee shops here in the two Virginias! Just think of all the possibilities… chocolate chip cookies, waffles, various pastries, cakes, muffins, pudding, pies, pancakes, […]
Thur. June 5: Empowering Women Conference
The Tenth Annual Empowering Women Conference is coming up on Thursday, June 5, at the Tamarack Conference Center in Beckley, West Virginia. The day will begin with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and continue with networking, dynamic speakers and motivating presentations until 4 p.m. The theme of this year’s conference is Hats Off to Real Women […]
Sat. May 17: Grand Opening of Pepper Shed
Fully stocked with over 200 brands of salsas, marinades, mustards, jerk seasonings, rubs, spices, pickles, jellies, sauces, snacks, and dips, The Pepper Shed, in downtown Lewisburg, is celebrating its official grand opening on Saturday, May 17th! The celebration will start at 10am-7pm with a Taste Testing (no charge) and Happy Jalapeña walking between The Pepper […]
Follow the Trail of Music in West Virginia
Spring is upon us. Morels are popping up, ramps are being dug and the sweet sounds of traditional music can be heard in the evening air along the scenic Mountain Music Trail. The Mountain Music Trail follows US Route 219 through Monroe, Greenbrier, Pocahontas, Randolph and Tucker Counties. The MMT is an organization that promotes, […]
Sun. May 18: Wine For Wags & Whiskers
On Sunday, May 18th, you and your animal loving friends are invited to Watt’s Roost Vineyard for a special event supporting the dogs and cats of Monroe County. The Monroe County Animal League (MCAL) is hosting this event and festivities from 2pm till 5pm. Admission is $35 and includes 2 glasses of Watt’s Roost award-winning […]
Thur. June 5: Mtn Music Fest Pre-Party
Yes, a party before the party! Check out the full festival line-up: lbspy.com/june-6-7-mountain-music-festival/
Sat. May 17: Big Bass Tournament
Bordering West Virginia, the Alleghany Highlands is an easy to get to destination for anyone from Beckley to Snowshoe wanting to participate in summer events. If you are an avid sportsman or woman and like to fish, make plans to attend the Big BASS Tournament at Lake Moomaw on May 17th. Travelers will be driving […]
May 22-26: Dandelion Festival in WSS!
During Memorial Day weekend, White Sulphur Springs will be celebrating the mighty dandelion with its annual Dandelion Festival, slated May 22-26th on the main street, downtown. There will be art shows, live performances by Chase Likens from American Idol and Richard Hefner’s Black Mountain Bluegrass Boys. From magic shows to pet contests to kids activities […]
May 16 & 17: Cahoots at Opera House
A three foot pepper mill. A balcony. A pink dinner napkin. An unspeakable crime. What do these things have in common? Find out by seeing Cahoots, a comedy of cover-up and conspiracy presented by the Pocahontas County Drama Workshop on Friday May 16 and Saturday May 17 at 8:00 pm at the Pocahontas County Opera […]
GET TURNED ON W/ LBSPY #53, OUT NOW!
Stay updated with the best happenings in our area with LBSPY #53, out everywhere now! You’ll be able to follow the trail of music with Mountain Music Trail by Leah Deitz, learn about talented local artist, Mary Hurst, and Get Turned on with Turnovers by Coy A. Flowers. Featured articles also include: Mountain Music Festival, […]
June 6 & 7: Mountain Music Festival
Get ready for Mountain Music Festival this June held at Ace Adventures Resort! Located above the New River Gorge in Oak Hill, WV, Ace will be hosting its first music festival to include talented performers paired with fun around the resort on June 6th and 7th. Every band/artist at this festival has a self-titled album, […]
Aug 2 & 3: Lewisburg Literary Festival
A vibrant two day event featuring visiting authors, outdoor art, musical entertainment and performance art, all inspired by literature. The LLF takes place annually on the first Friday and Saturday in August. This year, 2013, the event will be on August 2rd and 3rd. For information please call 304-645-4333 GET CONNECTED WITH THIS EVENT AT […]
Sat. May 31: Appalachian Music & Arts Fest
On May 31st, Tamarack will host its 6th annual Appalachian Music & Arts Festival, aka TAMAFEST! From 12 to 8pm, you can enjoy a day of great West Virginia music and incredibly talented Tamarack artisans demonstrating their craft. The entire day is free of charge! Bring a lawn chair so you can enjoy eight straight […]