Christina Edwards

HASHTAGWV ART & ENTERTAINMENT Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Christina Entenmann-Edwards has been a WV resident since September 2008. She was born and raised in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and is no stranger to hard work and the entrepreneurial spirit. In 2006, she graduated from Quinnipiac University (Hamden, Connecticut), Cum Laude, with a B.A. in History. In 2010, she graduated with an M.B.A. from Liberty University (Lynchburg, Virginia). In February 2012, Christina launched HashtagWV as the area’s first full-color, free arts and entertainment tabloid + online platform. Christina completed the Leadership West Virginia class of 2021, which is an innovative program that grows, engages, and mobilizes leaders to ignite a life passion to move West Virginia forward.

SAT: OCT 26: ZOMBIE RUN/WALK

EVENT: Run of the Living Dead-Zombie 5k Run/Walk: 1/2 Marathon and a Zombie 5k WHERE: Downtown Lewisburg, West Virginia WHEN: October 26, 2013 at 9am United Way of the Greenbrier Valley’s: “Run of the Living Dead-Zombie 5k Run/Walk”. Run United is shaking up the traditional 5k up with everyone’s favorite ghouls, ZOMBIES! This is a […]

The Hunter’s Journal: Feels Like the First Time by Tony Barner

First times are unforgettable. I remember my first bear hunt in Canada with a $75.00 bow like it was yesterday. As I recall, I nearly let my nerves get the best of me that day too. Seeing a bear enter my shooting lane for the first time was an indescribably intense sensation. Even with adrenaline […]

Future Doc: Timing is Everything…Well, Almost by Dr. Timothy Pence

In recent Future Doc articles the common stressors or burdens that may prevent or delay healing were introduced. Those being; toxic chemicals, heavy metals, body scars, hidden immune challenges, food sensitivities, and spinal misalignment. Other vastly important considerations involved in a healing program are the factors of time and timing. Just as most disease and […]

Half Baked n’ Bothered: Bomb Sniffing Bees by Margaret Baker

As if honeybees weren’t distressed enough with pesticides hastening their extinction, now they are being asked to risk life and proboscis to pick up the scent of land mines, a job dogs no longer want. Croatian researchers give the sacrificial nectar nippers a sugar water reward for finding buried explosives. Buzzed on TNT, the bomb […]

A Woman, A Story, & A Life In-Between: Dog Cake by Tiffany Blair

My sister recently found a dog cake kit at a local discount store. In honor of Monty’s special treat, I present to you a guest post entitled “A Guide to Baking Cupcakes For Your Dog” by Angela Blair. Enjoy! Have a few drinks. Start mixing; pay close attention to every detail. Make adorable mini cupcakes. […]

My Dog & I: Meet n’ Greet by Janine Lazarus

LOVE this weather!! Even if Banksie has to wear his sweatshirt at night…. We are bouncing around full of energy & optimism…OK so there are NO excuses for not being out on the Greenbrier Trail with us! What a great place to practice your dog-etiquette too….Especially important if you were wandering thru’ Town at the […]

Sat, Oct 5: Freshwater Folk Fest

EVENT: Freshwater Folk Festival WHEN: Saturday, October 5, 2013 WHERE: Fish Hatchery, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia There will be plenty of free music, discovery, and fun at the 9th Annual Freshwater Folk Festival on the grounds of the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery on East Main Street on October 5 from 10 AM […]

SAT, SEPT 28: WV ROADKILL COOKOFF

Photo Source: pccocwv.com EVENT: West Virginia Roadkill Cookoff WHEN: Saturday, September 28, 2013 WHERE: Marlinton, West Virginia On Saturday, September 28th, check out an event that has been rated as THE FESTIVAL in West Virginia by Parade Magazine. The Roadkill Cookoff, now in its 21st year, has been featured on the Food Channel and Travel […]

FRI, OCT 4: UNCLE HAMISH & THE HOOLIGANS

EVENT: Uncle Hamish & The Hooligans & Heritage Festival WHEN: October 4 & 5, 2013 WHERE: Masonic Ampitheatre, Clifton Forge, VA On Friday, October 4th, 2013, Uncle Hamish & The Hooligans will be kicking off this year’s Alleghany Highland’s Heritage Festival in downtown Clifton Forge, VA. Their performance will be held at the Masonic Ampitheatre, […]

FRI, SEPT 27: VIC CLEVENGER AT MCBEE’S

Vic Clevenger pictured with Gallagher Photo from: vicclevenger.com EVENT: Comedian Vic Clevenger at McBee’s WHEN: Friday, Sept 27th, 2013. 8:30pm WHERE: McBee’s Irish Pub. 317 Neville Street in Beckley, WV Florida comedian, Vic Clevenger will perform at McBee’s Irish Pub in Beckley on Friday, September 27th at 8:30pm. Clevenger has performed around the country with […]

FRI, NOV 22: IRISH PUB’S 7 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY!

EVENT: Celebrate the Irish Pub’s 7 Year Anniversary WHEN: Friday, November 22, 2013 WHERE: Irish Pub on Washington Street, Downtown Lewisburg, WV Bring something made of wool or copper! Beer Bucket Specials, 3pm-1am. Live Celtic Music by Patrick O’Flaherty Gumbo Contest! Enter to Win Cash Prizes or get a $10 Tasting Tickets and VOTE for […]

OCT 4: BEER TASTINGS & MORE ON 1ST FRIDAY!

EVENT: First Friday WHERE: Downtown Lewisburg, WV WHEN: Friday, October 4, 2013, 5pm- Starting at 5pm, check out lots of fun happening in Downtown Lewisburg with First Friday: Free Beer Tastings by Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company at Hill & Holler Bike Shop Haunted Candlelit Tour filled with thrills, chills, and Fall fun at North House […]

TOP 10 THINGS EVERY (OR MOST) TEENAGE BOYS SHOULD BE TAUGHT

Pictured: The Boatmen (not teenage boys!) 1. Use a condom. 2. Keep it simple: if you fall down a well, the first thing you should hope for is somebody who knows how to get your sorry butt out of a well. 3. You cannot chase people. You will lose friends and gain friends and often […]

HOME ON THE RANGE BY JIM SHOCK

Even before marriage, Lisa and Steve Hudnall, owners of L & S Gun Range in Caldwell, WV, shared a passion for pistol shooting. So much so, they drove to Beckley nearly every weekend to enjoy dinner, a movie and a few relaxing rounds of… bullets. The couple unwinds with target practice and, apparently, so do […]

The Hunter’s Journal: The Drama Queen’s Slate by Tony Barner

Halfway through demolishing rooms for a renovation at The Greenbrier 8 years ago, I heard the unmistakable sound of a wild hen turkey. I dropped everything and went down the hallway in search of the source of the yelps. A few rooms down, I found a gentleman practicing turkey calls. After a brief chat about […]