Future Doc: Game of Bones. Episode 3
POSTURE – What it actually is and what it means to you. When asked, most people regard posture as something that they actively and consciously need to be aware of in order to improve or correct. Actually, POSTURE refers to the position in which our body naturally falls into when in our upright position INDEPENDENT […]
Play-By-Play: The Greenbrier Classic
June 23rd, 2016, will be a day that lives in infamy within West Virginia history. A deluge of voluminous proportions scourged southern West Virginia, creating scars that may never fully heal. However, with an unquenchable spirit defined by love and hope, individual communities came together to establish new beginnings. Although the brutal impact of last […]
Swing into Sam Snead w/ HashtagWV this July!
Swing into Sam Snead this July w/ HashtagWV! This month, we feature the artist behind the cover: Elyse Gerard with a one-on-one interview. This portrait, as well as others, are displayed at the Greenbrier Sporting Club in White Sulphur Springs. Also, get Tomahawked at Snead’s 1912 Steak in Hot Springs, Virginia and make plans for the Greenbrier […]
UnHinged: Music Under the Stars @Glen Haven!
This summer, enjoy live music under the stars at The Farm at Glen Haven! This farm is a boutique, organic hops farm, and premiere event venue in Alleghany County, Virginia. Set along the Cowpasture River, and boasting over 10 acres of wildflowers and a beautifully refurbished barn, The Farm is a fairy tale location for […]
Sunday, Aug 6: Bouzouki Meets Piano.
On Sunday, August 6th head to the Irish Pub in downtown Lewisburg at 3pm for a Bloody Mary’s, mimosa, or a classic pint of your favorite brew and enjoy the tunes of New Orleans musicians, Beth Patterson and Josh Paxton. They will perform what they describe as an intricate style of bouzouki and piano! In […]
Sat. July 8: Virginia Opry’s “Tribute to America”
The Virginia Opry, honored by the Virginia General Assembly in February, will present “Tribute to America” on Saturday, July 8, on stage at the Historic Masonic Theatre in downtown Clifton Forge (circa 1905) at 8:00 p.m. Nashville recording artist, Keith Bryant will perform as a special guest. Also, Milk and Honey, a gospel bluegrass duo; […]
Mtn Music Trail: Allegheny Echoes
The premier event on the Mountain Music Trail this month is the Allegheny Echoes Summer Workshops, held in Marlinton June 18-24. For this week, the town of Marlinton takes the title of Music city USA. The Marlinton Motor Inn, on 219 a couple of miles north of town, turns into a 24 hour a day […]
Groovy Highway: What you See is What you Get. What you Get is Up to You.
Hello, my friends. Welcome to Groovy Highway with the Random Prophet. Allow me to start off by introducing myself. I am an artist and musician, not a politician or magician. . . . which means very simply; there will be no lies or double-talk and no tricks up my sleeve. What you see is what […]
My Dog & I: Summer.
Thank Goodness! Yes, it’s that wonderful time of year when we can finally put away the fingerless gloves and thermals and find our flipflops… It is with great relief that I know I can count on mostly warm days and some river fun! So lets talk about some ways to make your Summer enjoyable for […]
Wisdom From the Woods: Life Lived to the Maxx.
Maxx was a marvel of a mongrel. He was my canine soul mate. Lots of people followed our life together for years on Facebook. I’d like to complete our story today. I loved my domesticated partner more than anyone, I still do. We were devoted to each other from the moment we met. He was […]
July 12-16: Celebrate 30 Years of Durbin Days!
From Wednesday, July 12 to Sunday, July 16th, you are invited to celebrate 30 years of Durbin Days! This special fair is filled with fun activities throughout the days including music, a carnival, children’s activities, a greased pig event, karaoke, a car show, parades, a 5k run/walk, pet show, tug-o-war, bingo, fireworks, and more! There […]
On the Cover: WV Proud. WV Strong.
Lest we forget, this month marks the one-year anniversary of the terrible flood of 2016. Mother Nature’s bad side reappeared last Summer and released torrential downpours of a biblical nature. . . and once again, West Virginians proved that they stand together in the face of adversity. No matter what Mother Nature throws at us, […]
Pseudo News: Grandpa Larry’s Helpful Hints for the Elderly.
(Before we start, let us pause and bow our heads in remembrance of the late and great Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus) And now, ladies and gentlemen, the famous Grandpa Larry will sit down at his writing desk at the very last minute and perform the astounding feat of coming up with some nonsense […]
Friday, June 30: Matt Deal at Sweet Shoppe
On Friday, June 30th Matt Deal will grace the stage at the Sweet Shoppe in downtown Lewisburg. Matt grew up in Welch, WV with a steady diet of classics from every genre thanks to his parents’ glorious record/music collection, which included The Beatles, Motown, Country, Classic Rock, Funk, Folk and everything in between was in […]
Sat. July 22: Gran Fondo in Alleghany Highlands!
Visit Virginia’s scenic Alleghany Highlands region for the eighth annual Gran Fondo on Saturday, July 22nd. 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, a King of the Mountains competition, and a mass start, all the […]
Sat. June 10: Run w/ the Troops!
On Saturday, June 10th, you are invited to run with the troops in the Color Run 5k! The Friends and Family of Greenbrier County Guardsmen will be hosting this Color Run in Alderson. The registration fee is $25 for 16 an older, 15 and under will be $20, and 5 and under is free. Registration […]
Fri. June 16: Farm Field Day in Hinton!
On Friday, June 16th, don’t miss a day of Family Fun on the Farm! From 9am-4pm, join the West Virginia Southern Conservation Districts Annual for Farm Field Day. This special event is hosted at John Farrell Farm in the Beautiful Big Bend of the Greenbrier River at Camp Lightfoot, between Talcott and Hinton. There will be local farm to […]
WV Proud, WV Strong w/ HashtagWV this June!
Pick us up this June! Our main article features the one-year anniversary of the terrible flood of 2016. Written by the Random Prophet, it celebrates our community in their commitment to help each other during these difficult times. This issue also features Matt Deal at the Sweet Shoppe, 30 Years of Durbin Days, and so much […]
Fri. July 14: Bastille Day Waiter’s Race!
Inspired by the famous footrace in Paris, don’t miss The French Goat’s Bastille Day Waiter’s Race, slated for a second year, on Friday, July 14th at 5:30pm. The winner will be awarded with a bottle of Dom Perignon, the “best” vintage sparkling wine from Champagne, France that retails around $180.00. DJ Blaw Knox will play […]
Sat. July 22: “All about Fly Fishing” Family Fun Day!
On Saturday, July 22, it’s Project Healing Waters’ “All about Flyfishing” Family Fun Day at Mountain Meadow Hunting Preserve in Monroe County, WV! From 11am-9pm, you will learn all about fly fishing while supporting the needs of veterans on their journey to recovery! There will be fly-tying demos, fly-casting demos, kids and adults’ tractor rides, […]