David Wax Museum at Carnegie Hall
A rainy night in Lewisburg, but there’s music to be heard, something not the run-of-the-mill, something young and different. Something with a girl and an accordion. Something with a nice young man in a suit and his sweetly scruffy companions. David Wax Museum, fresh from just plain busting loose at last year’s Newport Folk Festival, […]
Natural Care by Future Doc
A female patient entered my office with chronic, intermittent episodes of neck pain and headaches of several years duration. She has had previous chiropractic, physical therapy, and medical treatment without satisfactory results. My evaluation revealed that she did indeed have spinal misalignment. It was further determined that her neck and thyroid gland were weakened by […]
Celebrate Dandelion Festival in WSS, May 23-27th
This Memorial Day weekend, come out and enjoy the West Virginia Dandelion Festival hosted by WSS Main Street and the City of White Sulphur Springs. Festivities begin Thursday, May 23 and close with a parade in honor of Veterans at noon Monday, May 27. The fun begins on Thursday, May 23rd at the White Sulphur […]
LBSPY 33 Coming out SOON! May 20-June 3
Don’t forget to pick up the latest LBSPY #33, out everywhere Monday, May 20th. www.lbspy.com/find-the-spy/ Featured in this issue: ROAMING INK writer Craig Miller with “Mountain Paradise.” This article is about a trip to Adventures at the Gorge and the Canopy Tour. SOUND OF THE TOWN writer Susanna Robinson Kenga with her review on David […]
Poor Monty by Tiffany Blair
I think I am going hire out my dog, Monty, as a hairdresser. I say this because his breath could straighten your hair (and maybe even give you highlights). I know that dogs can sometimes have stinky breath. I know this. This dog, though…his breath smells like roadkill. Or maybe it’s more like hot garbage […]
We are River GODS by Penny C
Cass to Marlinton everyone called us crazy… Welll!!! The first 12 miles from Cass to Clover Lick.. from henseforth shall be called the shallow water show. Not kidding 10 min in the kayak with me and all the equipment and cooler go over. My ankel with at least 300 lbs of running water pressure is […]
Majestic 12 Performing at Sweet Shoppe, May 17th
On Friday, May 17th, Majestic 12 will perform at the Sweet Shoppe in downtown Lewisburg. Based out of Princeton, WV., this band may best be described as pop rock/indie rock sounds. Their shows include a wide variety of music (as they can play several covers) to keep the crowds happy. Their sound is similar to […]
Red Tail Ring at Wild Bean on May 11th
The popular Mountain Music and Folk Art Series continues at the Wild Bean on Saturday, May 11th featuring Red Tail Ring. The Michigan-based duo shares a raw blend of original compositions and interpretations of old ballads and dance tunes from Appalachia. Hosted by Lewisburg’s own Hell for Certain String Band, the series aims to feature […]
Wisdom from the Woods: Life Lessons Learned From Being Around Weak People by Jim Shock
Wisdom from the Woods: Life Lessons Learned From Being Around Weak People Lives intersect in the most peculiar way in West Virginia. Like the meandering hollers and seemingly random back roads to nowhere, every path eventually leads somewhere familiar. I couldn’t honestly say what I went to the Dollar Tree for but I left with […]
Wine & Wings Fundraiser at Watt’s Roost Vineyard, May 3rd
Is it impossible to pair wine with wings? Definitely not according to Watt’s Roost Vineyard, When Pigs Fly BBQ, and The Tutoring Center. This Friday, May 3rd, we invite you to make the call at this year’s “Wine & Wings Fundraiser” at Watt’s Roost Vineyard. Anyone looking for an excuse to drink excellent wines and […]
The Flower Tent at SJ Neathawk’s Lumber
Like me, many of you probably noticed a girl at the entrance of S.J. Neathawk’s Lumber holding a large sign saying “Easter Flowers” over Easter weekend. Curious, I decided to stop in, check out the goods, and talk to the owner, Kenneth “Jonathan” (as he likes to go by) Gibson. Gibson owns the Greenbrier Building […]
Vacation by Tiffany Blair
I need a vacation. More specifically, I need a beach vacation. The last time I went to the beach was in 2009 during a cruise and it was fantastic, start to finish. Given some recent events in the cruise industry, however, I’m going to back-burner a repeat on that particular type of excursion. Call me […]
Get a Ride with Cosmic Cab Company
Next time you need a ride somewhere, think of Cosmic Cab Company. Since 2010, Cosmic Cab owner, Lorrie Monte, has been serving the greater Greenbrier Valley with fast, friendly, and reliable service. You’ll find that Cosmic Cab Co. fills a variety of transportation needs in the greater Greenbrier Valley area. Unlike your standard 4 door […]
Montclaire String Quartet, April 26th
On Friday, April 26th, the Montclaire String Quartet will perform at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, at 7:30pm. This quartet is celebrating its 23rd year as a quartet-in-residence for the West Virginia Symphony. The quartet consists of violinist and concertmaster, Amelia Chan ; viola player, Bernard Di Gregorio ; cellist, Andrea Di Gregorio ; and violinist, […]
When I Eat Chocolate by Tiffany Blair
A Woman, A Story, & A Life In-Between – When I Eat Chocolate I really have to watch myself around chocolate. When I eat chocolate, everything else around me fades away into a haze. I get lost in oblivion and the only thing that matters is the smooth, rich sweetness taking over my senses. Don’t […]
Wisdom From the Woods: Life Lessons Learned from Being Around a Happy-Go-Lucky Guy by Jim Shock
Wisdom from the Woods – Life Lessons Learned From Being Around a Happy-Go-Lucky Guy A persona is the person you become when you’re not comfortable being who you are. We all know people with the character of a chameleon. They effortlessly shift shades to suit their surroundings. They’re also known as shady! I crave authentic […]
Wear The Weight at Chocolate Festival, April 13th
Within the past few weeks, The Weight has played to sold out shows at both Greenbrier Valley Theatre in Lewisburg and the Pretty Penny Cafe in Hillsboro. We witnessed a standing ovation at GVT and we can assure you that this highly skilled band won’t dissapoint. This April 13th, see them live during Lewisburg’s Chocolate […]
Wild Edibles Festival in Hillsboro, April 20th
“By closely observing Mother Nature, I know when the birds come and go, how deep the river is, if the buds are coming out on the trees, and the clean freshness of the morning air reminds me that each new day in the life of man is as clean and unsoiled as a sheet of […]
Dance Brazil at Carnegie Hall & Lewisburg Chocolate Festival, April 13th
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Seventh Annual Lewisburg Chocolate Festival, which begins with theatre performance starting on April 12 and continues with delicious samplings of chocolates, kid activities, themed shows, dinners, and musical presentations. Undoubtedly, the culmination of the event will be the amazing dance performance by Dance Brazil at Carnegie Hall on Saturday […]
Take a Tour at Smooth Ambler Spirits
Not only did the Scotch-Irish bring fine whiskey-making skills to our mountains but Appalachia’s water, grains, and mountain air make for ideal conditions to distill and age these spirits in Greenbrier Valley. Located just 5 miles outside downtown Lewisburg, Smooth Ambler Spirits is pleased to open their distillery to the public for free tours so […]