See Real Boy & States of Grace at Carnegie Hall
For just $2, yes two dollars… Carnegie Hall invites you to meet the filmmaker, watch their film, and ask them questions afterwards. On Screen/In Person brings new, American, independent films and their creators to communities across the mid-Atlantic region. A total of six films and their filmmakers tour across the region each year. Each tour […]
DJ Nights & Karaoke at The Sweet Shoppe
Don’t miss DJ nights and karaoke at The Sweet Shoppe! Every Saturday night it’s DJ Sid and on Thursdays it’s DJ Swerv’n Irvine! The Sweet Shoppe is located on 125 W. Washington Street in downtown Lewisburg. For more info, call 304-645-3214.
Fri. Feb 24: The Tealights at The Asylum!
On Saturday, February 24th, the Tealights play at The Asylum in downtown Lewisburg! They are an indie folk band based in Morehead, Kentucky made up of Elizabeth Pearl Bowman and Caroline Nell Copley. Learn more about them at thetealights.com The Asylum is located at 114 E. Randolph Street in Lewisburg. For more info call, 681-318-3515.
Sat. Feb 18: Opry Night at Pocahontas Opera House!
There are several historic performance venues along the Mountain Music Trail, which runs along US 219 in WV. One of the most unique is the Pocahontas County Opera House in Marlinton, which presents its annual “Opry Night” Saturday, February 18. This event features local bands each year. The 2017 groups are old time band Sugar […]
SAT. FEB 18: MONTY PYTHON MOVIE NIGHT!
On Saturday, February 18th, you’re invited to watch Dennis the Constitutionalist peasant defend his anarcho-syndicalist communal lifestlyle against King Arthur during “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” FREE movie night at the brewery! Dennis: What I object to is you automatically treat me like an inferior. King Arthur: Well, I am king. Dennis: Oh, king […]
Saturday, March 11: Strip Down for the Plunge!
It’s almost time to strip down into your skivvies and leap into the frosty waters of the Greenbrier River at the 14th annual Greenbrier Valley Polar Bear Plunge! Scheduled for 1pm on Saturday, March 11th this year’s plunge will be held at a new location, Ronceverte’s Island Park. As always there will be good eats […]
ALWAYS HOME W/ HASHTAGWV THIS FEBRUARY!
Pick up HashtagWV this February to find the best things to do! On the cover, we featured the Bearwood Company, a small business out of Hurricane, WV that specializes in rustic, reclaimed, one-of-a-kind wood pieces. This month, we also featured the 14th annual Greenbrier Valley Polar Bear Plunge, Diamonds Furr a Purpose Fundraiser for the Greenbrier […]
WV ARTIST ON DISPLAY: YEAR IN REVIEW!
January is a nice time to reflect on the past and this month we are celebrating our West Virginia artists on display from 2016. In the last 12 months, we featured photographers, sculptors, painters, jewelry makers, illustrators, a clay artist, a graphic designer, and a hat maker! We kicked off 2016 with an article titled […]
Mtn Music Trail: Edden Hammons, Legendary Fiddler.
Happy New Year! This month we’ll take a look at one of the musical ancestors of today’s popular string band musicians. Old Time music in the modern day is usually a group activity, with bands combining the sounds of banjo, fiddle, guitar and other instruments, but much of its origin was the product of individual […]
My Dog & I: Wait!
This my favorite and most useful command after “come”… Because we humans need time to process our thoughts before action (some longer than others), it is essential to be able to ask your flying, supercharged or even simply clumsy dog partner to pause for a moment while we put our brains in gear.. I have […]
Thur. Jan 26: Yosvany Terry Sextet at Carnegie
Usually when I’m writing the January column for HASHTAG LEWISBURG, I’m windblown and wild, clawing my way from the edge of some kind of cold blue polar vortex to type my words, but today, writing this on the Solstice, this is not so. Mother Nature’s magical glittering hoarfrost of yesterday morning has gently transmuted into […]
Pseudo News: Mind-Boggling News for the New Year.
Want your mind boggled? Here’s a little information I picked up along the way to 2017. In your body there are around a hundred trillion cells. Inside each cell there are over twenty compartments separated by membrane walls, like the rooms in your home. Each room has a specific function. There are rooms for the […]
Valley Grown: Freshly Prepared Meals at Erica’s Kitchen.
The availability of fresh local foods is a huge benefit to living in the Greenbrier Valley. For Lewisburg entrepreneur Erica Bell, it is one of the keys to her success in culinary arts. Two months ago, Erica threw caution to the wind and left her 8 to 5 job to pursue a career bringing her […]
Mtn Scene: Hit the Slopes w/ Ski Barn at Snowshoe Mountain!
Yes! It’s time to hit the slopes at Snowshoe Mountain Resort! Opening day arrived right on time during Thanksgiving week and The Ski Barn and SnowCreek Mountain Sports have been busy gearing up their customers for mountain fun. They are eager to maintain a strong ski and snowboard season while accommodating all your equipment needs. […]
Winter is the Perfect Time at GV Beer!
Head over to Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company for free movie nights, and 1st Saturday concert series. On February 4th, Susanna Robinson-Kenga Trio will grace the stage at the brewery with a smooth jazz standards. For more info, visit GVBeer.com.
Warm up w/ Live Music at The Asylum!
Don’t miss Freeman Shawn Owen, Freeman Jones, Russ Detko, and the West Virginia Winter Music Festival at the Asylum!
January at the Sweet Shoppe!
The Sweet Shoppe is full of events all month of January! Also, check them out during the WV Winter Music Fest, slated for Saturday, January 28th! Click here for more info!
Sat. Jan 28: WV Winter Music Festival!
The West Virginia Winter Music Festival takes place in downtown Lewisburg on Saturday, January 28th, with 40 acts in 8 venues. Many extremely talented veteran players of the Festival will be returning from 7 counties across southern West Virginia and into Virginia to support the cause, and we’ll see a few new surprises, as well, […]
Wed. Feb 1: Bill Staines at Irish Pub
Bill Staines has been my hero since 1977. He carries on where Woody left off- carrying on the tradition of stories and characters you wish you knew.” Nanci Griffith On Wednesday evenings, the Irish Pub in Lewisburg, often hosts guest musicians, along with a special offer on a different whiskey each week. Anyone not familiar with the […]
Sat. Jan 7: Warm up w/ Craft Brews & Chili!
This January, warm up with craft brews, live music, and chili at Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company’s 2nd annual Chili Cook-Off slated for Saturday, January 7th from 6-9pm! You’ll have your taste buds rocked with a variety of 16+ chili offerings from area residents and chefs. Then wash down that hot chili with a cold craft […]