Doc Ramos: Staying Free of Feeling Green. Avoid the Flu.
Every year we try to prepare for the flu season. But what is a flu season and why is it that it always comes in January and February? Another interesting question is why does it run in the northern hemisphere and not the southern hemisphere at the same time? We can answer these questions by […]
WV Artist on Display: When Not Breaking Things.. Diane Hall is Gluing them Together.
Meet Diane Hall, a Lewisburg artist who creates beautiful mosaic mirrors, tables, teapots, and lamps using broken dishes, figurines, and found objects. This talented artist makes jewelry from gemstones and silver, and from recycled tin and found objects. She is also a trained aromatherapist and has created a variety of her own mixtures of essential […]
Tuesday, March 10: GVTots present Fairy Tales and More!
Greenbrier Valley Theatre Youth Education Program Showcases start on Tuesday, March 10 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. with the GVTots’ Fairy Tales and More! These young students have been meeting once a week since January and are ready to show us all the hard work they’ve done. “This is an incredible opportunity to see […]
The Hippo Cometh? + Lutzapalooza 40 at the Wild Bean!
Ian Lutz is a local comedian, musician, show producer and Lewisburg’s next potential entrepreneur. We heard through the grapevine that he is working on something new and sat down to chat with him. HL: So what’s the scuttlebutt? IL: I’m pursuing a lifelong dream. HL: We’re listening… IL: I am working towards opening an entertainment […]
Saturday, March 14: Poteen is Bringing Appal-Irish Blessings to Hill & Holler.
Downtown Lewisburg is in for an Irish blessing on Saturday, March 14th. Starting at 6pm, Hill and Holler will host Poteen (Pa’cheen), a traditional Celtic/Irish band with Appalachian roots. “Appalirish.” The band consists of Don Dransfield, Eamon Payton, Logan Payton, Tim Payton, and Dr. Timothy Pence. On this special night, they will welcome special guest […]
Cancelled: Sunday, March 29: Singing of World Peace at Carnegie Hall
Greenbrier Valley Chorale Spring Concert Cancelled Due to concerns about the health and safety of singers and audience members, the Greenbrier Valley Chorale Spring concert scheduled for March 29 has been cancelled. Artistic Director Barbara Lutz said that is possible the concert will be rescheduled for Sunday, May 3, if conditions allow. Please check www.greenbriervalleychorale.org or […]
The Hippo Cometh? w/ Hashtag Lewisburg City Paper this March!
The Hippo Cometh? w/ Hashtag Lewisburg City Paper this March! Ian Lutz is a local comedian, musician, show producer and Lewisburg’s next potential entrepreneur. We heard through the grapevine that he is working on something new and sat down to chat with him. Pick us up to learn about Ian’s plans for the Hippo! Also […]
Healing Corner: Healing a Broken Heart.
Recognize before you there is a gem that has been mishandled and needs your constant attention and care. Hearts that have been hurt long to be caressed with loving words, adoring gazes and meticulous tenderness. Hearts on the mend must be acknowledged with complete and total admiration in spite of their misshapen, Less than perfect […]
Remarkable Moments: How to be a “Really Good” Person
Welcome to 2020. An age where there is more regard for thoughts and feelings, and less reverence of bullying, mansplaining, and racism. With all that change, navigating today’s society can be pretty tricky. But have no fear… whether you’re one of those pesky Millennials just trying to establish yourself, a middle-aged Generation Xer just slugging […]
Friday, Feb 7: Dale Watson and His Lonestars at Carnegie Hall
On Friday, February 7th, Dale Watson and his Lonestars will grace the stage of Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, WV. Dale is a keeper of the true country music flame, latest album Call Me Insane, was recorded in Austin with veteran producer Lloyd Maines (Robert Earl Keen, Jerry Jeff Walker, etc.). The Austin-based honky-tonker carries on […]
Around Town: Calling all Race Fans!
They swept in as gracefully as the legends that had come before; with a confident swagger befitting the likes of Dale Earnhardt, Janet Guthrie, and Carroll Shelby. Starry-eyes and toothy-grins. The anticipation was palpable, and hung thick in the air. (Pictured above: Wesley Ridpath with his striking red car, emblazoned with the lighting-bolt logo of […]
In the Spirit: A Sweet Escape
February 14th always brings about the famous heart-shaped boxes that we are all so familiar with. Contained we find the mystery-filled confections bringing the opportunity for us to explore the interesting world of chocolate and wine. We all may have heard about it before, how great chocolate and wine pair together. While I am not […]
Future Doc’s Assistant: Align your Health
Were you aware that although you may not be in pain, you could still be misaligned? As a result of spinal misalignment, there may be no pain present at all. The primary signs of mechanical misalignment are loss of energy and function. While pain may occur in one individual due to a misalignment, a separate […]
Guns & Cornbread: The Squirrel Master is a Classic
(Authors note: In late February I will once again be at the Squirrel Master Classic at the Southern Sportsman’s Lodge near Montgomery, Alabama. The competition is intense, wish me luck! ) That’s Rivermutt, he is treed!” The words came from our dog handler, Ronnie O’Neal and we all took off through the Alabama creek bottom […]
Grandpa Larry’s Random Reminiscence: Where is the Air?
It seems to me that energy is created by movement and friction. When I rub my hands together, they get warm. But where does the energy come from to rub my hands together? I think it’s the air going in and out of my mouth, through the tubes, into the big sacks; in all this […]
This February: Jonah Carden, FREE Champagne, and more at The Asylum!
February is full of great entertainment at the Asylum in downtown Lewisburg. Friday, Feb 7: Krista Hughes Band (classic and modern country, vintage rock, with progressive indie sound) Friday, Feb 14: Valentine’s Theme Dinner and live music w/ Frank Arnold Duo. + Free Champagne! Friday, Feb 21: Shawn Benfield and Walter Debar (flavors of American […]
Saturday, Feb 15: Music is Love at the Virginia Opry
The Virginia Opry will celebrate its 29th performance season by presenting “Music Is Love at The Virginia Opry,” in The Historic Masonic Theatre on Saturday, February 15, at 7:00 p.m. Glen Shelton, a vocalist and songwriter who has opened for 40 nationally prominent acts, will serve as vocalist and emcee. He has written and recorded […]
Something for Everyone w/ Hashtag Lewisburg City Paper this February!
There’s something for everyone at Greenbrier Valley Theatre this 2020 Performance Season! + Enter to WIN 2 Tickets to any show this year! Pick us up to learn more! This month we feature The Squirrel Master Classic by Larry Case, the Virginia Opry, a call to race fans by Matthew Young, a sweet escape with […]
WV Art on Display: Adorn Handcrafts. Score Unique + Practical Finds!
Conveniently located on Stratton Alley in downtown Lewisburg (beside the Greenspace and City Natl. Bank), Adorn Handcrafts is your newest source for high-quality, handmade household supplies, décor, gift items, apothecary, and more! The objective of this specialty shop is to serve as a platform for talented artisans who share their passion for sustainability, functionality, and […]
Healing Corner: Create Joy in 2020
New Year! New Life! It’s just a date, right? Resolutions are easily made and easily forgotten, yes? Actually, there is an energy that comes with the numerology and astrology of moving into a new year that does support us in making changes, if we are willing and truly intending to do so. This year, how […]