Saturday, Sept 14: Freshwater Folk Festival returns for a 15th year!
It’s been said that the best things in life are free, and that’s what the 15th Annual Freshwater Folk Festival will be on Saturday, September 14th from 10 AM till 4 PM at the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery. The expenses for bands, tents, tables, etc. are paid for with state and county grants […]
Saturday, Sept 28: Wild Cuisine at Roadkill Cookoff!
On Saturday, September 28th, thousands of folks will stroll around downtown Marlinton for one of the south’s most well-known and wild cooking competitions called the West Virginia Roadkill Cook-off. This event is held during the Autumn Harvest Festival and chefs works hard to come up with wildly delicious dishes that stand out from the rest. […]
Story Time: I’ll Never Forget the Day…
I’ll never forget the day I got myself into big trouble when I was caught playing with matches in the church parking lot. I knew I wasn’t supposed to, but hey it’s not like I was trying to burn the place down. I was just curious how these little paper things worked! However, my curiosity […]
Saturday, Aug 31: Off the Wall at Stuart’s Smokehouse
On Saturday, August 31, enjoy the sounds of 50’s and 60’s country and rock w/ Off the Wall at Stuart’s Smokehouse in Alderson, WV. They play from 9pm-1am. Enjoy classic rock, a 2,400 sq ft.deck and delicious menu items while overlooking the Greenbrier River. They are located at 1738 Highland Trl, Alderson, West Virginia 24910. 304-445-3294. Find Stuart’s online […]
Elegant Elder in the Arts: WV State Fair Celebrates 95 Years!
“Art” is a diverse range of human activities creating visual, auditory or performing artifacts (artworks), expressing the author’s imaginative, conceptual ideas, or technical skill, intended to be appreciated for their beauty or emotional power. Art takes many forms leaving the creator, mark and impression. Our appreciation of “art” and works of art has subtly expanded […]
Grandpa Larry’s Concern for the Planet.
Stretching all the away around the world just below the Arctic Circle there is a large boreal forest. It’s been called the Amazon of the North, and the earth’s green crown. It is the largest intact old-growth forest on the planet. Canada alone contains one billion acres from Newfoundland to the Yukon Territory. Three billion […]
In the Spirit: A World of Wine Undiscovered.
A recent trip to South Africa was part of my own discovery in the world of wine. While I have tasted many of the wines from country, nothing compares to the experience of getting the lay of the land, meeting the people, tasting the food and of course the wine. These experiences help so much […]
My Dog & I: Respect. What Does it Mean to Me?
When I think of the word respect I associate it with words like “honor”, “trust”, “consideration” and yes, “obedience”. For me, the foundation of all my work must be based on these considerations and will not be successful or fulfilling without it. In my relationship with my dogs, there are many elements and emotions but […]
Future Doc: Food for Thought
Americans consume 49% of global pharmaceutical production. America spends nearly double the amount (about $10k per capita) on health care than other similar populations. Americans rank 37th out of 40 nations in their overall quality of health. West Virginians are the most highly medicated in America. Every 30 seconds someone dies of cardiovascular disease in […]
WV Artist on Display: Creating Beauty from Chaos.
This month’s artist on display is Wendy Reagor. She shares Studio 3 with her husband Craig at Lee Street Studios in Lewisburg. Wendy considers this time in her life to be an ongoing art quest. She enjoys learning new techniques, making a mess, and rising again with a new body of artwork. Wendy specializes in […]
No Small Task: From The Fort to The Shop
David Walton always wanted to open a service and repair shop. All his life, he’s enjoyed working on engines or just fixing things in general. Most recently, David opened The Shop, an automotive repair shop in Ronceverte. You may know David from the Fort Savanah where from 2003-2009, he happily served us drinks from behind […]
The M.F.B. Brings Intense Funk to Watoga Art in the Park!
On Saturday afternoon, August 31, from 2-5pm, The M.F.B. will be funkin’ up Watoga State Park during Watoga Art in the Park in Marlinton, Pocahontas County. Over the last seven years, this popular band out of Charleston has laid waste to the music landscape with contagious grooves and an over-the-top stage show that has left […]
Justin Wells Stirs up Quite the Storm.
Justin Wells soaks every syllable with soul-moving conviction. His work, namely his 2016 solo debut, Dawn in the Distance, is appropriately steeped in the stone cold classics — a little bit George Jones and Waylon Jennings, and a whole lotta rock ‘n roll. Even so early in his career, Wells plants his feet as a […]
Mtn Music Trail: Take Time Off & Enjoy Live Music
Saturday, August 17 is Mountain Music Trail Day at the State Fair of West Virginia, when three tradition-based bands perform at on the Sprint Free Stage. Fair Manager Kelly Collins has invited us to book this special day for the last several years, and we appreciate her support. Kicking things off at the 11am show […]
Saturday, Aug 24: Under the Gun at Sweet Shoppe
On Saturday, Aug 24th, the Sweet Shoppe presents Under The Gun. 10p-1am. This is a local band from Greenbrier and Monroe Counties in southern WV. They play a popular variety of music as well as originals. For more information, find them online at facebook.com/pg/underthegunwv. The Sweet Shoppe is located at 125 W. Washington St. Lewisburg, […]
This August: Krista Hughes Band & More at The Asylum!
On Saturday, Aug 24: Krista Hughes Band performs at the Asylum, 9pm. They are classic and modern country, vintage rock with a progressive indie edge. Also this month, don’t miss: John Covey Cole (any and all genres), Friday, Aug 2 at 9pm; Russell Fallstad Fiddleshow (a United Way Fundraiser), Wednesday, Aug 2 from 6p-9pm; and […]
Taste of Mexico Coming to WV State Fair + 9 Fares Compete for Best New Fair Food”!
Carlito’s is taking a big stride this month by setting up their very first vendor booth at the WV State Fair and competing for “Best New Fair Food.” Their booth is named Taste of Mexico and will be located between the Grand Stand and the WV Building. Established in 1998, Carlito’s is a family-owned business […]
Saturday, Aug 17: Congratulate Lewisburg Going Roundup Free at The Greenspace!
Lewisburg, WV Mayor, Beverly White, announces roundup free parks & greenspaces! On Saturday, August 17th, join Another Season Honey Farm and Greenbrier Watershed Association to celebrate Lewisburg going roundup free. This celebration will be held at The Greenspace, 11a-1pm! Another Season Honey Farm is hosting this celebration of Lewisburg’s decision to go roundup free by […]
WV State Fair Celebrates 95 Years w/ Hashtag Lewisburg City Paper!
It’s all about the journey in this month’s issue of Hashtag Lewisburg City Paper. Diana Hunt takes us through the 95-year history of the State Fair of West Virginia. + 9 Fares will compete for the “Best New Fair Food” during this year’s event, held Thursday, August 8th until Saturday the 17th. The M.F.B. will […]
July/August: Nunsense, a Musical Satire at Greenbrier Valley Theatre!
Greenbrier Valley Theatre, the state professional theatre of West Virginia, is proud to present the highly praised musical comedy Nunsense. Sister Julia, Child of God, has unintentionally poisoned her fellow sisters with a bad batch of vichyssoise, leaving it up to the surviving five Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise funds for funeral costs. Using […]