March is National Athletic Training Month
With the arrival of March, spring is on the way and its “National Athletic Training Month.” This year’s theme is “ATs Are Health Care” and it’s a time to celebrate the positive impact athletic trainers have on work, life, and sports. There are over 16,000 athletic trainers in the United States and West Virginia is […]
Friday, Feb 22: Three’s Company Blues at Greenbrier Bowling!
On Friday, Feb 22, Greenbrier Bowling & Rec Center has a special night of music and fun planned with Three’s Company Blues! They are back from a great run at the IBC in Memphis and the bowling center is happy to bring them back for their second night of Blues and Rock n’ Roll. Walter DeBarr and […]
Elegant Elders in the Arts: A Power Couple Encouraging Goodness in the World
Together they are the epitome of what anyone would desire in a relationship. They encourage goodness in the world and make it a better place by being together.”, Urban Dictionary definition of a Power Couple. There is this definition too, “a couple consisting of two people who are each influential or successful in their own […]
Halfbaked N’ Bothered: Slime & Punishment
Punishment is a harsh and cruel word that evokes images of shackles, guillotines and mouthfuls of soap. Certainly a word not to be used in the system which educates our cherished children. And it isn’t. Today it’s all about the reward. Of course if you don’t qualify for the reward it sort of feels like […]
Mtn Scene: Groomed Trails & Crisp Mountain Air at The Omni Homestead
This winter, head over to The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs to experience southern hospitality, elegant charm, and winter fun. This historic 250-year-old resort has been a premier destination for 23 U.S. presidents. Located in rural Bath County, it spans 2,000 acres of scenic Virginia landscape, and provides timeless comforts and access to an […]
WV Artist on Display: Inspired by Nature at its Brightest
This month’s WV Artist on Display is Donna Tolbert. She makes painted furniture, small hand-painted boxes and traditional paintings on canvas. Her passion is repairing and upcycling tired, old furniture and making it functional and beautiful. She says “each piece must have ‘good bones,’ and often the shape inspires whether it will become a koi […]
Guns n’ Cornbread: Are You Stuck in February?
“In the depths of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer” Albert Camus I hate getting stuck. I have had vehicles stuck up in some of the nastiest places that you have ever seen. Usually there was rain and snow and lots of mud involved, along with a good portion […]
In the Spirit: Virginia is for “Wine” Lovers
Go to any corner of the country and ask what the State Slogan for Virginia is and most everyone will respond correctly with “Virginia is for Lovers”. Only a few stand out in my mind and during my youth, I lived all over the country. The truth is, our neighbors to the east have a […]
Future Doc: Simple Solutions
Despite being in a complex world, it has been said that nearly all problems can be reduced to a simplicity. The following is my synopsis of the HBO series GAME OF THRONES (GOT): A few people with special blood lines and their enlightened followers wish to “break the wheel” and replace the establishment that has […]
Grandpa Larry’s Random Reminiscence: Special Moments & a Special Book
There is more than one way to see a shooting star. I like to lie out at night on the hood of my car where I can see a wide patch of sky. I look for satellites. There are so many of them that if you keep watching the sky, eventually you will see one […]
My Dog & I: Crate or Cage?
Many years ago, a big controversy was front and foremost in the dog training world… Dog trainers and animal professionals were using a containment system to manage their dogs while working with them, training them and caring for them. This became an idea that they tried to share with the public as a useful tool […]
Saturday, March 2: Jon Stickley Trio Will Make you Believe at Wild Bean
On record, the Jon Stickley Trio explode with kaleidoscopic colors, owed predominantly to their tightly-bound, earth-shattering finger-picking. They cut traditional fiddle tunes, such as Bill Monroe’s “Jerusalem Ridge,” with the chewy bounce of jazz music and the blustering firestorm of jamgrass. Players Jon Stickley, Lyndsay Pruett and Hunter Deacon hail from Asheville, North Carolina and […]
A Little Taste of Everything in 2019 at Greenbrier Valley Theatre
Greenbrier Valley Theatre, the State Professional Theatre of West Virginia, is delighted to announce Season Tickets for its 52nd season are now on sale. GVT’s 2019 line-up features everything from fairy tales and zany farces to touching tragedies and holiday comedies. To purchase season passes or for more information, call GVT’s Box Office at 304-645-3838 […]
Friday, March 1: Dave Shepherd at Hawk Knob
On Friday, March 1 from 6-9pm, Dave Shepherd, a country(ish) musician from Philadelphia will be playing his unique blend of music at Hawk Knob Cidery and Meadery in Lewisburg. Dave is influenced by such far-flung styles as 90’s-2000’s punk and indie, 60’s country and bluegrass, classic rock, and instrumental jazz. Listen to him now at […]
February at Elmwood Estate!
Located in Union, WV., Elmwood Estate is a historic home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1838 by William B Phillips, Thomas Jefferson’s best brickmason at his University of Virginia project. Elmwood is a two-story, brick dwelling with classical revival details in the doric order. The front facade features wide […]
Mtn Music Trail: February is the Month of Love
February is the month of love. We usually think about cupids and Valentines and love songs – but there will be an unusual kind of love song this particular Valentines Week on the Mountain Music Trail. The friends and family of Greenbrier County’s Zemph Sapanski (pictured above) – pianist, performer, piano tuner and raconteur – […]
The Party Never Stops at the Sweet Shoppe!
The party never stops at the Sweet Shoppe! On Wednesdays, enjoy $3.50 well shots and join J-Mann for Open Mic. Every Thursday, it’s Karaoke Night with DJ Swerv’n Irvine or DJ Ryan. Friday and Saturdays, check out DJ Dance nights. Keep the party going on Sundays for Sunday Funday with Ryan Kidd, and don’t miss […]
Friday, Feb 22: Bicycle Band at The Asylum
On Friday, February 22, check out alternative rock/pop band, Bicycle at The Asylum. They are self-described as “Great musicians rocking great songs. Bike riders making noise.” The Asylum is located at 114 E. Randolph St in downtown Lewisburg. For more info call 681-318-3515.
Saturday, Feb 16: Béla Fleck at Carnegie Hall
Just in case you aren’t familiar with Béla Fleck, he’s one of the world’s premier banjo players. He has virtually reinvented the image and the sound of the banjo through a remarkable performing and recording career that has taken him all over the musical map and on a range of solo projects and collaborations. If […]
Saturday, Feb 9: Be My Valentine w/ Virginia Opry
The Virginia Opry will open its 28th performance season by presenting “Be My Valentine” featuring Moonshine Express Band, Jana Allen, and Crossing County Lines. Moonshine Express is performing as the headliner on stage. This event is held at The Historic Masonic Theatre in Clifton Forge on Saturday, February 9, at 7pm. Jana Allen, a member […]