Valley View: A New Chapter, A New Bookstore in Town
The news: A new bookstore is coming to town! On the corner of Court and Washington Streets, a wonderful space is literally getting a new lease on life, with the opening of A New Chapter. Owner David Craddock is bestowing upon and endeavoring to provide Lewisburg with a colossal space filled with words, inspiration, with […]
In the Valley: The Manse, More than just a Room with a View
For many travelers nowadays, staying in a hotel rather than renting someone’s house defies the very essence of vacation. When renting a house, there is a liberation from dealing with hotel staff or anyone else for that matter. There is uniqueness since the variety of accommodations are limitless making it more than just a room […]
July 18-21: A Durbin Tradition
This July, get outside in the wild and wonderful to enjoy 4 days of Durbin tradition at the 31st Annual Durbin Days Heritage Festival! Since 1987, this yearly event is held in on the Main Street of Durbin, WV in Pocahontas County and from Wednesday, July 18 to Saturday, the 21st and a Pageant on […]
Acting Out: The Audience will be in Stitches at School For Lies
This July, Greenbrier Valley Theatre in downtown Lewisburg, the state professional theatre of West Virginia, proudly presents The School for Lies. Rated R, this wild farce matches wit with humor in the story of one woman and her troubles with love, told hilariously through rhyme. The widow Célimène runs the most fashionable salon in 1666 France […]
Thur. July 28: Full Moon Party w/ Dan & Nathan at Asylum!
On Saturday, July 28th Dan Freeman and Nathan Seldomridge join under the full moon to play all your favorite acoustics. Don’t miss the full moon party at the Asylum in downtown Lewisburg! Also this month, the Asylum presents JC Square, Gabe Dixon, and Matt Deal! The Asylum is located at 114 E. Randolph Street. For more […]
Sat. August 18: Shovels and Rope at Carnegie Hall
On Saturday, August 18th don’t miss Shovels & Rope at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, WV. They are an American folk duo from Charleston, South Carolina composed of husband and wife Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst. Combining threads from their individual solo careers, Michael and Cary blend traditional folk, rock and roll, and country rock. The band made their […]
B-Sides & Badlands: Xander Hitzig Soars over the Big Ole ‘Yonder’
Xander Hitzig is a mighty force. His voice is towering, especially when crafted around such bluesy melodies as “Black” and “Angel Band,” cuts from his extraordinary 2017 studio record, Come Hither from Go Yonder. His soul ripples outward and proves as crucial to the proceedings as the music itself. Elsewhere, songs like “I Shiver with […]
Sunday, July 29: Don Steck at Irish Pub!
On Sunday, July 29th, local singer/songwriter Don Steck performs at the Irish Pub in downtown Lewisburg from 2:30-5:30pm. Throughout the month, there are more shows at the pub! MA’AM, Rivertown Gypsies, Jim Snyder, Logan Duff, and Patrick O’Flaherty. Don’t miss all the fun, including Pub Quiz hosted by Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company! Here is the […]
Historic Wonderland w/ HashtagWV this July!
This July, we feature the historic wonderland of Elmwood in Union, WV. It is also known as the Hugh Caperton House and was built in the 1830’s It is a two-story, nearly square brick dwelling with Greek Revival details. More features include Carlito’s in Lewisburg, Xander Hitizig’s concerts in the area, summer cocktail recipes, The School […]
Adopt Me: Sweet & Playful
Meet Ruby. She is mixed breed, about 1 year old, and weighs approximately 50 pounds. She is very sweet, outgoing, playful and energetic. Ruby would do best in an active family. She is spayed and up to date on all her vaccines. She seems fine with other dogs, and a home with older children is […]
Mountain Scene: Women of Washington Street in Hospitality
HOSPITALITY: “the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.” The “Farm-to/Table” movement is thriving in Greenbrier Valley. This region is blessed with a plethora of farmers, orchards, organic growers, kindly raised poultry, rabbit, beef, lamb and so much more. Adding to the local Table we have local wineries, distilleries and breweries […]
Sunday, June 17: Father’s Day Backyard Style Brunch Buffet!
Start the day right for Dad with a backyard style brunch at Fudge Street Cafe in Covington, Virginia! There will be fried oysters, country style ribs, kielbasa O’Brien, country fried steak, biscuits, applewood smoked bacon, beer & kraut w/ Polish sausage, pies, cobblers, and so much more! See full menu below. What the Fudge is […]
Local Eats: Coffee, Bikes, Bites & Brews at The Dirtbean in Marlinton
Born and raised in Washington D.C., Kristy Lanier is the founder/owner of the Dirtbean in downtown Marlinton, beside the Opera House. While she grew up in the D.C. area, Kristy left the east coast to live in more peaceful surroundings in Honolulu. She resided there for about 10 years until eventually making Pocahontas County her […]
B-Sides & Badlands: Folk Duo MA’AM Make Splashy Debut at the Listening Room
MA’AM is an unapologetic kick in the head. They’re folk. They’re blues. They’re a little indie-rock. You can’t hold them down — and why would you want to? They’re making some of the best folk music around, and the West Virginia duo — Amy McIntire and Mary Ashton (pictured above left to right) — offer […]
My Dog & I: It’s Shocking!
I am going to jump right in here and talk about a very controversial new tool that is changing a lot of lives… For some years, I have been using remote collars in my toolbox as an aid to better long distance, off-leash communication with my dogs. I have had great success with dogs […]
Poetry Corner: Swept Away.
The only picture of you as a baby was lost as the waters rose That purple prom dress, the one that showed how much weight you’d lost was lost as the waters rose Aunt SueEllen’s most colorful Star Quilt caught in the oak tree branch as the waters rose Memory after memory rushed downstream as […]
Through the Looking Glass & Beyond. A Magical Journey Through the World of Alpha Music (Part 2)
Welcome back to #HashtagWV’s mystical tour through and beyond the looking glass that is Alpha Music in Lewisburg, WV. First, I would like to thank the many people on the tour for your feedback and to answer the most asked question(s). Alpha Music 304-645-2605. They are located at 1613, 221 W Fair St, Lewisburg, WV […]
In the Spirit: Great Things Come in Small Packages
When you find yourself spending more time outside and floating around a pool, you know summer is here in Greenbrier Valley. When you go to relax poolside the easiest thing to do grab is some basic domestic beer. These inexpensive beers can be satisfying on a hot summer day, yet leave much to be desired […]
Ramblin’: Rebirth of the Renaissance at WV Renaissance Festival
Nestled in the unassuming hills of Greenbrier County, an extraordinary farm beckons you to take a step out of the present and into a world of times past- a world where knights spar for sport, lords and ladies grace the scene, and spectators celebrate in the spirit of revitalization and rebirth. In its historically recreated […]
August 9-18: Grandstand Music Lineup at State Fair of WV
Don’t miss Travis Tritt, Luke Combs and more during this year’s Grandstand Concert Lineup at the West Virginia State Fair! Luke Combs has gritty, grizzled vocals, brazen songwriting talent and a dynamic live show. He stormed onto the country music landscape as “one of the format’s burliest and brightest stars (Vulture).” Other Grand Stand performances include […]