lewisburg wv events: Cooper Gallery Grand Re-Opening
- 10/02/16 06:59 AM
The Cooper Gallery in Lewisburg, WV, is having their grand reopening and evening reception on Friday, October 7th from 5-8PM.
The Gallery has been closed since December 31, 2014 due to family illness. Stop by for the reopening and see artist's new works by Lynn Boggess, Max Hayslette and Jorn L. Mork.
Lynn Boggess Art Work
While gazing at the new art and meeting new and old friends, classical guitarist David Gravely will be performing during the open house celebration.
Max Hayslette Art Work
Cooper Gallery of Fine Art is a beautiful gallery, you will find sculptures, photography, paintings and ceramics.
Jorn L. Mork Art Work
Cooper … (9 comments)
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lewisburg wv events: Enjoy First Fridays After Five in Lewisburg, WV
- 10/02/16 06:39 AM
Lewisburg West Virginia in Greenbrier County is a great place to visit and enjoy all the happenings. Like every First Friday of every month, except January, in downtown Lewisburg all the shops, galleries and restaurants are opened until 9pm serving complimentary refreshments and entertainment.
The next First Fridays After Five event will be on October 7th and is free to the public. Bring the family and friends and join in the fun, live music, art events and more for this Fall day from 5pm-9pm.
First Fridays events are sponsored by City National Bank. Downtown Lewisburg, America's Coolest Small Town. Lewisburg is located … (8 comments)
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lewisburg wv events: Member of the Wedding
- 09/27/16 01:25 PM
Greenbrier Valley Theatre presents The Member of the Wedding a classic play by Southern American writer Carson McCullers. Performances run from September 30 through October 15
Dates: September 30 and October 1, October 6-8 and October 13-15
Time: 7:30 pm
There will be a Pay-What-You-Can Preview performance on September 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $30 for general admission, $27 for seniors and $20 for children/students. For tickets or more information, call GVT’s Box Office at 304-645-3838 or visit www.gvtheatre.org.
In this funny and heart-warming American classic, Frankie feels disconnected from her life and dreams of escaping by running away with her brother and his … (12 comments)
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lewisburg wv events: Enjoy the Arts at Carnegie Hall
- 09/22/16 01:45 PM
Take an afternoon off with your family and enjoy the arts at Carnegie Hall through October 29th. See the rotating exhibits of regional artists in one of the Halls three galleries.
Exhibits are free and open to the public
Monday-Friday from 9:30am-4:30pm
Saturdays from 1pm-4pm
Museum Gallery: "Cultivating Myth" by Celeste Simon
Auditorium Gallery: "Abstract Histories" by Kimberly Joy Trathen.
Old Stone Gallery: Carnegie Hall presents the 27th Annual Season of Colors Juried Art Exhibition. This year's theme is "OUT OF THE BLUE."
After enjoying a day at Carnegie Hall, have dinner at one … (12 comments)
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lewisburg wv events: More Donations from Local Artists for GVT's 22nd Annual Art Auction
- 09/21/16 01:49 AM
Don’t forget the Greenbrier Valley Theatre’s 22nd Annual Art Auction will be Saturday, September 24. The Art Auction is GVT’s largest fundraiser and continues to grow every year thanks to the generosity of both artists and patrons. Donations include wall art, handcrafted jewelry and more. Proceeds from the auction help GVT in its mission to create live professional theatre. Check out my previous post on local artists donations as well as the donations below.
Woodworker Michael Cope began learning his craft in his father’s shop as a child and enjoys the work as much today as he did then. His donation, crafted … (10 comments)
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lewisburg wv events: Get Your Creative Juices Flowing at Carnegie Hall's Event
- 09/14/16 07:23 AM
Carnegie Hall of WV
Design & Un-wine-d Event
7:30 pm, Thursday, October 20, 2016.
Spots are limited. Tickets are available Monday-Friday at the Carnegie Hall Box Office, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., online at www.carnegiehallwv.org, or by phone (304) 645-7917.
Enjoy a deliciously creative night out with friends at Carnegie Hall’s Design & Un-wine-d event, where you will paint with guest instructor Ginger Danz while sipping wine and nibbling appetizers. True to its name, come in comfortable attire and unwind from your busy week as Ginger sparks your artistic genius to complete your very own painting. Leave relaxed, inspired, and with a new piece of art to … (10 comments)
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lewisburg wv events: Local Artists Donations for GVT's 22nd Annual Art Auction
- 09/14/16 05:36 AM
Mark your calendar for the Greenbrier Valley Theatre’s 22nd Annual Art Auction on Saturday, September 24. This is GVT’s largest annual fundraiser, and it continues to grow each year due to the generosity and support of local artists. Every donation assists GVT in its mission to produce live professional theatre. Donations include wall art, handcrafted jewelry and much, much more. Some donations are featured below:
Alex Brand is a graduate of Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, PA and he’s been working with glass for over 30 years. His work can be found in many books, private collections and museums, and … (11 comments)
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lewisburg wv events: 32nd annual TOOT Festival, October 8, 2016, Lewisburg WV
- 09/11/16 12:01 PM
Lewisburg’s 32nd annual Taste of Our Towns (T.O.O.T) festival will be October 8, 2016, from 11:00am-3:00pm.
Literally, thousands of residents and visitors from across the region converge to gather on the streets of historic downtown Lewisburg to sample delicacies from local restaurants, civic clubs and organizations. The main street in Lewisburg and some side streets will be blocked off for this annual event.
Don’t forget, you can get your tokens early! Tokens are on sale now at Carnegie Hall Box Office on Church Street and the Greenbrier County Visitors Center on Washington Street. You may also purchase tokens on the day of … (15 comments)
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lewisburg wv events: Enjoy QIET Band from Rock to Jazz at Carnegie Hall's Ivy Terrace Concert
- 07/23/16 12:10 PM
You don’t want to miss the next concert at Carnegie Hall. Qiet will be performing.... from rock to jazz...
When: July 28, 2016 Where: Lawn of Carnegie Hall Time: 630pm Cost: FREE, enjoy free live music and bring a picnic supper, a blanket and your dancing shoes - barefeet permitted.
Qiet is the culmination of this wild and wondrous world, infused with every culture on the planet and refined in the mountains of West Virginia. Their songs radiate an undeniable energy, passionate lyrics, and humor dark as coal. A balance of high-energy chaos and perfect order, Qiet’s visceral performances will keep … (13 comments)
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lewisburg wv events: Outdoor Concert with Black Twig Pickers at Carnegie Hall Ivy Terrace
- 06/29/16 03:36 AM
Ivy Terrace continues at Carnegie Hall! The Ivy Terrace series is a summertime favorite in the Greenbrier Valley. Fun for all ages, families and friends enjoy FREE live music on the lawn of Carnegie Hall the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month through August.
Performing on Thursday, July 14, 2016 will be Black Twig Pickers. The Black Twig Pickers are defined by a forward-thinking approach to a musical tradition too often associated with times gone by.
Mike Gangloff, Sally Anne Morgan, Isak Howell, and Nathan Bowles have established themselves as dedicated practitioners of old-time music, re-cast and shaped by their appreciation of … (9 comments)
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lewisburg wv events: What's Going On in Lewisburg WV this Weekend?
- 06/10/16 01:49 AM
Lewisburg will be a busy place tomorrow. Why, you ask? Because on Saturday, June 11, is the 35th Lewisburg Home and Garden Tour. The tour will be from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM.
Tickets for the Home and Garden Event is $20. Ticket holders will be viewing five amazing homes in the "Coolest Small Town in America", Historic Lewisburg. The tour also includes a walk through of beautiful gardens that are only open to the public during this Tour!
Information and tickets are available at the following locations:
Greenbrier County Convention and Visitors Bureau,- (800) 833-2068 or (304) 645-1000
the Greenbrier Historical Society - North … (22 comments)
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lewisburg wv events: Ivy Terrace Peformance at Carnegie Hall June 9 with Voodoo Katz!
- 06/01/16 04:10 AM
The Ivy Terrace series is a summertime favorite in the Greenbrier Valley. Fun for all ages, families and friends enjoy FREE live music on the lawn of Carnegie Hall the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month through August.
Performing on June 9, 2016 will be The Voodoo Katz of Charleston, WV, is a six-man band of high energy and virtuosity, known for their core Carribean and African numbers and the occasional rhythm and blues, hillbilly and even disco tunes that bring listeners to their feet. Many of the band's repertoire are original numbers, written in collaboration to include the lyrical hooks … (13 comments)
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lewisburg wv events: Martin Sexton Performs at Carnegie Hall May 20, 2016
- 05/05/16 05:33 AM
Closing Carnegie Hall's 2015-2016 Mainstage Performance Season is a performance by American singer-songwriter and producer, Martin Sexton on his Mix Tape of the Open Road tour.
The performance will be held on Friday May 20, 2016, at 7:30PM in the Hamilton Auditorium. Ticket prices for this performance range from $17-35 with discounts available for members, seniors, students, and military.
Martin Sexton is well known for his amazing vocal range and style, often described as truly soulful, combining the best qualities of singers like Van Morrison, Al Green, Aaron Neville, and Otis Redding. Sexton, a self-taught guitarist and singer, was raised in a … (5 comments)
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lewisburg wv events: Are You Ready for an Evening of Laughter?
- 04/12/16 07:01 AM
If you want a fun evening of laughter, see the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, You Can't Take It With You! This heartwarming comedy will be at the
Greenbrier Valley Theatre April 14-16 and 21-23 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee performance April 23 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $30 for general admission, $27 for seniors and $20 for children/students. For tickets or more information, call GVT’s Box Office at 304-645-3838 or visit GVT website.
This award-winning comedy by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart is the story of three generations of the eccentric Sycamores, led by the lighthearted Grandpa Vanderhof. Daughter Alice invites her fiancee and … (18 comments)
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lewisburg wv events: Can You Believe These Flowers are ALL Chocolate?
- 04/09/16 02:21 PM
Executive Pastry Chef Amy Mills and her Team of The Greenbrier Sporting Club presented a One of a Kind Floral Chocolate Display titled "April Showers" at the 10th Annual Lewisburg Chocolate Festival at Harmony Ridge Gallery on Saturday, April 9th! Check out the below photos of the giant chocolate flowers taken at the event..... Chocolate flowers ... chocolate bees ... chocolate caterpillars .... chocolate spiders ..... chocolate ducklings!
Spider and Caterpillar
I was delighted to see the Greenbrier Sporting Club Chocolate Spring flower display at Harmony Ridge Gallery for the Lewisburg Chocolate festival. Stop by Harmony Ridge and see this spectacular display. And, please … (26 comments)
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lewisburg wv events: Free Admission to see the U.S. Army Blues Concert
- 04/05/16 04:49 AM
Yes, it is true! Free Admission to hear the U.S. Army Blues in Concert
Date: April 9, 2016
Time: 7:00pm
Place: Eastern Greenbrier Middle School Auditorium (Five miles south of the Lewisburg exit, off I-64, see map below.)
The U.S. Army Blues, part of the United States Army Band, “Pershing’s Own,” is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Army.
This event is sponsored by the West Virginia Jazz Orchestra, the American Federation of Musicians Local 674 and Greenbrier County Music Educators.
April 9th is also the Lewisburg 10th Annual Chocolate Festival from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Spend the day in Lewisburg and enjoy the chocolate festival … (16 comments)
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lewisburg wv events: Lewisburg’s 10th Annual Chocolate Festival, April 9, 2016
- 03/22/16 01:32 PM
Lewisburg’s 10th Annual Chocolate Festival, April 9, 2016
Friday, April 8 Events
Saturday, April 9 Events
Chocolate Festival Ticket Packet (5 tickets) $5.00
Ticket Information
The Lewisburg Chocolate Festival started in 2006. This event has grown from offering 5,000 tastings to 35,000 in just 10 years.
Today 40 chocolate vendors from around the country share their chocolate delicacies while celebrity chefs demonstrate some exciting desserts and dishes. And that's not all! The event also features a mousse eating competition, the Chocolate Chase 10K Race, the All Things Chocolate Bake-Off, and chocolate themed children’s activities.
For more information, go to the Lewisburg Chocolate Festival, or call 800.833.2068
Part of … (21 comments)
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lewisburg wv events: The 35th Lewisburg Home and Garden Tour, Saturday, June 11, 2016.
- 03/13/16 11:30 AM
The following homes and garden on the tour:
Mt. Airy - 402 E. Washington Street has been owned by Marni Thomas Wood for the past 45 years. This home was built by Mason Mathews after he acquired the 1.5 acres in 1845. An earlier brick home on the property had burned. Of additional interest is the laundry room which was a former separate kitchen and a wagon house for use as a dairy farm. A log cabin was moved onto the property in the 1970’s.
The Vickerage - 303 E. Foster is owned by Don and Marit Withrow. The home was built in … (14 comments)
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lewisburg wv events: St Patrick’s Day Events in Lewisburg WV
- 03/08/16 12:19 PM
Check out the events for St Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Lewisburg WV, starting this weekend.
Friday, March 11 at 7:30pm - Red Baraat Will be Rocking the Crowd at Carnegie Hall WV -- the 8-piece Bhangra Funk dhol 'n' brass group founded by dhol drummer Sunny Jain. The band is comprised of dhol, drumset, percussion, sousaphone, and 4 horns, and blends the infectious North Indian rhythm Bhangra with a host of sounds expanding to embrace digital and electronic flourishes alongside the band’s original acoustic underpinning
Saturday, March 12 at 10am - Start your St. Patrick's Day on the right foot...and the … (20 comments)
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lewisburg wv events: 13th Annual Greenbrier Valley Polar Bear Plunge, a Big Success
- 03/06/16 11:16 PM
Over 75 fearless and fun-loving souls, braved the cold waters of Anthony Creek on Saturday, March 5 to raise awareness about child abuse as the 13th Annual Greenbrier Valley Polar Bear Plunge Club convened for its yearly meeting in the Monongahela National Forest.
Club members raised over $12,000 for the Child and Youth Advocacy Center of Lewisburg. As always, 100% of the proceeds benefited the 501-c-3, non-profit organization that interviews and counsels sexually abused children in Greenbrier, Monroe, and Pocahontas counties, so that offenders may be prosecuted.
The top fundraisers this year were Ann Weikle, of Salt Sulphur Springs ($1,100); Tammie Smith, of … (24 comments)
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