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Barter Theatre: A Historic Stage Thriving in Abingdon

At 91, she looks darn good. Barter Theatre, the official state theater, is among America’s oldest theaters and one of the nation’s few remaining professional repertory companies. While many a regional theater are cutting back on productions or even shuttering their doors, Barter appears unstoppable, setting new records for success. From 2022–2023, tickets purchased for […]

by Dawn Klavon

Surf’s up in Virginia Beach

We all know Virginia Beach for its oceanside offerings: the sand, sunshine, and its white caps and crashing waves—beach is literally in its name, after all. And from Aug. 18–25, it’s time to put that wave energy to good use on a surfboard. As the longest, continually running surfing contest in the world (62 years […]

by Hope Cartwright

Plucking the heartstrings of Virginia folk at Appaloosa Festival

Find a different kind of music festival in Front Royal this summer at Appaloosa. Bluegrass, Americana, and Celtic tunes pour out from the stages, the acoustic strumming and folksy strains filling the late summer air. Over Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31–Sept. 1, retreat to the nostalgic Skyline Ranch Resort, where authentic American homegrown music converges […]

by Hope Cartwright

Hampton Roads nonprofits help coastal communities

The Community Resilience Innovation Challenge is targeting entrepreneurs to solve one of Hampton Roads’ most pressing problems: protecting its residents from flooding and rising sea levels. An initiative from Hampton Roads RISE Resilience Innovations and LISC Hampton Roads (Local Initiatives Support Corporation), the project’s goal is to fortify coastal communities by addressing core environmental concerns […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

Pedestrian Palooza: Community, cuisine, car-less streets

Lazy afternoons spent strolling down King Street in Old Town Alexandria are about to get better. The car-free, pedestrian portion of the street is here to stay—perfect for window shopping, stopping for a bite or an ice cream cone, and meandering with friends. Implemented to promote walkability, outdoor dining, and event activation, the pedestrian zone […]

by Staff

Pharrell spotlights Virginia roots in upcoming film

Don’t be surprised if you see film crews throughout Hampton Roads and Richmond this summer. Virginia native Pharrell—as in Pharrell Williams, singer, songwriter, and music producer—heads home in the name of movie-making. Set in 1977, the musical biopic will showcase his childhood in Virginia Beach featuring the Atlantis Apartments where he grew up. This […]

by Hope Cartwright

Winchester makerspace invites members to explore their inner maker

Winchester’s Valley Makers Association provides a fun and supportive space to flex your creativity, tackle projects, and immerse yourself in all things fabrication. A $40 membership brings 24/7 access to a communal workshop equipped with an expansive collection of prograde tools that range from 3D printers, to table saws, welders, CNC machines, and metal presses. […]

by Staff

Add these NoVa art galleries to your next cultural outing

Virginia’s art scene is vibrant, and Northern Virginia is brimming with talent. Immerse yourself in fine art at these three galleries. Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria is one of the country’s largest collections of artists working under one roof. Visit this institution that has been fostering connections between artists and the public for more […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

Japanese influence meets colonial elegance in a twist

Hotel AKA Alexandria, a 2023 addition to the historic Old Town neighborhood, could “also be known as” Alexandria’s most enigmatic new accommodation. The hotel’s design, décor, and architectural detailing embody a fascinating fusion of Japanese minimalism and colonial influence, led by the creative direction of Italian architect Piero Lissoni. The muted colors and soft contours […]

by Staff

Nab distinctive gifts at these top museum gift shops

Not all museum gift shops are made equal. These top spots offer one-of-a-kind merchandise that lets you take home a slice of the experience or share it with family and friends. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond—The Commonwealth’s premier destination for fine art also brings primo shopping opportunities. Here you’ll find fun, branded staples like […]

by Staff

Salt Wood Studios crafts one-of-a-kind mixed-media maps

Richmond-based artist Chris Lombard was painting a seascape in 2020 when he thought, “What if instead of looking out on the ocean from the beach, I tried a birds-eye view?” he says. “Then I thought, ‘But that’s 2D, how would you make it artistically interesting?’” The question led Lombard down a career-altering, creative rabbit hole. […]

by Staff

Historic Roanoke mansion and one-of-a-kind rec center gets a facelift

For nearly 60 years, people have gathered at the Historic Fishburn Mansion and estate in downtown Roanoke for daily activities like architectural tours, yoga, tai chi, card games, and painting parties. Businessman Junius B. Fishburn built the 42-room, Georgian-revival style home, now a Virginia Historic Landmark, in 1907 and left it to the city in […]

by Staff

L.C. King has been handcrafting denim for more than a century.

Step into L.C. King’s chic but rugged downtown Bristol showroom, and you’ll find a mix of heirloom-quality jeans, jackets, hunting vests, button-up shirts, belts, and wallets that range from workaday-tough to fashionably on-trend. What’s more astonishing is their provenance: All are handmade on site by master sewers in one of America’s last continually operating, family-branded […]

by Staff

PBS brings digital, region-specific programming to southwest Virginia

The nation’s first all-digital public TV network, PBS Appalachia Virginia, made waves when it won a Capital Emmy and announced its new studio would be housed in Bristol’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino just days before launching in June 2023. The network brings four channels—one of them 100 percent region-dedicated—to 14 Southwest Virginia counties that […]

by Staff

Exploring Blue Ridge Folkways

Inside the Wayne C. Henderson School of Appalachian Arts

by Staff

Bath County’s beloved art gallery celebrates 30 years

Warm Springs Gallery When owner-artist Barbara Buhr announced plans to open an art gallery and café in a 5,000-person rural mountain county, residents thought she’d gone nutty. “Sometimes I think it’s amazing I’ve managed to maintain a business in such a remote [area] and support myself in this community,” says Buhr. But 30 years later, […]

by Staff

Plan out your next trip to historic Mount Vernon

George Washington, a Founding Father and one of the most famous Virginians, left a trail of significant legacies, his Northern Virginia home among them. Mount Vernon, on the banks of the Potomac River in Fairfax County, is full of these notable treasures. Explore the mansion and the grounds; the estate offers in-depth tours, detailing […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

All that Amazon’s second headquarters has to offer

Arlington’s Met Park is the home to Amazon’s second headquarters—HQ2. The new building, on the corner of South Eads Street and 15th Street South, boasts an array of businesses and amenities to enjoy. The result is a bustling blend of corporate culture, commerce, and green space. Its parklike setting is where families, pets, employees, and community […]

by Staff

Pioneering Charlottesville gallery continues to awe

When the celebrated art historian Lyn Bolen Warren founded Les Yeux du Monde in 1995, it was one of just four public Charlottesville venues for viewing art—including the University of Virginia’s Fralin Museum of Art. For 25 years, Warren used Les Yeux to help transform the city into an artistic haven that now boasts more […]

by Staff

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Virginia Scenic Railway Adds Dome Car for Spectacular Valley Views The popular Virginia Scenic Railway just upped its game with a vintage dome car offering breathtaking 360° views of the Shenandoah Valley. The “Shenandoah”—built in 1948 as the “Silver Palace” for the California Zephyr—now gives passengers an unmatched vantage point on three-hour excursions from Staunton. […]

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Mom Hiked the Appalachian Trail with 13 Kids in Tow

Nikki Bettis stood on the jagged summit outcrop of Shenandoah National Park’s 4,011-foot Stony Man, awed by westward panoramic views. Her heart swelled with emotion as she turned to watch her 13 kids shoulder their loaded backpacks and fall into a clamorous single-file line heading back to the Appalachian Trail (AT). “We were in an […]

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World’s First Grid-scale Nuclear Fusion Plant in Chesterfield

Chesterfield is making history as the future site of the world’s first grid-scale commercial nuclear fusion* power plant, with a goal of delivering power in the early 2030s. Commonwealth Fusion System (CFS), a spin-off of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will independently finance, build, own, and operate the facility at the James River Industrial Park. […]

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