Christiansburg

The Big Screen

Drive-in movies are back. The nostalgia of drive-in movie theaters may be a thing of the past to some, but several spots in Virginia still steward this historical experience for modern audiences. Central Drive-In in Norton is the longest running drive-in theater in Virginia, opening for 70 consecutive seasons since 1952. Marion’s […]

by Staff

The Inside Scoop

Three important wedding details not to overlook. Katherine Sparks (Molly & Jordan, photo by Katherine Sparks Photography, Williamsburg) Yes, you can work with your dream vendor. You follow them on social media, and you’re a fan. They’re the vendor with impeccable style, but their prices may be out of your range. Before […]

by Jennifer Prince

Curing Cabin Fever

Where to go and what to do (safely) over Memorial Day Weekend.

by Markus Schmidt

Vanessa Quesenberry & Blake Conner

June 2, 2019 • Sinkland Farms, Christiansburg

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Right Hand Man

Gary Duncan’s collection of more than 600 right-side driving Japanese classic market cars has made his Duncan Imports in Christiansburg the largest dealer of the diminutive rides in the U.S. Good news fans, he’ll sell you one.

by Dan Carney

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Top 10 Fall Festivals in Virginia 2025

Alexandria – 23rd Annual Alexandria Art Festival Sept. 13–14: Stroll Old Town’s John Carlyle Square Park as it’s transformed into an outdoor art gallery for this fall festival. Admire the work from more than 200 juried artisans from around the globe. VisitAlexandria.com Virginia Beach – VIRGINIA BEACH NEPTUNE FESTIVAL Sept. 26–28: The 51st anniversary of […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Where to Eat, Drink, & Stay in Staunton During Queen City Mischief & Magic

Staunton might be a small town, but during the annual Queen City Mischief & Magic Festival, the last week of September, it’s larger than life. The festival draws tens of thousands of witches, wizards, warlocks, ghouls, and more to the Shenandoah Valley—and they fill up the local hotels, restaurants, and bars quickly. To plan ahead […]

by Hope Cartwright

A Couple’s Small-Town Makeover

After a successful career in investigative services in Washington, D.C., Terri Wesselman and her husband, Julien Patterson, decided to settle down in Irvington. Initially drawn to the area by the Tides Inn, the couple had been weekending in the Northern Neck since the late ’90s. “There was something about the area that was quiet but […]

by Stephanie Ganz