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November 1, 2026
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Read our guest column from Chris Arvidson, co-editor of the recent book “Reflections on the New River: New Essays, Poems and Personal Stories.”
I used to wonder why my mother had a great longing for Virginia. What was special about this?
Ed Falco's experience being inside a car underwater and the car's subsequent tow and blow-dry at the hands of strangers created not only a stark memory but also an overdue debt of thanks.
On Open Mic Night in our small mountain town of Clifton Forge, you just sit back and take what comes along, and it’s all fine.
Read our guest column from Chris Arvidson, co-editor of the recent book “Reflections on the New River: New Essays, Poems and Personal Stories.”
I used to wonder why my mother had a great longing for Virginia. What was special about this?
Ed Falco's experience being inside a car underwater and the car's subsequent tow and blow-dry at the hands of strangers created not only a stark memory but also an overdue debt of thanks.
On Open Mic Night in our small mountain town of Clifton Forge, you just sit back and take what comes along, and it’s all fine.
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25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took
September 14, 2026
Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
September 1, 2026
