Greenbrier Valley Theatre, the State Professional Theatre of West Virginia, presents Ernest Thompson’s On Golden Pond.   Dates/Time:  June 17 & 18, 23-24 & June 29-July 2 at 7:30 p.m. A Pay-What-You-Can Preview Performance on June 16 at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee performance June 25 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets:   $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.    Gretchen Corbett* and Stuart Margolin* rehearsing for GVT’s upcoming production of On Golden Pond. (Photo Courtesy / Greenbrier Valley Theatre) * denotes members of Actors’ Equity Association Two-time Emmy Award winner Stuart Margolin returns to GVT’s stage alongside his former Rockford Files co-star Gretchen Co... 06/09/2016

 Carnegie Hall is currently accepting registrations for the 2016 Kids' College, which will be held July 11-15, and July 18-22, 2016. The popular Kids' College program is open to all children who will be entering kindergarten through the 7th grade. Children can choose to take up to five different arts and science classes per day. The classes meet Monday-Friday, from 9am until 4pm. Parents and grandparents can now register their children through Carnegie Hall's website: www.carnegiehallwv.org, or by calling the Hall at 304-645-7917. Paper brochures and registration forms are also available. Kids' College is a unique opportunity for children to expand their artistic and scientific horizons in a safe and nurturing environment. All classes, taught by trained teaching artists, are held in Car... 06/08/2016

  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 of Andy Park, the melodies and hand drumming of Mark Davis, the bass lines and vocals of both Kai Haynes and Deron Sodaro and the drumming of Ammed Solomon. Each member has an impressive musical r... 06/01/2016

  With all the rain we have had and the cold temperatures, it is time to welcome the beginning of summer by honoring the ubiquitous dandelion.   WV Dandelion Festival - a Memorial Weekend of FUN!  2016 West Virginia Dandelion FestivalSponsored by White Sulphur Springs (WSS) Main Street and the City of White Sulphur SpringsMEMORIAL WEEKEND MAY 27-29, 2016For information on the festival events, call 304-536-5060. This annual festival is held annually in White Sulphur Springs, WV, in celebration and appreciation for the determination of the dandelion. The gutsy little flower fights its way through velvety lawns, dodges mowers and weed killers, and against all odds, reigns supreme as it blankets our village each spring. Below are some of the weekend activities that include a variety of ente... 05/23/2016

  Reminder... only 22 days until the 35th Lewisburg Home and Garden Tour - Saturday, June 11, 2016. 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   Greenbrier Historical Society - North House Museum and Archives, (304)645-3398   RE/MAX Vision Quest, 111 E. Washington Street, 304-645-7700, and   from any Garden Club Member   When the tour ends at 4 PM attendees can gather ... 05/20/2016

 This beautiful building lot, #5, consisting of 1.92 acres has SOLD. This is a wooded lot located in the Broken Star Acres Subdivision, offering city water, and great access off newly paved road. Just minutes to Lewisburg and White Sulphur Springs.      Lot#5  SOLD, 1.92 acres in Lewisburg WV List Price:  $18,000; Sold Price $18,000    Don't worry we have more land/lots for sale in Lewisburg WV. At this time there are 68 active listings with three pending.  Check out my new land listing - 5 Acres for Sale, Watts Dr, Lewisburg WV 24901. For more information on available Lewisburg land/lots,  contact Rebecca Gaujot at 304-520-2133 or email RebeccaGaujot@gmail.com   05/17/2016

 Are you looking for land? Want to move to the mountains and get out of the hustle and bustle of the big city.... then check out Lewisburg, WV in  Greenbrier County. And, as I always say...land is a great investment, they are not making it any more!    Below are some stats on land/lots located in Lewisburg, West Virginia. As of today, May 13, 2016: Active Listings - 69  (Price Ranges from $10,500 to $3 million from under 1 acre to 573 acres) Pending Listings - four Sold Listings, for 2016 - 5 listings sold from $6,200 to $115,000 for under one acre to 6.35 acres.   Check out my new land listing - 5 Acres for Sale, Watts Dr, Lewisburg WV 24901. Looking for prime property to build your dream home? Lewisburg WV has land/lots available in prime subdivisions, some flat with gently rolling an... 05/13/2016

  Build your dream home on 5 Acres located on Watts Drive in the Woodlawn Estates, Lewisburg WV 24901 Lot #6 Watts Drive is a lovely wooded lot consisting of  5.04 acres that is flat to gently rolling. Located in the Woodlawn Estates, one of Lewisburg's well-established developments. This property is only eight miles from downtown historic Lewisburg and is accessed by a paved lane. Electric and phone are in place.  Well and septic are needed to build your dream home on five beautiful wooded acres.  There are no home owner's association fees.   5 Acres for Sale, Lewisburg WV 24901 MLS 16-232 List Price:  $59,000     Lewisburg is a quaint historic town in southern West Virginia and offers the modern conveniences of big city living with all the flavor of small town charm.  Lewisburg, West ... 05/11/2016

 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 family of 14 and formed his first rock & roll band in eighth grade. Sexton would spend his high school years playing the music of the Beatl... 05/06/2016

 Greenbrier Valley Theatre, the State Professional Theatre of West Virginia, proudly presents Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar.  I saw this performance twice at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC.  It is a fantastic show  and one you will not want to miss.    This powerful rock opera tells the story of Jesus and his followers in a way the Gospels never did. Seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot, the last days of Jesus of Nazareth come alive through the magic of splendid, haunting 1970s-style rock music. Dates:  May 13 & 14, 19-21, 25-28 and June 1-4Time:    7:30 p.m. There will be a Pay-What-You-Can Preview performance on May 12 at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee performance May 21 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets:   $30 for general admission, $27 for seniors (60+) and $20 for c... 05/05/2016

  You don't want to miss the concert with drummer/composer Allison Miller in a special night of original music showcasing her band, Boom Tic Boom, as they bring music to the stage of Carnegie Hall on Friday, April 29th. The performance will begin at 7:30PM.  With the recent release of her latest full-length studio album, Otis Was a Polar Bear, Miller launches her new tour with violinist Jenny Scheinman, cornet player Kirk Knuffke, clarinetist Ben Goldberg, upright bassist Todd Sickafoose, and pianist Myra Melfords. The performance will begin at 7:30PM.  To purchase tickets to this performance, call (304) 645-7917 or visit www.carnegiehallwv.org. Ticket prices for this performance range from $17- $35 with discounts available for members, seniors, students, and military.          Carnegie... 04/26/2016

 Greenbrier Pines is a quiet residential community, located less than 1.5 miles from downtown Lewisburg, WV.  Here you will find shopping, fine dining, and a busy year-round calendar of community events, concerts and live theatre. Increasingly popular as a tourist destination and a place to live, Lewisburg is often cited as one of America's best small towns.   I live in this beautiful, friendly community, Greenbrier Pines, where the sound of laughter from children playing in the streets, and seeing and talking with neighbors out jogging or walking their dogs is an everyday occurence. The nice thing about Greenbrier Pines is there are no through-streets. There are only two paved roads within the community, Old White Drive and Via Largo. Greenbrier Pines is a community of single family, c... 04/20/2016

 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 theGreenbrier 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 his straight-laced parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kirby, to dinner but personalities collide when they meet the oddballs she calls family. What happens next will hav... 04/12/2016

 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 obey the sign..............         When you have a real estate need in Lewisburg, WV or surrounding area... 04/11/2016

  Yes it was a cold, windy and snowy day for the Lewisburg 10th Annual Chocolate Festival.  I talked to one shop owner and she said no matter the weather people come out for this annual event....sunshine, rain or snow .... they come for their chocolate high.I enjoyed walking the streets and stopping in the shops for a taste of chocolate. After two hours I called it quits and went home with a bag of chocolate for my hubby.   Over 22,000 tickets were sold for this event. Some chocolate events were chef demonstrations, kids activities, chocolate bake off, and a chocolate mousse eating contest.  Below are some photos of the event.    Kids games were inside because of the cold weather! Even though it was a cold, windy and snowy day, everyone seemed to enjoy being out, meeting friends and nei... 04/09/2016

  This week we have seen the temperature drop from 60s down to the 20s in some areas.  It has been in the 20s and 30s then up to the high 40s this week.  Thursday, April 7, 2016, it snowed some.  Then the weather changed.  It would rain buckets, then it would hail, and then the sun would come out. This happened twice, and the rain came down fast and hard as did the hail.  Some strange weather we are having here in Lewisburg WV.  What's the weather like in your area?   Below is a short video of the hail, it didn't last long, and then the sun would come out.   P.S. Don't forget the Lewisburg 10th Annual Chocolate Festival tomorrow from 11am to 4pm in downtown Lewisburg...Snow, Rain or Shine... we will still have chocolate! Even though we are having strange weather, I still show property, ... 04/08/2016

  Yes, it is true! Free Admission to hear the U.S. Army Blues in Concert Date:  April 9, 2016Time:  7:00pmPlace:  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 and the jazz concert.    _____________   This community announcement is brought to you by  Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®.  Please check with the orga... 04/05/2016

  Who doesn't like chocolate? Get your chocolate high at the 10th Annual Lewisburg Chocolate Festival on Saturday, April 9, 2016.  Check out the Chocolate Tasting Extravaganza Schedule.    The chocolate events will include: chef demonstrations kids activities chocolate bake off, and a chocolate mousse eating contest.     I will be getting my tickets today. For your information, tickets are on sale in person until Friday, April 8 at 5pm  Only checks or cash accepted at the following locations:Greenbrier Valley Baking Company110 South Jefferson Street Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center200 West Washington Street, 645-1000 Harmony Ridge Gallery209 West Washington Street, and RE/MAX Vision Quest111 E. Washington Street, 304-645-3852 It is highly recommended that you purchase your tickets in a... 04/04/2016

  The month of April brings not only showers, it also brings a classic farce, You Can’t Take It with You by Broadway dream team George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart.  Come out and enjoy an evening at the Greenbrier Valley Theatre in April to see the performance of  You Can’t Take It with You  a fun-filled evening of adventures in domestic eccentricity.  Dates: April 8 and 9, 14-16 and 21-23 Time:   7:30 pm.  A Pay-What-You-Can Preview performance is April 7 at 7:30 p.m. and 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 www.gvtheatre.org.  This Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart showcases their time-te... 03/30/2016

 Greenbrier County is a collage of gentle farmlands, white water rivers and historic townsAre you looking for land? Want to move to the mountains and get out of the hustle and bustle of the big city.... then check out Greenbrier County. And, as I always say...land is a great investment, they are not making it any more!   Below are some stats on lots/land located in the southern part of West Virginia... the beautiful Greenbrier County. Looking at the stats for land/lots for the past two years: For 2015, a  total of 52 land/lots sold. Price ranging from $6,500 to $569,200Acreage Sold - less than an acre to 192 acresAverage list price - $130,771                                 Average Sold Price - $103,375                     Sale/List Price - 78%Average DOM - 269Lowest DOM - 1 day For 201... 03/29/2016