Pentatonix is coming to Charlottesville on December 9 at JPJ, and I believe some tickets remain. If you ever go, this is the one concert to see. We saw the acapella group last summer in Northern Virginia, but this is their Christmas concert – their specialty. I didn’t know this about Pentatonix, but the group is very religious. They pray together before each performance and their faith … [Read more...]

Yep, it’s that time of year.  Time to hop on a hay wagon, time to pluck a ripe pumpkin from a patch of orange and time to get lost in a corn maze. And the best place to do all of that is at Liberty Mills Farm in Somerset. At 34 acres, their corn maze is one of the largest in the country. This year they offer 4 trails - ranging from “Kiddie Friendly” to “Even Old Folks Don’t Get L … [Read more...]

  A special event is coming to Green Top Sporting Goods in Ashland. Bring the whole family out for free outdoor fun on Sat. Oct. 1st & Sun. Oct. 2nd. The Outdoor Expo will feature hundreds of sporting life vendors, product demos, and exhibits. Keeping with a Fall Festival feel, there are tons of great food options, live music, and a fun-filled Kid Zone. The Outdoor Expo has … [Read more...]

While there, we saw numbers of people with theme-based tee shirts – Pastors, Sunday School classes, Church groups, and the like. The Ark Encounter is an ideal venue for any group or club or just friends. There is so much to see and do, and it’s a Christian experience not likely to be forgotten. By all means, if you have the time, visit The Ark Encounter and if possible, the Creation Museum. Y … [Read more...]

  By Alex McCrickard, DWR   During the dog days of summer, many anglers put their rods and reels down and are content to wait until later in the fall for cooler weather.  Unfortunately, these anglers end up missing some of the most exciting warm water fishing conditions of the year. During this time frame, I tend to focus my efforts on one species of fish in Virginia, smallmout … [Read more...]

  One of Virginia’s great musicians will be performing at one of our state’s great vineyards this Sunday, June 12 when Jimmy O strums his guitar and sings classic rock and roll music at Cross Key’s Vineyards. The Sunday afternoon   event runs from noon to 3 pm, offering visitors an opportunity to bask in a warm summer sun, enjoy brunch, taste some wine, and hear some great blasts fro … [Read more...]

It’s time to pick strawberries in Virginia, and Liberty Farms in Somerset has vines loaded down with luscious, ripe berries.  They have now opened their farm to willing strawberry pickers, and a chance to pluck delicious, red-ripe strawberries straight from the vines. On Saturday, May 28, Liberty Farms will host their annual Strawberry Fest. Guests can sample everything from fresh … [Read more...]

The Lenten roses in our backyard are all a’bloom. Neither, sleet, snow, cold or ice can slow them down. They bloom – like their name says – during Lenten season, which is now. I think they are cool. My wife Nancy is not so sure because they will spread and overtake the carpet on your living floor if you are not careful. They are prolific little plants, but they are not roses. They … [Read more...]

  Things may be getting back to normal, or at least more normal than they have been in a while. There will be a Western Virginia Sport Show at the Augusta Expo in Fishersville on February 25-27. Once again, it will be a star-studded affair. Hank Parker, out of tiny Denver, NC, will be on hand. Hank was a two-time winner of the Bassmaster’s Classic, one of only four anglers to eve … [Read more...]