Note: Due to trail damage from Hurricane Helene, please be sure to visit the Appalachian Trail website and the Virginia Creeper Trail website for the latest status updates before planning your outdoor adventures in Southwest Virginia. Nestled within the rolling hills and winding valleys of…
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Virginia’s history is rich with Queer people in all aspects of life and culture, crossing gender, racial, economic and geographic barriers. Great examples of this are LGBTQ+ history walking tours, notable in Norfolk, Roanoke and Richmond. Each year, so many Virginians find and share more, further…
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I’m a huge fan of music and have been listening to many different artists throughout my life, but as I keep up with the latest musical trends and artists coming out, I tend to shy away from the sounds of yesteryear. But upon taking a trip to Southwest Virginia with fellow colleagues to the Crooked…
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New performance recalls Queer history and experiences BRIEF HISTORY OF OPERA In Florence, Italy around the year 1600, a group of musicians, writers, and intellectuals gathered together to conduct an experiment: Could they recreate Ancient Greek drama? As it turned out, they did not recreate Greek…
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Now that live music is making a comeback, watching a show at an outside venue is quickly becoming the popular choice for those looking to safely enjoy their favorite local and national bands. Throughout Virginia, there are opportunities to catch live music in a scenic outdoor environment. With…
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Virginia is home to numerous live music venues ranging from concert halls to small clubs to amphitheaters in the great outdoors. Now that live music is back, start making plans to catch nationally-renowned bands and discover new favorites at these unique live music venues in Virginia. Hardywood…
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While there are countless music genres in existence today, nearly all of these musical genres owe at least some credit to the musical heritage of the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia, referred to as “Appalachian Music”. Many people may only think of Bluegrass when they think of…
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Due to COVID-19, live music venues and music festivals have had to cancel or postpone many concerts for people to increase social distancing. Although venues are closed, many music venues, festivals and local Virginia musicians are offering virtual options and properly distanced shows for visitors…
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Virginia’s capital has long been known for its underground punk scene, but recently, the city has become a fit for all types of musical genres. Richmond is home to a diverse local music scene and is filled with musical talent - from both local bands and nationally recognized artists - on any given…
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Virginia had an integral role in the history of country music, as evidenced in Ken Burns’ eight-part PBS documentary “Country Music.” From the Birthplace of Country Music in Bristol to the countless musicians who call Virginia home, the options for exploring the history, hometowns, and attractions…
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