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By Victoria Kidd We often talk about the talent of professional musicians and entertainers who perform at venues in the area, but we should also recognize that Clarke County has its own share of talent. Our community fosters that talent in a number of ways. One such way is the upcoming James A. Bland Competition […]
By Victoria Kidd Music is among the greatest of all humankind’s innovations. It is valued and understood universally, and musicians are the custodians of this tremendous creation. Musicians commit to a life of practice and continual development. They surround themselves with those of like mind—those who share their love of music. An upcoming symposium that […]
by Amy Mathews Amos Maybe you started thinking about it when the first wintery blast of air arrived before Thanksgiving. Or maybe it didn’t hit you until the first seasonal viewing of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, when the talking snowman shivers recalling the blizzard that almost canceled Christmas. But admit it. At some point in […]
By Victoria Kidd As we are all hustling about this busy season, 2014 is quietly slipping away. Crowds will soon assemble at familiar locations to collectively count down to the start of a new year. It’s a time of year loved by people the world over. Maybe it’s loved because we like to mark the […]
story and photos By Claire Stuart In its 133 years, Bank of Clarke County has gone from horse-and-buggy days to mobile apps. Starting with a single branch, its twelfth branch opens in 2015 in Ashburn, Loudoun County. This fall, the bank unveiled a timeline photo display in the lobby of the Berryville branch, highlighting important […]
Deciding how to care for Mom or Dad as they age can be overwhelming. Many professionals predict care giving and health care are increasingly returning to the home. Sonna Russell , a local resident and a professional in the senior adult industry, says, “Technology is a huge factor in the ability for a person to […]
Thinking about the coming new year, which, like every year, is born amid a blending of hopefulness and concern for what lies ahead, I find myself listening once again to a favorite radio interview. Now more than five years old, it’s an interview with Utah Senator Orrin Hatch that appeared on National Public Radio on […]
Interviews and photos by Jennifer Lee
You don’t typically think of a furnishing and gift shop as a place to hang out and have coffee, but then again any attempt to pigeonhole Green County Gifts into a particular category takes away from the sheer pleasure of discovery. The shop, which is actually two shops—and that’s part of the story—is really the […]