Entries by Aundrea

Shine a Light

by JiJi Russell Peeking inside the eclectic outbuildings that surround the home of artist-instructors Malcom Harlow and Gale Bowman-Harlow of Opus Oaks transports one to a timeless place of open-ended creative discovery. The barns and sheds, with their various metal, sculptural, and other works in progress, exert a magnetism that invites you to stay a […]

Hope = Help at an Upcoming Public Forum

By Victoria L. Kidd   Most of us have, at least on some level, an awareness about the extremely high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicidal thoughts among veterans returning from duty or otherwise dealing with experiences occurring during their service. Similarly, first responders—including police, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs)—are routinely subjected […]

Preview Events Anticipate The Gathering

By Claire Stuart Since the advent of organized agriculture, human societies have had one thing in common—they have given thanks for a successful harvest by celebrating with feasts, song and dance. The Gathering, coming up October 30 through November 1 at the Clarke County Fairground, is billed as “An Experiment in Humanity.”  More than just […]

Virginia Indian Trail Appearing through Clarke County

By A’lice Myers-Hall Virginia Indians are presenting a traditional harvest festival Oct. 30 – Nov.1 at the Clarke County Fairgrounds in Berryville, Virginia called “The Gathering.” Many locals are already catching the spirit of “The Gathering.” Clermont Farm is offering two free preview events Sept. 12 and Sept. 26 and a Tee Pee installation. Kim […]

Pressing Letters for The Gathering

This year’s Virginia Gourd Festival is going to be special! The Virginia Lovers’ Gourd Society partnered with Sanctuary on the Trail™ for The Gathering, a three-day celebration of agri-culture that runs Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2015. Gourd enthusiasts, Native American tribes, and visitors will gather to enjoy gourd culture, gourd art classes, Native American Harvest Dance, […]

Creatures of the Night to Benefit the BRWC

By Victoria Kidd Five years of rallying the community has paid off for the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, but the need for support is as constant as the flow of injured and ill wildlife coming through its doors. The center (commonly referred to as the BRWC) has spent the past five years raising funds for […]

Out Of The Ashes, The Spirit Is Strong

By Samantha Piggott Karen Ewbanks of Ewbanks Clothiers, situated in the unassuming building on Route 340, had her livelihood go up in flames on August 13, 2015 when her studio and workshop caught fire. The fire and insurance investigators are still unsure exactly what set the space ablaze that afternoon, possibly faulty wiring. The tenants […]

Giving an Old Mill New Life

Story by Victoria L. Kidd, photos by Jennifer Lee   There is something about old buildings. As demands on our time force us to move faster and faster, we find ourselves rushing between our “point As” and “point Bs.” While cityscapes blur past us without inciting more than a fleeting interest, there’s simply something about old […]

Around Clarke County in September/October

September   18 Book talk with Author, Arthur Pope. Barns of Rose Hill. 95 Chalmers Ct. Berryville. Barns of Rose Hill and The Clarke County Committee on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and Emancipation present a book talk with Arthur Pope. Arthur is the author of “Carry Me Back.” There will be a […]