Don’t Miss the Last First Fridays of 2023! Join us Dec. 1 during the Magic of Christmas and enjoy Horse Drawn Carriage Rides from 3 to 7 p.m. in downtown Lewisburg.
Free! Christmas music played on a ukulele by local artist Nicole McCormick at the Washington Street Pub from 5 to 8 p.m. Nicole is a mother, music educator, labor organizer, and native West Virginian who calls Ronceverte home. Christmas has always been one of her favorite holidays, and the Magic of Christmas in Lewisburg makes this her favorite time of year!
Kicking off December, Bella celebrates Women and Wine! Sampling wines produced by women for women (yes, everybody is welcome to sample) paired with delish holiday bites whipped up by the fabulous Carol aka the Magic Chef! We’ll continue to celebrate women through the month – with a giveaway of a $50 gift certificate and exquisite bottle of bubbly, too! (1017 Washington St. E, 304-520-4921 @bellagourmetwv)
Get ready to jingle all the way into wish list wonderland at the notorious Wolf Creek Wish List Party! Sipping on delicious cocktails while browsing through a carefully curated selection of fabulous goodies! With expert stylists on-hand to assist in finding that perfect gift or treating ourselves to a well-deserved splurge, you can effortlessly conquer our holiday shopping in style. So grab your girlfriends and join us at this festive event where holiday shopping will be made easy for you and your loved ones – let the excitement begin! (967 Washington Street 304-645-5270 @downtownlewisburgwv)
Little Black Box offers gift cards to make you holiday shopping easier. Be sure to check out the Annual End of the Year Sale! Save up to 60% on your favorite bra styles and brands. LBB offers free bra fittings and a free gift when you spend $150 or more. Open until 8 p.m. (818 Jefferson St S, 304-645-6646. @littleblackbox)
Santa is coming so make your Christmas wish list at Cat & Kate! We will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Stop by to make your list and we’ll send a hint to your special shopper. Free gift wrapping and we’ll have it ready for pickup and take care of the rest! (937 Washington St (304) 646- 5445 @shopcatandkate)
Aggie’s will be open late! Stop by for unique gifts, and check out the fabulous candy selection. (979 Washington St W, 304-645-4063 @aggieslewisburg)
The Shoe Box on Court Street will be open late! Stop by for the best footwear selections. (847 N Court Street (681) 318-3377 @theshoeboxwv)
Edith’s Store will sample out the new holiday collection of Chocolove Chocolate bars. (1035 E Washington St, (304) 645-7998. @edithshealthstore)
Stop by Sheena Pendley’s photography studio on Court Street from 4 to 7 p.m. for a fun mini photo session experience. Choose from family photos in our Winter Window scene, or have fun with the kiddos in our Winter Wonderland snow scene. Have a snowball fight all while staying cozy inside the studio. Walk-ins only, no reservation required. $99 per walk-in group. Includes 5 digital images with option to purchase more. Visit www.sheenapendleydp.com/winter-minis for more details. (846 N Court St. (304) 646-9452. @sheenapendleydp)
The Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center celebrates the Christmas holidays with an evening of art and music. The Art Gallery will feature “The Gift of Our Talents”, an annual art show presented by creative Greenbrier County middle and high school students. The exhibit will include artwork in various media, as well as 3D art. Also featured during the evening will be the Eastern Greenbrier Middle School Choir, performing holiday selections from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Stop in to show your support of these talented local students! (905 Washington W 304-645-1000. greenbrierwv.com)
Patina hosts traditional Celtic Music by Patrick O’Flaherty and complementary Girl Scout Cookies and drinks. (1046 Washington St, 304-520-4962 @patina.lewisburgwv)
Carnegie Hall presents the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) celebrating the Sounds of the Season Friday, December 1 at 7 p.m. The performance will be led by new Music Director Maurice Cohn. Guests are invited to come early to Club Carnegie from 6 to 6:45 p.m. in the Board Room located adjacent to the Hamilton Auditorium. A cash bar and snacks are available. Tickets are $45/adults and $20/students. Discounts are available for Carnegie Hall members, senior citizens, and military. To purchase tickets, call Carnegie Hall Box Office at 304.645.7917, visit www.carnegiehallwv.org, or stop by at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg, West Virginia. Carnegie Hall Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
The Hub will host a public community service project from 4 to 7 p.m. We will reuse old Christmas cards to make new ones! And then on Dec. 8 they will be distributed across different nursing homes, care facilities, and the hospital. Also, native local Kodie Brooks will be playing a free show with some Christmas cheer tossed in! (232 Lee St Building C, (304) 647-4994 @thehubstudentcafe)
Stardust Café will have their last Prime Rib night of the year. (1023 Washington St E, 304 647 3663. @stardustcafewv)
The Asylum has the Thomas Taylor Band (339 E Randolf. 681-318- 3515. @asylum.lewisburg9)
Join the nightlife at the Washington Street Pub where you can play your favorite music on the jukebox. (1030 E Washington St, 304-645-7386 @washingtonstpub)
Later in December:
Dec. 9: Girls Day Out! Fabulous specials offered all day by downtown merchants.
Dec. 8-16: Celebrate the holiday season at Greenbrier Valley Theatre with the Dickens’ timeless masterpiece A Christmas Carol. With the help of three holiday Ghosts, Ebeneezer Scrooge goes on a journey of self-discovery and kindness. Join us this December for this classic. Added performance on Dec. 13. Visit gvtheatre.org or call (304) 645-3838 for tickets!
First Fridays is sponsored by City National Bank and the Shops & Restaurants of Downtown Lewisburg. For more information check us out online: facebook.com/firstfridaysafter5, instagram.com/firstfridaysafter5, and visitlewisburgwv.com.