Enjoy Free Music in the Green Space by Will Sarver from 5 to 8 p.m.! (In case of inclement weather the free performance will be at the Washington Street Pub)
The Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center welcomes fall with art and music! Stop by to view the October “Art in the Valley” exhibits. Greenbrier Artists present their annual show “Our Best New Work” featuring paintings and photography. Meet some of the artists as they talk about the inspiration for their artwork. The Art Alcove will feature the woodcrafting of Lonnie Withrow. Growing up on a small farm in Lewisburg and armed with a pocketknife, Lonnie entertained himself by making whistles and sling shots. His love of woodwork continued throughout his life but really took shape with his retirement in 2000. Most of his pieces combine wood and tile and at the ripe age of 85, he is turning out rolling pins and jewelry boxes. Stop in to meet Lonnie and view his collection of wood and tile trivets, coffee tables, charcuterie and cutting boards, rolling pins and more! Music throughout the evening will be provided by local band Distant Light. Enjoy the rock/blues/folk sounds and original tunes from this group of talented musicians. And if you love quilts, members of the Alderson Quilt Guild will be on hand to sell tickets for their 2023 raffle quilt and representatives from the Hospitality House will also hold a quilt raffle. Hope to see you on the 6th! (905 Washington Street W 304- 645-1000, @GbrValleyWV)
General Lewis Inn hosts two meet and greets with artists Samara Michaelson, presenting Color Lovesong, an art exhibit featuring fantastic, colorful paintings, and artist Josh Miller presenting his original drawings. Both art exhibitions will be open to the public until Oct 31. (1236 E Washington Street, 304-645-2600. @generallewisinn)
Happily, Bella returns! Enjoy fall with a spicy cider beverage and some brie all dressed up. You know we can’t help ourselves, so they’ll be more things on the tasting table, too. Need more details? (1017 Washington St. E., 304-520-4921, @BellaGourmetWV)
MerryWeather’s is here to get you ready for fall with 20% off ALL denim ALL day Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.! Come see the new styles and reimagined space on Court Street! (850 Court Street, 681-318-3300 @shopmerryweathers)
Wolf Creek will be featuring earrings by a locally made jewelry line Venturess as well as wine, apple cider and snacks! Come meet the artist and check out our new fall clothing. Venturess is inspired by the beauty that the earth makes and the ventures that life takes us on. Laurel Arbaugh is the talent behind Venturess and has a love for science, geology, petrology and mineralogy. From meditation and positive energy all the way to the ingredients we need to create things here on earth (not to mention beautiful accents), stones are so versatile and integral to life. Laurel was fortunate enough to spend few years as a stay-at-home mom to her amazing daughter and during that time, she came across a dealer of beautiful, raw, real gemstones and took this opportunity to create beautiful pieces of jewelry with these natural stones combined with foraged pieces she and her daughter found on their adventures together. Armed with creativity and a box full of unique seaglass, gems and other beautiful findings, Laurel can’t wait to add natural beauty to YOUR natural beauty! (@downtownlewisburgwv 967 Washington St W, 304-645-5270)
Little Black Box offers free bra fittings and a free gift when you spend $150 or more. (818 Jefferson St S, 304-645-6646. @littleblackbox)
Edith’s Store will sample delicious locally made pumpkin butter from West Virginia Fruit and Berry. Autumn Leaves and Pumpkin Please! Open until 6 p.m. (1035 E Washington St, (304) 645-7998. @edithshealthstore)
Aggie’s will serve a Spiced Maple Bourbon Fizz! (979 Washington St W, 304-645-4063 @aggieslewisburg)
A New Chapter is offering free tarot readings. It’s fun! (922 Washington St West 681-318- 3501 @newchapterbookswv)
The Shoe Box hosts Ruby, the Greenbrier East High School therapy dog! (847 N Court Street (681) 318-3377, @theshoeboxwv)
Patina – traditional Celtic Music by Patrick O’Flaherty and complementary Girl Scout Cookies and drinks. (1046 Washington St, 304-520-4962 @patina.lewisburgwv)
Humble Tomato is having a Greenbrier Valley Brewing tap takeover from 5-9 p.m. It’s a “welcome back” party! (Join us at 855 Washington St W, (681) 318-3788 @thehumbletomatowv)
Jim’s Drive In now has a Pumpkin Milkshake, will also have pumpkin rolls to order, and we will begin our holiday candy orders. (479 Washington St, 304-645-2590 @jimsdrivein)
Stardust Café is always excited for Prime Rib night personally prepared by Chef Dan Perry, every First Friday. (1023 Washington St E, 304 647 3663. @stardustcafewv)
The Asylum will have Thomas Taylor band! We also will have our fall cocktail list and beer list out! (339 E Randolf. 681-318-3515. @asylum.lewisburg.9)
Join nightlife fun at the Washington Street Pub and play your favorite music on the jukebox. (1030 E Washington St ,304-645-7386 @washingtonstpub)
Later in October: Experience Mary Shelley’s classic like never before at Greenbrier Valley Theatre. This adaption will make you question if Victor made a monster, or if he made a man the world turned into a monster. Join GVT for Frankenstein playing Oct. 13 through 28. (Visit gvtheatre.org for information or call (304) 645-3838)
First Fridays is sponsored by City National Bank and the shops and restaurants of downtown Lewisburg. For more information check us out online at facebook.com/firstfridaysafter5, instagram.com/firstfridaysafter5, and visitlewisburgwv.com.
