SWVAToday Community Forums Copyright (c) 2009 ExpressionEngine tag:swvatoday.com,2009:11:19 Reality Shows tag:swvatoday.com,2008:forums/viewthread/.126 2008-08-11T09:17:22Z holymoley Any reality buffs out there? Big Brother? Survivor? The Mole? The Amazing Race?

I’ve been watching Big Brother 10 and Big Brother After Dark on Showtime Two. The difference between what you see on Big Brother and what really goes on in that house that you see on Big Brother After Dark is enormous. So many conflicts, name calling, plotting, flirting, etc. that Big Brother just doesn’t have the time to show.

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]]> New Music Place in Wytheville tag:swvatoday.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.384 2009-02-12T17:43:28Z 2009-02-12T17:48:00Z sage If you like a laid back atmosphere- smoke free, alcohol free
try Gerta’s House of Music on Exit 77 offf I 81 down from the Wilco/Hess Truckstop.  Bluegrass jam on tuesdays, sometimes gospel and live music (country, 60’s 70’s country rock, rockin’ roll) on most weekends
Dance floor and concessions, what do you think?
Events are posted on http://www.gertasbluegrassjam.com

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]]> Isn’tr it strange, no mention of our Town’s Festival at all in the forums, or just about anywhere else. tag:swvatoday.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.470 2009-06-21T02:39:52Z BethFarmer It’s almost like this year’s Chautauqua festival started out with a whimper insead of a bang. What a shame to see that what used to be such a major source of entertainment for the town and all it’s visitors has changed so much over the years. We used to get to see such great entertainers…Lorrie Morgan, George Jones, Dr. Hook…all gone now. I miss the wy it used to be, when everyone spent every free moment in the park, or in one of the workshops, or maybe just wandering through exhibits. Now it seems to have lost it’s glimmer, the park isn’t packed like it once was, the acts just aren’t there, and I honestly miss it all. I wa involved from the first year of the festival…got talked into selling balloons and painting faces…then my dance students performed year after year, then I performed in the Wohlfahrt Haus production of ‘Grease’ (the first time it ran, fantastic cast and choreography!).
Chautauqua has always meant a lot to me, and it just is not the same. As a member of the media, I did my best to try and help promote the festival, and thanks to Applebee’s you can hear daily updates on festival events on Z103.5 and Rock 102.5, so listen in to find out what good stuff there is to go to.
We need better sponsorship, better media coverage, better acts, and greater participation by vendors from everywhere, not just within the county.
This festival was started to promote the Arts and to increase tourism for Wythe County. I hope that those who attend Chautauqua buy plenty of Pepsi products in the park, that is like a direct contribution to next year’s entertainment.
I hope everyone who can do so will attend events and support the festival. I hope it grows and is successful for many years to come.
Beth Horne-Farmer

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]]> Music Festival SWVA- June 19- 20 tag:swvatoday.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.463 2009-06-17T16:38:44Z 9thFloorMusic Excitement is building about the upcoming Gemini Fest in Virginia this weekend!!!
Blue Mountain Productions presents this festival on Friday June 19, and Saturday June 20.

The festival site is located in between Martinsville and Roanoke Virginia in the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains.

Featuring some of the best in regional East Coast and local music-
Blue Mountain’s Gemini Fest has been building up great following of fans who love great music, good times, relaxed atmosphere, fun for the whole family, in a beautiful landscape environment!!

Saturday June 20 performances include:

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
(deep reggae grooves from New York)
“They combine every body‐moving rhythm they can get theirhands on including reggae, dub, and afrobeat. “just the right mix of darkand light to keep you on your toes,” The band hasopened for Toots And The Maytals, The Wailers, Lee Scratch Perry, Yellowman, Mad Professor. They’ve played with Brazilian Girls, Thievery Corporation, Umphrey’s McGee, John Brown’s Body, andString Cheese Incident.“

Sol
(roots globetrotter bringin funk, roots, blues, rock, and reggae blend)
Sol has covered much of the surface of the earth on tour, with his own groups and as a part of roots and blues group Music Maker Revue.
Sol has shared the stage with blues heavyweights such as Taj Mahal, BB King, Cool John Ferguson, John Dee Holeman, Robert Randolph, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Derek Trucks and others.
Paying homage to the greats, Sol seeks to bring Roots Music to a new generation of listeners.

the Alliens
(VA based world funk supa stars)
World Groove is the founding ideal of Alliens. You won’t walk away from an Alliens show without hearing Reggae, Funk, Ska, Cumbia, Salsa and Island Grooves being bounced around inspired lyrics and powerful harmonies.

Joe Washrag
(quality blues from the heart of VA)

Lazy Man Dub Band
(local reggae heroes)

Pickin Buds
(bluegrass acoustic stylings)

and many more!!!!

Festival Site:
2067 Coopers Mountain Road
Martinsville, VA 24112

phone contact: 276-340-4215

http://www.bluemtnmusic.com

Blue Mountain Productions, Inc. showcases and celebrates the musical talents, artistic heritage and natural beauty of the Blue Ridge and beyond. Our festivals, Gemini Fest! and Blue Mountain Music Festival, are artist friendly, family oriented events where ideas, music and art come together to create an environment of goodwill and merriment for all who attend.

The 105 acre Blue Mountain, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge in Franklin Co., features winding creeks, hardwood forest and a natural amphitheater that have become music and outdoor enthusiasts’ daydreams. The staff and volunteers of Blue Mountain form a dedicated, dynamic team of individuals who gladly lend diverse interests and talents in order to unite wonderful people with music, art and scenery that are truly extraordinary.

Ticket Info: 10 to 25 dollars

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]]> Kimono tag:swvatoday.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.447 2009-05-31T10:01:53Z aliciaring Has anyone had a meal at Kimono in Wytheville? How is the food? Worth a visit? Any vegetarian options?

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