It has become a yearly Christmas tradition in our family. We eat dinner at a local restaurant, go to the Festival of Trees and Trains at the Paramount Arts Center, and finish the night by driving around Central Park to see Winter Wonderland of Lights while listening to our favorite holiday music––usually “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby or the “Home Alone Soundtrack.”
Introduction to our very first family tree is usually when mother shows us the baby book resplendent with a tiny lock of hair. The family tree appears on page two, following the birth announcement our parents thought so clever.
The Tri-State area is home to many pet grooming businesses offering a wide array of services. Listed here are a few of the most unique grooming services that will be sure to have you and your pet coming back for more.
Restaurant and business partners Brian Listerman and Timothy Wolfe knew they wanted to be a part of the steady growth in Ironton.
Dr. Amy Heim’s approach to dentistry extends far beyond the teeth and gums. Creating picture perfect smiles is one of the Portsmouth dentist’s goals, of course, but Heim also uses her ever-growing knowledge and skills to help patients achieve overall health and wellness.
For Bernice Henry and her nephew Darrell Smith, opening a black history museum in Ashland, Kentucky, is more than just a dream––it’s a mission. That mission will be accomplished this spring when the C.B. Nuckolls Community Center and Black History Museum opens to the public.
Perfectly Mismatched
When you take a trip to the Portsmouth area, you’ll find established businesses and some new ones that hone in on the market and demand. Whatever you are looking for, you can find it in Portsmouth.
You don’t have to ask the Winter Wonderland of Lights committee a second time. That is a sentiment they have been taking seriously since 1989 when the first display of lights was erected at Central Park in Ashland.
If something seems different in downtown Ashland these days, that’s because it is. There are more events, more businesses and a whole bunch more people wandering around, carrying a cup of coffee or a smoothie purchased from one of those aforementioned businesses.
With a permanent home in the woods and weekly hikes in the hills, I’m not one to get too excited about visiting other mountain retreats, but after hearing from savvy travelers that Blackberry Farm was a must, it was time to see it first-hand. Never that simple, I discovered the Blackberry brand was now two as the farm had expanded with a sister property that encompassed an entire mountain, appropriately called Blackberry Mountain. “Which one should I visit?” I asked my new travel agent whom I call when I’m stumped. “Why not visit them both?” she suggested. They are only 30 minutes apart near Walland, Tennessee, outside of Knoxville and on the neighboring mountain to the Smokey Mountain National Park.
Evan White had his eyes on an early retirement plan so he could enjoy doing what he loves. But today, he’s living out his dream while still holding down a full-time job.
Aspire: to have a strong hope or ambition, or to direct one's hopes and ambitions towards achieving something. And that definition sets the tone for Aspire! Conservatory of Fine and Performing Arts.
Two Women. Two Weight Loss Stories. One Written Pieceof Collective Wisdom.
The Ashland area is now home to several Airbnb locations where local guests and those from afar can enjoy an escape while enjoying all the amenities of home. From beautiful, scenic locations, to high-rise modern style, these Airbnb’s have something for everyone.
They say, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” – but so are a good set of brows.
Options abound in the region for great locations for special events.
There is a change in the air around our Tri-State area, and I can feel it. It’s a hopeful, exciting, almost nostalgic feel as we see our town shifting, growing, and blossoming in ways it previously hasn’t. For too long the malignant mentality that nothing good occurs here has ruled the hearts and minds of some. There are times I have become frustrated with the way the rest of the world seems to view our area. The negative stereotypes are plentiful. Yet, if some could traverse our beautiful area and witness the lush green pastures, rolling hill tops, and white-board fencing that surround acres of bovine and horse-run ground, they’d see sides of Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia previously thought non-existent.
In one episode of my all-time favorite TV show “Friends,” Ross, one of the main characters, tries to figure out how he will know he’s ready to be a father. His dad tells him he knew the first-time baby Ross reached out to grab his finger. After Ross rushes his pet monkey Marcel to the hospital, a recovering Marcel reaches out to grab Ross’ finger. Then, as we hear Don Henley sing “New York Minute,” Ross finally realizes he’s ready to be a father.
For 26 years, Heritage Farm in Huntington, West Virginia, has highlighted Appalachian heritage through tours, festivals, events and educational programming. Home to seven museums, Heritage Farm is West Virginia’s only Smithsonian affiliate.
Salvation Army Chef Creates Savory Dishes Designed to Nourish Body & Soul