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Music & Arts

The full array of sounds, sights, and creativity in Floyd County, Virginia.

On-the-Rise Class of 2026 features 10 up-and-comers

On-the-Rise Class of 2026 features 10 up-and-comers

Last week, FloydFest organizers announced the award-winning festival’s On-the-Rise Competition Class of 2026, a quintessential cornerstone of the FloydFest brand, which fosters emerging talent by giving the next generation of up-and-coming performers a stage, a leg-up and an audience.

Rural Reflections: 'Simply'

Rural Reflections: 'Simply'

In the grand scheme of things we call life, it’s sometimes easy to see it all — the chaos, the divide, and sometimes the misinformation. Regardless of our beliefs, it’s "simply" everywhere.

Blue Ridge Quilters to celebrate National Quilting Day with Botetourt gathering

This celebration will feature Mary Kerr, a quilter, author, quilt appraiser, and quilting teacher. She will present "Quilting Old into Art," offering ideas and inspiration and a trunk show illustrating what is possible with imagination.

Annual parade to showcase the biodiversity of the Little River

Annual parade to showcase the biodiversity of the Little River

This community tradition invites people of all ages to create and wear puppets or costumes representing their favorite Appalachian species, then parade together in joyful celebration of Earth Day and the natural world that surrounds us.

Artemis Journal celebrates 50 years of publication with 'Origins' release

Artemis Journal celebrates 50 years of publication with 'Origins' release

The theme for 2026 — “Origins” — reflects the publication’s dedication to blending art and poetry while continuing to publish emerging writers and artists alongside renowned contributors.

Rural Reflections: 'A to Z'

Rural Reflections: 'A to Z'

Rural Reflections: 'The Flicker of Light'

Rural Reflections: 'The Flicker of Light'

This week's Reflection is based off of a present day observation of our political climate.