Bahnhof WVrsthaus & Biergarten brings German-inspired cuisine to Huntington. For most West Virginians, sauerkraut and schnitzel don’t belong in the same sentence as Appalachian fare like chow-chow and butter beans, much less on the same plate. At Bahnhof WVrsthaus & Biergarten in Huntington, however, the flavors of Germany and West Virginia are a natural fit. The restaurant’s co-owners, Jessica Bright…
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For the past six years, Stephen Smith helped West Virginians help themselves. Then he quit his job as executive director of the West Virginia Healthy Kids and Families Coalition to take that mission to the next level. Before we begin, you should know this: Stephen Smith did not want to be our West Virginian of the Year. It’s not that…
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In honor of our 10th anniversary, we revisited Lewisburg’s historic downtown to see how it has changed over the years. And guess what? It is more charming than ever. Ten years ago, when I was planning the first issue of WV Living, I spoke to focus groups around the state about what they would like to see in a statewide…
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The Summer’s Tale In its first five seasons, The Rustic Mechanicals performed 13 of Shakespeare’s 30-some plays. In this sixth season, the troupe dives deeper into the canon. “We’re asking our audiences, after five years now, to take a chance on us,” says Vintage Theatre Company artistic director Jason Young. He’s looking forward to it. “Really, it’s more freeing to…
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Nat Frederick’s ode to West Virginia finds success on the iTunes charts Nat Frederick did not want to become a country music star. He just wanted to be the guy who writes the songs for stars to sing. But for a long time, nothing much happened for his music career. He wrote songs for a few publishing companies and placed…
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