by J. Shockley | Mar 11, 2019 | History and Culture
Saint Patrick’s Day on the mountain is a perfect time to sip green cocktails and reflect on our rich Scotch-Irish history. Our ancestors were adventurers. They escaped British oppression, facing turbulent ocean voyages and wilderness hardships to start life anew. They...
by Staff Writer | Sep 7, 2018 | Mountain Music Sounds
Jared Rabin: An Americana and Folk Country Singer and Songwriter Jared Rabin, husband, dad, avid Cubs fan and Chicago native has been around music since he was a young child. His Grandfather was the first chair violinist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. There was...
by Greg Chaffins | Jun 4, 2018 | Fun Things To Do
Chattanooga, Tennessee by djgmix CCO Pixabay There is something inherently magical about a bend in the river. In my adventures on a lazy river, it was a place to stop the boats and take a welcome break. But in Chattanooga, they celebrate a bend in the river the right...
by Sarah Smith | May 29, 2018 | Fun Things To Do
All images on this page are courtesy of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Have you heard that Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is having ten days of art and music—for free? It might sound too good to be true, but it’s the real deal! It’s the 59th annual Dollar Bank Three...
by Dave Farthing | Apr 23, 2018 | History and Culture
The Appalachian mountain dulcimer is one of the most beautiful and popular of the folk instruments, easy for children and beginner adult musicians to learn. Ron Gibson calls it “a true American folk instrument developed by the people of the Appalachian Mountains.” The...
