From co-owner's of The Isle Co. Kathy Miller and Becca Slye (a mother and daughter duo) comes a new space to open in the Agora Downtown Market - Create Downtown. They will host a verity of classes and workshops lead by guest teachers - from knitting to marble pour painting. They also offer a variety of creative games and puzzles to purchase. Becca shared more details and future hopes of their space! Join them for their grand opening as part of First Fridays on April 6th!
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Lola Mo’s: Downtown’s New Deli
Well, it's happened folks - downtown Harrisonburg finally has a deli! Lola Mo's Delicatessen opened last month in the newly renovated Keezell building. Open 7 days a week from 10am-7pm, they offer a verity of classic sandwiches (as well as options for vegans and vegetarians) or if you're feeling creative you can make your own signature sandwich. Want something in addition? Try one of their daily soups or sides, and don't forget the dessert case! Lauren (the La) was kind enough to answer our questions - read on to find out more about their inspiration and background.
Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report: January 2018 [INFOGRAPHIC]
We've started out 2018 with slightly fewer sales - but the price per square foot and median sales price have increased. Also, the new listings have increased since last January. Read on to find out more about the residential market report for Harrisonburg and Rockingham, and see our featured listing at 309 Woodbridge Drive in Elkton!
Wilson Downtown Gallery: INTERstate
We are delighted to welcome Mallory Burrell, Chris Cohen, and Danielle Heckman to the Wilson Downtown Gallery for February and March! These first and second year MFA candidates from the School of Art, Design, and Art History have combined various mediums and themes to create INTERstate. Please join us for the First Fridays artist reception Friday March 2nd from 5-8pm.
Community Spotlight: Lineage Goods
Lineage Goods is celebrating their grand opening this Friday, February 2nd from 5-8pm. Paul Hansbarger will open his studio and retail shop in Agora Downtown Market in Harrisonburg. He specializes in handcrafted waxed canvas and leather goods, coffee/kitchen supplies, men's accessories, and more. Read on to learn about Paul's love of handcrafting and his story behind Lineage.
Community Event: Cupid Crawl Fundraiser
Looking for something fun to do with your sweetie on Valentine's Day? Looking for an art-filled evening with friends? The Arts Council of the Valley is hosting the Cupid Crawl Fundraiser on Wednesday, February 14th starting at 5:00pm - an evening "crawl" with a handful of downtown art galleries, delicious food and drinks, and an optional free showing of a film at Court Square Theater afterwards! We at the Wilson Downtown Gallery are honored to be part of this amazing event! Read on for Jenny Burden's and Cate Bruns' thoughts on the Cupid Crawl!