Mike Martin, a graduate with a Master of Science in Kinesiology and a concentration in Exercise Science from James Madison University, founded Next Level Athletic Development in Harrisonburg in May 2010 with the vision of bringing local college and high school athletes to a higher level of strength and conditioning. He has...
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Harrisonburg Park Jam: September 15, 2013
A free community event is coming to Harrisonburg’s Turner Pavilion on Sunday, September 15, called Harrisonburg Park Jam. This will benefit Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance and helps to promote the area’s vibrant arts culture and add to the downtown music scene. According to the hosts: “The concept of the event is...
Grilled Cheese Mania to Host Fundraiser for Local Lady with Rare Disease
Our friend, Haley Chico, has been struggling with a rare disease for about a decade — and she’s only 20 years old — going back and forth with doctors and surgeons on her journey to find out what exactly was going on inside her young body. Turns out, she has Ehlers-Danlos...
Harrisonburg’s CubanBurger Renovated and Re-Opened
Several months ago, CubanBurger, located on Water Street in downtown Harrisonburg, was tucked in the back of Wine on Water (which is now closed) and adjoined with All Things Virginia (which has since moved). Fast forward to today, and we find CubanBurger has taken over all of this space, renovated...
Bella Luna Wood-Fired Pizza: The Food, The Vision, The Experience
Chris Rooker sat down in one of the conference rooms in our new downtown office and interviewed Wade Luhn, the owner and creative mind behind (the future) Bella Luna, which will be located on Water Street in Harrisonburg. They discussed the vision for the restaurant, the menu, and the experience...
The Harrisonburg Homes Team at Kline May Realty Moves Downtown
It used to be the space where Wilson Jewelers adorned ladies and gentlemen with gems and gold, but it has since been leased by Kline May Realty, and renovated to feature exposed brick walls, soaring ceilings, a marble facade, hardwood floors, conference rooms, a wine and coffee bar, and more....