Saturday is the Big Day. ESPN's College GameDay is back at James Madison University after their last visit in 2015! As evidenced from this photo from last year, all of the JMU Dukes are excited to welcome back the program and play against the Villanova Wildcats Saturday at 3:30pm. Check here for a schedule of activities and ways to join in the festivities in downtown Harrisonburg.
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Great Places to Hike In and Around Harrisonburg!
Crunchy leaves under foot, changing colors, crisp evenings...it's finally Fall, y'all! To celebrate the beautiful colors of the Shenandoah Valley its phenomenal hiking locations, we've compiled a list of easy, moderate, and difficult hiking trails in and around the Harrisonburg area! Happy Hiking!
Spotlight On: Harrisonburg’s Escape Room
Love scavenger hunts and brain puzzles? Enjoy working as a team under pressure? Then you'll love Escape Rooms! Harrisonburg opened an escape room this past winter - House of Clues LLC. House of Clues has two rooms - The Heist and Dr. Skarz' Lab, each with its own unique story line and set of clues. Tara Einstein - owner extraordinaire - was kind enough to answer our questions!
Community Highlight: Little Shop of Horrors at the Schultz Theatre
The Schultz Theatre in Broadway is presenting Little Shop of Horrors opening September 29th at the J. Frank Hillyard middle school. The director, JP Gulla, kindly answered our questions on the upcoming show!
Food Truck Delights: Waffle Yum!
Waffle Yum is a new food truck in the Harrisonburg area that features Belgian Liege Waffles - made from dough (not batter) and Belgian Pearl sugar (can you say caramelization and flavor?) that combine to create a tasty treat! They also offer fruit smoothies! Read on for Renae and Dave Eaton's answers to our questions!
Spotlight On: Spitzer Art Center’s New Shop!
The Spitzer Art Center has recently opened up a new space for local artists to sell their items. Erin Murray, a full-time artist and organizer of the Spitzer Art Center, showed me around the Center and the new Gallery Shop. The Center is truly for and about artists - offering exhibition space, studio rental, and classes. They help connect local artists with the community through various programs, workshops, and member showcases. Check out their space if you're an artist, or just a community member looking to become involved in the local arts scene!