JMU’s Lifelong Learning Institute Celebrates 20 Years

Have you always enjoyed learning new things, taking special field trips, reading up on new topics, meeting new friends, and creating things with your own two hands? James Madison University's Outreach & Engagement department has been providing all of the above to local adults for the past 20 years. If you fall into this category, you may want to check out JMU's Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI)!

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Harrisonburg Real Estate Market Report [INFOGRAPHIC]: March 2016

The Harrisonburg and Rockingham County residential real estate market is experiencing truly positive movement this year. The spring market is in full swing, and our team can attest to its busyness... in a great way! Read our March 2016 Market Report for all the positive trends and what to watch for in the coming months.

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Harrisonburg Dairy Queen Goes Green

Take a tour of the new, energy-efficient Harrisonburg Dairy Queen in Harmony Square. It has undergone an impressive upgrade recently. We got the inside scoop from architect, Charles Hendricks. What's more intriguing... the fact that this just may be the greenest Dairy Queen in the country, or the fact that an internationally acclaimed ice cream cake decorator works at the store? Read on and maybe you can decide that for yourself.

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Wilson Downtown Gallery: Eliza German

We are thrilled to have Eliza German as our next artist at the Wilson Downtown Gallery. Her paintings are unique, dynamic, vibrant, and eye-catching. This is a show you'll definitely want to catch - stop in to our office during the week or at one of our Art Receptions to check it out!

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The Design Corner: How To Decorate for Spring

Vibrant blooms are bursting forth outside in the warming sunshine, so it is now time to refresh your indoor spring decorating. Keep things fresh, bright, and airy with florals, fun colors, a bit of clean-up, and new decor. Here are our tips for making simple changes with a big impact that will instantly make you feel better!

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Spring Festivals, Events, Walks & Runs In & Around Harrisonburg

This gorgeous warm weather brings flowers, budding trees, and.... lots of great events! Need an excuse to get out and enjoy the weather this season? Check out this roundup of spring festivals, events, 5k run/walks, concerts (and more) for lots of ways to enjoy springtime in our gorgeous Shenandoah Valley!

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