Hay there, pumpkin! Check out the list below to explore all the events that Southwest Virginia has to offer this month. Don't forget to register for Head for the Hills! Lee, Wise, & City of Norton The dog days of summer are coming to a close and the fall weather is slowly creeping in! Even… Continue reading September Events
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April Events
Happy April! Endure the April showers by exploring the events in SWVA linked below. In addition to April events, do not forget to register for the 2025 'Head For the Hills' SWVA Graduate Med Ed Consortium CME Conference on October 24th - 25th at the historic Martha Washington Inn & Spa in Abingdon, VA! 1761307200 … Continue reading April Events
March Events
Happy Spring (almost)! As the clocks spring forward, take advantage of the longer evenings and explore the special events happening across Appalachia this month. There are Saint Patrick's Day festivities across the board, as well as live music and pottery classes. So, put on your best green outfit and enjoy an evening out. Lee, Wise,… Continue reading March Events
February Events
Happy February! Even though Punxsutawney Phil predicted 6 more weeks of winter, this doesn't mean that you can't get out and enjoy all that Southwest Virginia has to offer this month! From Super Bowl Sunday parties to Valentine's Day with Elvis and everything in between, this month is jam packed with wonderful live music, educational… Continue reading February Events
January Events
Happy New Year! As the new year begins, now is a wonderful time to add exploring more of Southwest Virginia to your list of New Year's resolutions. From live music to hiking and everything in between, SWVA has something to offer for everyone. Explore the links below to find the perfect way to ring in… Continue reading January Events
November Events
Happy November! Enjoy the beauty of Southwest Virginia in the fall by exploring one of the many events offered this month. Lee, Wise, & City of Norton Shorter evenings and colder weather are officially among us. Warm up with trivia Tuesdays at Doughmakers in downtown Norton and karaoke every Friday night at Moon Dog in… Continue reading November Events
October Events
Happy October! It has been a somber start to the month as Appalachia was heavily affected by Hurricane Helene. Many communities in our region are currently struggling with the wreckage that was left in the wake of this natural disaster. However, Appalachians are resilient. Support the region by attending one of the many events in… Continue reading October Events
Throughline: The Conspiracy Files
Check out the podcast linked below to hear our Director, Wendy Welch, debunk conspiracy theories regarding COVID-19! At the Graduate Medical Education Consortium, we are dedicated to representing Appalachia in national news media outlets and across the globe. https://www.npr.org/2024/09/12/1198909175/throughline-conspiracy-files Sound off in the comments below on how do you think we, as Appalachians, can further… Continue reading Throughline: The Conspiracy Files
May Events
April showers bring May flowers! As the evenings get longer, summertime is quickly approaching in Appalachia. Use these extra hours of daylight to enjoy local concerts, art classes, and drinks & trivia with friends! In addition to the usual local events, explore the various world-class festivals that call Appalachia home! Specifically, this month includes Damascus… Continue reading May Events
April Events
Happy April! As the weather changes from 75 and sunny one day to snowy conditions the next, remember to take some time for yourself and enjoy all that our region has to offer. Summer is quickly approaching! Check out the links below to see all the amazing events that are being hosted this month. Some… Continue reading April Events