Donated Land To Become Recreational Complex In Upshur County
A donation of 70 acres in Upshur County will be used to create a multi-use recreational center.
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Encore: Remembering Travis Stimeling And The Age Of Deer
Inside Appalachia remembers Travis Stimeling. The author, musician and educator left a deep mark on Appalachian culture, and the people who practice and document it. And, grab your ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRemembering Travis Stimeling And The Age Of Deer, Inside Appalachia
This week on Inside Appalachia, we remember Travis Stimeling. The author, musician and educator left a deep mark on Appalachian culture, and the people who practice and document it. And, grab your dancing shoes and learn about a movement to make square dance calling more inclusive. Plus, it’s not just you. There are more deer than ever these days. A writer explores the long, complicated entwinement of people and our wild kin.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAppalachian Square Dance Callers Making The Scene More Welcoming
Square dance calling — the spoken instructions said over the music — makes participation easy. But there are other aspects — like the prevalence of gendered language such as “ladies and gents” — that can make square dancing an unwelcoming or confusing space. One group of friends in the Appalachian square dance scene are taking action to make the tradition more welcoming for all participants.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsInclusive Square Dancing, Zine Fest And Playing The Spoons, Inside Appalachia
This week on Inside Appalachia, we pick up a little light reading at the Johnson City Zine Fest. And… Grab your dancing shoes and learn about a movement to make square dance calling more inclusive. Also, the perils of playing the spoons.
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