Author Archives: Emily Marsh

About Emily Marsh

Emily takes impressive photos, interviews interesting locals, and keeps things organized for Harrisonblog. She also works on special marketing projects, transaction management, and event management for The Harrisonburg Homes Team. Emily loves dogs, her friends and family, dancing, and getting outdoors.

Wyse Cycles: A Unique Take on Bicycle Repair in the Bike Capital of Virginia

Harrisonburg is a special and unique place. We get excited when we discover something being done in Harrisonburg that you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the country. Enter Wyse Cycles, a mobile bicycle repair shop based right here in the 'Burg. As far as anyone can tell, there is only one other business in the entire country that is doing what Ben Wyse of Wyse Cycles is doing.

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Wilson Downtown Gallery: Stoney Run Artisans Gallery

For our next two-month installment at the Wilson Downtown Gallery, we are thrilled to have four artisans from Stoney Run Artisans Gallery displaying their beautiful and diverse artwork. These artists range in skills from nature photography to interior design to repurposed art to pencil drawings, making this a wonderfully eclectic and unique show.

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The Design Corner: How to Prepare Your House to Sell 101

Our design expert, Cathi Anne, has shared with us her tried and true tips for getting your home ready to sell. These are general tips that can be done on any home. For more specific advice about your particular home, you'll just have to invite Cathi over and let her work her magic on your space. But, in the meantime, use these helpful tips to get you started!

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(Not) Just Another Day: The 24 Hour Project

For the third year in a row, Court Square Theater is embarking on the impressive undertaking of a continuous 24 hours of entertainment. That's right - for 24 straight hours starting at 5:00 on January 22nd, you can stop into Court Square Theater to catch some local performers, comedians, poets, dancers, and musicians showcasing their skills. To learn a little more about the workings of this endurance project, we turned to the expert - Mark Finks, Theater Manager of Court Square Theater.

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The Design Corner: Tips for Winter Decoration

We love decorating for the season. And even though it may not feel like it, we're well into winter, and therefore, in need of some wintry updates to our surroundings. Check out some simple and clever decorating tips and insights from our resident designer, Cathi Anne, and get ready to get cozy!

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