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Documentary about Hunter’s 1864 Raid showing at Buchanan Theater July 24-25

Buchanan Theater will show the new documentary about Union Gen. David Hunter’s raid through the Valley of Virginia and Lynchburg Friday and Saturday, July 23 and 24. The 45-minute film is titled “Hunter’s Raid—Battle for Lynchburg.” It premiered this spring in Lynchburg. The Town Buchanan became a player in Hunter’s Raid in the late spring of... »

5 bluegrass bands battling in Buchanan Friday night

BOTETOURT – On Friday, April 23, Buchanan Rotary Club is holding its first battle of the bands when it hosts “Best Bluegrass in Buchanan.” This inaugural event will kick-off Buchanan’s Civil War Weekend. Five area bands will compete against each other, and audience participation will help determine the winner. Smith Mountain Grass, Corner Grocery Gang, Plank... »

Against The Grain plays in Buchanan Saturday night

The public is invited to enjoy an evening of live bluegrass music performed in the Buchanan Theatre this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. by Against the Grain. Area musicians Danny Reynolds, Richard Greer, Mark Holt and David Goode make up Against the Grain, and are this month’s featured performers of the Buchanan Arts Series. This monthly concert series... »

Acoustic Endeavors singing new song about Buchanan for 15th anniversary show

When Acoustic Endeavors takes the stage at Buchanan Theater Saturday night, the popular bluegrass group will be celebrating its 15th anniversary as part of the Buchanan Arts Series. The group is celebrating that milestone with a new song, too, one dedicated to the small town that has remade itself in those 15 years. It is... »