New year's eve tradition

Just one of the many different kinds of traditions to welcome the new year.

Stone masons working

This house, on Progress St., is next to one of the waterways that were important in the development of the town. Stonemasons were working in very cold temperatures.

New Farmers' Market

The newly designed Market Square has opened with a few of the local farmers offering special items.

Winter Skyline

Looking across Blacksburg, with Virginia Tech, on a cold winter day.

Some Tree Ornaments

Christmas tree scene

Bagpipe Tradition

A tradition of piping holiday songs at the home of friends is continued by this piper.

Light and window

Quiet holiday.

Community Holiday Tree

The same tree has been used for a long time.

Main St. at night again

Some of the lights in town.

Armory Art Gallery banner

The banners heralding shows are always artistic too.

Greenhouse and Snow

Is this what winter feels like?

Theatre 101 from the mall

Looking at the new theatre 101 on the Virginia Tech campus.

Overnight, more snow

There was more snow through the night, but it has stopped now. I guess I am looking for a Christmas photo.

Snowstorm starts

The snow started about 1:30 p.m. and seemed to accumulate fast. The forecast is for 12 inches. This is not normal Blacksburg weather.

Ol' McDonald Had a Farm

True, Blacksburg has a McDonald Farms.

Stores along Main St.

Shops along Main St. are diverse.

It's not easy being green.

This smiling face is at the Blacksburg Motor Co.

Lyric at evening

The Greek tragedy and comedy masks on the top of the Lyric are reproductions of those that were lost. Efforts to find the original have not been successful.

Community Band and Strings show

Still the weekend for holiday shows. Today there was a performance by the Blacksburg Community Band and the Community Strings.

Holiday Musical Show

The Sweet Adeline chorus is rehearsing for a holiday show...the Grinch is ready to make his entrance.

Clear, cold day downtown

The sky is clear and it is very cold for Blacksburg, about 30 F.

Poinsettias on a new box

Just a floral arrangement on a box that arrived today.

Main St. at night

Trying to get some reflection of the lights on the rain-covered Main St.

Downtown business

The Downtown Merchants are encouraging shoppers to come to the downtown.

Off Jackson St.

Many different businesses have been located in this building Currently, the occupant is a place of spiritual fellowship.

Clay Court Condos

Condos on Main St., next to the former Middle School.

Tuba Band

The tuba band played at the Winter Lights event in downtown.

Art Gallery, winter lights

The gallery, Art Pannonia, participated in the Winter Lights with an opening of works by an admired local artist.

Controversial Building

The old Middle School, which was the old High School years ago, will again change. Yesterday the school board agreed it was finished with using the building as a school. However what will happen to it is still undecided.

Patio at Blacksburg Motor Co.

Perhaps the patio can be used for meetings, too

Darwin Anniversary Show

A special show at a Virginia Tech art gallery observing the Darwin anniversary.