Wildflowers and new construction

New construction beyond the wildflowers.

Virginia Tech LumenHaus Wins

Virginia Tech's entry in the Solar Decathlon Europe won overall first place. The competition was in Madrid. The entry, LumenHaus was displayed here last August. Its website is:

http://www.solar.arch.vt.edu/events/index.html

Flowers and the historic tree

Some of the flowers and trees at the center of town. The historic sycamore is visible in the center by the storm clouds.

Historic tree

The historic sycamore tree is still up as of today.

Soccer Fans

Local sports bars offered patrons the chance to watch the US team play.

Old House

There are many neighborhoods. This is in an older section of Blacksburg.

Site of the roundabout

This is the space shown in the sign. The blue-green awnings of the Bike Barn are in the architect's rendering.

Main Street traffic moved

Traffic on Main St. will be changed for a while. Yesterday, two lanes were closed, moving two-way traffic to the other side. And the extra part of Main St. is again closed. One feels sorry for the businesses there.

Tiger-Lilies

A tiger-lily display in a front yard.

Center for the Arts

A ceremony with visiting government officials, launched Virginia Tech's new building for the arts.

Juneteenth

Marvelous actresses portrayed the Delany sisters in the play "Having Our Say." It was Smithfield Plantation's production for Juneteenth and was staged on the lawn at the historic home.

Beach front on Main St.

To celebrate the Solstice, Downtown Blacksburg offers a festival including this beach front at Cabo Fish Taco restaurant.

Clouds over St. Luke

Just some sky.

At Pandapas Pond

Pandapas Pond has several different hiking trails.

At CRC

At the Corporate Research Center where I was practicing shutter speeds.

Another remodeling to make lofts

Downtown living seems to be growing in popularity. Another building is being remodeled into lofts.

Art Gallery sign

This art gallery is on Main St.

Panjammers under tent

Panjammers is a steel drum band with a sound that is perfect for the Hahn Horticulture Garden Tropical Paradise Gala. The rain kept the band under its tent and the audience under another tent.

New Restaurant

A new restaurant opened here at the corner of Main St and Giles Road.

Gerry Timlin, Irish singer

The Summer Arts Festival opened with a performance by an Irish folk singer. It was a beautiful evening.

Restaurant on Main St.

Some of the downtown Blacksburg restaurants use the old traditional names such as this one.

Old Main St.

Tried a panorama of the extra bit that was the old Main St. before it was straightened.

Moving a piece of art

This morning, a piece of art on Main St. was moved. The movers told me where it was going and I will look for it there. There is a photo of it in place Jan. 30, 2009 in the Blacksburg Daily Photo posts.

Energy

The YMCA is providing leadership for sustainability both at the practical and research levels. This antenna is at the Y Offices.

Historic tree

Many in the community have been following reports about the fate of this sycamore tree which has been on Henderson Lawn since the 1880s. It is suffering from a fungal disease and, for safety reason, will be removed.

Sleek Black Bike

More bicycles seem to be in use when the weather is pleasant.

Sunset

Photographer workshop working on a sunset.

Cross Country Route

The route for the cross-country competitions goes through a variety of areas including agriculture, apartment complexes, and by homes.

Ladies League

Ladies on the Links season started today.

Flags and Tombstones

Different flags are at some of the very old tombstones at the cemetery.