Schmidt, Warner dish on technology
October 24, 2008
Former Virginia governor Mark Warner visited the Lyric yesterday with Google CEO Eric Schmidt for a conversation on technology with the Blacksburg community.
The Lyric
The Lyric is a not-for-profit movie and arts theater in downtown Blacksburg. It first opened in 1909 on the corner of Wilson Avenue and North Main Street, but it has since changed locations multiple times and can now be found on College Avenue. It has undergone several renovations and was last restored in April of 1999 through a community effort after it closed its doors as a theater in 1989.
Today, the theater features one movie at a time and normally selects lesser known, recent releases. It also hosts music concerts and stage performances and is listed on the Virginia and National Registers of Historic Places as part of the Downtown Blacksburg Historic District.
Content on The Lyric:
Warner, Google CEO to talk technology at Lyric today
October 22, 2008
Today, former Governor and current Democratic Senate candidate of Virginia Mark Warner and CEO of Google Eric Schmidt will be at the Lyric between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 pm.
Seeking the other school spirit
October 22, 2008
Everyone knows that the Hokies have spirit, but Blacksburg is also home to a different type of spirit.
September 29, 2008
The latest film playing at The Lyric is a taut, French thriller definitely worth seeing.
September 16, 2008
Bryce and Peter look at the latest offering in Blacksburg's favorite four-dollar theater.
At the Lyric: Brideshead Revisted
September 9, 2008
Bryce and Peter review the latest flick at College Avenue's favorite four-dollar theater.
September 3, 2008
Viewers give their thoughts on the film "Brick Lane" playing at the Lyric.
The Lyric brings entertainment of all kinds
September 1, 2008
When it came to checking out movies and entertainment, junior English major Kelsey Yarbrough wasn't sure where to go upon arriving to Tech as a transfer sophomore student.
Cinematic adventures abound in New River Valley
September 1, 2008
If you are a new student who happens to be a movie lover to boot, not having a typical, major movie theater in Blacksburg can make things difficult when trying to figure out where to catch a flick.
Tech, Town pair for summer arts
June 4, 2008
Looking for something exciting, artistic and free to do this summer? Well, thanks to the Summer Arts Festival 2008, sponsored by Virginia Tech School of the Arts and the Town of Blacksburg, you can look no farther than downtown Blacksburg. The town will b