Learn about a quaint wedding venue in Capon Bridge, as Mark and Rachel chat with John Berry of “Appalachian Wedding Chapel and Boutique” who shares the tales of what life is like to officiate hundreds of wedding ceremonies over the years!

https://www.theappalachianweddingchapel.com/

Upcoming Events:

January 31 - Groundhog Day Celebration, Bowman Library

https://www.handleyregional.org/event/groundhog-day-celebration-bowman-library-41949

February 6 - BrandFest, The HIVE @ Shenandoah University

https://iconmedia.cc/

Mark, Rachel, and Caleb enter in the new year of 2026 by unpacking the article from the Winchester Star about the local EDA proposal to bring a casino and event center to town.

Winchester Star article - https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/edas-website-details-pros-cons-of-a-winchester-casino/article_2df7cb72-5a5e-5268-afb5-c4cef0ff3dec.html

Winchester EDA site - https://www.developwinchesterva.com/Convention-Center-Casino-Info

Upcoming Events:

Old Town on the Rocks - https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/old-town-on-the-rocks/

FredCo Eats Restaurant Week - https://www.yesfrederickva.com/living-here/restaurant-week

Mark and Rachel share their highlights and special moments of 2025 as they discuss topics ranging from pop culture to local insights to special moments from ICONic Talk over the last year.

Mark sits down with Dr. Faith Power, Executive Director of the Laurel Center, to discuss the needs of abuse survivors and the organization’s mission to break the cycle of domestic violence within the community.

Notes for This Episode:

Abuse Hotline - 540.667.6466
https://thelaurelcenter.org/

Upcoming Events:

Winchester Winter Village - December 5-7
https://winchesterwintervillage.com/

Follow the Star - December 6-7
https://fbcva.org/followthestar

Winchester Musica Viva concert - December 14
https://www.winchestermusicaviva.org/

Listen to amazing stories from newly appointment director of the Youth Development Center, Sarah Fishel, as she shares what has led her into this position of serving the youth of our local community.

Links for this episode:

https://www.myydc.org/

Events:

Plaid Friday, November 28:

https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/plaid-friday-2025/

Youth Development Center events:
https://www.myydc.org/upcoming-events

Mark and Rachel sit down with Executive Director of the Friends of Old Town organization, Brady Cloven, as they chat about the stories and events of the happenings in Winchester over this past year as well as revealing some news and vision for the months and year ahead.

https://friendsofoldtown.org

Upcoming Events :

https://friendsofoldtown.org/events-in-old-town/

Mark and Rachel chat with co-founder of the Ravenwood Faire, Stacey Rowe, who shares the background of this local annual event that brings thousands to town every year for a true “medieval” experience.

Links for This Episode:

https://ravenwoodfaire.us

Upcoming Events :

Ravenwood Faire, October 24th-26th

https://ravenwoodfaire.ticketspice.com/ravenwood-faire-2025

High Hill “Haunted Nightmares”, October 23-26 and October 30-November 1

https://visitwinchesterva.com/event/haunted-nightmares-3/

Mark learns more about his co-host, Rachel, as she shares all about her passion for horticulture and how her local floral arrangement business, “Rachel’s Bloomers”, was developed and has grown over the years.

https://www.rachelsbloomers.com

Upcoming Events :

Savor the World, international food, event - October 9, 5:30pm

https://godfreymillercenter.org/savor-the-world/

Dino-Con - October 12, 10am-5pm

https://www.themsv.org/events/dino-con/

Ravenwood Faire - October 18-19, 24-26

https://ravenwoodfaire.us/tickets/