Meet Laura Bowles

Meet a Martinsville Insider: Laura Bowles, Executive Director of Martinsville Uptown. When she is not busy organizing fun events like the TGIF Summer Concert Series and Oktoberfest or collaborating on area initiatives like Shop Local MHC, Laura is very active in the community and loves to shop. Here are her insider tips for enjoying Martinsville-Henry County. 

What is the best-kept secret in Martinsville-Henry County? 

"C.Seay & Company, a fabulous women's boutique in Uptown Martinsville that offers a gorgeous array of clothes and accessories at terrific prices." 

What's the best part of raising a family in Martinsville-Henry County?

"The lifelong sense of community and belonging."

What are your favorite Martinsville-Henry County dining spots? 

"Walsh's Chicken and Wild Magnolia. Often overlooked, Walsh's has the best fried chicken anywhere! Wild Magnolia is locally owned, has good food, a full service bar and a fun, casual atmosphere."

What is your favorite place to shop?

"As-Is Outlet is a fantastic emporium of all manner of attractive but inexpensive items, from fun jewelry to occasional chairs to original artwork, all at great prices." 

Where do you go to enjoy Martinsville-Henry County's arts-and-entertainment scene?

"Uptown!! From The Artisan Center classes to shopping at Studio 107 to watching a play at Theatreworks to viewing an exhibit at Piedmont Arts to listening to a concert at the Rives Theatre, Martinsville Uptown is the place to be for arts & entertainment." 

Get out to explore Martinsville-Henry County and see for yourself!