Editor’s note, 4:54 p.m. — a previous version of this story had inaccurate information for The Golden Pony’s next upcoming show. It has been corrected.
The Golden Pony in downtown Harrisonburg hosts a wide variety of eclectic bands that are part of a vibrant music scene. But after their liquor license was suspended in early February, many of those bands were displaced and looking for new venues. Then the fire marshal got involved. WMRA’s Bridget Manley reports.
The Golden Pony posted to their Facebook page on Feb. 2 that in spite of “rigorous in-house training,” a former employee had served alcohol to an undercover agent of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, or ABC. As a result, the restaurant and venue were fined $7,500, and their license to serve was suspended for 30 days…