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Roanoke’s 2nd Street Bridge Turns Into Waterslide for Summer Fundraiser

Downtown Roanoke, Inc. (DRI) is transforming a bridge into the ultimate 800- foot waterslide as a fundraiser for its Ambassador Program! During WDBJ7’s Star City Slide, participants can enjoy spectacular...

Historian-Led Tour to Mark 161st Anniversary of Battle of New Market

The Virginia Museum of the Civil War at the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park...

Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon Set for May 3

Virginia Amateur Sports, in partnership with Kinetic MultiSports, is proud to announce that the 27th...

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert Coming to Roanoke

Nickelodeon, GEA Live, and Senbla today announced Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The...

2025 Tavern Stage Summer Music Series Returns to Explore Park

For the third year, Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Explore Park, and Twin Creeks...

When Salem Sizzles: Tales of Summers Past

The Salem Museum announces its newest feature exhibit all about Salem in the Summertime. “When Salem Sizzles: Tales of Summers Past” is now open...

2024 Congressional Art Competition Winner Meets With Griffith

Artwork Unveiled in U.S. Capitol U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) welcomed Rishi Nair of Blacksburg High School to Washington, D.C.. As the winner of the...

Southwest Virginia’s Premier Musicians Celebrate 20 Years of The Crooked Road

For 20 years, the Crooked Road has worked to preserve and promote Appalachian old time and bluegrass music throughout Southwest Virginia. Celebrate this cultural...

Downtown Roanoke /Arts Commission To Hold Busking & Theater Event 

The Roanoke Arts Commission, Downtown Roanoke, Inc.(DRI), The City Market Building, and Commissioner of the Revenue, Ryan LaFountain have announced "Busk Roanoke and Theater...

Milepost Music Brings Live Music to Peaks of Otter

Traditional folk duo The McKenzies to play free concert July 14 Marcia and Woody McKenzie of The McKenzies have been making music together since they...

SML Antique and Classic Boat Society Holds Spring Show

The Smith Mountain Lake Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society recently held its spring boat show at the Bridgewater Plaza Docks. Visitors took...