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Inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas: The Daring Newcomer Redefining 5-Star Luxury

Fontainebleau in Miami Beach is easily one of the most iconic and luxurious hotels you can book in Florida. It’s been one of the famous landmarks of Miami Beach...

Hollins University To Host USA Cycling Event, July 14, 2025

Hollins University, the City of Roanoke, and Roanoke County are teaming up to present the...

Checking Out America’s Biggest Casino in Oklahoma – Winstar Casino & Resort

Who would have thought that America’s biggest casino isn’t in Las Vegas or Atlantic City?...

Pamplin Park’s Independence Day Celebration Returns

Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier will celebrate America's...

Trying My Luck at the World’s Most Luxurious Casino in Baden Baden

As someone who loves playing casino games, I’ve always been fascinated by Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel,...

Her Best Work- For Now – For Floyd Fest Performer

If you’re among the hundreds (thousands?) of Roanokers headed up the mountain to Floyd Fest 11 this weekend co-founder Kris Hodges says you don’t want...

Studio Roanoke Can’t Overcome Debt; Closes Doors

by Gene Marrano Studio Roanoke opened its doors in April 2009, a small theater space on Campbell Avenue that would cater to new plays,...

Reel Deal ‘Prometheus’ Review

by Seth Childers In 1979, director Ridley Scott introduced the world to one of the most iconic and terrifying creatures ever put on film...

“Graetest” Ice Cream In The World

by Gene Marrano Oh, the things I do for my craft, you know, journalism. Like last week for instance, when a public relations agency...

“Overnight” May Have Been Better Than Ever This Year

by Gene Marrano Perhaps it was Todd Ristau’s edict beforehand or just the right mix of writers, but the six short plays created and...

Short Story Author Says He Is 5k Guy, Not Marathoner

by Gene Marrano Kurt Rheinheimer, editor-in-chief for Leisure Publishing in Roanoke, has just released a second collection of short stories, works that he has...