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Elani Spencer Hosts Free Poetry Workshop for Veterans at Roanoke Library

A poetry workshop for U.S. military veterans will be held at the City of Roanoke Main Library, 706 South Jefferson Street, Saturday, Oct. 11 from 2 to 3 p.m....

Inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas: The Striking New Landmark Redefining the Future of 5-Star Luxury

Fontainebleau in Miami Beach is easily one of the most iconic and luxurious hotels you...

Best Minnesota Betting Sites in 2025 – Top 5 MN Online Sportsbooks

With sports fandom running deep in the North Star State, choosing the best Minnesota betting...

New Mural Blossoms Downtown

Downtown Roanoke, Inc. and the Roanoke Arts Commission are proud to announce the addition of...

Biomedical Innovator Rob Gourdie Opens Maury Strauss Lecture Series in Roanoke

Roanoke’s reputation as a great place for biotech was in for a watershed moment when...

Roanoke Awarded National Endowment for the Arts Our Town Grant

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced 80 Our Town grant awards totaling .995 million and reaching 44 states and the...

Renowned Author and Theologian, Fleming Rutledge To Be Dodson Lecturer

Fleming Rutledge, a renowned author and theologian will be the featured speaker as St. John's Episcopal Church hosts its annual Dodson Lecture on Monday October...

Local Artists Give Piano Makeover at Second Helpings

On Saturday, July 28, from 2 -4pm, Second Helpings will hold a special reception to celebrate the creative painting of their baby grand piano by...

Darrell Scott to Perform at Floyd Fest

Songwriter-musician Darrell Scott is among the 100 or so performers on the schedule at Floyd Fest this weekend. Even as a teen, Darrell Scott, now...

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,...