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KALEO to Perform Live at the Berglund Center This September

Berglund Center has announced that KALEO is coming to Berglund Center on September 28, 2025. Icelandic rock band KALEO will release their highly anticipated third studio album, MIXED EMOTIONS...

Two Hokies Reflect on a Lifetime of Metallica Ahead of Lane Stadium Show

Two former Virginia Tech athletes and alumni have been sleeping with one eye open and...

Battle of New Market Commemoration Weekend Set for May 17–18

Over May 17-18, the Virginia Museum of the Civil War at New Market Battlefield State...

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...

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...

Local Colors To Feature Poland

Roanoke's annual Local Colors Festival is just around the corner - taking place Saturday May 19 in Elmwood Park, from 11 a.m. to...

Roanoke Students Transform 1939 Pontiac Into Electric-Powered Vehicle

A Roanoke College student organization that explores alternative energy sources is restoring a classic car by converting it from gas to electric power....

Rescue Mission Holds Permanent Art Collection Reception to Announce Winners

The Rescue Mission held the Awards Reception for their 6th Annual Permanent Art Collection Competition in the Men’s Shelter at the Rescue Mission...

Artist, Jane Lillian Vance Sells Masterwork Painting

by Jane Lillian Vance Strawberry Buddha to Join Collection in Historic Philadelphia Area Home Jane Lillian Vance's masterpiece painting, Strawberry Buddha, complete the journey this...

SWVB Director Takes His Talents to New Hampshire

by Gene Marrano Southwest Virginia Ballet Artistic Director Pedro Szalay is in the midst of a guest teaching session at St. Paul’s School in...

Open Studios Shows Off Roanoke’s Creative Class

by Gene Marrano There are a lot of very talented artists in the Roanoke Valley, that’s certainly not a shocking revelation. Just one look...