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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? Or… Texas? Not at all; it’s nestled right in the heart of Thackerville, Oklahoma –...

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,...

Best European Betting Sites – Top EU Online Sportsbooks for 2025, Rated By Experts

Europe is one of the best places in the world for sports betting. While laws...

Hello Summer Festival Returns to Green Hill Park June 20

The Hello Summer Festival returns to Roanoke County’s Green Hill Park on Friday, June 20...

“Kids On Bikes” Race Around Downtown Library Deck

by Cheryl Hodges Last Saturday downtown Roanoke was crowded with people taking in the Festival’s many events, vendors, and food offerings that have become a...

Hollins Director Pens First Teen Novel

Amanda Cockrell, the founding director of Hollins University’s graduate program in children’s literature, pens her first young adult novel, a quirky, surreal, and peculiar...

Sidewalk Art Show Returns With A Twist

The 53rd Annual Sidewalk Art Show on June 4 and 5 will look a bit different this year – artist’s booths will be set...

Blues in the Blue Ridge!

On June 4th blues masters will converge at the Blue Ridge Music Center located at milepost 213 on the Blue Ridge Parkway to give...

RSO Pops Series Expands As Musical Director Looks To The Future

by Gene Marrano The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, which announced its 2011-2012 Masterworks series of concerts several weeks ago, has now released its Picnic at the...

May 21st Local Colors Event to Feature Egypt

Local Colors has lots to celebrate, not the least of which is a recently announced ,000 grant from the Taubmans. This year’s festival takes...