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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 gripping their pillows tight for the past several months. A dream comes true for both...

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...

Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon Set for May 3

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

The Many “Faces of Roanoke”

by Cheryl Hodges “Faces of Roanoke” is an “idea that began about a year ago,” according to photographer Brett Winter Lemon, and is a collaborative...

Science Museum / Center in the Square Seek Creative Support

No one is mincing words as the campaign is under way for the $50,000 Pepsi Refresh Grant the Science Museum of Western...

Art Finalists Chosen for Market Building

Three finalists have been chosen in the search for an artist or artist team to design works of public art to be embedded in...

GAMUT Theater Group Finds New Home For 2011

by Gene Marrano In one form or another, the GAMUT amateur theatre group has been around for quite a while, decades even, offering a series...

Governor McDonnell and Garth Brooks Team Up to Promote VA

The Virginia Tourism Corporation and Virginia Film Office released a new public service announcement featuring Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell and country music legend Garth...

Roanoke College Exhibits and Lectures

Roanoke College has announced several upcoming events with a theme centered on “The Next America.” These programs  will explore the challenges and opportunities...