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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...

In Spite of Challenges Taubman Museum Director Sees Brighter Future

David Micklenberg’s career in the museum field began when he was seven years old. “My mother hooked me up with a photographer...

“Low Anthem” Reflects Many Influences

They’ve toured with The Avett Brothers, The Swell Season and others. They’ve played in Europe a half dozen or more times, at Bonaroo, Lollapalooza...

Artview Impresses With Variety of Exhibits

The event wasn’t as widely attended as hoped for, but The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge organizers were pleased that Artview: Visions &...

Met Opera Star Brings Roanoke Crowd to Their Feet

Fans of opera and classical music enjoyed a rare appearance at the Jefferson Center on Sunday, Nov 7th, by well known Metropolitan opera star...

Arts and Culture Plan Receiving Plenty of Public Input

Roanoke’s economic development department is home to the city’s public art initiative, and also to an “Arts and Culture plan” being crafted by next...

Visiting Artview Sculptor Is A Man Of Varied Interests

He’s a sculptor and artist of many other media; he’s been a mime and was a friend of the late Marcel Marceau; he’s a...