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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...

Virginia Tech Adopts Strategic Plan For The Arts

When Charles W. Steger became president of Virginia Tech in 2000, he announced his desire to enhance the presence and practice of the arts...

Local Theatre Troupe to Premier New Christmas Musical at Dumas Center

A group of local actors, along with Roanoke playwright, composer, and middle school teacher Alex D. Lucas are GIVEing this year. They will premier...

Ken Farmer of Antiques Road Show Fame Visits The Park-Oak Grove

“Time flies when you’re having fun” and thankfully for the 100 or more gathered at The Park-Oak Grove this past Tuesday, Ken Farmer, a...

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Review

The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra presented the second concert in this year's Masterworks series, "Duo-Piano Fireworks," to a nearly full house at the Jefferson Center's...

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...