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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...

Opera Roanoke Positioned to Impact Community with New Leadership

Last week, Opera Roanoke announced that Scott Williamson will become the company’s general and artistic director, beginning in June. Steven White, who has...

Music Lab’s “Suite 325” Set to Make Debut

The Music Lab at Jefferson Center, which came to life about a decade ago as the Downtown Music Lab elsewhere, has been helping...

Showtimers Succeeds in Offering a Bit of Everything

In the summer of 1950 a meeting was held for people interested in presenting amateur theatrical productions in the Roanoke area. Plans were...

Perry F. Kendig Award Announced

The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge will honor several individuals, businesses and organizations for their contributions to the arts at the Perry...

The “Mary Project” Aids Family of William Fleming Student

Composer and lyricist Dana “Grace” Franklin Pannell couldn’t recall exactly how many Christian-themed productions she has put together over the years.  “Ten to...

Local Group Hits the Movie Big Time with “Yeah Yeah Yeah”

The local pop-rock group “My Radio” recently scored a major coup -- their song “Yeah Yeah Yeah” was chosen for the soundtrack of...