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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...

Mingle With the Stars and Celebrate Women in the Arts

The Arts Council of Blue Ridge and Jefferson Center will celebrate “Rising Stars: Women in the Arts” during a free reception on Friday,...

Roanoke County Author Says Two Is Enough For Some

Sometimes two is really enough – as in couples who opt not to have children. Roanoke County resident Laura S. Scott and her...

RSO Delivers Romance and Passion

As the cold winter gripped the air outside Jefferson Center – the RSO warmed the hearts of everyone in Shaftman Hall during its...

2010 Marginal Arts Festival Celebrates Paper Engineering and Opera

Last year’s First Annual Marginal Arts Festival featured a crazy-fun parade, high-energy acrobatic dancing, great music, graphic arts and performance art. Beyond the...

“Uncommon” Music at Hollins

Wes Powell is not only a Sneakerhead, as profiled in the Star-Sentinel several weeks ago (he owns dozens of pairs of athletic shoes);...

Studio Roanoke: Looking For a Few Angels

Studio Roanoke artistic director Todd Ristau and Board of Directors president Kenley Smith are seeking more visibility for their small playhouse, which opened at...