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Arts / Events Etc.

Elani Spencer Hosts Free Poetry Workshop for Veterans at Roanoke Library

A poetry workshop for U.S. military veterans will be held at the City of Roanoke Main Library, 706 South Jefferson Street, Saturday, Oct. 11 from 2 to 3 p.m....

Inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas: The Striking New Landmark Redefining the Future of 5-Star Luxury

Fontainebleau in Miami Beach is easily one of the most iconic and luxurious hotels you...

Best Minnesota Betting Sites in 2025 – Top 5 MN Online Sportsbooks

With sports fandom running deep in the North Star State, choosing the best Minnesota betting...

New Mural Blossoms Downtown

Downtown Roanoke, Inc. and the Roanoke Arts Commission are proud to announce the addition of...

Biomedical Innovator Rob Gourdie Opens Maury Strauss Lecture Series in Roanoke

Roanoke’s reputation as a great place for biotech was in for a watershed moment when...

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...

“Bike Rack #9” Joins City’s Growing Public Art Collection

The Roanoke Arts Commission (RAC) has announced the addition of a work of public art to the downtown area. Artist John Wilson of Wilson...

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and David Stewart Wiley Renew Contract

The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce that Music Director and Conductor David Stewart Wiley has signed a contract renewal through 2013 and...

Roanoke’s Music Scene: From Down By Downtown… to Down By The River

Members of the Creative Connectors STAR group, with help of local promoter Gary Jackson, musician Cyrus Pace, and others, held what they hope...