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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...

“The Music Place” – Radio For The Discerning Audio Palate in Roanoke

Since October local radio station WVMP- FM 101.5 has been airing the kind of music that, in the words of the station’s market...

VT Professor Authors “Birthright:­ The True Story That Inspired Kidnapped”

In his new book "Birthright," Virginia Tech professor of history A. Roger Ekirch brings to life an extraordinary story of intrigue and scandal,...

The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge Seeks Community Input for Outstanding Excellence in the Arts Awards

The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge is seeking nominations for the 2010 recipients of the Perry F. Kendig Award for Outstanding Support...

Come to the Library for Short Plays AND a Round of Golf

River Laker and the Roanoke City library system are full of surprises. Not only will the library stage “The Sneakerhead Show” Thursday night...

“Vietnam – Now and Then”

On Thursday the History Museum of Western Virginia held a showing of “Now and Then,” a photographic tour of sites in Vietnam during...

The Sway Katz Return to the Whole Note

Had enough of frigid temperatures? Feeling housebound? Shake a leg and ease on down to The Whole Note, where the SWAY KATZ jazz...