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Arts / Events Etc.

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...

“Rising Stars” Focuses On Local Women Artists

Modeled somewhat after last year’s 40+40 event and part of the Commonwealth’s “Minds Wide Open” program that celebrates women in the arts, the Arts...

Parker Quartet to Perform at Tech

The Parker Quartet will perform Sunday, March 21 at 8 p.m. in the Squires Recital Salon on the campus of Virginia Tech as...

Convention is Other-Worldly

Creatures from throughout the galaxy descended on the Holiday Inn-Tanglewood last weekend for the 18th annual “SheVaCon.” That stands for Shenandoah Valley Convention--three...

Family Owned Gallery Closes

“I can remember the moment with perfect clarity,” said Pam Floyd, owner of Pamela Jean Gallery in downtown Roanoke.  “Christy was screaming with...

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...