Arts / Events Etc.

Music Therapy Hits High Note With Community Choir

Every Thursday evening for an hour and a half, the performance hall at Virginia Tech’s Creativity and Innovation District comes alive with the sound of music. Classic rock 'n' roll...

Adventure Saturday at Explore Park is Saturday, April 27

Roanoke County’s Explore Park will host a full day of expanded family activities on Saturday,...

Your Guide to Kyrgyzstan’s Alpine Ala Kul Lake Hiking Trail

Ala Kul Lake, a jewel of the Terskey Alatau Mountain range in Kyrgyzstan, sits over...

Adventure Into The Great Outdoors on Greenways and Trails in The Salem Area

The Roanoke Valley abounds in rich, natural settings. Fortunately, the area hosts a robust system...

Forest Service Hosts Kids Fishing Day 

The USDA Forest Service, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, will host...

Ferrum College Theatre Arts Perform Joseph and the Amazing Tecnicolor Dreamcoat

From April 11-14, under the Ferrum College School of Arts and Humanities, the Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre and Ferrum College Theatre Arts performed "Joseph...

Roanoke Artists Welcome You Into Their Studios

This is Star City’s highly anticipated annual spring art tour, where 40 local artists invite the public into their intimate and personal creative spaces.  Roanoke's...

Blue Ridge Marathon, Down by Downtown Happening This Weekend

The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon festivities and Freedom First Down by Downtown are both happening April 18-21, and with them are some wonderful...

Gainsboro Artist David Ramey To Be Celebrated at Mural Dedication

The art and life of late artist David Ramey, Sr. (1939-2017) will be celebrated with the unveiling of a mural wall at the Gainsboro...

Virginia Students Prepare to Compete in the 2024 History Day Contest 

Students in grades 4-12 from across the Commonwealth are preparing to compete at the annual Virginia History Day (VHD) state competition at the Virginia...

Mill Mountain Zoo Unleashes ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ Adventure Series 

Mill Mountain Zoo is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new education program, Walk on the Wild Side! This program offers an exciting...