Arts / Events Etc.

Evergreen’s Historic Walking Tour Is 107 Years in The Making

War heroes, writers, TV personalities, mayors, governors, industry magnates and Civil War Soldiers—North and South—their stories come alive with living history presentations at Roanoke’s Evergreen Burial Park free walking...

WV Mine Wars Museum / C & O Historical Society Commemorate  Sesquicentennial of First Coal Shipment from New River Gorge

Two non-profit organizations dedicated to preserving and sharing often-overlooked chapters of history, the West Virginia...

Roanoque Baroque Chamber Orchestra to Present Opening Concerts

The Roanoque Baroque Chamber Orchestra with guest soloists Adelle Rodkey, Oboe, Steven Gross, French horn,...

“Great Masses of Flame and Smoke” Civil War Tour of Lexington – October 6th

The tour will visit Civil War sites in Lexington, home of the Virginia Military Institute....

31st Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show Held at Smith Mountain Lake

The Smith Mountain Lake Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society recently held its...

Emerging Artists Features the Music of Argentina

Ada Lis Jimena, mezzo soprano, and Kerry Morgiewicz, pianist, showcased a variety of musical styles and composers Monday night at the latest edition of...

Southwest Virginia Ballet Summer Notes

Southwest Virginia Ballet (SVB) partnered with the American Cancer Society (ACS) during the April performance of Reecuenctro.  The idea behind the partnership was...

Newly Relocated Music Lab Builds Momentum and Community

“Developing the educational component has really allowed the Music Lab to move to the next level” said, Chris Stup, Executive Director.  “The combination of...

Americana in the Round

Jonathan Byrd, Doug and Telisha Williams and Danny Schmidt give Roanoke their best during their Americana in the Round performance at the Main...

Pen Women Receive Kendig Award

The Roanoke Valley branch of the National League of Pen Women will be presented with a 2009 Perry F. Kendig Award as an outstanding...

CarLess Museum Preview Opening

River Laker’s most recent claim to fame began when he sold his old Volvo station wagon and vowed to go “carless” for at least...