Arts / Events Etc.
Virginia’s Mountain Spirit Trail Announced at Ferrum College’s Blue Ridge Institute
On April 30, Virginia's Mountain Spirit Trail was announced at Ferrum College's Blue Ridge Institute and Museum (BRIM).The Mountain Spirit Trail is a collaboration between the West Piedmont Planning...
National Day of Prayer Event To Be Held in Botetourt County
The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 2. You can search to find a...
Paddling Convoy to Celebrate Preservation of James River Island
Calling all paddlers and conservationists! The Central Virginia Land Conservancy (CVALC) is organizing a convoy...
Dogwood Festival Returns to Vinton April 26-27 for 69th Year
The oldest festival in Virginia's Blue Ridge, the Vinton Dogwood Festival returns April 26-27. The...
Ferrum College Hosts Gospel Explosion Featuring Local and National Musicians
Ferrum College Campus Ministry and Office of the Chaplain hosted a spring concert on the...
51st Sidewalk Art Show Draws Thousands
Downtown Roanoke’s 51st Annual Sidewalk Art Show drew thousands of visitors to the streets surrounding the Market building last weekend, with 160 artists...
RSO’s Rock Symphony Cirque Serves Up Extraordinary Evening
Admittedly, I was not well-rested for last weekend’s Roanoke Symphony Orchestra performance. After mowing and planting and weeding and mulching and chopping and...
Brand Inspires Participation with “If Not Me, Then Who?”
E. Cabell Brand has been called many things: Chairman of the Cabell Brand Center, international development consultant and social activist, creator of TAP...
Downtown Sidewalk Art Show Returns
The venerable Sidewalk Art Show is back in downtown Roanoke this weekend for its 51st year. A fundraiser originally for education programs hosted...
Local Colors a Big Hit Once Again
Music, food and ethnic dance from dozens of nations took center stage at Elmwood Park Saturday for the 19th annual Local Colors celebration....