Arts / Events Etc.

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 lawn on Monday, April 15th featuring praise bands and individual artists from Franklin County...

Music Therapy Hits High Note With Community Choir

Every Thursday evening for an hour and a half, the performance hall at Virginia Tech’s...

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...

WWII Warbird Showcase 2024 Tour in The Mid-Atlantic

Warbird rides available at numerous airports in five states from April through October Key Cities: Hagerstown, MD, Stratford, CT, Ashland and Warrenton, VA The Capital Wing...

Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Celebrates Park Supporters at Reception in Roanoke

Guests gather to mark license plate release and discuss future plans for national park The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation welcomed guests to celebrate the release...

Roanoker Sings With U.S. Navy Band “Sea Chanters” During 2024 National Tour

Chief Musician Jennifer Stothoff, from Roanoke, Va., sings with the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters chorus during their performance at First Presbyterian Church of...

VA’s Longest / Longest-running Adventure Triathlon Returns For 25th Year

Athletes from across the Mid-Atlantic region will convene at New River Trail State Park on Sept. 21, 2024, for the New River Trail Challenge...

Southwest Virginia Ballet Presents: A Breathtaking Performance of Romeo and Juliet

Southwest Virginia Ballet (SVB) is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Sergei Prokofiev's timeless ballet, Romeo and Juliet. Witness the power and grace...

‘Women in Appalachia’ Exhibit Spotlights How Food and Crafting Created Community

Kaitlynn Harless, a graduate student in history, created the Newman Library exhibit "Women in Appalachia: Food, Drink, and Community," which is located on the...