Liz Staplefoote

Music Director and Conductor David Wiley leads his musicians for Roanoke Symphony Orchestra.

Roanoke Has a Lot to Celebrate

2018 is a big year for the Roanoke Arts Community.
Dr. Cynda Ann Johnson

A Founding Dean Leaves Her Mark

Dr. Cynda Ann Johnson retires after creating an outstanding legacy in her field.
A group of children, teens and adults in formal wear posing together on a stage at an indoor event.

West End Center Combines Champagne, Fashion and Helping Kids

You won't want to miss the 12th annual Spring Bling on May 6th, benefiting kids enrolled in the West End Center.
Grid of fifteen portraits of people in varied work roles, including a firefighter and two welders.

Women Cutting Paths in New Fields

Five women are blazing trails in typically male-dominated fields, like technology, welding and race car driving.
A bright gallery room with white walls, framed prints on shelves, yellow-topped stools, and a wooden table with ceramics.

New Downtown Venture Spotlights Artists and Makers

Welcome to Roanoke's arts and culture community, Virginia Collective Design!
Little Green Hive coffee and smoothie bar logo: circular badge with a retro woman's profile in a beehive hairdo.

The Little Green Hive Expands

Find their coffee in two new additional spaces.

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