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A circular logo showing a brown stuffed rabbit with button eyes and a red heart, with the text "The Velveteen Rabbit.

RCT Tackles Velveteen Rabbit

Roanoke Children’s Theatre will open the 2019-’20 season with the beloved musical "The Velveteen Rabbit" from October 4-6.
Dusk view of downtown Roanoke with a pink-lit tower, glowing "Center in the Square" sign, and streetlit city blocks.

Center in the Square Celebrates 35 Years

Center in the Square will celebrate their 35th anniversary with an annual dinner in September.
Dancers in white Russian-style folk costumes perform on stage before a painted winter backdrop with candy-cane arches and snowflakes.

SWVA Ballet Nutcracker Tryouts

The Southwest Virginia Ballet hosts the tryouts for their annual production of "The Nutcracker."
2018 Boat Show

The 29th Annual Fall Festival and Boat Show

The Smith Mountain Lake Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society will present its 29th annual Fall Festival and Boat Show on Saturday, September 14 at the Mariner's Landing Resort.
Brynn Scozzari

RCT Names Education Director

Roanoke Children’s Theatre has named Brynn Scozzari as director of education.
Indoor scene from “Wayward.”

Young Roanoke Filmmaker Wraps Up Latest Project

Chloe Shelton, a 20-year-old Roanoke-based filmmaker, has wrapped up production on “Wayward,” a historic drama set in 1781.
Artist's rendering of the new E911 Center.

New Emergency Communications Center Nearly Done

Roanoke's new Emergency Communications Center is expected to be complete by the end of 2019.
A tall glass of bubbly pink watermelon cocktail garnished with a watermelon wedge and fresh mint on a marble surface.

Why We Love Prosecco

Celebrate National Prosecco Day with a few fun facts, and a refreshing recipe for Watermelon Prosecco.
A blue and white medical helicopter with registration N139HN sits on a red helipad marked with a large white H.

LewisGale Opens New Helipad

LewisGale Medical Center’s new $3 million helipad is now operational.

Departments

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Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts tackle your questions on finances, building and remodeling and more.

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On the Rise

The renovations to create new living spaces continue unabated.

Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into