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Sonya Clark (American, Born 1967), The Hair Craft Project: Hairstylists with Sonya, 2013, Eleven inkjet photographs, Eleven color photographs: Each 28” x 28”, The Heritage Fund for a Diverse Collection, Frederick Brown Fund, Samuel Putnam Avery Fund, and Helen and Alice Colburn Fund Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

An Interview with Sonya Clark, Upcoming Artist Exhibition

Read our interview with artist Sonya Clark on her upcoming exhibition at the Taubman Museum of Art, “Follicular: The Hair Stories of Sonya Clark.”
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28th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival

Learn more about the 28th annual Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival, now back on the lake for all to enjoy!
John Schopp during the competition!

Local Roanoker in Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship

Learn more about pastry chef John Schopp's Halloween-themed TV gig on Food Network happening on October 3rd!
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The ABC’s of Learning Theory

In our 12th post of the Dog Training series blog, Adam Miller gives us his advice on how to teach your dog the proper behaviors.
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Floyd Fandango Showdown Throwdown

Learn more about the Floyd Fandango Showdown Throwdown, happening later this month thanks to FloydFest and Across-the-Way Productions, Inc.
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Navy Week Sails into Blue Ridge Mountains

Coming up next week, a celebration of our nation's Navy, right here in Roanoke!
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eXperience 2016 Recap

Associate Editor Liz Long attended eXperience 2016, which welcomed young professionals from all over the region to connect.
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Responses to Change

In our eleventh post of the Dog Training series blog, Adam Miller gives us his advice on how to expect your dog's reaction to change.
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Photo Gallery: Smith Mountain Lake Celebrates 50 Years

Though already 50 years old, Smith Mountain Lake is sparkling brighter than ever.
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Totally Rad Roanoke – Star City Concert Series

Learn more about how FloydFest + Across-the-Way Productions are going back to the future with their ‘Totally Rad Roanoke~Star City Concert Series,’ bringing three icons of rock and roll history to Elmwood Park Amphitheater.

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The Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival attracts about 20,000 visitors annually — a boon to the local economy.
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Bloom Town

Flower farms are finding new ways to keep our community beautiful.

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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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Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts answer all your questions about decor, maintenance, real estate and more.