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Tour poster for Radio Soul! The Early Songs of Elvis Costello, listing fall tour dates including Roanoke, VA.

Elvis Costello & The Imposters Extend “Radio Soul!” Tour with Roanoke Stop

Catch Elvis Costello and The Imposters live in Roanoke on their newly added East Coast tour dates, performing iconic hits from the 1970s and 1980s alongside fan favorites and surprises.
Flesh and Pearls Poetry, a busking act from New Orleans, on her last trip through Roanoke.

Busk Roanoke Hosts Street Performer Expo May 9-11

Witness award-winning performers, dancers, musicians and artists in downtown Roanoke on Mother’s Day weekend.
Inside The Slap Shop

The Slap Shop Opens in Downtown Roanoke

The Slap Shop brings bold creativity to downtown Roanoke.
Michael Brennan

Director of National Hurricane Center Named 2025 VWCC Distinguished Alum

Michael Brennan, Director of National Hurricane Center, was named 2025 Distinguished Alum at Virginia Western Community College.
Christopher Caldwell prepares to direct his band.

Christopher Caldwell Hits a High Note as Botetourt County Teacher of the Year

Lord Botetourt’s band director turns decades of passion, mentorship and music into a lasting legacy.
Roanoke Valley Children's Choir performs in a church sanctuary, with a conductor leading robed singers before a seated audience and orchestra.

Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir Presents 38th Annual Spring Concert

Spring into the season of hope with the music of the Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir!
Allison Dooley received the Chancellor’s Award for Student Services Excellence.

Two VWCC Members Receive New Horizons Awards

Joanie Bryant and Allison Dooley were honored for excellence with statewide New Horizons awards.
Logos of Roanoke Foodshed Network, LEAP, Carilion Clinic Community Health and Outreach, Feeding Southwest Virginia, and United Way.

Roanoke Foodshed Network Presents Reclaiming Our Roots

The Roanoke Foodshed Network and partners invite you to join their Reclaiming Our Roots: America’s Native Food Trail in Virginia An Arts Connect the Food System event.
Memorial artist Sandy Williams IV observes the latest installation work.

Roanoke College Dedicates “Authors and Architects” Memorial to Enslaved Laborers

Years of research and collaboration have contributed to a memorial sculpture that recognizes and honors the role of enslaved laborers at Roanoke College, and the college will dedicate the memorial during a campus ceremony on April 4.

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Living with Kid Art

Get great tips on how to display your kids’ artwork at home.

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Ask the Experts: Homes

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

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On the Rise

The renovations to create new living spaces continue unabated.