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Finding Black Community in Roanoke

Where to find Black organizations, social events and cultural spaces in Roanoke.

Finding Poetry in Roanoke

A guide to all the open mics available for poets in Roanoke.

Roanoke Valley to Have First Ever LEGO Convention

Roanoke Valley Brick Convention takes place on September 6 and 7 at the Salem Civic Center.

Agripalooza: Where Innovation Meets Tradition March 18

The Virginia Small Business Development Center, Greater Roanoke & NRV, in partnership with Virginia Western Community College and presenting sponsor Farm Credit of the Virginias, will host Agripalooza on National Agriculture Day, March 18.

Berglund Center Brings Rick Springfield to Elmwood Park with Other Special Guests for the “I Want My 80s Tour!”

Legendary rocker Rick Springfield is bringing his "I Want My 80s" Tour to Elmwood Park on June 8, 2025, for a night filled with iconic hits, electric energy and pure nostalgia.

Student Support Focus of Virginia Western’s Outreach with Northwest Roanoke Community Leaders

President Sandel was thanked for his leadership in initiating community-building and partnerships.

Falling in LOVE with BOCO: A Celebration of Community Through Art

Botetourt County’s student art contest celebrated community pride through postage stamp designs, honoring 16 winners.

Eleanor D. Wilson Museum Appoints New Director

Jessica Ambler, Ph.D., has been appointed Director of the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University.

Berglund Center Brings Train with Special Guest Edwin McCain to Elmwood Park on August 24, 2025!

Train is a multi-GRAMMY Award-winning, diamond-selling band from San Francisco that has had 14 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and 13 albums on the Billboard 200 chart.

The Heartbreaker ’25 World Tour is Coming to Berglund Center on September 15!

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ryan Adams is bringing his critically acclaimed The Heartbreaker ’25 World Tour to Berglund Center on Monday, September 15, 2025.

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Xavier Duckett, founder and executive director of Humble Hustle and The Collective.

Finding Black Community in Roanoke

Where to find Black organizations, social events and cultural spaces in Roanoke.
The Star City Poets society hosts an open mic night on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Big Lick Brewery.

Finding Poetry in Roanoke

A guide to all the open mics available for poets in Roanoke.
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Roanoke Valley to Have First Ever LEGO Convention

Roanoke Valley Brick Convention takes place on September 6 and 7 at the Salem Civic Center.
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Agripalooza: Where Innovation Meets Tradition March 18

The Virginia Small Business Development Center, Greater Roanoke & NRV, in partnership with Virginia Western Community College and presenting sponsor Farm Credit of the Virginias, will host Agripalooza on National Agriculture Day, March 18.
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Berglund Center Brings Rick Springfield to Elmwood Park with Other Special Guests for the “I Want My 80s Tour!”

Legendary rocker Rick Springfield is bringing his "I Want My 80s" Tour to Elmwood Park on June 8, 2025, for a night filled with iconic hits, electric energy and pure nostalgia.
Nonprofit leaders and Virginia Western Community College staff gathered at an outreach breakfast Feb. 8 to hear about the student support services that Virginia Western offers its students. The group also thanked Dr. Robert Sandel (front row in center), President of Virginia Western, for initiating these outreach events in 2022.

Student Support Focus of Virginia Western’s Outreach with Northwest Roanoke Community Leaders

President Sandel was thanked for his leadership in initiating community-building and partnerships.
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Falling in LOVE with BOCO: A Celebration of Community Through Art

Botetourt County’s student art contest celebrated community pride through postage stamp designs, honoring 16 winners.
Jessica Ambler, Ph.D., noted museum director, curator, appraiser, and arts educator and advocate.

Eleanor D. Wilson Museum Appoints New Director

Jessica Ambler, Ph.D., has been appointed Director of the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University.
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Berglund Center Brings Train with Special Guest Edwin McCain to Elmwood Park on August 24, 2025!

Train is a multi-GRAMMY Award-winning, diamond-selling band from San Francisco that has had 14 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and 13 albums on the Billboard 200 chart.
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The Heartbreaker ’25 World Tour is Coming to Berglund Center on September 15!

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ryan Adams is bringing his critically acclaimed The Heartbreaker ’25 World Tour to Berglund Center on Monday, September 15, 2025.
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