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Poems and Coffee for Community

Jay Small’s Poems and Coffee builds an inclusive space for Black poets in Roanoke, empowering creative expression and community through spoken word.

Nov 1, 2024
By: KyAnne Reeves

Virginia Western’s CCAP Accepting Applications Through February 1

489 students are attending the college this fall, thanks to the public/private funding partnership.

Oct 30, 2024
By: RKR

Coffee Comes Second at New Cafe

Old Southwest gets a colorful new neighbor in Second Cafe.

Oct 29, 2024
By: Anne Weber

A Baroque Revival

Local nonprofit Roanoque Baroque invites audiences to connect with some of the beautiful music composed during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Oct 25, 2024
By: Sarah Riddell

Shannon Hummel/Cora Dance presents Because (Premiere)

Shannon Hummel/Cora Dance is proud to present the World Premiere of its latest evening-length site-based work, Because, Saturday, November 2, at 7pm in the gymnasium of The Clifton Forge Armory.

Oct 24, 2024
By: RKR

CIRCLE Design Studio Becomes First Firm to Win 50 Interior Design Excellence Awards

At the recent 2024 ceremony, the firm, led by John and Theresa Dorlini, won first place in the Showhouse category for its design of “The Manhattan” at Greengate in Richmond, VA.

Oct 22, 2024
By: RKR

Casa Latina’s Day of the Dead 5K and Bazaar Fundraiser

Casa Latina will celebrate Dia de los Muertos with a 5K and Bazaar fundraiser on November 2.

Oct 21, 2024
By: KyAnne Reeves

Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC Hosts Foodiepreneur: Fuel Your Business

The Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC, the region’s premier resource for no-cost small business advising, education and at-cost training, hosts Foodiepreneur Monday, October 21 - Thursday, October 24.

Oct 21, 2024
By: RKR

Public Skate Season & Ice Bumper Car Dates Now on Sale!

Berglund Center is excited to announce that tickets for public ice skating and the highly anticipated Ice Bumper Cars are now on sale!

Oct 21, 2024
By: RKR

United Way of Roanoke Valley Celebrates 100 Years of Impact and Announces Name Change to United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge

United Way of Roanoke Valley (UWRV) marked a historic milestone, celebrating its 100th anniversary, and with it comes a new name: United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge.