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Young Professionals Creating eXperiences

Ready for an eXperience?
Cindy Petersen

Bringing Art and People Together

The Taubman’s newly appointed executive director is excited to build stronger relationships between the art museum and the community.
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Inspiring Others

Learn a bit more from our editor about what you'll find inside our March/April issue.
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Then & Now: Mill Mountain

The view from the Mill Mountain Star has changed a little since its humble beginnings, but the architecture, both new and old, continue to enhance the iconic cityscape.
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The Music Lab at Jefferson Center

Music education is more than just music–it’s creating young leaders who plan for successful careers in the music industry.
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The Little Green Hive Expands

Find their coffee in two new additional spaces.
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Mundy: National Gone Local

Liza Mundy’s newest book reads like a well-written local history.
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Streets of Roanoke: Interstate 581

Interstate 581 turns 50 this year, with many of those years overcoming controversy and hurdles to connect different areas of the region.
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A Day In West End

Don’t miss this hidden gem, complete with an ideal lunch spot and vintage shopping.
RKR Masthead 2018

Meet Our New Editor

Plus a fresh new look in our design and departments.

Departments

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

Bloom Town

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

Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
Features

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