Jan/Feb 14 Issue

Ernie Zulia and Todd Ristau, founders of the Hollins Playwright's Lab.

Hollins Theatre Breaks a Leg

Learn how 613-student Hollins ranked in the Top 20 nationally among college theater departments.
The Taubman Museum in downtown Roanoke looks like a scene from a classic monster movie as King Kong stands on the upper balcony.

State of the Arts is a Mixed Bag: $66 Million to Struggling Along

Click here for a look at the health of Roanoke’s Arts & Culture scene.

Departments

The cast of ‘The Women’ at Showtimers Community Theatre rehearse in advance of the opening of the 2023 show.
Community Theatre

Taking the Stage

Dedicated individuals and organizations make Roanoke’s theater scene thrive.

Top Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Anthony W. Baffoe-Bonnie, Top Docs 2021
Dr. Anthony W. Baffoe-Bonnie

Top Docs: Finding the Silver Lining

Dr. Anthony Baffoe-Bonnie talks about his work with infectious diseases and taking on a new role during the pandemic.

Features

Then and Now: Roanoke City Market

It’s been 135 years since Roanoke’s downtown farmers market, a city symbol, opened with 25 hucksters, otherwise known as vendors.