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Finding Black Community in Roanoke

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

From Education to Entertainment at the Jefferson Center

In our latest bonus episode, we chat with Cyrus Pace, Executive Director of the Jefferson Center, to learn more about the organization's nonprofit campaigns, world-class programming, music education lab and much more.

Opera Roanoke Presents The Marriage of Figaro

Opera Roanoke will close its 48th season with one of opera’s most popular and beloved comedies, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro.

Diverse Growth in Arts Programming

Local artists create incredible artwork that also cultivates important conversations.

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet Returns to Jefferson Center

The beloved family tradition is back, featuring an award-winning global ensemble of 40 professional ballet artists from 15+ countries.

Opera Roanoke Presents Cycles of My Being: A Recital With Lawrence Brownlee

Opera Roanoke is preparing to bring one of opera’s most in-demand performers to the Jefferson Center on May 1st.

The Developing Art of Funding: How To Do More with, Yes, Less

Many arts organizations across the Commonwealth and the nation have been in a bad way since about 2008. Roanoke, however, seems to be living a fairly healthy life and is using some of its cumulative creativity to make its position even more solid.

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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.
From Education to Entertainment at the Jefferson Center

From Education to Entertainment at the Jefferson Center

In our latest bonus episode, we chat with Cyrus Pace, Executive Director of the Jefferson Center, to learn more about the organization's nonprofit campaigns, world-class programming, music education lab and much more.
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Opera Roanoke Presents The Marriage of Figaro

Opera Roanoke will close its 48th season with one of opera’s most popular and beloved comedies, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro.
Ginkgo Festival in Century Plaza organized by Roanoke Valley Sister Cities with help from Katherine Devine.

Diverse Growth in Arts Programming

Local artists create incredible artwork that also cultivates important conversations.
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Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet Returns to Jefferson Center

The beloved family tradition is back, featuring an award-winning global ensemble of 40 professional ballet artists from 15+ countries.
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Opera Roanoke Presents Cycles of My Being: A Recital With Lawrence Brownlee

Opera Roanoke is preparing to bring one of opera’s most in-demand performers to the Jefferson Center on May 1st.
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The Developing Art of Funding: How To Do More with, Yes, Less

Many arts organizations across the Commonwealth and the nation have been in a bad way since about 2008. Roanoke, however, seems to be living a fairly healthy life and is using some of its cumulative creativity to make its position even more solid.

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