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“Adult day care is interactive, working from independent living to assisted living, to home care, to adult day care. You see a physical improvement in the participants by being here. ... It is a nice between [facility] for the elderly.” –Feinour Director Nicole Miracle

Home Away From Home

These adults—mostly older—need a boost during the day, but don’t require around-the-clock care. Adult day care fills the bill.
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The Right Way to Retire

There are a lot of right ways to do it, but waiting until the last minute is probably not among them.
From Print to Podcast, Episode 10 with Doug Jackson

Roanoke’s Vibrant Arts and Culture Scene Featuring Doug Jackson, Southwest Virginia Ballet and Artist Jon Murrill

Our tenth episode highlights the arts and culture organizations, programs, events and more throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, thanks to Roanoke City Arts and Culture Coordinator Doug Jackson, Southwest Virginia Ballet and local artist Jon Murrill.
Attendees view artwork on the first floor of the Noel C. Taylor municipal building.

Roanoke City Art Show Showcases City Influencers

“It’s Here: The Arts, Entrepreneurship + Placemaking” is now available to view on the first floor of the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building through September 2024.
James Tarpley Mural (Toobz Muir)

Public Art Highlights Roanoke History

There are dozens of public art pieces throughout the Star City. How many are you familiar with?
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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Center in the Square: 40 Years as Roanoke’s Cultural Icon

Center in the Square celebrates a major anniversary as a downtown cultural icon.
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Arts & Culture in Virginia’s Blue Ridge

Our local arts and culture community is an explosion of music, dance, art, film and so much more. We’ll see you out and about soon!
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Walking (Very) Tall

Meet the stiltwalkers you've awed at in parades, festivals and more.
Maggie Perrin-Key, the 2023 Emerging Artist for Roanoke’s Open Studios tour, is shown here in her downtown studio. “I never thought Roanoke would be a place I could have a career in art,” she admits. “But I’m doing it.”

State of the Arts

Local artists create incredible artwork that also cultivates important conversations.

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On the Rise

The renovations to create new living spaces continue unabated.

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Local homes experts answer all your questions about decor, maintenance, remodeling and more.

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Local homes experts answer all your questions about decor, maintenance, real estate and more.