Does the first of the year make you feel like you’re a character in the movie “Groundhog Day?” You make a New Year’s resolution, only to break it. Then, the next year rolls around, and you do the same thing. It happens over and over again, and it makes you... [read more]
The International Wine Festival offers more than just wine. This popular festival also has an assortment of delicious food, live music, and art, all for the low price of $45 in advance and $55 at the door. You can also pay an extra $5 if you want to see the... [read more]
Have you noticed that each year, there seems to be a hot food trend? For instance, remember a few years ago when gluten-free food was all the rage? If it feels like you’re always behind on the trends, you can change that this year. Check out the big food trends... [read more]
Want to transform your home or garden? If so, you’ll want to head to the 10th Annual Greater Roanoke Home and Garden Show on Jan. 11 to 13 at the Berglund Exhibit Hall. Stop by from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 11, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on... [read more]
This is only the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs’ third season in the Southern Professional Hockey League, and the team is already expected to be a contender. The team had a huge turnaround last season, starting at 5-11-2 and ending with 21-15-2, making it into the playoffs. This year, your home... [read more]
Do you love the sounds of metal crushing underneath the wheels of a monster truck? What about the sight of a monster truck doing a full rotation backflip? Sounds like fun? Then you won’t want to miss NO LIMITS! Monster Trucks at the Salem Civic Center Taliaferro Complex. Bigfoot and... [read more]
Do you ever wonder what goes on at the zoo when the sun goes down? You can find out by attending Night Howls at the Mill Mountain Zoo in Roanoke. This event takes place on the third Thursday of the month from now until February, so the next one will... [read more]
When you live in Roanoke, your next outdoor adventure is always just a short drive away. Those adventures are even more fun in the winter time. Whether you want to go skiing at Mountain Lake or ice skating at the Berglund Center Coliseum, you have plenty of things to do... [read more]
What comes to mind when you think of the holidays? Hot chocolate, Christmas trees, and Santa Claus? Those are all good answers, but you need to add one more thing to the list. Ice skating. When the holiday season rolls around, that means it’s time for Elmwood on Ice at... [read more]
Is Christmas really complete without seeing “The Nutcracker?” This ballet is a holiday tradition, so be sure to catch it when it comes to Roanoke. The Roanoke Ballet Theatre will perform “The Nutcracker” at the Jefferson Center at 7 p.m., on Dec. 14 and 2 p.m. on Dec. 15. Tickets... [read more]
