How did you spend your summer? Indoors, avoiding that stifling heat? You’re not alone. It was a long hot summer, and finally, the weather is cooling off. It’s a good time to enjoy the great outdoors, and that’s just what you can do at the Go Outside Festival on Oct.... [read more]
Fall is in the air! If you step outside, you can actually smell it. There’s something invigorating about the smells, sights, and activities that are available in the fall. Maybe it’s the crisp air, or perhaps it’s just because fall is so much fun, but you can’t help but get... [read more]
If you’ve never been to Jeter Farm in Bonsack, now is the perfect time to change that. The Fall Festival is on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Oct. 28, and it’s the party of the year. You probably think you’ll have to pay quite a bit to get into a... [read more]
Want to get in shape, meet some new friends, and enjoy some brews in the process? The Fleet Feet Pub Run and Walk must be calling your name. This fun event takes place every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Meet at Mellow Mushroom and decide if you want to take part... [read more]
Do you love all things pumpkin? You love a pumpkin spiced latte, and you can’t live without your pumpkin pie. You even like your pumpkin-flavored beer. Well, now you can celebrate that love at the Great Pumpkin Smash 2018. It’ll be at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges on Oct.... [read more]
Art and golf are usually two very different things. You might hit the links in the morning and then stop by a museum in the afternoon. What if you could combine your two love into one epic event? No, you’re not going to be hitting golf balls down the halls... [read more]
When West Side Story debuted on Broadway six decades ago, it was clear that it was a hit. People fell in love with the updated take on Romeo and Juliet that focuses on fighting families, teenage gangs, and star-crossed lovers who want to defy the odds and be together. It’s... [read more]
Young the Giant is coming to town, courtesy of the Budweiser Summer Series. The band will take the stage at Elmwood Park on Sept. 22. Tickets are $35 each, or you can get a VIP table for up to 8 people for $600. That’ll include eight tickets, 16 drink tickets,... [read more]
Great films don’t just entertain people. They introduce them to new ideas and challenge their belief systems. That is exactly what “An American Ascent” does. This documentary follows a group of nine African-Americans as they try to climb Denali. They were the first African-American expedition to attempt this grueling climb,... [read more]
Salsa Under the Stars at Valhalla Vineyards is one of the hottest events in Roanoke. Each year, the vineyard hosts several of these events, and the last one of the year is right around the corner. Attend the year’s last Salsa Under the Stars on Sept. 22 from 6:30 p.m.... [read more]