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Show Up And Show Out At A Salem Red Sox Game

Home plate on a baseball field
If you enjoy catching a baseball game in the spring as you whoop and holler with the crowd, then you need to come to a Salem Red Sox home game this season. Whether you are a fan of peanuts and Cracker Jack or pop corn and a hot dog with... [read more]

Grab A Slice Of Pizza From Benny’s

pizza
If you're looking a tasty dinner, grab a slice of pizza from Benny's. After all, the restaurant has a long history of making delicious food, and it started with Benny, a man who was born in the old country, raised in Brooklyn, spent his youth in the Tiro A Segno... [read more]

Have Your Own Easter Egg Hunt At Home

Big sister helps little brother collect Easter eggs
If you have young children, you know their favorite part of Easter is the Easter egg hunt. Or, it's eating all the candy tucked inside colorful, plastic eggs. You might think hosting an Easter egg hunt is simple. All you have to do is hide a few eggs, right? Well,... [read more]

Dye Easter Eggs Like A Pro With These Tips

Dyeing Easter eggs. Close-up of woman's hand dipping egg in bottle of dye over table in kitchen. Female coloring easter eggs with natural dye at home.
Easter is a beautiful holiday to gather with family as you reflect on your many blessings. Everything around you seems to scream that it is spring and Easter. There are flowers in bloom, warm rays of sun are beaming, fluffy white cumulus clouds that provide refreshing shade, birds and butterflies... [read more]

Get Your Tickets To See Brett Young

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Some people refer to him as a country crooner, while others say he’s one of the best country pop artists in existence. Whatever the label, you can’t deny that Brett Young is a country music superstar. Fortunately, Roanoke is in the star’s orbit, as he’s set to perform at Elmwood... [read more]

Try Asian Cuisine At Café Asia

Tempura Benedict
If you’re in the mood for Asian food, you can’t beat Café Asia in Roanoke. Virginia Living named it the best Asian restaurant in Southwest Virginia, and diners agree. It has multiple rave reviews online, and they keep coming in by the day. Will this be your first time eating at... [read more]

Head To Grandin Theatre To Catch These Movies

Vintage 8mm home movies on film reels with film leaders and spools.
Do you love classic movies? If so, the Grandin Theatre has some upcoming flicks you’ll want to see. There are a ton of choices, so check out the top options coming soon to the Grandin Theatre. The theater is offering free admission to these classic films, so it’s the perfect... [read more]

Get Tickets To See The Rail Yard Dawgs Play

Hockey Puck, Stick, and Net (landscape)
So, there’s some good news and bad news. As for the bad news, hockey season is almost over. Fortunately, you still have time to watch the Rail Yard Dawgs in action. They are playing seven more games at the Berglund Center Coliseum in Roanoke, and tickets are available for as... [read more]

The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist

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Spring cleaning is an annual tradition, but still, it’s easy to forget to do some tasks. Sure, you always remember to clean the windows and vacuum, but you might forget all about the washing machine and baseboards. Check out this spring cleaning checklist full of all of those often-forgotten chores. Checklist... [read more]

Grab Some American Classics At Billy’s Downtown

A fork pierces a juicy, succulent grilled fillet steak, grilled medium rare.
When you think of American classics, diners probably come to mind. Diners are great, but what if you could have your favorite American foods at a restaurant with a refined atmosphere? That’s just what will happen when you dine at Billy’s in downtown Roanoke. Even with the high-end environment, Billy’s... [read more]