ART GALLERIES EXPLORE THE WORLD OF ARTThe Roanoke Region is the heart of arts and culture in Southwest Virginia. It’s impossible to hit all the different galleries, but whichever you do choose to visit, you will see what makes the region a growing hot spot for the arts. *Roanoke City is currently hosting a temporary [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Never Too Early to Start Thinking FloydFest November 29th, 2010 · No Comments FloydFest celebrates its 10-year anniversary July 28-31, 2011. Spanning four full days, and offering nine unique stages of entertainment, FloydFest spans genres and generations to create a “something for everybody” experience. The production company behind the event, Across-the-Way Productions of Floyd, has dubbed this [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Come out to Blue Ridge Virginia to see Dutchman’s Breeches and Little Brown Jugs! Two flowers we saw on the Photography on The Parkway weekend last Spring were Dutchman’s Breeches and Little Brown Jugs. From the Latin I cannot recall, but those two names stuck in my craw! Dutchman’s Breeches Dutchman’s Breeches – Blue [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...10 Ways to Make Walking Fun This dog was made for walkin’! Walking is more than from the car to the house to the sofa, it is about GETTING OUTSIDE! Here are few ideas to help you along if you need a little motivation or inspiration to start walking, again. It is never too late! [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...TIME TO UNPLUGIs routine zapping you of energy? Zapping your time with your loved ones? Are you being consumed by technology? Is Facebook and other social media becoming your only hobby?Ask yourself these questions: How many times per day do you check your email? How many times per day do you do a Google search and then [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...LEARN WHY ROANOKE IS THE BEST OUTDOOR TOWN ON THE EAST COAST Choose your adventure and Get Outside! Get Outside! UPCOMING EVENTS TO KEEP YOUR EYE ON Visit The RoanokeOutside.com Calendar of Events for details on these upcoming events! Weekly bike rides throughout Roanoke & NRV Valley Monday Bike Polo Winter Survival [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Happy ThanksLiving from The Claiborne House B&B Do you have an attitude of gratitude? Is your thankfulness a once a year event, mandated by a proclamation? Or should it be a way of life? Thanksliving. Thankfulness for the good things in life is easy, but what about being thankful IN ALL circumstances? Thankful for puppy [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...One of the greatest things about these Blue Ridge Mountains, besides the obvious beauty and recreation that abounds here, is the patriotism we find in this small southern town and community. Brother helping brother is alive and well in these hills. This is what Patriotism is all about! Award Winning Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...The slogan at Trip Advisor is Over 40 Millions trusted traveler reviews & opinions We had a lovely young couple here for their 4th wedding anniversary. They were awesome and so appreciative of every little detail. After breakfast I was talking to them for a bit and they said they slept so well, the linens [...]
No Comments. Continue Reading...“Old Fashioned Gospel Sing” at Roanoke Public Libraries Roanoke, VA – Roanoke Public Libraries is pleased to invite you to “Old Fashioned Gospel Sing” presented by “Me and Martha” on Friday, November 12 at Noon, Gainsboro Library and 6 p.m. Roanoke Main Library. Me and Martha, members of America’s Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame,provide [...]
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