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Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech

Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech

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The Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech presents renowned artists from around the globe and from close to home, with a special focus on experiences that expand cultural awareness and deepen understanding. The Center for the Arts and the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology, with which the Center for the Arts is uniquely partnered, are housed in the Moss Arts Center. The Moss Arts Center is a 147,000-square-foot facility that includes the Street and Davis Performance Hall and its 1,274-seat Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre; visual art galleries; the four-story, experimental venue the Cube; and research studios. Moss Arts Center 190 Alumni Mall Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231-5300
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Mill Mountain Theatre

Mill Mountain Theatre

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Mill Mountain Theatre is located in Downtown Roanoke, VA. Our goal is to present high-quality theatre at affordable prices for a diverse audience. As a professional, year-round, theater with roots in its community and excellence as its primary objective, Mill Mountain Theatre is proud to celebrate 50 years of performing in 2014! Come celebrate with the theatre as it looks forward to another 50 years of presenting locally produced, world class theatre! 1 Market Square SE 2nd Floor Roanoke, VA 24011 (540) 342-5730
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Roanoke Star – Roanoke Star Overlook

Roanoke Star – Roanoke Star Overlook

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Indians wandering the parallel ridges of the Allegheny Mountains named their great valley, Shenandoah, "daughter of the stars." Here, nestled in this beautiful valley, is the progressive - spirited "Star City of the South" - Roanoke. And, visible from just about every part of this city is the splendidly illuminated, 100 foot-tall Roanoke Star. Erected: 1949. Height of Structure: 100 ft. Height of Star: 88.5 ft. Weight of Star: 10,000 lbs. Weight of Steel Structure: 60,000 lbs. Weight of Concrete Base: 500,000 lbs. Depth of Base: 6.5 ft. Visibility from Air: 60 miles Length of Neon Tubing: 2000 ft. Current Consumes: 17,500 watts Height Above Sea Level: 1,045 ft. Several possible color combinations, including Red, White and Blue on special occasions. The star is illuminated every night until midnight. Location:…
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The Market Gallery

The Market Gallery

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Premier contemporary fine arts gallery within walking distance of the Taubman Museum. The Market Gallery exhibits original all media paintings, collage, photography, and pottery created by 26 regional artists. Artists include: Rod Adams, Ross Arkell, Winn Ballenger, Anne Bernard, Susan B. Bidwell, Edward Bordett, Mary Bullington, Bonnie D. Burt, Nancy Dahlstrom, Ann Glover, Ann E. Hale, Magae Hartzell, Dan Henderson, Brett LaGue, Tom Lawson, Kim Lashley-Sutliff, Nan Mahone, Roberta McGuire, Steve Mitchell, Sharon Mirtaheri, Jamie Nervo, Donna Nevers, Barbara Norman-Lashley, Sarah Rutherfoord, Anna Wentworth, Bill White, Cheng Fen Yeh. 23 Salem Avenue Roanoke, VA 24011 (540) 342-1177
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Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs

Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs

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The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are a professional ice hockey team set to begin play as a member of the Southern Professional Hockey League for the 2016–17 season. Professional hockey is back in the Valley and you can be right in the middle of the action! 710 Williamson Road Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 344-3294
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18Nov 2017 by roanoke
The Little Gallery

The Little Gallery

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The Little Gallery features more than 200 internationally, nationally and locally known artists. In addition to fine art, the gallery sells handmade pottery, jewelry, stained glass and blown glass, and fine art prints in a wide range of sizes and prices.The Little Gallery also provides businesses and institutions with art through the gallery’s corporate program. 16430 Booker T. Washington Highway. Moneta, VA 24121 (540) 721-1596
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Roanoke Pinball Museum

Roanoke Pinball Museum

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The Roanoke Pinball Museum is an interactive museum dedicated to the science & history of pinball. Our mission is to cultivate curiosity in science, art and history through pinball while preserving & honoring its role in American culture. The Roanoke Pinball Museum will open its doors in the summer of 2015, with over 45 machines with production dates ranging from the 1950s to the 1990s. Admission to the Roanoke Pinball Museum will allow patrons to play at their leisure, but also to learn. Pinball players, young and old, will be introduced to the history of pinball, the science behind the game, and have an opportunity to appreciate the color, composition and overall design of the backglasses and playfields. SOL-compliant curriculum and educational resources will be available to students and teachers…
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LinDor Arts

LinDor Arts

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LinDor Arts is Roanoke's true art gallery selling art from an array of the most hard to find and desirable regional artsits of our time, plus the newly discovered! Their collection includes art from Walter Biggs, Vance Miler, Harold Little and George Solonovich. After 40 years of investing in some of the most interesting art, LinDor Arts has added the rich culture you can experience in the Roanoke Valley. 306 First Street Roanoke, VA 24011 (540) 400-8442
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18Nov 2017 by roanoke
Riddle Me Roanoke

Riddle Me Roanoke

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Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or you’re new to the whole world of escape rooms, you will find a fun, challenging, and thrilling experience for you and your friends at Riddle Me Roanoke. All of our specially designed rooms are crafted with good clean fun that encourage collaboration and teamwork. Do you have what it takes to win? 4139 Brandon Avenue SW Roanoke, VA 24018 (540) 523-1771
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