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NRCC Concert Series presents Blue Connection and New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters
The music of Blue Connection and New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters will be featured during New River Community College’s Concert Series event on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Music will begin at 6 p.m. in 117 Edwards Hall at NRCC in Dublin. Blue Connection is a hard driving traditional style...
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Two plays open this weekend, Roanoke Baroque announces its 2026-27 season and new exhibit at the Taubman Museum
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment. See more at Roanoke Cultural Endowment.org. Its the opening weekend this Thursday night through a Sunday matinee at Showtimers Community Theatre for THe Revolutionists, set in Paris during the reign of terror in 1793, as four women hatch plots to fight extremist insanity – one of those women was Marie Antionette, of let them eat cake fame. Its also the opening weekend for The Picture of Dorian Gray at Attic Productions in Fincastle, once again this Thursday night through a Sunday matinee. A man makes a deal to stay young – as his portrait ages – meanwhile he carries on as if he will never grow old – without any consequences. And Roanoke Baroque has announced its 2026-27 season, with the theme “doubly baroque.” Hear more on the link below:
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10/14: Radford Photo Club Meeting
Photos of Costa Rican birds to be featured at meeting. The next meeting of the Radford Photo Club will be Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Radford Public Library at 6 p.m. Deborah Ring of Radford will present photos taken in Costa Rica, including many photos of birds. Also on the...
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Radford festival features Highland games, music, and Celtic traditions
RADFORD, Va. (WFXR) -The Radford Highlanders Festival returns Saturday, October 10, giving thousands of people a day to celebrate Celtic heritage, community, and tradition. It's a joint effort between Radford University and the city for 30 years. The free festival will be held on RU's main campus. It features traditional Scottish athletic competitions, sheepherding demonstrations, pipe and drum performances, live Celtic music, a massed band performance and clan march, Highland Cattle, crafts, and food vendors.
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Hamlet performance in Blacksburg will highlight actors’ experiences living with a disability
A theater company from Peru, Teatro La Plaza, is in Blacksburg this week for a performance of Hamlet. Eight actors with Down syndrome will perform, and they helped create this retelling of the Shakespeare play, which they’ve toured in 20 counties. “To be or not to be.” Many people...
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David Arquette returns to Virginia for Roanoke ‘Scream’ anniversary event
ROANOKE, Va. – David Arquette is bringing a celebration of the original Scream to Roanoke, where the actor’s upcoming appearance will carry a personal connection to the state. Arquette, who played deputy-turned-sheriff Dewey Riley in the long-running horror franchise, will appear Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. at the...
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Two time Grammy nominee Maggie Rose performs at the Exchange Music Hall in Roanoke this week
Singer-songwriter Maggie Rose has played at FloydFest recently in two different years – but she and her band have never been on stage in the City of Roanoke. On the heels of a new album release, that’s set to change this Thursday night. She doesn’t label her music as being country – its evolved to Americana, soul, rock and cinematic pop says the news release, although Rose does perform once a month at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, where she lives. Her new album Half Moon was inspired in large part says Rose by the first child – a baby boy – she and her husband welcomed to the world, reflected in songs like Gentle Man. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
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Radford festival features Highland games, music, and Celtic traditions
RADFORD, Va. (WFXR) -The Radford Highlanders Festival returns Saturday, October 10, giving thousands of people a day to celebrate Celtic heritage, community, and tradition. It’s a joint effort between Radford University and the city. The free festival will be held on RU’s main campus. It features traditional Scottish athletic competitions, sheepherding demonstrations, pipe and drum […]
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Local Colors’ Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – Rain didn’t stop people from coming together Saturday to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in downtown Roanoke. Local Colors hosted its Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, bringing together vendors, performers and community members to highlight Hispanic and Latin American cultures. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationally from...
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Woman writes book about paranormal side of Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Anita Allen just finished her book, “Nothing Ever Happens Here, Paranormal Events, Hauntings, High Strangeness and more in the Roanoke Valley.”. She stops by to tell us all about it on Here @ Home and shares how she collected witness accounts about these happenings, many of which took longer then expected as witnesses often felt that their stories were not interesting because they weren’t scary - but definitely full of intrigue and mystery.
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Scream star David Arquette to visit Berglund Center Oct. 8
(WFXR)- David Arquette is bringing the “Behind the Scream” tour to Roanoke in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the 1996 movie SCREAM. Arquette, who portrayed Deputy Dewey in the franchise, discussed the landmark horror movie and how it impacted his career on B-Block, a WFXR+ production. Wrestler and producer Chris Jericho spoke about his […]
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An Entire Virginia Warehouse Is Filled With Architectural Salvage Waiting To Be Rediscovered
One old door can wreck an entire decorating plan, in the best way. A Virginia warehouse packed with architectural salvage turns stained glass, lighting, hardware, furniture, and wonderfully odd pieces into an endless stream of “what could I do with that?” moments. That question is the real fun.
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STYLE & SAVINGS: Roanoke thrift store owner shares affordable finds after TikTok video goes viral
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Caroline Dodson, founder and operator of Rodeo Thrift, joined Here @ Home on WDBJ7 to share a selection of affordable household thrift items. Rodeo Thrift is a donation-stocked thrift store in Roanoke known for affordable prices and unexpected finds. Viral video brings wider attention. A TikTok...
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Local Colors to host 7th annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Local Colors of Western Virginia will host a celebration in downtown Roanoke recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 12-4 p.m. The event will take place at John Nolen Plaza, 26 Salem Ave. SE, near Billy’s Restaurant. The celebration will include a stage...
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David Arquette brings ‘Behind the Scream’ tour to Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – If you’re a fan of Scream, you’ll soon have a chance to hear some behind-the-scenes stories directly from one of the franchise’s stars. Virginia native David Arquette, who played Dewey Riley in the Scream franchise, is bringing his “Behind the Scream” tour to Roanoke on Thursday, October 8. The evening at the […]