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Watch Puff The Camel Steal Kenny’s Food & Laugh!

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Last summer, Kenny and I made a visit to Fort Chiswell Animal Park. Even though we live pretty close to this zoo, neither Kenny nor I had ever visited this attraction. So, on a beautiful [and hot!] day in July, we rode up the interstate to visit the over 200 animals located at this exhibit. Meet Puff The Camel Part of the zoo is walk through, where you can get up … [Read more...] about Watch Puff The Camel Steal Kenny’s Food & Laugh!

Win 4 Tickets To The Nutcracker Ballet At Berglund Center 12/14!

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I have never seen the Nutcracker Ballet. Can you believe that? So, the holiday themed event that I most wanted to attend this year is the Nutcracker Ballet. And I am going on the 14th! Yes! Would you and your family like to go, too? Enter below to see the Southwest Virginia Ballet's production of the Nutcracker Ballet at the Berglund Center in Roanoke, Va 12/14 at … [Read more...] about Win 4 Tickets To The Nutcracker Ballet At Berglund Center 12/14!

Win A Family 4 Pack Of Tickets To Cirque Dreams Holidaze 12/2 In Roanoke

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It's the most wonderful time of the year... seriously! This is my absolute favorite time of the year. From Halloween to New Year, it's packed with fun and festive things to do, events to attend and visits with friends and family. And I just love the Christmas themed events perhaps most of all. This year I will be attending Cirque Dreams Holidaze, something I am particularly … [Read more...] about Win A Family 4 Pack Of Tickets To Cirque Dreams Holidaze 12/2 In Roanoke

It’s A Great Time Of Year For Suspense With “Wait Until Dark”

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I just love fall. I enjoy the drop in temperature, the rain, the leaves' new and vibrant colors. I also adore how all of this works together to make it so much cozier to enjoy indoor activities like watching a movie - especially a creepy one. I mean, it looks dark and ominous outside, why not enjoy that instead of longing endlessly for the returning sun in the spring? As I … [Read more...] about It’s A Great Time Of Year For Suspense With “Wait Until Dark”

See “The Producers,” Now Through 11/9 At Barter Theatre

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Last week, I took my sister on her first trip to Barter Theatre. We saw the play, "Wait Until Dark" and the musical, "The Producers." As I said, she had not visited the State Theater of Virginia previously and I am not 100% sure that she had ever seen a live musical either. If you are looking for a "girl's day" idea, Barter Theatre is a perfect one. We watched the 2 o'clock … [Read more...] about See “The Producers,” Now Through 11/9 At Barter Theatre

See Lerner and Leowe’s “Camelot” at Barter Theatre: Now Through March 30th

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When I worked in radio, I used to go to Barter Theatre pretty often. I remember seeing their production of "Of Mice and Men" a few years ago, which is one of my all time favorite books, and it was phenomenal. So, I was excited to finally get back there this weekend, and to take someone who had never been to Barter Theatre before, to see "Camelot." … [Read more...] about See Lerner and Leowe’s “Camelot” at Barter Theatre: Now Through March 30th

Blue Ridge Parkway Informational Open House Event In Roanoke 5/1

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I am grateful that I live in an area of the country that has so much beautiful scenery to look at on a daily basis. Living just a few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, I get to explore this scenic byway pretty much as often as I like. If you are not familiar with the Blue Ridge Parkway, here is your chance to learn more. There will be a Blue Ridge Parkway informational open … [Read more...] about Blue Ridge Parkway Informational Open House Event In Roanoke 5/1

Win A Weekend Family 4 Pack To The Pirelli World Challenge April 27-29 $240+ ARV [US Ends 4/24]

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Guess what, racing fans! I have a sweet giveaway for you today. VIRginia International Raceway has hooked us up with a weekend family 4 pack to the Pirelli World Challenge that they are hosting April 27th-29th. This weekend will feature some awesome cars such as Porsches, Bentleys, McLarens, Ferraris, Nissan GT-Rs and Cadillacs with the best drivers around. Get the full details … [Read more...] about Win A Weekend Family 4 Pack To The Pirelli World Challenge April 27-29 $240+ ARV [US Ends 4/24]

Iconic Linn Cove Viaduct To Be Closed 3/1-5/24 For Facelift #FindYourPark

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You guys know what a huge fan that I am of the Blue Ridge Parkway. I have tried to see more if it in the past year and I am fortunate that I was able to see the Linn Cove Viaduct last year. It was gorgeous, so I am sharing some of my pictures with you in this post. Next time you visit any of the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway destinations, be sure to buy one of the National Park … [Read more...] about Iconic Linn Cove Viaduct To Be Closed 3/1-5/24 For Facelift #FindYourPark