When I first read this in some newsy email about Smith Mountain Lake I had to go and verify that it was true: Liza Minnelli w/ the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra! Hard to believe someone so famous is going to be just down the road from Smith Mountain Lake. But sure enough you can buy tickets for Friday, September [...]

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There is a wide variety in taste as far as art goes and the art shows this month at Smith Mountain Lake may not appeal to everyone. However, if you don’t take a look or at least research the artist’s style you will never know what you may be missing. The Little Gallery is proud [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake boasts many evidences of the arts in a variety of formats for those who enjoy art. While some appreciate modern art in the form of paintings, others like sculpture or watercolors. Whatever your favorite art may be, come and experience something new at the Garden Party in Bedford every day until July 31st. [...]

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Announcement to Smith Mountain Lake Community, from movie Producer Sara E. Timmins: I am happy to announce that Lake Effects has officially green lighted and will be produced in the Fall of 2010.   I feel so honored to have such a wonderful group of investors who believe in this film and for the abundance of community support [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy and Lake Christian Ministries have put together a Grand Winter Gala Charity Art Show and Auction for March 6th, 2010. This creative benefit for the two local ministries promises to be a ton of fun, with a gourmet chef dinner, live entertainment and a very unique auction. Grand Home Furnishings [...]

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The Little Gallery at Smith Mountain Lake has a great schedule of fun for the holidays! Over the next few weeks you can join them for a variety of interesting activities.  On Wednesday, November 18th from 5 to 7:30 at Westlake you can bring your female friends for the Ladies Night Out. Then on Nov. 28 from 1 – 4pm. [...]

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Are there any Greek cuisine lovers at Smith Mountain Lake besides me? If so, don’t miss out on the Greek Festival in Roanoke on September 18th, 19th and 20th from 11am. to 10pm Fri./Sat. and 12 to 7pm. Sun.  I love that a portion of the proceeds for this fun event will go to benefit The [...]

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Do you enjoy music? Then join us at Smith Mountain Lake, Va. for the “Imagine It’s Spring” Concert on March 8th. The concert features a local artist, Carmel Vaden and will be a benefit for the Smith Mountain Lake Good Neighbors Program. You can have some unique fun with this concert by pretending it is already spring and bringing a picnic! [...]

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Are you interested in 5 days of entertainment and interesting education right here in Smith Mountain Lake, Va.? Elderhostel will be hosting a fabulous 5 day program at The Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center, March 15 – 20, 2009. The Elderhostel Program Itinerary will consist of ‘Trails Across America’, ‘Comedy in Film’, ‘Kings and Queens [...]

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If you live near Smith Mountain Lake and have not visited The Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre, then you are missing a wonderful night of entertainment and family fun. Located in Ferrum, Va. the BRDT provides an evening of drama and comedy that will keep you laughing and eager to come back again. The musical element [...]

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