Looking for a magazine with insight into local arts and entertainment in the Roanoke Valley area? And for free, too? No problem, and here’s a brief review of some articles in the latest issue.

(The following is in addition to the typically several pages each issue devotes to covering upcoming performing arts, music, and other events. Never even heard of the magazine?  Visit this post first.)

It’s the start of a new month (can you believe it’s already September?) so that means a new issue of City Magazine is at the newsstands around town.

For those of you still unsure where or how to obtain a copy there are multiple bins downtown in the market area. I usually pick up my copy at this spot on the corner of Market Street and Church Avenue.

A newsstand for City Magazine (in the shade beneath the canopy) at the corner of Market Street and Church Avenue.

Here are a couple highlights from the new September 2008 issue:

Going Green

The entire issue has a focus on “going green” with several enviornmentally friendly tips along the bottom of the pages. The issue also has a feature  mentioning some people and businesses in the area who are taking steps to be more concious of the enviornment in our area.

The New Museum

A preview of our new museum focusing on ways the construction and finished product utilized “green” initiatives.

And many other pages of information on events and festivities upcoming in and around the Roanoke Valley. For example, American Idol fans will be happy to hear that Kellie Pickler is coming to Roanoke College for a concert.

Who ever said there’s nothing to do in this area never read City Magazine!