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archery tournament
sports and recreation
25 3Ds and a mulligan. registration is 8am-2pm either day.1st round counts. VBA
scoring.Range rules apply.Crossbows allowed in tournament.
Saturday, February 4, 2012 – Sunday, February 5, 2012.
1084 wirtz rd wirtz va.
Goya, Dali, Warhol: Masterpieces of World Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
art/dance/theater
This exhibition showcases works of art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, one of the premier art museums in the country. The selection of art demonstrates the breadth, depth, and variety of our state art museum's collection. Viewers will be able experience art from ancient times to the 20th century.
Free admission.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
RU Art Museum at the Covington Center, Radford University.
RU Student Ceramics Show
art/dance/theater
An exhibition of special projects and work from current undergraduate students in Ceramics.
Free admission.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Gallery 205, Porterfield Hall, Radford University.
Physicians On Foot
community events
The doctors of Carilion Clinic are putting on their walking shoes! The health of the Valley is very important to us! That's why we encourage you to lace up your walking shoes and join our weekly walking program. We'll be with you every step of the way on the path toward a healthier you.
Cost: Free. Contact: 540-981-7684 during inclement weather.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Tanglewood Mall in roanoke - Group meets near JC Penny.
For more info visit www.carilionclinic.org. U.S. CELLULAR OFFERS FREE SMARTPHONE WORKSHOP
community events
U.S. Cellular is holding a free Smartphone workshop for new and potential smartphone users. This class will help teach you how to use a smartphone to simplify your life, on Saturday, February 4, 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. 103 Conston Ave.Christiansburg, VA 24073. U.S. Cellular associates will help attendees maximize all the features on Android™-powered, Windows® Phone and BlackBerry® devices, and it’s open to everyone. Associates will also demonstrate some of the latest smartphone and tablet capabilities on the Motorola Electrify and Samsung Galaxy Tab, among others. To RSVP visit the store or call 540-382-2656.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
U.S. Cellular
103 Conston Avenue
Christiansburg, VA 24073.
Altavista On Track Phase Three Founders Square Commemorative Brick Sale
special/seasonal events
Altavista On Track has launched Phase Three Two of the Founders Square commemorative brick program. A limited number of bricks are once again available for sale through the Spring of 2012. The area in front of Staunton River Memorial Library was designated as Founders Square by the Altavista Town Council.
This project provides an opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one, church, civic group or business. Order forms will continue to be available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe for Phase Three of the project. For more details, call the Altavista On Track office at 434-944-5530 or you may download a form at
http://altavistaontrack.com/images/stories/pdfs/commemorative%20bricks_revi.pdf
Commemorative Brick orders for Phase Three are now being accepted. If you missed the opportunity to be a part of Altavista's rich history in Phase One and Two, then pick up or download an order form and be a part of Phase Thre…
Cost: $75 4"x8" brick up to 3 lines with 20 characters per line, $125 8"x8" brick with up to 6 lines with 20 characters per line. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Order forms to purchase the bricks are available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch-Broad Street, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Danville Ice Bowl Disc Gold Tournament
special/seasonal events
Don't miss this annual charity event! Once again, players will compete in a fun and friendly atmosphere to support your locality. Turnout has been tremendous the past few years, so let's look to grow even bigger in 2012. Whether you have
never played before or play daily, this event is for you. ALL AGES.
Outdoor Rec: other. Contact: Jason Bookheimer 434-799-5215.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Ballou Park Disc Golf Course
Shelter #6
Ballou Park, Danville VA.
Altavista On Track Jimmy's Cafe Print Sale
shopping and sales
Altavista On Track is currently offering a print by local artist Karen Blaesing. The scene is of Main Street Altavista, circa '40s, depicting Jimmy's Café It was painted from an actual photograph taken during that time. The prints are priced at $30.00 each on high quality archival paper. The print may be viewed and purchased at the Medicine Shoppe, Altavista Art and Antiques, AOT Office on 2nd floor of Town Hall or at AOT"S web site. The prints make a perfect nostalgic and affordable gift idea.
Cost: $30 each. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Altavista On Track office on second floor of Town Hall, Medicine Shoppe on Main Street, and Altavista Art and Antiques on Broad Street in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Zen Meditation
mind and body
Stone Mountain Zendo is a Zen Buddhist medi-
tation group that meets three times a week to
support our practice and deepen our under-standing of the Buddhadharma. Please contact us before your first visit. Richard 293-1873.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
We meet in the basement of Christ Episcopal Church, corner of Franklin Road and Washington Avenue in Old Southwest. Please use the back stairs.
Scenes from Behind the Wall: Images of East Berlin 1989/1990
art/dance/theater
This black and white photography exhibit features images from an eight-day trip through East Germany in December and January 1989-90 during the waning days of Communism. This exhibition has traveled throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum for Fine Arts in Richmond. It has served as a vehicle for presenting sensitive and revealing views of a nation that was on the verge of reunification. Photographs were taken by American photographer Page Chichester and Helmut Brinkman, a German photographer. Travelogue/Dialogue was written by Page Chichester and Katharina Giebel-Chichester. Katharina, an artist and West German native, composed the second part of the commentary in the catalogue as a recollection of growing up with memories of the Berlin Wall. School field trips encouraged.
Winter Hours: please check our website for our hours.
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: free. Contact: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South Suite 1
Floyd, VA 24091.
Bake Sale Fundraiser
community events
All proceeds go Evan Groves to help pay for his medical expenses. Evan suffers from Epidermolysis Bullosa. Please come by and help make this fundraiser a success!
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Krogers in Clifton Forge, VA.
Super Saturday Financial Aid Workshops
community events
Free Assistance completing the FAFSA; Free Financial Aid Workshops; Register to win a $100 Book Scholarship! Super Saturday is a free event, open to the general public, that offers one-on-one assistance with completing the FAFSA. All college-bound and returning college students, parents, and adult learners are encouraged to attend. Students and parents must bring: identification information (SSNs, driver's license), 2011 W-2 forms, and 2011 Tax return documents. For a complete list of materials and participating sites, visit www.vasfaa.org. For more information contact the Hollins University Financial Aid Office at sfa@hollins.edu or 540-362-6332. 10 am - 2 pm.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 10:00 AM.
Pleasants Hall, Hollins University.
Tons of Fun
community events
Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, along with support from Roanoke County’s department of economic development and a wide variety of Roanoke Valley organizations, present “Tons of Fun” at Tanglewood Mall. This family fun day of activities include clowns, puppet shows, music, magicians, games, craft activitiesd, caricatures, carnival rides, exhibits, entertainment and much more spread throughout the Mall. Tons of Fun is designed for children 12 years old and younger, with a family atmosphere.
Organizations like the Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, Roanoke County Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Camp Roanoke, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, Mill Mountain Zoo, June Bug Center, Good Samaritan Hospice, Joy Makers Clown Ministry, Virginia Museum of Transportation and the Roanoke Symphony are just a few of the organizations that help continue the growth and excitement of this family event. This annual event held the first Saturday in February is constantly exp…
Cost: FREE. Contact: Special Events.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Tanglewood Mall
4420 Electric Rd.
Roanoke VA 24019.
The Bedford Humane Society Meet Your New Love Adoption Event
pets/animal lovers
Bedford Humane Society has many wonderfull pets that are looking for their forever home. Come see us at the Bedford Tractor Supply to meet your new love!
Contact: Bedford Humane Society.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Bedford Tractor Supply
1128 E Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike
Bedford, VA 24523.
Art Exhibition: Olin Gallery: Rob Humphreys-Cornucopia Smoyer Gallery: Kit Keith-Troubled Girls and Home Economics
art/dance/theater
• January 20th at 5:30 in Olin Recital Hall-Artist Lecture-Rob Humphreys
• January 20th from 6-8 in Smoyer Gallery-Opening Reception
Mr. Humphreys is a painter, printmaker, and maker of objects. Many people have known him personally: but not his work which he religiously hides and often enough destroys. Come look at the work.*
*Paraphrased and appropriated from Balthus, 1968
Kit got her start as a painter assisting her father, a self-taught artist, sign-painter and a master gold leaf letterer. Kit cites outsider art as an inspiration as she often will paint over a thrift store painting, incorporating the found imagery into her vision. Ms. Keith expresses her love of imagery from old magazines and advertisements. Kit's iconic portraits of elegant, wistful, figures, carefully placed on maps, old ledgers, and discarded papers are stoic, yet look as though they want to tell their stories. Her 12 year old son; Lincoln , is another driving force behind her creativity. His presence has inspired Ki…
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: Free Admission. Contact: Talia Logan 540-375-2332 mlogan@roanoke.edu.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Roanoke College Olin Galleries
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153.
For more info visit www.roanoke.edu. Blue Ridge Fiber Gathering Stewartsville
community events
Saturday February 4 enjoy a casual afternoon for knitters, crocheters, spinners and weavers from beginners to pros. Come and learn a new skill or come and share skills and talents with others. Between 1:00 and 3:00 bring the projects you are currently working on and enjoy the companionship and knowledge of other fiber enthusiasts at the Stewartsville Library. This free program is open to teens and adults. Please call the Stewartsville Library for more information 540-425-7008 ext 3.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Stewartsville Library.
Exhibit Reception and Gallery walk/talk for "Scenes from Behind the Wall: Images of East Berlin 1989/1990"
art/dance/theater
This black and white photography exhibit features images from an eight-day trip through East Germany in December and January 1989-90 during the waning days of Communism. This exhibition has traveled throughout the Commonweath of Virginia and has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum for Fine Arts in Richmond. It has served as a vehicle for presenting sensitive and revealing views of a nation that was on the verge of reunification. Photographs were taken by American photographer Page Chichester and Helmut Brinkman, a German photographer. Travelogue/Dialogue was written by Page Chichester and Katharina Giebel-Chichester. Katharina, an artist and West German native, composed the second part of the commentary in the catalogue as a recollection of growing up with memories of the Berlin Wall. Barbara and Clemens von Claparede-Crola will conduct the gallery walk/talk beginning at 2:30pm and discuss their first-hand experience of living in Germany during these trying times. Refreshments provided.
Art: art exhibition, art gallery, art reception. Cost: $5 donation suggested. Contact: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South Suite 1
Floyd, VA 24091.
Gallery Reception
art/dance/theater
Come and view Janet Wimmer's paintings of the Blue Ridge Parkway and also enjoy David Pearce's award winning woodworking. Music will be provided by Bill Hoffman Jazz Trio and tasty appetizers by the Georgia Crump of the 2nd Helpings Cafe.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
2nd Helpings Gallery.
Live Glass Blowing Demonstrations
art/dance/theater
Come by and see live glass blowing demonstrations every Saturday afternoon. Browse the gallery and see a variety of hand blown glass art, hand turned wood pieces, paintings and pottery on display.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Hot Taffy Glass
Located at The Grainery
220 Franklin Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151.
Riner Fire Dept. Oyster and Turkey Dinner
community events
Cost: 10.00. Contact: 540-382-6865.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Auburn Elementary School.
Riner Volunteer Fire Department Annual Oyster & Turkey Supper
community events
Cost: $10.00. Contact: 540-382-6865.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Auburn Elementary School, Riner VA.
Winter Concert Series at The Woodland Place
food/wine/libations
Visit Tru SOl at http://www.trusolband.com/
http://www.trusolband.com/14.html
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tru-Sol-Band/128631170518749
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVh_97KTZgU&feature=related.
Music: funk, soul. Cost: $30.00 per person. Contact: 540-343-1364.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Featuring Tru Sol Band-Live from Myrtle Beach.Tru Sol has been a Grand Strand favorite for years!! Dinner Buffet 6-7:30pm Live Music 7:30-11:30pm Limited tickets will be sold - reserve yours TODAY!! BYOB 21 & older event.
First Baptist of Ivy Gap
art/dance/theater
Its 1945 six women gather at the First Baptist Church in Ivy Gap to plan the 75th anniversary of the church. They share their dreams, keep secrets and roll bandages -- Twenty five years later the ladies are planning the 100th anniversary of the church. Some dreams have been shattered and secrets still kept. Through good and tragic times these women are always funny while finding comfort, forgiveness and redemption in each other. It’s funny, it’s sad. It’s worth seeing. You’ll love it.
Theatre: community. Price: Adults $10 Seniors/Student $7. Contact: 434-352-7611.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Appomattox Courthouse Theatre
331 Court Street
Appomattox VA 24522.
The Southern Mountain Square Dance
art/dance/theater
The NRV’s community square dance with Caller Liam Kelly - live music by ‘Indian Run Stringband’ with fiddler Paul Herling. Appalachian roots music and dance at its best !! All dances taught by Caller- no partner or dance experience needed.
Dance: square dance. Cost: $5. Contact: 540-239-6517.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
YMCA Y-Center, Stuart Event Room, 1000 North Main St. Blacksburg, VA 24060.
For more info visit www.nrot.org. Driftin' Westward Live at Markell's
music and nightlife
rom the hills of Appalachian coal fields to the Shenandoah Valley arise a folk sound with direct harmonies and poignant lyrics. This group offers up engaging original material.
Music: acoustic, americana, appalachian roots music, bluegrass, indie, other. Cost: free.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Markell's Bar and Grill.
For more info visit driftinwestward.com. Delta Rae
Kirk Avenue Music Hall
Ticket's for tonight's show will be available at the door.
Delta Rae brings together four voices to harmonize over music that incorporates all aspects of Americana – gospel, country, rock, bluegrass, and blues. Siblings Ian, Eric, and Brittany Holljes, along with their longtime friend, Elizabeth Hopkins, sing with a grit and soul older than their early twenty years would suggest. Harkening back to bands like Fleetwood Mac, the Mamas and the Papas, and Peter, Paul, and Mary, Delta Rae brings its own fresh sound and distinctive songwriting to a genre pioneered by such legends.
Ticket Price: $12 Students and 21 & under - $6.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 8:00 PM.
Kirk Avenue Music Hall
22 Kirk Avenue SW
Roanoke VA 24011.
For more info visit deltarae.com. Big Lick Conspiracy
art/dance/theater
First Saturday of each month on Waldron Stage, 9 pm. $5 to attend. Located at Mill Mountain Theater at One Market Square, Roanoke.
Theatre: mill mountain. Price: $5. Contact: 540.342.5740.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
For more info visit www.millmountain.org. Altavista On Track Kick-Off Of Cell Phones For Soldier Collection Site
community events
More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers, and Altavista On Track are calling on all Americans to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 1 Million cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families need to support our troops continue.” says Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers co-founder. “It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”
Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at Altavista Art and Antiques:
623 Broad St. Altavista, VA 24517 (434-)309-1375
Hours: Tues/Wed - 11am-6pm
Thurs/Fri - 11am-7pm
Sat - 10am-5pm
“We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones
for Soliders,…
Cost: None. Contact: Jo Kelley.
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 11:00 PM.
Altavista Arts & Antiques
623 Broad Street
Altavista, VA 24517.
Goya, Dali, Warhol: Masterpieces of World Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
art/dance/theater
This exhibition showcases works of art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, one of the premier art museums in the country. The selection of art demonstrates the breadth, depth, and variety of our state art museum's collection. Viewers will be able experience art from ancient times to the 20th century.
Free admission.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
RU Art Museum at the Covington Center, Radford University.
RU Student Ceramics Show
art/dance/theater
An exhibition of special projects and work from current undergraduate students in Ceramics.
Free admission.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Gallery 205, Porterfield Hall, Radford University.
Altavista On Track Phase Three Founders Square Commemorative Brick Sale
special/seasonal events
Altavista On Track has launched Phase Three Two of the Founders Square commemorative brick program. A limited number of bricks are once again available for sale through the Spring of 2012. The area in front of Staunton River Memorial Library was designated as Founders Square by the Altavista Town Council.
This project provides an opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one, church, civic group or business. Order forms will continue to be available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe for Phase Three of the project. For more details, call the Altavista On Track office at 434-944-5530 or you may download a form at
http://altavistaontrack.com/images/stories/pdfs/commemorative%20bricks_revi.pdf
Commemorative Brick orders for Phase Three are now being accepted. If you missed the opportunity to be a part of Altavista's rich history in Phase One and Two, then pick up or download an order form and be a part of Phase Thre…
Cost: $75 4"x8" brick up to 3 lines with 20 characters per line, $125 8"x8" brick with up to 6 lines with 20 characters per line. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Order forms to purchase the bricks are available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch-Broad Street, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Jimmy's Cafe Print Sale
shopping and sales
Altavista On Track is currently offering a print by local artist Karen Blaesing. The scene is of Main Street Altavista, circa '40s, depicting Jimmy's Café It was painted from an actual photograph taken during that time. The prints are priced at $30.00 each on high quality archival paper. The print may be viewed and purchased at the Medicine Shoppe, Altavista Art and Antiques, AOT Office on 2nd floor of Town Hall or at AOT"S web site. The prints make a perfect nostalgic and affordable gift idea.
Cost: $30 each. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Altavista On Track office on second floor of Town Hall, Medicine Shoppe on Main Street, and Altavista Art and Antiques on Broad Street in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Scenes from Behind the Wall: Images of East Berlin 1989/1990
art/dance/theater
This black and white photography exhibit features images from an eight-day trip through East Germany in December and January 1989-90 during the waning days of Communism. This exhibition has traveled throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum for Fine Arts in Richmond. It has served as a vehicle for presenting sensitive and revealing views of a nation that was on the verge of reunification. Photographs were taken by American photographer Page Chichester and Helmut Brinkman, a German photographer. Travelogue/Dialogue was written by Page Chichester and Katharina Giebel-Chichester. Katharina, an artist and West German native, composed the second part of the commentary in the catalogue as a recollection of growing up with memories of the Berlin Wall. School field trips encouraged.
Winter Hours: please check our website for our hours.
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: free. Contact: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South Suite 1
Floyd, VA 24091.
Bridal Gala & Tea
women's events
EXPLORE the possibilities for your wedding day by visiting all the vendors and sharing their knowledge and expertise.
ENJOY a cup of tea and crumpets while waiting to hear your name announced for a door prize!
WITNESS our beautiful bridal showcase of the latest wedding and floral designs from Bride's House & Formals, Mr. Tuxedo and George's Flowers; also featuring the Southwest Virginia Ballet Company!
Cost: $7/person - Complimentary for brides! Contact: Becky Hollins.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center.
For more info visit www.brideshouse.com. Art Exhibition: Olin Gallery: Rob Humphreys-Cornucopia Smoyer Gallery: Kit Keith-Troubled Girls and Home Economics
art/dance/theater
• January 20th at 5:30 in Olin Recital Hall-Artist Lecture-Rob Humphreys
• January 20th from 6-8 in Smoyer Gallery-Opening Reception
Mr. Humphreys is a painter, printmaker, and maker of objects. Many people have known him personally: but not his work which he religiously hides and often enough destroys. Come look at the work.*
*Paraphrased and appropriated from Balthus, 1968
Kit got her start as a painter assisting her father, a self-taught artist, sign-painter and a master gold leaf letterer. Kit cites outsider art as an inspiration as she often will paint over a thrift store painting, incorporating the found imagery into her vision. Ms. Keith expresses her love of imagery from old magazines and advertisements. Kit's iconic portraits of elegant, wistful, figures, carefully placed on maps, old ledgers, and discarded papers are stoic, yet look as though they want to tell their stories. Her 12 year old son; Lincoln , is another driving force behind her creativity. His presence has inspired Ki…
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: Free Admission. Contact: Talia Logan 540-375-2332 mlogan@roanoke.edu.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Roanoke College Olin Galleries
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153.
For more info visit www.roanoke.edu. Sunday Music
mind and body
Every Sunday, enjoy musical performances in the Atrium while enjoying a meal at Norah's Café.
The Stacy Hobbs, master harp guitarist, will be performing regional music.
Cost: Free.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Taubman Museum of Art
110 Salem Ave SE
Roanoke, VA 24011-1410.
For more info visit www.taubmanmuseum.org. Superbowl Party
kids/tween/teens
Enjoy the biggest game of the year with half-time games and activities, snacks, and great company! Bring your own lawn chair to relax! Register and pay by January 27.
Price - Low: $7.00. Price - High: $11.00. Age Range: Families. Gender: Coed. Contact: kaleb.vandeperre@lynchburgva.gov.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Fairview Center
Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
3621 Campbell Ave.
Lynchburg 24501.
For more info visit www.lynchburgva.gov. First Baptist of Ivy Gap
art/dance/theater
Its 1945 six women gather at the First Baptist Church in Ivy Gap to plan the 75th anniversary of the church. They share their dreams, keep secrets and roll bandages -- Twenty five years later the ladies are planning the 100th anniversary of the church. Some dreams have been shattered and secrets still kept. Through good and tragic times these women are always funny while finding comfort, forgiveness and redemption in each other. It’s funny, it’s sad. It’s worth seeing. You’ll love it.
Theatre: community. Price: Adults $10 Seniors/Student $7. Contact: 434-352-7611.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Appomattox Courthouse Theatre
331 Court Street
Appomattox VA 24522.
Altavista On Track Kick-Off Of Cell Phones For Soldier Collection Site
community events
More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers, and Altavista On Track are calling on all Americans to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 1 Million cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families need to support our troops continue.” says Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers co-founder. “It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”
Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at Altavista Art and Antiques:
623 Broad St. Altavista, VA 24517 (434-)309-1375
Hours: Tues/Wed - 11am-6pm
Thurs/Fri - 11am-7pm
Sat - 10am-5pm
“We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones
for Soliders,…
Cost: None. Contact: Jo Kelley.
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 11:00 PM.
Altavista Arts & Antiques
623 Broad Street
Altavista, VA 24517.
Goya, Dali, Warhol: Masterpieces of World Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
art/dance/theater
This exhibition showcases works of art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, one of the premier art museums in the country. The selection of art demonstrates the breadth, depth, and variety of our state art museum's collection. Viewers will be able experience art from ancient times to the 20th century.
Free admission.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
RU Art Museum at the Covington Center, Radford University.
RU Student Ceramics Show
art/dance/theater
An exhibition of special projects and work from current undergraduate students in Ceramics.
Free admission.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Gallery 205, Porterfield Hall, Radford University.
Altavista On Track Phase Three Founders Square Commemorative Brick Sale
special/seasonal events
Altavista On Track has launched Phase Three Two of the Founders Square commemorative brick program. A limited number of bricks are once again available for sale through the Spring of 2012. The area in front of Staunton River Memorial Library was designated as Founders Square by the Altavista Town Council.
This project provides an opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one, church, civic group or business. Order forms will continue to be available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe for Phase Three of the project. For more details, call the Altavista On Track office at 434-944-5530 or you may download a form at
http://altavistaontrack.com/images/stories/pdfs/commemorative%20bricks_revi.pdf
Commemorative Brick orders for Phase Three are now being accepted. If you missed the opportunity to be a part of Altavista's rich history in Phase One and Two, then pick up or download an order form and be a part of Phase Thre…
Cost: $75 4"x8" brick up to 3 lines with 20 characters per line, $125 8"x8" brick with up to 6 lines with 20 characters per line. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Order forms to purchase the bricks are available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch-Broad Street, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Jimmy's Cafe Print Sale
shopping and sales
Altavista On Track is currently offering a print by local artist Karen Blaesing. The scene is of Main Street Altavista, circa '40s, depicting Jimmy's Café It was painted from an actual photograph taken during that time. The prints are priced at $30.00 each on high quality archival paper. The print may be viewed and purchased at the Medicine Shoppe, Altavista Art and Antiques, AOT Office on 2nd floor of Town Hall or at AOT"S web site. The prints make a perfect nostalgic and affordable gift idea.
Cost: $30 each. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Altavista On Track office on second floor of Town Hall, Medicine Shoppe on Main Street, and Altavista Art and Antiques on Broad Street in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. MOMS Club of Radford
women's events
We are starting a MOMS Club of Radford, and we would love to have you join us. We are for the SAHM (Stay at Home Mom) who needs support from other moms and have opportunity for the kids to socialize. Kids of all ages are always welcome to any event.
Please come to the back of the church and into the playground area. Please feel free to contact me for more information!
Cost: Free to visit - If you join, $20 per year. Contact: MOMSClubofRadfordBoard@yahoogroups.com.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Grove United Methodist Church, Radford, VA.
Scenes from Behind the Wall: Images of East Berlin 1989/1990
art/dance/theater
This black and white photography exhibit features images from an eight-day trip through East Germany in December and January 1989-90 during the waning days of Communism. This exhibition has traveled throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum for Fine Arts in Richmond. It has served as a vehicle for presenting sensitive and revealing views of a nation that was on the verge of reunification. Photographs were taken by American photographer Page Chichester and Helmut Brinkman, a German photographer. Travelogue/Dialogue was written by Page Chichester and Katharina Giebel-Chichester. Katharina, an artist and West German native, composed the second part of the commentary in the catalogue as a recollection of growing up with memories of the Berlin Wall. School field trips encouraged.
Winter Hours: please check our website for our hours.
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: free. Contact: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South Suite 1
Floyd, VA 24091.
Art Exhibition: Olin Gallery: Rob Humphreys-Cornucopia Smoyer Gallery: Kit Keith-Troubled Girls and Home Economics
art/dance/theater
• January 20th at 5:30 in Olin Recital Hall-Artist Lecture-Rob Humphreys
• January 20th from 6-8 in Smoyer Gallery-Opening Reception
Mr. Humphreys is a painter, printmaker, and maker of objects. Many people have known him personally: but not his work which he religiously hides and often enough destroys. Come look at the work.*
*Paraphrased and appropriated from Balthus, 1968
Kit got her start as a painter assisting her father, a self-taught artist, sign-painter and a master gold leaf letterer. Kit cites outsider art as an inspiration as she often will paint over a thrift store painting, incorporating the found imagery into her vision. Ms. Keith expresses her love of imagery from old magazines and advertisements. Kit's iconic portraits of elegant, wistful, figures, carefully placed on maps, old ledgers, and discarded papers are stoic, yet look as though they want to tell their stories. Her 12 year old son; Lincoln , is another driving force behind her creativity. His presence has inspired Ki…
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: Free Admission. Contact: Talia Logan 540-375-2332 mlogan@roanoke.edu.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Roanoke College Olin Galleries
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153.
For more info visit www.roanoke.edu. Roanoke Valley Drum Circle
mind and body
1st & 3rd Monday of each month 6-8PM. The Roanoke Valley Drum Circle will move to it's indoor location at the downtown Roanoke Public Library at Jefferson and Bullitt, in the basement auditorium, starting in October. The group, founded in 2005, meets the first and third Monday of each month between 6 and 8 pm. Adults and well behaved children are welcome. Bring your drums or try ours. Spectators and beginners will be loaned a drum and given basic lessons, it's so easy even a gecko can do it! Belly dancers are encouraged to join us. Call 293-4075 for info.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Open Kayak Roll Class
sports and recreation
Bring your boat or borrow one of ours as open pool time is provided to practice or sharpen your roll. Staff will be on hand to assist. Pool space is limited so call to pre-register. Ages 10 and up.
Outdoor Rec: water sports. Cost: CR $10 NCR $13. Contact: Outdoor Recreation 434-799-5215.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Meets at YMCA
Danville, VA.
Yoga at Balanced Living Yoga Studio
mind and body
Balanced Living offers weekly Yoga Classes. Yoga classes are held Monday & Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm and Tuesday & Thursday mornings at 9:15 am.
Mind & Body: yoga. Contact: For more info or to participate please call 540.556.1611.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
5515 Williamson Rd
Roanoke, VA 24012-1439.
Writing Practice Group
community events
Every 1st & 3rd Monday from 6:30 - 8:00 PM at the Roanoke City Main Library
and is open to anyone interested in free association and creative writing. WPG is based on Natalie Goldberg's book, Writing Down the Bones, with timed writings, readings, and recall. For more information contact Gloria (540) 774-3037
or email roanokewords@hotmail.com.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
HURT with The Wandering Madman
Kirk Avenue Music Hall
This will be a standing room only show
HURT’s music veers between whispering and roaring, melody and brutality, crushing power chords and gentle acoustic moments. The convergence of those extremes -- delivered in irregular time signature define the “HURT” sound. Yet just when it seems that it's all thunder and lightning, they shift into a cheerful melody with gentle acoustic guitars displaying a drastically different side of the band.
Traces of Tool, Nirvana, and mid-period Metallica flicker throughout, but Hurt has created a remarkably individual sound. It is mainstream enough to fit in on rock radio, yet unusual and edgy enough to appeal to the fringes.
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Opening for HURT will be The Wandering Madman. He is a simple man who can no longer ignore how precious life is and how important it is to set your sights on something extraordinary. He traded in a life of comforts for the confines of a cargo van that he now calls home.
He travels the country, spending…
Ticket Price: $15.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Kirk Avenue Music Hall
22 Kirk Avenue SW
Roanoke VA 24011.
For more info visit www.hurtband.com. Altavista On Track Kick-Off Of Cell Phones For Soldier Collection Site
community events
More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers, and Altavista On Track are calling on all Americans to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 1 Million cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families need to support our troops continue.” says Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers co-founder. “It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”
Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at Altavista Art and Antiques:
623 Broad St. Altavista, VA 24517 (434-)309-1375
Hours: Tues/Wed - 11am-6pm
Thurs/Fri - 11am-7pm
Sat - 10am-5pm
“We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones
for Soliders,…
Cost: None. Contact: Jo Kelley.
Monday, February 6, 2012, 11:00 PM.
Altavista Arts & Antiques
623 Broad Street
Altavista, VA 24517.
Goya, Dali, Warhol: Masterpieces of World Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
art/dance/theater
This exhibition showcases works of art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, one of the premier art museums in the country. The selection of art demonstrates the breadth, depth, and variety of our state art museum's collection. Viewers will be able experience art from ancient times to the 20th century.
Free admission.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
RU Art Museum at the Covington Center, Radford University.
RU Student Ceramics Show
art/dance/theater
An exhibition of special projects and work from current undergraduate students in Ceramics.
Free admission.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Gallery 205, Porterfield Hall, Radford University.
Altavista On Track Phase Three Founders Square Commemorative Brick Sale
special/seasonal events
Altavista On Track has launched Phase Three Two of the Founders Square commemorative brick program. A limited number of bricks are once again available for sale through the Spring of 2012. The area in front of Staunton River Memorial Library was designated as Founders Square by the Altavista Town Council.
This project provides an opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one, church, civic group or business. Order forms will continue to be available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe for Phase Three of the project. For more details, call the Altavista On Track office at 434-944-5530 or you may download a form at
http://altavistaontrack.com/images/stories/pdfs/commemorative%20bricks_revi.pdf
Commemorative Brick orders for Phase Three are now being accepted. If you missed the opportunity to be a part of Altavista's rich history in Phase One and Two, then pick up or download an order form and be a part of Phase Thre…
Cost: $75 4"x8" brick up to 3 lines with 20 characters per line, $125 8"x8" brick with up to 6 lines with 20 characters per line. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Order forms to purchase the bricks are available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch-Broad Street, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Jimmy's Cafe Print Sale
shopping and sales
Altavista On Track is currently offering a print by local artist Karen Blaesing. The scene is of Main Street Altavista, circa '40s, depicting Jimmy's Café It was painted from an actual photograph taken during that time. The prints are priced at $30.00 each on high quality archival paper. The print may be viewed and purchased at the Medicine Shoppe, Altavista Art and Antiques, AOT Office on 2nd floor of Town Hall or at AOT"S web site. The prints make a perfect nostalgic and affordable gift idea.
Cost: $30 each. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Altavista On Track office on second floor of Town Hall, Medicine Shoppe on Main Street, and Altavista Art and Antiques on Broad Street in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Scenes from Behind the Wall: Images of East Berlin 1989/1990
art/dance/theater
This black and white photography exhibit features images from an eight-day trip through East Germany in December and January 1989-90 during the waning days of Communism. This exhibition has traveled throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum for Fine Arts in Richmond. It has served as a vehicle for presenting sensitive and revealing views of a nation that was on the verge of reunification. Photographs were taken by American photographer Page Chichester and Helmut Brinkman, a German photographer. Travelogue/Dialogue was written by Page Chichester and Katharina Giebel-Chichester. Katharina, an artist and West German native, composed the second part of the commentary in the catalogue as a recollection of growing up with memories of the Berlin Wall. School field trips encouraged.
Winter Hours: please check our website for our hours.
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: free. Contact: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South Suite 1
Floyd, VA 24091.
Art Exhibition: Olin Gallery: Rob Humphreys-Cornucopia Smoyer Gallery: Kit Keith-Troubled Girls and Home Economics
art/dance/theater
• January 20th at 5:30 in Olin Recital Hall-Artist Lecture-Rob Humphreys
• January 20th from 6-8 in Smoyer Gallery-Opening Reception
Mr. Humphreys is a painter, printmaker, and maker of objects. Many people have known him personally: but not his work which he religiously hides and often enough destroys. Come look at the work.*
*Paraphrased and appropriated from Balthus, 1968
Kit got her start as a painter assisting her father, a self-taught artist, sign-painter and a master gold leaf letterer. Kit cites outsider art as an inspiration as she often will paint over a thrift store painting, incorporating the found imagery into her vision. Ms. Keith expresses her love of imagery from old magazines and advertisements. Kit's iconic portraits of elegant, wistful, figures, carefully placed on maps, old ledgers, and discarded papers are stoic, yet look as though they want to tell their stories. Her 12 year old son; Lincoln , is another driving force behind her creativity. His presence has inspired Ki…
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: Free Admission. Contact: Talia Logan 540-375-2332 mlogan@roanoke.edu.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Roanoke College Olin Galleries
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153.
For more info visit www.roanoke.edu. West End Community Market
community events
100% fresh and local, pasture raised meats, rainbow trout, organic fruit & produce, cut flowers, artisan baked goods, cheeses, prepared foods, and much more.
SNAP-EBT benefits accepted and doubled.
Year round rain or shine.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
West End Center for Youth on the corner of Patterson Ave. and 13th Street SW.
For more info visit www.leapforlocalfood.org. Beginning Knitting
art/dance/theater
Tues, Jan 10-Feb 7
5:30-8:30 pm
Skills taught will include casting on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, garter stitch, stockinette stitch, ribbing, casting off, seaming, gauge, and reading patterns. Students will complete a variety of projects.
Instructor: Bethany O’Neil
Cost: $89.
Cost: 89. Contact: 276-656-5461.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112.
Introduction to Fine Woodworking
art/dance/theater
Tues, Jan 10- Feb 7
5:30-8:30 pm
Students learn about wood as a medium for realizing their designs. Topics include the milling technique, mortise and tenon joinery, surface preparations, and application of oil finishes. Students learn safe use of the radial arm saw, jointer, planer, table saw, band saw, drill press, horizontal boring machine, and router.
Instructor: Burr Fox
Cost: $89.
Cost: 89. Contact: 276-656-5461.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112.
Zen Meditation
mind and body
Stone Mountain Zendo is a Zen Buddhist medi-
tation group to meets weekly to support and deepen our practice of the Buddhadharma. All are welcomed! Please contact us before your first visit on Facebook or Richard 293-1873.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
We meet in the basement of Christ Episcopal Church, corner of Franklin Road and Washington Avenue in the Old South-west. Please use the back stairs.
Zumba
mind and body
Move your feet to a Latin beat for a fun cardio workout that will tone and trim your body! Register and pay by first day of class monthly.
Cost: $20.00-$30.00. Contact: jamey.love@lynchburgva.gov.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM.
Fairview Center
Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
3621 Campbell Ave.
Lynchburg, 24501.
For more info visit www.lynchburgva.gov. American Legion, Post 3, BINGO!
community events
Contact: 389-3773.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
710 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA.
Blacksburg Old Time Jam
music and nightlife
Open jam featuring old-time mountain music, every Tuesday night 7-10 PM. Dancers welcome. Special late evening menu available at Gillies Restaurant.
Music: bluegrass, country, old-time. Contact: 540.961.2703.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Gillies Restaurant
153 College Ave
Blacksburg VA.
For more info visit www.nrot.org. Altavista On Track Kick-Off Of Cell Phones For Soldier Collection Site
community events
More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers, and Altavista On Track are calling on all Americans to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 1 Million cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families need to support our troops continue.” says Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers co-founder. “It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”
Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at Altavista Art and Antiques:
623 Broad St. Altavista, VA 24517 (434-)309-1375
Hours: Tues/Wed - 11am-6pm
Thurs/Fri - 11am-7pm
Sat - 10am-5pm
“We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones
for Soliders,…
Cost: None. Contact: Jo Kelley.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 11:00 PM.
Altavista Arts & Antiques
623 Broad Street
Altavista, VA 24517.
Goya, Dali, Warhol: Masterpieces of World Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
art/dance/theater
This exhibition showcases works of art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, one of the premier art museums in the country. The selection of art demonstrates the breadth, depth, and variety of our state art museum's collection. Viewers will be able experience art from ancient times to the 20th century.
Free admission.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
RU Art Museum at the Covington Center, Radford University.
RU Student Ceramics Show
art/dance/theater
An exhibition of special projects and work from current undergraduate students in Ceramics.
Free admission.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Gallery 205, Porterfield Hall, Radford University.
Altavista On Track Phase Three Founders Square Commemorative Brick Sale
special/seasonal events
Altavista On Track has launched Phase Three Two of the Founders Square commemorative brick program. A limited number of bricks are once again available for sale through the Spring of 2012. The area in front of Staunton River Memorial Library was designated as Founders Square by the Altavista Town Council.
This project provides an opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one, church, civic group or business. Order forms will continue to be available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe for Phase Three of the project. For more details, call the Altavista On Track office at 434-944-5530 or you may download a form at
http://altavistaontrack.com/images/stories/pdfs/commemorative%20bricks_revi.pdf
Commemorative Brick orders for Phase Three are now being accepted. If you missed the opportunity to be a part of Altavista's rich history in Phase One and Two, then pick up or download an order form and be a part of Phase Thre…
Cost: $75 4"x8" brick up to 3 lines with 20 characters per line, $125 8"x8" brick with up to 6 lines with 20 characters per line. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Order forms to purchase the bricks are available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch-Broad Street, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Jimmy's Cafe Print Sale
shopping and sales
Altavista On Track is currently offering a print by local artist Karen Blaesing. The scene is of Main Street Altavista, circa '40s, depicting Jimmy's Café It was painted from an actual photograph taken during that time. The prints are priced at $30.00 each on high quality archival paper. The print may be viewed and purchased at the Medicine Shoppe, Altavista Art and Antiques, AOT Office on 2nd floor of Town Hall or at AOT"S web site. The prints make a perfect nostalgic and affordable gift idea.
Cost: $30 each. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Altavista On Track office on second floor of Town Hall, Medicine Shoppe on Main Street, and Altavista Art and Antiques on Broad Street in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Scenes from Behind the Wall: Images of East Berlin 1989/1990
art/dance/theater
This black and white photography exhibit features images from an eight-day trip through East Germany in December and January 1989-90 during the waning days of Communism. This exhibition has traveled throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum for Fine Arts in Richmond. It has served as a vehicle for presenting sensitive and revealing views of a nation that was on the verge of reunification. Photographs were taken by American photographer Page Chichester and Helmut Brinkman, a German photographer. Travelogue/Dialogue was written by Page Chichester and Katharina Giebel-Chichester. Katharina, an artist and West German native, composed the second part of the commentary in the catalogue as a recollection of growing up with memories of the Berlin Wall. School field trips encouraged.
Winter Hours: please check our website for our hours.
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: free. Contact: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South Suite 1
Floyd, VA 24091.
Art Exhibition: Olin Gallery: Rob Humphreys-Cornucopia Smoyer Gallery: Kit Keith-Troubled Girls and Home Economics
art/dance/theater
• January 20th at 5:30 in Olin Recital Hall-Artist Lecture-Rob Humphreys
• January 20th from 6-8 in Smoyer Gallery-Opening Reception
Mr. Humphreys is a painter, printmaker, and maker of objects. Many people have known him personally: but not his work which he religiously hides and often enough destroys. Come look at the work.*
*Paraphrased and appropriated from Balthus, 1968
Kit got her start as a painter assisting her father, a self-taught artist, sign-painter and a master gold leaf letterer. Kit cites outsider art as an inspiration as she often will paint over a thrift store painting, incorporating the found imagery into her vision. Ms. Keith expresses her love of imagery from old magazines and advertisements. Kit's iconic portraits of elegant, wistful, figures, carefully placed on maps, old ledgers, and discarded papers are stoic, yet look as though they want to tell their stories. Her 12 year old son; Lincoln , is another driving force behind her creativity. His presence has inspired Ki…
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: Free Admission. Contact: Talia Logan 540-375-2332 mlogan@roanoke.edu.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Roanoke College Olin Galleries
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153.
For more info visit www.roanoke.edu. Intermediate Stained Glass
art/dance/theater
Wed, Jan 11-Feb 8
5:30-8:30 pm
This class will further develop ideas introduced in Beginning Stained Glass. The additional techniques of plating, painting, gold staining, etching, and slumping with be introduced. Students will continue to concentrate on the production of architectural stained glass windows.
Instructor: Lynn Berry
Cost: $89, Supplies: $20.
Cost: 89, Supply Fee: $20. Contact: 276-656-5461.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112.
American Legion, Post 3, BINGO!
community events
Contact: 389-3773.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
710 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA.
Beginning Knitting
community events
We'll be having beginning knitting starting January 18, 6pm-7pm. You'll be making a dishcloth. Stop by for more information or call 540-400-6266.
Cost: $25 for 4 week session plus materials. Contact: Amanda Bishop.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
128 N. Pollard St. Vinton, Va 24179.
Yoga at Balanced Living Yoga Studio
mind and body
Balanced Living offers weekly Yoga Classes. Yoga classes are held Monday & Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm and Tuesday & Thursday mornings at 9:15 am.
Mind & Body: yoga. Contact: For more info or to participate please call 540.556.1611.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
5515 Williamson Rd
Roanoke, VA 24012-1439.
FREE Carolina Shag & Line Dance Lessons
art/dance/theater
Presented by STAR CITY SHAGGERS, Basic 1 starts Wednesday , September 5th. Every Wednesday 7pm, Blueberry Hill Restaurant & Lounge. Association members Dee Jays spin your favorite Shag & Beach tunes. Come join in with the greatest fun loving dancing the Roanoke Valley has to offer. No membership required and there is never a fee for lessons, dancing or fun. The motto is NO DUES, NO RULES, JUST DANCE.
Dance: shag. Cost: NO COVER CHARGE.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Blueberry Hill Restaurant & Lounge.
For more info visit www.shaggin4fun.com. Altavista On Track Kick-Off Of Cell Phones For Soldier Collection Site
community events
More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers, and Altavista On Track are calling on all Americans to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 1 Million cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families need to support our troops continue.” says Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers co-founder. “It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”
Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at Altavista Art and Antiques:
623 Broad St. Altavista, VA 24517 (434-)309-1375
Hours: Tues/Wed - 11am-6pm
Thurs/Fri - 11am-7pm
Sat - 10am-5pm
“We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones
for Soliders,…
Cost: None. Contact: Jo Kelley.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 11:00 PM.
Altavista Arts & Antiques
623 Broad Street
Altavista, VA 24517.
Goya, Dali, Warhol: Masterpieces of World Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
art/dance/theater
This exhibition showcases works of art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, one of the premier art museums in the country. The selection of art demonstrates the breadth, depth, and variety of our state art museum's collection. Viewers will be able experience art from ancient times to the 20th century.
Free admission.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
RU Art Museum at the Covington Center, Radford University.
RU Student Ceramics Show
art/dance/theater
An exhibition of special projects and work from current undergraduate students in Ceramics.
Free admission.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Gallery 205, Porterfield Hall, Radford University.
Altavista On Track Phase Three Founders Square Commemorative Brick Sale
special/seasonal events
Altavista On Track has launched Phase Three Two of the Founders Square commemorative brick program. A limited number of bricks are once again available for sale through the Spring of 2012. The area in front of Staunton River Memorial Library was designated as Founders Square by the Altavista Town Council.
This project provides an opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one, church, civic group or business. Order forms will continue to be available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe for Phase Three of the project. For more details, call the Altavista On Track office at 434-944-5530 or you may download a form at
http://altavistaontrack.com/images/stories/pdfs/commemorative%20bricks_revi.pdf
Commemorative Brick orders for Phase Three are now being accepted. If you missed the opportunity to be a part of Altavista's rich history in Phase One and Two, then pick up or download an order form and be a part of Phase Thre…
Cost: $75 4"x8" brick up to 3 lines with 20 characters per line, $125 8"x8" brick with up to 6 lines with 20 characters per line. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Order forms to purchase the bricks are available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch-Broad Street, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Jimmy's Cafe Print Sale
shopping and sales
Altavista On Track is currently offering a print by local artist Karen Blaesing. The scene is of Main Street Altavista, circa '40s, depicting Jimmy's Café It was painted from an actual photograph taken during that time. The prints are priced at $30.00 each on high quality archival paper. The print may be viewed and purchased at the Medicine Shoppe, Altavista Art and Antiques, AOT Office on 2nd floor of Town Hall or at AOT"S web site. The prints make a perfect nostalgic and affordable gift idea.
Cost: $30 each. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Altavista On Track office on second floor of Town Hall, Medicine Shoppe on Main Street, and Altavista Art and Antiques on Broad Street in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Scenes from Behind the Wall: Images of East Berlin 1989/1990
art/dance/theater
This black and white photography exhibit features images from an eight-day trip through East Germany in December and January 1989-90 during the waning days of Communism. This exhibition has traveled throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum for Fine Arts in Richmond. It has served as a vehicle for presenting sensitive and revealing views of a nation that was on the verge of reunification. Photographs were taken by American photographer Page Chichester and Helmut Brinkman, a German photographer. Travelogue/Dialogue was written by Page Chichester and Katharina Giebel-Chichester. Katharina, an artist and West German native, composed the second part of the commentary in the catalogue as a recollection of growing up with memories of the Berlin Wall. School field trips encouraged.
Winter Hours: please check our website for our hours.
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: free. Contact: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South Suite 1
Floyd, VA 24091.
Toddler Tales
kids/tween/teens
Toddler Tales is back at Amazement Square! Join us every Thursday at 10:30 am and again during Family Fun Night on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 6pm in the Big Red Barn for an interactive storytime and activity. Ages 4 and under are welcome with their guardians on both Thursday mornings and on Family Fun Night.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11:30 AM.
Amazement Square.
For more info visit www.amazementsquare.com. Art Exhibition: Olin Gallery: Rob Humphreys-Cornucopia Smoyer Gallery: Kit Keith-Troubled Girls and Home Economics
art/dance/theater
• January 20th at 5:30 in Olin Recital Hall-Artist Lecture-Rob Humphreys
• January 20th from 6-8 in Smoyer Gallery-Opening Reception
Mr. Humphreys is a painter, printmaker, and maker of objects. Many people have known him personally: but not his work which he religiously hides and often enough destroys. Come look at the work.*
*Paraphrased and appropriated from Balthus, 1968
Kit got her start as a painter assisting her father, a self-taught artist, sign-painter and a master gold leaf letterer. Kit cites outsider art as an inspiration as she often will paint over a thrift store painting, incorporating the found imagery into her vision. Ms. Keith expresses her love of imagery from old magazines and advertisements. Kit's iconic portraits of elegant, wistful, figures, carefully placed on maps, old ledgers, and discarded papers are stoic, yet look as though they want to tell their stories. Her 12 year old son; Lincoln , is another driving force behind her creativity. His presence has inspired Ki…
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: Free Admission. Contact: Talia Logan 540-375-2332 mlogan@roanoke.edu.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Roanoke College Olin Galleries
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153.
For more info visit www.roanoke.edu. Stroke Support Group
mind and body
A stroke can be very isolating. Our Support Group provides stroke victims, families, caregivers and friends a place to learn more about strokes, share their experiences, socialize with others and gain inspiration to move forward in life. NOTE: Medical Advice will not be given. Please consult your family physician for medical questions.
Mind & Body: other. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
3rd Floor Lobby conference room of Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital.
For more info visit www.carilionclinic.org. Stroke Support Group
mind and body
Our Stroke Support Group provides stroke victims, families, caregivers and friends a place to learn more about strokes, share their experiences, socialize with others and gain inspiration to move forward in life.
Mind & Body: other. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital - 3rd floor lobby conference room.
For more info visit www.carilionclinic.org. Pottery I
art/dance/theater
Thurs, Jan 12-Feb 9
5:30-8:30 pm
Pottery I will introduce art and design related to ceramics. Students will be introduced the history and foundations of ceramics techniques. Slab, coil, and pinch forming, and wheel throwing will be introduced.
Instructor: Brian Tucker
Cost: $89, Supplies: $15.
Cost: 89, Supply Fee: $15. Contact: 276-656-5461.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112.
Beginning Photoshop
art/dance/theater
Thurs, Feb 9-March 1
6:00-8:00 pm
Students will learn to enhance and modify digital images in this hands-on introductory course. Focus will be upon working with the controls and using simple exercises to learn what each function does. Downloading digital images to e-mail, correction of redeye, simple correction of color, and learn which quick keys to use to jump from one function to another.
Instructor: Rick Dawson
Cost: $49.
Cost: 49. Contact: 276-656-5461.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville VA 24112.
Ladies Night at Metro!
music and nightlife
Food and drink specials...
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
14 Campbell Ave SE
Roanoke, VA 24011.
For more info visit www.metroroanoke.com. Zumba
mind and body
Move your feet to a Latin beat for a fun cardio workout that will tone and trim your body! Register and pay by first day of class monthly.
Cost: $20.00-$30.00. Contact: jamey.love@lynchburgva.gov.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM.
Fairview Center
Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
3621 Campbell Ave.
Lynchburg, 24501.
For more info visit www.lynchburgva.gov. Valentines for Veterans Concert
special/seasonal events
Country music artist, Aaron Tippin, will perform in a complimentary concert at the Salem Civic Center on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:00 pm. The concert is sponsored by Help Hospitalized Veterans, Salem VA Medical center, and other community businesses and organizations. The concert is part of a weeklong National Salute to Veterans but will also be open to the public. Miss Virginia, Elizabeth Crot,will also appear at the event to welcome Veterans. Tickets are required and must be obtained in advance at the Salem Civic Center box office. Beginning January 9, 2012, Veterans, active military and their families may obtain tickets (limit of 10 per person). Tickets will continue to be made available to Veterans and the general public beginning January 16 until all tickets are distributed. Box office hours are: M-F, 10am-6pm and Saturday, 10am-2pm. Please contact above number for additional information or visit the Salem VAMC website. This is your opportunity to thank Veterans for their service to our g…
Price - Low: 0.00. Age Range: All Ages.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Salem Civic Center
Salem, VA.
Author of "Pym," Mat Johnson to Speak
community events
Reading: Thursday, February 9, 2012 – 8:15 pm
Hollins Room, Wyndham Robertson Library
Reception to follow.
Discussion with the Author: Friday, February 10, 2012 – 11:00 am-noon
Hollins Room, Wyndham Robertson Library
Mat Johnson’s latest novel is Pym, a study and parody of Edgar Allan Poe’s sci-fi classic "journey to the center of the earth." "Pym is an adventure, a satire, and a bracing political debate all rolled into one brilliant novel," said Victor LaValle, author of "Big Machine." "Edgar Allen Poe has inspired many authors but Mat Johnson has the inspired audacity to both honor and discredit the man, often in the same sentence. I imagine Poe choking on half the things Johnson writes in this novel, and tipping his tiny hat in admiration to the rest." Johnson's other works include the novels "Drop" and "Hunting in Harlem;" the nonfiction novella "The Great Negro Plot;" and the comic books "Incognegro" and "Dark Rain." He is a recipient of the United States Artist James Baldwin Fellowship, The Hur…
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:15 PM.
Hollins Room, Wyndham Robertson Library, Hollins University.
Altavista On Track Raffle of "Jimmy's Cafe" original painting by Altavista artist Karen Blaesing
community events
Altavista On Track (AOT) will hold a raffle for the original painting of "Jimmy's Cafe" created by local artist Karen Blaesing. Tickets may be purchased at AOT's office at 510 Seventh Street, second floor or from any board member. For additional information please call (434) 944-5530.
Cost: $1 each or $4 for five tickets. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 10, 2012, 5:00 AM.
Altavista On Track
Second Floor Altavista Town Hall
510 Seventh Street
Altavista, VA.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Kick-Off Of Cell Phones For Soldier Collection Site
community events
More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers, and Altavista On Track are calling on all Americans to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 1 Million cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families need to support our troops continue.” says Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers co-founder. “It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”
Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at Altavista Art and Antiques:
623 Broad St. Altavista, VA 24517 (434-)309-1375
Hours: Tues/Wed - 11am-6pm
Thurs/Fri - 11am-7pm
Sat - 10am-5pm
“We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones
for Soliders,…
Cost: None. Contact: Jo Kelley.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11:00 PM.
Altavista Arts & Antiques
623 Broad Street
Altavista, VA 24517.
Whale Watching Trip to VA Beach
travel and getaways
Get out of the house for the weekend and enjoy the natural wonders of the winter!! This unique trip will take you on a journey to Virginia Beach where we will set out with the VA Aquarium and Marine Science Center on a two-hour boat adventure seeking humpback and fin whales as well as other wildlife. After the boat ride we will explore the amazing displays the center has to offer with hands on adventures. Following our explorations we will sit back and hold on for a 3D IMAX show. Cost includes transportation, hotel, fees for science center, boat ride and IMAX. Meals will be an additional cost on your own. Please note if you would like a single or double occupancy room when registering.
Cost: CR $185 NCR $210. Contact: Outdoor Recreation 434-799-5215.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 5:30 AM – Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:00 PM.
Meets at Ballou Park
Danville, VA.
Goya, Dali, Warhol: Masterpieces of World Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
art/dance/theater
This exhibition showcases works of art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, one of the premier art museums in the country. The selection of art demonstrates the breadth, depth, and variety of our state art museum's collection. Viewers will be able experience art from ancient times to the 20th century.
Free admission.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
RU Art Museum at the Covington Center, Radford University.
RU Student Ceramics Show
art/dance/theater
An exhibition of special projects and work from current undergraduate students in Ceramics.
Free admission.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Gallery 205, Porterfield Hall, Radford University.
Altavista On Track Phase Three Founders Square Commemorative Brick Sale
special/seasonal events
Altavista On Track has launched Phase Three Two of the Founders Square commemorative brick program. A limited number of bricks are once again available for sale through the Spring of 2012. The area in front of Staunton River Memorial Library was designated as Founders Square by the Altavista Town Council.
This project provides an opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one, church, civic group or business. Order forms will continue to be available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe for Phase Three of the project. For more details, call the Altavista On Track office at 434-944-5530 or you may download a form at
http://altavistaontrack.com/images/stories/pdfs/commemorative%20bricks_revi.pdf
Commemorative Brick orders for Phase Three are now being accepted. If you missed the opportunity to be a part of Altavista's rich history in Phase One and Two, then pick up or download an order form and be a part of Phase Thre…
Cost: $75 4"x8" brick up to 3 lines with 20 characters per line, $125 8"x8" brick with up to 6 lines with 20 characters per line. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Order forms to purchase the bricks are available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch-Broad Street, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Jimmy's Cafe Print Sale
shopping and sales
Altavista On Track is currently offering a print by local artist Karen Blaesing. The scene is of Main Street Altavista, circa '40s, depicting Jimmy's Café It was painted from an actual photograph taken during that time. The prints are priced at $30.00 each on high quality archival paper. The print may be viewed and purchased at the Medicine Shoppe, Altavista Art and Antiques, AOT Office on 2nd floor of Town Hall or at AOT"S web site. The prints make a perfect nostalgic and affordable gift idea.
Cost: $30 each. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Altavista On Track office on second floor of Town Hall, Medicine Shoppe on Main Street, and Altavista Art and Antiques on Broad Street in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Scenes from Behind the Wall: Images of East Berlin 1989/1990
art/dance/theater
This black and white photography exhibit features images from an eight-day trip through East Germany in December and January 1989-90 during the waning days of Communism. This exhibition has traveled throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum for Fine Arts in Richmond. It has served as a vehicle for presenting sensitive and revealing views of a nation that was on the verge of reunification. Photographs were taken by American photographer Page Chichester and Helmut Brinkman, a German photographer. Travelogue/Dialogue was written by Page Chichester and Katharina Giebel-Chichester. Katharina, an artist and West German native, composed the second part of the commentary in the catalogue as a recollection of growing up with memories of the Berlin Wall. School field trips encouraged.
Winter Hours: please check our website for our hours.
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: free. Contact: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South Suite 1
Floyd, VA 24091.
Mr. Bill's Wine Cellar's Free Valentines Ideas and Tasting with chocolatepaper!
special/seasonal events
Please join us for our FREE Chocolate + Wine Pairing for Valentines Day with local business, chocolatepaper! See more details on our website of visit us at www.facebook.com/mrbillswinecellar.
Seasonal: valentines. Cost: Free Event! Contact: info@mrbillswinecellar.com.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Mr. Bill's Wine Cellar
2825 Brambleton Avenue
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
(across from the Coffee Pot).
Art Exhibition: Olin Gallery: Rob Humphreys-Cornucopia Smoyer Gallery: Kit Keith-Troubled Girls and Home Economics
art/dance/theater
• January 20th at 5:30 in Olin Recital Hall-Artist Lecture-Rob Humphreys
• January 20th from 6-8 in Smoyer Gallery-Opening Reception
Mr. Humphreys is a painter, printmaker, and maker of objects. Many people have known him personally: but not his work which he religiously hides and often enough destroys. Come look at the work.*
*Paraphrased and appropriated from Balthus, 1968
Kit got her start as a painter assisting her father, a self-taught artist, sign-painter and a master gold leaf letterer. Kit cites outsider art as an inspiration as she often will paint over a thrift store painting, incorporating the found imagery into her vision. Ms. Keith expresses her love of imagery from old magazines and advertisements. Kit's iconic portraits of elegant, wistful, figures, carefully placed on maps, old ledgers, and discarded papers are stoic, yet look as though they want to tell their stories. Her 12 year old son; Lincoln , is another driving force behind her creativity. His presence has inspired Ki…
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: Free Admission. Contact: Talia Logan 540-375-2332 mlogan@roanoke.edu.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Roanoke College Olin Galleries
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153.
For more info visit www.roanoke.edu. The Barter Players Present: Romeo and Juliet
art/dance/theater
The Barter Players from Abingdon, Virginia will perform this classic story of star-cross lovers - adapted from the original text by William Shakespeare.
Performance takes place in Whitman Theater. Run time: Approx. 1 hour.
Theatre: barter. Price: Free. Contact: Natasha Lee.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Whitman Theater
Virginia Western Community College.
The Barter Players Present: Just So Stories
art/dance/theater
The Barter Players from Abingdon, Virginia present stories like "How the Leopard Got His Spots" with imagination and fun. Join these actors as they tell stories with lots of singing, dancing, and laughs.
Fun for all ages! Children welcome!
Play is in Whitman Theater. Run time approx. 1 hour.
Theatre: barter. Price: Free. Contact: Natasha Lee.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Whitman Theater
Virginia Western Community College.
Winter Fest in the Market Building
music and nightlife
Proceeds benefit Center In The Square
Must be 21 or older to attend.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Third Floor of the Market Building.
Beginning Crochet
community events
We're having Beginning crochet classes! You'll make a dishcloth!! Great way to get started! Call 540-400-6266 or stop by for more information!
Cost: $25 per 4 week session plus materials. Contact: Amanda Bishop.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
128 N. Pollard St. Vinton, Va. 24179.
Gathering of Goddesses!
women's events
Show your excitement! Where else can you enjoy these amazing benefits for a tax-deductible reservation? Show your admiration by joining us in recognizing this year’s Honorary Goddess, Frances Giles! As Chair of Allocations with the United Way of Central Virginia, she is enhancing citizens’ live and empowering them to live up to their full potential. Her many contributions to the community are truly inspiring. Show your support! Make your reservation for $100 ($115 after January 31) by visiting or calling Amazement Square at 434-845-1888!
Friday, February 10, 2012, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Amazement Square
27 Ninth St.
Lynchburg, VA 24504.
For more info visit www.amazementsquare.com. Opening Reception - Requiem for Steam: Photographs of David Plowden
art/dance/theater
A lifelong passion for photographing trains has given David Plowden an extensive body of work for this retrospective collection. Visitors to the Kulp Trackside Gallery will be transported to a bygone era by the photographs' ethereal and poignant beauty.
Art: art exhibition, art opening, art reception, photography. Cost: Free.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
O. Winston Link Museum
101 Shenandoah Ave.
Roanoke, VA 24016.
First Baptist of Ivy Gap
art/dance/theater
Its 1945 six women gather at the First Baptist Church in Ivy Gap to plan the 75th anniversary of the church. They share their dreams, keep secrets and roll bandages -- Twenty five years later the ladies are planning the 100th anniversary of the church. Some dreams have been shattered and secrets still kept. Through good and tragic times these women are always funny while finding comfort, forgiveness and redemption in each other. It’s funny, it’s sad. It’s worth seeing. You’ll love it.
Theatre: community. Price: Adults $10 Seniors/Student $7. Contact: 434-352-7611.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Appomattox Courthouse Theatre
331 Court Street
Appomattox VA 24522.
Faculty Recital: John Walker, oboe
music and nightlife
John Walker, oboe performs an evening recital. Faculty recitals are $5 general, $3 senior, and $3 student. Tickets are available at the venue door beginning one hour prior to the performance.
Music: other. Cost: $5 general, $3 senior, and $3 student. Contact: http://www.music.vt.edu.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Squires Recital Salon, Virginia Tech, 290 College Ave, Blacksburg, VA.
For more info visit www.music.vt.edu. Altavista On Track Raffle of "Jimmy's Cafe" original painting by Altavista artist Karen Blaesing
community events
Altavista On Track (AOT) will hold a raffle for the original painting of "Jimmy's Cafe" created by local artist Karen Blaesing. Tickets may be purchased at AOT's office at 510 Seventh Street, second floor or from any board member. For additional information please call (434) 944-5530.
Cost: $1 each or $4 for five tickets. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9:00 PM – Saturday, February 11, 2012, 5:00 AM.
Altavista On Track
Second Floor Altavista Town Hall
510 Seventh Street
Altavista, VA.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Kick-Off Of Cell Phones For Soldier Collection Site
community events
More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers, and Altavista On Track are calling on all Americans to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 1 Million cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families need to support our troops continue.” says Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers co-founder. “It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”
Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at Altavista Art and Antiques:
623 Broad St. Altavista, VA 24517 (434-)309-1375
Hours: Tues/Wed - 11am-6pm
Thurs/Fri - 11am-7pm
Sat - 10am-5pm
“We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones
for Soliders,…
Cost: None. Contact: Jo Kelley.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 11:00 PM.
Altavista Arts & Antiques
623 Broad Street
Altavista, VA 24517.
Train Lovers' Day
special/seasonal events
Fall in love with trains. Again.
Train Lovers' Day is designed by train lovers for train lovers. This year, we'll celebrate the “unsung heroes” of the railroad, little-known rail equipment that worked alongside the big locomotives, but received none of the glory.
Reduced admission! ($5 per person. Kids three and under admitted free.)
FREE Train Rides provided by the Roanoke Chapter of the National Railway Historic Society.
Craft Station so kids can make valentines for their favorite train lovers. Model train displays. And more!
The equipment showcased on Train Lovers’ Day will be:
• Norfolk & Western Safety Car 418
• Alco C630 Number 1135
• Celanese Fireless Cooker
• Boxley Whitcomb Industrial Switcher
• Virginia Central Porter
You can learn the important role each played in freight operations in years past. (Don't worry. We make learning fun!)
Join us! You'll fall in love with trains. Again.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Virginia Museum of Transportation
303 Norfolk Ave SW
Roanoke, VA 24016.
Train Lovers' Day
community events
Fall in love with trains. Again.
Train Lovers' Day is designed by train lovers for train lovers. This year, we'll celebrate the “unsung heroes” of the railroad, little-known rail equipment that worked alongside the big locomotives, but received none of the glory.
Reduced admission! ($5 per person. Kids three and under admitted free.)
FREE Train Rides provided by the Roanoke Chapter of the National Railway Historic Society.
Craft Station so kids can make valentines for their favorite train lovers. Model train displays. And more!
The equipment showcased on Train Lovers’ Day will be:
• Norfolk & Western Safety Car 418
• Alco C630 Number 1135
• Celanese Fireless Cooker
• Boxley Whitcomb Industrial Switcher
• Virginia Central Porter
You can learn the important role each played in freight operations in years past. (Don't worry. We make learning fun!)
Join us! You'll fall in love with trains. Again.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Virginia Museum of Transportation
303 Norfolk Ave SW
Roanoke, VA 24016.
A Valentine's Celebration at The Hotel Roanoke
music and nightlife
Wine and dine with your loved one this Valentine's Day. Starting Saturday, February 11th through Tuesday, February 14th, enjoy the special Regency Room Valentine's Dinner. The four-course culinary experience offers live entertainment, dinner, dancing, and a special treat and amuse bouche presentation for each couple. $125 per couple (tax included). Overnight packages, also available. Please call 540.985.5900 for more information.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:00 AM – Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 11:00 PM.
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
110 Shenandoah Avenue
Roanoke, VA. 24016.
Goya, Dali, Warhol: Masterpieces of World Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
art/dance/theater
This exhibition showcases works of art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, one of the premier art museums in the country. The selection of art demonstrates the breadth, depth, and variety of our state art museum's collection. Viewers will be able experience art from ancient times to the 20th century.
Free admission.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
RU Art Museum at the Covington Center, Radford University.
Physicians On Foot
community events
The doctors of Carilion Clinic are putting on their walking shoes! The health of the Valley is very important to us! That's why we encourage you to lace up your walking shoes and join our weekly walking program. We'll be with you every step of the way on the path toward a healthier you.
Cost: Free. Contact: 540-981-7684 during inclement weather.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Tanglewood Mall in roanoke - Group meets near JC Penny.
For more info visit www.carilionclinic.org. Altavista On Track Phase Three Founders Square Commemorative Brick Sale
special/seasonal events
Altavista On Track has launched Phase Three Two of the Founders Square commemorative brick program. A limited number of bricks are once again available for sale through the Spring of 2012. The area in front of Staunton River Memorial Library was designated as Founders Square by the Altavista Town Council.
This project provides an opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one, church, civic group or business. Order forms will continue to be available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe for Phase Three of the project. For more details, call the Altavista On Track office at 434-944-5530 or you may download a form at
http://altavistaontrack.com/images/stories/pdfs/commemorative%20bricks_revi.pdf
Commemorative Brick orders for Phase Three are now being accepted. If you missed the opportunity to be a part of Altavista's rich history in Phase One and Two, then pick up or download an order form and be a part of Phase Thre…
Cost: $75 4"x8" brick up to 3 lines with 20 characters per line, $125 8"x8" brick with up to 6 lines with 20 characters per line. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Order forms to purchase the bricks are available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch-Broad Street, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Jimmy's Cafe Print Sale
shopping and sales
Altavista On Track is currently offering a print by local artist Karen Blaesing. The scene is of Main Street Altavista, circa '40s, depicting Jimmy's Café It was painted from an actual photograph taken during that time. The prints are priced at $30.00 each on high quality archival paper. The print may be viewed and purchased at the Medicine Shoppe, Altavista Art and Antiques, AOT Office on 2nd floor of Town Hall or at AOT"S web site. The prints make a perfect nostalgic and affordable gift idea.
Cost: $30 each. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Altavista On Track office on second floor of Town Hall, Medicine Shoppe on Main Street, and Altavista Art and Antiques on Broad Street in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Zen Meditation
mind and body
Stone Mountain Zendo is a Zen Buddhist medi-
tation group that meets three times a week to
support our practice and deepen our under-standing of the Buddhadharma. Please contact us before your first visit. Richard 293-1873.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
We meet in the basement of Christ Episcopal Church, corner of Franklin Road and Washington Avenue in Old Southwest. Please use the back stairs.
2012 Chocolate Challenge
community events
Enjoy a delicious dalliance with all things chocolate at The Chocolate Challenge in February. To all of you who find yourselves very popular for your chocolate creations, the community begs you to fill out an application and share with us all, in exchange for prizes and, of course, bragging rights.
Applications available at the Market's Customer Service desk and lynchburgcommunitymarket.com.
They are posted as photos on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150470095307136&set=a.10150470095247136.361140.74177662135&type=1&theater).
Or you can call 434-455-4485 to request copies be mailed to you.
BOTH pages must be filled out to complete registration.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Lynchburg Community Market
1219 Main Street
Lynchburg VA 24504.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Two Research Class series
community events
First class-7th annual Beginning Genealogy series of interest to beginners, to those with many scraps of paper but no idea about how to organize this information nor how to retrieve it, to how to start basic internet research.
Second class-follow up of 4 hands-on Internet Research classes held from 7-9 PM, and going from 2 Mondays on March 12 & 19, plus 2 Fridays on March 16 & 23.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bedford Public Library
321 N Bridge Street
Bedford, VA 24523.
Scenes from Behind the Wall: Images of East Berlin 1989/1990
art/dance/theater
This black and white photography exhibit features images from an eight-day trip through East Germany in December and January 1989-90 during the waning days of Communism. This exhibition has traveled throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum for Fine Arts in Richmond. It has served as a vehicle for presenting sensitive and revealing views of a nation that was on the verge of reunification. Photographs were taken by American photographer Page Chichester and Helmut Brinkman, a German photographer. Travelogue/Dialogue was written by Page Chichester and Katharina Giebel-Chichester. Katharina, an artist and West German native, composed the second part of the commentary in the catalogue as a recollection of growing up with memories of the Berlin Wall. School field trips encouraged.
Winter Hours: please check our website for our hours.
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: free. Contact: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South Suite 1
Floyd, VA 24091.
Valentine's Puppy Love Party
pets/animal lovers
Refreshments- foster pups- photos- treats- fun!
Bring your Furry Valentine to the party and let us capture the love forever...
Keitha Robinson, Kreations by Keitha, will be available to take beautiful Valentine’s photos of people and pets.
Multiple backgrounds, pet glamour shots, lots of Valentine’s sweetness! Reasonably priced packages & a portion of the proceeds are donated to AAMR. $5 for a custom Valentine – take it with you that day!
Cost: FREE. Contact: Cindy Torrence.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Westside Food Mart
942 Blue Ridge Avenue
Bedford, VA 24523.
For more info visit www.allamericanmuttrescue.org. Live in HD Wagner's Gotterdammerung
art/dance/theater
With its cataclysmic climax, the Met’s new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution. Deborah Voigt stars as Brünnhilde and Jay Hunter Morris is Siegfried—the star-crossed lovers doomed by fate. Fabio Luisi conducts.
Music: classical opera. Cost: $20 Adults; $18 Senior Citizens; Students Free with ID. Contact: Tara Nepper.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Whitman Theater
Virginia Western Community College.
For more info visit www.virginiawestern.edu. Met Opera Live in HD Wagner's Gotterdammerung
art/dance/theater
With its cataclysmic climax, the Met’s new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution. Deborah Voigt stars as Brünnhilde and Jay Hunter Morris is Siegfried—the star-crossed lovers doomed by fate. Fabio Luisi conducts.
Music: classical opera. Cost: $20 Adults; $18 Senior Citizens; Students Free with ID. Contact: Tara Nepper.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Whitman Theater
Virginia Western Community College.
For more info visit www.virginiawestern.edu. Mr. Bill's Wine Cellar's Free Valentines Ideas and Tasting with Third Stone (jewelry and more)!
special/seasonal events
Mr. Bill's Wine Cellar is hosting a Free Tasting with Valentines Ideas by Third Stone! Third Stone is a small business downtown Roanoke at 33 Luck Avenue! But if you can't make it downtown for Valentines Day, you can check out their local jewelry, scarves, and more at Mr. Bill's Wine Cellar's Valentines Ideas and Free Tasting!
www.facebook.com/mrbillswinecellar.
Seasonal: valentines. Cost: Free Event! Contact: info@mrbillswinecellar.com.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Mr. Bill's Wine Cellar
2825 Brambleton Avenue
Roanoke, Virginia 24015.
Art Exhibition: Olin Gallery: Rob Humphreys-Cornucopia Smoyer Gallery: Kit Keith-Troubled Girls and Home Economics
art/dance/theater
• January 20th at 5:30 in Olin Recital Hall-Artist Lecture-Rob Humphreys
• January 20th from 6-8 in Smoyer Gallery-Opening Reception
Mr. Humphreys is a painter, printmaker, and maker of objects. Many people have known him personally: but not his work which he religiously hides and often enough destroys. Come look at the work.*
*Paraphrased and appropriated from Balthus, 1968
Kit got her start as a painter assisting her father, a self-taught artist, sign-painter and a master gold leaf letterer. Kit cites outsider art as an inspiration as she often will paint over a thrift store painting, incorporating the found imagery into her vision. Ms. Keith expresses her love of imagery from old magazines and advertisements. Kit's iconic portraits of elegant, wistful, figures, carefully placed on maps, old ledgers, and discarded papers are stoic, yet look as though they want to tell their stories. Her 12 year old son; Lincoln , is another driving force behind her creativity. His presence has inspired Ki…
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: Free Admission. Contact: Talia Logan 540-375-2332 mlogan@roanoke.edu.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Roanoke College Olin Galleries
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153.
For more info visit www.roanoke.edu. Exhibit Reception and Gallery walk/talk for "Scenes from Behind the Wall: Images of East Berlin 1989/1990" Snow Date
art/dance/theater
This black and white photography exhibit features images from an eight-day trip through East Germany in December and January 1989-90 during the waning days of Communism. This exhibition has traveled throughout the Commonweath of Virginia and has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum for Fine Arts in Richmond. It has served as a vehicle for presenting sensitive and revealing views of a nation that was on the verge of reunification. Photographs were taken by American photographer Page Chichester and Helmut Brinkman, a German photographer. Travelogue/Dialogue was written by Page Chichester and Katharina Giebel-Chichester. Katharina, an artist and West German native, composed the second part of the commentary in the catalogue as a recollection of growing up with memories of the Berlin Wall. Barbara and Clemens von Claparede-Crola will conduct the gallery walk/talk beginning at 2:30pm and discuss their first-hand experience of living in Germany during these trying times. Refreshments provided.
Art: art exhibition, art gallery, art reception. Cost: $5 donation suggested. Contact: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South Suite 1
Floyd, VA 24091.
Live Glass Blowing Demonstrations
art/dance/theater
Come by and see live glass blowing demonstrations every Saturday afternoon. Browse the gallery and see a variety of hand blown glass art, hand turned wood pieces, paintings and pottery on display.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Hot Taffy Glass
Located at The Grainery
220 Franklin Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151.
Toddler Tales
kids/tween/teens
Toddler Tales is back at Amazement Square! Join us every Thursday at 10:30 am and again during Family Fun Night on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 6pm in the Big Red Barn for an interactive storytime and activity. Ages 4 and under are welcome with their guardians on both Thursday mornings and on Family Fun Night.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:00 PM.
Amazement Square.
For more info visit www.amazementsquare.com. Valentine Banquet
community events
Dinner, Music, Inspirational Speaker
Menu: Chicken Supreme, Baked Potato, Salad, Dessert and Drink
Music by the Leon Neto Trio
Speaker: Dr. Ed Gomes – Chaplin for Liberty University Football Team
Tickets $12.50 per person, from Amelon Members or Church Office 929-3200
Baby Sitting Available – RSVP 929-3200.
Cost: $12.50. Contact: Mary 434-929-3200.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Amelon United Methodist Church, 220 Amelon Expressway, Madison Heights.
For more info visit www.amelonumc.com. Valentine's Dinner & Dance
special/seasonal events
Join us for our Valentine\'s Dinner & Dance at Mariners Landing, featuring a chocolate-inspired menu by Chef Benjamin McGehee and great entertainment including R&B, Beach and Motown classics by The Uptown Quartet!
Tickets: $45 per person or $80 per couple.
Reservations Required, Limited Seating Available.
Overnight packages available including accommodations and tickets!
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Mariners Landing.
First Baptist of Ivy Gap
art/dance/theater
Its 1945 six women gather at the First Baptist Church in Ivy Gap to plan the 75th anniversary of the church. They share their dreams, keep secrets and roll bandages -- Twenty five years later the ladies are planning the 100th anniversary of the church. Some dreams have been shattered and secrets still kept. Through good and tragic times these women are always funny while finding comfort, forgiveness and redemption in each other. It’s funny, it’s sad. It’s worth seeing. You’ll love it.
Theatre: community. Price: Adults $10 Seniors/Student $7. Contact: 434-352-7611.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Appomattox Courthouse Theatre
331 Court Street
Appomattox VA 24522.
Valentine's Day Dance in Blacklight
special/seasonal events
Glow-A-Rama the Blacklight Experience, 18 Hole Indoor Blacklight Mini-Golf and Blacklight Game Room, has just added a new "Blacklight" Feature- The Dance 'N Party Room and will have a .
Valentine's Day Dance on
Saturday Feb 11th
8:30- 12:30
with the Romantic Sounds of D J DEB
Adults Only Non-Alcohol
Tickets Start at $10.00 for the dance & Can add 18 Hole Blacklight Mini-Golf $Game Room
Tickets Must Be Purchased in Advance By February 8th
at Glow-A-Rama -19812 Main Street, Buchanan
or on the web at: www.glowarama.com/valentines.html
For more information call: 540 254 3183.
Dance: other. Cost: 10.00 per person +. Contact: info@glowarama.com.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:30 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:30 AM.
Glow-A-Rama's The Dance 'N Party Room 19812 Main Street Buchanan VA.
For more info visit www.glowarama.com. Altavista On Track Raffle of "Jimmy's Cafe" original painting by Altavista artist Karen Blaesing
community events
Altavista On Track (AOT) will hold a raffle for the original painting of "Jimmy's Cafe" created by local artist Karen Blaesing. Tickets may be purchased at AOT's office at 510 Seventh Street, second floor or from any board member. For additional information please call (434) 944-5530.
Cost: $1 each or $4 for five tickets. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 5:00 AM.
Altavista On Track
Second Floor Altavista Town Hall
510 Seventh Street
Altavista, VA.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Kick-Off Of Cell Phones For Soldier Collection Site
community events
More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers, and Altavista On Track are calling on all Americans to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 1 Million cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families need to support our troops continue.” says Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers co-founder. “It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”
Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at Altavista Art and Antiques:
623 Broad St. Altavista, VA 24517 (434-)309-1375
Hours: Tues/Wed - 11am-6pm
Thurs/Fri - 11am-7pm
Sat - 10am-5pm
“We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones
for Soliders,…
Cost: None. Contact: Jo Kelley.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 PM.
Altavista Arts & Antiques
623 Broad Street
Altavista, VA 24517.
Goya, Dali, Warhol: Masterpieces of World Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
art/dance/theater
This exhibition showcases works of art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, one of the premier art museums in the country. The selection of art demonstrates the breadth, depth, and variety of our state art museum's collection. Viewers will be able experience art from ancient times to the 20th century.
Free admission.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
RU Art Museum at the Covington Center, Radford University.
Altavista On Track Phase Three Founders Square Commemorative Brick Sale
special/seasonal events
Altavista On Track has launched Phase Three Two of the Founders Square commemorative brick program. A limited number of bricks are once again available for sale through the Spring of 2012. The area in front of Staunton River Memorial Library was designated as Founders Square by the Altavista Town Council.
This project provides an opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one, church, civic group or business. Order forms will continue to be available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe for Phase Three of the project. For more details, call the Altavista On Track office at 434-944-5530 or you may download a form at
http://altavistaontrack.com/images/stories/pdfs/commemorative%20bricks_revi.pdf
Commemorative Brick orders for Phase Three are now being accepted. If you missed the opportunity to be a part of Altavista's rich history in Phase One and Two, then pick up or download an order form and be a part of Phase Thre…
Cost: $75 4"x8" brick up to 3 lines with 20 characters per line, $125 8"x8" brick with up to 6 lines with 20 characters per line. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Order forms to purchase the bricks are available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch-Broad Street, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Jimmy's Cafe Print Sale
shopping and sales
Altavista On Track is currently offering a print by local artist Karen Blaesing. The scene is of Main Street Altavista, circa '40s, depicting Jimmy's Café It was painted from an actual photograph taken during that time. The prints are priced at $30.00 each on high quality archival paper. The print may be viewed and purchased at the Medicine Shoppe, Altavista Art and Antiques, AOT Office on 2nd floor of Town Hall or at AOT"S web site. The prints make a perfect nostalgic and affordable gift idea.
Cost: $30 each. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Altavista On Track office on second floor of Town Hall, Medicine Shoppe on Main Street, and Altavista Art and Antiques on Broad Street in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Scenes from Behind the Wall: Images of East Berlin 1989/1990
art/dance/theater
This black and white photography exhibit features images from an eight-day trip through East Germany in December and January 1989-90 during the waning days of Communism. This exhibition has traveled throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum for Fine Arts in Richmond. It has served as a vehicle for presenting sensitive and revealing views of a nation that was on the verge of reunification. Photographs were taken by American photographer Page Chichester and Helmut Brinkman, a German photographer. Travelogue/Dialogue was written by Page Chichester and Katharina Giebel-Chichester. Katharina, an artist and West German native, composed the second part of the commentary in the catalogue as a recollection of growing up with memories of the Berlin Wall. School field trips encouraged.
Winter Hours: please check our website for our hours.
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: free. Contact: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South Suite 1
Floyd, VA 24091.
Happy Valentines Day at Peaks of Otter Winery
food/wine/libations
Just Married? Receive a free gift. Sweethearts love our “grandma’s wines". Come sit by the fire with us and taste.
E-mail: appleseed@earthlink.net.
Facebook URL http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Peaks-of-Otter-Winery/280375068527.
Cost: Free. Contact: 5405863707.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 PM – Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Peaks of Otter Winery 2122 Sheep Creek rd Bedford, Va 24523.
Art Exhibition: Olin Gallery: Rob Humphreys-Cornucopia Smoyer Gallery: Kit Keith-Troubled Girls and Home Economics
art/dance/theater
• January 20th at 5:30 in Olin Recital Hall-Artist Lecture-Rob Humphreys
• January 20th from 6-8 in Smoyer Gallery-Opening Reception
Mr. Humphreys is a painter, printmaker, and maker of objects. Many people have known him personally: but not his work which he religiously hides and often enough destroys. Come look at the work.*
*Paraphrased and appropriated from Balthus, 1968
Kit got her start as a painter assisting her father, a self-taught artist, sign-painter and a master gold leaf letterer. Kit cites outsider art as an inspiration as she often will paint over a thrift store painting, incorporating the found imagery into her vision. Ms. Keith expresses her love of imagery from old magazines and advertisements. Kit's iconic portraits of elegant, wistful, figures, carefully placed on maps, old ledgers, and discarded papers are stoic, yet look as though they want to tell their stories. Her 12 year old son; Lincoln , is another driving force behind her creativity. His presence has inspired Ki…
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: Free Admission. Contact: Talia Logan 540-375-2332 mlogan@roanoke.edu.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Roanoke College Olin Galleries
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153.
For more info visit www.roanoke.edu. Sunday Music
mind and body
Every Sunday, enjoy musical performances in the Atrium while enjoying a meal at Norah's Café.
The Stacy Hobbs, master harp guitarist, will be performing regional music.
Cost: Free.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Taubman Museum of Art
110 Salem Ave SE
Roanoke, VA 24011-1410.
For more info visit www.taubmanmuseum.org. Now at the Library Documentary Film Series
community events
The Life and Times of Sara Baartman, “The Hottentot Venus” (50 min. 1998) by Zola Maseko. Sara Baartman was a Khoikhoi woman who was taken from South Africa in 1810. She was exhibited as a freak across Britain, and used by scientists for research that formed the bedrock of European ideas about black female sexuality.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:00 PM.
Jackson Screening Room, lower level, Wyndham Robertson Library, Hollins University.
Oxfam America Hunger Banquet at Hollins University
community events
Hollins University is hosting an Oxfam America Hunger Banquet on Sunday, February 12 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. in Ballator Gallery, located on the upper level of Moody Student Center. The event, which explores the causes of world hunger and offers information on how to make a difference in the fight against poverty, is open to the public. A minimum donation of $3 is requested to participate. Assistant Professor and Director of International Studies Jon Bohland will lead the discussion. At the outset of an Oxfam America Hunger Banquet, guests draw tickets at random that assign them each to a high-, middle-, or low-income tier – based on the latest statistics about the number of people living in poverty. Each income level receives a corresponding meal: The 15 percent in the high-income tier are served a sumptuous meal; the 35 percent in the middle-income section eat a simple meal of rice and beans; and the 50 percent in the low-income tier help themselves to small portions of rice and water. (Sodexo, which provides fo…
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Ballator Gallery, upper level, Moody Center, Hollins University.
David Mayfield Parade
Kirk Avenue Music Hall
Grammy-nominated musician and producer David Mayfield is a force of nature on stage. His energy and out and out enthusiasm for performing are evident at every show whether it's with Cadillac Sky, The Avett Brothers, Jessica Lea Mayfield or his own band, The David Mayfield Parade. Mayfield's songwriting "feels as classic as {his}...wardrobe" says Paste Magazine and his song "Ballad Of Restored Confidence" is featured as the cover mounted track on November's issue Uncut Magazine. His forthcoming album "The David Mayfield Parade" is an extension of his irrepressible energy and abundant love for the music that has inspired him over his young lifetime. It listens like an AM radio record with strings and production born out of such classics as Randy Newman's Sail Away or Simon & Garfunkel's Bridge Over Troubled Water but without forgetting the fundamentals of rock-n-roll!
His new album reflects the numerous influences that come from a lifetime of being immersed in American music and channeling its unique fo…
Ticket Price: $10; Students and 21 & under: $7.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Kirk Avenue Music Hall
22 Kirk Avenue SW
Roanoke VA 24011.
For more info visit thedavidmayfieldparade.com. Altavista On Track Raffle of "Jimmy's Cafe" original painting by Altavista artist Karen Blaesing
community events
Altavista On Track (AOT) will hold a raffle for the original painting of "Jimmy's Cafe" created by local artist Karen Blaesing. Tickets may be purchased at AOT's office at 510 Seventh Street, second floor or from any board member. For additional information please call (434) 944-5530.
Cost: $1 each or $4 for five tickets. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 9:00 PM – Monday, February 13, 2012, 5:00 AM.
Altavista On Track
Second Floor Altavista Town Hall
510 Seventh Street
Altavista, VA.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Kick-Off Of Cell Phones For Soldier Collection Site
community events
More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers, and Altavista On Track are calling on all Americans to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 1 Million cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families need to support our troops continue.” says Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers co-founder. “It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”
Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at Altavista Art and Antiques:
623 Broad St. Altavista, VA 24517 (434-)309-1375
Hours: Tues/Wed - 11am-6pm
Thurs/Fri - 11am-7pm
Sat - 10am-5pm
“We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones
for Soliders,…
Cost: None. Contact: Jo Kelley.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:00 PM.
Altavista Arts & Antiques
623 Broad Street
Altavista, VA 24517.
Singing Valentine's
special/seasonal events
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and many are trying to figure out the best and most creative way to make that lasting impression on their beloved. Members of The Virginia Gentlemen Acapella Chorus have the answer and are gearing up to serenade lovers throughout the Roanoke Region. On Monday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 14th, Singing Valentine’s will add love and romance to lovers in Roanoke and Blacksburg with delivery by tuxedo clad acapella quartets, members of The Virginia Gentlemen Harmony Chorus.
“If you’re looking an unusual and unique Valentine’s Day gift to say “I love you,” consider a Singing Valentine, says Dave Davis, long-time member of the organization. It is not the usual traditional box of chocolates or flowers, but a memorable surprise instead.”
This telegram style message of love offers a surprise visit to a loved one at home, school, a favorite restaurant or in their workplace, whether a spouse, girlfriend, teacher, family member or friend. A Singing Valentine quart…
Seasonal: valentines. Cost: $50. Contact: Ed Burke, 540.977.0472.
Monday, February 13, 2012 – Tuesday, February 14, 2012.
Roanoke, Blacksburg and areas within 30 mile radius of Roanoke.
Goya, Dali, Warhol: Masterpieces of World Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
art/dance/theater
This exhibition showcases works of art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, one of the premier art museums in the country. The selection of art demonstrates the breadth, depth, and variety of our state art museum's collection. Viewers will be able experience art from ancient times to the 20th century.
Free admission.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
RU Art Museum at the Covington Center, Radford University.
Altavista On Track Phase Three Founders Square Commemorative Brick Sale
special/seasonal events
Altavista On Track has launched Phase Three Two of the Founders Square commemorative brick program. A limited number of bricks are once again available for sale through the Spring of 2012. The area in front of Staunton River Memorial Library was designated as Founders Square by the Altavista Town Council.
This project provides an opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one, church, civic group or business. Order forms will continue to be available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe for Phase Three of the project. For more details, call the Altavista On Track office at 434-944-5530 or you may download a form at
http://altavistaontrack.com/images/stories/pdfs/commemorative%20bricks_revi.pdf
Commemorative Brick orders for Phase Three are now being accepted. If you missed the opportunity to be a part of Altavista's rich history in Phase One and Two, then pick up or download an order form and be a part of Phase Thre…
Cost: $75 4"x8" brick up to 3 lines with 20 characters per line, $125 8"x8" brick with up to 6 lines with 20 characters per line. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Order forms to purchase the bricks are available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch-Broad Street, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Jimmy's Cafe Print Sale
shopping and sales
Altavista On Track is currently offering a print by local artist Karen Blaesing. The scene is of Main Street Altavista, circa '40s, depicting Jimmy's Café It was painted from an actual photograph taken during that time. The prints are priced at $30.00 each on high quality archival paper. The print may be viewed and purchased at the Medicine Shoppe, Altavista Art and Antiques, AOT Office on 2nd floor of Town Hall or at AOT"S web site. The prints make a perfect nostalgic and affordable gift idea.
Cost: $30 each. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Altavista On Track office on second floor of Town Hall, Medicine Shoppe on Main Street, and Altavista Art and Antiques on Broad Street in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Scenes from Behind the Wall: Images of East Berlin 1989/1990
art/dance/theater
This black and white photography exhibit features images from an eight-day trip through East Germany in December and January 1989-90 during the waning days of Communism. This exhibition has traveled throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum for Fine Arts in Richmond. It has served as a vehicle for presenting sensitive and revealing views of a nation that was on the verge of reunification. Photographs were taken by American photographer Page Chichester and Helmut Brinkman, a German photographer. Travelogue/Dialogue was written by Page Chichester and Katharina Giebel-Chichester. Katharina, an artist and West German native, composed the second part of the commentary in the catalogue as a recollection of growing up with memories of the Berlin Wall. School field trips encouraged.
Winter Hours: please check our website for our hours.
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: free. Contact: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South Suite 1
Floyd, VA 24091.
Art Exhibition: Olin Gallery: Rob Humphreys-Cornucopia Smoyer Gallery: Kit Keith-Troubled Girls and Home Economics
art/dance/theater
• January 20th at 5:30 in Olin Recital Hall-Artist Lecture-Rob Humphreys
• January 20th from 6-8 in Smoyer Gallery-Opening Reception
Mr. Humphreys is a painter, printmaker, and maker of objects. Many people have known him personally: but not his work which he religiously hides and often enough destroys. Come look at the work.*
*Paraphrased and appropriated from Balthus, 1968
Kit got her start as a painter assisting her father, a self-taught artist, sign-painter and a master gold leaf letterer. Kit cites outsider art as an inspiration as she often will paint over a thrift store painting, incorporating the found imagery into her vision. Ms. Keith expresses her love of imagery from old magazines and advertisements. Kit's iconic portraits of elegant, wistful, figures, carefully placed on maps, old ledgers, and discarded papers are stoic, yet look as though they want to tell their stories. Her 12 year old son; Lincoln , is another driving force behind her creativity. His presence has inspired Ki…
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: Free Admission. Contact: Talia Logan 540-375-2332 mlogan@roanoke.edu.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Roanoke College Olin Galleries
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153.
For more info visit www.roanoke.edu. Valentine's Dinner at The Rescue Mission
community events
VALENTINES BANQUET AT THE RESCUE MISSION
Date: Monday evening, February 13, 2012
I will be hosting a Valentine's Banquet in the private dining room at the Roanoke Rescue Mission on Monday evening, February 13, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. We will have dinner, take a tour of the mission and have a musical guest. The dining room can accommodate 80 people. This special dinner is available for singles and couples. Anyone is welcome. The Modern Woodmen of America Fraternal Organization has agreed to match your donation. If you would like to attend, please send a check for $5, made payable Modern Woodmen of America, and send it to: Ernie Dale, 3531 Peters Creek Road, # 507, Roanoke, VA 24019. We will present these to the mission along with the matching funds.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:15 PM.
Rescue Mission
402 4th Street SE
Roanoke, VA 24013.
Yoga at Balanced Living Yoga Studio
mind and body
Balanced Living offers weekly Yoga Classes. Yoga classes are held Monday & Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm and Tuesday & Thursday mornings at 9:15 am.
Mind & Body: yoga. Contact: For more info or to participate please call 540.556.1611.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
5515 Williamson Rd
Roanoke, VA 24012-1439.
Altavista On Track Raffle of "Jimmy's Cafe" original painting by Altavista artist Karen Blaesing
community events
Altavista On Track (AOT) will hold a raffle for the original painting of "Jimmy's Cafe" created by local artist Karen Blaesing. Tickets may be purchased at AOT's office at 510 Seventh Street, second floor or from any board member. For additional information please call (434) 944-5530.
Cost: $1 each or $4 for five tickets. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:00 PM – Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 5:00 AM.
Altavista On Track
Second Floor Altavista Town Hall
510 Seventh Street
Altavista, VA.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Kick-Off Of Cell Phones For Soldier Collection Site
community events
More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers, and Altavista On Track are calling on all Americans to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 1 Million cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families need to support our troops continue.” says Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers co-founder. “It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”
Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at Altavista Art and Antiques:
623 Broad St. Altavista, VA 24517 (434-)309-1375
Hours: Tues/Wed - 11am-6pm
Thurs/Fri - 11am-7pm
Sat - 10am-5pm
“We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones
for Soliders,…
Cost: None. Contact: Jo Kelley.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 11:00 PM.
Altavista Arts & Antiques
623 Broad Street
Altavista, VA 24517.
RU Graduate Art Student Association Show
art/dance/theater
February 14 – March 2
Gallery 205, Porterfield Hall
RU graduate art students mount their own installations in various media.
Cost: Free. Contact: cvpa411@radford.edu.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012.
Gallery 205, Porterfield Hall
Radford University.
For more info visit www.radford.edu. Goya, Dali, Warhol: Masterpieces of World Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
art/dance/theater
This exhibition showcases works of art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, one of the premier art museums in the country. The selection of art demonstrates the breadth, depth, and variety of our state art museum's collection. Viewers will be able experience art from ancient times to the 20th century.
Free admission.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
RU Art Museum at the Covington Center, Radford University.
Altavista On Track Phase Three Founders Square Commemorative Brick Sale
special/seasonal events
Altavista On Track has launched Phase Three Two of the Founders Square commemorative brick program. A limited number of bricks are once again available for sale through the Spring of 2012. The area in front of Staunton River Memorial Library was designated as Founders Square by the Altavista Town Council.
This project provides an opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one, church, civic group or business. Order forms will continue to be available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe for Phase Three of the project. For more details, call the Altavista On Track office at 434-944-5530 or you may download a form at
http://altavistaontrack.com/images/stories/pdfs/commemorative%20bricks_revi.pdf
Commemorative Brick orders for Phase Three are now being accepted. If you missed the opportunity to be a part of Altavista's rich history in Phase One and Two, then pick up or download an order form and be a part of Phase Thre…
Cost: $75 4"x8" brick up to 3 lines with 20 characters per line, $125 8"x8" brick with up to 6 lines with 20 characters per line. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Order forms to purchase the bricks are available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch-Broad Street, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Jimmy's Cafe Print Sale
shopping and sales
Altavista On Track is currently offering a print by local artist Karen Blaesing. The scene is of Main Street Altavista, circa '40s, depicting Jimmy's Café It was painted from an actual photograph taken during that time. The prints are priced at $30.00 each on high quality archival paper. The print may be viewed and purchased at the Medicine Shoppe, Altavista Art and Antiques, AOT Office on 2nd floor of Town Hall or at AOT"S web site. The prints make a perfect nostalgic and affordable gift idea.
Cost: $30 each. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Altavista On Track office on second floor of Town Hall, Medicine Shoppe on Main Street, and Altavista Art and Antiques on Broad Street in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Scenes from Behind the Wall: Images of East Berlin 1989/1990
art/dance/theater
This black and white photography exhibit features images from an eight-day trip through East Germany in December and January 1989-90 during the waning days of Communism. This exhibition has traveled throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum for Fine Arts in Richmond. It has served as a vehicle for presenting sensitive and revealing views of a nation that was on the verge of reunification. Photographs were taken by American photographer Page Chichester and Helmut Brinkman, a German photographer. Travelogue/Dialogue was written by Page Chichester and Katharina Giebel-Chichester. Katharina, an artist and West German native, composed the second part of the commentary in the catalogue as a recollection of growing up with memories of the Berlin Wall. School field trips encouraged.
Winter Hours: please check our website for our hours.
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: free. Contact: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South Suite 1
Floyd, VA 24091.
Art Exhibition: Olin Gallery: Rob Humphreys-Cornucopia Smoyer Gallery: Kit Keith-Troubled Girls and Home Economics
art/dance/theater
• January 20th at 5:30 in Olin Recital Hall-Artist Lecture-Rob Humphreys
• January 20th from 6-8 in Smoyer Gallery-Opening Reception
Mr. Humphreys is a painter, printmaker, and maker of objects. Many people have known him personally: but not his work which he religiously hides and often enough destroys. Come look at the work.*
*Paraphrased and appropriated from Balthus, 1968
Kit got her start as a painter assisting her father, a self-taught artist, sign-painter and a master gold leaf letterer. Kit cites outsider art as an inspiration as she often will paint over a thrift store painting, incorporating the found imagery into her vision. Ms. Keith expresses her love of imagery from old magazines and advertisements. Kit's iconic portraits of elegant, wistful, figures, carefully placed on maps, old ledgers, and discarded papers are stoic, yet look as though they want to tell their stories. Her 12 year old son; Lincoln , is another driving force behind her creativity. His presence has inspired Ki…
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: Free Admission. Contact: Talia Logan 540-375-2332 mlogan@roanoke.edu.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Roanoke College Olin Galleries
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153.
For more info visit www.roanoke.edu. West End Community Market
community events
100% fresh and local, pasture raised meats, rainbow trout, organic fruit & produce, cut flowers, artisan baked goods, cheeses, prepared foods, and much more.
SNAP-EBT benefits accepted and doubled.
Year round rain or shine.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
West End Center for Youth on the corner of Patterson Ave. and 13th Street SW.
For more info visit www.leapforlocalfood.org. Zen Meditation
mind and body
Stone Mountain Zendo is a Zen Buddhist medi-
tation group to meets weekly to support and deepen our practice of the Buddhadharma. All are welcomed! Please contact us before your first visit on Facebook or Richard 293-1873.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
We meet in the basement of Christ Episcopal Church, corner of Franklin Road and Washington Avenue in the Old South-west. Please use the back stairs.
Zumba
mind and body
Move your feet to a Latin beat for a fun cardio workout that will tone and trim your body! Register and pay by first day of class monthly.
Cost: $20.00-$30.00. Contact: jamey.love@lynchburgva.gov.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM.
Fairview Center
Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
3621 Campbell Ave.
Lynchburg, 24501.
For more info visit www.lynchburgva.gov. American Legion, Post 3, BINGO!
community events
Contact: 389-3773.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
710 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA.
Blacksburg Old Time Jam
music and nightlife
Open jam featuring old-time mountain music, every Tuesday night 7-10 PM. Dancers welcome. Special late evening menu available at Gillies Restaurant.
Music: bluegrass, country, old-time. Contact: 540.961.2703.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Gillies Restaurant
153 College Ave
Blacksburg VA.
For more info visit www.nrot.org. Gregory Alan Isakov
Kirk Avenue Music Hall
Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Gregory Alan Isakov’s song-craft lends to the deepest lyrical masterpieces. With hints of his influences, Leonard Cohen, Iron and Wine, Gregory Alan Isakov has been described as “strong, subtle, a lyrical genius” and has shared the stage with touring artists such as Calexico, Mumford & Sons, Fiona Apple, DeVotchka, and Brandi Carlile. He has performed throughout the United States and Europe and appeared at numerous music festivals such as South By Southwest, Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Rocky Mountain Folks Fest.
Presented by GJ Productions 540-589-0546.
Ticket Price: $14, Students and 21 & under-$7.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:30 PM.
Kirk Avenue Music Hall
22 Kirk Avenue SW
Roanoke VA 24011.
For more info visit gregoryalanisakov.com. Altavista On Track Raffle of "Jimmy's Cafe" original painting by Altavista artist Karen Blaesing
community events
Altavista On Track (AOT) will hold a raffle for the original painting of "Jimmy's Cafe" created by local artist Karen Blaesing. Tickets may be purchased at AOT's office at 510 Seventh Street, second floor or from any board member. For additional information please call (434) 944-5530.
Cost: $1 each or $4 for five tickets. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 9:00 PM – Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:00 AM.
Altavista On Track
Second Floor Altavista Town Hall
510 Seventh Street
Altavista, VA.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Kick-Off Of Cell Phones For Soldier Collection Site
community events
More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers, and Altavista On Track are calling on all Americans to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 1 Million cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families need to support our troops continue.” says Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers co-founder. “It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”
Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at Altavista Art and Antiques:
623 Broad St. Altavista, VA 24517 (434-)309-1375
Hours: Tues/Wed - 11am-6pm
Thurs/Fri - 11am-7pm
Sat - 10am-5pm
“We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones
for Soliders,…
Cost: None. Contact: Jo Kelley.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 11:00 PM.
Altavista Arts & Antiques
623 Broad Street
Altavista, VA 24517.
RU Graduate Art Student Association Show
art/dance/theater
February 14 – March 2
Gallery 205, Porterfield Hall
RU graduate art students mount their own installations in various media.
Cost: Free. Contact: cvpa411@radford.edu.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012.
Gallery 205, Porterfield Hall
Radford University.
For more info visit www.radford.edu. Goya, Dali, Warhol: Masterpieces of World Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
art/dance/theater
This exhibition showcases works of art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, one of the premier art museums in the country. The selection of art demonstrates the breadth, depth, and variety of our state art museum's collection. Viewers will be able experience art from ancient times to the 20th century.
Free admission.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
RU Art Museum at the Covington Center, Radford University.
Altavista On Track Phase Three Founders Square Commemorative Brick Sale
special/seasonal events
Altavista On Track has launched Phase Three Two of the Founders Square commemorative brick program. A limited number of bricks are once again available for sale through the Spring of 2012. The area in front of Staunton River Memorial Library was designated as Founders Square by the Altavista Town Council.
This project provides an opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one, church, civic group or business. Order forms will continue to be available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe for Phase Three of the project. For more details, call the Altavista On Track office at 434-944-5530 or you may download a form at
http://altavistaontrack.com/images/stories/pdfs/commemorative%20bricks_revi.pdf
Commemorative Brick orders for Phase Three are now being accepted. If you missed the opportunity to be a part of Altavista's rich history in Phase One and Two, then pick up or download an order form and be a part of Phase Thre…
Cost: $75 4"x8" brick up to 3 lines with 20 characters per line, $125 8"x8" brick with up to 6 lines with 20 characters per line. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Order forms to purchase the bricks are available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch-Broad Street, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Jimmy's Cafe Print Sale
shopping and sales
Altavista On Track is currently offering a print by local artist Karen Blaesing. The scene is of Main Street Altavista, circa '40s, depicting Jimmy's Café It was painted from an actual photograph taken during that time. The prints are priced at $30.00 each on high quality archival paper. The print may be viewed and purchased at the Medicine Shoppe, Altavista Art and Antiques, AOT Office on 2nd floor of Town Hall or at AOT"S web site. The prints make a perfect nostalgic and affordable gift idea.
Cost: $30 each. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Altavista On Track office on second floor of Town Hall, Medicine Shoppe on Main Street, and Altavista Art and Antiques on Broad Street in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Scenes from Behind the Wall: Images of East Berlin 1989/1990
art/dance/theater
This black and white photography exhibit features images from an eight-day trip through East Germany in December and January 1989-90 during the waning days of Communism. This exhibition has traveled throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum for Fine Arts in Richmond. It has served as a vehicle for presenting sensitive and revealing views of a nation that was on the verge of reunification. Photographs were taken by American photographer Page Chichester and Helmut Brinkman, a German photographer. Travelogue/Dialogue was written by Page Chichester and Katharina Giebel-Chichester. Katharina, an artist and West German native, composed the second part of the commentary in the catalogue as a recollection of growing up with memories of the Berlin Wall. School field trips encouraged.
Winter Hours: please check our website for our hours.
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: free. Contact: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South Suite 1
Floyd, VA 24091.
Art Exhibition: Olin Gallery: Rob Humphreys-Cornucopia Smoyer Gallery: Kit Keith-Troubled Girls and Home Economics
art/dance/theater
• January 20th at 5:30 in Olin Recital Hall-Artist Lecture-Rob Humphreys
• January 20th from 6-8 in Smoyer Gallery-Opening Reception
Mr. Humphreys is a painter, printmaker, and maker of objects. Many people have known him personally: but not his work which he religiously hides and often enough destroys. Come look at the work.*
*Paraphrased and appropriated from Balthus, 1968
Kit got her start as a painter assisting her father, a self-taught artist, sign-painter and a master gold leaf letterer. Kit cites outsider art as an inspiration as she often will paint over a thrift store painting, incorporating the found imagery into her vision. Ms. Keith expresses her love of imagery from old magazines and advertisements. Kit's iconic portraits of elegant, wistful, figures, carefully placed on maps, old ledgers, and discarded papers are stoic, yet look as though they want to tell their stories. Her 12 year old son; Lincoln , is another driving force behind her creativity. His presence has inspired Ki…
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: Free Admission. Contact: Talia Logan 540-375-2332 mlogan@roanoke.edu.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Roanoke College Olin Galleries
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153.
For more info visit www.roanoke.edu. Basic Glass Fusing
art/dance/theater
Wed, Feb 15-March 14
5:30-8:30 pm
Students will be introduced to the basics of glass fusing. You will learn to cut glass, select the correct types of glass, and design a project.
Instructor: Amy Reed
Cost: $89, Supplies: $20.
Cost: 89, Supply Fee: $20. Contact: 276-656-5461.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112.
American Legion, Post 3, BINGO!
community events
Contact: 389-3773.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
710 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA.
Yoga at Balanced Living Yoga Studio
mind and body
Balanced Living offers weekly Yoga Classes. Yoga classes are held Monday & Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm and Tuesday & Thursday mornings at 9:15 am.
Mind & Body: yoga. Contact: For more info or to participate please call 540.556.1611.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
5515 Williamson Rd
Roanoke, VA 24012-1439.
FREE Carolina Shag & Line Dance Lessons
art/dance/theater
Presented by STAR CITY SHAGGERS, Basic 1 starts Wednesday , September 5th. Every Wednesday 7pm, Blueberry Hill Restaurant & Lounge. Association members Dee Jays spin your favorite Shag & Beach tunes. Come join in with the greatest fun loving dancing the Roanoke Valley has to offer. No membership required and there is never a fee for lessons, dancing or fun. The motto is NO DUES, NO RULES, JUST DANCE.
Dance: shag. Cost: NO COVER CHARGE.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Blueberry Hill Restaurant & Lounge.
For more info visit www.shaggin4fun.com. Altavista On Track Raffle of "Jimmy's Cafe" original painting by Altavista artist Karen Blaesing
community events
Altavista On Track (AOT) will hold a raffle for the original painting of "Jimmy's Cafe" created by local artist Karen Blaesing. Tickets may be purchased at AOT's office at 510 Seventh Street, second floor or from any board member. For additional information please call (434) 944-5530.
Cost: $1 each or $4 for five tickets. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:00 PM – Thursday, February 16, 2012, 5:00 AM.
Altavista On Track
Second Floor Altavista Town Hall
510 Seventh Street
Altavista, VA.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Kick-Off Of Cell Phones For Soldier Collection Site
community events
More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers, and Altavista On Track are calling on all Americans to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 1 Million cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families need to support our troops continue.” says Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers co-founder. “It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”
Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at Altavista Art and Antiques:
623 Broad St. Altavista, VA 24517 (434-)309-1375
Hours: Tues/Wed - 11am-6pm
Thurs/Fri - 11am-7pm
Sat - 10am-5pm
“We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones
for Soliders,…
Cost: None. Contact: Jo Kelley.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 11:00 PM.
Altavista Arts & Antiques
623 Broad Street
Altavista, VA 24517.
RU Graduate Art Student Association Show
art/dance/theater
February 14 – March 2
Gallery 205, Porterfield Hall
RU graduate art students mount their own installations in various media.
Cost: Free. Contact: cvpa411@radford.edu.
Thursday, February 16, 2012.
Gallery 205, Porterfield Hall
Radford University.
For more info visit www.radford.edu. RU Juried Student Show
art/dance/theater
February 16 – March 2
Reception: February 16, 5 – 7 pm
An annual student competition with awards for best of show in the undergraduate and graduate division. The Juried Student Show is open to all Radford University students (pick up an entry form in Porterfield 205 or the Art Museum at the Covington Center).
Cost: Free. Contact: cvpa411@radford.edu.
Thursday, February 16, 2012.
RUAM Downtown Gallery
Radford, Virginia
For directions, go to: http://rumuseum.asp.radford.edu/spaces/direct.html.
For more info visit www.radford.edu. Goya, Dali, Warhol: Masterpieces of World Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
art/dance/theater
This exhibition showcases works of art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, one of the premier art museums in the country. The selection of art demonstrates the breadth, depth, and variety of our state art museum's collection. Viewers will be able experience art from ancient times to the 20th century.
Free admission.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
RU Art Museum at the Covington Center, Radford University.
Altavista On Track Phase Three Founders Square Commemorative Brick Sale
special/seasonal events
Altavista On Track has launched Phase Three Two of the Founders Square commemorative brick program. A limited number of bricks are once again available for sale through the Spring of 2012. The area in front of Staunton River Memorial Library was designated as Founders Square by the Altavista Town Council.
This project provides an opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one, church, civic group or business. Order forms will continue to be available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe for Phase Three of the project. For more details, call the Altavista On Track office at 434-944-5530 or you may download a form at
http://altavistaontrack.com/images/stories/pdfs/commemorative%20bricks_revi.pdf
Commemorative Brick orders for Phase Three are now being accepted. If you missed the opportunity to be a part of Altavista's rich history in Phase One and Two, then pick up or download an order form and be a part of Phase Thre…
Cost: $75 4"x8" brick up to 3 lines with 20 characters per line, $125 8"x8" brick with up to 6 lines with 20 characters per line. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Order forms to purchase the bricks are available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch-Broad Street, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Jimmy's Cafe Print Sale
shopping and sales
Altavista On Track is currently offering a print by local artist Karen Blaesing. The scene is of Main Street Altavista, circa '40s, depicting Jimmy's Café It was painted from an actual photograph taken during that time. The prints are priced at $30.00 each on high quality archival paper. The print may be viewed and purchased at the Medicine Shoppe, Altavista Art and Antiques, AOT Office on 2nd floor of Town Hall or at AOT"S web site. The prints make a perfect nostalgic and affordable gift idea.
Cost: $30 each. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Altavista On Track office on second floor of Town Hall, Medicine Shoppe on Main Street, and Altavista Art and Antiques on Broad Street in Altavista.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Scenes from Behind the Wall: Images of East Berlin 1989/1990
art/dance/theater
This black and white photography exhibit features images from an eight-day trip through East Germany in December and January 1989-90 during the waning days of Communism. This exhibition has traveled throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum for Fine Arts in Richmond. It has served as a vehicle for presenting sensitive and revealing views of a nation that was on the verge of reunification. Photographs were taken by American photographer Page Chichester and Helmut Brinkman, a German photographer. Travelogue/Dialogue was written by Page Chichester and Katharina Giebel-Chichester. Katharina, an artist and West German native, composed the second part of the commentary in the catalogue as a recollection of growing up with memories of the Berlin Wall. School field trips encouraged.
Winter Hours: please check our website for our hours.
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: free. Contact: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South Suite 1
Floyd, VA 24091.
Toddler Tales
kids/tween/teens
Toddler Tales is back at Amazement Square! Join us every Thursday at 10:30 am and again during Family Fun Night on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 6pm in the Big Red Barn for an interactive storytime and activity. Ages 4 and under are welcome with their guardians on both Thursday mornings and on Family Fun Night.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 11:30 AM.
Amazement Square.
For more info visit www.amazementsquare.com. Art Exhibition: Olin Gallery: Rob Humphreys-Cornucopia Smoyer Gallery: Kit Keith-Troubled Girls and Home Economics
art/dance/theater
• January 20th at 5:30 in Olin Recital Hall-Artist Lecture-Rob Humphreys
• January 20th from 6-8 in Smoyer Gallery-Opening Reception
Mr. Humphreys is a painter, printmaker, and maker of objects. Many people have known him personally: but not his work which he religiously hides and often enough destroys. Come look at the work.*
*Paraphrased and appropriated from Balthus, 1968
Kit got her start as a painter assisting her father, a self-taught artist, sign-painter and a master gold leaf letterer. Kit cites outsider art as an inspiration as she often will paint over a thrift store painting, incorporating the found imagery into her vision. Ms. Keith expresses her love of imagery from old magazines and advertisements. Kit's iconic portraits of elegant, wistful, figures, carefully placed on maps, old ledgers, and discarded papers are stoic, yet look as though they want to tell their stories. Her 12 year old son; Lincoln , is another driving force behind her creativity. His presence has inspired Ki…
Art: art exhibition, art gallery. Cost: Free Admission. Contact: Talia Logan 540-375-2332 mlogan@roanoke.edu.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Roanoke College Olin Galleries
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153.
For more info visit www.roanoke.edu. Hollins University Founder's Day
community events
Hollins Founder's Day speaker Candice Ransom MA '08 will give her address on Margaret Wise Brown. Ransom is a children's book author and Hollins Graduate Program in Children's Literature faculty member. Part of Hollins University's yearlong Margaret Wise Brown Festival celebrating the huge body of work, including many timeless masterpieces of childhood, the author produced during her brief life.
Hollins' annual Founder's Day program honors the birth of its founder, Charles Lewis Cocke, who was born on February 21, 1820. In addition to the convocation, members of the senior class and a member of the campus community chosen by that class process to the Cocke family cemetery at the southeast end of campus and place a wreath on Mr. Cocke's grave.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 4:30 PM.
duPont Chapel, Hollins University.
Wheel Thrown Pottery
art/dance/theater
Thurs, Feb 16-March 15
5:30-8:30 pm
Get your hands dirty and learn the basic techniques of wheel thrown pottery! Learn the fundamentals, skills, and history in wheel thrown pottery. Students will be able to produce cylinders and bowls with consistency.
Instructor: Brian Tucker
Cost: $89, Supplies: $15.
Cost: 89, Supply Fee: $15. Contact: 276-656-5461.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
The Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112.
Beginning Photoshop
art/dance/theater
Thurs, Feb 9-March 1
6:00-8:00 pm
Students will learn to enhance and modify digital images in this hands-on introductory course. Focus will be upon working with the controls and using simple exercises to learn what each function does. Downloading digital images to e-mail, correction of redeye, simple correction of color, and learn which quick keys to use to jump from one function to another.
Instructor: Rick Dawson
Cost: $49.
Cost: 49. Contact: 276-656-5461.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville VA 24112.
Ladies Night at Metro!
music and nightlife
Food and drink specials...
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
14 Campbell Ave SE
Roanoke, VA 24011.
For more info visit www.metroroanoke.com. Reiki
mind and body
Loving Touch Center, a school for learning and healing, offers free meditation and mini Reiki healing sessions the first and third Thursdays of the month from 6-8 pm at the Rocky Mount Library in Franklin County.
Mind & Body: meditation. Cost: free. Contact: call Samuel or Anita, Reiki Master Teachers at 540.482.0805.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Zumba
mind and body
Move your feet to a Latin beat for a fun cardio workout that will tone and trim your body! Register and pay by first day of class monthly.
Cost: $20.00-$30.00. Contact: jamey.love@lynchburgva.gov.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM.
Fairview Center
Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
3621 Campbell Ave.
Lynchburg, 24501.
For more info visit www.lynchburgva.gov. Beginner Archery Ages 12-15
kids/tween/teens
Gain knowledge, skills and experience in this two-session class. Participants, ages 12-15 will learn using state of the art re-curve bows and equipment. This fun and exciting class will not only teach you how to safely and efficiently shoot your bow, but also maximize accuracy and efficiency.
Cost: CR $27 NCR $34. Contact: Outdoor Recreation 434-799-5215.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:30 PM – Thursday, February 23, 2012, 8:00 PM.
Meets at Coates Recreation Center
Danville, VA.
RU Spring Honors Recital
music and nightlife
Cost: Free. Contact: cvpa411@radford.edu.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Performance Hall in the Covington Center, Radford University.
For more info visit www.radford.edu. Author of "The Ring Scar" Loren Graham to Speak
community events
Loren Graham studied as a writer and composer at Oklahoma Baptist University, and he received an M.A. in English from Baylor University and an M.F.A. in poetry from the University of Virginia. He has since taught English and creative writing in Virginia and in Montana, where he currently is associate professor in languages and literature at Carroll College. His first book of poetry, "Mose" (1994), the story of a prison inmate in Texas, was called "a remarkable achievement" by the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," "a narrative both rich in allusion and motivations, a long poem both complex and yet easily approachable by the general reader, and, finally, staggering in its delineation of life gone wrong." His second book, "The Ring Scar" (2010), is the story of a divorce as told through the voices of the husband and wife. He was one of just 42 American poets chosen from over 1,000 applicants to receive a $25,000 fellowship in 2009 from the National Endowment for the Arts. Funding for this event is provided by the Dee H…
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:15 PM.
Green Drawing Room, Main, Hollins University.
Altavista On Track Raffle of "Jimmy's Cafe" original painting by Altavista artist Karen Blaesing
community events
Altavista On Track (AOT) will hold a raffle for the original painting of "Jimmy's Cafe" created by local artist Karen Blaesing. Tickets may be purchased at AOT's office at 510 Seventh Street, second floor or from any board member. For additional information please call (434) 944-5530.
Cost: $1 each or $4 for five tickets. Contact: Altavista On Track.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 17, 2012, 5:00 AM.
Altavista On Track
Second Floor Altavista Town Hall
510 Seventh Street
Altavista, VA.
For more info visit www.altavistaontrack.com. Altavista On Track Kick-Off Of Cell Phones For Soldier Collection Site
community events
More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers, and Altavista On Track are calling on all Americans to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 1 Million cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families need to support our troops continue.” says Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers co-founder. “It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”
Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at Altavista Art and Antiques:
623 Broad St. Altavista, VA 24517 (434-)309-1375
Hours: Tues/Wed - 11am-6pm
Thurs/Fri - 11am-7pm
Sat - 10am-5pm
“We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones
for Soliders,…
Cost: None. Contact: Jo Kelley.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 11:00 PM.
Altavista Arts & Antiques
623 Broad Street
Altavista, VA 24517.