The Roanoker Social Datebook 2008/2009

February 8 rescue MIssIon volunTeer aPPrecIaTIon day Exceptional volunteers from each ministry area at the Rescue Mission are recognized. Join in this reception to honor volunteers and to learn more about volunteer opportunities at the Rescue Mission. Call 343-7227 or visit rescuemission.com. February 9 BroadWay In roanoke: “haIrsPray” Location: Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show. Visit roanokeciviccenter.com or call 853-2241. February 9 GIrls and WoMen In sPorTs day Locations: Various Sponsored by Virginia Amateur Sports, Inc. A half-day clinic for girls ages 7-13. The program will be held on six college campuses – Hollins university, Roanoke College, Ferrum College, Randolph College, and Sweet Briar university. Cost is $10. Call 343-0987 or visit commonwealthgames.org. February 12 ladysMITh Black MaMBazo Location: Jefferson Center 7:30 p.m. Best known for their captivating performance on Paul Simon’s Graceland album, this beloved choral group, largely responsible for sparking today’s interest in world music, shares the traditional music and culture of South Africa. Call 345-2550 or visit jeffcenter. org. February 14 TheconTeMPorarIes arT on The rocks: TaTToo FashIon shoW Join Thecontemporaries for an interactive art experience with plenty of refreshments and entertainment served, as always, on the rocks. Call lisa at 3425760 or email lthomas@artmuseumroanoke.org. February 14 Gala FanTasy concerT Presented by Opera Roanoke Spotlighting international stars and the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, this event will be a season highlight for Opera Roanoke. Visit operaroanoke.org or call 982-2742. march 13 shaMrockIn’ Bash Location: Jefferson Center Sponsored by EventZone New and traditional Celtic music. Enjoy green beer, dancing and dining. $10 in advance, $12 at the gate. Must be 21. Visit EventZone.org. march 14 sT. PaTrIck’s day Parade and celTIc FesTIval Location: Downtown Roanoke and Railside Plaza Sponsored by EventZone The second largest St. Patrick’s celebration in the Mid-Atlantic, with a huge parade followed by festival with vendors, live music, food and beverages. Parade, noon – 1 p.m. Festival, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Parade is free and adult festival tickets are $4; children under 12 are free. Visit EventZone.org. march 20 BroadWay In roanoke: “The raT Pack Is Back!” Location: Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre This tribute re-creates one of the famous “Summit at the Sands” hotel shows, when the “Rat Pack” created a freewheeling nightclub act starring Vegas’ four favorite sons: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin and Joey Bishop. Visit roanokeciviccenter.com or call 853-2241. march 27 rene MarIe Location: Jefferson Center 8 p.m. This Roanoke native and international jazz vocalist, widely regarded for her suppleness and range, lives every lyric as she liberates standard tunes and delivers socially provocative originals. Call 345-2550 or visit jeffcenter.org. march 28 Wake uP WITh The Bunny Location: Tanglewood Mall A morning of springtime fun as the Easter Bunny arrives at the mall. Call 989-4388. c0march 28 caBIn Fever Beach MusIc FesTIval Location: Roanoke Civic Center Exhibition Hall Sponsored by EventZone Doors open at noon for a full day of oldies, beach music, blues and dancing. $21 for adults in advance, $25 day of event. Children under 12 are free. Visit EventZone.org. march 29 “shakesPeare In sonG” Location: Shaftman Performance Hall, Jefferson Center Sponsored by Opera Roanoke Amy Cofield, soprano; Scott Williamson, tenor; Timothy Gaylard, piano. 2 p.m. Call 982-2742 or visit operaroanoke.org. march 31-apr. 11 “charloTTe’s WeB” Location: Trinkle Main Stage, Center in the Square, downtown Roanoke Presented by Mill Mountain Theatre Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure that this will never happen. Visit millmountain.org or call 342-5740. march tba Mda sTrIde and rIde Location: Tanglewood Mall Sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Call 989-4388. march tba lIve healThy vIrGInIa kITchen Tour Locations: Roanoke Sponsored by Virginia Amateur Sports, Inc. Provides the public the opportunity to visit six kitchens in the Roanoke area and to ask the sponsors, builders and homeowners how and what they did to renovate or build their kitchens. Call 3430987 or visit commonwealthgames.org. MARCH march 4-22 “GreaTer Tuna” Location: Trinkle Main Stage, Center in the Square, downtown Roanoke Presented by Mill Mountain Theatre Hilarious comedy about Texas’ third smallest town, where the lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band of citizens that make up this town are portrayed by only two performers, making this satire on life in rural America even more delightful as they depict all of the inhabitants of Tuna -- men, women, children and animals. Visit millmountain.org or call 342-5740. APRIl april 3 PIcnIc @ The PoPs: Glen caMPBell & The rso Location: Salem Civic Center The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra performs in its popular concert series. 8 p.m. Visit rso.com or call 343-9127. The Live Healthy Virginia Kitchen Tour, held in March and sponsored by Virginia Amateur Sports, provides an opportunity to visit six kitchens in the Roanoke area and ask sponsors, builders and homeowners how they renovated or built their kitchens. The R oanoker.com http://jeffcenter.org http://jeffcenter.org http://jeffcenter.org http://EventZone.org http://rescuemission.com http://rescuemission.com http://roanokeciviccenter.com http://operaroanoke.org http://roanokeciviccenter.com http://operaroanoke.org http://EventZone.org http://EventZone.org http://operaroanoke.org http://operaroanoke.org http://commonwealthgames.org http://commonwealthgames.org http://roanokeciviccenter.com http://millmountain.org http://millmountain.org http://commonwealthgames.org http://rso.com http://theroanoker.com

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