The Roanoker Social Datebook 2008/2009

More than 60 beers from Mid-Atlantic micro and craft breweries will be served at Microfestivus in Elmwood Park on Aug. 9. Those age 21 and older are welcome to attend. Valhalla Vineyards offers a summer event season that includes music and dancing, The Moonlight Gourmet Wine Dinner and the Blessing of the Vines. auguSt 11 Black doG WIne & Jazz FesTIval aT chaTeau MorrIseTT Location: Chateau Morrisette Bands, wine tastings, food and craft vendors from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Scott Perry, Bill Adams and Bob Thomas present a tour of American roots music. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. Call 593-2865. auguSt 12 your FIrsT TIMe: collecTInG arT For BeGInners Location: First Floor. Taubman Museum of Art, Center in the Square Thecontemp oraries pres ent an enlightening lecture and cocktail series for the aspiring collector. The focus for this lecture will be fine art photography with area photographers. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Visit artmuseumroanoke.org. auguSt 22 saleM aFTer FIve concerT Location: Salem Farmer’s Market Featuring music by The Tams, a children’s area and a food court. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of Roanoke. Admission for Adults $5, Children 12 and under are free. Call 3753057. auguSt 25-26 WIne, cIder, and Mead on The Blue rIdGe WIne TraIl Location: Variousy Château Morrisette, Villa Appalachia, Blacksnake Meadery, AmRhein Wine Cellars, Shooting Creek Farm Brewery and Foggy Ridge Cider collaborate to present a food and drink progressive pairing. Purchase $30 tickets in advance or at any one of the participating locations. Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. or Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call 929-4632. auguSt 28 MonTGoMery counTy herITaGe day Location: The Montgomery Museum and Lewis Miller Regional Art Center, Christiansburg See vintage cars, tools, games, craft demonstrations and engines. Admission is free. Call 382-5644 or visit montgomerymuseum.org. auguSt 31 BlessInG oF The vInes Location: Valhalla Vineyards, Roanoke An ecumenical ser vice blessing grapes and harvest with processional through the vineyard. Ceremony starts at 2:30. Visit valhallawines.com or call 725-9463. July ongoing sunday sounds aT chaTeau MorrIseTTe, Location: Chateau Morrisette Bring the family for an afternoon of music on the lawn. Grilled foods, soft drinks and wine available for purchase. Bring seating if desired. Entertainment 14 p.m., no charge. Call 593-2865. July ongoing Wake ForesT MBa MovIes In The Park, July 11, auG. 8, sePT. 12 and ocT. 10 Location: Elmwood Park, downtown Roanoke. Sponsored by Downtown Roanoke Inc., City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation, WSLQ/Q99, WDBJ-TV 7 and the City of Roanoke Parks and Recreation. On the second Friday of every month Elmwood Park will feature a new movie. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars – free of charge. July 11: “Hitch” (PG-13); Aug. 8: “Bee Movie” (PG); Sept. 12: “Footloose” (PG); Oct. 10: Fright Night – “Ghostbusters” (PG). Call 342-2028. AuGuST auguSt 9 ronald Mcdonald house charITIes Gala Location: Hotel Roanoke. Sponsored by Ronald McDonald House Charities Gala An optional black-tie evening of fine wines, dinner, dancing to live music by Domino, live and silent auctions. The Gala benefits the Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Room in Roanoke. Tables of 8 are $550. Individual tickets are $75. Visit roanokeronaldmcdonald.com auguSt 9 MIcroFesTIvus Location: Elmwood Park, downtown Roanoke. Sponsored by The Square Society Taste more than 60 beers from 20 micro and craft breweries from the Mid-Atlantic region. Proceeds to benefit Center in the Square. 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Must be 21 to attend. Admission is $6, drink servings cost extra. Call 992-5160 or visit microfestivus.com for full pricing details. SEPTEMBER September 5 cork and curTaIn 2008 Location: Hotel Roanoke An elegant night, this fundraising event offers wine tasting, live auctions, and a gourmet dinner experience. Tickets are $100 for patron seating, $120 for benefactor seating. Preferred tables are $1,800 and can seat up to 10. Call 342-5740. The R oanoker.com http://montgomerymuseum.org http://montgomerymuseum.org http://artmuseumroanoke.org http://valhallawines.com http://roanokeronaldmcdonald.com http://roanokeronaldmcdonald.com http://microfestivus.com http://theroanoker.com

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