The Roanoker Social Datebook 2008/2009

September 13 PeT adoPTIon aT chaTeau MorrIseTTe Location: Chateau Morrisette Chateau Morrisette, in alliance with the Floyd Animal Rescue and other rescue groups, presents homeless animals available for adoption from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Crafters, artisans and information groups also present. Call 593-2865. September 14 conservaTIon celeBraTIon 2008 Location: Kegley Farm (next to Old Monterey Golf Club). Sponsored by Western Virginia Land Trust Come to the farm for a day of music, food and drink. Presentation of the Vic Thomas conservation award. All proceeds benefit land preservation in Roanoke and surrounding areas. Call 9850000 or visit westernvirginialandtrust. org for details. September 14 “MenoPause The MusIcal” Location: Jefferson Center Back by popular demand, this hilarious celebration of women and “the change” features parodies of well-known baby boomer songs. Call 345-2550 or visit jeffcenter.org. September 17-28 “BIloxI Blues” (coMedy) Location: Showtimers Community Theatre A New york City teenager named Eugene Jerome enlists in the u.S. Army during the last year of World War II in 1945. Eugene is sent to basic training at Biloxi, Miss., where he must live with a variety of fellow soldiers from all walks of life while also enduring the whims of a mentally unstable drill sergeant. Call 774-2660. September 18 TheconTeMPorarIes: arT on The rocks Location: TBA Join the Taubman Museum of Art for an interactive art experience with plenty of refreshments and entertainment served as always on the rocks. The cover is $10 per person but FREE for Contemporaries members! For more information, contact lisa at 540-342-5760 or email lthomas@ artmuseumroanoke.org. September 20 annual MoonlIGhT sToMP Location: AmRhein Wine Cellars, Bent Mountain Join AmRhein under the harvest moon to stomp grapes “I love lucy” style, sip award-winning Virginia wines and roast marshmallows by a bonfire. Dress as your favorite lucy character for a lucy look-alike contest, and have a custom wine label made with your picture as a unique gift. $10/person, begins at 4 p.m. Call 929-4632. September 20 sunTrusT’s BIG lIck Blues FesTIval Location: Elmwood Park Sponsored by EventZone social daTebook Come out for a day of great music, food, contests, and fun! 2 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. $16 in advance, $19 at gate, children under 12 are free. Visit biglickblues.org. September 22 14Th annual 18-hole caPTaIn’s choIce GolF TournaMenT Location: Hunting Hills Golf Club Sponsored by Roanoke County Schools Education Foundation An annual golf tournament that raises funds for student and classroom scholarships. Call 562-3797. September 22-23 ouTdoor TheaTer aT chaTeau MorrIseTTe – “sToP The Press” Location: Chateau Morrisette A comedy in two acts by Brack llewellyn. The Zephyr is a small newspaper struggling to compete with a larger, corporate-owned paper in the seaside resort town of Belle Port. Tickets are $12.50 in advance or $15 at the gate (Wine Club Members $10.) Curtain times are Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call 593-2865. September 25 BroadWay In roanoke: “chIcaGo” Location: Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre Murderesses Velma Kelly (a chanteuse and tease who killed her husband and sister after finding them in bed together)and Roxie Hart (who killed her boyfriend when she discovered he wasn’t going to make her a star) find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago. Visit roanokeciviccenter.com or call 853-2241. September 26-28, oct 3-5 lu MerrITT sr., 30Th annual oPen TennIs TournaMenT Location: Hidden Valley Country Club Sponsored by Apple Ridge Farm All proceeds benefit Apple Ridge Farm, a nonprofit organization that provides less fortunate children with enriching experiences. Visit appleridge.org or call the Apple Ridge office at 982-1322. September 27 henry sTreeT herITaGe FesTIval Location: Elmwood Park A celebration of African American music, art, foods and culture to benefit the Harrison Museum of African American Culture. live entertainment, children’s activities, ethnic foods, information, and more. Call 345-4818 or visit harrisonmuseum.com. September 27-28 20Th annual sMITh MounTaIn lake WIne FesTIval Location: Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce Bridgewater Plaza Enjoy a weekend at the lake and sample some of the region’s finest wines. Tickets at the gate are $23 for a taster, $12 for a nontaster. Call 1-800-676-8203. September 28 arT In The alley Location: Langhorn Place, Salem 39th annual event exhibiting the works of regional artists. Seven regular artists participate in the exhibit as well as approximately 12 invited artists. Call 389-6357. September 28 Walk To cure dIaBeTes Location: Virginia Museum of Transportation. Sponsored by Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Take a three-mile walk through downtown Roanoke to raise funds for diabetes research. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Walk starts at 2 p.m. September 29 2nd annual GolF TournaMenT To BeneFIT JeFFerson cenTer Location: Roanoke Country Club Sponsored by Jefferson Center Fun tournament to benefit maintenance of Jefferson Center in downtown Roanoke. Contact info@jeffcenter.org or call 343-2624, ext. 212. September tba alzheIMer’s assocIaTIon MeMory Walk Location: Hollins University Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association T he A l z he i me r’s Ass o c i at i on’s national signature event to help those battling Alzheimer’s disease. Call the Central and Western Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association at 434-9736122 or visit alzcwva.org. September tba GaTher To Gavel 2008 Location: Kyle House Ballroom, Fincastle Sponsored by Historic Fincastle, Inc. The 5th Annual Art Auction includes a live auction of a variety of artwork from local and regional artists. Tickets are $15 each and include two complimentary drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Call Historic Fincastle, Inc. at 473-3077. September tba sMl charITy hoMe Tour Gala & sIlenT aucTIon Location: TBA Meet the homeowners of the homes featured on the 2008 Smith Mountain Charity Home Tour. Tickets required. Call 297-TOuR or visit smlcharityhometour.com. The musical “Chicago” will appear Sept. 25 at the Performing Arts Theatre of the Roanoke Civic Center. The show is part of a series called “Broadway in Roanoke.” H 2008-2009 http://biglickblues.org http://harrisonmuseum.com http://roanokeciviccenter.com http://roanokeciviccenter.com http://westernvirginialandtrust.org http://westernvirginialandtrust.org http://appleridge.org http://jeffcenter.org http://alzcwva.org http://smlcharityhometour.com http://smlcharityhometour.com

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