The Roanoker Social Datebook 2008/2009

NOVEMBER november 2 elIzaBeTh FuTral, soPrano Location: Shaftman Performance Hall, Jefferson Center Sponsored by Opera Roanoke Elizabeth Futral, soprano, in arias by G. F. Handel and Gustav Mahler’s Song of the Earth, both with orchestra. 2 p.m. Call 982-2742 or visit operaroanoke.org. november 5 nInTh annual servInG The kIds FIrsT dInner and aucTIon Sponsored by The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Roanoke Valley Location: Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center Raises funds to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Roanoke Valley. Programs offered by the clubs provide inspiration and hope to the future leaders of southwest Virginia. Individual tickets and corporate tables are available. Call 904-7401 or visit bgcswva.org. november 6 annual rescue MIssIon FashIon shoW Location: Holiday Inn Tanglewood Sponsored by Rescue Mission Hear uplifting testimonies and enjoy unique fashions and good food. Tickets available directly from the Rescue Mission. Call 343-7227 or visit rescuemission.net. november 6 arT MuseuM MeMBers only PrevIeW Location: Taubman Museum of Art The Art Museum invites members to tour the new facility before it opens to the public on Saturday. Docents will provide special guides through the building and the galleries. Call lisa at 540-342-5760 or email lthomas@artmuseumroanoke.org. november 7 TauBMan MuseuM oF arT oPenInG Gala Location: Taubman Museum of Art The party of the decade will open the new Art Museum in style with cocktails, extraordinary entertainment, dancing and visual excitement. 7 p.m. –12 p.m. Call 342-5760. november 8 TauBMan MuseuM oF arT PuBlIc oPenInG Location: Taubman Museum of Art The Taubman Museum of Art will be free and open to the public. Join us for exciting entertainment and performances, lectures and panel discussions, children’s activities and much more. 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Visit www.artmuseumroanoke.org. november 8-9 & 15-16 auTuMn harvesT souP Weekends Location: AmRhein Wine Cellars, Bent Mountain Relax in AmRhein’s cozy tasting social daTebook room as you sample award-winning Virginia-style wines and enjoy a delicious bowl of homemade soup. $8/person, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Call 929-4632. november 9, 10 MasTerWorks 2 “sPIrIT over oPPressIon” Location: Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra performs Sunday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 8 p.m.. Visit rso.com or call 343-9127. november 12-23 “coMe Back lITTle sheBa” (draMa) Location: Showtimers Community Theatre An emotionally remote recovering alcoholic and his dowdy, unambitious wife face a personal crisis when they take in an attractive lodger. Call 774-2660. november 13-16 The sTocked MarkeT Location: Roanoke Civic Center Sponsored by the Junior League of Roanoke Valley The Stocked Market is the Junior league of Roanoke Valley’s primary fundraiser, featuring opportunities to browse through exclusive vendors and merchandise. All proceeds benefit the community. Tickets required. Call 3433663 or visit jlrv.org. november 14 allen ToussaInT Location: Jefferson Center 8:00 p.m. Performing his songs made famous by the likes of The Rolling Stones, little Feat, Glen Campbell and Bonnie Raitt, the R&B legend hits the piano in a rare concert appearance featuring rollicking, earthy soul to gritty, rambunctious funk. Call 345-2550 or visit jeffcenter. org The Downtown Employee Halloween Costume Contest, held on Oct. 31, is a Halloween tradition. This shot was taken in Market Square. november 15 BreakFasT WITh sanTa Location: Tanglewood Mall Bring your kids to help welcome Santa to the valley. Have a fun morning of games, breakfast and crafts. limited to the first 100 pre-registered children. Registration begins November 9th. Visit shoptanglewood.comor call 989-4388. november 21 PIcnIc @ The PoPs: a sPecIal evenInG WITh vInce GIll Location: Salem Civic Center The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra’s popular concert series. 8 p.m. Visit rso. com or call 343-9127. november 22-23 holIday oPen house Location: Valhalla Vineyards, Roanoke Start your shopping early with great wine specials and related gifts. Call 7259463. november 22 souThWesT vIrGInIa BalleT’s nuTcracker Ball Location: Hotel Roanoke Sponsored by the Southwest Virginia Ballet A sophisticated evening of dining and dance, accompanied by a silent auction. Entertainment by The Kings. Visit svballet.org. november 25 BroadWay In roanoke: “dIrTy roTTen scoundrels” Location: Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre Based on the popular 1988 MGM film. Two men living on the French Riviera make a bet: The first to swindle $50,000 from a young heiress triumphs, the other must leave town. Visit roanokeciviccenter.com or call 853-2241. november 27 FnB druMsTIck dash 5k run & FaMIly Walk Location: Downtown Roanoke Sponsored by The Rescue Mission Sure to get you into the grateful spirit – run or walk to support ministries of the Rescue Mission. $10 for walkers, with a $50 cap for families of six or more (guarantees a sweatshirt), and $5 for strollers or dogs on leashes. Visit rescuemission. net or call 777-7687. november 28-Dec 22 FanTasyland Location: History Museum of Western Virginia A favorite History Museum tradition, in which the gallery is transformed into a winter wonderland with a collection of holiday scenes and mechanized figures that decorated department stores in and around Roanoke from the 1930s to the 1970s. Santa Claus is also on hand daily to tell stories and sing songs with children, and help one and all celebrate the true spirit of the season. Call 3425724. november tba 18Th annual Ms dInner oF chaMPIons Location: Hotel Roanoke. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Blue Ridge Chapter Community leaders are honored and funds are raised to support the local programs of the Blue Ridge chapter and for national research on multiple sclerosis. Tickets start at $150. Call 1-800FIGHTMS or visit nationalMSsociety. org/vab. Dogtober Fest, an October fundraiser for St. Francis of Assisi Dog Center, features a parade of breeds, games, contests, silent auction and more. H 2008-2009 http://operaroanoke.org http://rso.com http://bgcswva.org http://roanokeciviccenter.com http://roanokeciviccenter.com http://jlrv.org http://rescuemission.net http://rescuemission.net http://www.shoptanglewood.com http://rescuemission.net http://rescuemission.net http://rso.com http://rso.com http://svballet.org http://www.artmuseumroanoke.org http://www.artmuseumroanoke.org http://nationalMSsociety.org/vab http://nationalMSsociety.org/vab

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