The Roanoker Social Datebook 2008/2009

november tba 5Th annual WoMen’s luncheon Location: Hotel Roanoke. Sponsored by the Art Museum of Western Virginia Now in its fifth year, the women’s luncheon celebrates women, art and education. Proceeds benefit Art Matters, an after-school outreach program that serves the children of Roanoke’s public housing complexes. Tickets are required, and corporate tables are available. Call 857-4386. Enjoy a wonderful Christmas parade in downtown Vinton at 7 p.m. Activities begin at 6 p.m. and the town Christmas tree will be lit. December 5-11 sounds oF The season Location: Tanglewood Mall Holiday musical performances by local vocal and instrumental groups. December 5 saleM chrIsTMas Parade Location: Main Street, Salem Enjoy southwest Virginia’s largest Christmas parade and celebrate the holiday season. Call 387-0267. December 5, 12, & 19 sunTrusT dIckens oF a chrIsTMas Location: Downtown Roanoke This annual festival is a valley favorite and includes a tree-lighting ceremony, a holiday parade, a pet costume contest and outdoor holiday movie. Call 3422028. December 6 BreakFasT WITh sanTa Location: Hotel Roanoke Sponsored by CHIP of Roanoke Valley Come get pictures with Santa and enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet. Plus holiday music, raffle items and crafts. All funds benefit CHIP of Roanoke Valley. Call the CHIP development office at 8576993,. ext. 131. December 6 sanTa arrIves By raIl Location: O. Winston Link Museum The kids will enjoy this fun-filled day of holiday activities, including door prizes and pictures with the jolly one himself. Admission is $5. Visit linkmuseum.org. December 6 GInGerBread FesTIval Location: Longwood Park, Salem live music, seasonal vendors, food and crafts and, of course, a gingerbread house competition make this annual holiday event fun for the whole family. Call 387-0267. December 7 holIday hoMes Tour Starting Location: Salem History Museum The Holiday Homes Tour opens the doors of some of Salem’s most spectacular and historic houses to eager visitors. Visit salemmuseum.org or call 389-6760. December 7 handel’s “MessIah” Location: Shaftman Performance Hall, Jefferson Center The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra performs. 3 p.m. Visit rso.com or call 343-9127. December 11-12 holIday WIneMakers dInner Location: Valhalla Vineyards, Roanoke Chef Jason Pollard presents an exquisite candlelight dinner paired with the vineyard’s top wines of the year. Reservations are required. $75-$85 per person. Call 725-9463. December 12 PIcnIc @ The PoPs: “holIday PoPs sPecTacular” Location: Salem Civic Center The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra performs in its popular concert series. 7 p.m. Visit rso.com or call 343-9127. December 13 chrIsTMas In The cave Location: Valhalla Vineyards, Roanoke Enjoy tours of the vineyard’s 200- foot underground cave decorated for the season. Featuring Deo Gloria at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. limited seating. No children allowed. Call 725-9463. December 13-14 7Th annual “holly days” oPen house Location: AmRhein Wine Cellars, Bent Mountain Share the joy of the season with holiday gourmet desserts while sampling AmRhein’s award-winning Virginia-style wines. Enjoy decorations and music while you shop for unique wine gifts. Special holiday prices, custom-wrapped gift baskets and gift certificates available. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Call 929-4632. December 13-14 souThWesT vIrGInIa BalleT PresenTs “The nuTcracker” Location: Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre. Presented by the Southwest Virginia Ballet Come watch one of the most wellknown and acclaimed ballets as performed by Roanoke’s talented dancers. Tickets $10-$29. Special discounts available to the youth outreach performance for school and day care centers on Friday, December 14th. Visit svballet.org. December 14 holIday concerT Location: Jefferson Center Presented by Roanoke College Children’s Choir The Roanoke College Children’s Choir’s 22nd annual Christmas concert. Performances begin at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call 345-2550. December 31 TheconTeMPorarIes neW year’s eve Gala Location: TBA Sponsored by Valley Bank Valley Bank presents Belle Epoque Ball. Don’t miss the opportunity to ring in the New year with extraordinary entertainment. For more information or to receive an invitation call lisa, at 3425760 or email lthomas@artmuseumroanoke.org. December 31 - Jan 1 MIdnIGhT on The MarkeT Location: Roanoke City Market Sponsored by EventZone Roanoke’s premier way to ring in the New year. Join us in downtown Roanoke to say goodbye to 2007 and welcome 2008. Call 342-2640. DECEMBER December 3 rIcky skaGGs FaMIly chrIsTMas Location: Jefferson Center 7:30 p.m. Just in time to ring in the Christmas season, Grammy-winning country and bluegrass singer Ricky Skaggs and band Kentucky Thunder perform holiday favorites steeped in America’s bluegrass and country music traditions. Information and tickets available at 345-2550 or jeffcenter.org. December 3-28 “a sIMPle GIFT” Location: Trinkle Main Stage, Center in the Square, downtown Roanoke Presented by Mill Mountain Theatre Bitten by the acting bug, 10-year-old Carrie O’Connor auditions for a play based on a children’s book written by her mother. Visit millmountain.org or call 342-5740. December 4 vInTon chrIsTMas Parade Location: Downtown Vinton Sponsored by the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce JANuARy January 15 BroadWay In roanoke: “aIn’T MIsBehavIn’” Location: Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre Now on its 30th Anniversary Tour, this Tony Award-winning musical will star 2003 American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard and Frenchie Davis, 2003 American Idol contestant and star of RENT on Broadway. Visit roanokeciviccenter.com or call 853-2241. The The Southwest Virginia Ballet will present its annual Nutcracker at the Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre on Dec. 13 and 14. There will be special discounts for a youth outreach performance for schools and day care centers on Dec. 14. R oanoker.com http://slaemmuseum.org http://rso.com http://jeffcenter.org http://svballet.org http://millmountain.org http://rso.com http://linkmuseum.org http://linkmuseum.org http://lthomas@artmuseumoranoke.org http://lthomas@artmuseumoranoke.org http://roanokeciviccenter.com http://roanokeciviccenter.com http://theroanoker.com

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