March 8 to March 14, 2010
From Americana round tables to a Cuban Bachata and a full day of St. Pat’s fun (FYI… the St. Pat’s Events are highlighted in green)… YOUR WEEK IN EVENTS IS …
March 8 to March 14, 2010
From Americana round tables to a Cuban Bachata and a full day of St. Pat’s fun (FYI… the St. Pat’s Events are highlighted in green)… YOUR WEEK IN EVENTS IS WAITING! Get out there and heart your community! If you want to see everything happenin’ in our greater Roanoke Valley and beyond, check out our main calendar of events here or for the best of the best, pick up A Useful Paper today! It’s all FREE, yo!
Sessions Americana
Time: 7:30pm | Place: Kirk Ave Music Hall, 22 Kirk Ave, Roanoke, VA | Price: $10
This format feels very theatrical and though the musicians face each other, the audience feels drawn into the circle by the warmth, joy and camaraderie that emanate outwards.
Tuesday Salsa Social
Time: 8pm | Place: Blue 5, 312 2nd Street, Roanoke, VA | Price: $5
Beginners welcome to learn from 8-9pm and the social dancing begins after that! The Bachata dance is a four-step beat achieved with a walking Cuban hip motion.
The Galen Kipar Project
Time: 10pm | Place: Martin’s, 413 First Street, Roanoke, VA | Price: FREE
“Playfully pushing the edge [...] It is smart, daring, and unashamed to own up to its classical and jazz roots.” -Asheville Magazine
Artist Lecture by Jeffery Stockberger
Time: 5pm | Place: Roanoke College, Salem, VA | Price: FREE
His desire to paint the figure, compose more dynamic spaces and develop a more expressive brushstroke has led him to the amorphous discipline of an indirect process.
Jerry Seinfeld
Time: 7pm | Place: Roanoke Civic Center, Roanoke, VA | Price: $65-$78
Recently hailed as “the master stand-up comic of his generation” and “the best comedian of our time,” America’s premier comedian is hitting the road in a return to his first love.
Riverdance Challenge
Time: 10:30am | Place: Jefferson Street, Downtown Roanoke, VA | Price: FREE
Roanoke’s going for it, the longest Riverdance line in the World, that is! Be a part of this history making event by joining in the line before the parade.
McDonald’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Time: 11am | Place: Downtown Roanoke, VA | Price: FREE
The Parade goes from Jefferson St. to Campbell Ave. In front of Market Building to Williamson Road. Enjoy pipe and drum bands from all over the region.
Roanoke Celtic Festival
Time: 10am-5pm | Place: Downtown Roanoke, VA | Price: FREE
Live entertainment including Celtic dancers and Second Wynde, Roanoke’s legendary Celtic band. Plus food & beverage and even a bonniest knees contest.
Alma Church Choir & Peter Piek
Time: 9pm | Place: Blues BBQ, 107 Market St, Roanoke, VA | Price: FREE
The Alma Church Choir and Peter Piek are German artists that play “AmbientFolk” and “Crazy German Akkustik-Rock.” Plus, both of them will be playing at SXSW this year.
The Boxcar Children
Time: 2pm | Place: Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke, VA | Price: $12-$15
This thrilling story is about 4 orphaned siblings in the Depression era. The children discover the rewards and perils of life on the run as well as keeping their family together.
March 1 to March 7, 2010
From cooking with couscous to starbombing and new exhibitions at the Taubman to a family fun day at Jefferson Center… YOUR WEEK IN EVENTS IS WAITING! Get out there and …
February 22 to February 28, 2010
From Roanoke’s brand new salsa club social to Celtic music and weekend wellness retreats to Toy Story… YOUR WEEK IN EVENTS IS WAITING! Get out there and heart your community! …
February 15 to February 21, 2010
From Mardi Gras to CATS to the last 2 days of Marginal Arts Festival goodness (full marginal schedule here)… YOUR WEEK IN EVENTS IS WAITING! Get out there and heart …
February 12 to February 14, 2010
Courtesy of RoanokeOutside.com, By Pete Eshelman
From snowy winter hiking to cross country skiing and learning how to start composting there’s no reason to stay indoors this weekend. RoanokeOutside.com highlights our …
A Valentine from myScoper to YOU!
Just be the first person to email info@upUPperiscope.com with “Dee Dee” in the subject line (don’t forget to include your name) and you’ll win a pair of tickets for you …
Blues, jazz, jam, stand-up and even high flying circus shenanigans are all available for your viewing/listening pleasure plus a few lovey dovey Valentine treats and Fat Tuesday indulgences. Each week myScoper brings you LIVE! the …
The myScoper girls got a sneak peak at Studio Roanoke’s new production, Ashville by Lucy Thurber, last night (BTW… it opens today, February 9th and runs through Valentines Day)… and all we have to say …
February 8 to February 14, 2010
From celtic vocalists to American music icons and dark comedies about love to a curious little monkey… YOUR WEEK IN EVENTS IS WAITING! Get out there and heart your community! …
From January through March we’re sharing the best of winter at area ski resorts within a five state radius. Whether you like to shred it up in the park, take on double black diamonds, snowshoe, …
February 5 to February 7, 2010
Courtesy of RoanokeOutside.com, By Pete Eshelman
Snow, snow, snow and more snow has been pounding our area but that’s no reason to stay indoors… there’s plenty to do outside this weekend. …
Your guide to openings, exhibitions, and art you just can’t miss! The star city is teaming with outlets of the artistic persuasion, some good, some bad, and some well… strange, but most worth a gander. …
Whether you’re looking for blues, country, reggae or just a rockin’ party, the star city has it all. Each week myScoper brings you LIVE! the best music and nightlife in the Roanoke area! Start your …
February 1 to February 7, 2010
From FREE MONEY! (yes, free!!!!) to DJ Spooky and the Blacksburg Supercross, there’s plenty to keep your blood pumpin’ this week… YOUR WEEK IN EVENTS IS WAITING! Get out there …
Big Ideas, Bright Minds Lecture Series at Taubman
This lecture presents Paul D. Miller, also known as DJ Spooky, that Subliminal Kid, is a composer, multimedia artist and writer. His work as a media artist has …
February 12 to February 14, 2010
Courtesy of RoanokeOutside.com, By Pete Eshelman
From snowy winter hiking to cross country skiing and learning how to start composting there’s no reason to stay indoors this weekend. RoanokeOutside.com highlights our …
The myScoper girls got a sneak peak at Studio Roanoke’s new production, Ashville by Lucy Thurber, last night (BTW… it opens today, February 9th and runs through Valentines Day)… and all we have to say …
Local author John Anderson appeared on NBC’s Today Show this morning with his wife Sharon to discuss his new book, Stand By Her: A Breast Cancer Guide for Men. Watch the video from this morning …
Roanoke’s newest (and maybe only?) soup restaurant, Crock & Roll, will open it’s doors with a ribbon-cutting and soup party on Monday, January 25th. Check out the details we received this week…
Please join us as …
A Valentine from myScoper to YOU!
Just be the first person to email info@upUPperiscope.com with “Dee Dee” in the subject line (don’t forget to include your name) and you’ll win a pair of tickets for you …
Shop Local and Get Awesome Deals… Grow a Sustainable Downtown with Your Dollars… Bring Back The $2 Bill. Here’s what a $2 bill can get you when you shop local during the entire month of February.
March 8 to March 14, 2010
From Americana round tables to a Cuban Bachata and a full day of St. Pat’s fun (FYI… the St. Pat’s Events are highlighted in green)… YOUR WEEK IN EVENTS IS …
