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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! 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!
ASHVILLE
Time: 8pm | Place: Studio Roanoke, Roanoke, VA | Price: $12-$15
ASHVILLE is a dark, sad little comedy about blue collar small town America, mothers, daughters, drug dealers and love.
Celtic Woman
Time: 7:30pm | Place: Roanoke Civic Center, Roanoke, VA | Price: $44-$63
The awe inspiring vocalists Lisa, Chloë, Lynn and Alex along with the mesmerizing Celtic violinist Máiréad continue to capture the hearts of fans.
Tab Benoit
Time: 8pm | Place: Kirk Avenue Music, Roanoke, VA | Price: $25
With all the makings of an American music icon, Benoit has become one of the premiere roots stylist of the century.
Garnet Rogers (POSTPONED TO APRIL 10, 2010)
Time: 7:30pm | Place: Kirk Avenue Music, Roanoke, VA | Price: $12-$15
“Garnet Rogers is capable of awe-inspiring and unpredictable stuff – and that includes more than just music.”
Stanley Lewis Opening Reception/Lecture
Time: 6pm | Place: Hollins University, Roanoke, VA | Price: FREE
Painter Stanley Lewis creates stunningly beautiful works referencing urban landscape and intimate interior environments.
Roanoke Marginal Arts Festival
Time: Varies | Place: Varies, Downtown Roanoke, VA | Price: $20, passport to all events
For 6 days, under-represented communities, art forms, voices and artists declare their independence from the everyday! See full schedule here.
Curious George Live!
Time: Fri 10:30am/ 7pm, Sat 11am/3pm, Sun 1pm/5pm
Place: Salem Civic Center, Salem, VA | Price: $12-$40
Curious George takes everyone along on intriguing problem-solving adventures.
Lil Dave Thompson
Time: 8pm | Place: Blue 5, Roanoke, VA | Price: FREE
Thompson’s confident, aggressive guitar solos combine the buzz saw snarl of Albert King and the sweet, metallic sting of Little Milton.
Desire – A Valentine’s Ball
Time: 7pm | Place: Sheraton Roanoke, Roanoke, VA | Price: $75 pp (includes dinner)
This upscale Valentine’s Day event is back featuring the music of The Kings, a night full of dancing, and exceptional food and drink.
Love Wine? Love Chocolate?
Time: 3:30pm | Place: Chateau Morrisette, Floyd, VA | Price: $30
Spend a tantalizing afternoon surrounded by info and history about wine and food pairing and chocolate’s romantic evolution. Reservations required.
Frank Vignola
Time: 7:30pm | Place: Kirk Avenue Music, Roanoke, VA | Price: $15
The Frank Vignola Trio with monster bassist, Gary Mazzaroppi and young guitarist extraordinaire, Vinny Raniolo travel the globe, next stop, Roanoke!
RSO: Romantic Getaway
Time: Sun 3pm, Mon 8pm | Place: Jefferson Center, Roanoke, VA | Price: $7-$41
Maestro David Stewart Wiley along with pianist Tavit Tashjian, lead you on a romantic musical journey with Beethoven and Rachmaninoff.
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 …
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.
Whether you’re looking for bluegrass, dance, jazz, or even salsa, the star city has it all. Each week myScoper brings you LIVE! the best music and nightlife in the Roanoke area! Start your weekend early …
YES! myScoper.com snagged two tickets to this SOLD OUT show on Thursday, January 28 at Jefferson Center! All you have to do to get them is be the first person to email info@upUPperiscope.com with “Natalie …
January 25 to January 31, 2010
From a kids winter carnival to an Irish jigging folk duo and a backwards 1k race to an opera singing star… YOUR WEEK IN EVENTS IS WAITING! Get out there …
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, …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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.
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! …
