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Featuring the Norman Rockwell exhibit at the Taubman

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Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) No Swimming, Cover of The Saturday Evening Post, June 4, 1921 Oil on canvas, 25 1/4 x 22 1/4 in. Norman Rockwell Museum Collections American Chronicles:The Art of Norman Rockwell has been organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It is presented by Friendship Living with additional generous support made possible by WDBJ-7; Kroger; Boxley Materials Company; Kate and Drew Parker; Carillon Clinic; the National Endowment for the Arts; the Henry Luce Foundation; Curtis Licensing, a division of “The Saturday Evening Post”; the Norman Rockwell Family Agency; and the Stockman Family Foundation.

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community spotlight NORMAN ROCKWELL AT THE TAUBMAN

By Gene Marrano

New Taubman gallery debuts with Opening Shindy

nce it was a space planned for an IMAX theater, plans that were abandoned before the Taubman Museum of Art opened in 2008. It sat dormant for years until a major remodeling just completed turned it into a special exhibition gallery with a separate entrance so it can be used for ticketed events at the otherwise free admission museum. Now that “Special Exhibition Gallery” as it is currently called – the Taubman staff would be happy to talk about selling the naming rights – debuts to the public on March 20 with American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell that has been organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. More than 100 original works from the popular American artist, best known for his iconic covers of The Saturday Evening Post, will be on loan from the Norman Rockwell Museum in Massachusetts through June 12. The night before the opening (on March 19) the Taubman is staging the “Opening Shindy”, celebrating the new gallery opening while focusing on the 1940’s-era Rockwell, specifically targeting 1949. American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell spans more years than that but focusing on the 40’s

museum members can view American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell for free while non-member adults will pay $12.50. DiGangi says the Taubman sees the new Special Exhibition Gallery as a way to lure more people to the downtown Roanoke museum, including those “[throughout] the mid-Atlantic … increasing the profile for the museum.” Amy G. Moorefield, the Deputy Director of Exhibitions and Collections, says 55 “major paintings”, 323 covers from The Saturday Evening Post, and photographs will be on display until June 12. “It’s a very large exhibition,” she notes. “Norman Rockwell’s paintings are considered national icons.”

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) The Peace Corps (JFK’s Bold Legacy), 1966 Cover and story illustration for Look Oil on canvas, 45 1/2 x 36 1/2 in. Courtesy of the Norman Rockwell Family Agency Norman Rockwell Museum Collections

means live big band tunes from the Star Dusters and the opportunity to retro dress. “He was still prolific in the [19]60’s and 70’s,” notes Holly DiGangi, the Deputy Director of Development at the Taubman. The Opening Shindy includes “Americana Hors d’oeuvres” and a sneak peek at the Rockwell exhibit, with spotlight tours available

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) I’m Thinking About My Kiddie, 1922, Raybestos brake parts advertisement Oil on canvas en grisaille, 12 x 18 in. Courtesy of the Norman Rockwell Family Agency Norman Rockwell Museum Collections

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for those wanting to know more about the artist and the America he chronicled. Tickets to the Shindy are $49 in advance by March 18; $59 at the door. (See taubmanmuseum. org for advance tickets.) There will be a themed photo booth to snap some memorable group pictures and 40’s-era dance instruction during the early cocktail hour. Rockwell held war bond parties during World War II and DiGangi says the Opening Shindy is “playing off of that [theme].” The Opening Shindy, a kickoff party and a fundraiser (remodeling the new 3,400 square foot gallery cost more than a million dollars), is from 7-11pm. It also costs money to borrow, ship and insure the Rockwell exhibition. Once it opens,

Major construction for the new gallery ended a few months ago, with final touches to the flooring and a period of acclimatizing then taking place, making sure the humidity levels, temperature and other factors were acceptable. The exhibit will be hung in early March before the Opening Shindy and the exhibit debut. DiGangi thinks visitors will be impressed by “the intricacy” of Rockwell’s work when viewing the originals – not just a print or a magazine cover. “We’re super-excited,” she exclaims. The Taubman Museum staff figures the public will also feel that way when they view American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell.

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) Freckles, 1954, Kellogg Company Corn Flakes advertisement Oil on canvas, 14 3/4 x 14 3/4 in. Courtesy of the Norman Rockwell Family Agency Norman Rockwell Museum Collections

Gene Marrano is an award-winning print, news radio and cable TV journalist who has reported about people, places and events in the Roanoke Valley for almost twenty years. He has written for many local publications - including CITY Magazine - and for media outlets elsewhere during that time. He's also an avid runner who makes good use of Roanoke's growing greenway system - and recently has "dabbled" in the creative arts - appearing in several plays and painting.

Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) A Scout Is Helpful, 1939, Cover of Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Life, February 1941 and Boy Scouts of America calendar, 1941 Oil on canvas, 34 x 24 in. Courtesy of the Norman Rockwell Family Agency Norman Rockwell Museum Collections

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Roanoke Ballet Theatre Roanoke Ballet Theatre (RBT) will be performing on April 2 at 11:30 and 1pm at The Taubman Museum of Art’s exhibit, “Norman Rockwell Suite,” based on several of Norman Rockwell’s paintings such as the “Brass Merchant” and “The girl in the Mirror. RBT will present this performance in conjunction with

Lyric Theatre Wednesday. March 16 8:00PM

From the days of playing local juke joints, to headlining major festivals, JJ Grey remains an unfettered, blissful performer, singing with a blue-collared spirit over the bone-deep grooves of his compositions. His presence before an audience is something startling and immediate. At times a funk rave-up, other times a sort of mass-absolution for the mortal weaknesses that make him and his audience human. Don’t miss JJ Grey and his band, Mofro, performing live at the Lyric Theatre! thelyric.com | (540) 951-0604

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The Taubman Museum of Art, and their upcoming exhibit American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell. This premier ballet is being choreographed by the 2014 Virginia Commission of the Arts: Choreography fellow William Smith, and danced by the professionals of RBT. “This collaboration is a great showing of how well the arts in Roanoke work together,” states Sandra Meythaler the Artistic Director of RBT. The performance is free and open to the public, so bring your family and watch as RBT makes the art “Jump off the wall!” roanokeballet.org | (540) 345-6099

Hear and now

Left to right: Kris Roberts, Chris Flowers, Michael Jemison, Patrick Clanton

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Three two-night performances are scheduled during the 2016 season as The Music Series at Mill Mountain Theatre returns next month. After a successful inaugural season last year with the two one-night performances selling out, Mill Mountain Theatre will expand the music series to two nights beginning with The Music of Motown on March 11 and 12. Mill Mountain Theatre will bring more than 30 of Motown’s iconic hits to the Trinkle Main Stage with two consecutive nights of top tunes beginning March 11. The audience can enjoy their favorite beverages in the informal concert setting as they are entertained with lively music that includes “Mr. Postman,” a number one chart topper on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961 along with “You Can’t Hurry Love,” one of 10 number one hits by The Supremes. “For the past three years, Mill Mountain Theatre has been fortunate to have Seth Davis as our resident musical director. Once again, the audience will get to experience his incredible talent as his masterful music direction and arranging will be heard throughout The Music of Motown,” Ginger Poole, producing artistic director for Mill Mountain Theatre said. millmountain.org | (540) 342-5740

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One in 14 high school students in the Roanoke area have reported trying heroin at least once. Alcohol and substance abuse among youth is on the rise in the Roanoke Valley. Heroin overdose deaths in Virginia nearly doubled from 2011-2013. The Roanoke Youth Area Substance Abuse Coalition states that drug use, including heroin, is not limited to any racial or socioeconomic group and therefore is more than an inner city dilemma. Roanoke Children’s Theatre will start a conversation on teen substance abuse, including heroin, with their next production of The Ice Cream Man, a play targeting substance abuse, as part of the RCT4TEENS program. The Ice Cream Man will run from March 10-13, 2016 in the Dumas Center (108 First Street NW). The Ice Cream Man rings with honesty, authenticity, humor and poignancy - continuing with RCT’s mission to use theatre to educate parents and teens about issues they are facing. This play follows the lives of high school students caught in the larger web of school, parties, pressures and the ever-present temptation of drugs and alcohol. “I am proud that RCT [through the medium of live theatre] will provide the platform, the excuse, the time and place to learn about substance abuse,” said Pat Wilhelms, Artistic Director of RCT. “Health care professionals will be on hand after every performance. Together we can raise healthy kids whose dreams can come true.” roanokechildrenstheatre.org | (540) 400-7795 MARCH 2016

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Robert Glasper Trio 8PM, Jefferson Center (540) 345-2550 jeffcenter.org

Elton John 8:00PM Berglund Coliseum (540) 853-LIVE theberglundcenter.com

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra 7:30PM, Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (540) 231-5300 | rso.com

Saturday, March 5 Southwest Virginia Ballet Presents: Ties 7PM, Jefferson Center (540) 345-2550 jeffcenter.org Roanoke Symphony Orchestra 7:30PM, Berglund Center (540) 343-9127 | rso.com

Thursday, March 10 The Music of Motown March 10, 2016 Mill Mountain Theatre (540) 342-5740 millmountain.org

Friday, March 11 Red Baraat 7:30PM, Carnegie Hall WV (304)645-7917 | carnegiehallwv.org

Wednesday, March 16 JJ Grey & Mofro 8:00PM The Lyric Theatre (540) 951-4771 thelyric.com

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Saturday, March 19 Danu 7:30PM, Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (540) 231-5300 | rso.com

Sunday, March 20 Exposition III: Resonance 4:30PM Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre in the Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech

(804) 853-LIVE theberglundcenter.com

Ongoing Performances Lying in State February 11 - March 20, 2016 Barter Theatre, Abingdon, VA (276) 628-3991 | bartertheatre.com The Ice Cream Man March 10-13, 2016 Roanoke Children’s Theatre (540) 400-7795 roanokechildrenstheatre.org Aesop’s Fables 7:00PM, March 12-19, 2016 Mill Mountain Theatre (540) 342-5740 millmountain.org

Between Salon and Swing: The World of Novelty Piano 7:30PM, Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (540) 231-5300 | artscenter.vt.edu

Little Old Ladies in Tennis Shoes March 17-26, 2016 Th. - Fri. 7:30PM Sat. 2:30PM & 7:30PM Attic Productions (540) 473-1001 atticproductions.info

Thursday, March 24

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Emanuel Az, piano 7:30PM, Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (540) 231-5300 | artscenter.vt.edu

Alonzo King LINES Ballet 7:30PM, April 2, 2016 Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (540) 231-5300 | artscenter.vt.edu

Wednesday, March 23

Chris Eldridge & Julian Lage 7:30PM, Jefferson Center (540) 345-2550 jeffcenter.org

Tuesday, March 29 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! 6:30PM Berglund Performing Arts Theatre

La Traviata 7:30PM, April 8, 2016 3:00PM, April 10, 2016 Shaftman Performance Hall, The Jefferson Center (540) 345-2550 | operaroanoke.org .

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Robert Glasper Trio

Following the breakthrough commercial and critical success of his two GRAMMY-winning R&B-oriented Black Radio albums, Robert Glasper returns to his acoustic jazz roots with Covered (The Robert Glasper Trio recorded live at Capitol Studios). The album reunites Glasper with bassist Vicente Archer and drummer Damion Reid, reforming the trio that created his first two Blue Notes releases, Canvas (2005) and In My Element (2007).

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VISIONS CALENDAR Contemporary Redux: Selections from the Collection January 16 - September 4, 2016 Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke (540)342-5760 taubmanmuseum.org A Portrait of George Washington: The Man, The Soldier, and The President February 6 - July 31, 2016 Taubman Museum of Art, 110 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, VA (540)342-5760 taubmanmuseum.org Friends and Neighbors: A Celebration of the Collection February 13 - July 9, 2016 Taubman Museum of Art, 110 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, VA (540)342-5760 taubmanmuseum.org Sarah Hazlegrove: Tobacco People October 10, 2015 - March 2016 Taubman Museum of Art, 110 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, VA (540)342-5760 taubmanmuseum.org Opening Shindy: Celebrating 1940’s Rockwell & New Gallery Opening! March 19, 2016, 7:00-11:00PM Taubman Museum of Art, 110 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, VA (540)342-5760 taubmanmuseum.org Adult Workshop featuring artists from Eye of the Needle: Jonathan Brilliant and Amanda McCavour March 18 Taubman Museum of Art, 110 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, VA (540)342-5760 taubmanmuseum.org DataStream Through May 7, 2016 Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, 190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg, VA (540)231-5300 www.artscenter.vt.edu Rachel B. Hayes: Not Fade Away Through November 6, 2016 Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke (540) 342-5760 www.taubmanmuseum.org

Bob Ross Technique Workshop March 3, 2016, 3:30PM Piedmont Arts, Martinsville, VA (276) 632-3221 piedmontarts.org

Adult Studio Workshop March 12, 2016, 12:00PM-2:00PM Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke (540)342-5760 taubmanmuseum.org

Young Artists March 4, 2016, 3:30-5:00PM Piedmont Arts, Martinsville, VA (276) 632-3221 piedmontarts.org

Saturday Free Tours of the Galleries Every Saturday at 11:00AM Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke (540)342-5760 taubmanmuseum.org

History Is Served March 4, 2016 Virginia History Museum (540) 342-5777 vahistorymuseum.org

Sunday Free Tours of the Galleries Every Sunday at 12:30PM & 3:30PM Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke (540) 342-5760 taubmanmuseum.org

Reactions in Rhythm March 4, 2016 5:00pm Gallery 202 (540) 342-1177 marketgalleryroanoke.com

Modern Expressionist Stephen Jernigen Opening Reception April 1 5:00-7:00PM | Art Pannonia Blacksburg, VA | (540) 552-0336 artpannonia.org

Kids Make Art March 5, 1:00PM Eleanor D. Wilson Museum Hollins University (540) 362-6532 www.hollins.edu Painting + Pinot March 11, 6:00-9:00PM Piedmont Arts, Martinsville, VA (276) 632-3221 piedmontarts.org Film Screening: “The House I Live In” March 17, 7:00PM Roanoke College Massengill Auditorium (540) 375-5413 roanoke.edu Featured Artist Ed Gallucci and David Eakin February 28 to March 26, 2016 Opening Reception: March 4, 2016 The Market Gallery, Downtown Roanoke, VA (540)342-1177 marketgalleryroanoke.com

Pop Up Sunday Art Market 11:00AM-4:00PM March 13 & 27, 2016 Roanoke City Market Building citymarketbuilding.com Hot Glass Experience 12:00-4:00PM March 12, 2016 The Jacksonville Center for the Arts 220 Parkway Lane South Floyd, VA 24091 (540) 745-2784 Beginning Ceramics: The ABCs of Clay 9:00AM-5:00PM March 5-6, 2016 The Jacksonville Center for the Arts 220 Parkway Lane South Floyd, VA 24091 (540) 745-2784 Art Underground March 19-20, 2016 Aurora Studio Center (540) 632.2482 garlandpropertiesva.com

Adult Workshop: Paint your pet! March 17, 2016, 5:30-8:30PM Taubman Museum of Art, 110 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, VA (540)342-5760 taubmanmuseum.org MARCH 2016

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Reactions in Rhythm Friday, March 4, 5:00PM

For the first time, Gallery 202 is hosting a Visiting Guest Artists Event, in an effort to offer a more extensive artist collective for the community, reaching deeper into the Roanoke region, the Blue Ridge and surrounding cities in Virginia. The March exhibit themed, REACTIONS in RHYTHM will kick off on Friday’s Art by Night, MARCH 4th, 2016 at 5pm. Four Guest Artists exhibiting are Jim Burtch, Ina Moss, Charles E. Cullen, and Cory Greer. Their theme for the March show is, ‘Reactions in Rhythm’, artwork inspired by music! acebook.com/202MarketSquareGallery | 540. 798.9066 Ina Moss began drawing and designing in elementary school when neighbors and classmates commissioned her for quilt and cake designs, as well as homework assignments. As a young adult she traded green stamps for her first oil painting set and sold her work in local malls and private shows throughout Northern VA. She participated in various workshops with distinguished artists and studied drawing, design and watercolor at The University of Mary Washington. Although, she is proficient in representational paintings, Ina finds abstract art more rewarding and exciting, as it allows her to create without restrictions. Ina finds inspiration for her creations from her travel throughout the US and from her own environment. She is fascinated with color, light and shadows and each react on various substrates.

"The Proposal" by Ina Moss

Born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia, Charles E. Cullen found an early fascination with film and storytelling. At age 8, he created his first film with his father’s camera. Titled “The Land Of Oz”, the film was comprised of five minutes of a dummy falling off the roof of the Cullen family home. Looking to exhibit his work, Charles screened the film for his friends on the front of the kitchen refrigerator. “Gold Rush” by Jim Burtch

“Untitled” by Charles E. Cullen

“I always found a joy in lesser arts like comic books, action figure sculpts, monster movies and the like. I ended up taking art to a musical level in my late teens and have continued until present day with being involved in live bands. I have been involved in film making and helped produce, shoot, act, design and build props for an upcoming psychological thriller titled DEADLINES. I have also recently been involved with a great local art group called Against the Grains Artist Collective which had a recent show at the Salem museum. My plans for the future are to continue using my creativity as a way to keep people entertained/happy and provide a healthy outlet to express myself in the way that only art can.” Cory Greer “Three Special Letters” by Cory Greer

Jim Burch was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but spent most his childhood growing up in Roanoke and Salem. From 1984 to 2000, Jim was best known as a local fixture in the local independent music scene as the principle singer/ songwriter in a variety of bands.. Jim’s formal tutelage in art came very early on from his mother, who taught children’s classes in addition to having solo art shows all over the United States. After not painting for many years, personal tragedy led Jim to reach for a paint brush and let his creativity out. He was very surprised to find so much solace, peace and enjoyment from creating again. In addition to art, Jim Burtch is also an avid photographer. “I feel a lot like the guitarist, Link Wray, in the sense that we are both proud to be primitive’s. Most of my inspiration in creating come from rich colors and wherever my imagination leads me. I have had a lifelong love for offbeat music and books and I channel that into my artwork. I am very drawn to Hispanic and West Indies art, with their wonderful murals, mosaics and crafts and that is very influential in my process. Being exposed to nature and my young children also play largely in my inspirational process when painting. People are either drawn or repelled by my style and that is fine by me. I create for myself first and everyone else second.” 16 |

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Bath County by David Eakin

THE MARKE T GALLERY March 4, 2016 The Market Gallery featured artists for March are Ed Gallucci and David Eakin. There will be an opening reception during Art by Night on Friday, The Market Gallery, a regional artists’ cooperative, is open 10 am to 5:30 pm Tuesday - Saturday. And is located at 23 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24011, the corner of Wall St and Salem Ave in Roanoke’s historic downtown market. For additional information call The Market Gallery 540.342.1177 or visit www.marketgalleryroanoke.com

AURORA STUDIO CENTER

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Saturday, March 19, 2016, 10 am to 4 pm Sunday, March 20, 2016, noon to 4 pm The Aurora Artisans (Susan Egbert, Meridith Entingh, Miki Overcast-Kallan, Susanne Sellars and Nancy Stellhorn) in collaboration with the Aurora Studio Center is sponsoring our 1st Annual Art Show. The show features more than 20 artists working in a variety of forms including painting, print-making, sculpture, pottery, mixed-media, photography, mosaics, fabric, and glass. The Aurora Studio Center is in the basement of the Aurora, a building in downtown Roanoke that has been newly renovated. The studios have been designed with art in mind. Our goal is to fill all the empty studios and spaces at the Aurora Studio Center for the weekend to put the Aurora on the map as a place for art and artists. Art Underground is free and families are welcome! 110 Campbell Ave – Lower Level, Downtown Roanoke

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WASABI’S | 214 Market Street 540.904.6254 | wasabisroanoke. com | $$

SCHAAL’S CATERING | 717 13th Street | 540.343.2577 | www.schaalsevents.com | $$

LUCKY | 18 Kirk Ave SW Roanoke 24011 | 540.982.1249 | www. eatatlucky.com | $$$

TABLE 50 | 309 Market Street 540.904.2350 | table50roanoke. com | Open Lunch Wednesday – Saturday 11:30am, Dinner Monday – Saturday 5pm, (bar open until Midnight, 1am on Friday and Saturday) | Evening reservations recommended $$$

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LITTLE GREEN HIVE | 16 W. Church Avenue 540.206.3572 | sandwmarketplace@gmail.com | Tea, Coffee, Smoothies, and Other Delights. Grab & Go. | $

ATHENS CORNER GRLL | 1003 S Jefferson Street | 540.206.2210 | athenscornergrill.com | $$

ON THE RISE BREAD BAKERY | 303 Market St | 540-344-7715 | $

MILL MOUNTAIN COFFEE & TEA 112 Campbell Ave | 540.342.9404 | www. millmountaincoffee.com | $

NAWAB INDIAN CUISINE | 118 Campbell Avenue | 540.345.5150 | www.nawabrestaurant.com | $$

SARAH’S PLACE | In the historic Patrick Henry | 540.562.8965 | $

italian

cajun cuisine THE QUARTER | 19 Salem Avenue | 540-342-2990 | “The Quarter” serves Cajun /Creole fare plus fresh seafood and a variety of sandwiches. You can also dine & drink in our New Orleans style courtyard. Five Big Screen TV’s. Space available for private parties | thequarterrestaurant.com | $$

catering LIB AND AMY CATERING | 604 5th Street | 540.344.1317 |

indian

mexican ALEJANDRO’S MEXICAN GRILL | 127 Campbell Ave | 540.400.7053 | alejandrosmexicangrill.com | $-$$ MARCH 2016

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MONTANO’S

Featuring Fine Italian, Mediterranean & American Cuisine, Thick Seasoned Steaks, Fresh S e a f o o d , F r e s h Te n d e r Ve a l & Po u l t r y D i s h e s , T h e L a r g e s t H e a r ty D e l i S a n d w h i c h e s , T h e F r e s h e s t H o m e m a d e S a l a d s & Ta n t a l i z i n g Ve g e t a r i a n I t e m s

540.344.8960

seafood AWFUL ARTHUR’S | 108 Campbell Ave SE | 540.344.2997 | awfularthurs.com | $$

steakhouse FRANKIE ROWLAND’S 104 S. Jefferson Street | We invite you to come and see why Frankie Rowland’s is truly a premiere steakhouse and a dining experience to remember. The main dining room is warm and inviting, consisting of beautiful mahogany wood, high back leather chairs and soft candlelight 540.527.2333 | frankierowlandssteakhouse. com $$$ SIDEWINDERS STEAK HOUSE AND SALON | 16 Campbell Avenue | 540.904.2777 | sidewindersaloon.com | $$

sweet treats and specialty shops BAYOU SNOWBALLS | In the City Market Building | 540.400.7232 www. citymarketbuilding.com/bayou-snowballs | $

south roanoke american FAMOUS ANTHONY’S | 2221 Crystal Spring 22 |

MARCH 2016

www.montanos.net

Avenue | 540.981.0200 | famousanthonys. com | $

franklin rd bakeries

FORK IN THE ALLEY BRICK OVEN PUB | 2123 Crystal Spring Avenue | 540.982.FORK | forkinthealley.com | $$

delis/subs THE HONEY BAKED HAM | 2626 Broadway Avenue | 540.857.HAMS | honeybakedham. com | $

oldsouthwest american WILDFLOUR MARKET AND BAKERY | 1212 4th Street | 540.343.4543 | www.wildflour4thst. com | $$

international CARLOS BRAZILIAN INTERNATIONAL CUISINE | 4167 Franklin Road | 540.776.1117 | Outstanding international cuisine, specializing in French, Italian, Spanish & Brazilian dishes. Enjoy panoramic views, warm atmosphere of our private dining rooms and the world class service of our staff. | www.carlosbrazilian.com | $$ MONTANO’S INTERNATIONAL GOURMET | 3733 Franklin Road | 540.344.8960 | Please join us where locals have been enjoying American, Italian & Brazilian cuisine, steaks, Kosher & Deli sandwiches, great salads and vegetarian items for over 35 years | www. montanos.net | Lunch $ Dinner $$

electric rd american 419 WEST | 3865 Electric Road | 540.776.0419

| The style of food is considered American with slight influences from the around the world and all over the United States. Whether you would like a multi course sit down dinner or are just stopping in for a hamburger or a pizza, we have menu items to suit your wants or needs. We would love the opportunity to serve you, so stop by to try one of our simple yet elegant dishes | www.419-west.com| $$ ANNIE MOORE’S TAVERN | 3555 Electric Road | 540.904.5466 | Since 2007 we’ve been serving up Authentic Irish-American food: Beer-Battered Cod and Chips, Shepherds Pie, Chicken Pot Pie, and Much More! | anniemoorespub.com | $$

italian OLIVETO | 3565 Electric Road | 540.725.1010 | Oliveto Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars offers a wide range of both flavored and unflavored olive oils, as well as a variety of white and

sweet treats and specialty shops WINE GOURMET | 3524 Electric Road | 540.400.8468 | winegourmet.com | $$

deli/subs

brambleton american

THE HAPPY BELLY DELI | 1319 Grandin Road in the Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op | 540.343.5652 | roanokenaturalfoods.com | $

BRAMBLETON DELI | 3655 Brambleton Avenue | 540.774.4554 | brambletondeli. com | $

italian

COFFEE POT | 2902 Brambleton Avenue SW | 540.774.8256 thecoffeepotroanoke.com | $

GRACE’S PLACE PIZZERIA | 1316 Grandin Road | 540.981.1340 | www.gracesplacepizzeria.com | $

coffee shops CUPS COFEE AND TEA | 1402 Grandin Road | 540.339.9675 | cupscoffeeandtea.com | $

wasena THE GREEN GOAT | 802 WIley Dr |

540-904-6091 | www.facebook.com/ thegreengoatrestaurant | $

540.591.9005 | tizzonewinebar.com | $$ LAND OF A THOUSAND HILLS | 90 South Center Drive Suite 106 | 540.966.3233 | landofathousandhills.com | $

WASENA CITY TAP ROOM 806 Wasena Avenue | 540.562-8584 | wasenacitytaproom.com | $-$$

THREE LI’L PIGS BARBEQUE | 12- Kingston Drive | 540.966.0165 | threelilpigsbbq.com | $

salem american BLUE APRON | 210 East Main Street | 540.375.0055 | blueapronredrooster.com | $

TOWN CENTER TAP HOUSE | 90 Town Center Street Suite 100 | 540.591.9991 | towncentertaphouse.com | $

$ $10 or less $$ $11-$15 $$$ $16-$20 $$$$ $25 plus

Hours: Mon thru Tues 11:30am - 12:00am Wed thru Sat 11:30am - 2:00am Closed Sunday Lunch 11:30am - 4:00pm Dinner 4:00pm - 10:00pm

Roanoke’s Biggest St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Thursday, March 17th

Irish Potato Soup 1/2lb Corned Beef Sandwiches All you can eat Corned Beef Platters w/potatoes and cabbage Green Beverages Everything you need to paint the City Green! 107 S Jefferson Street Roanoke (540) 342-3354

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3/1 Pub Climb 7:00-10:00PM River Rock Climbing (540) 685-2360 riverrockclimbing.com

3/2 Jesse Cook 7:30PM Harvester Performance Center (540) 484-8277 harvester-music.com

3/3 Cesar Millan Live! 7:00PM Salem Civic Center (540) 375-3004 salemciviccenter.com

MDA Car Show March 4-6, Berglund Center (804) 853-5483 theberglundcenter.com Roanoke Symphony Orchestra 7:30PM, Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (540) 231-5300 | artscenter.vt.edu Art By Night 5:00-9:00PM Galleries in Downtown Roanoke roanokeartbynight.com Lights Out Headlamp Climb 6:00-10:00PM River Rock Climbing (540) 685-2360 riverrockclimbing.com

Author Bill Bryson “A Walk in the Woods” 3:00PM, Hollins University (540) 362-6611 hollins.edu

Gone to the Dogs Weekend March 4-6, 2016 Mountain Lake Lodge Pembroke, VA (800) 346-3334 mtnlakelodge.com

Tony Furtado 8:00PM The Spot on Kirk (706) 945-8360 thespotonkirk.org

Yarn 8:00PM Harvester Performance Center (540) 484-8277 harvester-music.com

Winterfest 10-Miler & Snowball 5k 10:00AM-5:00PM Bernard’s Landing (540) 721-9622 franklincountyymca.org

Ties by Southwest Virginia Ballet 7:00PM Performance Hall, Jefferson Center (540) 345-2550 jeffcenter.org

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3/9

5th Annual Luxury Alpaca Fashion & Custom Jewelry Show 12:00-4:00PM Westlake Country Club (540) 719-0281 usalpacacompany.com

Asleep At The Wheel 8:00PM Harvester Performance Center (540) 484-8277 harvester-music.com

Storybook Science Science Museum of Western Virginia (540) 342-5710 | smwv.org At Home with Mr. Jefferson 10:00AM-4:00PM Thomas Jefferson Poplar Forest (434) 534-8120 poplarforest.org Commonwealth Bluegrass Band 8:00PM Harvester Performance Center (540) 484-8277 harvester-music.com Kids Mark Art 1:00-3:00PM, Eleanor D. WIlson Museum at Hollins University (540) 362-6611 hollins.edu Leon Russell 8:00PM Harvester Performance Center (540) 484-8277 harvester-music.com

3/8 Menopause The Musical 7:30PM Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (804) 853-5483 theberglundcenter.com

3/10 Party in the Market 5:30-9:00PM City Market Building (540) 342-2028 downtownroanoke.org The Ice Cream Man March 10-13, 2016 Roanoke Children’s Theatre (540) 400-7795 roanokechildrenstheatre.org The Music of Motown 7:30-9:30PM Mill Mountain Theatre (540) 342-5740 millmountain.org

3/12 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival 11:00AM, Downtown Roanoke (540) 342-2028 downtownroanoke.org 4th Annual Narcolepsy Bed Race 11:30AM-1:30PM Covenant Presbyterian Church (540) 520-5365 narcolepsybedrace.org Aesop’s Fables 7:00PM, March 12-19, 2016 Mill Mountain Theatre (540) 342-5740 millmountain.org

Shamrock Hill Run 8:30AM Roanoke Catholic School (540) 982-3532 commonwealthgames.org St. Pat’s Block Party at Martin’s 11:00AM, Martin’s Downtown Bar & Grill (540) 985-6278 martinsdowntown.com

3/13 Muddy Squirrel Mountain Cross at Flying Mouse Brewery 1:00-2:00PM Flying Mouse Brewery, Troutville, VA (540) 797-0217 muddysquirrel.com

3/14 Drive-By Truckers 8:00PM Harvester Performance Center (540) 484-8277 harvester-music.com

3/17 Little Old Ladies in Tennis Shoes March 17-26, 2016 Th. - Fri. 7:30PM Sat. 2:30PM & 7:30PM Attic Productions (540) 473 - 1001 atticproductions.info

3/19

3/23

Celebration of 1940s Rockwell & New Gallery Opening Shindy 7:00-11:00PM Taubman Museum of Art (540) 342-5760 taubmanmuseum.org

Between Salon and Swing: The World of Novelty Piano 7:30PM, Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (540) 231-5300 | artscenter.vt.edu

Spring Fling at Mill Mountain Zoo 11:00AM-4:00PM Mill Mountain Zoo (540) 343-3241 mmzoo.org Country Girl Night Out Mountain Lake Lodge Pembroke, VA (800) 346-3334 mtnlakelodge.com 2016 Season Opening of Virginia Mountain Vineyards 12:00-6:00PM Virginia Mountain Vineyards, Fincastle, VA (540) 473-2979 vwvines.com Art Underground at the Aurora Studio Center 10:00AM-4:00PM The Aurora Studio Center (540) 589-9437 Danu: St. Patrick’s Celebration 7:30PM, Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (540) 231-5300 | artscenter.vt.edu

3/24 Winter Jam 6:00PM Berglund Center (804) 853-LIVE theberglundcenter.com Emanuel Ax, piano 7:30PM, Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (540) 231-5300 | artscenter.vt.edu

3/25 Barrels, Bottles & Cask Tours 6:00PM, 7:00PM Thomas Jefferson Poplar Forest (434) 534-8120 poplarforest.org Easter Weekend at Mountain Lake Lodge March 25-27, 2016 Mountain Lake Lodge Pembroke, VA (800) 346-3334 mtnlakelodge.com

3/26

Harlem Globetrotters 7:30PM Berglund Center (804) 853-3382 theberglundcenter.com

Sips’n Sweets 10:00AM-2:00PM Virginia Museum of Transportation (540) 283-3825

Big Lick For the Love of the Brew 3:00-7:00PM Berglund Center (804) 793-3354 biglickentertainment.com

3/18

The Embers “Shaggin’ In The Spring” 7:30PM Harvester Performance Center (540) 484-8277 harvester-music.com

Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Waid Park 2:00PM-4:00PM Waid Recreation Area (540) 483-9293 visitfranklincountyva.org

3/20

Tail Chaser 5k 10:00AM Roanoke Valley SPCA 1119 Wiley Dr, Roanoke, VA (540) 339-9503 rvspca.org

Elton John 8:00PM Berglund Center (804) 853-LIVE theberglundcenter.com An Evening with Dailey & Vincent 8:00PM, Franklin County High School, Rocky Mount, VA (540) 483-0904 visitfranklincountyva.org NCAA DIII Men’s Basketball Tournament March 18-19, 2016, Various Times Salem Civic Center (540) 375-3004 salemciviccenter.com

Lonesome River Band 7:00PM Harvester Performance Center (540) 484-8277 harvester-music.com

3/22 An Evening with Shovels & Rope 8:00PM Harvester Performance Center (540) 484-8277 harvester-music.com

The Robey Family 7:30PM Harvester Performance Center (540) 484-8277 harvester-music.com

3/27 Easter Service and Sunday Brunch at Chateau Morrisette

10:00AM Chateau Morrisette Winery and Restaurant (540) 593-2865 thedogs.com

3/29 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! 6:30PM Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (804) 853-LIVE theberglundcenter.com

3/30 Rusted Root 8:00PM Harvester Performance Center (540) 484-8277 harvester-music.com “Roanoke” Theme Show Opening Reception 5:30-9:00PM The Market Gallery (540) 345-6420 marketgalleryroanoke.com

ONGOING Mondays Yoga at the Taubman 12:30-1:30PM Taubman Museum of Art (540) 342-5760 taubmanmuseum.org Wednesdays Roanoke Old Time Jam 6:00PM Roanoke City Market Building (540) 793-2100 Top 40 Night 7:00PM Montanos International (540) 344-8960 www.montanos.net Thursdays Thursday Night Live w/ Jazz & Blues 7:00PM, The WayBack (540) 206-3572 Saturdays Bluegrass Jam 10:00AM-12:00PM Historic City Market Building, Roanoke (540) 9865992 citymarketbuilding.com

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THE SCENE

Elton John March 18, Berglund Center

March 1

March 5

Buffalo Wild Wings TW - Jody Ensor

Harvester - Jesse Cook Martin’s - William Walter Montano’s - Tim Martin Duo

Annie Moore’s - Jim Starkey Awful Arthur’s Salem - The Worx Harvester - Leon Russell Martin’s - Empty Bottles Montano’s - Lenny Marcus Trio Pine Room - Hoppie Vaughan Regency Room - David Ferguson Trio

March 3

March 6

Awful Arthur’s DT - Jerry Wimmer Trio Salem - JD Sutphin Duo Martin’s - Vibrant Troubadours Sidewinders - The Bell Hornets The Spot on Kirk - Tony Furtado

Martin’s - Bambi Godkin Cancer Benefit Show ft. My Radio, The Floorboards, Tobacco Apache, Joy

March 4

Buffalo Wild Wings TW - Jerry Parris Duo

March 2

Annie Moore’s - Tim Martin Awful Arthur’s DT - Rutledge Salem - True Blue Harvester - Merlefest on the Road Martin’s - Allen Thompson Band Pine Room - Hoppie Vaughan Regency Room - Al Broholm Trio

March 8

March 9 Harvester - Asleep at the Wheel Martin’s - Urban Soil Montano’s - Tim Martin Duo

March 10 Awful Arthur’s DT - Lowlife

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Awful Arthur’s Salem - Lee Palmer Martin’s - Aqueous Parkway Brewing Co. - Tara Mills The Q - Marie Anderson

March 11 Annie Moore’s - Stegal Coleman Duo Awful Arthur’s DT - DJ D.M.F. Salem - Eleven South Trio Carnegie Hall - Sunny Jain Harvester - Jerry Douglas Martin’s - The Fritz Dale & The ZDubs Parkway Brewing Co. - Letters to Abigail Pine Room - Gabe Saker Regency Room - David Ferguson Trio Sharkey’s - Mad Iguanas Soaring Ridge - The Bell Hornets

March 12 Annie Moore’s - Jason Ring Awful Arthur’s Salem - Chris Suter Martin’s - St. Pat’s Block Party Montano’s - Jimijazz Combo Pine Room - Gabe Saker Regency Room - Tom Artwick Trio Soaring Ridge - Jim Sharkey

March 13 Harvester - Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam

March 15 Buffalo Wild Wings TW - Sean Bera

March 16 Martin’s - The Bright Light Social Hour Montano’s - Tim Martin Duo

March 17 Annie Moore’s - Brian Coughlan Awful Arthur’s DT - Jerry Wimmer Trio Salem - Bradley Steele Jefferson Theater - Galactic Martin’s - C2 & Brothers Reed

March 18 Annie Moore’s - Marie Anderson Awful Arthur’s DT - DJ Cantrell Salem - Jerry Parris Duo Backstreet Cafe - Nightmare Sontana Berglund Center - Elton John Jefferson Theater - SOJA Martin’s - The Shack Band

LIVE MUSIC VENUE RE TURNS TO DOWNTOWN ROANOKE More live music is coming to Downtown Roanoke! Opening this Spring, the Spot on Kirk will bring people together, drive tourism in our region, and create a more livable area. Not‐for‐profit organization Down by Downtown, which focuses on growing Roanoke's live‐music scene, will take over the lease of the space at 22 Kirk Avenue in February. In March, Crossings Christian Church will make 22 Kirk their anchor location, holding services every Sunday morning. Music fans are familiar with the site, as it once held The Kirk Avenue Music Hall. Down by Downtown, music promoters, and other volunteers will work together to revive the venue's reputation as the region's

The Bright Light Social Hour March 15, Martin’s Downtown Parkway Brewing Co. - Seph Custer, Septh & TK Pine Room - Jordan Harman Regency Room - Al Broholm Trio Soaring Ridge - Redleg Husky

March 19 Annie Moore’s - Brian Gray Awful Arthur’s DT - Daniell Pollock Salem - The Low Low Chariot Fork in the Alley - The Floorboards, Danny Beirne Fork in the Market - Black Mountain Revival Harvester - The Embers Martin’s - Matt Jones & The Bobs Montano’s - Lenny Marcus Trio Pine Room - Jordan Harman Regency Room - David Ferguson Trio Roanoke College - Kandinsky Trio The Q - True Cadence, Marie Anderson

March 20 Chantilly Farm - Lonesome River Band

March 22 Buffalo Wild Wings TW - Chuck Johnson Harvester - Shovel & Rope

March 23 Martin’s - Aaron Lee Tasjan Trio Montano’s - Tim Martin Duo

March 24 Awful Arthur’s DT - Lowlife Salem - Jerry Wimmer Trio Jefferson Theater - The Larry Keel Experience Martin’s - The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Ghost Eagle

March 25 Annie Moore’s - City County Chain Gang Awful Arthur’s DT- Doug & Robin Settles Salem - DJ Cantrell Billy’s Barn - The Bell Hornets Harvester - Low Low Chariot Jefferson Theater - SOJA Martin’s - Shep & The Nightcrawlers Pine Room - Marie Anderson Regency Room - Al Broholm Trio The Spot on Kirk - Dori Freeman

"There's been a gap in our city," said Bruce C. Bryan, president of Down by Downtown. "The old music hall was a magical place and, as an involved part of our community, I frequently hear how much people miss it." A wide array of musical acts will be booked at the Spot on Kirk, which seats as many as 130 people: Americana, folk, singer‐songwriter, jazz, R&B, and more. In addition to live music, the community will have access to the space for other influential events. Organizers hope to see everything from poetry readings to lectures, documentary showings to receptions booked at the Spot on Kirk. The Spot on Kirk will fuel Roanoke’s local economy. With music fans traveling to the valley for events, nearby hotels, restaurants, and retail stores will see a boost in business. Strengthening the live music scene that already exists will also attract more young professionals to live and work in the area. “We want to recreate the best of what once existed in that space,” said Bryan, “We believe the venue will be sustainable and the impact on the surrounding area will be positive.” The Spot is now booking live musical acts for the Spring. For more information about the venue, visit www.theSpotonKirk.org or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

March 26 Annie Moore’s - Big Lick All Stars Awful Arthur’s DT - Tim Martin Duo Salem - Zero Bent Mountain Bistro - Seph & TK Harvester - The Robey Family Martin’s - Monster Atlantic The Floorboards Montano’s - Jimijazz Combo Pine Room - Marie Anderson Regency Room - Tom Artwick Trio

March 29 Buffalo Wild Wings TW - Daniell Pollock Montano’s - Tim Martin Duo

March 30 Harvester - Rusted Root

Tony Furtado March 3, The Spot on Kirk

ONGOING

Thursday Corned Beef & Co. - Karaoke

March 31

Tuesday

Sundays

Awful Arthur’s DT - Jerry Wimmer Trio Salem - Jody Ensor

Martin’s - Vintage Vinyl Turntable

Hotel Roanoke - Brunch with Dave Ferguson

February 28

Awful Arthur’s Downtown - DJ $ Bill Fork in the Market - Open Mic

Jefferson Center - Patty Griffin with Sara Watkins and Anais Mitchell

Wednesday

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McDonald’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival Saturday, March 12th Downtown Roanoke One of the largest St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations on the East Coast! Visit DowntownRoanoke.org for details!

12pm

12pm - 5pm

10am - 5pm

11am Shamrock Festival McDonald’s corned beef & Co.

Parade

Live Music

Kid’s Zone celtic celebration

Parade • Shamrock Festival Celtic Celebration • Kids Activities

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First Friday of each month, Downtown Roanoke Art Galleries are open 5 - 9 p.m. WILSON HUGHES gallery 117 West Campbell Avenue, SW

Wonderland Gallery

124 West Campbell Avenue, SW

Art on Kirk

114A Kirk Avenue, SW

LinDor Arts

306 First Street, SW

Signature 9 Gallery Limited Edition Spring 2016 from

301 South Jefferson Street

Villages of Africa 307 Market Street, SE

202 Market Square Gallery

16 S College Ave Salem, VA 24153 (540) 556-2421 thebirdcagesalem.com

202 Market Square, SE

LIMINAL alternative artspace 302 East Campbell Avenue, SE

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra 128 East Campbell Avenue, SE

The Market Gallery 23 East Salem Avenue, SE

Taubman Museum of Art 110 Salem Avenue, SE

is proudly