http://www.virginia.org Events for Roanoke (city) - updated weekly en-us Copyright: 2007(C) Virginia Tourism Corporation, http://www.vatc.org 3/23/2007 10:39:32 AM Roanoke (city) Events http://www.virginia.org/images/valogosmall.gif http://www.virginia.org http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=31356 Thrilling masterworks from the Baroque era! Virtuoso pianist Jennifer Lim debuts with the RSO performing Bach's first piano concerto. Handel—Selections from "Water Music" J.S. Bach—Piano Concerto No. 1 J.S. Bach—Orchestra Suite No. 1 Pachelbel—Canon in D Handel—Music for the Royal Fireworks 3/25/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=31348 Aaron Copland's Pulitzer prize-winning score to Appalachian Spring reflects the beauty of our Blue Ridge vistas. Plus, the music to "Quiet City" and two classics by W.A. Mozart make this a perfect program for Shaftman Hall. Together we share "Tis a gift to be simple, 'tis a gift to be free." Mozart—Overture to "Don Giovanni" Mozart—Symphony No. 26 in Eb Copland—Quiet City Copland—Appalachian Spring Suite 4/22/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=37963 Enjoy the Community School Strawberry Festival May 4-5, 2007 in Downtown Roanoke at Elmwood Park. The Festival includes craft vendors, entertainment, children's activities, and delicious, mile-high strawberry shortcakes, sundaes, slushies, and chocolate-dipped strawberries. Everything is homemade by parents, alumni, and staff of Community School. Proceeds directly benefit Community School. 5/4/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43035 The 28th Annual VA State Championship Chili Cookoff in Roanoke, VA is a feast for all 5 senses! Taste and vote on fresh homemade chili; listen to live music and entertainment all day; smell chili and salsa being prepared on-site; watch the people and the jalepeno eating contest; feel great about supporting an event that enables affordable childcare for low-income families in the Roanoke Valley. 5/5/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=31346 Maestro Wiley leads a live performance of two of the greatest orchestral/choral masterpieces, with over 250 performers assembled to make your hair stand on end! Add to this impressive ensemble a trio of world-class singers and this will be a concert experience too big to be missed. Ravel—Daphnis et Chloe Orff—Carmina Burana 5/7/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43053 5/12/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=11120 This will be 38th anniversary of this event, which will begin Friday before Memorial Day. Includes juried fine art & craft show, children's activities & theater, petting zoo, national and regional act concerts, performing arts,Youth Art Show, Product & Service Area, antique car show, Scholarship Program, food vendors, and special attractions. Some fees apply for concerts. 5/24/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=11583 The Appalachian Power 5k/10k Festival Run has quite a history in Roanoke. This year will be the 26th Anniversary of this race. Runners will enjoy the famed courses through beautiful Downtown Roanoke ending with the infamous 'hill at the end'. Please visit our website for further information and to register online. 6/2/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=41724 6/30/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=17724 Feel the competition or cheer on your favorite player or team at the 2006 Coventry Commonwealth Games in the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas July 14-16. With fifty different sports venues in 80 various locations, you are sure to find your favorite game at this Olympic style sports festival. Never too young or too old to play games, this event is open to all ages and skill levels for amateur athletes across Virginia. Produced by Virginia Amateur Sports, a non profit organization, the 7/13/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39407 A musical that is as comfortable with the witty lyrics of "Nobody's Perfect" and "Father of the Bride" as it is with the eloquent sentimentality of "My Cup Runneth Over" and "What Is A Woman?" I Do! I Do! covers everything that makes up a marriage from the awkward wedding night to the joyous birth of children to waiting for the kids to leave home to finally leaving the home for something smaller. 7/25/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43894 9/7/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35589 Wilkommen to Downtown Roanoke! Grab your liederhosen and your dancin shoes and come join us at Oktoberfest in Downtown Roanoke! This event is complete with German beer, food, and Oompah music! Formerly known as Fallfest on the Market, Oktoberfest boasts free admission, free fun and free dancing! 10/14/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39655 Historic Old Southwest celebrates the beauty of the holidays through victorian and turn-of-the-century homes. This tour includes 8-12 homes beautifully appointed for the holidays. Tickets on the days of the tour at the entrance to Highland Park(5th St and Washington Ave). Begins 12/1/07 4:30-9:30PM. Take a trip to the "Star City" and launch your holiday traditions in the spirit of Old Southwest! 12/1/2007