Roanoke restaurant set to host its first block party in 16 months Ian Price August 6, 2021 1 min read Image: Martin’s Downtown Facebook A downtown restaurant and bar known for its block parties is getting set for its first such event in 16 months. “Martin’s Downtown” brings back block parties tomorrow with “a celebration of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead” Share: Continue Reading Previous: Northam: public school students and staff should be masked per state lawNext: Closer look at Dharma Pharmaceuticals trip to opening in Salem Related Stories 1 min read Immersive art comes to The Eye Denise Membreno April 18, 2025 1 min read Solarize Roanoke program returns through July 15 Gene Marrano April 18, 2025 1 min read Texas school district bans Virginia flag image from student lesson over exposed breast on state seal Ian Price April 18, 2025