Arts, Leisure and Sports
from Salem 2008 appearance (City of Salem photo)
Its the only stop the team will make in Virginia next year – the USA Olympic Softball team is coming to the newly-renamed Billy Sample Field at Kiwanis Park in Salem next June 25. Team USA will play the “Salem All Stars,” a squad of players from local college and universities. That game is less than a month before Team USA heads to Tokyo for the Olympics, which has now restored softball to the competition. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. Team USA last played in Salem in 2008.
Dan Bremner – Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs photo
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are off to a rough start – just 1-and-4 on the season heading into Friday night’s home game against Fayetteville. One reason says head coach Dan Bremner – too many penalties. The Rail Yard Dawgs have also made a number of roster moves this week, looking to shake things up. Hear much more from head coach Dan Bremner below:
Michael Amendola and Sarah Butts
A mother’s struggle with mental health – and the young son who tried to make her happy – a story told with humor at times in a one-person play at Mill Mountain Theatre beginning Thursday night. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on “Every Brilliant Thing”, coming to the Waldron Stage:
Black Dog Salvage -Robert Kulp-Mike Whiteside
A cable TV show that has helped put Roanoke on the map – and tourist itineraries – for many viewers is back for season 11 starting tonight. More a new batch of “Salvage Dawgs” episodes on the DIY Network from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: