Arts, Leisure and Sports
Photo: Strawberry Festival Flyer from their Facebook Page
Four days out from the Strawberry Festival, one organizer talks the prep work still ahead. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story:
A good start for the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs last night, as they go up 1 game to nothing in the best of 5 SPHL Presidents Cup Finals. One of the four Dawgs goal scorers last night – Stephen Alvo – will be suspended for game 2 tonight due to his actions during the game. Roanoke will be home on Monday night for game 3 at the Berglund Center. Mitch Stewart on the game ending call:
Roanoke will host Game Three and also Game Four, if necessary. Game Three will take place on Monday, May 1 at 7:05 P.M. EST, and Game Four, if necessary, will be on Tuesday, May 2 at the same time at Berglund Center. Single-game tickets and parking passes for Games 3 and 4 of the Final are on sale now both online and at the Berglund Center box office. Game Five, if necessary, will be on Thursday, May 4 at 8:00 P.M. EST at Pelham Civic Complex.
If you’re one of the many Virginians hitting the road this Summer, experts at AAA warn you to plan ahead. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details on this year’s busy travel season:
Artists are opening their doors to the public for Open Studios Roanoke 2023 this weekend . WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno gives us a tour.
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs took down Birmingham 4-2 on Thursday night to take a 1-0 lead in the SPHL President’s Cup Final. Stephen Alvo, Jason Lavallée, Nick Ford, and Matt O’Dea all scored goals for the Dawgs, while Austyn Roudebush made 25 saves. Game two will be tomorrow night in Birmingham.
Roanoke, VA / April 26th, 2023 – The Cundiff Heating & Air Flashback Concert Series is bringing the internationally touring Rolling Stones tribute Satisfaction to the Dr Pepper Park stage on Saturday, July 8th. From sold out shows all over the world to being praised by Rolling Stone Magazine as “One of the best tribute shows in the world!”, Satisfaction is sure to have you moving like jumping jack flash all night! President Waynette Anderson said “This is a show you don’t want to miss, get out here and get your Satisfaction!” Tickets go on sale Friday, April 28th.
“Satisfaction/The International Rolling Stones Show” is the international touring tribute show to the World’s Greatest Rock & Roll Band. This Billboard & Pollstar highly rated show are entering their20th year in production with over 4000 performances listed to their credit. Their client list include the nation’s top casinos, performing arts centers, music halls and corporate clients. Performing up to 150shows a year, this highly acclaimed production showcases the most authentic cast & costuming of its kind. The likes of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and cast bring a colorful performance to over 50 years of classic hits. They have been featured in Rolling Stone magazine, Showbiz Magazine, Las Vegas Today, CBS Sunday Morning news and hundreds of national newspapers, magazines, television & radio as the world’s greatest show honoring the Rolling Stones and their legacy
General Admission is $25 in advance, $30 at the gate, VIP Patio: $45 . National Pools VIP Skybox: $75
Photo Credit: Lindsay Parsons at The Pine Room in Hotel Roanoke
Showtimers opens with a fresh take on a classic comedy this week. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has details:
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For the second time in 6 years the Blue Ridge Marathon races that drew runners from around 35 states and a handful of countries were stopped before all of the runners finished due to reports of lightning. Organizers says they don’t have much “wiggle” room for changing the start time, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: