Arts, Leisure and Sports
According to officials at Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport, this might be the only year they can hold the Runway 5k. With the story WFIR’s Caroline Moore:
On Friday the Salem Red Sox open their 2022 Carolina League campaign against the rival Lynchburg Hillcats at Salem Memorial Ballpark. The Red Sox open their season with no COVID restrictions in place, unlike in 2021 when seating was limited. Blair Hoke is the team’s assistant General Manager and Vice President of Ticket Sales and Service. Hoke and Sox General manager Allen Lawrence were live in studio this morning; hear the complete conversation below, watch it on Facebook.
A summer concert series is returning to the area this Summer, WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more.
(from Downtown Roanoke Inc.) The best beach party in the valley is back! We are excited to announce Delta Dental as the new title sponsor for Party in Elmwood, which will return for 2022 bringing 19 weeks of outdoor, live music to Elmwood Park. The season takes place every Thursday from 5:30 – 8:30 pm in Elmwood Park and runs from May 19 through September 22. Admission to each concert is just $5 and children under 12 are free. Season passes are available for $85, and the deadline to purchase is May 1.
This season’s band lineup includes The Ember featuring Craig Woolard, Band of Oz, Jim Quick and the Coastline, The Kings, Too Much Sylvia, and more. The full season schedule and additional details can be found at www.DowntownRoanoke.org. Party in Elmwood is sponsored by Delta Dental, Budweiser, City of Roanoke, Q99, WDBJ7, WFIR, Sports Radio WPLY, and Coca-Cola.
The addition of comedy to the Floydfest Lineup this year will be a showcase, not just stand-up. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. Continue reading
