Arts, Leisure and Sports
The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs are home for two games again this weekend after two at the Berglund last weekend – including an overtime loss to Knoxville. Head coach Dan Bremner joined us yesterday for an in-depth conversation about the “dog days” of the season, playing in the Blue vs White scrimmage on Tuesday – and the newest player on the team.
The Berglund Center is hosting the Greater Roanoke Home and Garden Show this weekend, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details:
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment.
An artful afternoon is bringing crafts to artists at Brambleton Recreation Center next Wednesday, WFIR’s Alex Torres has more:
The Kirk Family YMCA is offering a unique opportunity to compete through their indoor triathlon, WFIR’s Alex Torres has details:
Venues are stepping up and music acts are populating the schedule of this year’s Down by Downtown Music Festival. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports headliner Morgo Price is just the tip of the iceberg.
The Freedom First Down by Downtown music festival is gearing up to show natives and all the tourists coming to town for the Blue Ridge Marathon a good time. The four day festival spotlights more than a dozen local venues as well as local and national musicians. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more.
The Science Museum of Western Virginia is opening its new planetarium called “The Eye” tonight — for a soft opening. Executive Director for the Museum, Mary Roberts Baako describes it.
The Eye will have tickets sold separately when there’s a scheduled show. Hear much more about “The Eye Planetarium” tomorrow during The Roanoke Valley’s Morning News from 6 to 9 am.
Photo from Science Museum of Western Virginia website
