Roanoke restaurant set to host its first block party in 16 months Ian Price August 6, 2021 1 minute 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: Post navigation 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 minute read Animal Angel Tree in Montgomery County looks to make Christmas brighter for shelter pets Gene Marrano December 17, 2025 0 1 minute read After Hanukkah attack in Australia, Radford political science chair weighs in on rising antisemitism Web Staff December 17, 2025 0 1 minute read More Macbeth, A Christmas Story at MMT, Roanoque Baroque and RBT’s The Nutcracker Gene Marrano December 17, 2025 0