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Whale Watching Trip to VA Beach

10 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMT

Meets at Ballou Park
Danville, VA
Friday, February 10, 5:30am – Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6pm

Get out of the house for the weekend and enjoy the natural wonders of the winter!! This unique trip will take you on a journey to Virginia Beach where we will set out with the VA Aquarium and Marine Science Center on a two-hour boat adventure seeking humpback and fin whales as well as other wildlife. After the boat ride we will explore the amazing displays the center has to offer with hands on adventures. Following our explorations we will sit back and hold on for a 3D IMAX show. Cost includes transportation, hotel, fees for science center, boat ride and IMAX. Meals will be an additional cost on your own. Please note if you would like a single or double occupancy room when registering.

Cost: CR $185 NCR $210
Contact: Outdoor Recreation 434-799-5215
More info: www.playdanvilleva.com

Goya, Dali, Warhol: Masterpieces of World Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

10 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

RU Art Museum at the Covington Center, Radford University
Friday, February 10, 2012, 8am – 5pm

This exhibition showcases works of art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, one of the premier art museums in the country. The selection of art demonstrates the breadth, depth, and variety of our state art museum's collection. Viewers will be able experience art from ancient times to the 20th century.

Free admission.

RU Student Ceramics Show

10 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Gallery 205, Porterfield Hall, Radford University
Friday, February 10, 2012, 8am – 5pm

An exhibition of special projects and work from current undergraduate students in Ceramics.

Free admission.

Altavista On Track Phase Three Founders Square Commemorative Brick Sale

10 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Order forms to purchase the bricks are available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch-Broad Street, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe in Altavista.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9am – 5pm

Altavista On Track has launched Phase Three Two of the Founders Square commemorative brick program. A limited number of bricks are once again available for sale through the Spring of 2012. The area in front of Staunton River Memorial Library was designated as Founders Square by the Altavista Town Council.

This project provides an opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one, church, civic group or business. Order forms will continue to be available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe for Phase Three of the project. For more details, call the Altavista On Track office at 434-944-5530 or you may download a form at
altavistaontrack.com…

Commemorative Brick orders for Phase Three are now being accepted. If you missed the opportunity to be a part of Altavista's rich history in Phase One and Two, then pick up or download an order form and be a part of Phase Three, by honoring our past, respecting our present and embracing our future!

Cost: $75 4"x8" brick up to 3 lines with 20 characters per line, $125 8"x8" brick with up to 6 lines with 20 characters per line.
Contact: Altavista On Track
More info: www.altavistaontrack.com

Altavista On Track Jimmy's Cafe Print Sale

10 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Altavista On Track office on second floor of Town Hall, Medicine Shoppe on Main Street, and Altavista Art and Antiques on Broad Street in Altavista
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9am – 5pm

Altavista On Track is currently offering a print by local artist Karen Blaesing. The scene is of Main Street Altavista, circa '40s, depicting Jimmy's Café, It was painted from an actual photograph taken during that time. The prints are priced at $30.00 each on high quality archival paper. The print may be viewed and purchased at the Medicine Shoppe, Altavista Art and Antiques, AOT Office on 2nd floor of Town Hall or at AOT"S web site. The prints make a perfect nostalgic and affordable gift idea.

Cost: $30 each
Contact: Altavista On Track
More info: www.altavistaontrack.com

Scenes from Behind the Wall: Images of East Berlin 1989/1990

10 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT

The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South Suite 1
Floyd, VA 24091
Friday, February 10, 2012, 10am – 3pm

This black and white photography exhibit features images from an eight-day trip through East Germany in December and January 1989-90 during the waning days of Communism. This exhibition has traveled throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum for Fine Arts in Richmond. It has served as a vehicle for presenting sensitive and revealing views of a nation that was on the verge of reunification. Photographs were taken by American photographer Page Chichester and Helmut Brinkman, a German photographer. Travelogue/Dialogue was written by Page Chichester and Katharina Giebel-Chichester. Katharina, an artist and West German native, composed the second part of the commentary in the catalogue as a recollection of growing up with memories of the Berlin Wall. School field trips encouraged.

Winter Hours: please check our website for our hours.

Art: art exhibition, art gallery
Cost: free
Contact: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
More info: www.jacksonvillecenter.org

Mr. Bill's Wine Cellar's Free Valentines Ideas and Tasting with chocolatepaper!

10 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Mr. Bill's Wine Cellar
2825 Brambleton Avenue
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
(across from the Coffee Pot)
Friday, February 10, 2012, 12 – 5pm

Please join us for our FREE Chocolate + Wine Pairing for Valentines Day with local business, chocolatepaper! See more details on our website of visit us at www.facebook.com/mrbillswinecellar

Seasonal: valentines
Cost: Free Event!
Contact: info@mrbillswinecellar.com
More info: www.mrbillswinecellar.com

Art Exhibition: Olin Gallery: Rob Humphreys-Cornucopia Smoyer Gallery: Kit Keith-Troubled Girls and Home Economics

10 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Roanoke College Olin Galleries
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153
Friday, February 10, 2012, 1 – 4pm

• January 20th at 5:30 in Olin Recital Hall-Artist Lecture-Rob Humphreys

• January 20th from 6-8 in Smoyer Gallery-Opening Reception

Mr. Humphreys is a painter, printmaker, and maker of objects. Many people have known him personally: but not his work which he religiously hides and often enough destroys. Come look at the work.*

*Paraphrased and appropriated from Balthus, 1968

Kit got her start as a painter assisting her father, a self-taught artist, sign-painter and a master gold leaf letterer. Kit cites outsider art as an inspiration as she often will paint over a thrift store painting, incorporating the found imagery into her vision. Ms. Keith expresses her love of imagery from old magazines and advertisements. Kit's iconic portraits of elegant, wistful, figures, carefully placed on maps, old ledgers, and discarded papers are stoic, yet look as though they want to tell their stories. Her 12 year old son; Lincoln , is another driving force behind her creativity. His presence has inspired Kit to make lighter and brighter pieces. Kit has had many exhibitions, both in New York and St. Louis; solo shows at OK Harris and William Shearburn Gallery, including a series of drawings on 14 box spring mattresses at Exit Art. Her illustrations have also been featured in the New York Times, and New Yorker magazine.

Art: art exhibition, art gallery
Cost: Free Admission
Contact: Talia Logan 540-375-2332 mlogan@roanoke.edu
More info: www.roanoke.edu…

The Barter Players Present: Romeo and Juliet

10 Feb 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Whitman Theater
Virginia Western Community College
Friday, February 10, 2012, 1:30 – 2:30pm

The Barter Players from Abingdon, Virginia will perform this classic story of star-cross lovers - adapted from the original text by William Shakespeare.

Performance takes place in Whitman Theater. Run time: Approx. 1 hour

Theatre: barter
Price: Free
Contact: Natasha Lee

The Barter Players Present: Just So Stories

10 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Whitman Theater
Virginia Western Community College
Friday, February 10, 2012, 6 – 7pm

The Barter Players from Abingdon, Virginia present stories like "How the Leopard Got His Spots" with imagination and fun. Join these actors as they tell stories with lots of singing, dancing, and laughs.

Fun for all ages! Children welcome!

Play is in Whitman Theater. Run time approx. 1 hour.

Theatre: barter
Price: Free
Contact: Natasha Lee

Winter Fest in the Market Building

10 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Third Floor of the Market Building
Friday, February 10, 2012, 6 – 9pm

Proceeds benefit Center In The Square
Must be 21 or older to attend

Beginning Crochet

10 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

128 N. Pollard St. Vinton, Va. 24179
Friday, February 10, 2012, 6 – 7pm

We're having Beginning crochet classes! You'll make a dishcloth!! Great way to get started! Call 540-400-6266 or stop by for more information!

Cost: $25 per 4 week session plus materials
Contact: Amanda Bishop

Gathering of Goddesses!

10 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Amazement Square
27 Ninth St.
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Friday, February 10, 2012, 6 – 11pm

Show your excitement! Where else can you enjoy these amazing benefits for a tax-deductible reservation? Show your admiration by joining us in recognizing this year’s Honorary Goddess, Frances Giles! As Chair of Allocations with the United Way of Central Virginia, she is enhancing citizens’ live and empowering them to live up to their full potential. Her many contributions to the community are truly inspiring. Show your support! Make your reservation for $100 ($115 after January 31) by visiting or calling Amazement Square at 434-845-1888!

More info: www.amazementsquare.com…

Opening Reception - Requiem for Steam: Photographs of David Plowden

11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

O. Winston Link Museum
101 Shenandoah Ave.
Roanoke, VA 24016
Friday, February 10, 2012, 7 – 9pm

A lifelong passion for photographing trains has given David Plowden an extensive body of work for this retrospective collection. Visitors to the Kulp Trackside Gallery will be transported to a bygone era by the photographs' ethereal and poignant beauty.

Art: art exhibition, art opening, art reception, photography
Cost: Free
More info: www.linkmuseum.org

First Baptist of Ivy Gap

11 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT

Appomattox Courthouse Theatre
331 Court Street
Appomattox VA 24522
Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:30pm

Its 1945 six women gather at the First Baptist Church in Ivy Gap to plan the 75th anniversary of the church. They share their dreams, keep secrets and roll bandages -- Twenty five years later the ladies are planning the 100th anniversary of the church. Some dreams have been shattered and secrets still kept. Through good and tragic times these women are always funny while finding comfort, forgiveness and redemption in each other. It’s funny, it’s sad. It’s worth seeing. You’ll love it.

Theatre: community
Price: Adults $10 Seniors/Student $7
Contact: 434-352-7611
More info: www.appomattoxcourthousetheatre.com

Faculty Recital: John Walker, oboe

11 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Squires Recital Salon, Virginia Tech, 290 College Ave, Blacksburg, VA
Friday, February 10, 2012, 8 – 9pm

John Walker, oboe performs an evening recital. Faculty recitals are $5 general, $3 senior, and $3 student. Tickets are available at the venue door beginning one hour prior to the performance.

Music: other
Cost: $5 general, $3 senior, and $3 student
Contact: www.music.vt.edu
More info: www.music.vt.edu

Altavista On Track Raffle of "Jimmy's Cafe" original painting by Altavista artist Karen Blaesing

11 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT

Altavista On Track
Second Floor Altavista Town Hall
510 Seventh Street
Altavista, VA
Friday, February 10, 9pm – Saturday, February 11, 2012, 5am

Altavista On Track (AOT) will hold a raffle for the original painting of "Jimmy's Cafe" created by local artist Karen Blaesing. Tickets may be purchased at AOT's office at 510 Seventh Street, second floor or from any board member. For additional information please call (434) 944-5530

Cost: $1 each or $4 for five tickets
Contact: Altavista On Track
More info: www.altavistaontrack.com

Altavista On Track Kick-Off Of Cell Phones For Soldier Collection Site

11 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Altavista Arts & Antiques
623 Broad Street
Altavista, VA 24517
Friday, February 10, 2012, 11pm

More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers, and Altavista On Track are calling on all Americans to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 1 Million cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families need to support our troops continue.” says Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers co-founder. “It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”

Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at Altavista Art and Antiques:
623 Broad St., Altavista, VA 24517 (434-)309-1375
Hours: Tues/Wed - 11am-6pm
Thurs/Fri - 11am-7pm
Sat - 10am-5pm

“We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones
for Soliders,” says Edie DeLappe, store manager.

Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist from Norwell, Mass., with $21 of their own money. Since then, the registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has raised millions of dollars in donations and distributed millions of prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas.

Cost: None
Contact: Jo Kelley
More info: www.altavistaontrack.com

Train Lovers' Day

11 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Virginia Museum of Transportation
303 Norfolk Ave SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
Saturday, February 11, 2012

Fall in love with trains. Again.

Train Lovers' Day is designed by train lovers for train lovers. This year, we'll celebrate the “unsung heroes” of the railroad, little-known rail equipment that worked alongside the big locomotives, but received none of the glory.

Reduced admission! ($5 per person. Kids three and under admitted free.)

FREE Train Rides provided by the Roanoke Chapter of the National Railway Historic Society.

Craft Station so kids can make valentines for their favorite train lovers. Model train displays. And more!

The equipment showcased on Train Lovers’ Day will be:

• Norfolk & Western Safety Car 418
• Alco C630 Number 1135
• Celanese Fireless Cooker
• Boxley Whitcomb Industrial Switcher
• Virginia Central Porter

You can learn the important role each played in freight operations in years past. (Don't worry. We make learning fun!)

Join us! You'll fall in love with trains. Again.

More info: www.vmt.org

Train Lovers' Day

11 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

A Valentine's Celebration at The Hotel Roanoke

11 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
110 Shenandoah Avenue
Roanoke, VA. 24016
Saturday, February 11, 6am – Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 11pm

Wine and dine with your loved one this Valentine's Day. Starting Saturday, February 11th through Tuesday, February 14th, enjoy the special Regency Room Valentine's Dinner. The four-course culinary experience offers live entertainment, dinner, dancing, and a special treat and amuse bouche presentation for each couple. $125 per couple (tax included). Overnight packages, also available. Please call 540.985.5900 for more information.

More info: www.hotelroanoke.com

Goya, Dali, Warhol: Masterpieces of World Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

11 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT

RU Art Museum at the Covington Center, Radford University
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8am – 5pm

This exhibition showcases works of art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, one of the premier art museums in the country. The selection of art demonstrates the breadth, depth, and variety of our state art museum's collection. Viewers will be able experience art from ancient times to the 20th century.

Free admission.

Physicians On Foot

11 Feb 2012 13:30:00 GMT

Tanglewood Mall in roanoke - Group meets near JC Penny
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:30 – 10:30am

The doctors of Carilion Clinic are putting on their walking shoes! The health of the Valley is very important to us! That's why we encourage you to lace up your walking shoes and join our weekly walking program. We'll be with you every step of the way on the path toward a healthier you.

Cost: Free
Contact: 540-981-7684 during inclement weather
More info: www.carilionclinic.org…

Altavista On Track Phase Three Founders Square Commemorative Brick Sale

11 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Order forms to purchase the bricks are available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch-Broad Street, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe in Altavista.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9am – 5pm

Altavista On Track has launched Phase Three Two of the Founders Square commemorative brick program. A limited number of bricks are once again available for sale through the Spring of 2012. The area in front of Staunton River Memorial Library was designated as Founders Square by the Altavista Town Council.

This project provides an opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one, church, civic group or business. Order forms will continue to be available at Town Hall, Staunton River Memorial Library, First National Bank, main branch, Bank of the James and Medicine Shoppe for Phase Three of the project. For more details, call the Altavista On Track office at 434-944-5530 or you may download a form at
altavistaontrack.com…

Commemorative Brick orders for Phase Three are now being accepted. If you missed the opportunity to be a part of Altavista's rich history in Phase One and Two, then pick up or download an order form and be a part of Phase Three, by honoring our past, respecting our present and embracing our future!

Cost: $75 4"x8" brick up to 3 lines with 20 characters per line, $125 8"x8" brick with up to 6 lines with 20 characters per line.
Contact: Altavista On Track
More info: www.altavistaontrack.com

Altavista On Track Jimmy's Cafe Print Sale

11 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Altavista On Track office on second floor of Town Hall, Medicine Shoppe on Main Street, and Altavista Art and Antiques on Broad Street in Altavista
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9am – 5pm

Altavista On Track is currently offering a print by local artist Karen Blaesing. The scene is of Main Street Altavista, circa '40s, depicting Jimmy's Café, It was painted from an actual photograph taken during that time. The prints are priced at $30.00 each on high quality archival paper. The print may be viewed and purchased at the Medicine Shoppe, Altavista Art and Antiques, AOT Office on 2nd floor of Town Hall or at AOT"S web site. The prints make a perfect nostalgic and affordable gift idea.

Cost: $30 each
Contact: Altavista On Track
More info: www.altavistaontrack.com

Zen Meditation

11 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

We meet in the basement of Christ Episcopal Church, corner of Franklin Road and Washington Avenue in Old Southwest. Please use the back stairs.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9 – 10am

Stone Mountain Zendo is a Zen Buddhist medi-
tation group that meets three times a week to
support our practice and deepen our under-standing of the Buddhadharma. Please contact us before your first visit. Richard 293-1873

More info: www.stonemountainzendo.org

2012 Chocolate Challenge

11 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Lynchburg Community Market
1219 Main Street
Lynchburg VA 24504
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9am – 2pm

Enjoy a delicious dalliance with all things chocolate at The Chocolate Challenge in February. To all of you who find yourselves very popular for your chocolate creations, the community begs you to fill out an application and share with us all, in exchange for prizes and, of course, bragging rights.

Applications available at the Market's Customer Service desk and lynchburgcommunitymarket.com.
They are posted as photos on Facebook (www.facebook.com…).
Or you can call 434-455-4485 to request copies be mailed to you.

BOTH pages must be filled out to complete registration.

More info: www.facebook.com…

Two Research Class series

11 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Bedford Public Library
321 N Bridge Street
Bedford, VA 24523
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9am – 12pm

First class-7th annual Beginning Genealogy series of interest to beginners, to those with many scraps of paper but no idea about how to organize this information nor how to retrieve it, to how to start basic internet research.
Second class-follow up of 4 hands-on Internet Research classes held from 7-9 PM, and going from 2 Mondays on March 12 & 19, plus 2 Fridays on March 16 & 23.

More info: www.bedfordgensociety.org

Scenes from Behind the Wall: Images of East Berlin 1989/1990

11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT

The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South Suite 1
Floyd, VA 24091
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10am – 3pm

This black and white photography exhibit features images from an eight-day trip through East Germany in December and January 1989-90 during the waning days of Communism. This exhibition has traveled throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum for Fine Arts in Richmond. It has served as a vehicle for presenting sensitive and revealing views of a nation that was on the verge of reunification. Photographs were taken by American photographer Page Chichester and Helmut Brinkman, a German photographer. Travelogue/Dialogue was written by Page Chichester and Katharina Giebel-Chichester. Katharina, an artist and West German native, composed the second part of the commentary in the catalogue as a recollection of growing up with memories of the Berlin Wall. School field trips encouraged.

Winter Hours: please check our website for our hours.

Art: art exhibition, art gallery
Cost: free
Contact: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
More info: www.jacksonvillecenter.org

Valentine's Puppy Love Party

11 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Westside Food Mart
942 Blue Ridge Avenue
Bedford, VA 24523
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10am – 3pm

Refreshments- foster pups- photos- treats- fun!
Bring your Furry Valentine to the party and let us capture the love forever...
Keitha Robinson, Kreations by Keitha, will be available to take beautiful Valentine’s photos of people and pets.
Multiple backgrounds, pet glamour shots, lots of Valentine’s sweetness! Reasonably priced packages & a portion of the proceeds are donated to AAMR. $5 for a custom Valentine – take it with you that day!

Cost: FREE
Contact: Cindy Torrence
More info: www.allamericanmuttrescue.org

Live in HD Wagner's Gotterdammerung

11 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Whitman Theater
Virginia Western Community College
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12 – 6pm

With its cataclysmic climax, the Met’s new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution. Deborah Voigt stars as Brünnhilde and Jay Hunter Morris is Siegfried—the star-crossed lovers doomed by fate. Fabio Luisi conducts

Music: classical opera
Cost: $20 Adults; $18 Senior Citizens; Students Free with ID
Contact: Tara Nepper
More info: www.virginiawestern.edu…

Met Opera Live in HD Wagner's Gotterdammerung

11 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Whitman Theater
Virginia Western Community College
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12 – 6pm

With its cataclysmic climax, the Met’s new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution. Deborah Voigt stars as Brünnhilde and Jay Hunter Morris is Siegfried—the star-crossed lovers doomed by fate. Fabio Luisi conducts.

Music: classical opera
Cost: $20 Adults; $18 Senior Citizens; Students Free with ID
Contact: Tara Nepper
More info: www.virginiawestern.edu…

Mr. Bill's Wine Cellar's Free Valentines Ideas and Tasting with Third Stone (jewelry and more)!

11 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Mr. Bill's Wine Cellar
2825 Brambleton Avenue
Roanoke, Virginia 24015
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12 – 5pm

Mr. Bill's Wine Cellar is hosting a Free Tasting with Valentines Ideas by Third Stone! Third Stone is a small business downtown Roanoke at 33 Luck Avenue! But if you can't make it downtown for Valentines Day, you can check out their local jewelry, scarves, and more at Mr. Bill's Wine Cellar's Valentines Ideas and Free Tasting!
www.facebook.com/mrbillswinecellar

Seasonal: valentines
Cost: Free Event!
Contact: info@mrbillswinecellar.com
More info: www.mrbillswinecellar.com

Art Exhibition: Olin Gallery: Rob Humphreys-Cornucopia Smoyer Gallery: Kit Keith-Troubled Girls and Home Economics

11 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Roanoke College Olin Galleries
221 College Lane
Salem, VA 24153
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1 – 4pm

• January 20th at 5:30 in Olin Recital Hall-Artist Lecture-Rob Humphreys

• January 20th from 6-8 in Smoyer Gallery-Opening Reception

Mr. Humphreys is a painter, printmaker, and maker of objects. Many people have known him personally: but not his work which he religiously hides and often enough destroys. Come look at the work.*

*Paraphrased and appropriated from Balthus, 1968

Kit got her start as a painter assisting her father, a self-taught artist, sign-painter and a master gold leaf letterer. Kit cites outsider art as an inspiration as she often will paint over a thrift store painting, incorporating the found imagery into her vision. Ms. Keith expresses her love of imagery from old magazines and advertisements. Kit's iconic portraits of elegant, wistful, figures, carefully placed on maps, old ledgers, and discarded papers are stoic, yet look as though they want to tell their stories. Her 12 year old son; Lincoln , is another driving force behind her creativity. His presence has inspired Kit to make lighter and brighter pieces. Kit has had many exhibitions, both in New York and St. Louis; solo shows at OK Harris and William Shearburn Gallery, including a series of drawings on 14 box spring mattresses at Exit Art. Her illustrations have also been featured in the New York Times, and New Yorker magazine.

Art: art exhibition, art gallery
Cost: Free Admission
Contact: Talia Logan 540-375-2332 mlogan@roanoke.edu
More info: www.roanoke.edu…

Exhibit Reception and Gallery walk/talk for "Scenes from Behind the Wall: Images of East Berlin 1989/1990" Snow Date

11 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South Suite 1
Floyd, VA 24091
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2 – 4pm

This black and white photography exhibit features images from an eight-day trip through East Germany in December and January 1989-90 during the waning days of Communism. This exhibition has traveled throughout the Commonweath of Virginia and has been exhibited at the Virginia Museum for Fine Arts in Richmond. It has served as a vehicle for presenting sensitive and revealing views of a nation that was on the verge of reunification. Photographs were taken by American photographer Page Chichester and Helmut Brinkman, a German photographer. Travelogue/Dialogue was written by Page Chichester and Katharina Giebel-Chichester. Katharina, an artist and West German native, composed the second part of the commentary in the catalogue as a recollection of growing up with memories of the Berlin Wall. Barbara and Clemens von Claparede-Crola will conduct the gallery walk/talk beginning at 2:30pm and discuss their first-hand experience of living in Germany during these trying times. Refreshments provided.

Art: art exhibition, art gallery, art reception
Cost: $5 donation suggested
Contact: The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
More info: www.jacksonvillecenter.org

Live Glass Blowing Demonstrations

11 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Hot Taffy Glass
Located at The Grainery
220 Franklin Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2 – 5pm

Come by and see live glass blowing demonstrations every Saturday afternoon. Browse the gallery and see a variety of hand blown glass art, hand turned wood pieces, paintings and pottery on display.

More info: www.rockymountarts.org

Spaghetti Dinner&Bingo fundraiser

11 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Woolwine Elementary School Cafeteria
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 4:30 – 9pm

Spaghetti dinner 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
adult plates $6
children (under 12) $3
Baked Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert and drink.
BINGO starts at 7pm
20 games with cover-all & Door prize tickets for $25
Silent auction
Thirty -one (new spring collection)

Toddler Tales

11 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Amazement Square
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6pm

Toddler Tales is back at Amazement Square! Join us every Thursday at 10:30 am and again during Family Fun Night on the 2nd Saturday of every month at 6pm in the Big Red Barn for an interactive storytime and activity. Ages 4 and under are welcome with their guardians on both Thursday mornings and on Family Fun Night.

More info: www.amazementsquare.com…

Valentine Banquet

11 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Amelon United Methodist Church, 220 Amelon Expressway, Madison Heights
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6 – 8pm

Dinner, Music, Inspirational Speaker
 Menu: Chicken Supreme, Baked Potato, Salad, Dessert and Drink
 Music by the Leon Neto Trio
 Speaker: Dr. Ed Gomes – Chaplin for Liberty University Football Team
 Tickets $12.50 per person, from Amelon Members or Church Office 929-3200
 Baby Sitting Available – RSVP 929-3200

Cost: $12.50
Contact: Mary 434-929-3200
More info: www.amelonumc.com

Valentine's Dinner & Dance

12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mariners Landing
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7 – 11pm

Join us for our Valentine\'s Dinner & Dance at Mariners Landing, featuring a chocolate-inspired menu by Chef Benjamin McGehee and great entertainment including R&B, Beach and Motown classics by The Uptown Quartet!

Tickets: $45 per person or $80 per couple.

Reservations Required, Limited Seating Available.

Overnight packages available including accommodations and tickets!

More info: www.marinerslanding.com

First Baptist of Ivy Gap

12 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT

Appomattox Courthouse Theatre
331 Court Street
Appomattox VA 24522
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30pm

Its 1945 six women gather at the First Baptist Church in Ivy Gap to plan the 75th anniversary of the church. They share their dreams, keep secrets and roll bandages -- Twenty five years later the ladies are planning the 100th anniversary of the church. Some dreams have been shattered and secrets still kept. Through good and tragic times these women are always funny while finding comfort, forgiveness and redemption in each other. It’s funny, it’s sad. It’s worth seeing. You’ll love it.

Theatre: community
Price: Adults $10 Seniors/Student $7
Contact: 434-352-7611
More info: www.appomattoxcourthousetheatre.com

Valentine's Day Dance in Blacklight

12 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT

Glow-A-Rama's The Dance 'N Party Room 19812 Main Street Buchanan VA
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:30pm – 12:30am

Glow-A-Rama the Blacklight Experience, 18 Hole Indoor Blacklight Mini-Golf and Blacklight Game Room, has just added a new "Blacklight" Feature- The Dance 'N Party Room and will have a .
Valentine's Day Dance on
Saturday Feb 11th
8:30- 12:30
with the Romantic Sounds of D J DEB
Adults Only Non-Alcohol
Tickets Start at $10.00 for the dance & Can add 18 Hole Blacklight Mini-Golf $Game Room
Tickets Must Be Purchased in Advance By February 8th
at Glow-A-Rama -19812 Main Street, Buchanan
or on the web at: www.glowarama.com/valentines.html
For more information call: 540 254 3183

Dance: other
Cost: 10.00 per person +
Contact: info@glowarama.com
More info: www.glowarama.com

Altavista On Track Raffle of "Jimmy's Cafe" original painting by Altavista artist Karen Blaesing

12 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT

Altavista On Track
Second Floor Altavista Town Hall
510 Seventh Street
Altavista, VA
Saturday, February 11, 9pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 5am

Altavista On Track (AOT) will hold a raffle for the original painting of "Jimmy's Cafe" created by local artist Karen Blaesing. Tickets may be purchased at AOT's office at 510 Seventh Street, second floor or from any board member. For additional information please call (434) 944-5530

Cost: $1 each or $4 for five tickets
Contact: Altavista On Track
More info: www.altavistaontrack.com

Altavista On Track Kick-Off Of Cell Phones For Soldier Collection Site

12 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Altavista Arts & Antiques
623 Broad Street
Altavista, VA 24517
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11pm

More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers, and Altavista On Track are calling on all Americans to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 1 Million cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families need to support our troops continue.” says Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers co-founder. “It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”

Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at Altavista Art and Antiques:
623 Broad St., Altavista, VA 24517 (434-)309-1375
Hours: Tues/Wed - 11am-6pm
Thurs/Fri - 11am-7pm
Sat - 10am-5pm

“We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones
for Soliders,” says Edie DeLappe, store manager.

Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist from Norwell, Mass., with $21 of their own money. Since then, the registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has raised millions of dollars in donations and distributed millions of prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas.

Cost: None
Contact: Jo Kelley
More info: www.altavistaontrack.com