June 30, 2008Photos from "Guys and Dolls" at Showtimers Showtimers, the community theatre located just off 419, is currently in rehearsal for "Guys and Dolls." The show opens July 17 and runs through August 3. Here's a photo gallery of seven photos from the show. For information on showtimes and ticket prices, check out Showtimers' website. Left to right :Summer Hayes as Sarah Brown, Matt Hayes as Sky Masterson, Chip Addison as Nathan Detroit, Linsee Lewis as Miss Adelaide For photos from the last Showtimers show -- "Blithe Spirit" -- click here. June 17, 2008Cheryl Lunsford and students to play Thursday at Brambleton Blend Fincastle guitarist Cheryl Lunsford will be playing this Thursday night (June 19) at Brambleton Blend. Bonus: Some of her Botetourt students will be joining her. Cheryl and friends start playing at 7 p.m. If you go to check 'em out, tell 'em you heard about the gig on SWoCo! June 12, 2008Local artists' artwork presented to Roanoke County Public Schools Dr. Lorraine Lange (center) holds an original work by local artist Donna Polseno. The piece was presented to Roanoke County public Schools as part of the first ever Outstanding Arts Education Program Award from The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge. Standing with Dr. Lange are teachers and administrators from Roanoke County Public Schools and two members of the Roanoke County School Board. June 11, 2008North Cross student experiences life as a cow
Mitchell said he originally auditioned for the role of Jack (yes, the one with the beanstalk). “I’d never seen [the play] so I didn’t really know about the cow. I thought the only part I could get would be Jack, but I didn’t think I would get it so I was really doing it for the experience of auditioning.” When the director asked him if he would play the role of dancing cow, Milky White, Mitchell said he’d do it. Mitchell has been in three other performances at Mill Mountain, playing such parts as a tin soldier in “The Stinky Cheese Man” and Ralph Herdman in “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” But none of those roles prepared him for the physically demanding feat of wearing a full-body cow suit. “[The costume] is really hot, but they put in ice to cool me down,” he said. Mitchell also uses crutches to support his weight and operate the cow’s front legs. “It kind of makes my back sore, but they gave me a back brace to help with that.” Continue reading "North Cross student experiences life as a cow" » June 9, 2008Daily Grind on Brambleton will hold an open mic night for TeensSo you love to sing, or play the guitar or some other instrument. It also just happens to be a Tuesday night and you're looking for something to do that your parents will allow... Well, the Daily Grind in West Village on Route 419 will hold an open mic night for teenagers on Tuesday, June 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. About six musicians will be playing for about 15 to 20 minutes each. A microphone and amplifier will be set up. "I think it's going to be well attending," Jeanie Patterson, owner of the Daily Grind on 419 said."There isn't a lot for teenagers to do at night in Roanoke, so I thought this would help." A sign-up sheet is now available. Just come by the Daily Grind and ask about it - you MUST sign up in advance, and Jeanie Patterson will give you a call or email to confirm your act. Also, every Wednesday from 6pm - 9pm, come out and hear the Old Time Mountain Music group. June 3, 2008North Cross student appears in Mill Mountain Theatre show Jonathan Mitchell, a student at North Cross, appears in the new Mill Mountain Theatre production "Into the Woods." That's him over there. No, not the guy. The cow. Jonathan is, um, inside the costume -- scrunched over and using hand-crutches, we're told. If you're not familiar with the show, it's a Stephen Sondheim musical that features a bunch of fairy tale characters -- in this case, Jack of Jack and the Beanstalk fame and his poor, bedraggled cow, which later got traded away for beans. Photo by Ayme Gierchak The show opens Wednesday and runs through June 29. For more information on show times, see Mill Mountain Theatre. To see what Jonathan looks like when he's not wearing a cow costume, see below. Continue reading "North Cross student appears in Mill Mountain Theatre show" » May 29, 2008Students donate to St. Francis Service Dogs Roma Scriven, who teaches private piano lessons in her own private studio in Southwest Roanoke County recently decided she wanted to do something for the community. After some thought she decided to get her music students involved, too. "I just thought I’d do a community outreach project outside of my piano studio," Scriven said. Continue reading "Students donate to St. Francis Service Dogs" » May 27, 200824th Annual High School Art Exhibition winners announcedLocal students had the opportunity to enter their work into an art exhibition and show off their artistic ability. Now, the Arts Council of the Blue Ridge has announced the winners of the 24th annual high school art exhibition. The Arts Council received more than 800 entries from 19 area high schools. 74 works were selected by Jurors Ed Dolinger and Talia Logan for the exhibition. The winners were announced at the Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center at Hollins University and the exhibition was sponsored by the Roanoke Arts Commission with support from the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum. Continue reading "24th Annual High School Art Exhibition winners announced" » April 30, 2008Annual "Art with a Twist" to be held this weekend The community is invited to attend North Cross School’s annual Art With A Twist reception on Friday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Logan gallery located in Slack Hall. 45 local artists will be featured and light hors d’ouvres provided by Lib & Amy Catering and cocktails. Piano music will be provided by Davis Oakey. Artwork will be available for purchase. Continue reading "Annual "Art with a Twist" to be held this weekend" » Faith Christian School presents drama and art Argh, Argh! Pirates and treasure galore at this weekend's production of Treasure Island at Faith Christian School. The drama department will present Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island , an adventure story on stage on May 2 at 5 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. as part of Festival of the Arts. Continue reading "Faith Christian School presents drama and art" » Cave Spring High School presents musical comedy "Damn Yankees"
Showtime is at 7 p.m. at Cave Spring High School Auditorium at 3712 Chaparral Drive. We'll have a story in this Friday's print edition of SWoCo, but here are some extra photos. Above and below: Choreographer Katharine Ellis works with the cast. Bottom: Kenzie Conner as Lola and Graham Grasty as Joe Hardy. Photos by Reed Braden.
Continue reading "Cave Spring High School presents musical comedy "Damn Yankees"" » April 21, 2008See your paparazzi photo here! Our paparazzi photographer shot photos at this weekend's Blue Ridge Kite Festival, if you were one of the lucky ones to be photographed check it out here! High Point releases May music scheduleHigh Point Coffee and Tea in Brambleton Plaza has released its music schedule for May. Details on the Cut'n'Scratch music blog. Two of the acts coming have videos on our MusicCast site of local music videos. You can check out videos of 3 Feet Up and two sets of videos from The Wading Girl -- one here and one here. April 17, 2008Hidden Valley art teacher featured in two exhibitions When it comes to being a successful artist, Sandi D'Alessandro knows what she is doing. Recently two paintings by the Hidden Valley High School art teacher were selected in separate exhibitions by the Northwestern Water Society's 2008 Exhibition in Seattle and the Hilton Head International 2008 Exhibition. Continue reading "Hidden Valley art teacher featured in two exhibitions" » High Point Coffee hosts fundraiser Saturday
Photo courtesy of Tommy Edwards. April 16, 2008National Music Week celebration set for Tanglewood MallThe 85th National Federation Music Club’s National Music Week will be celebrated at Tanglewood Mall, on Tuesday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The theme “Music…A Sound Foundation for Life” is being presented by Thursday Morning Music Club. Continue reading "National Music Week celebration set for Tanglewood Mall" » April 11, 2008Get pampered at The Yoga CenterMassages, acupuncture, essential oils, nutrition, Reiki, Cranio sacral work, reflexology, and refreshments...what more could you ask for at The Yoga Center's Spa Day Saturday, April 12. For $20 it is all yours! April 10, 2008Cave Spring art show contributes to green movement SaturdayBeing green is apparently "in" this year and for those who are hip with the trends, Cave Spring High School students will hold an art show to display their version of environmental awareness. The art show and award ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Frame 'N Things and Gallery at 3215 Brambleton Avenue in Southwest, featuring ten Cave Spring artists. The students were AP and Center for Visual Arts students and chosen by a panel of artists and teachers who picked their favorites artwork based on style, creativity, and originality. The artwork included paintings and mixed media, including photographs. Continue reading "Cave Spring art show contributes to green movement Saturday" » Video: Kristi Emmons plays Saturday at High Point CoffeeHere's a reminder that Blacksburg singer-songwriter Kristi Emmons plays Saturday at High Point Coffee -- and that we have two videos of her on our MusicCast blog of local music videos. For the complete line-up of music coming to the Brambleton Plaza coffee shop, check out our cut'n'scratch music blog.
April 7, 2008Brambleton Teen Center offers variety of events just for teensHey teens! Looking for something fun to do with your friends this summer or on a Friday or Saturday? Well look no further because The Brambleton Teen Center has a little something for everyone: Video Game Challenge Night- Saturday, April 12 at 4 p.m. Come show off your video game skills or learn new ones with your friends. Saucer's Cafe Cookout- Friday, April 18 at 6 p.m., includes hotdogs, hamburgers, chips and drinks for $3 at the Teen Center. Continue reading "Brambleton Teen Center offers variety of events just for teens" » April 2, 2008Three Southwest students star in Mill Mountain Theatre show They are Corrine Davis and Kassidy Page from Hidden Valley High School and Zach Essig from North Cross School. At left: Corrine Davis as Goldilocks and Kassidy Page as Rapunzel. Continue reading "Three Southwest students star in Mill Mountain Theatre show" » Photos from the Showtimers show "Blithe Spirit" For more on the show, which is being directed by Karen Moore, we have a story. At left: Cris Emerson as Elvira and Phil Boyd as Charles Condomine. March 31, 2008Fiddle and Banjo Show will be April 5 at ClearbrookThe Roanoke Fiddle and Banjo Show will convene Saturday, April 5, at Clearbrook Elementary School, 5205 Franklin Road S.W. The show will feature the New River Trio, The Blue Ridge String Band, Against the Grain, The Blue Ridge Travelers, and Old Dominion Cloggers. The show runs 6 to 10 p.m. and costs $7, unless you're under 12 -- then it's free. March 28, 2008High Point Coffee releases April music scheduleHigh Point Coffee at Brambleton Plaza has released its April line-up of music acts. For the complete list, check out our cut'n'scratch music blog Also of note: Blacksburg-based singer-songwriter Kristi Emmons plays at High Point on April 12. We have two videos of her on our MusicCast site of local music videos. March 27, 2008"Blithe Spirit" is showing at Showtimers TheatreIf you’re looking for something a little more lively and charming than sitting on the couch with the dog, cat, or significant other with a video store rental or the latest episode of CSI in a far away metropolitan area, “Blithe Spirit” at Showtimers could save your Wednesday to weekend night sometime in the next two weeks. Don’t expect for it to bring you back to Roanoke, either: set in the 1930s, a British author’s information gathering during a séance goes awry when the zany Madame Arcati, played by Nancy Lawrence, conjures up his first wife. As if that weren’t enough, Charles and Ruth Condomine (Ruth is his second and current wife) must navigate through polite society as they deal with the unruly and “blithe” ghost of Elvira, played by Cris Emerson. Charles and Ruth Condomine are played by Phil Boyd and Stevie Holcomb, respectively. Continue reading ""Blithe Spirit" is showing at Showtimers Theatre" » March 24, 2008Showtimers holds auditions, and a showShowtimers Community Theatre will hold auditions for its next show, "The Boys Next Door," on Saturday, March 29, at 2 p.m. and Sunday, March 30 at 6 p.m. The production will include roles for seven men and two women, ages 20 through 60. For more information, call the director, Phil Boyd, at 563-2693. Meanwhile, if you'd just like to catch a show in the next week, "Blithe Spirit" opens Wednesday, March 26 and runs through, April 6. March 13, 200813 SW students in Jeff Center show April 10 Eleven students from Hidden Valley High School and two from Cave Spring High School will be featured in a musical performance at the Jefferson Center on April 10. Here's the scoop: Many of you are familiar with the annual show that the students from the Kevin Jones Performing Arts Studio put on each year at The Jefferson Center. This year, it packed the auditorium for two straight shows. Well, Kevin -- whose studio is in the Cave Spring area -- also teaches at the Roanoke County Center for the Performing Arts and has a similar show coming up featuring those students on Thursday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Continue reading "13 SW students in Jeff Center show April 10" » March 8, 2008Former Cave Spring resident releases bluegrass videoFormer Cave Spring resident Josh Shilling now makes his home, well, on the road -- as member of the popular bluegrass band Mountain Heart. The band recently released its first video since Shilling joined the band. Music writer Tad Dickens has the video, and an update on Shilling, and some background on his career, on our cut'n'scratch local music blog. |
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