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The Embers – this Friday Night – will warm you up just when you need it most!February 11, 2012
The Embers The Band of Oz We’re keeping the heat turned up at the 2012 Kroger Cabin Fever Series. This Friday, it’s the legendary Carolina party band The Embers! Bobby Tomlinson and the boys will warm you up and keep you on the dance floor all night long. Just what the doctor would order for these cold February nights! Then on... [Read more of this review]
Festival in the Park announces NEW vision for 2012 and beyondFebruary 2, 2012
On Tuesday January 20, 2012 organizers of Festival in the Park and over 20 community collaborators held a press conference to share a new vision for the future of the regions longest running and most treasured music and arts festival. As nearly 100 people assembled on the steps of the Downtown Roanoke Public Library, the announcement had its own festival... [Read more of this review]
Support EventZone and the Festival in the Park’s Scholarship for the Arts Program!January 30, 2012
Since 1991, EventZone and Festival in the Park has awarded and funded over $122,000 in art scholarships to students around the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas. We appreciate all the teachers and school staff that help spread the word about the Festival Scholarship and encourage students to apply. Each year the scholarship judges are more impressed... [Read more of this review]
“The most exhilarating and authentic show from Ireland in decades…” kicks off the ‘12 Roanoke St. Patrick’s Day CelebrationDecember 15, 2011
The young and enormously talented lads & lasses of Celtic Crossroads made their Roanoke debut last year, and boy did they wow the audience! This year they are back with their newly updated World Fusion Tour show which adds an additional dancer and new twists. The show is presented by Jefferson Surgical Clinic and kicks off this year’s... [Read more of this review]
BB&T’s Party in the Park closes another successful seasonNovember 17, 2011
Each year EventZone and BB&T put together a wrap-up event to thank all of the non-profit partners, volunteers, sponsors and BB&T employees who help out throughout the summer. BB&T’s Party in the Park takes place every Thursday in Elmwood Park, beginning in late May and ending in early September. EventZone would like to take the... [Read more of this review]
Who should be honored as the ‘12 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal?A favorite Roanoke and regional tradition is just right around the corner! The Roanoke St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, which includes the 23rd Annual McDonald’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Celtic Festival featuring Second Wynde, will take place Saturday, March 17th in downtown Roanoke. The festivities start at 10:00am, with the parade stepping... [Read more of this review]
Roanoke’s Elmwood Park – for 100 year it’s been a City park – now it’s getting a facelift!October 26, 2011
Sister Hazel at '10 Festival in the Park Jason Michael Carrol at '08 Festival in the Park You may have heard about the City of Roanoke’s plans to provide much needed renovations to Elmwood Park. We encourage you to share your vision of the future of Elmwood Park and get more details at the City of Roanoke’s web site. This historic... [Read more of this review]
Get ready for Grammy winning blues & smokin’ ribs – Sat. Oct. 1September 14, 2011
As the summer is winding down and fall festivities begin, make sure you’ve got one of Roanoke’s Best Festivals marked on your calendar. The fifth annual SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival will take place on October 1, 2011 in Elmwood Park downtown Roanoke. This year we’ve got an award winning musical line up in store. Three time Grammy winner,... [Read more of this review]
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