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“The most exhilarating and authentic show from Ireland in decades…” kicks off the ‘12 Roanoke St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
December 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]

Craig Woolard Band, The Embers & Band of Oz – will warm you up!
December 1, 2011

After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over and the cold winter weather sets in; we will just be heating things up with our Kroger Cabin Fever Series starting Friday, January 20, 2012 with the sizzling sounds of the Craig Woolard Band. After several crowd-pleasing appearances at BB&T’s Party in the Park, we’re excited... [Read more of this review]

BB&T’s Party in the Park closes another successful season
November 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. 1
September 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]

The ‘11 BB&T’s Party in the Park finale – Thurs. Sept. 15!
September 9, 2011

It’s the conclusion of Roanoke’s award winning Thursday night concert series – BB&T’s Party in the Park.  As we like to say, “It’s Where Your Friends Are on Thursday Nights.”  Gates open at 5:30pm, and music from 6:00 – 8:30pm.    Party in the Park features music you can dance to, and that’s... [Read more of this review]

FREE Concert Finale – Wed. Aug. 24th. Barefoot West and Shorefire!
August 22, 2011

Wednesday nights in downtown Roanoke just got a lot more fun, thanks to Valley Bank’s Downtown LIVE.  It continues Wednesday night July 27th – in the Market Square of downtown.  It’s “Our Valley. Our Music” so we’ll be featuring some of the best music artists from the Roanoke Valley area – with all types of... [Read more of this review]