Young people ages 16-24 with disabilities (such as autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities) become the techies of tomorrow, gaining important technological skills as they are introduced to current issues and challenges shaping social-justice movements. Participants reflect on their own identities and challenge their assumptions by learning how to code, create games, and make personal websites. […]
Born and raised in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil; Humberto Oliveira Sales brings passion, energy, and virtuosic expression to his guitar playing. Weaving through genres, including a multitude of Brazilian rhythms, Cuban Son and Spanish Flamenco; he transports his audience to other worlds through sound. Matt Wyatt is a songwriter/composer, musician, sound engineer and music producer who […]
Looking for a safe and socially distanced St. Patrick's Day celebration this year? Join us here at Big Lick on Wednesday, March 17th for cold tasty brews and good times! Food will also be available to order from our friends at Tuco's Taqueria Garaje and Beamer's 25 restaurants. Be sure to wear your green and […]
Come join us for a SAFE and SOCIALLY DISTANCED St. Patrick's Day at the Brewpub! The Pirates of the Piedmont will be taking the stage from 6-8PM And, yes, they WILL have their pirate ship on the patio! Blue Ridge Axe Throwing will also have their mobile unit at the Brewpub
Greatly reduced capacity for this event. “Close to perfect.” – The New York Times How often do you find the right person? A modern day musical set on the streets of Dublin. Featuring Glen Hansard and his Irish band “The Frames,” the film tells the story of a street musician and a Czech immigrant during […]
Join us on St. Patty's day to decorate your own cake! No prior cake decorating experience required! You will be provided with all the tools, materials, instruction and of course - CAKE! Boxes are provided so you can show your masterpiece off to your family and friends! All attendees require a ticket (sorry, no sharing). […]
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring on the big screen at the Byrd Theatre We are limiting this public screening to 50 attendees. (Less than 10% of our capacity - lots of social distance!) Tickets will only be sold online. A few things to know: We use a special cleaner we […]
Make a reservation to see the exhibition on view through March 26. The Ruffin Gallery is open Monday from 2:00 - 5:00PM, Thursday from 10:00AM - 1:00PM and Friday (10:00AM - 4:00PM) by reservation.
Come spend an afternoon with Dr. Temple Grandin, professor of animal science at Colorado State University, consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior, and autism spokesperson. She is one of the first individuals on the autism spectrum to publicly share insights from her personal experience of autism and its relation to animals. Dr. Grandin […]
Spring is a time of fresh starts and new beginnings – a time when the cold of winter melts away and reveals a vibrant landscape of color. Join Opera Roanoke as we shake off the winter chill together with a recital featuring husband and wife duo, Danielle Talamantes (Susannah ’17) and Kerry Wilkerson. Both are […]