Sunday, June 8, 2014

Volume 2. Issue 11.

THE BLACKSBURG BUZZ

June 11 -- June 24

Contents For This Issue: Events for June 11 -- June 24

Remember to Always check venue website for event status, inclement weather policy, ticket information. Calendar is subject to change.

Lyric Movies:
                            June 6     --    June 12        The Lunch Box
                            June 13   --    June 19        Bears  (7:00PM)
                                                                      Locke  (9:15PM)
                            June 20   --    June 26        Only Lovers Left Alive
                            June 27   --    July 3           Belle                 


Featured Articles: Preserving Cultural Equity 60 Virginia Summer Festivals 

EVENTS

  • Thursday, June 12
    • No Events Scheduled. 
  • Tuesday, June 17
    • No Events Scheduled
  • Thursday, June 19
    • No Events Scheduled
  • Sunday, June 22
  • Monday, June 23
  • Tuesday, June 24
    • No Events Scheduled

THIS WEEK'S ARTICLE: 24 Best Hikes in Virginia

UPCOMING EVENTS 

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Volume 2. Issue 10.

THE BLACKSBURG BUZZ

May 28 -- June 10

Contents For This Issue: Events for May 28 -- June 10

Remember to Always check venue website for event status, inclement weather policy, ticket information. Calendar is subject to change.

Lyric Movies:
                        May 23    --   May 29             Muppets Most Wanted
                        May 30    --   June 4              Cesar Chavez
                        June 5                                   Live at the Lyric Presents Musician Jeff Austin. 
                                                                     Tickets required. 
                        


Featured Articles: Preserving Cultural Equity 60 Virginia Summer Festivals 

EVENTS

  • Sunday, June 1
  • Monday, June 2
  • Tuesday, June 3
    • No Events Scheduled
  • Thursday, June 5
    • No Events Scheduled
  • Sunday, June 8
    • No Events Scheduled.
  • Monday, June 9 
  • Tuesday, June 10
    • No Events Scheduled

THIS WEEK'S ARTICLE: 24 Best Hikes in Virginia

UPCOMING EVENTS 

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Volume 2. Issue 9.

THE BLACKSBURG BUZZ

May 14  -- May 27

Contents For This Issue: Events for May 14 -- May 27.

Remember to Always check venue website for event status, inclement weather policy, ticket information. Calendar is subject to change.

Lyric Movies:
                        
                        May 9      --   May 15             Captain America: Winter Soldier
                        May 16    --   May 22             Le Week-End
                        May 23    --   May 29             Muppets Most Wanted
                        


Featured Articles: Preserving Cultural Equity & 60 Virginia Summer Festivals 

EVENTS

  • Thursday, May 15
  •  Friday, May 16
  • Sunday, May 18
    • No Events Scheduled.
  • Monday, May 19
  • Tuesday, May 20
    • No Events Scheduled
  • Thursday, May 22
  • Sunday, May 25
    • No Events Scheduled.
  • Monday, May 26
  • Tuesday, May 27
    • No Events Scheduled

THIS WEEK'S ARTICLE: 5 Celebrities With Insane Family History

UPCOMING EVENTS 
  • May 29: Alison Self @ The Palisade's Restaurant. No Cover. (8PM-11PM)
  • May 30 -- June 1:   Annual Lebanese Festival St. Elias' Church in Roanoke. 
  • June 21: 7th annual Summer Solstice Festival Downtown Blacksburg (10AM-10PM). 

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Volume 2. Issue 8.

THE BLACKSBURG BUZZ

April 30  -- May 13

Contents For This Issue: Events for April 30 – May 30

Remember to Always check venue website for event status, inclement weather policy, ticket information. Calendar is subject to change.

Lyric Movies:
                        April 25   --    May 1              Tim's Vermeer  
                        May 2      --    May 7              Grand Budapest Hotel 
                        May 8                                     Cat Video Festival (2PM)
                                                                       The Bike Shorts Film Festival (7PM)
                                                                       Grand Budapest Hotel (9:15PM)
                        May 9      --   May 15             Captain America: Winter Soldier
                        May 16    --   May 22             Le Week-End
                        May 23    --   May 29             Muppets Most Wanted
                        


Featured Article: Preserving Cultural Equity

EVENTS

  • Sunday, May 4
    • No Events Scheduled.
  • Monday, May 5
  • Tuesday, May 6
  • Thursday, May 8
  • Sunday, May 11
    • No Events Scheduled.
  • Monday, May 12

THIS WEEK'S ARTICLE: Pictures of Top Cities to Visit

UPCOMING EVENTS 
  • May 24:       4th Annual Chantilly Farm Blue Grass and BBQ Festival @ Chantilly Farm. (11AM-10PM). Tickets Required. 
  • May 30 -- June 1:   Annual Lebanese Festival St. Elias' Church in Roanoke. 
  • June 21: 7th annual Summer Solstice Festival Downtown Blacksburg (10AM-10PM). 

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Volume 2. Issue 7.

THE BLACKSBURG BUZZ

April 16-- April 29

Contents For This Issue: Events for April 16 – April 29

Remember to Always check venue website for event status, inclement weather policy, ticket information. Calendar is subject to change.

Lyric Movies:
                        April 12        --   April 17           The Great Beauty (9:30PM)
                        April 18        --   April 24           The Wind Rises (7:00PM)
                        April 25        --   May 1              Tim's Vermeer  (7:00PM)

Featured Article: Preserving Cultural Equity

EVENTS

  • Sunday, April 20
    • Easter Brunch @ Mountain Lake (11AM-2:30PM). Reservations Required. 
  • Monday, April 21
  • Tuesday, April 22
    • No Events.
  • Thursday, April 24
  • Friday, April 25
    • Justin Craig Gillie's. (6PM-8PM)
    • Late nigh with Black Mountain Revival with Ol Spatch @ Gillie's (10PM-??)
    • Free Beer Tasting The Vintage Cellar (2-6PM)
    • Swing Dance and Intro Lesson @ Blacksburg YMCA. (730PM-11PM).
    • Boogieburg Bangover @ Sycamore Deli (10PM-??). 
    • Mountain Adventure Winery Weekend @ Chateau Morrisette. (Weekend Event). Come Enjoy many outdoor activities from horseback riding to canoeing. 
  • Sunday, April 27
    • Mountain Adventure Winery Weekend @ Chateau Morrisette. (Weekend Event). Come Enjoy many outdoor activities from horseback riding to canoeing. 
  • Monday, April 28
  • Tuesday, April 29

THIS WEEK'S ARTICLE: Solarizing Blacksburg  &  This Lioness.

UPCOMING EVENTS
  • May 3:          The 2nd Annual Horseshoes and Hats Kentucky Derby Casino Night (5PM-?).
  • May 3:          Blacksburg's Annual Fork and Cork Wine Celebration @ First and Main (10AM-10PM). 
  • May 7:         Dance Theater of Harlem @ Center for the Arts. (8PM-10PM). Tickets Required. 
  • May 10:       7th Annual BrewRidge Music and Craft Beer Festival @ Mountain Lake. (12PM-5PM). Tickets Required. 
  • May 13:       Willie Nelson and Allison Krauss @ The Roanoke Civic Center. (7PM-10PM). Tickets Required.
  • May 24:       4th Annual Chantilly Farm Blue Grass and BBQ Festival @ Chantilly Farm. (11AM-10PM). Tickets Required. 
  • May 30 -- June 1:   Annual Lebanese Festival St. Elias' Church in Roanoke. 
  • June 21: 7th annual Summer Solstice Festival Downtown Blacksburg (10AM-10PM). 

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Volume 2. Issue 6.

THE BLACKSBURG BUZZ

April 2-- April 15 

Contents For This Issue: Events for April 2 – April 15

Remember to Always check venue website for event status, inclement weather policy, ticket information. Calendar is subject to change.

Lyric Movies:
                        April 5          --   April 10           August Osage County (7:00PM)
                        April 12        --   April 17           The Great Beauty (9:30PM)
                        April 18        --   April 24           The Wind Rises (7:00PM)
                        April 25        --   May 1              Tim's Vermeer  (7:00PM)

Featured Article: Preserving Cultural Diversity 

EVENTS

  • Thursday, April 3
  • Sunday, April 6
    • NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
  • Monday, April 7
  • Tuesday, April 8 
  • Thursday, April 10
    • Sash Callsen Gillie's (7PM-10PM)
    • The Mantras with N.A.R.P. @ Sycamore Deli (10PM-??). 
    • Broadway in Roanoke Presents American Idiot @ Roanoke Civic Center. (7:30PM-10PM). Tickets Required. This is literally a Broadway Musical Play Based on Green Day's Album American Idiot. I think you'd be remiss to not check this out. 
  • Friday, April 11
    • Justin Craig Gillie's. (6PM-8PM)
    • Free Beer Tasting The Vintage Cellar (2-6PM)
    • Swing Dance and Intro Lesson @ Blacksburg YMCA. (730PM-11PM).
    • Tomas Kubinek Center for the Arts. (7PM-10PM). Tickets Required. Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible presents a vaudeville a show.
    • Sounds of the Mountains Music and Storytelling Festival @ Camp Bethel.
    • Express Yourself Painting Workshop @ Mountain Lake. Day Long Event.  
  • Monday, April 14
  • Tuesday, April 15

THIS WEEK'S ARTICLE: Robotic Suit Debuting at 2014 World Cup. 

UPCOMING EVENTS
  • April 16:     Kevin Costner and Mountain West @ Roanoke Civic Center.  (730PM-10PM).  Tickets Required.
  • April 26:    Center for the Arts Gala Celebration with Performer Natalie Cole and Virginia Symphony Orchestra @ Center for the Arts. (6:45PM-11PM) 
  • April 26:     An Evening with Rita Coolidge @ The Lyric Theater. (8PM-10PM). Tickets Required.
  • May 3:          The 2nd Annual Horseshoes and Hats Kentucky Derby Casino Night (5PM-?).
  • May 3:          Blacksburg's Annual Fork and Cork Wine Celebration @ First and Main (10AM-10PM). 
  • May 7:         Dance Theater of Harlem @ Center for the Arts. (8PM-10PM). Tickets Required. 
  • May 10:       7th Annual BrewRidge Music and Craft Beer Festival @ Mountain Lake. (12PM-5PM). Tickets Required. 
  • May 13:       Willie Nelson and Allison Krauss @ The Roanoke Civic Center. (7PM-10PM). Tickets Required.
  • May 24:       4th Annual Chantilly Farm Blue Grass and BBQ Festival @ Chantilly Farm. (11AM-10PM). Tickets Required. 
  • May 30 -- June 1:   Annual Lebanese Festival St. Elias' Church in Roanoke. 
  • June 21: 7th annual Summer Solstice Festival Downtown Blacksburg (10AM-10PM). 

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Volume 2. Issue 5.

THE BLACKSBURG BUZZ

March 19 -- April 1 

Contents For This Issue: Events for March 19 – April 1

Remember to Always check venue website for event status, inclement weather policy, ticket information. Calendar is subject to change.

Lyric Movies:
                        March 14      --   March 19        Her
                        March 21      --   March 27        Monuments Men
                        March 28      --   April 3            Saving Mr. Banks (7:00PM)
                        March 28      --   April 3            Lone Survivor  (9:30PM)

Featured Article: Preserving Cultural Diversity 

EVENTS

  • Wednesday, March 19
  • Sunday, March 23
    • NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
  • Monday, March 24
  • Tuesday, March 25
    • Mood Swing Jazz @ The Cellar (9PM-12AM)
    • Emmanuel Jal @ Center for the Arts (7PM-10PM). Tickets Required. The Virginia Tech Deans' Forum and the Center for the Arts present Emmanuel Jal, an internationally recognized hip-hop artist, advocate for social justice around the world, and former child soldier from South Sudan.
  • Wednesday, March 26
  • Sunday, March 30
    •  NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
  • Monday, March 31
  • Tuesday, April 1

THIS WEEK'S ARTICLE: This Guy and Special Blacksburg Event "Rock the Blocks"March 21-22.

UPCOMING EVENTS
  • April 5:       Hell Climb @ Mountain Lake. (9AM-12PM). 6.2 Mile Hike at Mountain Lake. Reservations Required.
  • April 11:     Tomas Kubinek Center for the Arts. (7PM-10PM). Tickets Required. Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible presents a vaudeville a show. 
  • April 11 & 12:     Sounds of the Mountains Music and Storytelling Festival @ Camp Bethel.
  • April 16:     Kevin Costner and Mountain West @ Roanoke Civic Center.  (730PM-10PM).  Tickets Required.
  • April 26:    Center for the Arts Gala Celebration with Performer Natalie Cole and Virginia Symphony Orchestra @ Center for the Arts. (6:45PM-11PM) 
  • April 26:     An Evening with Rita Coolidge @ The Lyric Theater. (8PM-10PM). Tickets Required.
  • May 3:          The 2nd Annual Horseshoes and Hats Kentucky Derby Casino Night (5PM-?).
  • May 3:          Blacksburg's Annual Fork and Cork Wine Celebration @ First and Main (10AM-10PM). 
  • May 10:       7th Annual BrewRidge Music and Craft Beer Festival @ Mountain Lake. (12PM-5PM). Tickets Required. 
  • May 13:       Willie Nelson and Allison Krauss @ The Roanoke Civic Center. (7PM-10PM). Tickets Required.
  • May 24:       4th Annual Chantilly Farm Blue Grass and BBQ Festival @ Chantilly Farm. (11AM-10PM). Tickets Required. 
  • May 30 -- June 1:   Annual Lebanese Festival St. Elias' Church in Roanoke. 
  • June 21: 7th annual Summer Solstice Festival Downtown Blacksburg (10AM-10PM). 

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Volume 2. Issue 4.

THE BLACKSBURG BUZZ

March 5 -- March 18

Contents For This Issue: Events for March 5 – March 18

Remember to Always check venue website for event status, inclement weather policy, ticket information. Calendar is subject to change.

Lyric Movies:
                        February 28  --   March 6          The Wolf of Wall Street
                        March 7        --   March 13        The Lego Movie
                        March 14      --   March 19        Her

EVENTS

  • Wednesday, March 5
  • Monday, March 10
  • Tuesday, March 11
    • NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
  • Wednesday, March 12
  • Thursday, March 13
  • Sunday, March 16
    •  NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
  • Monday, March 17
    • Blues Jam The Cellar (9PM-12AM)
    • St. Patty's Day Celebration with Old Man Kelly @ Gillie's. (7PM-10PM)
  • Tuesday, March 18

THIS WEEK'S ARTICLE: Business Week Names Blacksburg as Best Place for Children. More or less. 

UPCOMING EVENTS
  • March 20-22:     Crooked Road Festival @ Center for the Arts.  Tickets Required. 
  • March 25:   Emmanuel Jal @ Center for the Arts (7PM-10PM). Tickets Required. The Virginia Tech Deans' Forum and the Center for the Arts present Emmanuel Jal, an internationally recognized hip-hop artist, advocate for social justice around the world, and former child soldier from South Sudan.
  • April 5:       Hell Climb @ Mountain Lake. (9AM-12PM). 6.2 Mile Hike at Mountain Lake. Reservations Required.
  • April 11:     Tomas Kubinek Center for the Arts. (7PM-10PM). Tickets Required. Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible presents a vaudeville a show. 
  • April 11 & 12:     Sounds of the Mountains Music and Storytelling Festival @ Camp Bethel.
  • April 16:     Kevin Costner and Mountain West @ Roanoke Civic Center.  (730PM-10PM).  Tickets Required.
  • April 26:    Center for the Arts Gala Celebration with Performer Natalie Cole and Virginia Symphony Orchestra @ Center for the Arts. (6:45PM-11PM) 
  • April 26:     An Evening with Rita Coolidge @ The Lyric Theater. (8PM-10PM). Tickets Required.
  • May 3:          The 2nd Annual Horseshoes and Hats Kentucky Derby Casino Night (5PM-?).
  • May 3:          Blacksburg's Annual Fork and Cork Wine Celebration @ First and Main (10AM-10PM). 
  • May 13:       Willie Nelson and Allison Krauss @ The Roanoke Civic Center. (7PM-10PM). Tickets Required.
  • May 30 -- June 1:   Annual Lebanese Festival St. Elias' Church in Roanoke. 
  • June 21: 7th annual Summer Solstice Festival @ Downtown Blacksburg (10AM-10PM). 
  • January 17 - March 7:    Artist Exhibition: Joni Pienkowski presents Landscapes @ Center For the Arts 

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Volume 2. Issue 3.

THE BLACKSBURG BUZZ

February 19 -- March 4

Contents For This Issue: Events for February 19 – March 4

Remember to Always check venue website for event status, inclement weather policy, ticket information. Calendar is subject to change.

Lyric Movies:  
                           February 14  --   February 20    American Hustle 
                           February 21  --   February 27    Inside Llewyn Davis
                           February 28  --   March 6          The Wolf of Wall Street

EVENTS

  • Wednesday, February 19
  • Thursday, February 20
  •  Friday, February 21
    • Sunday, February 23
      • NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
    • Monday, February 24
    • Tuesday, February 25
      • NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
    • Wednesday, February 26
    • Thursday, February 27
      • The Blacksburg Restaurants' Chili Crawl! @ The Blacksburg Library. (12PM-2PM). Come try Chili from the Cellar, Gillie's, Cafe de Bangkok, Pita Vera, Blacksburg Tap House, and the Underground. 
      • Trading Eights @ Gillie's (7PM-10PM)
      • Dirty Haries @ The Cellar (9PM-12AM)
      • The Harlem Globetrotters @ Roanoke Civic Center (7PM-10PM). Tickets on sale Oct. 29. 
      • Glassolalia Open Mic reading @ She Sha. (8PM-10PM). 
    • Saturday, March 1
      • Free Wine Tasting @ The Vintage Cellar (11AM-5PM
      • Guilty Pleasures @ The Cellar (9PM-12AM)
      • Wine & Cheese Tasting @ The Gourmet Pantry (11AM-4PM)
      • Blacksburg Farmer's Market Blacksburg Farmer's Market (9AM-2PM)
      • Montgomery County Educational Foundation Benefit Concert and Raffle for Public Schools @ Blacksburg Presbyterian Church (7PM-10PM) Come hear Live Classical Music and All Proceeds go to Montgomery County Public Schools. 
    • Sunday, March 2
      •  NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
    • Monday, March 3
    • Tuesday, March 4

    UPCOMING EVENTS

    • March 6:     Hamlet @ Center for the Arts. (7:30PM-10PM). Tickets Required. 
    • March 7:     Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead @ Center for the Arts. (7:30PM-10PM). Tickets Required. 
    • March 9:     Celtic Woman Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre (3PM-5PM). Tickets Required. 
    • March 20-22:     Crooked Road Festival @ Center for the Arts.  Tickets Required. 
    • March 25:   Emmanuel Jal @ Center for the Arts (7PM-10PM). Tickets Required. The Virginia Tech Deans' Forum and the Center for the Arts present Emmanuel Jal, an internationally recognized hip-hop artist, advocate for social justice around the world, and former child soldier from South Sudan.
    • April 5:       Hell Climb @ Mountain Lake. (9AM-12PM). 6.2 Mile Hike at Mountain Lake. Reservations Required.
    • April 11:     Tomas Kubinek Center for the Arts. (7PM-10PM). Tickets Required. Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible presents a vaudeville a show. 
    • April 16:     Kevin Costner and Mountain West @ Roanoke Civic Center.  (730PM-10PM).  Tickets Required.
    • April 26:    Center for the Arts Gala Celebration with Performer Natalie Cole and Virginia Symphony Orchestra @ Center for the Arts. (6:45PM-11PM) 
    • May 3:          The 2nd Annual Horseshoes and Hats Kentucky Derby Casino Night (5PM-?).
    • January 17 - March 7:    Artist Exhibition: Joni Pienkowski presents Landscapes @ Center For the Arts 

    Wednesday, February 5, 2014

    Volume 2. Issue 2.

    THE BLACKSBURG BUZZ

    February 5 -- February 18

    Contents For This Issue: Events for February 5– February 18

    Remember to Always check venue website for event status, inclement weather policy, ticket information. Calendar is subject to change.

    Lyric Movies:     February 1   --   February 6      The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
                               February 7   --   February 13    Nebraska
                               February 14 --   February 20    American Hustle 

    EVENTS

    • Wednesday, February 5
    • Thursday, February 6
    • Sunday, February 9
      • NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
    • Monday, February 10
    • Tuesday, February 11
    • Wednesday, February 12
      • Glossolalia Open Mic Reading @  She Sha (8PM-10PM)
    • Sunday, February 16
      •  NO EVENTS SCHEDULED
    • Monday, February 17
    • Tuesday, February 18
      • Swingfest Jazz The Cellar (9PM-12AM)
      • Virginia Wine Expo Richmond, Virginia Tickets Required. Six days of wine and wine parties starts today. What could go wrong? Definitely check out the link and look at the events for the weekend. Looks awesome! 

    THIS WEEK'S ARTICLE: Roanoke named one of World's Top Ten Romantic getaways. Not Kidding.  It's up there with the likes of Nasheville, TN; Paris, France. 

    UPCOMING EVENTS

    • February 18 - 23, 2014:     Virginia Wine Expo Richmond, Virginia Tickets Required. Six days of wine and wine parties. What could go wrong? Definitely check out the link and look at the events for the weekend. Looks awesome! 
    • February 22:      Mike Daisey @ Center for the Arts. (7:30PM-10PM). Tickets Required. 
    • February 27:      The Harlem Globetrotters @ Roanoke Civic Center (7PM-10PM). Tickets on sale Oct. 29.
    • February 27:      The Blacksburg Restaurants' Chili Crawl! @ The Blacksburg Library. (12PM-2PM). Come try Chili from the Cellar, Gillie's, Cafe de Bangkok, Pita Vera, Blacksburg Tap House, and the Underground.  
    • March 6:     Hamlet @ Center for the Arts. (7:30PM-10PM). Tickets Required. 
    • March 7:     Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead @ Center for the Arts. (7:30PM-10PM). Tickets Required. 
    • March 9:     Celtic Woman Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre (3PM-5PM). Tickets Required. 
    • March 20-22:     Crooked Road Festival @ Center for the Arts.  Tickets Required. 
    • April 11:     Tomas Kubinek Center for the Arts. (7PM-10PM). Tickets Required. Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible presents a vaudeville a show. 
    • May 3:          The 2nd Annual Horseshoes and Hats Kentucky Derby Casino Night (5PM-?).
    • January 17 - March 7:    Artist Exhibition: Joni Pienkowski presents Landscapes @ Center For the Arts