Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of February.
Good morning, Roanoke.
🎭 Culture
The documentary 'Stitched Together' follows a 1940s civil rights case when 23 Black families fought for equal education — it will premiere Saturday, Feb.
28 at 6:00 p.m. at Pulaski Theatre.
🎓 Education
Three Farm Credit Associations donated $17,500 to state FFA programs to boost agricultural leadership; the funds will support Give FFA Day (Feb.
26) during National FFA Week.
Nearly half of Virginia’s college graduates leave the state within five years of earning degrees, Census Bureau data shows, Cardinal News reports.
Governor Abigail Spanberger expressed concern over this trend, which has accelerated since the turn of the century.
🏥 Health
The Recovery Ecosystems Conference is scheduled for March 5-6 at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Virginia Tech.
The event will bring together recovery experts, peers and community leaders to work on strengthening the local recovery ecosystem.
🎉 Roanoke Events
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Riverdance 30 - New Generation
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — Tickets required — Celebrate 30 years of Irish dance magic with innovative performances and a new generation of dancers.
Tuba Skinny Performance
9 PM – 1 AM — Jefferson Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the vibrant sounds of traditional New Orleans music with Tuba Skinny.
The Shark is Broken
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Showtimers Community Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Dive into a comedic perspective of the behind-the-scenes antics during the filming of Jaws.
Shadowgrass Concert
8-10 PM — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of captivating instrumental music from the rising band Shadowgrass.
Steven Curtis Chapman Concert
7-10 p.m. — Parkway Church On The Mountain — Tickets from $50 — Experience a night of uplifting music with Steven Curtis Chapman in Roanoke.
Spafford Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Tickets Required — Experience astonishing improvisational jams from Spafford as they create a unique musical atmosphere.
Nicole Zuraitis Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Jefferson Center — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the genre-blurring sound of Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Nicole Zuraitis.
Huntsville Havoc vs Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
7:05-8:05 p.m. — Berglund Center — Watch the game live on FloHockey as the local team takes on their rivals.
Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony Concert
7:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience powerful music from Shostakovich, Mozart, and Wagner in a captivating orchestral evening.
Grand Finale Sale
Crowning Touch is closing it's doors after 30 years and selling all remaining cons. inventory. Discounted furniture, tools, home decor and more. 540-982-5800 Option 1 6704 Williamson Rd. Roanoke
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