Good morning, Roanoke.

Pastors and local leaders will gather at Morning Star Baptist Church on Thursday, May 7, at noon to pray for Senator Warner's family after the loss of his daughter and for other key needs.

Inspirational music will be provided and to-go lunches will follow (at 1513 Rorer Ave., S. W.).

Firefighters responded at 6:25 p.m. Sunday to a home on Deputy Drive in Hollins, quickly suppressing the flames in about 30 minutes and leaving two residents displaced who are receiving help from the American Red Cross while investigators examine the fire's cause.

Southwest Virginia Ballet will celebrate its 35th anniversary with A Midsummer Night’s Dream this week at Mill Mountain Theatre’s Trinkle Mainstage (May 8: 7 p.m.; May 9: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.).

Tickets are available at $25 for students and $35 for adults.

Attendees at the 13th Annual Booker T.

Washington event in Wirtz celebrated his life with speeches, scholarship awards and music at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational and Conference Center on Saturday, Apr. 25. Community leaders honored his role in education and civil rights.

Local teens can lessen college costs through the Marcus M.

Wilson Scholarship Fund, established by Marvin and Lorena Wilson to honor their son Marcus—whose dream of studying Criminal Justice was cut short. The annual luncheon on April 25 at L.H. Hamlar Event Center showcased speeches, dance performances, and moving tributes.

Roanoke College hosted its sixth annual Emancipation Lecture on April 15, where visual artist Veronica Jackson presented her talk 'Don’t Call Me Whoopi: My Art, My Agency' and discussed identity and visibility, exploring Black women’s experiences through creative works + projects.

The event brought together scholars, artists, and cultural thinkers.

The NAACP Roanoke Branch ACT-SO Committee announced winners at Charles W.

Day Technical Education Center on Saturday, April 25. Myles Venable in Visual Arts, Brenasha Devlin in Performing Arts, and Misheel Yondonjamts in Dance are headed to Chicago for the national competition July 15-19.

VCU student-athletes joined Minnick School children on April 22 for a mini-Olympics that taught teamwork and leadership.

The event featured friendly competition and inspiring role models for students with disabilities.

The Botetourt County Wide League will honor 60 years of integration and 25 years since Central Academy regained its name at a daylong celebration on Friday, May 9 at Central Academy Middle School in Fincastle.

The event features historical activities (conversations, talent shows, games, food, and auctions).

The City of Roanoke earned its 2025 Tree City USA honor from the Arbor Day Foundation after decades of tree planting to improve air quality.

Mayor Cobb said the recognition highlights over 30 years of urban forestry — a sign of a long-term investment in greener neighborhoods.

The Virginia General Assembly debates tax incentives for data centers that are set to expire in 2035, with some lawmakers pushing to end them next year while West Virginia launches its own incentive package.

The Shoobies Live

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Parkway Brewing Company — Free entry — Experience live music in a vibrant brewery setting with rotating food trucks.

The Darkside Experience - Pink Floyd Tribute

6:00 – 9:30 PM — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Cost info not provided — Experience an authentic tribute to classic Pink Floyd that feels just like being there.

Black Label Society Concert

7-10:30 p.m. — Salem Civic Center — Tickets from $33.75 — Experience the electrifying heavy metal sounds of Black Label Society alongside Zakk Sabbath and Dark Chapel.

Hands-On Process Improvement Workshop for Spanish Speakers

8 AM – 12 PM — Virginia Western Community College — $275 — Engage in a hands-on workshop to learn effective process improvement techniques through interactive simulations.

Leonard Blush and the Camelcals Live

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Parkway Brewing Company — Check event page for pricing — Enjoy an energetic blend of rock and roll and country with Leonard Blush and the Camelcals.

Gary Allan Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Salem Civic Center — Tickets starting at $31 — Experience the Southern rock sounds of Gary Allan live in concert.

Dark Star Orchestra Concert

6-9 p.m. — Elmwood Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience the live sounds of Dark Star Orchestra under the stars in Roanoke's favorite park.

Gasoline Alley Festival

8:30-11:30 p.m. — Elmwood Park — Free entry — Enjoy an outdoor celebration of music, arts, crafts, and family fun.

1964 The Tribute

8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — Elmwood Park — Ticket info not specified — Experience the magic of The Beatles with this authentic tribute band recreating a live concert experience.

Boogie on the Mountain: Kerosene Willy

6-8 p.m. — Mill Mountain Discovery Center — Cost information not provided — Enjoy an evening of great music and food at the scenic Mill Mountain.