Good morning, Roanoke.

Families in the Roanoke Valley attended the first annual Pictures of Hope photoshoot hosted by HopeTree Family Services in Salem on Saturday.

The event ran from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and featured a professional photographer, bounce houses, food, + an appearance by Trooper the therapy dog.

Pluck'd, a company that grows tomatoes in a large greenhouse in Southwest Virginia, is putting its first produce in local stores this spring.

The firm completed phase one of its project in Carroll County and plans a $100 million expansion.

Roanoke City Public Schools is planning its first major rezoning in over 50 years to ease overcrowding at elementary schools+ the new boundaries will affect student placements next school year.

Franklin County is considering a zoning rewrite that may ban private wells for data centers & impose sound and cooling limits as residents worry about long-term environmental and resource impacts; a joint work session is set for Wednesday, May 13 at 5 p.m. for further discussion.

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.

68th Annual Sidewalk Art Show

10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Taubman Museum of Art — Free entry — Explore Southwest Virginia’s premier outdoor fine art show featuring diverse artwork from local artists.

Josh Gates

8-11 p.m. — Berglund Center — Ticketed event — Experience an exciting evening with Josh Gates in Roanoke, VA.