UP-COMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO DO IN OUR GENERAL AREA

There are many fun and interesting things to do near Serenity's Edge in the Roanoke, Bedford and the Smith Mountain Lake areas.  Keep us in mind for your  weekend stays or Just the Two of You Wedding Packages offered here when visiting!

March Events

Mar 7 - Smith Mountain Lake State Park Lecture Series presents Dr. Carl Boast

Brings the lake’s own Dr. Carl Boast with a program on nature photography using slides from his world and backyard travels. - Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Huddleston - 540-297-6066

Mar 10 - Sway Katz in Concert - 7:30pm

Under the direction of Bedford Community Orchestra director Scott Walter, the popular 19-piece ensemble plays a variety of contemporary instrumental and vocal arrangements of jazz standards, Latin tunes, funk and blues. Renowned for their tight ensemble work, inventive solos, and a rhythm section that lays down the kind of groove that can warm up the chilliest day, The SWAY KATZ are a popular year-round attraction at venues in and around the Roanoke Valley. Don’t miss your chance to see this vibrant ensemble in concert! - The Whole Note, 570 Blue Ridge Avenue, Bedford - 540-947-0208 - www.thewholenote.org

Mar 11 - Band of Oz in Concert

- Salem Civic Center, Salem - 540-375-3057 - www.salemciviccenter.com

Mar 12 - Jerry Seinfeld - 7:00pm

- Roanoke Civic Center, Williamson Road, Roanoke - 540-853-5483 - www.roanokeciviccenter.com

Mar 12 - Lynchburg Academy of Fine Arts presents The Second City Touring Company - 7:00pm & 10:00pm

Like a cross between wisecracking super elegates and an alcoholic uncle, The Second City Touring Company, celebrating 50 years of comedy improv, travels the country bringing irreverent humor to the masses. Belushi, Colbert, Carell, Murray, Radner, Myers, Fey, Meadows, Farley, Aykroyd – yeah, they all came through here. A mind explosion of political and social satire cropping up in every delicious nook and cranny of this great nation and beyond, this year’s visit to the Academy features two chances to see the tour, both in a relaxed, comedy club atmosphere (yes, the bar stays open through the show!). - Academy of Fine Arts, Commerce Street & 5th Street, Downtown Lynchburg - 434-846-8499 - www.AcademyFineArts.com

Mar 13 - Bedford Central Railroad Group - 10:00am

The Railroad group discusses train history and model train layouts. If you have an interest in trains you should become a part of this group. The meeting is open to the public and there is no charge. - Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library 201 E. Main Street, Bedford - 540-586-4520 - www.bedfordvamuseum.org

Mar 13 - Bedford Genealogical Society to feature Ed Tinsley - 1:30pm

The Bedford Genealogical Society, will feature Ed Tinsley, a retired Virginia State Trooper. In August, 1969, Tinsley was involved in the evacuation, rescue, and recovery of Virginia residents in one of the worst storms to hit the state. Hurricane Camille came roaring into the state and in some areas dumped 31 inches of rain in a matter of hours. Especially hard hit was Nelson county where over 120 people died. Tinsley kept an audio diary of each day of this experience and this recording became the basis of the documentary, "Portrait of a Disaster." - Bedford Public Library, Community Room 321 N. Bridge Street, Bedford - Free and open to the public - 540-466-4247 - www.bedfordgensociety.org

Mar 13 - Big Lick Conspiracy - 8:00pm

Roanoke's only improvisational comedy group presents hilarious on-the-spot theatre—and you get to be a part of it! There’s no script, no set and no costumes. It’s no-holds-barred comedy where the actors create characters, locations, actions and dialog based entirely on YOUR suggestions. Fast-paced, smart and outrageously funny, it's "Who's Line Is It Anyway?" on steroids. - Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Avenue, Downtown Roanoke - 540-345-2550 - www.jeffcenter.org

Mar 13 - Booker T. Washington National Monument presents Women’s History Month Special Program - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

“Vapors, Vitamins, and Vexations: Women’s Health in the Mid-19th Century and Today” Participate in Women’s History Month as a lady from the past, portrayed by a living history reenactor, shares stories and insights about women’s health in the mid-19th century. There will also be opportunities to learn about health issues facing women today with a participating health care representative. - Booker T. Washington National Monument, Route 122 South, Hardy - 540-721-2094 - www.nps.gov/bowa

Mar 13 - Gospel Sing - 5:00pm

The performance will be to benefit the work of the Bedford City County Voter's League. - Bower Center for the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford - 540-586-4235 - www.bowercenter.org

Mar 13 - Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery Open House - 11:00am to 5:00pm

Come to Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery any Saturday in March to cure your Spring Fever! After a wine tasting, take a stroll through the vines then enjoy your picnic with a glass of wine. Feel free to bring the kids, a kite and/or a Frisbee and enjoy an afternoon at Hickory Hill! Free - Hickory Hill Winery 1722 Hickory Cove Lane Moneta - 540-296-1393 - www.hickoryhillvineyards.com

Mar 13 - The Lynchburg Pops - 8:00pm

It’s the Boston Pops in the Burg! For the first time, the LSO goes to the James River Conference Center to create a nightclub atmosphere for your favorite orchestral hits. - James River Conference Center, 400 Court St Lynchburg - 434-845-6604 - www.lynchburgsymphony.com

Mar 16 - Gospel Music Concert

Gospel groups and soloist will entertain beginning at 6:00 PM. The proceeds will go to further the work of the Bedford City/ County Voters League. - The Bower Center, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford - 540-586-4235 - www.bowercenter.org

Mar 16 - Harlem Ambassadors - 7:00pm

Offering a unique brand of Harlem-style basketball, featuring high-flying slam dunks, dazzling ball-handling tricks, and hilarious comedy routines, the Harlem Ambassadors are talented male and female basketball players that are drug-free, college-educated, and positive in appearance. They are committed to giving their audience quality family entertainment and serving as excellent role models for young people with their program’s themes to stay in school and stay drug free. The Harlem Ambassadors will play against a team of local leaders and hometown heroes. We have named our team the “Bedford Hot Shots.” Tickets will be $6.00 in advance (while supplies last), $8.00 at the door. For this event, the Ambassadors have partnered with our local GFWC Bedford Woman’s Club. Proceeds will be donated to provide a trained service dog to a deaf or disabled serviceman or woman through the national program, Canines for Combat Veterans. Tickets on sale at Bedford Welcome Center, Arthur's Jewelry, Bedford Chamber of Commerce or by calling 434-841-8593. - Liberty High School, Route 122 North, Bedford - www.harlemambassadors.com

Mar 17 - Saint Patrick’s Day at Peaks of Otter Winery - Noon to 5:00pm

Visit our winery wearing green and receive an extra discount on wines. We call it the “Luck of the Irish”. - Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford - Free - 540-586-3707 - www.peaksofotterwinery.com

Mar 19 - Mar 28 - Little Town Players presents Greater Tuna

Performances are March 19 - 21 & 26 - 28 - Elks National Home Theatre, Bedford - 540-586-5881 - www.littletownplayers.com

Mar 20 - Al Petteway and Amy White in Concert

Grammy-Winning Guitarist, Indie-Award Winning Duo Contemporary Celtic- & Appalachian-Influenced Acoustic Groove. - Bedford Central Library, 321 North Bridge Street, Bedford - $10.00 pp at the door - 540-586-8911 - www.friendsofbedfordlibrary.org

Mar 20 - Bedford Professional Women Annual Fashion Show & Tasting Luncheon - 11:00am to 1:00pm

Bedford Professional Women invite you to the annual Fashion Show & Tasting Luncheon Fundraiser. An event featuring fashions by Christopher & Banks, alluring door prizes, networking opportunities, and fabulous food! Proceeds fund local scholarships. Tickets are $10 per person, and are available from BPW members and at the Bedford branch of Stellar One Bank. Please visit the website for event and ticket information. - Bedford Baptist Church, 1516 Oakwood Street, Bedford - bpwva.org/fashionshow.html

Mar 20 - Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery Open House - 11:00am to 5:00pm

Come to Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery any Saturday in March to cure your Spring Fever! After a wine tasting, take a stroll through the vines then enjoy your picnic with a glass of wine. Feel free to bring the kids, a kite and/or a Frisbee and enjoy an afternoon at Hickory Hill! Free - Hickory Hill Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta - 540-296-1393 - www.hickoryhillvineyards.com

Mar 20 - Jazz Club: Soul Jazz - 8:00pm

- Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Avenue, Downtown Roanoke - 540-345-2550 - www.jeffcenter.org

Mar 21 - Inspired by Africa

Nancy Strachan and Pastor Deo Gashagaza will speak on their Rwandan ministries to launch a series of events entitled "Inspired by Africa". An art exhibit by that name will be featured in our expanded gallery space.The prize winning movie, "As We Forgive" will be shown. The event is free and open to the public. The gallery will be open beginning at 2:00 PM and the program begins at 3:00 PM - Bower Center for the Arts at 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford - 540-586-4235

Mar 21 - Mar 22 - Roanoke Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks 5 - Starts Sunday 3:00pm, Monday 8:00pm

Eternal Light. - Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Avenue, Downtown Roanoke - 540-343-9127 - www.rso.com

Mar 22 - Mar 23 - Broadway in Roanoke presents Mamma Mia - 7:30pm

- Roanoke Civic Center, Williamson Road, Roanoke - 540-853-5483 - www.roanokeciviccenter.com

Mar 24 - Los Lobos and Leo Kottke - 7:30pm

Perhaps best known for their #1 hit, “La Bamba,” Los Lobos has, over the past 35 years, assembled a body of work diverse enough to captivate fans worldwide. From traditional Spanish and Mexican music, to rock, folk, jazz and even psychedelic sonic experimentation, Los Lobos has successfully found ways to expand and redefine their sound, without straying from musical traditions that form the heart and soul of the band. - Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Avenue, Downtown Roanoke - 540-345-2550 - www.jeffcenter.org

Mar 26 - Dancing with Strings and Other Things

This combination of great music and great dance enchanted audiences in 2008. The Academy of Fine Arts, the Virginia School for the Arts, and the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra give you a second year of this production. - The Academy of Fine Arts, Fifth and Commerce Streets, Downtown Lynchburg - 434-845-6604 - www.lynchburgsymphony.com

Mar 26 - Mar 28 - Lynchburg Academy of Fine Arts presents Dancing with Strings

Dancing with Strings is back, building on last year’s momentum that together with a surprise of other musicians brought down the house. Imagine exquisite dancers of the Virginia School of the Arts and fine musicians of the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra sharing the Academy’s stage. Passion inspires passion. Eclectic and energetic, Dancing with Strings and Other Things celebrates the usician and dancer - together – creating and moving to music. - Academy of Fine Arts, Commerce Street & 5th Street, Downtown Lynchburg - 434-846-8499 - www.AcademyFineArts.com

Mar 26 - Mar 28 - The "Spring" Home Show - Better Living Expo

Friday, March 26, 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Saturday, March 27, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, Sunday, March 28, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Admission – $5.00 - Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem - 540-375-3004 - www.rrhba.com

Mar 26 - The Holiday Band in Concert - 6:00pm

- Roanoke Civic Center, Williamson Road, Roanoke - 540-853-5483 - www.roanokeciviccenter.com

Mar 27 - Mar 28 - Blossom to Bottle Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery - Noon to 5:00pm

Visit our farm and enjoy the many blossoms here and along the way. Picnic under a blossoming tree. Taste our wines, visit our farm animals and get advance tickets for The Horse and Hound Wine Festival www.BedfordWine.com - Peaks of Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford - Free - 540-586-3707 - www.peaksofotterwinery.com

Mar 27 - Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery Open House - 11:00am to 5:00pm

Come to Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery any Saturday in March to cure your Spring Fever! After a wine tasting, take a stroll through the vines then enjoy your picnic with a glass of wine. Feel free to bring the kids, a kite and/or a Frisbee and enjoy an afternoon at Hickory Hill! Free - Hickory Hill Winery, 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta - 540-296-1393 - www.hickoryhillvineyards.com

 

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