Download December 9 City of Roanoke ChRistmas PaRade

December 2 City of Roanoke Christmas Tree Lighting
December 9 City of Roanoke Christmas Parade
December 16 RVSPCA Pet Costume Contest & Coca cola snow zone
calendar of events
Friday, December 2, 2016
Friday, December 9, 2016
5:30pm – RoaNotes
6:15pm – City of Roanoke Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
6:30pm – Miss Mona School of Dance
7:00-9:00pm – Hoop Extraordinaries
8:00-9:00pm – Triad Aerial Arts
7:00pm – City of Roanoke Christmas Parade (Begins at Elm & Jefferson) sponsored by City of Roanoke and Downtown
Roanoke, Inc.
WELLS FARGO PLAZA
CAMPBELL AVENUE & MARKET STREET
6:00-10:00pm – Strolling St. Nicholas
6:00-10:00pm – Carriage Rides
6:00-10:00pm – Street Actors (Theatre students from William Fleming High School)
6:00-10:00pm – Chestnut Roasting
7:00-9:00pm – Photos with Santa
7:00-9:00pm – Mark Fuller, Magician
7:00-10:00pm – Carolers of Christmas Past
7:00-10:00pm – Sally Edelman, Face Painter
7:00-10:00pm – David Bear Stuart, Juggler
ONEMAIN FINANCIAL STAGE
6:30pm – Southwest VA Ballet
8:00pm – Fame All Stars Cheer Group
9:00pm – Patrick Henry Dance Group
CAMPBELL AVENUE (Parking Lot)
6:00-10:00pm – Living Nativity Scene – Penn Forest Christian Church
CITY MARKET BUILDING
6:00-9:00pm – Santa’s Workshop (Lobby)
6:00-9:00pm – Holiday Entertainment provided by the City Market Building
WALL STREET/MARKET STREET
McDonald’s KIDS ZONE
6:00-9:00pm – Games, Activities & More
TAUBMAN MUSEUM OF ART (SALEM AVENUE)
JEFFERSON ST AND CAMPBELL AVE.
CAMPBELL AVENUE & MARKET STREET
6:00-10:00pm – Strolling St. Nicholas
6:00-10:00pm – Carriage Rides
6:00-10:00pm – Street Actors (Theatre Students from William Fleming High School)
6:00-10:00pm – Chestnut Roasting
7:00-9:00pm – Stilt Walking
7:00-9:00pm – Mark Fuller, Magician
7:30-9:30pm – Kate Guntermann, Fire Eater
7:30-9:30pm – Tyler Fleet, Sword Swallower
7:00-10:00pm –Sally Edelman, Face Painter
7:00-10:00pm – David Bear Stuart, Juggler
8:00-10:00pm – Photos with Santa
ONEMAIN FINANCIAL STAGE
6:00pm – Mill Mountain Theatre
8:00pm – Mill Mountain Ringers
9:00pm – Floyd Ward School of Dance
CAMPBELL AVENUE (Parking Lot)
6:00-10:00pm – Living Nativity Scene – Penn Forest Christian Church
CITY MARKET BUILDING
Friday, December 16, 2016
WELLS FARGO PLAZA
6:30pm – RVSPCA’s Pet Costume Contest
COCA COLA’S SNOW ZONE (SALEM AVENUE)
6:00-9:00pm – Sledding and Snow Activities
CAMPBELL AVENUE & MARKET STREET
6:00-10:00pm – Strolling St. Nicholas
6:00-10:00pm – Carriage Rides
6:00-10:00pm – Street Actors (Theatre students from William Fleming High School)
6:00-10:00pm – Chestnut Roasting
7:00-9:00pm – Mark Fuller, Magician
7:00-9:00pm – Photos with Santa
7:00-10:00pm – David Bear Stuart, Juggler
7:00-10:00pm – Sally Edelman, Face Painter
ONEMAIN FINANCIAL STAGE
WALL STREET/MARKET STREET
6:30pm – William Byrd High School Choir
7:30pm – Heights Community Church
8:00pm – City Modern Ensemble
9:00pm – Winds of the Blue Ridge
6:00-9:00pm – Games, Activities & More
CAMPBELL AVENUE (Parking Lot)
6:00-9:00pm – Santa’s Workshop (Lobby)
6:00-9:00pm – Holiday Entertainment provided by the City Market Building
McDonald’s KIDS ZONE
TAUBMAN MUSEUM OF ART (SALEM AVENUE)
5:00-9:00pm – Photos with Frosty
5:00-9:00pm – Ornament Making & Letterpress Cards
5:30-8:00pm – Sidewalk Chalk Mural
5:30-8:30pm – Let’s Dance Band
5:00-9:00pm – Photos with Frosty
5:00-9:00pm – Ornament Making & Letterpress Cards
6:00pm – Art in Motion Dance Performance
7:00pm – Hip Hop with Charles Dudley
8:00pm – Salsa with Salsa Noke
16 WEST MARKETPLACE (CHURCH AVENUE)
16 WEST MARKETPLACE (CHURCH AVENUE)
6:00-10:00pm – Cactus Joe Holiday Choo Choo
6:00-10:00pm – Winter Wonderland
6:00-10:00pm – Cactus Joe Holiday Choo Choo
6:00-10:00pm – Winter Wonderland
6:00-10:00pm – Living Nativity Scene – Penn Forest Christian Church
CITY MARKET BUILDING
6:00-9:00pm – Santa’s Workshop (Lobby)
6:00-9:00pm – Holiday Entertainment provided by the City Market Building
WALL STREET/MARKET STREET
McDonald’s KIDS ZONE
6:00-9:00pm – Games, Activities & More
TAUBMAN MUSEUM OF ART (SALEM AVENUE)
5:00-9:00pm – Photos with Frosty
5:00-9:00pm – Ornament Making & Letterpress Cards
6:00pm – Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir
16 WEST MARKETPLACE (CHURCH AVENUE)
6:00-10:00pm – Cactus Joe Holiday Choo Choo
6:00-10:00pm – Winter Wonderland
dickens entertainers
Hoop Extraordinaries - From Baltimore, MD, Erin and Hillary have been performing
on the east coast as professional circus artists since 2011. They specialize in hula-hoops, juggling
and twirling as many as six hoops at once around each limb and even their noses! Their funky yet
graceful style is rooted in a lifetime of dance training and a love for whimsy and wonder. They are
passionate about entertaining, AMAZE-ing, and making people smile! December 2nd at 7:00pm –
Wells Fargo Plaza
Southwest Virginia Ballet – Performing excerpts from the holiday classic, The
Nutcracker (full-length ballet performance of The Nutcracker – December 10 and 11 at The
Berglund Performing Arts Theatre) as part of Dickens of a Christmas celebration. During
this Victorian Christmas tradition, SVB’s pre-professional company will delight with beautiful
choreography; helping us enjoy the wonder of this holiday season. December 2nd at 6:30-pm
OneMain Financial Stage
City Modern Ensemble of the Roanoke Ballet Theatre – The City Modern
Ensemble is the professional and community modern dance company of the Roanoke Ballet Theatre
headed by Ms. Liza Deck. Their goals are artistic integrity, originality and equality. They have
several full evening events each year as well as collaborations with other dance, art, music and
theatre professionals. December 16th at 8:00pm – OneMain Financial Stage
Mark Fuller, Magician – Mark has been studying and performing magic for over 20
years in Central and Southwest VA. With Mark, you will always get the best magic show possible.
Mark’s humor and presentation are entertaining and fun! December 2nd, 9th, and 16th at 7:00pm
– Campbell Ave and Market St.
Sword Swallower – Tyler Fleet – Formerly with the Coney Island Circus Sideshow, The
Amazing Blazing Tyler Fyre is a fast paced and funny, death-defying daredevil stunt spectacular
with all the glitter, glamour, and gut-wrenching thrills of a Vegas show. Guaranteed to please,
amuse, and amaze audiences of all ages! Hosted by silver-tongued devil, TYLER FYRE. December
9th at 7:30pm – Campbell Ave and Market St.
David Bear Stuart, Juggler – David is Southwest VA’s premiere interactive juggler. David
has performed at the area’s leading venues including the Greenbrier Hotel and The Homestead.
December 2nd, 9th, and 16th at 7:00pm – Campbell Ave and Market St.
Mill Mountain Ringers – The Mill Mountain Ringers are Roanoke’s only communitybased hand bell group. Their renditions of holiday carols are sure to delight and get you in the
holiday spirit! December 9th at 8:00pm – OneMain Financial Stage
Dickens Street Acting Project – This year marks the 21st Anniversary since the
Dickens Street Acting Project has been at Dickens of a Christmas. Over 30 talented students from
William Fleming High School participate in this community-wide effort, directed by Mrs. Lindsay
Jackson. Dressed in period costumes portraying characters from “A Christmas Carol,” the students
will use their creative and acting skills to bring Dickens’ characters to life. December 2nd, 9th, and
16th starting at 6:00pm
Mill Mountain Theatre – Roanoke’s premiere regional theatre with over 50 years of
bringing live theatre to Southwest Virginia. Mill Mountain Theatre offers classes for ages Pre-K
through adults in all disciplines of performing arts and technical theatre. For more information on
classes or the Main Stage Season, please visit www.millmountain.org. December 9th at 6:00pm –
OneMain Financial Stage
Carolers of Christmas Past – Based out of Winston Salem, NC, the Carolers of
Christmas Past is an acapella quartet dressed in authentic Victorian costumes with an extensive
repertoire of both traditional and holiday carols. Since 2001, their performances have included
the North Carolina Governor’s Mansion, the White House in Washington, D.C., and Dickens of a
Christmas. December 2nd starting at 7:00pm
Fame Allstars Cheer Group - Fame Allstars is a National award winning competition
cheerleading gym located in Salem, VA. They offer teams and classes coached by experienced
USASF certified coaches for athletes ages 1 year to adult and specialize in choreography and camps
for many local school teams. Fame also provides competitively priced birthday parties and banquet
packages. Check out the website at fameroanoke.com and try your first class for free. December
2nd at 8:00pm - OneMain Finanacial Stage
Miss Mona’s School of Dance & Performing Arts – Miss Mona’s School of
Dance, a long-standing featured performer at Dickens of a Christmas, is celebrating 60 years of
excellence in the performing arts in the Roanoke and Salem area under the same ownership.
The studio offers lessons in voice, drama, and all forms of dance, is the home to the competition
team “The Rhythmettes”, and is proud to have students appearing with Showtimers, Mill Mountain
Theatre, local and regional theatre productions, the Southwest Virginia Ballet’s Nutcracker, and Walt
Disney World. December 2nd at 6:30pm – Wells Fargo Plaza
Floyd Ward School of Dance – The Floyd Ward School of Dance is a celebrated icon
in the Roanoke Valley as it has been in operation since 1928. Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe,
clogging, hip hop, lyrical, and tumbling are offered weekly at these locations. Over 125 Floyd Ward
students participate in district, regional, and national competitions. December 9th at 9:00pm –
OneMain Financial Stage
Patrick Henry Dance Group – The focus of the Patrick Henry High School Dance Group
is to develop their creative and cognitive skills through movement. Focusing in areas of modern
dance, ballet, choreography, jazz, and hip-hop dance, students become well rounded through the
integration of technology in movement and the verbalization of opinions. The Dance Group is
taught by Blake Nixon. December 2nd at 9:00pm – OneMain Financial Stage
Heights Community Church Praise Band - The worship ensemble of Heights
Community Church, Roanoke, is comprised of the vocalists who lead the congregational singing and
offer special music by presenting a wide range of musical styles from contemporary to traditional.
The ensemble consists of soloists and a variety of mixed groups that offer a blend of music that
is uplifting, encouraging, and worshipful. The ensemble is under the direction of Melia Garber.
December 16th at 7:30pm – OneMain Financial Stage
Sally Edelman, Face Painter – Sally is an award winning Face and Body Artist from
right here in Roanoke, VA. She’s excited to share her art at Dickens of a Christmas. December 2nd,
9th, and 16th at 7:00pm – Campbell Ave and Market St.
The RoaNotes – The RoaNotes, founded in 2011, is the first and only co-ed a capella group
at Roanoke College. Numbering 18 strong, the RoaNotes sing several performances per semester
at Roanoke College while arranging and rehearsing their own music. They also sing at many events
outside of school and compete in the International Championship of Collegiate A Capella. December
2nd at 5:30pm – Wells Fargo Plaza
Triad Aerial Arts – Sabrina Woods is the owner of Triad Aerial Arts and Fitness1Studios,
both of Greensboro, NC. Sabrina takes utmost delight in bringing elegance and grace to public
performance and always focuses on teaching safe, effective dance techniques for Aerial Arts.
December 2nd at 8:00pm – Wells Fargo Plaza
The Roanoke Times wants to help children get their letter to
Santa Claus! Bring your letters to our special Santa Claus mailbox
located inside the City Market Building in Downtown Roanoke
from Wednesday, November 23 – Sunday, December 18.
Every week, we’ll have one of Santa’s helpers randomly
draw 2 winning letters that will be published in The
Roanoke Times PLUS receive a giant toy stuffed
stocking. Simply cut out and attach this form to the
letter so The Roanoke Times can contact the winners.
Child’s Name and Age:
Parent/Guardian’s Name:
Phone Number:
William Byrd High School Choir – Under the direction of Mr. Matt Bartley, the William
Byrd High School choir returns to Dickens of a Christmas for their third year. The William Byrd
High School Choir is delighted to perform their selection of holiday songs for everyone to enjoy
and wishes everyone Happy Holidays and a very Merry Christmas! December 16th at 6:30pm –
OneMain Financial Stage
Winds of the Blue Ridge Brass Ensemble – Brass players from the Winds of
the Blue Ridge enhance the culture of Southwest Virginia by providing high quality symphonic
band music at free concerts throughout the year. Their website is www.windsoftheblueridge.org.
December 16th at 9:00pm – OneMain Financial Stage
Sensoriel: Fire Performer – Kate Guntermann has been performing with fire since
2001 and has appeared at festivals, nightclubs, and private events across the eastern United States.
She is highly involved with the Regional Mid-Atlantic Burning Man Festival and Playa del Fuego.
December 9th at 7:30pm – Campbell Ave and Market St.
Know now.
Winners will be randomly selected and notified by telephone. If the winner does not respond within seven (7) days of the
initial phone call, the prize will be forfeited and awarded to another randomly chosen participant. The Roanoke Times is not
responsible for any change of telephone number of the participants.
holiday events in
downtown
Fashions for Evergreens
Seussical, The Musical
November 24th – January 2nd, 6:00am to midnight
Free Admission
Hotel Roanoke
540.985.5900
December 20 – Dec. 23
Call for times and admission
Roanoke Children’s Theatre
The Jefferson Center
540.345.2550
Fantasyland
Candy Cane Express
November 26th – December 22nd
Call for times and admission
History Museum of Western Virginia
540.224.1206
December 3rd and 4th
Virginia Museum of Transportation
540.342.5670
Rudolph The Musical
Roanoke Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
November 30th at 7:30pm
Admission: $32, $42, $57
Berglund Center
540.853.2241
December 10th, 7:30am
For more information call 804.665.9955
Roanoke Valley Chidren’s Choir Presents
“Songs of the Season”
White Christmas
December 11th, 1:30pm and 4:00pm
Shaftman Performance Hall
Jefferson Center Box office: 540.345.2250
November 30th – December 18th, 7:30-9:30pm
Call for admission
Mill Mountain Theatre
540.342.5740
Roanoke Balley Theatre presents “The Nutcracker”
The Nutcracker by Southwest Virginia Ballet
December 10th, 2:00pm and 7:00pm, December 3rd, 3:00pm
Call for admission details
Berglund Center
540.853.5483
December 16th, 7:00pm and December 17th, 2:00pm
Shaftman Performance Hall
Jefferson Center Box office: 540.345.2250
Holiday Music: It’s Time to be Merry
December 20 – December 21, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Admission: $25
Mill Mountain Theatre
540.342.5740
Elmwood on Ice
Outdoor Ice Skating at Elmwood Park
Enjoy your Dickens of a Christmas with a little bit of ice! Elmwood on Ice will be open during Dickens of a Christmas – December 2nd, 9th and 16th from 11am – 10pm.
Open for the season from November 23rd – February 12th. Visit ElmwoodOnIce.com for more information!
extended hours
for
shopping & dining
16 West Marketplace
16 Church Avenue – Outdoor Fire Lounge with Make
your own S’mores station
310 Rosemont
312 Market Street – Treat samples
Alejandros Mexican Grill
127 Campbell Avenue
Alexander’s
105 Jefferson Street South
Altus Chocolate
123 Campbell Ave – Free Samples
Awful Arthurs
108 Campbell Avenue – Soup Samples
Bayou Snowballs
32 Market Square
Beamer’s 25
357 Salem Avenue
Benny Marconi’s
120 Campbell Avenue
Delish! Sweets and Treats
511 Jefferson Street – Free samples
Little Green Hive
16 Church Avenue
Shishka
112 Campbell Avenue
Electric Eye Custom Tattoos
16 Church Avenue
Lucky
18 Kirk Avenue
Sidewinders Steakhouse and Saloon
16 West Campbell Avenue
Eli’s Provisions
209 A Market Street – Free Tastings
Macado’s
120 Church Avenue
Sly Fox Vape
7 Church Avenue
Ernie’s
107 Market Street
Martin’s Downtown
413 1st Street SW
Table 50
309 Market Street
Firefly Fare
16 Church Avenue
Metro!
14 East Campbell
Texas Tavern
114 West Church Avenue
Flanary’s Pub
303 Jefferson Street
Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea
117 Campbell Avenue
Thai Continental
106 Market Street
Fork in the Market
32 Market Square
NAWAB Indian Cuisine
18A Campbell Avenue
The Candy Store
1 Market Square
Formosa Lounge Restaurant
125 Campbell Avenue SE
On the Rise Bakery
303 Market Street
The Gift Niche
101 Market Square – Seasonal Discounts
Fortunato Restaurant
301 1st Street #300
Orvis
19 Campbell Avenue – Gift card giveaway
(restrictions apply)
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
110 Shenandoah Avenue – Hot Cider from 5-7pm
Big Lick Brewing Company
135 Salem Avenue SW – 15% all merchandise
FPS Café & Spirits
611 S. Jefferson Street, Suite 1
$20 Gift Certificate Drawing
Billy’s
102 Market Street
Frankie Rowland’s Steakhouse
104 S. Jefferson Street
Blue 5
312 Second Street
Gypsy Palooza Too
208 Market Street
Calhoun & Kipp
216 Market Street
Gyro in the Market
32 Market Square
Cancun Mexican Restaurant & Grill
215 Market Street
Hong Kong Restaurant
21 Market Square
Cedars Lebanese Restaurant
120 Campbell Avenue
Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint
210B Market Street
chocolatepaper
308-3 Market Street
Jimmy John’s
18 Campbell Avenue
Corned Beef & Company
107 S. Jefferson Street
La De Da
102 Church Avenue
Cornerstone Bar and Grill
24 Campbell Avenue
Ladles and Linens
302 Market Street – Free Food Samples
Davidsons
412 S. Jefferson Street – Holiday open house on
December 9
Leonore Restaurant
128 Campbell Avenue SW
Pita Pit
301 S. Jefferson Street
Polished by Claire V.
212 Market Street – Buy a $60 Gift Card
for $50.
The Quarter
19 Salem Avenue – Free Hot Cocoa and Apple Cider
TINKS Place
115 Salem Avenue
TINKS at the Taubman
110 Salem Avenue
Ripple
112 Market Street – Local Artist Displays and 15% off
store-wide
True Craft Tattoo
108 Church Avenue
Roanoke Natural Foods Co-Op
1 Market Square Suite 115
Villages of Africa
307 Market Street
RT Smiths Deli
10 Campbell Ave.
Vintage Vault
16 Church Avenue
Scrambled
32 Market Square SE
Wall Street Tavern
32 Market Square
Serenity Treasures
305 Market Street
Shabby Love
306 Market Street
She’s International
108 Market Street
Walkabout Outfitter
301 Market Street
Wasabi’s
214 Market Street
dickens highlights
The City of Roanoke
Christmas Tree Lighting
December 2nd, beginning at 5:30pm at
Wells Fargo Plaza
Sponsored by Downtown Roanoke Inc., City
of Roanoke, and the City of Roanoke Parks
and Recreation Department, the tree lighting
will be held on December 2nd at Wells Fargo
Plaza located on Salem Avenue. The ceremony
will begin with a special performance by The
RoaNotes at 5:30pm. WSLS 10’s countdown to
the tree lighting will begin at 5:45pm with the
actual lighting at 6:20pm
City of Roanoke
Christmas Parade
December 9th at 7:00pm
Costumed characters, horse-drawn carriages,
strolling carolers, marching bands, jugglers, and
numerous community groups all highlighting
various holiday traditions are just a few of the
unique things you will see filling up the streets
as this parade strolls through Downtown. The
parade route begins at the corner of Elm Avenue
and Jefferson Street (Elmwood Park) and
continues north on Jefferson Street to Campbell
Avenue, then east on Campbell to Market Square.
Sponsored by Downtown Roanoke, Inc. and the
City of Roanoke.
RVSPCA’s Pet
Costume Contest
December 16th at 6:30pm
at Wells Fargo Plaza
The holidays aren’t just for humans! Dress your
pet(s) in holiday outfits and come join the fun
and laughter at the annual RVSPCA Pet Costume
Contest. The fun-loving contest at Wells Fargo
Plaza on Salem Avenue will be followed by great
prizes for the winners.
Carriage Rides
December 2nd, 9th, and 16th
Tickets available for purchase each night of The
Roanoke Times Dickens of a Christmas at the
ticket booth located near the carriage stop on
Campbell Avenue. Carriage rides are $5. Children
under 3 ride free. TICKET SALES END AT 9:30pm
each night. Cash or Credit Cards accepted.
Santa’s Workshop
December 2nd, 9th, and 16th
from 6:00-9:00pm
The true spirit of Christmas begins right here
in the heart of downtown, where children and
their families can make a Christmas craft and
write a special letter to Santa. Santa’s Workshop
is located inside the City Market Building on the
open all three
Ground Floor and will be Carriage
Stopnights.
Winter Wonderland at
16 West Marketplace
December 2nd, 9th, and 16th
from 6:00-10:00pm
Take a ride on the Cactus Joe Choo Choo free
of charge at 16 West Marketplace’s Winter
Wonderland! Featuring kids crafts and activities,
special vendors, and more!
Coca Cola’s Snow Zone
December 16th from 6:00-9:00pm
on Salem Ave
Come take a sleigh ride, and build a snowman or
snow angel at Coca Cola’s Snow Zone. Sponsored
by Coca Cola.
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StagePlaza
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Center
in the Square
Kids Zone
OneMain
Community
Financial
Stage Stage
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Train Stop
Santa’s
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Santa’s
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16 West
Marketplace
Walkway
Know now.
Carriage Stop
ROA’s
Ice Rink
Taubman Museum
of Art