| Feb 4 Chamber Eggs & Issues February 2016 |
WE'RE ALL IN on the 1st Thursday of every month for:
This Eggs & Issues Breakfast will be Sponsored by Uncork-it, Inc.
Join us, together with the business community, as we present:
Brad Boettcher, Director of Marketing and Air Service will address the direction for the Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport in the immediate and near future.
The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce recognizes the impact excellent transportation to achieving greater economic development success for our area. With some of the most technologically sophisticated companies in our community, expansion plans for many of our technology driven companies, and two growing universities in our region the demand for better and more direct flights is imperative. The Chamber of Commerce has created a transportation committee as one of the areas of improvement for our business community
When: February 4, 2016
Location: Hilton Garden Inn | 900 Plantation Road Blacksburg
Time: 7:30—9:00 a.m.
Admission: $20 Chamber Members | $40 Non-Members
Seating is limited and reservations are required. | Breakfast will be provided.
*To Register: Call 540.382.3020 or email DLyons@montgomerycc.org
*Eggs & Issues are reserved for the 1st Thursday of every month unless otherwise noted.
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| Date: |
February 4, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| EMail: |
dlyons@montgomerycc.org |
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| Feb 5 Art Walk |
Friday, February 5, 5-7pm
Please join us for an evening of art in downtown Blacksburg. Gallery spaces will participate in the Art Walk which is FREE and open to all! Rain or shine the place to be for an evening of arts and culture is Downtown Blacksburg! Hope to see you there.
Alexander Black House
Nancy Norton has an exhibit at the Alexander Black House1/6 through 2/13. The title is "Weeds and Wilds: A Celebration of Wild Flowers in Alcohol Ink." All are invited to the reception on February 5 beginning at 5pm-7pm with a talk by the artist at 6pm. The exhibit includes large pieces that are realistic while also giving the inks the freedom to flow and blend.
Art Pannonia
Abstract artist HARKRADER is the next featured artist in the Blacksburg downtown art gallery Art Pannonia.
“Adaptation” is the title the show, which runs from February 5 to the end of March.
MEET THE ARTIST RECEPTION on Friday, February 5, 5 - 7pm.
The image is “Silent Echo” oil painting by Harkrader
Community Arts Information Office
Featuring work by Larry Mitchell and Norma Woodward
Eucalyptus Massage Therapy
Join us for First Friday February 5th, 5-8pm with Painter & Multi-Media Artist Wayne Thomas. This is a must see show including local landscapes. Strange Coffee will be with us to provide free pour overs! Refreshments provided & Family friendly!
Call 552-CALM for more info!
Honeysuckle Studio
Artwork featured from our art instructors Alison Flanagan (VT senior), Bethany Hartman (VT senior) and Steven White (local artist).
Main Street Inn
Jeanette Bower's work on display in the Main Street Inn Art Gallery. Jeanette's specialty is watercolor and acrylics. One of her pieces, "Winter's River" was selected for the permanent collection at the Smithsonian. Please enjoy hot coco and our roaring fireplace while enjoying Jeanette's works of art.
Matrix Gallery
Featuring local artwork that is fun, functional, and decorative.
Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea
Robi Sallee (acrylic and watercolor) (Blacksburg Regional Art Association)
Kathy Elich, serigraphs
Moss Arts Center
Charlie Brouwer: Known/Unknown, Ruth C. Horton Gallery
The sun that never sets: New Paintings by Paul Ryan, Miles C. Horton Jr. Gallery
Charlie Brouwer: Searching, Reaching, Transcending…, Third floor balcony (viewable from outside)
P. Buckley Moss Gallery
Love is in the air at the P Buckley Moss Gallery.
We will be offering a special P Buckley Moss Valentine Gift Card with the purchase of one of our special Valentine prints from February 1st-21st
Perspective Gallery
“Free Tea” during the art walk. The “Path to Peace: Annual Martin Luther King Jr Children and Teen Art Exhibit” will be open for viewing until 9 p.m.
The Path to Peace: Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Children and Teen Art Exhibit will be on display through February 27. The artwork from this show represents student reflections on the Martin Luther King quote, “if I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” Artwork was installed as a “path” along the gallery walls, demonstrating how each of us doing our part creates a “path to peace.” Schools participating are:
Belle Heth Elementrary School, Radford
Falling Branch Elementary School, Montgomery County
Macy McClaugherty Elementary/Middle School, Giles County
Christiansburg High School
Pulaski Middle School
Loco Arts Afterschool Program, Newport
Freeschool Art at CAIO
St. John Newmann Academy, Blacksburg
Blacksburg New School
Dayspring Christian Academy, Blacksburg
Blue Mountain School, Floyd
The Artful Lawyer, A Fine Gallery Inc.
Featuring pop art by Alex Crookshanks and cartooned work by Kiki Schirr, Roger LaDouceur, and Justin Wood. Exhibit runs until April 6.
The Art Gallery at Mish Mish
Featuring a reception from 5-7pm for artist Julie Ferrari.
There will also be a special installation from the Harding Avenue Elementary What’s on Stage students. The installation, which illustrates this year’s WOS theme “Putting It Together”, is a jazz ensemble instrument piece that the students are preparing for the Moss Jazz Outreach event on Duke Ellington. The installation will remain on exhibit with our Cartoons theme until April 6.
The Art Gallery at Mish Mish
Featuring a reception from 5-7pm for artist Julie Ferrari.
2016 Art Walks
Friday February 5
Friday April 1
Friday June 3
Friday October 7
Friday December 2
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| Date: |
February 5, 2016 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.downtownblacksburg.com/art_and_more.aspx |
| Location: |
Downtown Blacksburg |
| Contact: |
Laureen Blakemore |
| EMail: |
events@downtownblacksburg.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday February 5, 5-7pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
None |
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| Feb 5 Art Reception and Open House |
| Experience Nancy Norton?s wonderful gallery collection of ?Weeds and Wilds? artwork in brilliant alcohol ink at the Alexander Black House & Cultural Center. Visit the exhibit and then listen to the local artist discuss her art and interest in the 'Weeds & Wilds'. Nancy's art is sure to brighten your day and lift your spirits, and each piece is for sale. Visit the Gift Shop to find Nancy?s artistic alcohol ink items. Note cards, valentine day items and painted tile wall hangings are some of the wonderful Weed & Wild items you'll find. Light refreshments will be available during the reception. Due to construction on Draper Road, please take advantage of Kent Square parking. The 'Weeds and Wilds' collection will be on display until February 20, 2016, at the Alexander Black House & Cultural Center. |
| Date: |
February 5, 2016 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.blacksburghistory.org/ |
| Location: |
Alexander Black House & Cultural Center, 204 Draper Road, SW |
| Contact: |
Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation Office at 540-558-0746
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| EMail: |
rmorgan@blacksburghistory.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, February 5 - 5:00-7:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| Feb 5 Blair Thomas & Co. Puppet Theater: "Moby Dick" |
| Melville's famed narrator Ishmael recounts his journey on the Pequod as Captain Ahab's relentless pursuit of the White Whale leads the entire crew to the depths of the ocean's great unknown. The words and contemplations of this great American novel are brought to life on the stage through bunraku puppets, rolling paper scrolls, and a unique combination of folk songs by Michael Smith and the ambient sound of percussionist Michael Zerang. Founded in 2002, Blair Thomas & Company is an internationally recognized Chicago-based theatre company creating innovative puppetry performances incorporating musical, literary, and puppetry traditions to create uniquely expressive spectacle theatre. Recommended for ages 13 and older. |
| Date: |
February 5, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.artscenter.vt.edu/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=blairtho |
| Location: |
Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech |
| Contact: |
Susan Bland |
| EMail: |
centerforthearts@vt.edu |
| Fees/Admission: |
$25, $10 students with ID and children 18 and under |
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| Feb 6 Free Family Film Fest- Ghostbusters |
Free Family Film Fest- Ghostbusters
Come to the Lyric Theatre at 10am to enjoy a free family movie on us! Bring your friends, bring your family!
Free Family Film Fest brought to you by Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. The Lyric Theatre.
Feb 6- Ghostbusters
Mar 5- The Secret of Kells |
| Date: |
February 6, 2016 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.facebook.com/events/1507531076243941/ |
| Location: |
The Lyric Thetare |
| Contact: |
Laureen Blakemore |
| EMail: |
events@downtownblacksburg.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday February 6 at 10am |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| Feb 11 Chamber Business@Lunch February 2016 |
Rise in the video and its use in social media:
YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS THIS PROGRAM
Video has exploded on social media as one of the most effective tools to market and tell your story. Learn some simple techniques to build a video that enhances your brand on your social media and enhance your profile in the Chamber directory.
Matt Weinberg is a local expert and owner of Nightfire Productions who will provide some simple how to’s for the local business community. Weinberg has created video for The Town of Blacksburg, The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce and Dominos, to name a few.
When: February 11, 2016
Guest Speaker: Matt Weinberger, Nightfire Productions
Location: 1520 North Franklin Street Christiansburg (Chamber office)
Time: 11:30 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Admission: $20 Chamber Members | $40 Non-Members
Seating is limited and reservations are required. | Lunch will be provided
We're ALL IN! Won't you join us?
Seating is limited and reservations are required. Call 540.382.3020 or email DLyons@montgomerycc.org to reserve your seat at the table.
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| Date: |
February 11, 2016 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| EMail: |
dlyons@montgomerycc.org |
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| Feb 13 United Way's Valentine's in Vegas |
| Feeling lucky? United Way of Montgomery, Radford and Floyd will hold their fifth annual formal fundraiser,Valentine's in Vegas, on Saturday, February 13th, 2016 at the German Club Manor in Blacksburg from 6:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. This romantic fundraiser may feature a new name and date but be prepared to expect the same Casino Night fun. Guests will enjoy: Live Music & Dancing Elevated Buffet & Cash Bars Elvis Inspired Photo Booth Prizes & Silent Auction New & Classic Mix of Casino Games All proceeds from this event will benefit the local human and health building efforts of United Way and the 24 local charities they support. These charities include the Community Health Center of the NRV, NR Family Shelter, Women?s Resource Center, Intellectual Disabilities Agency of the NRV, NRV CARES and many more. Valentine's in Vegas attire is formal so please come dressed to impress. Limited tickets are available for purchase online at www.unitedwaynrv.org/valentine Tickets are $70 per person or $120 per couple. |
| Date: |
February 13, 2016 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.unitedwaynrv.org/valentine |
| Location: |
German Club Manor, Blacksburg VA |
| Contact: |
info@unitedwaynrv.org
Ticket sales: rachel@unitedwaynrv.org
Silent Auction: lois@unitedwaynrv.org
Sponsorships: justina@unitedwaynrv.org |
| EMail: |
rachel@unitedwaynrv.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
2/13/2016 from 6:30pm-10:30pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Tickets are $70 per person or $120 per couple, and can be purchased online at www.unitedwaynrv.org/valentine |
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| Feb 13 "Raspberries & Roses" Valentine's Dinner |
| "Raspberries & Roses" is this year's annual Valentine's Dinner hosted by Beliveau Estate. The dinner will be a FOUR-Course, romantic, gourmet experience for you and your valentine, made special by our own Chef Makayla. Each course will feature delicious raspberries in a unique way and will be served with a wine paired as perfectly as you and your sweetheart. This decadent dinner served in the romantic ambiance of our candlelit Great Hall will be sure to create memories that will be everlasting. Deluxe Packages are also available for more intimate seating in our luxurious Mezzanine rooms. |
| Date: |
February 13, 2016 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.beliveauestate.com/ |
| Location: |
Beliveau Estate Winery 5415 Gallion Ridge, Rd Blacksburg, Va 24060 |
| Contact: |
(540)200-7905 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, February 13 6:30pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Cost is $65 per person, by reservation only. Please book your reservation NO LATER than February 9th at 6pm. |
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| Feb 16 Roanoke Symphony Orchestra: Austrian Valentine Concert |
| The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra returns with an evening that reflects the passion of St. Valentine's Day. The concert will feature Mozart's Serenade no. 9 in D Major and Schubert's Symphony no. 9 in C Major for a night of lush romance. This program was made possible in part by a touring grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts. |
| Date: |
February 16, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.artscenter.vt.edu/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=rsoaustr |
| Location: |
Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech |
| Contact: |
Susan Bland |
| EMail: |
centerforthearts@vt.edu |
| Fees/Admission: |
$20-$45, $10 students with ID and children 18 and under |
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| Feb 17 Paint Party at The Artful Place: Still Life with Fruit |
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| Date: |
February 17, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://artfullawyergallery.org/events |
| Location: |
106 Faculty Street, Blacksburg |
| Contact: |
Diana Francis |
| EMail: |
info@artfullawyergallery.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
February 17 |
| Fees/Admission: |
$30/person |
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| Feb 18 - Feb 21 Foxridge & Hethwood Apartment Homes - Open House Treasure Chest |
| Come out and take a tour of our apartments Thursday, February 18 through Sunday, February 21 - try to open the Treasure Chest to win big! We are accepting applications in all sizes in our Foxridge & Hethwood Communities for Fall 2016! |
| Date: |
February 18, 2016 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.foxridgeliving.com |
| Location: |
750 Hethwood Blvd. #100 G Blacksburg, VA 24060 |
| EMail: |
info@foxridgeliving.com |
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| Feb 19 Chamber Ribbon Cutting |
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Join us for a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration with our newest Member Blacksburg Boxing & Fitness!
February 19, 2016
What: Ribbon Cutting
Who: Blacksburg Boxing & Fitness
Where: 115 South Hill Drive Suite 100 Blacksburg (near First Community Bank)
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Come enjoy refreshments and register for a FREE one month gold membership!
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| Date: |
February 19, 2016 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| EMail: |
dlyons@montgomerycc.org |
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| Feb 20 SOUL FOOD SAMPLING? |
| 3 Soul Food Samplings will be served seating 18 guests per meal. Make your reservation selection for 12 noon, 2pm or 4pm. $20 Tickets also include a Soul Food Sampling Cookbook. In celebration of Black History Month, a "Soul Food Sampling" will be presented by the Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation. Join us as we explore, discuss, and taste soul food. What are the traditions that make this cuisine truly original? Where did the term ?soul food? come from and what does it symbolize? What are the special ingredients and preparation methods that characterize soul food? How does soul food differ from other American cuisines? Most importantly, how does soul food taste? In an intimate atmosphere there will be many opportunities to talk about and eat soul food at the historic St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall in the former Black neighborhood of New Town. In addition to receiving a brief on the history of soul food, guests will engage in conversation with residents of the former New Town Neighborhood who will discuss their memories of how the foods were procured, prepared, and consumed as they grew up. Presented by the Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation, the Odd Fellows Committee, the Virginia Tech Foundation, the North End Merchants, Downtown Blacksburg Inc., Champs Downtown Sportsbar & Cafe, and Blue Ridge Mountain Catering & Wikitera Cafe. |
| Date: |
February 20, 2016 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.blacksburghistory.org/ |
| Location: |
St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall, 203 Gilbert Street. Blacksburg |
| Contact: |
For more information contact the Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation Office at 540-558-0746 |
| EMail: |
rmorgan@blacksburghistory.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, February 20th: 12, 2 & 4pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$20.00 |
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| Feb 20 Vocalosity: The Aca-perfect Musical Experience |
| From the creative mind of Deke Sharon, vocal producer for Universal's "Pitch Perfect" and NBC's "The Sing-Off," comes a live concert and theatrical experience celebrating the voice. From the movies to television and across colleges and universities, a cappella has soared in popularity. "Vocalosity" captures that excitement with a cast of 14 singers, including two from the cast of "Pitch Perfect Two," who perform vocal music through the ages. To celebrate the campus a cappella phenomenon, leading up to the concert Deke Sharon will jury and invite one of Virginia Tech's own ensembles to make a guest appearance! |
| Date: |
February 20, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.artscenter.vt.edu/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=vocalosi |
| Location: |
Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech |
| Contact: |
Susan Bland |
| EMail: |
centerforthearts@vt.edu |
| Fees/Admission: |
$20-$45, $10 students with ID and children 18 and under |
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| Feb 22 Chamber Member Orientation, February 2016 |
Connect, Engage. Prosper and join us for Member Orientation at CrossPointe Conference Center!
When: February 22, 2016
Where: CrossPointe Conference Center | 900 Life Drive Christiansburg (off of Rt. 8)
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
No cost to attend, however reservations are required.
Breakfast will be provided by our Sponsor CrossPointe Conference Center.
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| Date: |
February 22, 2016 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
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| Feb 23 Shark Bite at The Creekmore Law Firm PC: Entertainment Media Licensing for Public Places |
| So, everyone probably knows, or at least presumes, that a sports bar has to have some licensing in place to show “the Big Game,” otherwise known as the Super Bowl in normal non-legal-pressured conversations, but most businesses don’t fully appreciate just how deeply the licensing need runs. Music playing at your office, or even just from the receptionist’s computer? CDs or radio playing softly in your retail shop? Television running continuously somewhere for guests? Planning an office party or reception with a groovy cover band for entertaining your clients? Ever added a few cool tunes to a PowerPoint presentation to help jazz it up a bit? Don’t be one of the many businesses that finds out the hard way after receiving a nastygram from a rights holder of what you should have done to secure the rights to the media you use. Join us this month to understand when and what licenses you might need to conduct business-as-usual. |
| Date: |
February 23, 2016 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.creekmorelaw.com/events/shark-bites/ |
| Location: |
318 N. Main Street, Blacksburg |
| Contact: |
Diana Francis |
| EMail: |
diana@creekmorelaw.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, February 23 |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free of Charge, Lunch Included & RSVP Required |
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| Feb 26 The Knights and Gil Shaham, violin |
| The Knights orchestra joins acclaimed violinist Gil Shaham for a program featuring music of Rebel, Prokofiev, and Beethoven's Symphony no. 3, "Eroica." Shaham, one of the foremost violinists of our time, received the coveted Avery Fisher Prize in 2008 and in 2012 was named Instrumentalist of the Year by "Musical America," which cited the "special kind of humanism" with which his performances are imbued. The Knights are an orchestral collective dedicated to transforming the concert experience. Engaging listeners and defying boundaries with programs that showcase the players' roots in the classical tradition and passion for musical discovery, The Knights have, as "The New Yorker" observes, "become one of Brooklyn's sterling cultural products, [and] are known far beyond the borough for their relaxed virtuosity and expansive repertory." |
| Date: |
February 26, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.artscenter.vt.edu/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=knightsg |
| Location: |
Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech |
| Contact: |
Susan Bland |
| EMail: |
centerforthearts@vt.edu |
| Fees/Admission: |
$25-$55, $10 students with ID and children 18 and under |
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