MERCHANT MEMBER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Gourmet Pantry

Saturday Wine and Cheese Tastings
The tastings go from 11:00-4:00pm and are always complimentary!

Gillie's Live Music

Tuesday February 7- J.P. Harris and the Tough Choices at 8:00pm
Thursday, February 9- Indian Run Stringband at 7:00pm
Friday, February 10- Justin Craig at 6:00pm, The Guilty Pleasures at 10:00pm
Saturday, February 11-Anna Rose Beck at 7:00pm
Thursday, February 16- Ryan & Paul Little at 7:00pm
Friday, February 17,- Justin Craig at 6:00pm, Badunkafunk will be playing from ~9:30/10 until booties stop moving. NO COVER but come out early and grab a bite or a bev...it's gonna be hot for sure!

India Garden Live Music

February schedule, times 6 to 8:30 pm:
Fri, Feb 3 Ed Bridge Kaldro & Dr. John Hassler, classical guitar duets
Sat, Feb 4 Tim & Maggie, guitar and flute duo, playing folk, classical and jazz
Fri, Feb 10 Mood Swing, smooth jazz quartet with vocals, performing romantic standards for Valentine's
Sat, Feb 11 Brian Thomas, pop and jazz love songs on electric piano for Valentine's
Tues, Feb 14 Leslie Brooks, singer/songwriter playing romantic favorites for Valentine's
Fri, Feb 17 Ed Bridge Kaldro, solo classical guitar
Sat, Feb 18 Eric Lanoue, singer/songwriter and guitarist with an eclectic mix of unique styles
Fri, Feb 24 Stevan Jackson, celtic harp and fingerstyle guitar
Sat, Feb 25 Justin Craig, classical and jazz guitar

FOR MORE LIVE MUSIC INFORMATION VISIT Blacksburg Live Music https://www.facebook.com/BlacksburgLiveMusic?sk=events

Valentine's Day Special event at The Cellar

Mood Swing will be playing at a special Valentine's edition of jazz night at the Cellar on Feb 14 from 9 pm to 12mn.

Energy Check

A reminder that the Virginia Home Efficiency Rebate Program is coming to a close on February 17, 2012. Until then, the state DMME is offering a $250 direct rebate off the cost of a residential energy audit – call Caroline Bennett at Energy Check, 540- 443-9966 if you would like to take advantage of this program before it goes away. We take pride in having facilitated over $10,000 in rebates for local residents through this program since June 2011. The time to make positive changes in your home is now.

Energy Check, a Blacksburg based energy auditor and home performance contractor, is a participating partner in Cafe2, a U.S. DOE pilot program being operated in the New River and Roanoke Valleys and administered by CHP. If you are considering any energy related improvements to your home such as insulation, windows, basement or attic work, town residents should be in touch with Cafe2 to inquire about significant Residential Energy Efficiency incentives. Contact: Mel Jones, Program Coordinator, Community Alliance for Energy Efficiency (Cafe2), 448 Depot Street NE, Christiansburg, VA 24073, 540-382-2002, ex 3321, mjones@cafe2.org

Christian Insurance Agency/ Allstate

Referral IncentivePlease refer us to receive a gift/gas card. Call 951-0012 or email zane@allstate.com for details

Main Street Inn Specials

Snoozeday Tuesday- make reservations on Tuesdays for 10% off your stay.

Main Street Inn presents: "That's Amore" in honor of Valentine's Day. Special rate of $99/night will include a complimentary bottle of wine and chocolates for two. The package will be available to those new reservations when the code "Valentine2012" is mentioned and is only available for the days of Saturday, February 11; Sunday, February 12; and Tuesday, February 14. For details visit our website.

In Balance Yoga News

New Classes:
Ashtanga-style Yoga with Courtney
Mondays and Wednesdays 8:00 - 9:30am

Restorative Yoga and Meditation with Becky and Ivi
Mondays and Wednesdays 12:00 - 1:00pm
Online registration!!
Please note that the 6:00pm classes have been very full this winter. In order to secure your spot in any class, we ask that you please register online through our webscheduler. It is easy to set up an online account.

Spanda Vinyasa Weekend with Katie Silcox
Friday, February 17th - Sunday, February 19th
www.parayogini.com

Children's Yoga Workshop with Victoria Cederle
Saturday, February 11th
1:00 - 1:45pm $10 Ages 4 - 10yrs

Live at the Lyric

CORBiAN/Light Wire Theater presents The Ugly Duckling & The Tortoise and The Hare
Friday February 10, 2012, 7pm
Tickets on sale now.

Mark O'Connor- Acclaimed violinist in a solo recital
Friday February 17, 2012, 8pm
Tickets on sale now.

Capitol Steps-untamed, unauthorized, and unbelievably funny antics!
Thursday March 15, 2012, 8pm
Tickets go on sale for Patrons/Sponsors Monday, January 23rd; for the general public Monday, January 30th

Nanci Griffith- Grammy award-winning Texan singer-songwriter.
Thursday April 12, 2012, 8pm
Tickets go on sale Monday, February 20th, 2012 for Patrons/Sponsors; Monday, February 27th, 2012 for the general public.
For more details visit Live at the Lyric

Lyric Theatre

February Movies: Descendants (opens JAN 27 - 2 week run); Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (FEB 11) & The Artist (FEB 18 - 2 week run).

SPECIAL EVENTS

Saturday, February 4: OUR MOTHER
A mother living in 1940s-era Tokyo is forced to care for her daughters alone after her husband is jailed for expressing reformist views. Presented as part of the Japanese Film Festival. Sponsored by Virginia Tech’s Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. The film screens at 3:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Wednesday, February 8: ACT OF VALOR
Navy SEALs embark on a covert mission to recover a kidnapped CIA agent. Presented by mtvU and Relativity and hosted by VTU and Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs. The film screens at 7:00 p.m. Free tickets are available at the Lyric box office or at the VTU office in 327 Squires Student Center.

Saturday, February 11: STILL WALKING
The Yokoyama family gathers on a summer day to commemorate the death of one before his time. Presented as part of the
Japanese Film Festival. Sponsored by Virginia Tech’s Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. The film screens at 3:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Sunday, February 12: CELEBRATING THE LYRIC
Please join us in celebration of the Lyric! We will screen two classic Buster Keaton films, THE GENERAL and SHERLOCK, JR. Not only is admission FREE, but we're handing out popcorn and fountain drinks as well! We can't think of a better primer for THE ARTIST than seeing some original silent movies! Prior to the films, we will hold a brief annual meeting of the Lyric membership and elect new board members for 2012. You must be a member by January 31, 2012 to be eligible to vote. We will also recognize our stalwart volunteers who keep the theatre operations humming along.

Saturday, February 18: THE HIDDEN BLADE
During the mid-19th Century, a samurai bids farewell to his friends as he leaves their clan's fiefdom on the northwest coast
of Japan (Unasaka) to take an important position within the shogunate in far away Edo. Presented as part of the Japanese Film Festival. Sponsored by Virginia Tech’s Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. The film screens at 3:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25: CAPRICE Midnight Movie
Two average family men share a mutual favorite pastime, but they can't do it too often or they might get caught. It all begins with finding a nice girl. Tonight they found Caprice. Co-written and directed by Virginia Tech alumnus Jack Bennett. Presented as part of the Lyric Theatre Late Night series. The film screens at midnight. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door 30 minutes before the show.

Saturday, February 25: THE OLD PROS BIG BAND BENEFIT CONCERT
An afternoon of big band sounds as performed by The Old Professionals. Sponsored by JSW Financial; proceeds to benefit the Lyric Theatre and the YMCA at Virginia Tech. Showtime is 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 and are available at the Lyric box office.

Sunday, February 26: MUSICA VIVA PRESENTS VIVA VIVALDI CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Join us for an afternoon celebrating the glorious music of Antonio Vivaldi. David Ehrlich and Benedict Goodfriend, violins; and, Ben Wyatt, cello, perform rarely heard concerti with the ensemble. Co-sponsored by the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech. Showtime is 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $20/adult, $12/students with college ID, and $5/children under 18, and are available at the UUSA Ticket Office in Squires Student Center.

Tuesday, February 28: COMMUNITY VOICES
Social entrepreneur and businessman Woody Crenshaw will speak on Sustainability and Development in Floyd County and the Blue Ridge Plateau. Presented by Virginia Tech’s Institute for Policy and Governance. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.

The Center of Dance

We are proud to announce our Winter/ Spring 2012 session beginning January 17th at 460 Turner Street at Collegiate Square. The studio is collaborating with Virginia Tech Dept of Theater and Cinema to remain at the Collegiate Square location that has been renovated especially for safe dance instruction and training. Dance classes are open to children, adults and college students. For schedule and more information, contact Carol Crawford Smith at ccdancer@vt.edu or call 540.961.3519. Note: The Center of Dance 2012 spring production is Cinderella and Other Dances, Saturday, April 14th, 2pm at Christiansburg High School, $8 Admission.

Next Door Bake Shop Happy Hour

"5pm to 6.30pm" $1 coffee in a mug. Monday to Friday!!!

NONPROFIT/COMMUNITY MEMBER EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Community Arts Information Office

Seeing Red- Yes, red is the color of roses and Valentine’s Day. But it’s so much more than that! See what else the color red bring to mind in BRAA’s February exhibit at the CAIO gallery entitled “Seeing RED.”Works by members of the Blacksburg Regional Arts Association (BRAA) through February 29

We Want you....to help design Norris Garden

The Landscape Architecture Program, the Horticulture Department, and the Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention at Virginia Tech have been approved to design and build a healing/contemplative garden next to Norris Hall. Landscape Architecture students will design the Garden this semester in their studio class, based on concepts developed in interactive sessions/town meetings with the campus, town, and NRV communities. We are also working with the VTV Family Outreach Foundation as a contact point with April 16th victims' families.

There will be 3 public talks and Town Meetings on the design of the future Norris Garden, taking place in 121 Burruss Hall (LAR class space) starting on February 2nd -- soon!! A follow up meeting will take place on February 16th and the final meeting will take place on April 26, from 7-9 PM, also in
121 Burruss Hall.

We're getting the word out now to make sure that as many interested people as possible show up to the Feb 2nd meeting, which will seek input on the purpose and intent of the garden. The other meetings hopefully will be even more popular as the project gains publicity and momentum in the community.
Details here: http://www.cpsvp.vt.edu/norrisgarden/norrisgardenposter-final.pdf

XYZ Art Gallery presents:

"Icons, Mandalas, and Images of Love." by Kanta Bosniak. The opening reception is Feb. 9th 6-8pm and the show will run through Feb. 28. Gallery hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7pm and Saturdays from 12-3pm. The artist will be giving a talk on Feb. 23 at 6pm called "The Art of State-Shifting."

NRV Roller Girls

2012 season starts on February 12th with a fundraiser bout! We would like to honor all of our public service men and women for risking their lives every day to protect our community. In memory of all of those we have sadly lost in the line of duty, NRV Roller Girls will be donating the event's proceeds to the Deriek W. Crouse Memorial Fund.

The NRV Roller Girls will be taking on the Richland County Regulators of Columbia, SC on Sunday, February 12th at Adventure World in Christiansburg. Doors open at 5:30pm and the game begins at 6:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door, $8 adult and $5 kids (4 and under free), or in advance through our website at a discounted price, $5 adult and $3 kids (4 and under free). Seating is limited; personal sporting event chairs are advised. For additional information please visit our websitewww.nrvrollergirls.com or email us, pr@nrvrollergirls.com.

New River Stage presents HONK!

The musical journey of the ugly duckling. This show combines witty humor with a familiar story to create an entertaining experience for all ages. The performances will take place at Fieldstone United Methodist Church in Christiansburg on March 2, 3, 9, and 10. Friday night and Saturday night performances with Saturday matinees as well. For more details check out our website at http://www.newriverstage.com

New River Stage is proud to offer an advanced theater class called Second Stage on Thursday evenings from March 15 through May 24. In this course students are given monologues and introduced to the workshop setting. The focus is on character development and solo stage presence. For more information, as well as a registration form, please check out our website at http://www.newriverstage.com/secondstage.html

Wellness Challenge 2.0

LAUNCHES FEBRUARY 21st!
Featuring Dr. Logan Brooke , Tuck Chiropractic
Happy 2012! Invest in YOU with 12 weeks of wellness!
Transform your health, body, spirit, and mind!
Check the website weekly for updates!

Blacksburg Music & Arts Festival

Friday March 23rd & Saturday March 24th
This Blacksburg festival will showcase the multitude of local and regional artists in the downtown area. Rock the Blocks! aims to encourage the networking of local artists with nationally touring ones. We want to bring the community an event that welcomes people from all backgrounds to enjoy a wide variety of arts and music in convenient locations, at an affordable price, in support of local organizations. For details email:RocktheBlocksFestival@gmail.com

The Dance Center-Performing Arts Institute of Virginia

announces its Winter /Spring 2012 Ballet Schedule at their new location in the Macado’s Building on University City Boulevard. Classes are offered for ages 3 and up. No competitions, no costumes, no make up –just ballet.
For more information contact Margo Easter at 540.552.4501 or email mseaster@bev.net or visit blacksburgmusiclessons.com

The Language Institute-Performing Arts Institute of Virginia

announces its Winter/Spring 2012 classes at our new location in the Macado’s Building on University City Boulevard. Private and group language classes for alll ages are offered in Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Russian, and Spanish. For additional information please contact Margo Easter at 540.552.4501 or email mseaster@bev.net or visit blacksburgmusiclessons.com

The Music School-Performing Arts Institute of Virginia

is now accepting registration for its Winter/Spring 2012 Semester at their new location in the Macado’s Building on University City Boulevard. Music lessons are offered to all ages and levels of ability in a nurturing environment.
For more information contact Margo Easter at 540.552.4501 or email mseaster@bev.net or visit blacksburgmusiclessons.com

Blacksburg Farmers Market

April 4 - first Wed music

April 7 - Egg Festival and Burnt Creative Vintage and Craft Fair

May 2 - first Wed music

May 12 - Gardening Day

June 6 - first Wed music

June 23 - Solstice Chef

July 4 - first Wed music

July 21 - Breakfast at the Market

Market hours for Jan - March: Saturdays 10am - 2pm

Blacksburg Newcomers Club

General Meetings start at 9:00am on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, September - May, at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church (600 Prices Fork Rd.)
Our organization is open to all residents of the New River Valley, whether you are new to the area or not. Making new friends and becoming part of the community is what we are all about. Please be our guest at our monthly meeting to learn more about this great organization.

Blacksburg Contra Dance Group

Blacksburg Contradances
Dances are on the third Saturday night of the month from 8pm to 11pm with a lesson at 7:30pm and in the YMCA Dance Room unless otherwise noted. Admission $8 (after 10pm, free) Children 10 and under get in for half price.
BlacksburgContraDance Here

Southwest Virginia Social Dance Society (SVSDS)

Every Friday – free dance lesson from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dancing follows at 8:30 p.m. First dance session free, and then $5.00 for members and $7.00 for non-members. Held at the YMCA Event Room.
SVSDS HERE

SEEDS Nature Center Activities

SEEDS Come Visit!
SEEDS - Blacksburg Nature Center: Coming this January and February, stay tuned... Native Reptiles exhibits, Native Amphibians program. Explorer's self-guided activity packs. Don’t forget Friday morning play date hours 9:30am-11:30am!

SEEDS – Blacksburg Nature Center 107 Wharton St. SE @ the Price House Open Hours:
Tue:    9:00 am    -    12:00 pm
Thu:    2:00 pm    -    5:00 pm
Fri:    9:30 am    -    11:30 am
Sat:    9:00 am    -    1:00 pm

Hahn Horticulture Garden at VT

Wednesday Garden Walks (and Talks) - Free!
12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. - meet at the Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion. No registration required.
Upcoming winter “Talks” will be indoors:
Spring 2012 Junior Master Gardener Club begins February 22.

Woody Plant Propagation Workshop with Dr. Roger Harris
Saturday February 11, 2012 10:00 a.m.-noon, Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion, $20 Friends on the Garden members/$25 general public; must pre-register, limited to 25

“Native Trees for the Landscape” with Dr. Alex Niemiera
Thursday February 16, 2012 6:00-7:30 p.m., location TBD, $10 Friends of the Garden members/$15 general public

**Please check our web site for updated events and more information at http://www.hort.vt.edu/hhg/events
Please pre-register if possible. Pre-payment is required for workshops. To register, contact Stephanie at vtgarden@vt.edu or 540-231-5970 or print the registration form from our website and mail it to (checks payable to Treasurer, Virginia Tech)

For specific information on Downtown Blacksburg Events please contact:

Laureen Blakemore, Director
Email: events@downtownblacksburg.com Tel: 540-951-0454