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» Festing it up... Your week in SWVA

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Ahhh… another week in the star city. Well, if you had a fantastic time at Local Colors last Saturday then you should stop by the Pamela Jean Gallery today. Because in honor of local colors they are featuring “Invasion” by Juan Astianax, a collection of vibrant paintings and sculptures from one of Mexico’s finest! On Tuesday, if you just graduated (Congrats!) or if you’re looking for a change of pace at work then you may want to check out Talking Tuezdays, a forum sponsored by Jobzcafe for area job seekers to network with each other and meet those coveted employers!

On a completely seperate subject… this time of year, everyone wants to be a little healthier, eating fresh and getting in touch with nature and themselves. Right? And what better way than a yoga classat Balanced Living Yoga Studio this Wednesday? Or, also on the “fresh” is “Green Local Food”, a plant walk for edible and medicinal species happening on Thursday. And for those of you wanting an international flavor, there’s also an “Introduction to Thai Cooking” a free seminar on healthy Thai cuisine at the Williamson Road Library.

By Friday, the week wouldn’t be complete without some live music! Civil Twilight, a 3 piece band from Cape Town (South Africa) will grace the stage at 202 Market on Friday night. You can take a listen to them here, pretty fantastic! And on Saturday, we propose a roadtrip to Dugspur, VA, don’t worry we’ve got maps on myScoper! Why Dugspur, you’re asking…? Well, Black Snake Meadery just happens to be located there and they’re open all day for Mead Tasting. If you’ve never had mead, you’re in store for a pleasant surprise! Plus they’re the only meadery in SWVA. Sunday, getting back to your zen, you may just find a new way to worship during “Heart of the Blue Ridge Sangha” at the UU Church of Roanoke on Grandin. After all, wouldn’t it be nice to clear your mind from the weekly clutter since you get an extra large dose of weekend with Memorial Day. So relax and soak up your extra day off… or for the busy bodies and festival followers… there are so many festivals going on this weekend that you may need Monday just to recuperate!

Here are just some of the fests happening this week with brief descriptions for your reading pleasure…

Festival in the Park :: Roanoke, VA :: Thursday thru Memorial Day
In it’s 39th year, including 5 nights of concerts with Edgar Winter, Jason Michael Carroll, Phil Stacey, Bellamy Brothers, Little Texas, and 1964; The Tribute, plus 3 days of FREE family fun with children’s crafts, shows and entertainment.

Asheville Music Jamboree :: Asheville, NC :: Friday thru Sunday
Embracing diversity and beauty and inviting patrons from all walks of life to enjoy an eclectic mix of world-class entertainment and to celebrate a unique sense of community in an intimate setting of rolling hills and bountiful apple orchards at Deerfields Amphitheatre. With artists including: Gov’t Mule, Burning Spear, Keller and The Keels, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, James McMurtry, Raq, The Lee Boys, Jeff Sipe Trio w/Jeff Coffin, Jason Isbell, Afromotive, Barrel House Mamas, Outformation, Laura Reed and Deep Pocket, Josh Phillips Folk Festival and many others.

Buffalo Creek Music Festival :: Lexington, VA :: Friday thru Sunday
For it’s 16th year the festival will feature two exciting days of music, camping, and good times in the beautiful Virginia countryside along Buffalo Creek. Music will be played on two stages throughout the day and late into both nights. Tickets are only $50 for the entire weekend with artists including RAQ, Outformation, Hackensaw Boys, Blueground Undergrass, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Nathan Moore, Gary Ruley and Mule Train, Farm Vegas and more.

Mayhem On The Mountain :: Pentress, WV :: Friday thru Sunday
2nd Annual festival including Greensky Bluegrass, The Hillbilly Gypsies, Hackensaw Boys, Jackass Flats, Larry Keel and Natural Bridge, Halftime String Band, Pokey LaFarge, Brennen Leigh, The Greasy Beans, Mayhem String Band, Special Ed and The Shortbus, Blind Corn Liquor Pickers, Herb and Hanson, and more….

So whether your fest it up or hang around locally… enjoy your week! We’ll see ya next Tuesday if not at one of these fine events!

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