DANCE

Hollins University Fall Dance Gathering

Featuring the works of students, faculty members, guest artists and alumnae. $7, adults; $5, children and seniors. 8 tonight through Saturday. Hollins Theatre, Hollins University. 362-6451.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

New York Meets Old Vienna

A concert featuring the music of George Gershwin and arias from Viennese opera by composers such as Johann Strauss, Franz Lehar and Emmerich Kalman. 8 p.m. Monday. Bondurant Center for the Arts, Radford University. 831-5177.

EXHIBITS

Appalachian Spirit Gallery

5 p.m. Friday: Artist reception and opening of "Sweet Vibrations, Down on the Tracks," featuring the work of Chilhowie artist, William Fields. Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. North Main St., Marion. (276) 783-8891.

Art Under the Sun

Closing Saturday: An exhibit of by Joli Hurst Reavis and jewelry by Anne Vaughan. 302 South Locust St., Floyd (located under the Winter Sun). 745-PENS, artunderthesun.org.

Brick's Soul Kitchen

7 to 9 p.m. Monday: Opening of "OUR Woodstock," a rock-and-roll art show. With an appearance and book-signing by Jimmy Valiant. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Downtown Narrows. 726-2576.

Easy Chair Coffee Shop

New: "Invisible Voices," an exhibit of photographs by Tanzanian children. Proceeds from purchased photographs will benefit a nonprofit organization in Tanzania that provides education for orphaned children. 801 University City Blvd., Blacksburg. 951-1628

Emerging Artists Series

6 to 8 tonight: Featuring the painting of Sarah Williams and live music by the R&R String trio. Through November. Roanoke Main Library, 706 Jefferson St. Roanoke. 853-1057.

The Gallery in Radford

Closing Saturday: "Figure Me Out," an exhibit of mixed media drawings and paintings by Radford University graduate student Catherine Stephis. Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 1019 E. Main Street, Radford. 639-3737.

The Little Gallery

Friday through Sunday: Silent auction on selected artwork. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta. 721-1596, thelittlegallerysml.com.

O. Winston Link Museum

Opening Friday: The 4th Annual Norfolk Southern Calendar Show. Through Jan. 31. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. 101 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke. 982-5465, linkmuseum.org.

Studios on the Square

New: Works by Carolyn Deck. Through December. Also: Diane Patton is the November artist of the month. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 126 W. Campbell Ave. 345-4076, studiosonthesquare.com.

Vickie Holt Photography

5 to 9 p.m. Saturday: Opening reception for an exhibit by the local artist. Sleep Inn Tanglewood, Roanoke. 342-1492.

THEATER

"Appointment with Death"

The Little Town Players present the mystery play written by Agatha Christie. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Nov. 16-17. 2 p.m. Nov. 18. Elks National Home Theatre. 586-5881, littletownplayers.com.

The Barter Theatre

Closing Saturday: "Jimmie Rodgers: America's Blue Yodeler." Also closing Saturday: "Where the Red Fern Grows," an adaptation of the popular novel. Closing Sunday: "Doubting Thomas." Continuing: "Driving Miss Daisy." Through Nov. 17. "Dracula." Through Nov. 21. Ticket prices for shows range from $22-$38 for adults and $13 for children. 127 W. Main St., Abingdon. Call (276) 628-3991 for show times, or go to bartertheatre.com.

"Jake's Women"

A play by Neil Simon about a writer who escapes into fantasy world when life gets hard. $10-$25. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Nov. 17. 4 p.m. Sunday and Nov.18. 6 p.m. Nov. 16. Blacksburg Country Club, 1064 Clubhouse Road. 257-3559, newriverstage.org.

No Shame Theatre

The first 15 pieces submitted will be performed. Come see and possibly be a part of this show presenting theater, music, poetry, dance and more. Scripts taken at 10 p.m. $5. 11 p.m. Fridays. Mill Mountain Theatre. 342-5740, noshame.org.

Nuclear Power: A Performance

A collaboratively developed performance exploring the personal and public politics of nuclear power. Each performance will be followed by a facilitated community dialogue. 7:30 tonight: Haymarket Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday: Room F, Graduate Life Center. Virginia Tech. 231-1648.

We're already compiling our annual holiday planner full of parades, live Nativity scenes, concerts and more. If you are organizing a holiday event, be sure to e-mail the details to weekend.calendar@roanoke.com before Friday, Nov. 9. Look for the big list on Thanksgiving Day.