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Left: Radford University art education professor Richard J. Bay has an exhibit on display that explores faith and religion at the Perspective Gallery in Blacksburg. Right: The Roanoke Arts Appreciation Group presents dance recital featuring classical dance from South India Sunday afternoon.

Courtesy photos

Left: Radford University art education professor Richard J. Bay has an exhibit on display that explores faith and religion at the Perspective Gallery in Blacksburg. Right: The Roanoke Arts Appreciation Group presents dance recital featuring classical dance from South India Sunday afternoon.

EXHIBITS

Art Gallery at Mish Mish

Opening Friday: New abstract works by painter Hunter Hancock. On display through July 2. Opening reception Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 125 N. Main St., Blacksburg. 552-1020, mishmish.com.

Art Museum of Western Virginia

With ongoing exhibits of folk art, selections from the museum's American collection and an installation following the design of the new art museum. Plus Art Venture, an interactive family gallery. Closing Tuesday: "Mesa de Voice," an interactive media piece created by artists and engineers Zachary Lieberman and Golan Levin as part of Art Venture. Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Market Square, Roanoke. 342-5760, artmuseumroanoke.org.

The Gallery @ Barr Photographics

New: "Technology of Giclee," an exhibit to introduce gilcee printing technology that incorporates fine art produced by various media and works by Charles Vess, Elizabeth B. Scroggin, JARATA and R. Dean Barr. On display through July 31. Reception in honor of Vess, Scroggin and JARATA with a gallery talk by Barr and printing demonstration Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. 152 E. Main St., Abingdon. (276) 628-1486.

The Gallery in Radford

Opening Saturday: "Memories of Carolina," an exhibit of new watercolors by Radford University graduate Lori Sears. On display through July 26. Meet-the-artist reception Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 1019 E. Main Street, Radford. 639-3737.

The Little Gallery

Closing Sunday: An exhibition by Bob Ransley and L. Diane Johnson. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta. 721-1596, thelittlegallerysml.com.

Maier Museum of Art

New: "Water Marks: Selections from the Permanent Collection," an exhibit featuring American paintings, prints and photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries. On display through Dec. 12. Opening reception Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. With selections from the permanent collection by Mary Cassatt, Georgia O'Keeffe and Edward Hopper. Academic year hours: 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Randolph College, 2500 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg. (434) 947-8136.

Perspective Gallery

Opening Friday: "Mom said, 'HAVE FAITH,'" an exhibit by Radford University art education professor Richard J. Bay that explores topics of faith and religion. On display through July 23. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Squires Student Center, Virginia Tech. 231-4053.

Rescue Mission Permanent Art Collection

Closing Friday: The Permanent Collection Show. 402 Fourth St. S.E., Roanoke. 777-7687, rescuemission.net.

EVENTS

Art By Night Gallery Walk

Showcases diverse art at 13 galleries in downtown Roanoke featuring exhibition openings, demonstrations, refreshments and live music. Self-guided walking tour and complimentary limousine shuttle. Free. 5 to 8 tonight. Start at any of the participating downtown Roanoke galleries: Studios on the Square (126 W. Campbell Ave., 345-4076), Gallery 108 (108 Market St., 982-4278), Gala Studio (139 W. Campbell Ave., 816-9097), The Market Gallery (23 E. Salem Ave., 342-1177), (One Market Square, 342-5760), Cheshire Gallery (118 W. Campbell Ave., 400-8037), Roanoke Valley Printworks (108 E. Salem Ave., 343-0296), Harrison Museum of African American Culture (523 Harrison Ave., 345-4818), Pamela Jean Gallery (115 E. Salem Ave., 904-7797), McGraw Fine Art (21 Franklin Road, 312-6436), Roanoke Main Library (706 S. Jefferson St., 853-1057), Wilson Hughes Studios and Gallery (117 W. Campbell Ave., 529-8455) and Signature 9 Gallery (301 S. Jefferson St., 342-0703), Earth Works (1902 Main St., 985-8698). 342-2028.

"Kinda Blue" Opening Reception

An exhibit of paintings by Dana Sharvin and photography by Daryl Thetford that is showing through June 28. With live music by the Jesse Ray Carter Trio. Other artists represented in the gallery include Ross Arkell, Tony Brown, S.J. Carter, Sonya Chappelear, C.L. Cunningham, Lori Daniels, Michael Farrar, Richard Gross, Suzanne Guppy, Dreama Kattenbraker, Brett LaGue, Steve Mitchell, Joel Sampson, Randi Solin, Dave Wertz and Jolie Ayn-Wood. 6 to 9 tonight. Cheshire Gallery, 118 Campbell Ave. S.W., Roanoke. 400-8037.

"New Twist"

18th, 19th and 20th century antiques, 19th and 20th century American, English and Russian investment grade art by listed artists from the private collection of Harry Ellis Jones, "Sensual florals," landscapes and exotic animals by local award winning photographer Jerry McMillan. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Twist & Turns, 128 E. Campbell Ave., Roanoke. 427-5129.

Pottery Exhibit Reception

Opening Reception for an exhibit by Maya Bohler that is showing through June 28. 6 to 8 p.m. June "Artists in the Window" are Sue Egbert, Frances Boyd, Robin Poteet and Brenda White. Gallery 108, Roanoke City Market. 982-4278, gallery108.biz.

"Works on Paper" Opening Reception

An exhibit of floral images and landscapes by modern realist Carole Carrera Davis that is showing through July 29. 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Art Pannonia, 114 N. Main St., Blacksburg. 552-0336, artpannonia.org.

DANCE

Classical Dance of India Recital

The Roanoke Arts Appreciation Group presents a Bharatnatyam (classical dance of South India) dance recital featuring artists from the Jayamangala School of Dance in Maryland. $5. 3 p.m. Sunday. Lucy Addison Middle School, 1220 Fifth St. N.W., Roanoke. 725-9661, 772-2667.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

AGO Summer Concerts

Selections range from traditional organ repertoire, theater organ, patriotic music, demonstration of the varied sounds of the organ, childrens' performances and more. Free, donations accepted. This week's performer is Mitchell Garcia. 4 p.m. Sunday. Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, downtown Roanoke. 389-9307.

THEATER

"Beauty and the Beast"

The Disney animated film brought to the stage. 6 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through June 15. Matinees available. Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre, 170 Malin Drive, Wytheville. wohlfahrthaus.com.

"The Curious Savage"

Mrs. Savage has been committed to a sanatorium by her greedy stepchildren. She's introduced to several of the home's residents and ends up finding love she doesn't get from her own family. $12, general; $10, seniors and students. Reservations recommended. Showing 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday with an additional 2:30 p.m. showing Saturday. Attic Productions Theater, 7490 Roanoke Road, Fincastle. 473-1001.

"Dearly Departed"

When the patriarch of the Turpin family dies, the struggle to get him buried involves the whole family-- even his not-so-grieving widow. Despite earnest efforts to come together for their father's funeral, the Turpin siblings just can't get over other problems. $10, general; $8, children ages 12 and under. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 2 p.m. Sunday. Elks National Home Theatre, 931 Ashland Ave., Bedford. 586-5881.

"Don't Cry for Me, Margaret Mitchell"

An irreverent and mostly true comedy that goes behind the scenes of the script-writing for "Gone with the Wind." Filming has already started, but the new script's writer has never read the book and he has only one week to write it. $27.50 to $33.50, general; $13.50, children under 12. Showing through Aug. 16. Barter Theatre, 160 Cummings St., Abingdon. (276) 619-3343, bartertheatre.com.

"Evita"

The Tony award-winning story of Eva Peron, a saint to the working class who was reviled by the aristocracy and mistrusted by the military. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Showing through Aug. 9. Barter Theatre, 160 Cummings St., Abingdon. (276) 628-3991, bartertheatre.com.

"Into the Woods"

Steven Sondheim's Tony award-winning musical extravaganza in which once-upon-a-time takes a wickedly clever turn into once-upon-what-if. A wish, a witch, and a curse send Cinderella, Rapunzel, their Princes and Little Red Riding Hood on an unexpected journey with Jack (of Beanstalk fame), a Baker and his wife, and a Giantess with an axe to grind. $29 to $35, general; $15 to $18, children. Showing through June 29. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Mill Mountain Theatre. 342-5740, millmountain.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.

"Nunsense II, The Second Coming"

The giddy nuns from Nunsense return in a wacky new play complete with uproarious songs and lively dances. $32, evening performances; $27 matinees. 12:15, Wednesday. Additional showings through June 14. Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre, 200 Wiley Dr., Ferrum. 365-4335, blueridgetheatre.com.