-- friday --

RECEPTIONS

l The Gallery by the James

"Meet the Artists" reception to introduce new artists as well as to give the public a chance to re-connect with the artists who have been at the gallery for up to five years since its opening.

When: 5 to 9 p.m.

Where: 19827 Main St., Buchanan

Cost: Free

Contact: 254-9708, gallerybythejames@comcast.net, gallerybythejames.net

l WVTF Art Gallery

Meet-the-artist open house for "Flora, Fauna, Etc., " an exhibit of paintings paintings by Marianne D. Grimm. With music by City of Statues and food from Edible Vibe Cafe. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

When: 5 to 7 p.m.

Where: 3520 Kingsbury Circle

Contact: 989-8900, wvtf.org

CLOSINGS

l The Market Gallery

"Water Beautiful Swimmers," a summer exhibit featuring 27 regional artists and their interpretations of water related themes.

Where: 23 Salem Ave. S.E., Roanoke

Cost: Free

Contact: 342-1177, aglover@rev.net

LIVE THEATER

l "Annie Get Your Gun"

The story of how Annie Oakley became a feature entertainer in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and of her romance with fellow sharpshooter Frank Butler. Songs include "Anything You Can Do I can Do Better," "There's No Business Like Show Business" and "You Can't Get A Man With A Gun."

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Attic Productions Theater, 7490 Roanoke Road, Fincastle

Cost: $12, general; $10, seniors and students

Contact: 473-1001

-- saturday --

LIVE THEATER

l "Annie Get Your Gun"

See Friday's listing for details.

When: 2 p.m.

-- ongoing --

LIVE THEATER

l "Anything Goes"

Summer Musical Enterprise presents the Cole Porter musical full of hit songs including "Blow, Gabriel, Blow," "I Get a Kick out of You" and, of course, "Anything Goes."

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 24

Where: Squires Haymarket Theatre, Virginia Tech

Cost: $15, general; $10, seniors; $6, students and children

Contact: civic.bev.net/sme/

l "Idols of the King"

A musical tribute to Elvis, his music and his fans. Includes performances of "Blue Suede Shoes," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Love Me Tender," "Return to Sender," "Jailhouse Rock" and others.

When: Showing through Aug. 24

Where: Mill Mountain Theatre, Roanoke

Cost: $29 to $35

Contact: 342-5740, millmountain.org

l "Smokey Joe's Cafe"

Songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller feature their greatest hits of the '50s and '60s with more than 30 popular songs that inspired the careers of Elvis, the Coasters, the Drifters, Peggy Lee and Ben E. King. Songs include "On Broadway," "Hound Dog," "Love Potion No. 9" and "Jailhouse Rock."

When: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Dinner served two hours prior.

Where: Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theater, 170 Malin Drive, Wytheville

Contact: (276) 223-0891, wohlfahrthaus.com