Carole Routt (from left) and John Roche, both of Southwest Roanoke County, and Patsy Weaver Murphy of Franklin County

Carole Routt (from left) and John Roche, both of Southwest Roanoke County, and Patsy Weaver Murphy of Franklin County

-- friday --

RECEPTIONS

l The Gallery at Virginia Western

Opening reception with meet and greet with the artist and refreshments for "Stamps From a Stamp Collectors Dream," a display of the work of Virginia Western faculty member Radford Thomas featuring oversized images of some of the stamps in his collection. Showing through Sept. 29.

Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

When: 4 to 7 p.m.

Where: The Gallery at Virginia Western, Humanities building room H212, Roanoke

Contact: 857-7385

l Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection

Opening reception for "Gelam Nguzu Kazi- Dugong My Son," an exhibit of limited-edition linocut prints by artists from the Torres Straight Islands where there is a tradition of carving masks, drums, pipes and pearl shell ornaments and "All Time Favorites: Best Loved Works from the Kluge-Ruhe Collection," an exhibit that includes paintings on bark and canvas, sculpture and objects representing many art styles and techniques used by Aboriginal artists from different regions in Australia.

When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection, 400 Worrell Drive, Peter Jefferson Place, Charlottesville

Contact: (434) 244-0234, virginia.edu/kluge-ruhe

-- saturday --

CLOSINGS

l Edible Vibe

"Some of the Things I Love," an exhibit by Mary Buck Bryant.

Where: Edible Vibe, 315 Franklin St., Rocky Mount

Contact: 489-7827

l Gallery 108

An exhibit by Midge and Dave Ovenshire, a potter and painter husband-and-wife duo.

Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Where: Gallery 108, Roanoke City Market

Contact: 982-4278, gallery108.biz

-- sunday --

CLOSINGS

l Creations

"Art on Gold vs. Phaux-to-canvas Challenge Exhibit" featuring the work of photographer F. Barish-Stern.

Where: Creations, 32 Market Square, 102 in the City Market Building, Roanoke

Contact: 777-3700

l Emerging Artists Series

"How to Draw a Blog," an exhibit by Kate Abarbanel. Utilizing her multi-genre creativity, she created a physical blog at Roanoke Main Library. This blog interacts with her own personal blog, resulting in song, dance, film, photography and performance.

Where: Roanoke Main Library, 706 S. Jefferson St.

Cost: Free

Contact: River Laker, 853-1057, river.laker@roanokeva.gov, roanokeva.gov/library

l The Little Gallery

"Greg Osterhaus Solo Show," an exhibit of landscapes and colorful cows.

Where: The Little Gallery, 16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

Contact: 721-1596

l Science Museum of Western Virginia

"Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West," showing in the MegaDome Theatre. Not recommended for children under 3 years old.

Where: Center in the Square, One Market Square, Roanoke

Cost: $8, general museum; $7, museum seniors; $6, museum children; film an additional $3, with museum admission.

Contact: 342-5726, smwv.org

-- ongoing --

LIVE THEATER

l "Comin' Up a Storm"

Evelyn is on a mission to establish a winery in Mud Creek. There is a snag, however; the community is "dry." When Evelyn proposes a change in the law, chaos ensues.

When: Showing through Nov. 8

Where: Barter Stage II, Abingdon

Contact: (276) 628-3991, bartertheatre.com

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. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Dinner is served two hours prior to performance.

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

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

l "Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street"

When Sweeney Todd returns home from a penal colony, he learns his wife has taken her own life after being abused by the judge who falsely accused him of the crime that sent him away. After conspiring with Mrs. Lovett, who makes the worst meat pies in London, the two plan to get revenge.

When: Showing through Sept. 13

Where: Barter Theatre, Abingdon

Contact: (276) 628-3991, bartertheatre.com