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Virginia Western Community College

Opening tonight (6-8:30) with a reception: Recent works by John Reburn. Through April 15. Humanities Building Art Gallery. 857-7385.

Olin and Smoyer galleries

Opening Friday with a reception (7 p.m.): Sculpture and sound by Alexandre Sune and sculpture and drawings by Koo Kyung Sook. Both artists will lecture at 6 p.m. before the reception. Through April 15. Roanoke College, Salem. 375-2332, roanoke.edu.

Salem Museum

Opening Saturday: "Blessed to Paint: The Hometown Art of Harriett Stokes." Through April 29. 389-6760.

O. Winston Link Museum

Photos of modern engines and vintage steam locomotives by Tommy Firebaugh (through April 30) join the museum's collection of more than 250 of Link's dramatic black-and-white photographs. 101 Shenandoah Ave. Adults $5; senior citizens $4.50; children (3-11) $4. 982-5465, www.linkmuseum.org.

Gallery by the James

Opening Sunday with a reception (2-4 p.m.): "Young Artist Series" shows the work of elementary art students in Botetourt County Public Schools. Through April 15. 19827 Main St., Buchanan.

254-9708.

William King Regional Arts Center

Opening Friday with a reception (6-8 p.m.): "Four Sculptors," work by Greg Bryson, Jon Mehlferber, Catherine Murray and Marvin Tadlock in metal, stone, wood and polymer. Through July 9. Also: "That Moment and This Moment: Installations by Marya Roland and Sayaka Suzuki," featuring work that explores the concept of time through sculptural materials and other media. Through April 2. "Mountain Handiwork: The American Craft Revival in Virginia," examining local crafts from the beginning of the 20th century and the hands that made them. 415 Academy Dr., Abingdon.

(276) 628-5005, wkrac.org.

Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History

"Lunch Box Memories" on loan from the Smithsonian Institution until March 26. 975 Main St., Danville.

(434) 793-5644.

blue katt gallery

Opening today: An exhibit of forged steel sculptures by Yates Spencer of Lexington. Through April 30. 101 E. Main St., Fincastle. 473-1711.

Maier Museum of Art

"Some Kind of Wonderful: Recent Sculpture by James O. Clark and Tara Donovan" offers work done in commonplace materials such as toothpicks, balloons and light fixtures. Through April 15. With two events related to the exhibit this week: percussionist and composer Susie Ibarra at 8 p.m. Friday ($10). Then the Helen Clark Berlind Symposium, 2-4 p.m. Saturday. Randolph-Macon Woman's College, 2500 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg. (434) 947-8136, maiermuseum.rmwc.edu.

STILL GOING

MUSEUMS

Art Museum of Western Virginia

The multimedia exhibit "Power/Memory/Structures/Play" and "Family Matters," with work by Thomas Eakins, Susan Macdowell Eakins and Elizabeth Macdowell Kenton, continue through March 26. With an ongoing collection of folk art and an exhibit on the planned Art Museum. Center in the Square, Roanoke. 342-5760.

Eleanor D. Wilson Museum

"Red Beans and Rice: Asian Artists in the New South," featuring the work of 13 contemporary Asian artists who call the American South home. Through April 1. "The Spiritual and the Material: Visual Culture of Religions," exploring the relationship between religious art and visual culture. Through April 29. Jan Baltzell, Hollins' artist-in-residence, shows work that includes abstract paintings done on Mylar sheets. Through April 29. Hollins University, Roanoke. 362-6532.

History Museum of Western Virginia

"Carter Burgess: A Life of True Contentment," an exhibit that traces the life of the Roanoke Valley-raised diplomat and businessman. Through March 31. Also: "Wish You Were Here" and "Riding the Lee" give snapshots of the Blue Ridge and Route 11 in postcards. Through April 30. Center in the Square, downtown Roanoke. $3; $2 children and seniors. 342-5770, history-museum.org.

RU Art Museum Downtown

Graduating Radford students from the interior design and fashion design departments show their work. Through March 25. Downtown Bondurant Center, 1129 East Main St., Radford. (540)

831-5754, radford.edu.

GALLERIES

Alpha Learning Institute

"Sacred Spaces," a show of contemporary folk art, fiber art and mixed media work by Floyd artist Kanta Bosniak, includes the series "ICON, I CAN: Inspiring Portraits." 114 S. Loucst St., Floyd. (540)

756-3335.

The Armory Gallery

"Images," work by Joy Rosenthal. Through April 14. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg. (540) 231-5447.

The Art Gallery at Mish Mish

"From My Heart and My Brush," an exhibit of watercolors and mixed-media paintings by Betty Moore. Through April 6. 125 N. Main St., Blacksburg. (540) 552-1020.

Art Pannonia

Modern realist work by Yumiko Ichikawa. Through March 28. 114 North Main Street, Blacksburg. 552-0336.

Ernest Williams II School

"The Sincerest Form," new paintings by Kathy Craig. Through May. 204 W. Washington St., Lexington. (540) 458-8602.

Gallery 108

"Water Views in Watermedia," work by Frances Boyd and Beverly White. Through March 31. 108 Market St., Roanoke. 982-4278, gallery108.biz.

Gallery at Christopher's

Work by art students at Hidden Valley High School. Through March 29. 3603 Franklin Road. 342-6455.

The Gallery in Radford

"Interspaces," new oil paintings by Radford University alumna Kate Keely. Through April 5. 1019 E. Main Street, Radford. (540) 639-3737.

The Little Gallery

Work by Jane Duncan Stogner. Through March 26. 16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy. Moneta. 721-1596.

Market Gallery & Studios

"Spring Show," with works by Kathie St. Clair, Jamie Nervo-Cohan, Scott Kitts, Sonya Chappelear, Linda Atkinson, Ross Arkell and Val Alessi. Through May 6. 206 Market Square, Roanoke. 342-2323.

Millstone Gallery

"Close to Home & Far Away," work by Bill and Linda White. Through March 25. One South Roanoke St., Fincastle. 473-1362.

Over the Moon Gallery

"Hill Folk," Joey Jones shows sculptures in clay that look at rural life in Southwest Virginia. Through March 30. 227 N. Locust St., Floyd. (540) 745-2782.

RU Flossie Martin Gallery

"An Expanding Universe: 17th Century Prints" offers historical prints that reflect the growing intellectual and geographical curiosity of the era. Through March 26. Powell Hall 200, Radford University. 831-5754, radford.edu.

RU Gallery 205

"The Telling Surface: Photographs by Jim Knipe," includes work the Radford professor did on a recent sabbatical. Through April 4. Powell Hall, Radford University. 831-5754.

Signature 9 Gallery

Original work in the show "Color My Winter." Through April 1. 1309 Third St., Roanoke.

342-0703.

Studios on the Square

"Playing Possum," paintings and drawings by Brian Sieveking that look at Southern culture. Through March 31. March's artist of the Month: Emily Webber (mixed media). 126 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke. 345-4076.

TAPestry Gallery

"RU in Roanoke," with art by Radford University art faculty. Through March 29. 137 Campbell Ave., downtown Roanoke. 777-0262.

THEATER

Barter Theatre

Main Stage: In "Second Samuel," a small Georgia town loses its beloved Miss Gertrude. Through April 15. And in "Lying in State," a senator becomes a national hero after dying in a ridiculous gun accident, bringing together a zany cast of characters looking for love, votes, the right casket and a purple squirrel named Mel. Through April 15. Stage II: "Four Hearts and a Club," a rom-com about a has-been country music duo attempting a comeback. Through April 22. And in Tuna, Texas, where Patsy Cline never dies, a cast of oddball characters gather in the comedy "Greater Tuna." Through mid-May. Call for show times. Abingdon. (276) 628-3991, bartertheatre.com.

"Prozac Blues"

A musical performance piece that looks at the complexities surrounding antidepressants and women's mental health issues. 8 tonight through Saturday. Torgersen Museum, Virginia Tech. Free. (540) 231-5200.

"The Firebird"

Southwest Virginia Ballet waves the magic feather in Stravinksy's fantastic ballet, with two more selections set to Gershwin and Grieg. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Jefferson Center, Roanoke. $22/$25; $10/$8, kids. 345-2550, svballet.org.

No Shame Theatre

There are only three rules on the NST stage: The work must be original, less than five minutes and not break any laws. 11 p.m. Friday. Waldron Stage, Mill Mountain Theatre. $5. 342-5740, millmountain.org.

Crime Scene Mystery Dinner Playhouse

"Death by Doo-Wop!" a '50s television dance show hosted by that "eternal teenager" Clark Richards. 7 p.m. Saturdays. Holiday Inn-Tanglewood, Roanoke. $35. 427-7267, crimescene-roanoke.net.

Big Lick Conspiracy

Roanoke's improvisational comedy group invents the show as they go. 9 p.m. Saturday. Waldron Stage, Mill Mountain Theatre, Roanoke. $5. 342-5740, millmountain.org.

Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre

"Ain't Misbehavin'," a musical revue based on the work of Fats Waller, celebrates the glamour and excitement of 1930s Harlem. Songs include "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter," "The Joint is Jumpin'," and of course, "Ain't Misbehavin'." Through April 23. Wytheville. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening (dinner at 6 p.m., show at 8); and Sunday matinees (lunch at 1 p.m., show at 3). (276) 223-0891, (888) 950-3382, www.wohlfahrthaus.com.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Emory & Henry Concert Choir

Choral pieces that draw on the traditions of American spirituals, Italian polyphony, German motets and Russian Orthodox works. 7 tonight. Gogginsville United Methodist Church, 111 Gogginsville Road, Rocky Mount. Free. (540) 483-3626.

Chamber Orchestra Kremlin

Some of Russia's finest young string players, under the baton of Misha Rachlevsky. 7:30 tonight. Martinsville High School, 351 Commonwealth Blvd., Martinsville. $18/$28; Reduced tickets for students and seniors. (276) 632-3221, piedmontarts.org.

Air Force Heritage of America Band Clarinet Quartet

The quartet performs with Virginia Tech alum Josh Gates. 8 tonight. Squires Recital Salon, Virginia Tech. Free. (540) 231-5685.

Chamber Orchestra of Southwest Virginia

A varied program of seldom heard selections, among them Haydn's Symphony No. 93 and Ibert's Divertissement, and featuring young trumpeter Ashley Hall on Jolivet's Concertino. 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Squires Recital Salon, Virginia Tech. $12; $8, students and seniors. (540) 231-5615.

Kandinsky Trio with friends

Soprano Nancy McDuffie and flutist Alycia Hugo join the trio for its season finale, which includes work by Maurice Ravel, Heitor Villa-Lobos and Andre Previn. 8 p.m. Saturday. Olin Theater, Roanoke College, 221 College Lane, Salem. $12/$20. 375-2333.

Salem Choral Society

The chorus sings "The Sounds of America," a program of classic hymns, spirituals, folk songs and patriotic music. With Melia Garber on piano and additional accompaniment. 4 p.m. Sunday. Jefferson Center, Roanoke. $13-$18. 345-2550, salemchoralsociety.org.

Sonnet Wright, composer

A recital of student compositions. 8 p.m. Sunday. Squires Recital Salon, Virginia Tech. Free. (540) 231-5685.

Celebrate Bach!

A concert of music for organ and orchestra by J.S. Bach. Performed by organist Joan Lippincott and the New York Bach Ensemble. 4 p.m. Sunday, Greene Memorial United Methodist Church. Free; donations accepted. 344-6225, gmumc.org.

Student Opera Scenes

Includes "Don Giovanni," "The Magic Flute" and "The Marriage of Figaro" presented by Roanoke College voice students and guest soprano Pattie Clevenger. Noon Tuesday, Olin Recital Hall, Roanoke College. Free.

Sinan Vural & Nick Ross

Vural, a baritone, performs with Ross on piano. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Squires Recital Salon, Virginia Tech. $5. (540) 231-5685.

LOOK WHO'S TALKING

Sharyn McCrumb

The local author discusses her latest book, "St. Dale: The Novel," which looks at the mystique of auto racing. 10 a.m. today. Reynolds Homestead, 463 Homestead Lane, Critz. $5. (276) 694-7181.

Franklin County's Booker T. Washington

Timothy Simons, park ranger and 16-year employee of Booker T. Washington National Monument, lectures. 3 p.m. Sunday. American Legion Building, Tanyard Road, Rocky Mount. Sponsored by Franklin County Historical Society. 483-1890.

Writing the Wrongs: Art as Healing

A multimedia performance by international storyteller, playwright and arts facilitator Eddie Kerr. The lecture will examine the role of classical and contemporary Irish theater in reflecting the need for reconciliation and healing. 7:30 p.m. March 23, Squires Student Center, Virginia Tech. Free. 231-9593.

Collecting Art

Lecture by Bob Miller of Ken Farmer Auctions and Appraisals. 5:30-6:30 p.m. March 23, Cambria Emporium, 596 Depot St., Christiansburg. $5. (540) 381-0949.