Thursday, January 19, 2012
Standouts: The week's most notable events
TODAY
"Goya, Dali, Warhol: Masterpieces of World Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts" Opening
For the second time, the Radford University Art Museum will host a traveling exhibition from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond. "Goya, Dali, Warhol: Masterpieces of World Art from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts" will be on campus through March 2 in honor of the VMFA's 75th anniversary. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Free. Radford University Art Museum at the Covington Center for the Visual & Performing Arts. 831-5754.
SATURDAY
Black & White Masquerade Ball
Masqueraders have the option of dancing to live music in the ballroom or settling down at the piano bar. The dress is black and/or white cocktail attire. Heavy Hors d'oeuvres are included. Proceeds benefit Center in the Square. 8 p.m. Square Society Members, $50; non-members, $60. Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. squaresociety.org.
SATURDAY
Kroger Cabin Fever Series
With music by The Craig Woolard Band. 6 p.m. $17 in advance, $20 at the door. Roanoke Civic Center. cabinfeverseries.org.
SATURDAY
Met Opera Live in HD: "The Enchanted Island"
In "The Enchanted Island," the lovers from William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" are shipwrecked on his other-worldly island of "The Tempest." 1 p.m. Students and children, free; Met members, Opera Roanoke subscribers and seniors, $18; adults, $20. Virginia Western Community College. 857-6492.
SUNDAY
Greater Virginia Bridal Show
With wedding vendors, three runway shows, the $35,000 Dream Wedding Giveaway and more. 1 to 5 p.m. Adults, $10; kids, free. Roanoke Civic Center Special Events Center. vabridemagazine.com.
SUNDAY
Souper Bowl III
Guests can sample soups from 20 area restaurants and will receive a handmade bowl created by pottery artists from the Blue Ridge Potters Guild, 16 Hands and The Rescue Mission Art Studio. Proceeds will benefit the Rescue Mission and Roanoke Area Ministries. The inclement weather date is Jan. 29. Noon to 3 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 at the door (if available). Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke. 345-8850.
MONDAY
Money Mondays: Spending with a Purpose
Learn simple money skills and small steps to be in control of your hard-earned money. This seminar is for educational purposes only, and is presented by Virginia Tech, the Virginia Cooperative Extension and several area credit unions.
WEDNESDAY
Roanoke College Performing Arts Series and the American Shakespeare Company Presents: "The Winter's Tale"
From Blackfriars Playhouse in Staunton, the American Shakespeare Center On Tour will perform Shakespeare's play "The Winter's Tale." The show is a roller-coaster ride from romance to tragedy to comedy. 7:30 p.m. $8 or $12. Olin Theater, Roanoke College. 375-2333.




