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Roni Stoneman plays banjo at the Wayne Henderson Music Festival in 2006. The Blue Ridge Institute and Museum highlights the careers of the Stoneman family and others in "Crooked Road Royalty."

Bedford Museum

"Bedford's Bufords: An Exploration of Montvale and Villamont," an exhibit featuring displays of items from the Grand Old Lady of the Stage, Mrs. Thomas Whiffen. Also featured are the Beale Treasure, S. S. Lynn, a beautiful Cable Company organ and more from the history of the original lands of the Buford Family holdings. Through Oct. 31. Ongoing exhibits include "WWII," "WWI," "Civil War," "Native American History" and "Black History."

Hours: Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Bedford Museum, 201 E. Main St., Bedford

Cost: $3 recommended donation; under 12 free.

Contact: bccm-info@bedfordvamuseum.org, 586-4520, bedfordvamuseum.org

The Blue Ridge Institute and Museum of Ferrum College

"Crooked Road Royalty" and "Musical Styles Along the Crooked Road." "Crooked Road Royalty" highlights the careers of the Hill Billies, the Stoneman Family, the Carter Family and the Stanley Brothers. "Musical Styles Along the Crooked Road" presents a variety of roots music from western Virginia including fiddle-and-banjo tunes, bluegrass, ballads, blues and gospel. Showing through February 2009.

Where: The Blue Ridge Institute and Museum of Ferrum College

Contact: 365-4416, blueridgeinstitute.org

Franklin County Library

An exhibit of paintings by Jane M. Wood.

When: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Franklin County Library first and second floors, 355 Franklin St., Rocky Mount

Contact: 483-3098

THURSDAY, JULY 3

EVENTS

Art by Night

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. 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), Art Museum of Western Virginia (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.

When: 5 to 8 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: 345-4076

Gang of Lost Souls Art Show Opening Reception

For the exhibit curated by LoLo Monae presenting new, emerging and underground local artists.

When: 5 to 9 p.m.

Where: Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Ave, Roanoke

Cost: Free

Contact: 345-2550, jeffcenter.org

SATURDAY, JULY 5

EVENTS

Demonstration on Deck

With portrait artist Bette.

When: 1 to 3 p.m.

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

Contact: 721-1596, thelittlegallerysml.com.

LIVE THEATER

Auditions for Youth

For youth ages 8 to 14 for "Little Women: A Musical." Rehearsals begin the week of July 7; performances start Aug. 5. Auditionees need to come to only one day and will participate in theater games and learn a simple song. No appointment necessary.

When: 10 to 11 a.m.

Where: Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre, 200 Wiley Dr., Ferrum

Contact: 365-4335, blueridgedinnertheatre.com

SUNDAY, JULY 6

LIVE THEATER

Auditions for Youth

For youth ages 8 to 14 for "Little Women: A Musical." Rehearsals begin the week of July 7; performances start Aug. 5. Auditionees need to come to only one day and will participate in theater games and learn a simple song. No appointment necessary.

When: 4 to 5 p.m.

Where: Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre, 200 Wiley Dr., Ferrum

Contact: 365-4335, blueridgedinnertheatre.com

"When the Lights Go On Again: A Musical Revue of WWII"

A light-hearted, fast-paced tribute to the music of WWII starts December 6, 1941. Brenda Anderson has the most wonderful life anyone can imagine: lead singer in the most popular group in town, homecoming queen, and engaged to the best-looking guy. Then comes December 7 and Pearl Harbor.

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre, 200 Wiley Dr., Ferrum

Cost: $32

Contact: 365-4335, blueridgedinnertheatre.com

TUESDAY, JULY 8

EVENTS

Art Lessons

Learn about a famous artist and then recreate their style using that artist's preferred materials. Be prepared to get messy.

When: 2 p.m.

Where: Radford Public Library, 30 West Main Street, Radford

Cost: Free

Contact: 731-3608

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9

LIVE THEATER

"When the Lights Go On Again: A Musical Revue of WWII"

A light-hearted, fast-paced tribute to the music of WWII starts December 6, 1941, Brenda Anderson has the most wonderful life anyone can imagine: lead singer in the most popular group in town, homecoming queen, and engaged to the best-looking guy. Then comes December 7 and Pearl Harbor.

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre, 200 Wiley Dr., Ferrum

Cost: $32, general

Contact: 365-4335, blueridgedinnertheatre.com

ONGOING

"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.

When: Showing through Aug. 9

Where: Barter Theatre, 127 W. Main St., Abingdon

Cost: See Web site or call for ticket prices.

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

"The Cure for Love"

When the youthful Baron Maurice Barthele falls ill, his mother and wife, understandably, are concerned. However, when they discover that his "illness" is really lovesickness for his former mistress Fernande, the fun in this sexy farce begins. Inspired by the nineteenth century novella "Fernande" by Alexander Dumas (fils).

When: Showing through Aug. 10

Where: Barter Theatre, 127 W. Main St., Abingdon

Cost: $24 to $34.50, general; $13.50, children under 12.

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

"The Who's Tommy"

After witnessing a traumatic event, young Tommy Walker goes deaf, blind and mute. Cut off from society, he is ridiculed and taken advantage of until Tommy discovers a talent for pinball wizardry that allows him to break through.

When: Showing through Aug. 10

Where: Barter Theatre, 127 W. Main St., Abingdon

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