• Ari Hest with Sarah Siskin, Kirk Avenue Music Hall and tickets for tonight's show will be available at the door.
• JEFFERSON CENTER - Virginia Western STUDENTS and FACULTY ½ PRICE - Saturday, January 28^th, at 8pm conga legend Poncho Sanchez & trumpet star Terence Blanchard take the stage at Jefferson Center for a stellar show, paying tribute to late greats Chano Pozo and Dizzy Gillespie. Immediately following the show, stick around for the Latin Dance After-Party! Roanoke’s hottest night stays jumping until 1am inside Jefferson Center’s Fitzpatrick Hall. One night, two great opportunities! ½ PRICE TICKETS- Sanchez/Blanchard start at just $11 • Latin Dance After-Party start at $5 with a Sanchez/Blanchard ticket, or $6 for just the Latin Dance After-Party! Visit www.jeffcenter.org for more information or call the Box Office at 540-345-2550 today and use the promo code “VWCC” for your ½ price discount!
• Mr. Bill’s Wine Cellar is hosting Free Brewery Tastings the last Friday of the month. The first one is tonight and we’ll be sampling Flying Dog Beers of Frederik, Maryland.
• Physicians On Foot, January 28, The doctors of Carilion Clinic are putting on their walking shoes! The health of the Valley is very important to us! That's why we encourage you to lace up your walking shoes and join our weekly walking program. We'll be with you every step of the way on the path toward a healthier you.
• U.S. CELLULAR OFFERS FREE SMARTPHONE WORKSHOP - This class will help teach you how to use a smartphone to simplify your life, on Saturday, February 4, 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 103 Conston Ave.,Christiansburg, VA 24073.
• CFA Allbreed Cat Show, January 28-29, Bring a bag of cat food and receive $1 off admission. Food will go to the support of animals of low income seniors.
• Art by Night!, Friday, February 3, 2012 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm, tour the Taubman Museum of Art for free! Enjoy special programming and a musical guest every 1st Friday of the month. Norah’s Café will offer delicious food and a full bar. And be sure to visit the Museum Store.

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