Not only are we getting ready for Halloween, but there are several birthdays to celebrate in the next several weeks. To top it off, I decided to take part in a kid's consignment sale that is coming up. If you are not familiar with Lauren's Friends & Alex, it is the best week-long event that I know of. There is the Spring event and the Fall event. For me, this is an opportunity to purchase my children's entire wardrobe for the coming season. Obviously at this point, I don't really need much for my youngest because we have a ton of clothes that my oldest has outgrown. However, I would like to find some nicer shirts (think collars and button-downs) for certain activities.
Needless to say, due to the excitement of getting items ready for this Consignment Sale, I have missed out on some festivals and other events in the area. One day I will be organized enough to have everything done and not miss all the fun. For example, the same weekend of the Greek Festival, there was the Apple Festival in Boones Mill. I've heard the Apple Butter there is absolutely amazing!!!
Always keep your eye on the local paper (specifically Thursdays) and of course the Internet. You never know what you will stumble across.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Roanoke Greek Festival -September 16, 17, 18, 2011
30 Huntington Blvd NE
Today we headed down to the Greek Festival. I love the cultural festivals in Roanoke - mainly because I like to experience other cultures and introduce my children to them too. My all time favorite part is the food - I loved the Gyros, Greek Fries, and Loukoumades. I really wanted to try the Galaktobouriko, but the spouse was ready to leave. I guess that means we'll have to stop back by tomorrow for a taste.
The entertainment was fabulous - the music was soothing. The dancing was amazing. We also enjoyed the Agora Marketplace. The children picked out some new Christmas ornaments.
If you have time to check it out either this evening or tomorrow, I highly suggest it. Check out the hours listed below:
General Festival Hours
Friday: 11:00am to 10:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday: 12:00noon to 7:00pm
Musical Performances
Friday: 11:00am. to 10:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday: 12:00noon to 7:00pm
Dancing Exhibitions
Friday: 6:30pm & 8:30pm
Saturday: 12:30, 2:30, 5:30, & 7:30pm
Sunday: 1:30 & 4:30pm
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Friday, September 16 in Roanoke
Happenings in Downtown Roanoke Tomorrow:
Friday, September 16:
I check this side out as frequently as possible to see what is going on during the week and even during the weekends.
Also tomorrow during lunch, Taste of Culture 2011 is visiting Japan. I am not positive, as I've missed the July event (Philippines) and August event (Sudan), but I think the food is like $5.00 or something. I will be heading downtown tomorrow during my lunchtime (between 11am and 1:30pm) to check it out. I love the Japanese culture and am excited to see what foods there are available. If I enjoy it, I will definitely head back October 21 for the Norway event.
Friday, September 16:
- 2nd Annual Roanoke Equality LGBT Community Film Series - Starts: 5pm on 9/15, and ends 8:30pm on 9/17.
- Alien Junk Function - 7pm to 12am
- Bobby McKey’s Dueling Pianos - 9:00 PM
- Jefferson Center's 10 Year Gala Celebration Featuring: George Benson - 8:00pm
- Taubman After Dark - 5-8:00pm
- Opening: Nick Cave: Meet Me at the Center of the Earth
- Opening: The Roanoke Times History in Photographs
I check this side out as frequently as possible to see what is going on during the week and even during the weekends.
Also tomorrow during lunch, Taste of Culture 2011 is visiting Japan. I am not positive, as I've missed the July event (Philippines) and August event (Sudan), but I think the food is like $5.00 or something. I will be heading downtown tomorrow during my lunchtime (between 11am and 1:30pm) to check it out. I love the Japanese culture and am excited to see what foods there are available. If I enjoy it, I will definitely head back October 21 for the Norway event.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Out of Town
It has been a wild week and a half in our household. The town was rocked (in places) by the earthquake along the East coast. I had no idea that was possible anywhere but California (sorry Cali and the world for my little bit of blissful ignorance). I felt it at work, but a friend not far from me didn't feel it at all. Aftershocks were felt at my house, but not at work (where I still was).
After the earthquake rolled through, Hurricane Irene decided to take a hit along the coast. Obviously the hurricane was not aware that we had planned our summer getaway to the beach for last weekend. All reports looked like the hurricane would miss our location so we bit the bullet and went anyway.
This little getaway caused us to miss the Roanoke Wings Fest.
Wing vendors for 2011 included:
Awful Arthurs
Blues BBQ Co.
Bull & Bones Brewhaus
Corned Beef and Co.
Kroger
Rick’s BBQ & Catering
The Village Grill
Martins
Thelma’s Chicken & Waffles
& more! (the list keeps growing)
I wish I could tell you which vendor had the best wings, but I missed out on tasting any of them. That is not a complaint because time at the beach with family is a great way to spend a weekend too.
It was raining this evening, or we would have gone to check out the Drive-In. Instead, we improvised with dinner at The Home Place. There is nothing better than spending $14.00 per person (adults) and $8.00 per kid for a delicious buffet of fried chicken and roast beef (our choices since we aren't country ham people), biscuits, mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, green beans, corn, and peach cobbler for dessert. Plus, the view from the restaurant is absolutely amazing. We watched the storm makes it way towards us. I have pictures of some of the events to post, but my computer was out of commission for the past week.
After the earthquake rolled through, Hurricane Irene decided to take a hit along the coast. Obviously the hurricane was not aware that we had planned our summer getaway to the beach for last weekend. All reports looked like the hurricane would miss our location so we bit the bullet and went anyway.
This little getaway caused us to miss the Roanoke Wings Fest.
Wing vendors for 2011 included:
Awful Arthurs
Blues BBQ Co.
Bull & Bones Brewhaus
Corned Beef and Co.
Kroger
Rick’s BBQ & Catering
The Village Grill
Martins
Thelma’s Chicken & Waffles
& more! (the list keeps growing)
I wish I could tell you which vendor had the best wings, but I missed out on tasting any of them. That is not a complaint because time at the beach with family is a great way to spend a weekend too.
It was raining this evening, or we would have gone to check out the Drive-In. Instead, we improvised with dinner at The Home Place. There is nothing better than spending $14.00 per person (adults) and $8.00 per kid for a delicious buffet of fried chicken and roast beef (our choices since we aren't country ham people), biscuits, mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, green beans, corn, and peach cobbler for dessert. Plus, the view from the restaurant is absolutely amazing. We watched the storm makes it way towards us. I have pictures of some of the events to post, but my computer was out of commission for the past week.
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