Name: The Exchange
Start: 2026-05-02T18:30:00-04:00

The WAILERS make their debut at The EXchange in Roanoke on Saturday May 2nd, 2026. The Wailers focus on - ’50 Years of Positive Vibrations’ as the band celebrates 50 years of Rastaman Vibration, one of Bob Marley &amp; The Wailers’ most influential albums. Presented by Vibe Check Productions &amp; Across-The-Way Productions, this special stop on The Wailers’ ‘50 Years of Positive Vibrations’ world tour highlights select cuts from Rastaman Vibration alongside the timeless classics that continue to unite audiences across generations. Tickets for The Wailers - ’50 Years of Positive Vibrations,’ w/ Father Sun opening are now on sale, via <a href="https://aftontickets.com/theexchange-thewailers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://aftontickets.com/theexchange-thewailers</a> .   All the details can be found there.

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The Exchange

The WAILERS make their debut at The EXchange in Roanoke on Saturday May 2nd, 2026. The Wailers focus on - ’50 Years of Positive...

Gracely Hill LLC

A farm-to-table dinner at Gracely Hill celebrating Botetourt ag history with Ed McCoy &amp; Sec. Katie Frazier. Early bird $40 thru April 10.
Join us at beautiful Gracely Hill in Buchanan for Harvesting History, a special fundraiser and kickoff for our upcoming Botetourt agriculture exhibit, presented in partnership with the Botetourt County Farm Bureau Women's Committee.
Enjoy an evening celebrating the rich farming heritage of Botetourt County with a meal sourced almost entirely from Botetourt farms. The program will feature an engaging conversation with local historian Ed McCoy, exploring the evolution of agriculture in our county.
We are also honored to welcome Katie Frazier, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, who will offer special remarks during the evening.
Tickets
<ul><li>$40 Early Bird (through April 10)</li><li>$45 after April 10</li></ul>
Seating is limited, so we encourage you to reserve your tickets early!
Join us as we celebrate the land, the farmers, and the history that shaped Botetourt.

Local Event: Harvesting History Dinner

Harvesting History Dinner

A farm-to-table dinner at Gracely Hill celebrating Botetourt ag history with Ed McCoy & Sec. Katie Frazier. Early bird $40 thru...

Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke

September 19, 2026
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Night Owl on the Town Gala, hosted by the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center!
Each year, we care for nearly 2,800 wild patients—including threatened and endangered species—and we need your help to continue this vital work. This year’s gala is more than just a night out; it’s a celebration of our shared commitment to wildlife conservation and rehabilitation. Proceeds from the event directly support our efforts to provide expert medical care to injured and orphaned animals, deliver public education programs that inspire coexistence with wildlife, train future conservationists, and conduct critical disease research in partnership with colleges and universities. Your support also helps us promote the protection of Virginia’s wild habitats and biodiversity. As a nonprofit, we rely on compassionate individuals like you to keep this mission alive. Let’s raise a glass—and raise the bar—for wildlife care and conservation.
At the 2026 Night Owl on the Town Gala you will:
6 p.m. – Try our signature cocktail and meet our amazing wildlife ambassadors during cocktail hour like a Red-tailed Hawk (Tuskegee), Great Horned Owl (Chessie), American Kestrel (Capt. Jack Sparrowhawk), Big Brown Bats (Beatrice &amp; Koda), or Eastern Kingsnake (Elv-hiss) just to name a few… 7 p.m. – Enjoy an elegant chef prepared seated dinner with choice of: Lemon Rosemary Statler Chicken with a white wine shallot demi glace (GF, DF) Seared Mahi with a garlic dill cream sauce, all day tomato (GF, DF) Braised Short Rib with caramelized tomato demi glace, pearl onions (GF) Vegetable Paella, roasted pearl onion, red pepper, spring, corn, zucchini, squash, tomato, cannellini beans, brown rice, tahini drizzle (VN, GF) Dessert Buffet with choices of lemon poppyseed layer cake with elderflower mousse and blackberry sauce, raspberry cheesecake with crushed pistachios and raspberry jam (GF), and a coconut caramel brownie with coconut cream (VN). ***All entrees come with a spring garden salad, roasted fingerling potatoes with ginger and mint (VN, GF), and oven roasted asparagus with shallot and pepitas (VN, GF). Participate in exciting silent and live auctions 7:30 p.m. – Live Auction with special guest auctioneer WSLS anchor, John Carlin 8:30 p.m. – Silent Auction Closes 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Lots music and dancing with one of Roanoke’s best bands, The Kings!!! And, as always, a few surprises that you’ll have to come see for yourself! You don’t want to miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference and have a fantastic time. Mark your calendars and join us at this year’s Night Owl on the Town Gala. It’s going to be a hoot!
*(Black tie optional)
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Local Event: Night Owl on the Town 2026

Night Owl on the Town 2026

September 19, 2026
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Night Owl on the Town Gala, hosted by the Southwest Virginia...

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The WAILERS make their debut at The EXchange in Roanoke on Saturday May 2nd, 2026. The Wailers focus on - ’50 Years of Positive Vibrations’ as the band celebrates 50 years of Rastaman Vibration, one of Bob Marley &amp; The Wailers’ most influential albums. Presented by Vibe Check Productions &amp; Across-The-Way Productions, this special stop on The Wailers’ ‘50 Years of Positive Vibrations’ world tour highlights select cuts from Rastaman Vibration alongside the timeless classics that continue to unite audiences across generations. Tickets for The Wailers - ’50 Years of Positive Vibrations,’ w/ Father Sun opening are now on sale, via&nbsp;<a href="https://aftontickets.com/theexchange-thewailers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://aftontickets.com/theexchange-thewailers</a> .&nbsp; &nbsp;All the details can be found there.

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