King Tut Event: Almost exactly 100 years ago, Howard Carter discovered the remarkable tomb of King Tutankhamun, who ruled Egypt from approximately 1333 to 1323 BCE. Tucked away in the Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamun’s tomb was almost untouched by time or tomb robbers, so it gives us a priceless window into the past. Egyptologist Jacquelyn Williamson examines the life and times of Tutankhamun as revealed by the evidence preserved in his tomb. Williamson will share slides and images and review the social and religious imperatives that influenced the beautiful objects of art in this uniquely preserved tomb. Tut’s famous golden objects, such as his mask and sarcophagi, also reveal the scandalous heritage of this famous boy-king who was erased from Egypt’s own history only to find immortality in the modern world. The event will be Thursday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Colket Center’s Pickle Lounge.
Darwin Day Speaker Series: “Discovering Dinosaurs: the Science of Finding Ancient Giants”: The event will be on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. on Zoom. All are welcome to the 2023 Darwin Days Speaker Series. Alexander Hastings, the Fitzpatrick Chair of Paleontology at the Science Museum of Minnesota, will talk about his dinosaur-hunting adventures. The link to the Zoom can be found here: https://roanoke-edu.zoom.us/j/85226913686?pwd=bWNDYUlqV0pOUTJGZjlWVFU2aGZaUT09#success.
Ainsley Carry: Memorials, Monuments, and Memory Lecture: The event will be on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 4 p.m. in the Wortmann Ballroom in the Colket Center. Ainsley Carry is the author of “Washington Next? Disputed Monuments, Honorees, and Symbols on Campus.” In this book, Carry tackles a difficult administrative challenge: negotiating memorial disputes on campus. Providing a climate where all students, faculty and staff can thrive is critical to any world-class university. Commemorative landscapes are an increasingly important function of learning environments. Campus memorials are deeply rooted in an inescapable American history that includes colonization, slavery, segregation, eugenics, lynching and massacres. Carry’s work invites readers to discuss this dark past as a part of memorial negotiations.
Pink Triangle Legacies: Coming Out in the Shadow of the Holocaust: The event will be on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. in the Logan Gallery in the Bank Building. Historian Jake Newsome will tell the dynamic and inspiring history of the LGBTQ+ community’s original pride symbol by tracing the transformation of the pink triangle from a Nazi concentration camp badge into a widespread emblem of queer liberation, pride and community. Drawing from unexplored archival sources and original interviews, Newsome showcases the voices of LGBTQ+ Holocaust victims and a rich tapestry of queer lives who found meaning in the pink triangle in a post-Holocaust world. The presentation will be followed by Q&A and a book signing.
Darwin Day: The event will be on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Massengill Auditorium. The 2023 Darwin Days Speaker Series is for everyone! Brooke Haiar, chair of environmental sciences and sustainability at University of Lynchburg, will speak about the Bighorn Basin. Her talk, “Tails from the Bighorn Basin: the Dinosaurs of the 2 Sisters Quarry, Wyoming” will showcase her firsthand accounts of hunting for dinosaurs in the United States. Haiar is a recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Medal for Excellence in Natural History Education from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Theatre Roanoke College Winter Production: “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde: The event will be Feb. 23- 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Olin Theater It is directed by Danielle Barre. Jack and Algernon are both trying to woo their lady loves. The two charming young ladies – sophisticated Gwendolen from the city and naive Cecily from the country – are in love with Earnest Worthing. But there is no such person as Earnest Worthing. Gwendolen thinks Jack is Earnest, and Cecily thinks Algernon is Earnest. Each girl swears that she could never love a man who wasn’t named Earnest. In the midst of all this confusion comes Lady Bracknell, who doesn’t like the idea of anybody loving anybody. Wilde unwinds this knotty affair into one of the favorite comedies of English literature. Tickets are $7 for general admission or $5 for seniors/students. Tickets are available by calling 540-375-2333 or by emailing boxoffice@roanoke.edu.
Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce Awards Business Awards Breakfast March: It will be on March 17 at 8 a.m. at the Salem Civic Center.
2023 Mother’s Day Brunch Fundraiser: The event hosted by Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries will be on Saturday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hidden Valley Country Club. It will benefit ACT Packs for Children, Student Led Food Pantry, Summer Feed & Read and Mrs. Dorsey’s Clothes Closet.
51st Annual Spring Home Show: The show will be at the Salem Civic Center 2-6 p.m. Friday, March 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 25 and 12-5 p.m. Sunday, March 26. Tickets will be sold at the door.
2023 Senior Fun & Health Fair Day: The event, which is open to the public and free, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at the Salem Civic Center.
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra: The Music of John Denver: The performance will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28 at the Salem Civic Center. Tickets are $31, $34 and $45.
Foreigner: Greatest Hits Tour: The performance will be at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at the Salem Civic Center. Tickets are $39.50, $55, $69.50, $85 and $125.
Roanoke Symphony Orchestra: Pink Floyd—Dark Side of the Moon: The performance will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 16 at the Salem Civic Center. Tickets are $31, $34 and $45.
Public meetings:
The Salem City Council will meet on Monday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m.
The Salem City School Board will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.
The Salem City Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.
The Salem City Council will meet on Monday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m.
The Salem City Council will meet on Monday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m.
The Salem City School Board will meet on Tuesday, March 14 at 7 p.m.
The Salem Planning Commission will meet on March 15 at 7 p.m.
The Salem City Council will meet on Monday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m.
