Salem After Five: “Phlegar Hill” on May 9 at the Salem Farmers Market. Gates open for each performance at 5 p.m. and the shows will last until 9 p.m. Food Trucks: Roanoke College Food Truck, Kettle Cooker Express, Customs BBQ & Grill, Sweet Surrender Ice Cream.
Mother’s Day Brunch: On Saturday, May 10 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Hidden Valley Country Club there will be a fundraiser to support Mrs. Dorsey’s Clothes Closet. Tickets may be purchased at: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjI3MTk5?fbclid=IwY2xjawJH6idleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbRPN9pd_OCxgJUyVxawdJZ14cI00c2Dv7lvPeE6KioZh6pQJLyyErC1ig_aem_DSKds6QY61NBdkATO_wE9Q
The Messiah (Part III) at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Salem continues its celebration of the Easter Season on Sunday, May 11 at 4 p.m. with a performance of The Messiah (Part III) by George Frederic Handel. The Easter portion of this beloved oratorio will be sung by the St. Paul’s choir, joined by orchestra and soloists Asherah Capellaro, Scott Williamson, Taylor Cobb, and Kari Grim, all under the direction of Steven R. Lawrence, St. Paul’s organist and choirmaster. Handel composed the Messiah in 1741, constructing it in three parts. Part 1 focuses on the prophesy and nativity of Jesus Christ, Part 2 on the suffering, death, and resurrection, and Part 3 the triumph of Christ, the resurrection of the dead, and Christ reigning in glory. The oratorio was first performed in Dublin, Ireland in 1742, then in London one year later. The Messiah gained in popularity, making it one of the most frequently performed choral works in Western Music. For more information, please contact the church office at (540) 389-9307. A reception follows the performance and all are welcome.
Commonwealth Transportation Board invites public feedback on transportation projects, initiatives: The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will host nine meetings across Virginia and is inviting the public to share feedback on transportation projects that have been recommended for funding, as well as other transportation initiatives. The meeting for the Salem District will be held on Wednesday, May 14, beginning at 4 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Valley View, 3315 Ordway Drive, in Roanoke.
Roanoke Lebanese Festival: This year marks the 24th Lebanese Festival and will be held May 30, 31, and June 1 at St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church, 4730 Cove Road, N.W., Roanoke, VA. The festival is open Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. The festival features delicious Lebanese food, Lebanese music and traditional Lebanese folk dancers in full costume. Admission and parking are free. Visitors may purchase a wide variety of home-style Lebanese food, and children can participate in activities for an affordable fee. Menu offerings include meat pies, vegetarian grape leaves, spinach pies, spinach-feta rolls, falafel, grilled lamb and beef kabobs, beef kafta, chicken shawarma wraps, lubee (Lebanese green beans), tabbouleh, cabbage rolls, kibbie, pita bread, hummus, Lebanese cheesecake, baklava, other Lebanese pastries and more. In addition to onsite dining, takeout will be available throughout the day and evening. Orders may be placed online. For more information, visit the website: www.LebaneseFestival.StEliasChurch.org or contact St. Elias Church at 540-562-0012.
Salem After Five: “The Kings” on June 13 at the Salem Farmers Market. Gates open for each performance at 5 p.m. and the shows will last until 9 p.m. Food Trucks: Countryman Jamaican Grill, Kettle Cooker Express, Dale’s Diner Express, Sweet Surrender Ice Cream.
Salem After Five: “Matt Tucker” on July 18 at the Salem Farmers Market. Gates open for each performance at 5 p.m. and the shows will last until 9 p.m. Food Trucks: Rocky Mount Smokehouse, Kettle Cooker Express, Countryman Jamaican Grill, Sweet Surrender Ice Cream.
Whiskey Myers: Whiskey Myers is set to stop in Salem for its “What We Were Born To Do Tour.” The tour stops at the Salem Civic Center on Sunday night, July 20. The genre-bending band Whiskey Myers has played more than 2,500 live shows to ever-growing crowds since its emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the Ryman Auditorium, plus performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, the band members were also personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium show. Tickets start at $41.50. They can be purchased at the Salem Civic Center Box Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners: Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners will be performing at the Salem Civic Center on July 24. The Vermont native first found success and notoriety with the band Staind that was formed in 1995. The group is still alive and kicking, but Lewis’ creativity stretches beyond the rock and metal genres. By embracing his roots and love of country music he has achieved incredible success on Music Row. He has two No. 1 Billboard Country Albums in “Town Line” from 2011 and “Sinner” in 2016. And perhaps he is best known for his platinum collaboration “Country Boy” with two of his with heroes – George Jones and Charlie Daniels. His 2021 single, “Am I The Only One” also hit number on the charts and in 2022, he had the top-selling country album in America with “Frayed At Both Ends.”Tickets start at $35 and go up to $129. Tickets can be purchased at the Salem Civic Center Box Office Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and online anytime at www.ticketmaster.com.
Salem After Five: “Blackwater” at the Salem Farmers Market on Aug. 1. Gates open for each performance at 5 p.m. and the shows will last until 9 p.m. Food Trucks: Dale’s Diner Express, Kettle Cooker Express, Sweet Surrender Ice Cream.
Gavin Adcock: Fast-rising country music star Gavin Adcock is scheduled to make his first Salem Civic Center appearance on Friday, Aug. 29. Over the course of 12 months, Adcock’s album, “Actin’ Up Again,” was crowned the largest major-label country debut from a solo male artist released in 2024, and with more than 15 million on-demand U.S. streams week of release, Actin’ Up Again was also 2024’s top streaming major-label debut across the whole genre. Tickets start at $38.50 and go up to $79.50: https://www.ticketmaster.com/gavin-adcock-salem-virginia-08-29-2025/event/0100623E921043FA
Alice Cooper: Electric chairs, guillotines, fake blood, and boa constrictors are on their way back to the Salem Civic Center. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper is bringing his Too Close for Comfort tour to Salem, Aug. 19. Cooper’s legendary shows draw equally from horror movies, vaudeville, and garage rock, and his performances are designed to heighten all of your senses. Cooper last played at the Salem Civic Center in 2017, but his first appearance at the historic venue dates all the way back to January 28, 1972, when the building was still named the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center. Tickets are available at the Salem Civic Center Box Office Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or online at Ticketmaster.com.
Halestorm: GRAMMY-winning rock band Halestorm will bring their “nEVEREST Duality Tour” to the Salem Civic Center on Sept. 11, with genre-bending violinist Lindsey Stirling and symphonic metal band Apocalyptica joining the lineup. Prices range from $44.50 to $129.50, with preferred parking available for $10. Tickets can be purchased at the Salem Civic Center Box Office, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or online at Ticketmaster.com.
Alison Krauss: Bluegrass music icon Alison Krauss is coming to Salem on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. The 27-time Grammy winner revealed this week that she and her band, Union Station, featuring Jerry Douglas, will embark on their first tour together in a decade next year. The tour will make a stop at the Salem Civic Center on Tuesday, September 23. The Arcadia 2025 Tour will see the acclaimed group play 73 dates across the United States and Canada. Tickets are available at the Salem Civic Center Box Office Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or online at Ticketmaster.com.
Warren Zeiders: Warren Zeiders announced his 27-date “Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal Tour” this morning and one of the stops includes the Salem Civic Center. Zeiders will pull into Salem on Nov. 13. Reserved seats: $39.50, $49.50, $59.50, $69.50 & $89.50. Tickets can be purchased at the Salem Civic Center Box Office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Public meetings: The Salem City Council will meet on Monday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. The Salem City School Board will meet on Tuesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. The Salem City Planning Commission will meet on Wednesday, May 14 at 7 p.m. The Salem City Council will meet on Monday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. The Salem City School Board will meet on Tuesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. The Salem City School Board will meet on Tuesday, July 8 at 7 p.m.
