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‘11 Kroger Cabin Fever Series tickets – a sizzlin’ hot Christmas gift idea that keeps on giving!
It’s an all-star lineup for this winter’s Kroger Cabin Fever Series.... [Read more...]

The Embers kick off the Kroger Cabin Fever Series
It's the legendary Embers Friday, January 21, 2011 at the Kroger Cabin Fever Series - new start time, doors open at 6:00pm.

Band of Oz at the Kroger Cabin Fever Series
Everyone's favorite party band - The Band of Oz Friday, Feb. 18, 2011 at the Kroger Cabin Fever Series - new start time, doors open at 6:00pm.

Jim Quick & Coastline at Kroger Cabin Fever Series
It's Carolina swamp music Friday, March 4, 2011 at the Kroger Cabin Fever Series - new start time, doors open at 6:00pm.

Celtic Crossroads – coming to Roanoke’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
EventZone presents the hottest new Celtic show sweeping the US! Sat. March 12, 2011 at Milli Mountain Theatre

Jimmie Vaughan thrills the crowd at the SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival
His two-hour set was awesome!

John Lee Hooker, Jr. at the SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival
90 minutes of funky blues at this year's SunTrust Big Lick Blue Festival.

Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps
Making fans wherever they go - their Virginia debut at the SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival was a huge success.

It’s an all-star lineup for this winter’s Kroger Cabin Fever Series. It will be cold outside but we will be heating things up with three of the hottest and hardest working Carolina party bands on the circuit! Tickets are on sale now – and they make great Christmas gift! Plus act fast – because the first 300 series ticket... [Read more of this review]

Party in the Park’s Non-Profit Partner Application is now available for 2011

Each year at BB&T Party in the Park selected area non-profit organizations benefit from a portion of the net proceeds of the series. The selected non-profit partner organizations provide volunteers to work at the BB&T Party in the Park concerts and help promote the series in general. Additionally being present at BB&T Party in the Park... [Read more of this review]

Party in the Park wrapped up it’s very last concert of the season this past Wednesday at Elmwood Park with a performance by Jim Quick. Party in the Park would not be possible if it weren’t for the volunteers that come out each and every week, as well as the local non-profit partners. This year, Party in the Park was able to donate over... [Read more of this review]

This Wed., Oct. 13, its’ Jim Quick’s “Down South” CD Release concert – FREE!

The date and location of Jim Quick’s CD Release FREE concert in downtown Roanoke is all set. Wed., Oct. 13 – 6:00pm start, Elmwood Park – it’s FREE! Since announcing this free concert EventZone has been so impressed with the cooperation, momentum and excitement that immediately emerged. Not only from existing fans of... [Read more of this review]

Unlikely winner of 2010 Martin’s Rib Eating Contest

SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival rocked through another year!

Gorgeous weather, rockin’ blues and smokin’ ribs created a perfect combination for an absolutely fabulous event– and that it was! SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival just celebrated it’s 4th year this past Saturday in Elmwood Park, downtown Roanoke, Virginia. Each rib vendor went through about 50lbs. of smoked ribs each, that’s... [Read more of this review]

Ribs and other good eats at SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival- Oct. 2

Come hungry to the 4th Annual SunTrust Big Lick Blues Festival on October 2 in Elmwood Park. There will be five rib and BBQ vendors battling to take the title of “Best Rack in town!” Don’t worry, if you don’t want BBQ that day, there will be plenty of other options. Shrimp and grits, hot dogs, hamburgers, gyros and popcorn... [Read more of this review]

Last Party in the Park of the season with the Holiday Band- Sept. 9!!!

Thanks to all our loyal PITPers who have continued to come out each week to hear great beach music! We’re sad the season is already coming to an end. But we’re going out in style – with the ‘09 CAMMY Awards “Group of the Year,” The Holiday Band (see their video below). Let us know who your favorite bands were... [Read more of this review]