America: Ride on Tour 2024
Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
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Ticket Prices: $149.75, $109.75, $89.75, $69.75
VIP Meet & Greet - $349.75
Parking: $10.00
Show Start time: 7:00 pm
On their way to becoming a global household name, AMERICA's journey found them exploring a wide variety of musical terrain. Their best-known tunes, which also include "I Need You," "Ventura Highway," "Don't Cross The River," "Tin Man," "Lonely People," and "Sister Golden Hair" were cornerstones of 1970's Top 40 and FM rock radio. Yet beyond their impressive catalog of hits, listeners would discover there was always much more to AMERICA than surface perceptions. The combination of melodic pop rock and folk-jazz elements, slinky Latin-leaning rhythms and impressionistic lyric imagery contrasted well with other more traditional country-rock leanings and highly personal lyrics.
AMERICA's albums--six certified gold and/or platinum, with their first greatest hits collection, History, hitting four plus million in sales--displayed a fuller range of the trio's talents than did their singles. Their material encompassed an ambitious artistic swath; from effects-laden rockers to oddball medleys to soul-bearing ballads, AMERICA displayed a flawless blend of disparate genres and styles as wide-open as the great American plains.
Enjoying massive success early in their career, AMERICA earned their stripes as musical soldiers on the battlefield amidst the excess, craziness, and chaos of the 70's. The trio won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1972 and began working with George Martin and Geoff Emerick in 1974. This successful team went on to record seven albums and several Top Ten hits, including "Tin Man," "Sister Golden Hair" and "Lonely People."
Their growth as singers, songwriters and musicians has continued into the present day as illustrated by landmark releases such as 2000's Highway 3-disc box set, 2002's Holiday Harmony, an album comprised of seasonal classics and live showcases, 2007's Here & Now, 2009's Live In Concert: Wildwood Springs, 2011's Back Pages, and 2015's Lost And Found and America: Archives Vol. 1.
In 2020, the band released their ultimate 8-disc anniversary box set, Half Century (America Records), and streamed their concert special America--Live at the London Palladium for the very first time (it is commercially available as a DVD and CD). 2020 also saw the release of the book “America, the Band, An Authorized Biography” by journalist Jude Warne. She weaves original interviews with the band and many others into a dynamic cultural history of AMERICA, the band, and America, the nation. Billy Bob Thornton wrote the foreword.
As further testament to the band’s staying power and influence, AMERICA’s recordings have been licensed for a multitude of placements in films (including American Hustle, The Nice Guys, The Last Unicorn and Girl Most Likely), television shows (among them The Sopranos, Friends, Breaking Bad and Saturday Night Live) and video games (including Grand Theft Auto). See their Soundtrack credits on IMDB here: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2085638/
From their formative years, AMERICA has been a band capable of transcending borders with its uplifting music and positive message. Embracing a rainbow of divergent cultures, America's audiences continue to grow, comprising a loyal legion of first, second and third generation fans, all bearing testament to the group's enduring appeal.
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BERGLUND SPECIAL EVENTS CENTER
This Weekend, FEBRUARY 21 - 23, 2025
Berglund Center
Hours: Fri 2p-7p, Sat 10a-7p, Sun 10a-5p
Show Admission Is Free
Save Big on a huge selection of Hot Tubs and Swim Spas from major brands! Over 30 Hot Tubs and Swim Spas will be on display from 5 major brands at huge discounts. Financing is available (with approved credit).
Berglund Center Coliseum
If you like bumper cars, come experience the thrill of driving them on ice! With the ability to spin 360 degrees, it is a safe and fun way to provide excitement and entertainment for the whole family! Slide, spin, and bump your family and send them twirling around the ice. Their controls are like playing a video game only you’re in it, and you can choose to zoom around the ice, smash into other cars in true bumper form, or simply sit and spin in circles!
Berglund Center Coliseum
Public Skate is Back! Come Join us for a open skate session. Buy tickets in advanced to avoid lines day of.
Berglund Center Coliseum
Puck Drop: 7:05 PM
Ticket Prices: $14-26 (Adults), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $5 or Free Shuttle
(*NEW BAG POLICY AND WE ARE CASHLESS CONCESSIONS*)
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Drop the puck & party for Mardi Gras Night on Friday, February 28 sponsored by Virginia Transformer! Watch the action as the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers. Specialty jersey will be worn and auctioned off after the game. Gates open at 6:00 and the puck drops at 7:05… We’ll see ya there!
Get tickets: https://dinosauradventure.com/roanoke-va/
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Get ready for a roaring good time, Roanoke! Dinosaur Adventure is stomping to Berglund Center from March 1 - 2!
Step back 65 million years and get up close with your favorite dinosaurs! Dig for ancient fossils, race on Jurassic scooters, mine for gemstones, bounce in the inflatable Jurassic Playground, meet baby dinosaurs, and so much more. This is one adventure you won’t want to miss!
Bring your family and experience:
LIFE-SIZE DINOSAURS that come to life with movement and roars!
FOSSIL DIGS where kids can uncover ancient fossils.
JURASSIC SCOOTERS—ride on dino-shaped scooters for extra fun!
GEMSTONE MINING to take home sparkling treasures.
BABY DINOSAUR ENCOUNTERS—pet and interact with playful dino hatchlings!
FACE PAINTING—transform into your favorite dinosaur.
GREEN SCREEN PHOTOS—choose from 3 Jurassic backgrounds to share with friends and family.
COLORING STATION—let creativity run wild with fun dinosaur-themed coloring activities!
PREHISTORIC PLAYGROUND with dinosaur themed bounce houses.
Helpful Tips:
Strollers are welcome.
Don’t forget socks for the inflatables!
Don’t wear green if you plan on taking a green screen photo!
You're welcome to stay as long as you'd like, and re-entry is allowed on the same day.
Bring your camera—plenty of dino-sized photo ops await!
Concessions Available—Most venues have concession stands open for snacks and drinks.
Don't miss out – tickets are limited, so grab yours before they go extinct!
Get tickets: https://dinosauradventure.com/roanoke-va/
Berglund Center Coliseum
Puck Drop: 7:05 PM
Ticket Prices: $14-26 (Adults), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $5 or Free Shuttle
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Saturday, March 1 is our Annual Wiener Dawg Race on Ice sponsored by Glo Fiber with 94.9 Star Country. Preregistration for wiener dawgs and their owners is required; contact the Dawgs office for assistance. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs take on the Pensacola Ice Flyers. The Dawgs will be wearing specialty Peanuts jerseys that will be auctioned off. Gates open at 6:00 and puck drops at 7:05... We’ll see ya there!
Join us MARCH 7th, 8th & 9th 2025 at the Berglund Center for the 44th Annual MDA Car Show!
Presented by: The Roanoke Valley Charity Car Show Committee, Inc.
TICKET PRICING: (Tickets can be bought at the Berglund Center Box Office)
Adults $15.00
Kids 12 & under FREE!
Weekend Passes $25.00
Schedule:
Automotive Flea Market & Car Corral
Fri 8AM–5PM, Sat 7AM–5PM, & Sun 7AM–3PM
Indoor Car Show
Sat 8AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-5PM
Model Car Contest & Show
Sat 8AM-4PM