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 CENTER COLISEUM
Tickets: $14-26 (Adult), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $10 or Free Shuttle
Doors Open - 6:00 PM, Game Start Time 7:05
Step up to the plate for Baseball Night! Roanoke celebrates the return of the Red Sox and baseball season as they face off against Huntsville on the ice. Puck drops at 7:05 P.M. We'll see ya there!
BERGLUND CENTER COLISEUM
Tickets: $14-26 (Adult), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $10 or Free Shuttle
Doors Open - 6:00 PM, Game Start Time 7:05
Come out for Mickey Mouse & Friends Night! It's a fun-filled evening for the whole family with specialty jerseys to be auctioned off as Roanoke battles the Huntsville Havoc. Media partner is Q99.1 FM. Puck drops at 7:05 P.M. We'll see ya there!
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March brings Mozart, as your RSO presents the unique Piano Concerto No. 7 in F Major, K.242, known as the “Triple Concerto”. This concerto uses three Steinways and features elegant interplay between three solo pianists and the orchestra. The concert will also feature the premiere of David Dzubay’s mountain-inspired Ridgeline, evoking dramatic natural landscapes through vivid orchestral textures and contemporary harmonic language. Wagner’s Prelude to Act III of Lohengrin bursts with triumphant energy and majestic brass. Shostakovich’s great Symphony No. 5 is a powerful human testimony, a deeply personal musical response to living as an artist under Stalin, a great showpiece for the RSO.
BERGLUND SPECIAL EVENTS CENTER
Sinful Signings Presents: Nocturnal Host / 18+ Age Recommended for This Event
Step into a world where stories come alive after dark! Nocturnal Host is a 3-day immersive bookish experience designed for readers, authors, and dreamers alike.
What to Expect:
• Two full days of signings with over 100 authors, narrators, vendors, and featured guests ready to meet, greet, and connect with you.
• Engaging panels and Q&A sessions where you’ll hear insider perspectives and gain exclusive insights into the book world.
• A dazzling themed ball, where you can dress to impress and celebrate among fellow book lovers.
Whether you’re looking to discover your next favorite read, connect with the creators behind the stories, or dance the night away, Nocturnal Host promises a weekend you won’t forget.
Join us for three days of books, community, and unforgettable memories.
Ticket Options for Nocturnal Host
Choose the perfect pass to make the most of your Nocturnal Host experience!
VIP Pass — $200
The ultimate all-access experience!
• Early Registration on Friday
• Full Event Access Saturday & Sunday
• Exclusive VIP Hour on Saturday with 100+ authors, narrators, vendors, and featured guests
• Access to Panels & Special Events
• Admission to the Half-light Carnival on Friday (indoor carnival with games & prizes)
• Admission to the Bloodlust Ball on Saturday night
• Exclusive Event Tote Bag
• Exclusive Event Lanyard
• Exclusive Swag
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2-Day Pass — $100
Enjoy a full weekend of bookish fun!
• Saturday & Sunday Signing Floor Access with 100+ authors, narrators, vendors, and featured guests
• Event Lanyard
• Swag Bag
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Saturday Pass — $60
• Access to the Signing Floor on Saturday with 100+ authors, narrators, vendors, and featured guests
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Sunday Pass — $40
• Access to the Signing Floor on Sunday with 100+ authors, narrators, vendors, and featured guests
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Panel Add-On — $30
Take your experience further!
• Access to all panels throughout the weekend
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Don’t miss your chance to be part of the ultimate 3-day bookish celebration. Spots are limited — secure your ticket today!
Berglund Center Coliseum
Limited Edition 100 Year Golden Replica Game Ball by Spalding®
Leaders in breaking barriers and making history, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters™ today announced that Roanoke will be a key stop on the team’s 100 Year Tour—the most legendary tour in Globetrotters history—playing at Berglund Center on March 11, 2026. This centennial season is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of jaw-dropping “No Way!” moves, 100 Years of “Wow!” moments, and 100 Years of basketball thrills. From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, fans will feel the history, the joy, and the fun that only the Globetrotters can deliver. Tickets for Berglund Center will go on sale to the general public on Monday, September 22nd at 10:00am local time.
For the first time, the team will also debut their new 100 Year jerseys, honoring a century of global impact, as they face off against their longtime rivals, the Washington Generals. Fans can also expect all-new surprises like the Golden Basketball by Spalding®, epic pre-game Magic Pass experiences, and an unforgettable 5th Quarter Autograph session (FREE for ALL FANS!)—making this a celebration unlike any other.
From breaking the NBA color barrier with alums like Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton signing a pro contract as a member of the New York Knicks or courting future Hall of Famers like Wilt Chamberlain and Connie Hawkins, or Curly Neal and Meadowlark Lemon dazzling sellout crowds, to ushering women into professional basketball, to enchanting thousands around the world as the first team to globalize the game of basketball, to the current group of men and women who are stars on the court and on every screen, the Globetrotters are unparalleled in their reach, impact, awareness and in what they stand for as ‘Ambassadors of Goodwill.’
The current team of elite men and women, holders of an unprecedented 60+ Guinness World Records, including 18 set just last year, the most of any team in any sport, will bring a fresh look of gravity-defying dunks and game-changing tricks against their renowned rivals, The Washington Generals, on March 11.
Unrivaled fan engagement continues with Premium Fan Experiences such as:
● ALL NEW Magic Pass: Pre-game access & player meet-and-greets
● Celebrity Court Pass: Join the team for warmups on the court!
● VIP Bench Tickets: Sit on the bench with the Globetrotters or Generals for the entire game and immerse yourself in 100 years of history!
● Limited Edition 100 Year Golden Replica Game Ball by Spalding®, the most exclusive collectible to be ordered in advance and have ready for you when you enter the venue.
● 100 Year Tour Souvenir Ticket which fans can order and have delivered to their homes to expand their experience even more. *available in select markets
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the Harlem Globetrotters centennial celebration!
A warning to any fans with light sensitivity that strobing effects will be used during light shows within the Harlem Globetrotters game.