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Music to the Ear
Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band, March 6. One
of the best jazz drummers in the world. Jefferson
Center, Roanoke. 345-2550, jeffcenter.org.
Winter Jam 2015, March 12. Berglund Center, Roanoke. 853-5483, jamtour.com/shows/roanoke-va.
Lunasa, March 13. The band is internationally acknowledged as being the finest traditional Irish instrumental outfit of recent times. Jefferson Center,
Roanoke. 345-2550, jeffcenter.org.
St. John's Music on the Corner: Music for Harp,
Flute and Strings, March 13. Hailed as "two perfect virtuosos" at their international performance
debut, Kevin and Bryan Matheson of the Classic
Strings. St. John's Episcopal Church, Roanoke. 3439341, stjohnsroanoke.org.
Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellies in Concert, March
14. Americana, bluegrass and blues. Bedford Public
Library. 586-8911.
Crooked Road Festival, March 19-23. Performances
of old-time, bluegrass, and mountain gospel sounds
that have influenced the development of American
music. Virginia Tech Center for the Arts, Blacksburg.
231-0856, artscenter.vt.edu.
ZZ Top, March 25. Berglund Center, Roanoke. 8535483, roanokeciviccenter.com.
Del McCoury Band & Hot Rize Featuring Red
Knuckles & The Trailblazers, March 26. For over
50 years, Del McCoury's music has expressed an authoritative and unrelenting authenticity. Jefferson
Center, Roanoke. 345-2550, jeffcenter.org.
Natalie Merchant, April 10. Merchant, who began
her career as lead vocalist for the seminal alternative
rock band 10,000 Maniacs, has been widely hailed
for her profound songwriting, musical purity, and
stirring delivery. Jefferson Center, Roanoke. 3452550, jeffcenter.org.
Cecile McLorin Salvant, April 18. When you hear
the sometimes smoky, sometimes crystalline voice
of Cécile McLorin Salvant, it's impossible not to
think of legendary jazz vocalists of the past. Jefferson Center, Roanoke. 345-2550, jeffcenter.org.

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The Sweetback Sisters in Concert, April 24. A renegade retro band. Bedford Public Library. 586-8911.
Alan Jackson, April 25. Berglund Center, Roanoke.
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WinterFest 5K & 10 Miler, March 7. Includes an after
party with music, food and a kids station. Bernard's
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Shamrock Hill 5K & 10K, March 14. Downtown
Roanoke. commonwealthgames.org.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of The Roanoker - March/April 2015

Saluting First Responders
Rape: Speaking of the Unspeakable
The Changing Face of Banking, and What it Means to Your Loan Hopes
Roanoke Charitable Giving: Your Guide
Lily & Lucky: Two Rescue Dogs Do Their Own Rescuing
Pets, Pets and More Pets
Weekend: Eastern West Virginia
Dialing Up a Masterful Master Suite
Dining Reviews: La Elinita and Nopales
Notes & Click
From The Editor
The Quiz
The Look
The Flavor
The Calendar
The Gist
The Dish: Dining Guide
Where Are They Now?
The Menu Dining Guide
The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - Intro
The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - Cover1
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The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - Notes & Click
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The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - From The Editor
The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - The Quiz
The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - The Look
The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - The Flavor
The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - The Calendar
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The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - The Gist
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The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - Saluting First Responders
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The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - Rape: Speaking of the Unspeakable
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The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - The Changing Face of Banking, and What it Means to Your Loan Hopes
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The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - Roanoke Charitable Giving: Your Guide
The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - Lily & Lucky: Two Rescue Dogs Do Their Own Rescuing
The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - 45
The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - Pets, Pets and More Pets
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The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - 49
The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - Weekend: Eastern West Virginia
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The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - Dialing Up a Masterful Master Suite
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The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - Dining Reviews: La Elinita and Nopales
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The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - The Dish: Dining Guide
The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - Where Are They Now?
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The Roanoker - March/April 2015 - The Menu Dining Guide
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