🌱 New European Masters Exhibit At Taubman + Local Celtic Music Duo

Hello, everybody! It's the Hump Day edition of the Roanoke Daily already. This week's flying by for me so far. How about for you? Well, today's briefing includes...

• Roanoke departments prepare for Fire Prevention Week.
• New Latin tastes are coming to a favorite local eatery.
• New EnVision Center set to open.

Ready?

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant.

High: 72 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories today in Roanoke:

1. "Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape," is the slogan being shared by Roanoke area Fire EMS departments as National Fire Prevention Week approaches. NFPW begins Oct. 9 and is a week of education and events designed to show people simple steps they can take now to either prevent or help in the case of a home fire later. Roanoke City Fire EMS has a few events planned for residents that will run through October and include an Escape Plan Contest. In the contest, residents are asked to make and share their fire escape plan with the top prize being a meal at a fire station and a ride in a fire truck. To enter the contest visit Roanoke City Fire EMS's website. (WSET)
2. Inka Grill, a downtown Roanoke restaurant located on Jefferson Street, has been known as the place to go in the Star City for Colombian and Venezuelan food for several years, but now they're adding new South American and Central American flavors to their menu. "My goal has always been to make people happy. Now, they have a taste of my flavor, my culture and my history. It’s great," said General Manager Sharon Cardozo. All of your old favorites are still on the menu including the ceviche and the Lomo Saltado, but along with them will be new, soon-to-be-favorites and a brand-new bar that is being installed on the restaurant's second floor and will be open Thursdays through Sundays. (WSLS)
3. A new exhibit is opening later this month at the Taubman Museum of Art that will bring paintings by some of the most famous names in art history to the Star City. 'Titian to Monet: European Paintings from Joslyn Art Museum' will open Oct. 14 and feature over 50 pieces of art on loan from the Omaha, Nebraska collection that span nearly 500 years. The exhibit is being presented in partnership with both Virginia Tech and Roanoke College and tickets to an advanced preview on Oct. 8 are now available. (WDBJ)
4. Virginia Western Community College will soon offer career advice, financial aid assistance, and job training in northwest Roanoke at the EnVision Center, a new community resource being operated by the Roanoke Redevelopment & Housing Authority. Located on Salem Turnpike on the site of the old Melrose Branch Public Library, which has been vacant since 2019, the EnVision Center is set to open its doors on Oct. 7 and is one of six such centers across Virginia designed to help HUD assisted families access services and programs that can make them self-sufficient. "Virginia Western is delighted to bring its resources directly into the Northwest community. We recognize that accessibility can make all the difference in a student pursuing an education." said VWCC President Dr. Robert H. Sandel. (Roanoker Magazine)
5. Local Celtic musicians Kinnfolk, which you've undoubtedly noticed me plug before because they're one of my favorites, have announced a brand-new album, their second, which is due out on Oct. 14. The husband-and-wife duo recently stopped by WDBJ's Here @ Home segment to talk about bringing the traditional music of the British Isles to the Star City. "We think a lot about what it means for us to be participating in Irish traditional music while being Americans, because as we mentioned before this music is very much alive and exists all around the globe,” Julie Kinn said. "Almost every time if we perform somewhere there are people who come up every time and say, ‘I had no idea I like this kind of music, but my toe was tapping." You can check out the duo's music video for their new single Byker Hill here and be sure to take a look at their website for upcoming appearances in support of their new album, The Knotted Circle. (WDBJ)

Today in Roanoke:

• Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art (5:15 p.m.)
• Views and Brews by Roanoke Mountain Adventures (6 p.m.)
• Blues Traveler @ Dr Pepper Park (6 p.m.)

This Weekend in Roanoke:

• Craftsmen's Fall Classic Art & Craft Festival (Friday beginning @ 10 a.m.)
• Local Colors Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration (Saturday beginning at Noon)
• Mended Fences at the Daleville Summer Concert Series (Saturday @ 5 p.m.)
• Black Mountain Revival Sunday Banger at Fork in the Market (Sunday @ 7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Roanoke Valley SPCA: "What an amazing week of Happy Tails! Congratulations to the pets and adopters who met their matches this past week and thanks again to everyone who showed up at the Subaru Loves Pets Adoption Event this past weekend!" (Roanoke Valley SPCA via Facebook)
• Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke: "It may be getting colder but there are still ruby-throated hummingbirds moving through! Keep your feeders up and filled until the end of the month — by then nearly all of them will have moved through." (Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke via Facebook)
• The Rescue Mission of Roanoke: "Sallie M. made quilts for our guests so they can stay warm and feel safe here at the Mission. Thank you, Sallie! We feel the love! ❤️" (The Rescue Mission of Roanoke via Facebook)
• Roanoke Outside: "🥾🏕 $25,000 in outdoor gear is up for grabs in the Wild Gear Chase at @roanokegofest 🥾🏕 We're so excited to have this back as part of GoFest this year and signups are open now!" (Roanoke Outside via Instagram)
• Solomon's Mission: "Come out and join us this sat Oct. 8 for a Sloppy Joe lunch — provided by Valley View Baptist Church. Devotion and lunch at 11:30 a.m." (Solomon's Mission via Facebook)
• Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism: "Brambleton Center Craft Show at the Brambleton Recreation Center on Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Get a jump start on your Christmas shopping! Join us at our 29th Annual Craft Show held at the Brambleton Center." (Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you tomorrow morning bright and early.

— Ian

About me: Ian Graham is a novelist, screenwriter, and freelance contributing writer. He is a firm believer in being yourself… unless you can be Batman. Always be Batman. To connect with Ian you can visit him on Facebook and Instagram. He doesn't bite. Usually.

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