No Shame Theatre Now in the Daytime at Roanoke Public Library

Studio Roanoke partnered up with the Roanoke Public Library to bring a daytime version of "No Shame Theatre" to the infamous Mezzanine of the Main Library in Downtown Roanoke City. Chad Runyon, host and General Manager of Studio Roanoke, opened the show with the near-usual announcement adding the new rules of "no cussing" or any other obscene behavior for the more family-oriented flavor of "No Shame."

The first performance was held last week on March 3rd at noon, and brought in several brave souls to kick off what will be a regular monthly program at the Library.

The very first original pieces offered at "No Shame in the Afternoon" were by authors (in order of appearance) Patrick Lyster, Claudia Harris (read by Jonathan Harris), Leisa Thomas, Paula Smith, Mark Tutai, and Beth Deel and River (Car Less Brit) Laker as a duo.

Everyone followed the rules, but you know, there always is that one exception in the crowd who will find a loophole, right? Wonder who and what that could have been??

Luckily, Star City FAME brought a camera, otherwise it'd all have been hear-say!!

River Laker and Beth Deel

Of course, this is not considered dis-robing in public, because the man clearly was not wearing a robe.

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Patrick LysterJonathan Harris

Leisa ThomasPaula SmithMark TutaiChad Runyon

A fun time not to be missed. Please come out to the next "No Shame in the Afternoon," which will be on April 7th. Workshops for the afternoon performances are held on the last Monday of the month at the Main Library.

Many thanks to Studio Roanoke, Roanoke Public Libraries, and special thanks to River Laker, the programming master-mind behind so many of the Library's events, and Beth Deel of myScoper.com, one of Roanoke's brightest artists and biggest advocate of the Arts here in Downtown. Without some of our more adventurous residents, Roanoke would just be plain Roanoke. (A whole 'nuther topic for another day...)

See you around Downtown!

Bouncy Ball New Years' Eve at Science Museum of Western VA

This New Years' Eve, the Science Museum of Western Virginia will be hosting its 2nd Annual Bouncy Ball Drop. The event begins at 10:30am Thursday, December 31st at the Museum which is located in the Center in the Square building on the Market Square in Downtown Roanoke.

A take on the dropping of the ball to kick-off New Year's, which adults customarily practice (the most famous of which happens in New York City's Times Square), Bouncy Ball is alternately a family affair for kids to enjoy as thousands of bouncy balls are dropped from various landings inside the atrium onto the ground floor level. The Ball Drop is timed for high noon and promises to unleash a frenzy of cheering and a rampage of boings!

Immediately after the Ball Drop, visitors may continue their visit inside the Science Museum until 2pm. Admission is free. (No shows are scheduled for the Planetarium or the Megadome on New Year's Eve. The Museum is closed the following day on Jan 1st and will re-open on Saturday.)

Here are some scenes from last year's Bouncy Ball, courtesy of myScoper.com from their Flickr photo page:

Also, myScoper posted a video of last year's Bouncy Ball if you'd like to see what's in store for you and your kids - You're definitely in for a treat, so bring your cameras!!!

The Science Museum of Western Virginia is located at 1 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011. Visit their Facebook Page and become a Fan today! For more details and to show your support for the Bouncy Ball New Year, you can check out their Event Page and click to "Attend." (And after New Year's, you can post your pics of all the fun you had!!!)

Hope to see you at the Bouncy Ball on New Year's Eve Day! Star City FAME will be there to capture all the mayhem on video! So as always...
... We'll see you around Downtown!!

(Photos and video of courtesy myScoper.com)