Blog
October 2018
Upcoming Events at Piedmont Arts
Piedmont Arts presents "The Master of Mayberry" with Dr. Elliot Engel as well as other upcoming events
Spencer-Penn's Upcoming Events
Spencer-Penn Centre is offering a wide variety of upcoming events.
Joey Logano Wins First Data 500
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship hopeful scores first career Martinsville Cup Series win, locks No. 22 team into Championship 4.
Rives Theatre Has a JAM-packed Month For You
Month long entertainment at the Rives Theatre.
Skydog: A Tribute to the Allman Brothers Band tomorrow night at the Rives
Welcome Race Fans!
Upcoming Classes at the Dalton IDEA Center FAB LAB
Check out the great upcoming classes at the Dalton IDEA Center FAB LAB
Bubba Wallace Joins Martinsville Speedway’s Pre Race Experience
The driver of the famous No. 43 will take part in a moderated question-and-answer session prior to Sunday’s First Data 500.
Martinsville Speedway Grandfather Clock Stands Out Among Trophies
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers want to add the unique trophy to their collection.
Allman Brothers Tribute Band this weekend at the Rives!
If it’s vintage Allman’s that you crave, look no further, Skydog is it!
Playoff Drivers Confident Heading Into Texas Roadhouse 200
The winner of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race could be the first to clinch a spot in the Championship Race.
Dragon Festival is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at VMNH!
A Renaissance Fair atmosphere
Discover the history of how stock car racing began and trace the story from stills to pit stalls.
Martinsville Speedway Ticket Office Open Every Day Through October 28
In addition, Martinsville Speedway Campgrounds open this Saturday.
New to Martinsville Speedway? Here's some tips to help during your race experience.
Chamber Music Recital returns to PHCC
The Chamber Music Ensemble is returning to PHCC this month. Explore a wide variety of chamber music with the ensemble on Sunday, October 28.
Virginia is for Racing Lovers To Sponsor Martinsville Speedway’s SkyDeck
Virginia is for Racing Lovers SkyDeck Experience includes access to exclusive area above Turn One and Two suites, live music, lounge seating, food and beverages and more.
Dragon Festival is Saturday, October 20
Dragon Festival is Saturday, October 20 at VMNH from 10 am - 6 pm
Martinsville Speedway’s Free FanFest Event Returns on Saturday, October 27
Fan-focused event to feature multiple Monster Energy Cup Series drivers the night before the First Data 500.
Piedmont Arts Brings Brass 5's 'Why Music?' to Local Schools
Brass 5, the Star City’s favorite brass quintet, brought their signature high-energy style to educational programs at Albert Harris and Patrick Henry elementary schools on Monday, October 8, 2018, as part of Piedmont Arts’ Educational Outreach Program.
“The Art of the Quilt” Opens at Piedmont Arts, Oct. 26
More than 40 quilt artists from across Southeast exhibit work.
Skydog (Allman Brothers Tribute Band) – Sat., Oct. 27th by Arts at the Rives Theatre
If it's vintage Allman's that you crave, look no further, Sky dog is it!
Martinsville Speedway Hauler Parade Set For Return On Friday, October 26
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series transporters will travel down US 220 South and into the track.
Hendrick Motorsports championship contender, Matt DiBenedetto, Cole Whitt and Hermie Sadler added to star-studded event already slated to include Kyle Busch and William Byron.
Flipping the Switch: Martinsville’s Lights Made Big Impression in Final Hour of 2017 First Data 500
The LED system will again be on for the final stages of the critical Round of 8 Playoff race.
Bassett Hwy 57 Cruise-In for “Race Night”
Bassett Cruise-In, Saturday, October 20, 2018
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Note earlier starting time)
Governor Northam Announces International Visitation to Virginia Outpaces National Rate
MHC Visitor Center Welcomed 45 International Visitors:
Jamie McMurray and Kasey Kahne Join Breast Cancer Survivors to Paint Martinsville’s Curbs Pink
The Paint The Curbs Pink event helps raise breast cancer awareness and money for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign.
Tickets at Martinsville Speedway $25 for Youth 17-and-Under Throughout Facility
Pricing that started in spring remains in place for First Data 500 on October 28.
4 Ways to Cruise the Fall Foliage in Martinsville-Henry County
Cruise to Martinsville
Art at Happy Hour - Brews, Blues & Stews and more at Piedmont Arts
Tons of exciting events from Piedmont Arts during the month of October.
Featuring Jason Harris & Friends
Piedmont Arts’ Blues, Brews & Stews Set for Oct. 12
Live music, craft beer and Brunswick stew in Art Garden
Love Beats Rhymes – Thurs., Oct. 4th
At the Rives Theatre