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October 31, 2009 Thrilling take on classic song and dance in Roanoke Some zombies brought the Michael Jackson classic “Thriller” back to life Saturday night at the Roanoke Civic Center. The dance kicked off The Halloween Blast, the largest Halloween party in the state according to the event’s organizer Sponsor Hounds. This is the second year for the party, and organizers say the opening act was a big hit. “We’ve decided that we’re going to do the Thriller dance every year as part of the Halloween Blast, so it’ll always be here at the Roanoke Civic Center; we’re always going to be doing the Thriller dance beforehand,” says Elliot Broyles with Sponsor Hounds. It’s free to do the dance and to learn it. Lessons are offered up to six weeks ahead of the big show.
About Us The Roanoke Civic Center continues to be Western Virginia’s premiere full-service facility with a 10,500 seat Coliseum, 2,151 seat Performing Arts Theatre, 14,000 square feet Exhibit Hall, and a new 46,000 square feet Special Events Center. Major trade shows, convention and consumer shows, and meetings and banquets have all discovered that the Civic Center can provide all the amenities needed to create a successful event. Live entertainment, including sporting events and cultural and concert performances by some of the biggest names in the world, continues to excite and amuse audiences all year long. Located within walking distance of downtown Roanoke, visitors to the Civic Center will enjoy exploring the historic Roanoke City Market and the new Taubman Art Museum. There are numerous hotels and restaurants in the Roanoke Valley that cater to a variety of tastes and budgets. The Civic Center is just five miles from the Roanoke Regional Airport and six miles from the breathtakin
