American Viscose Plant Revelations: Art Showing + Social at Riverdale
Join local artist Kevin Deck and I Heart SE at the Riverdale Community Room for a special art gallery showing and social on Friday, November 7, between 6-8 PM!
The show is titled “American Viscose Plant Revelations: Riverdale Exhibit,” which includes new paintings for display.
Drop in anytime between 6-8 PM to see this uniquely Southeast Roanoke exhibit, meet the artist, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with I Heart SE volunteers! FREE to attend and ALL are welcome!
Original paintings, Giclee prints, and copies of Kevin’s book will be available for sale at the exhibit.
Kevin Deck is a lifelong maker, a full-time architect, and a weekend painter, working and living in Roanoke, Virginia. We’re excited to partner with Kevin to offer an opportunity for Southeast neighbors to gather over art inspired by our shared sense of place.
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT FROM KEVIN DECK:
“I can remember driving by the American Viscose Plant along the Roanoke River some time in 1987, and being struck with the expansive scale, endless clerestories, towering brick smokestacks, and the time-forgotten sense of the place. Over the years I would observe it hundreds of times and photograph it from my bike.
My first painting of the site dates to 2021 but I’ve painted it with intention now for the past two years. The complex has provided an endless stream of inspiring subjects to tackle. I have tried to capture the full range of scales, from wide panoramic views, to a sparsely lit service corridor, a single door opening, an abandoned Cadillac. I treat each subject with the same reverence to pay homage to the architects, builders, and workers that shaped the fabric of the place and wrote its early history. And with the imminent redevelopment of the property into Riverdale, my work provides a few snapshots of the “before”.’
9th St SE Plawk and Tour
Meet the Plawkers+Roanoke City Government Reps on Tuesday, October 28, for a 9th Street SE Plawk & Tour!
We will take a 45-60 minute group walk, pick up litter (aka “plawk”), and hear from City staff about the street improvements that have been completed on 9th Street.
Southeast Trunk or Treat PARTY
Mark your calendar for the Southeast Trunk or Treat PARTY!! Saturday, October 25th from 5-7pm at the Belmont Park baseball field parking lot!
Safe, fun, and FREE trunk-or-treating! Fun for all ages!
DJ, games, CANDY and LOTS of awesome SE neighbors and community partners! Come party with us!
Southeast Plawkers
Plawking (picking up litter while walking)—it's good exercise, it's good for the environment, and it's good for bringing neighbors and community partners together to meet, interact, and explore Roanoke neighborhoods by foot! It's FUN, too, and you are invited to come along with us!
Southeast Plawkers
Plawking (picking up litter while walking)—it's good exercise, it's good for the environment, and it's good for bringing neighbors and community partners together to meet, interact, and explore Roanoke neighborhoods by foot! It's FUN, too, and you are invited to come along with us!
Southeast Plawkers
Plawking (picking up litter while walking)—it's good exercise, it's good for the environment, and it's good for bringing neighbors and community partners together to meet, interact, and explore Roanoke neighborhoods by foot! It's FUN, too, and you are invited to come along with us!
Southeast Plawkers
Plawking (picking up litter while walking)—it's good exercise, it's good for the environment, and it's good for bringing neighbors and community partners together to meet, interact, and explore Roanoke neighborhoods by foot! It's FUN, too, and you are invited to come along with us!
Daisy Art Activation: Fairy Neighborhoods
Join SE neighbors for a Daisy Art Activation building fairy neighborhoods for public art displays.
Our fairy neighborhoods will pop up around areas of SE that we want to highlight and encourage people to explore. Social media posts will drop hints on where to find fairy neighborhoods for an ongoing scavenger hunt.
This artist led workshop requires no experience. Expect to turn prepped glass and wood starts into fairy houses working with natural materials and hot glue. Foraging natural building materials is encouraged!
Southeast Plawkers
Plawking (picking up litter while walking)—it's good exercise, it's good for the environment, and it's good for bringing neighbors and community partners together to meet, interact, and explore Roanoke neighborhoods by foot! It's FUN, too, and you are invited to come along with us!
Try Transit SE!
Join us for a special group outing hosted by RIDE Solutions and I Heart SE - Try Transit Southeast! Learn how to ride for FREE and play Bus Bingo with us!
Southeast Plawkers
Plawking (picking up litter while walking)—it's good exercise, it's good for the environment, and it's good for bringing neighbors and community partners together to meet, interact, and explore Roanoke neighborhoods by foot! It's FUN, too, and you are invited to come along with us!
Southeast Plawkers
Plawking (picking up litter while walking)—it's good exercise, it's good for the environment, and it's good for bringing neighbors and community partners together to meet, interact, and explore Roanoke neighborhoods by foot! It's FUN, too, and you are invited to come along with us!
Southeast Plawkers
Plawking (picking up litter while walking)—it's good exercise, it's good for the environment, and it's good for bringing neighbors and community partners together to meet, interact, and explore Roanoke neighborhoods by foot! It's FUN, too, and you are invited to come along with us!
Southeast Plawkers
Plawking (picking up litter while walking)—it's good exercise, it's good for the environment, and it's good for bringing neighbors and community partners together to meet, interact, and explore Roanoke neighborhoods by foot! It's FUN, too, and you are invited to come along with us!
Southeast Plawkers
Plawking (picking up litter while walking)—it's good exercise, it's good for the environment, and it's good for bringing neighbors and community partners together to meet, interact, and explore Roanoke neighborhoods by foot! It's FUN, too, and you are invited to come along with us!
Southside National Night Out
Join us on Tuesday, August 5 for the 2025 Southside National Night Out! Happening on the lawn at Fire-EMS Station #8 at 2328 Crystal Spring Ave
Enjoy games and socializing with neighbors, local first responders, and community partners on the lawn! All are welcome. Food truck fare will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket or chairs for seating.
Southside National Night Out Plawk
SE + OSW + SoRo neighbors, friends, and community partners UNITE! Let’s get together to take a walk, pick up litter, and then PARTY for National Night Out!
You are invited to the Southside National Night Out Plawk & Party on Tuesday, August 5!
Southeast Neighborhood Walks: Riverland
Join I Heart SE for an upcoming neighborhood group walk to explore and reach out to Southeast neighborhoods!
Meet us on Wednesday, July 30, at 6 pm at the Piedmont Park parking lot at 102 Riverview Blvd SE for a 45 min- 1 hr walk.
Southeast Plawkers
Plawking (picking up litter while walking)—it's good exercise, it's good for the environment, and it's good for bringing neighbors and community partners together to meet, interact, and explore Roanoke neighborhoods by foot! It's FUN, too, and you are invited to come along with us!
Southeast Neighborhood Walks: Morningside
Join I Heart SE for an upcoming neighborhood group walk to explore and reach out to Southeast neighborhoods!
Meet us on Sunday, July 27, at 6 pm at Morningside Urban Farm at 917 Morgan Ave SE for a 45 min- 1 hr walk.
Southeast Neighborhood Walks: Garden City
Join I Heart SE for an upcoming neighborhood group walk to explore and reach out to Southeast neighborhoods!
Meet us on Wednesday, July 23, at 6 pm at Garden City Park near the bleachers at 1304 Hillview Ave SE for a 45 min- 1 hr walk.
Southeast Plawkers
Plawking (picking up litter while walking)—it's good exercise, it's good for the environment, and it's good for bringing neighbors and community partners together to meet, interact, and explore Roanoke neighborhoods by foot! It's FUN, too, and you are invited to come along with us!
Southeast Plawkers
Plawking (picking up litter while walking)—it's good exercise, it's good for the environment, and it's good for bringing neighbors and community partners together to meet, interact, and explore Roanoke neighborhoods by foot! It's FUN, too, and you are invited to come along with us!
Southeast Plawkers
Plawking (picking up litter while walking)—it's good exercise, it's good for the environment, and it's good for bringing neighbors and community partners together to meet, interact, and explore Roanoke neighborhoods by foot! It's FUN, too, and you are invited to come along with us!
Southeast Plawkers
Plawking (picking up litter while walking)—it's good exercise, it's good for the environment, and it's good for bringing neighbors and community partners together to meet, interact, and explore Roanoke neighborhoods by foot! It's FUN, too, and you are invited to come along with us!
Southeast Plawkers
Plawking (picking up litter while walking)—it's good exercise, it's good for the environment, and it's good for bringing neighbors and community partners together to meet, interact, and explore Roanoke neighborhoods by foot! It's FUN, too, and you are invited to come along with us!
Southeast Plawkers
Plawking (picking up litter while walking)—it's good exercise, it's good for the environment, and it's good for bringing neighbors and community partners together to meet, interact, and explore Roanoke neighborhoods by foot! It's FUN, too, and you are invited to come along with us!
Urban Assault Race at Riverdale
The Urban Assault Race at Riverdale is a unique event unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Think equal parts bike race and offbeat street festival and you’ll begin to get the idea. Whether you’re a hard-core racer type or just looking for some laid back fun, this is a race you won’t want to miss.
Pollinate SE! Plawk + Photo-Op Celebrating Better Bus Stops
Let's Pollinate SE and celebrate Better Bus Stops! Join us for a Plawk and Photo-Op in celebration of bee-utiful new art bus shelters on Jamison Ave on Tuesday, June 3rd at 5:30PM.
Community partners, plawkers and fans of SE are invited to join in art-themed plawk on Jamison Ave to buzz around “pollinator” art bus shelters designed by local artist Molly Kernan.
Community Night: Explore SE Walk and Talk
Southeast Roanoke is a vibrant community with lots to explore. Join us for a three-mile walk led by SE Roanoke resident Sunni Purviance of iHeartSE to learn all about this special neighborhood—while getting your steps in! All fitness levels welcome.
Southeast Plawkers
Plawking (picking up litter while walking)—it's good exercise, it's good for the environment, and it's good for bringing neighbors and community partners together to meet, interact, and explore Roanoke neighborhoods by foot! It's FUN, too, and you are invited to come along with us!
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