Celebrating 9 Years of 5 Points—Annual Dinner
Celebrating 9 Years of 5 Points and Looking Ahead to Our Annual Dinner
This past week marked nine years of 5 Points Music Sanctuary, and as we look back, it’s almost impossible not to feel a little emotional about how far this space and the community around it, has come. What began as a vision to create an accessible, purpose-driven music venue has grown into a vibrant gathering place where concerts, weddings, community events, and music therapy programs all live under one roof.
Where We Started
When founder Tyler Godsey first stepped into the historic building that would become 5 Points, it was full of potential, but also in need of vision, restoration, and community support. From day one, the mission was clear: build a space where music directly supports music therapy and accessibility programs, ensuring that the arts remain open and meaningful for everyone.
Early days meant folding chairs, minimal staging, and a lot of hands-on volunteer work. But even then, what the space lacked in polish, it made up for in heart and soul.
Where We Are Now
Nine years later, 5 Points Music Sanctuary has become one of Roanoke’s most unique cultural venues—hosting national touring artists, local performances, weddings, nonprofit fundraisers, community gatherings, and life-changing music therapy programs. Every event held here continues to help expand accessibility initiatives and strengthen the region’s arts community.
The transformation you see in these before-and-after moments represents more than renovations. It reflects thousands of hours, countless performances, and a community that chose to believe in what this space could become.
Join Us February 25 for the Annual Dinner
As we celebrate nine years of growth, we’re excited to gather once again for our Annual Dinner on February 25 (rescheduled from January). This evening is one of the most meaningful nights of the year—bringing together supporters, artists, and community members to celebrate the mission that keeps 5 Points moving forward.
Guests can look forward to:
- A welcoming social hour
- Dinner service featuring our announced menu selections
- A brief program highlighting milestones, stories, and the impact of our music therapy and accessibility work
(For full event details, including the complete run of show and menu, please refer to our previous event announcement.)
Looking Forward
Anniversaries naturally invite reflection, but they also remind us why the work continues. Every ticket purchased, every private event hosted, every donation, and every volunteer hour helps ensure that music remains a powerful tool for healing, accessibility, and community connection.
We hope you’ll join us on February 25 to celebrate how far we’ve come, and help us take the next steps forward together.
Here’s to the first nine years of 5 Points Music Sanctuary, and to many more still to come!!
You can buy tickets at:
https://givebutter.com/c/R31qWj