January 27, 2026

Arts, Leisure and Sports

Why Science Museum is leaving Center in the Square: add “copious amounts of water,” and a costly leak to different vision and low attendance numbers Science Museum of Western VA
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Why Science Museum is leaving Center in the Square: add “copious amounts of water,” and a costly leak to different vision and low attendance numbers

Gene Marrano January 21, 2026 0
Besides not being on the same wavelength with Center in the Square executives on a vision for...
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This weekend Theatre that makes think at The Bear … the 1956 wreck of the 611 at VMT … and The Brothers Grimm youth show coming to Attic Culture Calendar WFIR
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This weekend Theatre that makes think at The Bear … the 1956 wreck of the 611 at VMT … and The Brothers Grimm youth show coming to Attic

Gene Marrano January 21, 2026 0
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of...
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Yes, Center in the Square IS moving away from a museum-heavy space to one based on interactive entertainment: its intentional center in the square
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Yes, Center in the Square IS moving away from a museum-heavy space to one based on interactive entertainment: its intentional

Gene Marrano January 19, 2026 0
Yes, as some have commented online, Center in the Square IS moving away from a museum-heavy space...
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The Grandin Theatre’s Annual Black History Month Film Program includes a second location this year – the Harrison Museum of African American Culture, LIVE IN STUDIO
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The Grandin Theatre’s Annual Black History Month Film Program includes a second location this year – the Harrison Museum of African American Culture,

Gene Marrano January 19, 2026 0
February is Black History Month and two of Roanoke’s long time cultural institutions are teaming up for...
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