Roanoke-native returns to hometown to put on live shows Emma Thomas July 7, 2023 1 minute read Photo: Lara Taubman, from her Facebook page Lara Taubman, whose family helped shape the local arts scene, is back this weekend to leave her own mark on its music scene. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Assault on the Lick Run Greenway this past SundayNext: AG Miyares speaks with WFIR on addressing violent crime spike Related Stories Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Roanoque Baroque season finale, History Museum photography exhibition open to all, Local Colors is this Saturday Gene Marrano May 13, 2026 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026