Mill Mountain Theatre is hosting a play set in Appalachia Gene Marrano September 15, 2023 1 min read The musical “Bright Star” takes place during the 1920s and 40s and is supplemented by bluegrass music. It tells of a woman who meets a man coming home from the war and the two explore their pasts to learn about themselves. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Zoo celebrates Red Panda day with plenty to doNext: The Humble Hustle presents “Not Your Average Year” Related Stories 1 min read Cigar Lounge preparing to open in Downtown Roanoke Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 2 min read Salem VA Health Care System receives top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 1 min read Local woman advocates for other childhood cancer survivors experiencing late effects of cancer treatment Denise Membreno September 5, 2025