Event center in northwest Roanoke may be a “tipping point” Gene Marrano October 2, 2024 1 minute read A ribbon cutting yesterday at an event rental space that’s two thirds of the way through re-imagining a building where they used to fix cars. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Iran’s attack and the Middle East tensions: what impact on U.S. election?Next: New art at Hollins, Mockingbird’s last week at MMT and Arsenic opens at the Bear Related Stories 4 minutes read Roanoke business owners push back against proposed special events policy changes Ian Price January 21, 2026 0 1 minute read 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 3 minutes read Virginia’s largest business program and competition readies for another year Denise Membreno January 20, 2026 0