Arts, Leisure and Sports
Steve Franco has been a Glenvar High School theater arts teacher and director for 33 years. But in other localities he’s known for writing In-laws, Outlaws & Other People That Should Be Shot. It just opened locally in a community theater for the first time last night – and tickets are selling fast. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more:
Here’s a second version of that story on In-laws, Outlaws & Other People That Should Be Shot.
For the fourth year Blue Ridge PBS is inviting everyone to its annual SANTA’S WINTER WONDERLAND. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us PBS says it is a one-of-a-kind drive-thru experience.
Blue Ridge PBS’ 4th annual Santa’s Winter Wonderland brings favorite children’s characters, including the first animated autistic character to host his own show. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more.
A Salem based author has released his latest collection of Halloween inspired stories. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer.
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment.
Ginger Poole and Matt Shields G Marrano photos
Ginger Poole came to Mill Mountain Theatre 18 years ago as an actor; at the end of this month she steps down as the Producing Artistic Director. She’ll hand the reigns to someone who already knows Roanoke’s professional equity theatre inside and out, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
Virginia Tech’s athletic director says the framework of college sports could change to look more like the pros. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer.
A new café is opening in Roanoke. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports the main attraction are its four-legged residents.
A new cozy café is opening next week. On the menu coffee, tea and snuggles from cats. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno introduces us to the co-owners of the Toebean Cat Café.
Two Roanoke youth football teams are asking for community support as they prepare to compete in a national championship. WFIR’s Ian Price reports.
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — The Roanoke-based 540 Powerhouse 7U and 11U football teams have secured the AYF Regional Championship title after a stellar performance in Woodbridge, Virginia. The victory earned them a coveted spot at the American Youth Football (AYF) National Championships in Naples, Florida, scheduled to take place from Dec. 8 to Dec. 14.
To turn this opportunity into reality, the teams are calling on the community for support. Donations are needed to help cover travel, food, and lodging expenses for the young athletes.
Contributions can be made through the following platforms:
- Cash App: $540Powerhousecheer
- Venmo: @Katrina-Henderson-25
- PayPal: @KatrinaHend
The teams expressed their gratitude in advance for any assistance that helps them represent Roanoke on the national stage.
For more information about how to support the 540 Powerhouse teams, listeners can follow updates through their local Roanoke radio station and social media channels.
Come to one Dickens of a Christmas – or all 3 of them – beginning this Friday night in Downtown Roanoke. And keep an eye out for that Elf on the Shelf. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: