July 11, 2026

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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 Science Museum of Western VA

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
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

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
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of...
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A Longer Listen with Vicki Gardner, who writes about that fateful day in August 2015 and its aftermath in memoir, Survival Has Consequences. Survival Has Consequences

A Longer Listen with Vicki Gardner, who writes about that fateful day in August 2015 and its aftermath in memoir, Survival Has Consequences.

Gene Marrano January 20, 2026
August 26th, 2015 … WDBJ-7 reporter Alison Parker and videographer Adam Ward are shot dead on live...
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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

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
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

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
February is Black History Month and two of Roanoke’s long time cultural institutions are teaming up for...
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