Bear Theatre set to launch, Yacht rock at Dr Pepper Park and Link speaker series Gene Marrano July 17, 2024 1 min read 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. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Nancy Agee will step down from Carilion in SeptemberNext: Buskers takeover downtown Roanoke with “how to” workshop Related Stories 1 min read Feeding Southwest Virginia looking for ways to stock the shelves as need grows Denise Membreno October 28, 2025 1 min read Last Wason Center survey shows Spanberger maintaining sizable lead over Earle-Sears for Governor; Lt. Governor, AG races very close Gene Marrano October 27, 2025 1 min read Halloween Festival builds community Denise Membreno October 27, 2025