Book event at Grandin; Dear Nannie and free opera at Mill Mountain Gene Marrano April 12, 2023 1 min read From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – sponsored by the Roanoke Arts Commission – roanokearts.org. With a look at some of the events coming up this weekend and in the near future. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Resolution for abortion access fizzled after one councilman voted in supportNext: Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis Related Stories 1 min read The Play That Goes Wrong at Attic Productions, Opera Roanoke presents Young Artists this weekend and Open Studios Botetourt Gene Marrano October 15, 2025 1 min read Beth Macy’s new book Paper Girl – a microcosm of what’s happened in America, in her own hometown Gene Marrano October 15, 2025 1 min read The reopening of the historic Colony House Motor Lodge Denise Membreno October 15, 2025