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. Share: Post navigation 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 Roanoke airport feels effects of longest U.S. government shutdown Web Staff November 7, 2025 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025