Event center in northwest Roanoke may be a “tipping point” Gene Marrano October 2, 2024 1 minute read A ribbon cutting yesterday at an event rental space that’s two thirds of the way through re-imagining a building where they used to fix cars. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Iran’s attack and the Middle East tensions: what impact on U.S. election?Next: New art at Hollins, Mockingbird’s last week at MMT and Arsenic opens at the Bear Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026