Food meets the arts this weekend at Okrafest – and “Ultraviolet” at Roanoke College Gene Marrano September 6, 2023 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: COVID spike hits this region as wellNext: Roanoke Valley university adds major for Screen Studies Related Stories 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025