“Jazz in July”; heralding the future of Melrose Plaza Emma Thomas July 14, 2023 1 minute read Photo: From Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Facebook page A Roanoke-native is returning for a performance that organizers hope will kick-off the future Melrose Plaza’s reputation as a local gathering place. WFIR’s Emma Thomas, has that story: Click here to learn more about Melrose Plaza Share: Post navigation Previous: Hurricane season briefing in Roanoke focuses on “Inland Impacts”Next: Congressman questions FBI Director about Virginia issues Related Stories The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026