Local Colors Festival is tomorrow Gene Marrano May 15, 2015 1 min read For the first time in several decades Pearl Fu is not at the helm as the “Local Colors” Festival celebrates its 25th year tomorrow at Elmwood Park … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Sweet Briar commencement speaker: alum who opposes its closingNext: Franklin County man charged with fatal shooting Related Stories 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025 1 min read Roanoke’s GoFest returns October 17–19, encouraging residents to “go outside” Web Staff September 11, 2025