Mill Mountain Theatre is hosting a play set in Appalachia Gene Marrano September 15, 2023 1 minute read The musical “Bright Star” takes place during the 1920s and 40s and is supplemented by bluegrass music. It tells of a woman who meets a man coming home from the war and the two explore their pasts to learn about themselves. Share: Post navigation Previous: Zoo celebrates Red Panda day with plenty to doNext: The Humble Hustle presents “Not Your Average Year” 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