Open Studios Tour returns this weekend Gene Marrano April 23, 2019 1 min read Eric Fitzpatrick Its that time of year again – the Open Studios Tour of Roanoke is back this Saturday and Sunday – a chance to meet local artists and special guests in their work environments. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Latest Outdoor Benchmark Analysis compares Roanoke area to peer communitiesNext: Former UVA football player convicted of fraud seeks new judge for retrial Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025