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 Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025