Opera Roanoke presents “Weekend in the Country” fundraiser Gene Marrano May 13, 2015 1 min read “Weekend in the Country” is a fundraiser being held on the Waldron Stage at Mill Mountain Theatre tomorrow and Friday night … proceeds go towards a 100-thousand dollar challenge grant with a June 30th deadline … WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Franklin County woman charged in death of childNext: McAuliffe pardons man wrongly convicted of attempted rape 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