Opera Roanoke presents “Weekend in the Country” fundraiser Gene Marrano May 13, 2015 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Franklin County woman charged in death of childNext: McAuliffe pardons man wrongly convicted of attempted rape Related Stories The Market on Melrose gaining a following in northwest Roanoke – but still in the red at this point Gene Marrano March 18, 2026 0 Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0 Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association rolls out Restaurant Week Gene Marrano March 17, 2026 0