Roanoke-native returns to hometown to put on live shows Emma Thomas July 7, 2023 1 minute read Photo: Lara Taubman, from her Facebook page Lara Taubman, whose family helped shape the local arts scene, is back this weekend to leave her own mark on its music scene. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Assault on the Lick Run Greenway this past SundayNext: AG Miyares speaks with WFIR on addressing violent crime spike Related Stories Excel Center adult high school gets visit from Virginia’s Secretary of Labor Gene Marrano June 10, 2026 Operation Combined Resolve Roanoke Valley brings 15 agencies together to make 150 arrests in May Gene Marrano June 10, 2026 Land and Liberty in Vinton, Nashville meets the RSO in pops finale and a book swap on Sunday Gene Marrano June 10, 2026