Sandburg’s “Rootabaga Stories” are coming to Roanoke Gene Marrano June 2, 2015 1 min read An enchanted can opener … a blind man playing an accordion – and a blue rabbit … famed poet Carl Sandburg wrote the “Rootabaga” stories and now Mill Mountain Theatre is bringing them to life this summer… more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: See the schedule Share: Continue Reading Previous: Millions of Virginia vital records now digitized and indexedNext: Crimestoppers seeks help to solve Bedford County theft of large farm equipment, tools and more Related Stories 1 min read BRBH’s new “Crisis Receiving Center,” is open Gene Marrano February 25, 2025 4 min read RC Poll: Spanberger leads Earle-Sears in early poll Web Staff February 25, 2025 1 min read Downed trees that closed Mill Mountain Zoo means a financial crunch Gene Marrano February 24, 2025