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 About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025