Sandburg’s “Rootabaga Stories” are coming to Roanoke Gene Marrano June 2, 2015 1 minute 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: Post navigation 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 VT Marriage and Family Expert Shares Tips to Reduce Vacation Stress Emma Thomas June 3, 2026 Fork in the Market changes hands as longtime manager becomes owner Ian Price June 2, 2026 Roanoke Residential Fire and Explosion Determined to be Intentionally Set Web Staff June 1, 2026