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 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025