Two plays coming soon, Mo Willems is interactive at the Taubman – and a new director at SWVA Ballet Gene Marrano July 2, 2025 1 min read From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Dr. Robert “Bobby” Sandel leaves behind a legacy at VWCCNext: Rapper Flavor Flav offers condolences to family of Smith Mountain Lake drowning victim Related Stories 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025 1 min read Roanoke’s GoFest returns October 17–19, encouraging residents to “go outside” Web Staff September 11, 2025