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NIGHTLIFE

BRISTOL VFW: Bristol, West State Street between 16th and 17th Streets. May 9, 8 p.m., Bristol Rock Fest featuring Citizen Kane, 10,000 Flames, and The Sean McCurry Band. www.bristolvfw.org or (423) 764-0381.

CAPONE’S: Johnson City, 227 E. Main St. May 9, 10:30 p.m., Mellow Down Easy and The Duotones; May 13,
9:30 p.m., Hurt and Tarnished. www.caponesjc.com or (423) 928-2295.

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. May 8, 9 p.m., The Grascals, $20; May 9, 9 p.m., Casey Driesson, $16. www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.

5 O’CLOCK BAR: Glade Spring, 35025 Brittany Lee Drive, off I-81 Exit 29. May 8-9, 8 p.m., The Dystrict. (276) 429-2275.

GAGES RESTAURANT: Abingdon, 309 Falls Dr. May 29, 7 p.m., The Singing Crawfords (bluegrass and country gospel), $5. (276) 525-1610.

THE HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. May 8, 9 p.m., Stinking Lizaveta, $8. (423) 926-3896.

MACHIAVELLI’S: Bristol, 8 5th St. May 8, 9 p.m., Jackson Mohr, $3; May 9, 9 p.m., Nomadz, $3. (423) 573-9955.

O’MAINNIN’S: Bristol, 712 State St. May 7, 10 p.m., Ian Thomas; May 8, 10 p.m., Mirage (funk); May 9, 10 p.m., Black Wolf (classic rock). www.myspace.com/omainninspub or (423) 844-0049.

ROCK-N-HORSE II BAR & GRILL: Bristol, 3080 W. State St. May 8-9, Crystal Morrisett and The Halsey Taylor Band. www.myspace.com/rocknhorse2 or (423) 844-0400.

CIVIC CENTERS

FREEDOM HALL: Johnson City. May 22, 8 p.m., Sugarland and Billy Currington (country), $51; June 5, 8 p.m., John Anderson (country), $25. (423) 461-4884.

KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM AND COLISEUM: Knoxville. May 8, 8 p.m., Young Jeezy and Bobby Valentino (hip-hop), $35-$90; June 12, 7 p.m., Jerry Seinfeld, $46-$76. (865) 215-8999.

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Greeneville. May 16, 7:30 p.m., Phil Dirt and the Dozers, $27.50; June 6, 7:30 p.m., MercyMe, $35. (423) 638-1679.

THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA: Knoxville. June 10, 7:30 p.m., Phish (jam rock), $49.50. (865) 656-4444.

TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA: Charlotte. June 9, 7:30 p.m., Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago, $29.50-$85; June 18, 7:30 p.m., Keith Urban and Sugarland, $20-$77. (704) 688-9000.

CONCERTS

PICKIN’ PORCH: Bristol, Va., Bristol Mall, May 7, Ronnie Williams with Raymond McLain & Lorrie Carter Bennett (celebrating Mother Maybelle’s 100th birthday), 7 p.m. (276) 645-0035, www.pickinporch.org.

BENEFIT: Fort Chiswell, Va., U.S. 52, Fort Chiswell High School Auditorium, May 9, The Primitive Quartet and The Riches and Jerry Stone, 7 p.m. $10 advance, adults/$15 at door; children under 12 free. Proceeds will support the Kiwanis Club’s charitable projects in the community. (276) 228-4427 or www.wythekiwanis.org.

SYMPHONY OF THE MOUNTAINS: Abingdon, Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, May 10, Homage to Our Heritage, 3 p.m.; 2 p.m. pre-concert chat. (423) 392-8423 or www.SymphonyoftheMountains.org.

SOUTHERN APPALACHIA MUSIC: Blountville, Anderson Townhouse, Friday’s, 6:30-10 p.m. Jam session with Traditional Appalachian Music Heritage Association musicians; May 9, bluegrass music for travelers at the Bristol Visitors Center, Exit 1, Interstate 81 southbound, 2-4 p.m.

THEATER

WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNER THEATRE: Wytheville, Va., 170 Malin Drive, May 7-June 28, The King and I, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, dinner 6 p.m./show, 8 p.m. Sunday matinee: Lunch 1 p.m./show 3 p.m. (276) 223-0891, (888) 950-3382 or whboxoffice@ntelos.net.

BARTER THEATRE: Abingdon, Barter Theatre, through May 23, Jimmie Rodgers: America’s Blue Yodeler; Stage II, through May 16, Othello. (276) 628-3991.

BLUE MOON DINNER THEATRE: Johnson City, 215 East Main St., through May 30, Breaking Legs. $34.99. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, meal 6 p.m./show 8 p.m.; Sunday matinee, meal 1 p.m./show 3 p.m. (423) 232-1350 or www.bluemoondinnertheatre.-com.

THEATRE BRISTOL: Bristol, Tenn., Paramount Center for the Arts, May 10, Alice in Wonderland,
2:30 p.m. (423) 968-4977.

LAMPLIGHT THEATRE: Fall Branch, Tenn., May 16-17, Children’s Theatre presents Parables & Promises, May 16, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; May 17, 3 p.m. $5 per person. Reservations recommended. (423) 348-7610 or www.lamplighttheatre.com.

STORYTELLING

BEAVER CREEK STORYTELLERS: Bristol, Java J’s, May 21, Terry Benz, Becky Vickers, Mimi Rockwell; (276) 739-2426.

STORYTELLING TOURS: Jonesborough, May-Oct, Legends, Whispers and Mysteries Tour last Thursday of each month with stories and unusual happenings of Jonesborough’s past and present on these ghostly tours. (423) 753-9882 or positiveSTS@aol.com.

MUSIC/DANCE

ALLISON GAP JAMBOREE: Saltville, Allison Gap Old School House, Friday nights, 6-10 p.m., bluegrass, gospel, mountain and country music. (276) 496-7490.

BECK MOUNTAIN CORN MAZE & ENTERTAINMENT BARN: Elizabethton, Tenn., 110 Corn Maze Lane, May 16, Music Memories. (423) 543-2676, (423) 543-1045.

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE KOA: Wytheville, Va., 231 KOA Road, Exit 77, music and dancing Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. (276) 228-2601.

BUFFALO RURITAN CLUB: Bluff City, corner of Beaver Creek Road and Buffalo Road, May 9, Southern Countrymen, 7:30 p.m. Jackie Davis, (423) 306-5770, (423) 247-9075.

CARTER FOLD: Hiltons, May 9, tribute concert to Maybelle Carter’s 100th birthday with various artists. 3:30 p.m. $15 adults/$1 children, 6-11/free under 6. (276) 645-0035, www.carterfamilyfold.org.

CHILHOWIE LIONS CLUB: Smyth County, May 8, Tru Grass. 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5. (276) 646-8566.

COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Alt. Rt. 58; May 9, East Ky Tyme, 7:30-10:30 p.m., $5 age 12-adults/$1 children 2-11. (276) 679-3541; Clogging classes, 6 p.m. and line dance classes, 7 p.m. each Monday for six weeks. $20 each class or $30 for both classes per person. (2786) 679-5559 after 6 p.m.

EASTMAN SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE CLUB: Kingsport, Eastman Lodge, Bays Mountain. Evening dances second, fourth Saturdays. (423) 229-3771.

ELKS CLUB: Elizabethton, 1000 N. Sycamore St., May 8, Ramblin’ Rose. (423) 538-8568.

FAMILY BLUEGRASS: Hansonville, May 8, Limited Edition, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; May 9, Basic Grass and Dixie River Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m., 7:30-11 p.m. $4/children under 12-free. (276) 794-9067.

HORSE CREEK GOSPEL MUSIC BARN: Greene County, Tenn., 657 Broyles Road, off Hwy. 107, May 9, Reign Song, 7 p.m., $2. (423) 639-2322 or www.horsecreekgospelbarn.com.

IRON HORSE CAMPGROUND: Damascus, 30460 Blossom Road, Hwy. 58, May 8, James Meadows and Pool Hall Country; May 9, Pool Hall Country, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Dance lessons Saturday, 5:30 p.m. (276) 475-6008.

JOHNSON CITY SENIORS’ CENTER: 607-609 Myrtle Ave. Line dance lessons. (423) 434-6237.

LAY’S HARDWARE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Coeburn, Va., 409 Front St., May 8, Tennessee Skyline with Billy Baker, 7:30-10:30 p.m., $5 adults/$1 children 6-12/under 6 free; Thursday jam sessions, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, live bluegrass, 7:30-10:30 $5 adults/$1 children 6-12/under 6 free. (276) 395-5160, (276) 395-3323; info@layshardware.com, lmays@townofcoeburn.com or www.layshardware.com.

LEGION ST. RECREATION CENTER: Johnson City, off Exit 23, Hwy. 26. Thursdays, international folk dancing, 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. (423) 245-5408.

MS. GERTA’S: Wytheville, East Lee Highway off Exit 77 on I-81. Tuesdays, bluegrass jam, 6:30 p.m. Donations. (276) 617-1166.

MOUNTAIN EMPIRE SHAG SOCIETY: Johnson City, Holiday Inn Lounge, S. Roan St., Monday, 7 p.m., Carolina Shag free basic lesson. Carl Edwards, (423) 878-5877 or Larry Calhoun, (423) 239-5906.

OUTDOORSMEN BUILDING: Kingsport, 4535 Kingsport Hwy.11-W, May 8, David O’Roark and Southern Countrymen Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5 adults/$1 children. (423) 913-3205.

RASCALS TEEN CENTER: Kingsport, May 8, The Music Memories Band, 7-10 p.m. $5 per person plus a dessert or fruit snack to share. Seniors 50 and over. Line dancing during intermission.

ROSE HILL KARAOKE CLUB: Rose Hill, Va., Karaoke every Wednesday and Saturday, 6 p.m. $2 donation.

WYTHEVILLE COMMUNITRY COLLEGE: George Wythe High School Auditorium, May 16, Bluegrass and Old-Time Jamboree featuring Crusher Run and The New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters, 7-9 p.m., free, however donations are accepted to help defray travel expenses of the bands.

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CHEER/DANCE RECITAL: Abingdon High School Auditorium, May 23, East Coast Cheer and Dance Recital, 7 p.m. $5, (276) 623-1122.

AUDITIONS

CITY YOUTH BALLET: Johnson City, Burlington Park South building, West Walnut St., CYB studio, May 7, auditions for the Nutcracker. Sugar Plum Fairy, 3:30 p.m. for dancers ages 13 and up. Auditions for Clara, 5 p.m. for dancers ages 9 and up. (423) 434-2195.

MUSICIANS, SINGERS NEEDED: Virginia’s College at Wise Division of Music or UVa-Wise Concert Band and UVa-Wise Chamber Choir; musicians contact Richard Galyean, (276) 328-0235, rdy3y@uvawise.edu; singers, contact David Volk, 328-0271, dpv4a@uvawise.edu.

HILLS ARE ALIVE CHORUS: Of Sweet Adelines International, actively seeking new members; women who sing four-part harmony invited any Tuesday, 7 p.m., Blountville, Factory Stores of America, 3564 Shadowtown Road, Suite 247, I-81 at Exit 66. Lauri Matheson, (423) 646-2176, Jeanie Monhollen, (276) 628-8817.

FIFE AND DRUM CORPS: Elizabethton, 1651 W. Elk Ave., Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area, each Saturday, 11 a.m. Experienced fife players and drummers and anyone musically inclined for ages 12 and up needed to revive Betsy Towne Fife & Drum Corps. (423) 543-5808.

EXHIBITS

WILDFLOUR BAKERY & RESTAURANT: Abingdon, Art of the Highlands Fine Arts Group will exhibit Endangered Species featuring examples of animal and environmental features currently in need of preservation.

BOOTH CENTER GALLERY: Grundy, Southwest Virginia Community College, through May 19, special art exhibit, Coal Country in Black and White: Photographs, 1968-1973 by Jeanne Rasmussen (1934-1992). (276) 964-7228 or Rhonda.whited@sw.edu.

APPALACHIAN ARTS CENTER: Route 19, south of Claypool Hill, Va., old Archie Helton Store, through May 30, Southwest Virginia Community College presents artists of Portfolio Resume class with Artsy Hodgepodge, group exhibition. Arts center open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5:30 p.m. (276) 596-9188 or appartsinfo@sw.edu.

BLACK ROOSTER GALLERY: Marion, 107 E. Main St., General Francis Marion Hotel & Conference Center, through May 8, exhibit of mosiac creations by Holly Thomas. www.GFMHotel.com.

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA MUSEUM HISTORICAL STATE PARK: Big Stone Gap, through May 31, A Stitch in Time Quilt Show; through June 15, Notable Women of Southwest Virginia who have made their mark on the region, the state and beyond. (276) 523-1322.

HANDS ON MUSEUM: Johnson City, 315 E. Main St., May Art Studio, Appreciation Cards for mothers and teachers; Wax Resist; Kids Like You & Me focuses on children with special needs; Art with Heart; Performance of the Energized Guyz; May 23, 1-4, free day, celebrate International Museum Day; May 25, Closed for Memorial Day. (423) 434-HAND. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.

MUSEUM OF THE MIDDLE APPALACHIANS: Saltville Hall, World War I exhibit including weapons, photographs, uniforms and information about local veterans. The Museum Store is open. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. (276) 496-3633.

WILLIAM KING REGIONAL ARTS CENTER: Abingdon, 415 Academy Drive, through June 13, Exhibition: Wide-Eyed Garden by Leila Cartier; through Sept. 6, John Kingerlee: A Painter’s Passage. Shop the Looking Glass Museum Store; Tours at Two, free guided tour of exhibitions, second Sunday, 2 p.m. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday’s. Closed Mondays and some holidays. (276) 628-5005 or www.wkrac.org.

NYUMBA YA TAUSI-PEACOCK MUSEUM: Bristol, Va., 412 Clinton Ave. Two permanent exhibits: African artifacts, handmade toys, musical instruments, jewelry, etc.; African American collectibles, black memorabilia, i.e., dolls, quilts, photos, etc. $5 adults/$3 for children under 12. Museum hours: 1-5 p.m. Saturday and weekdays by appointment. W. Banks, (276) 669-4596.

1912 GALLERY: Emory, Va., Emory & Henry College, through May 9, exhibition by photographer Michael Marshall, The Map Maker’s Journey. Free and open to the public from noon until 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays or by appointment. (276) 944-6866 or www.ehc.edu.

ARTS DEPOT: Abingdon, Members Gallery, through June 6, exhibit, Inside or Out featuring works by Linda Brown, Janice Cleenger, Leslie Davis, Gertie Gerwig, Mary Lou McSpadden and Cindy Saadeh; through May 23, Exhibitions by Robert Bragg, Sean O’Sullivan, Nick Proctor, Doris Musick and Pen Seddon-Hearl; through Dec. 1, Time Travelers program. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday or by appointment. (276) 628-9091, e-mail: abingdonartsdepot@abingdon.com or visit www.abingdonartsdepot.org.

STAR MUSEUM: Abingdon, through May, Cult of the Love Goddess featuring items from the estates of Jean Harlow, Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth and Hedy Lamar. Also on display, JFK and Elvis, Gable and Eastwood, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lash LaRue. (276) 608-7452 or e-mail: star@eva.org.

FESTIVAL

MOUNT ROGERS NATURALIST RALLY: Konnarock, Va., May 8-9, field trips, hikes, wildflowers, birding, etc. www.mountrogersnaturalistrally.org.

IRIS FESTIVAL: Greeneville, May 16-17, artists, craftspeople, food, entertainment, antique cars, pageants and more. (423) 638-4111 or tkinser@greenecop.com.

RAMP FESTIVAL: Whitetop Mountain, May 17, arts & crafts, face painting, food, ramp eating contest, music and more, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (276) 388-3422 or email: mrfdrs@naxs.net.

GATHERING IN THE GAP MUSIC FESTIVAL: Big Stone Gap, Southwest Virginia Museum, May 23; regional artisans invited to create, display, sell their works; items must fit themes as country, primitive, rustic, shabby chic, vintage, traditional and contemporary folk art; includes textiles, handcrafted furniture, metal working, artwork, etc., no unfinished wood kits or craft kits; applications at www.gatheringinthegapmusicfestival.com.

LECTURE

GALILEO LECTURE: Bristol, Tenn., King College, White Hall, Room 11, May 8, King College and the Bristol Astronomy Club hosting Galileo: Father of Modern Astronomy, 7 p.m. (423) 652-4838 or www.bristolastronomy.org.

LECTURE: Bristol Public Library, May 11, Presentation, Salt of the Earth - A History of Saltville Virginia, by Harry Haynes, manager of the Museum of the Middle Appalachians, 6:30 p.m. Free. (276) 669-3885.

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THE GALLERY @ BARR PHOTOGRAPHICS: Abingdon, 152 E. Main St., Call for artists for the 2009 exhibition schedule. Contact Dean at thegallery.barrphotographics@embarqmail.com or (276) 628-1486.

INVITATION TO LOCAL ARTISANS: Clintwood, Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center invites artisans to submit their work for sales consideration in the museum gift shop. Committee will evaluate submissions, provide response within two weeks based on available space and specific needs of the shop; Aaron Davis or Pam Morris, (276) 926-8550.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Art Place of Chilhowie offering space for studios, gallery shop, classroom for artists, craftspeople in Smyth County, neighboring communities. (276) 496-3734.

Calendar is a public service of the Bristol Herald Courier. Submission deadline is Monday at noon for the items scheduled during the upcoming week. Notices may be addressed to Bristol Herald Courier Calendar, P.O. Box 609, Bristol, VA 24203; faxed to (276) 669-3696 or emailed to features@bristolnews.com. Call Mary Dutton, (276) 669-2181, for more information.