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Calendar for Sept. 24, 2009

NIGHTLIFE

BRISTOL VFW: Bristol, West State Street between 16th and 17th streets. Sept. 24, 8 p.m., Benny Wilson Band. www.bristolvfw.org or (423) 764-0381.

THE BUSPIT: Kingsport, 240 E. Main St. Sept. 24, 9 p.m., Driving Miss Crazy, free; Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m., Johnny Pafford & the Mountain States Boys (bluegrass), free. www.thebuspit.com or (423) 578-2336.

CAPONE’S: Johnson City, 227 E. Main St. Sept. 25, 10:30 p.m., Jonathan Singleton and The Grove; Sept. 26, 10 p.m., Disillusioned. www.caponesjc.com or (423) 928-2295.

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. Sept. 25, 9 p.m., David Mayfield, $14; Sept. 26, 9 p.m., Marley’s Ghost with Cowboy Jack Clement, $16. www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.

DOWNTOWN CENTER: Bristol, 810 State St. Sept. 24, 7 p.m., Southern 76; Sept. 29, 7 p.m., M.J. Beck Band (Rock N' Roll / Oldies). (423) 764-4171.

ELECTRIC COWBOY: Johnson City, 1805 N. Roan St. Sept. 24, 8 p.m., Trent Tomlinson (country), $17-$20; Sept. 29, 8 p.m., Silversun Pickups (rock), Manchester Orchestra, and Cage the Elephant, $25. (4230 928-0022.

5 O’CLOCK BAR: Glade Spring, 35025 Brittany Lee Drive, off I-81 Exit 29. Sept. 25-26, 8 p.m., Rock-n-Blues. (276) 429-2275.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES CLUB: Bristol, 2033 W. State St. Sept. 25-26, Karaoke, $2 donation. (423) 217-0188.

GAGES RESTAURANT: Abingdon, 309 Falls Dr. (276) 479-2627.

THE HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. Sept. 25, 7 p.m., In Time, Mindsludge, Mainline, and Fingerscrossed; Sept. 26, 7 p.m., As Sick As Us, Seraphim, and Pillarist. (423) 926-3896.

O’MAINNIN’S: Bristol, 712 State St. Sept. 24, 10 p.m., Annie Robinette; Sept. 30, 10 p.m., Ducktape Phonebook. www.myspace.com/omainninspub or (423) 844-0049.

ROCK-N-HORSE II BAR & GRILL: Bristol, 3080 W. State St. Sept. 25-26, Sundance. www.myspace.com/rocknhorse2 or (423) 844-0400.

CIVIC CENTERS

FREEDOM HALL: Johnson City. Sept. 29, 7 p.m., Skillet, Hawk Nelson, Decyfer Down, and The Letter Black (rock), $23-$55; Oct. 9-11, Jericho Shrine Circus, $12. (423) 461-4884.

KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM AND COLISEUM: Knoxville. Oct. 15, 8 p.m., Robin Williams (comedy), $81-$101; Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m., Kelly Clarkson (pop), $43.50-$53.50. (865) 215-8999.

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Greeneville. Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m., Of Mice and Men, $10-$22.20; Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m., An American Portrait, $10-$25. (423) 638-1679.

TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA: Charlotte. Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Metallica (heavy metal), $51.50-$71.50. (704) 688-9000.

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE: Charlotte. Oct. 3, 6 p.m., Widespread Panic and The Allman Brothers Band, $36-$99; Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m., Blink-182, Fall Out Boy, and All American Rejects (punk rock), $7.75-$68. (704) 549-5555.

VIKING HALL: Bristol. Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m., Jeremy Camp, $19-$28; Oct. 10, WWE Smackdown and ECW Live (wrestling), $15-$60; Nov. 13, 7 p.m., Styx, REO Speedwagon, and Night Ranger (‘80s rock), $28-$68. (423) 764-0188.

CONCERTS

PICKIN’ PORCH: Bristol, Va., Bristol Mall, Sept. 24, CrossPoint String Band, 7 p.m. (276) 645-0035, www.pickinporch.org.

DOWNTOWN CENTER MUSIC SERIES: Bristol, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., through September, Bluegrass first and third weeks/Nostalgia remainder of Tuesdays; Thursdays, Hot Southern Nights; (423) 764-4171.

ENTERTAIN YOUR SENSES: Abingdon, Latture Field, Sept. 26, Oktober Fest with the Bavarian Fun Maker Show, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (276) 676-2282.

SYMPHONY OF THE MOUNTAINS: Kingsport, Toy F. Reid Employee Center, Oct. 3, Romantic Masterpieces, 8 p.m. (423) 392-8423.

FILM

ARTS ARRAY FILM SERIES: Abingdon Cinemall, 721 E. Main St., Sept. 28-29, Easy Virtue, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day. (276) 739-2447 or bjennings@vhcc.edu.

HEART AND SOUL FILM SERIES: Abingdon, Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, executive auditorium, Sept. 30, Food Miles and What Will We Eat?, 7:30 p.m. $5. (276) 492-0503.

MOVIE SCREENING: Wytheville, 145 East Main St., The Smithsonian and The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum, Sept. 26, screening of the documentary, Soul Of A People: Writing Americas Stories, 4:30 p.m. Reservations, (276) 223-3484 or e-mail: info@edithbollingwilson.org.

FALL HERITAGE SERIES: Galax, Blue Ridge Music Center, Sept. 27, Film, Throw Down Your Heart, which follows American banjoist Bela Fleck on his African journey to expore little known roots of the banjo and record an album, 2 p.m. $5. (276) 237-6866 ext. 112.

FESTIVAL

APPLE FESTIVAL: Erwin, Tenn., Oct. 2-3, Unicoi County festival features arts & crarts, gospel singing, entertainment, food, children’s area, road race, Blue Ridge pottery, contests, Heritage Museum and more. (423) 743-3000 or www.unicoicounty.org.

OKTOBERFEST: Faith Lutheran Church, Oct. 10, 8 a.m. to noon, breakfast, games, hayrides, yard sale, bake sale; 3-7 p.m. music and pig roast. In addition from 8 a.m to noon, Community Health & Wellness Services, Mountain States Health Alliance will be offering Heart/Vascular Disease Risk Screening. Pre-registration is required for the vascular studies. (423) 202-4558.

PERFORMING ARTS

THEATER

WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNER THEATRE: Wytheville, Va., 170 Malin Drive, through Oct. 25, Thoroughly Modern Millie, 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, Sept. 25 thru Nov. 14, Frankenstein; Oct. 8 thru Nov. 12, Heaven Sent; Stage II, through November, The Foreigner; through Nov. 15, Little Shop of Horrors. (276) 628-3991.

JONESBOROUGH REPERTORY THEATRE: 125 1/2 West Main St., Sept. 25-27, Wit, Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. Tickets $12 general admission/$10 students/seniors on sale now. (423) 753-1010 or www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.

LAMPLIGHT THEATRE: Fall Branch, Tenn., 441 Horton Highway, Sept. 26, Fall Folk Fest. (423) 348-7610.

PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Bristol, Sept. 24, Bluegrass Jam - Benefit show for musician Mark Mervis, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 1, Wilson Williams and the Platters, 7:30 p.m. $35 adults/$31 seniors/students; Oct. 2, Easton Corbin & Mallory Hope, 7:30 p.m. $7; Oct. 3, Unity in Community, Oct. 3, 5 p.m. Donations accepted as admission; Sept. 28, tickets on sale for Three Redneck Tenors, Nov. 23; Celtic Crossroads, Oct. 23; and Sept. 29, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Dec. 5. (423) 274-8920 or www.etix.com.

SCIENCE HILL SHOWSTOPPERS: Johnson City, Science Hill Auditorium, Oct. 1, 3, 7 p.m. and Oct. 4, 3 p.m. Harvey. $5 in advance or at box office before performance. (423) 232-2161.

EMORY & HENRY COLLEGE THEATRE DEPT.: Emory, Va., Studio Theatre, Oct. 8-10, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, 7:30 p.m.. Oct. 11, 3 p.m. Limited seating. (276) 944-6848.

STORYTELLING

BEAVERCREEK STORYTELLERS: Weaver Pike & People’s Road, behind Weaver Elementary School, Sept. 26, Graveyard Tales, 7:30 p.m. There will be door prizes, free refreshments and music. Bring own seating; no raindate. $6 adults/$4 students/under 12 free. (276) 669-8358 or e-mail bristolstory@aol.com.

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

ABINGDON COFFEEHOUSE JAM: 300 Senior Drive, Abingdon Senior Center/Virginia Ballroom, August through November; every Thursday night, musicians come any time after 5 p.m.; stage performance begins 7 p.m. featuring a variety of acoustic music. Casual wear; refreshments available; no alcohol. Donations accepted at door, and go toward supporting all programs at the senior center. (276) 628-5859.

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

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

BRISTOL VA/TN COUNTRY SHOW PALACE: Bristol, Va., 14364 Lee Hwy. (Campbell Building), Thursdays and Saturdays, 7 p.m., country music and dancing; Thursday band, Thunder Mountain; Saturday band, Ransom McCoy & Just Friends; Fridays, 7 p.m. gospel music featuring The Glory Road Singers/Ditmer Family & Denton Family, plus others, admission $2; Monday 7 p.m. grand opening of bluegrass night featuring bands and dancing. $3; wanted: groups, individuals and area blue grass bands. (423) 967-3090.

BUFFALO RURITAN CLUB: Bluff City, corner of Beaver Creek Road and Buffalo Road, Sept. 26, Footlights (Six Pac), 7:30-10:30. $5 admission. (423) 306-5770.

CARTER FOLD: Hiltons, Sept. 26, Surefire Bluegrass Band, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults/$1 children 6 to 11, under age 6 free; Sept. 27, Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives, 3 p.m. Reserved seating: $20 adults (regular seating)/$25 adults (floor seating)/$3 for children 6 to 11; under age 6 free; newly refurbished and renovated Carter Family Museum open to public, 1:30-3 p.m. (276) 645-0035, www.carterfamilyfold.org.

CHILHOWIE LIONS CLUB: Smyth County, Sept. 25, Ransom McCoy and Just Friends, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5. (276) 646-8566.

COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Alt. Rt. 58, Sept. 26, South Mountain Boys, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; jam session Tuesdays, 7 p.m., $5 adults; $1 children 2 through 11. (276) 679-3541.
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., Sept. 25, senior citizens dance with Ramblin’ Rose. (423) 538-8568.

FAMILY BLUEGRASS: Hansonville, Sept. 25, Limited Edition, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Sept. 26, Appalachian Strings, Dixie River Band, 7:30-11 p.m. $4/children under 12-free. (276) 794-9067.

F.O.E. CLUB: Bristol, Va., 2033 W. State St., Every Friday and Saturday, karaoke (family fun), 8 p.m. Drinks and refreshments (no alcohol). $2, public/members free.

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

IRON HORSE BOOT SCOOTIN’ BARN: Damascus, 30460 Blossom Road, Hwy. 58, Sept. 24, Just Friends; Sept. 26, Classic Country, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; dance lessons Saturdays, 5:30 p.m. (Under new management: Barry and Holli Salewsky). (276) 880-1447, cell: (276) 202-7412, (276) 202-7413 or e-mail, hsalewsky@yahoo.com.

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., Sept. 25, Mountain Tradition, 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 or www.layshardware.com.

MANAYTIQUE BARISTA BAR AND EATERY: Saltville, 105 West Main St., Wednesdays, Open Mic Karaoke Jam, 6:30-9 p.m. All ages encouraged to participate free. (276) 496-5553.

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, Sept. 25, David O’Roark and Southern Countrymen Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5 adults/$1 children. (423) 913-3205.

TACOMA COMMUNITY CENTER: Tacoma, Va., 4408 Stone Mountain Road, Sept. 26, JR Gibson & Bluegrass Favorites, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5 adults/$1 children 6-12/under 6 free. (276) 679-1164.

AUDITIONS

TALENT SEARCH: Bristol, VA., 14364 Lee Hwy., Bristol VA/TN Country Show Palace and Bristol VA/TN Gospel Show Palace, Saturdays, 1-6 p.m., auditioning individuals and groups for upcoming events; gospel music opens Sept. 18, 7 p.m., continues every Friday night with proceeds promoting Christian broadcasting; Jim Thomas, (423) 967-3090.

RENT: Theatre Bristol, ARTspace, 506 State St., Sept. 27, 2:30 p.m. and Sept. 28, 7 p.m. (ages 18 and up) Photo ID and appropriate footwear required. Bring a calendar of potential conflicts. Prepared materials are not required - if you would like to present a prepared piece, sheet music for accepted prepared materials is available at Theatre Bristol’s office weekdays Tuesday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rent is Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer-prize winning rock-opera based loosely on Puccini’s opera La Bohème. Production runs Dec. 4-19 and midnight on Dec. 15 and (423) 968-4977.

NORTHEAST STATE THEATRE: Blountville, Performing Arts Center on campus, Sept. 24, 4-7 p.m. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Open to students and community members; need four men, six women, eight boys and nine girls. Prepare one-minute monologue from a play, book or favorite story; be prepared to sing part of a Christmas carol a cappella. Performance dates: Dec. 10-13. (423) 354-2479 or emsloan@NortheastState.edu.

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

CHARLES HARRIS LIBRARY GALLERY: Wise, Va., 124 Liberty Road SW, through Sept. 30, exhibition, “Lessons: 30 Years of Printmaking” by artist Barbara Tisserat. (276) 328-1251 or www.charlesharrisgallery.org.

JONESBOROUGH VISITORS CENTER: Jonesborough, 117 Boone St., through Sept. 29, The Watauga Valley Art League presents the Valley Art Exhibit, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (423) 743-7799.

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER: Second floor of Art Wall, through September, Harold Jerrell’s photography exhibit, Capturing
Great Light. Free exhibit. (276) 619-4309 or www.swcenter.edu.

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA MUSEUM HISTORICAL STATE PARK: Big Stone Gap, through Oct. 15 exhibits, Pioneers in Education: Early African American Schools, examines the evolution of African-American schools in Wise County; For Love of Money displays coins and paper notes from around the world. (276) 523-1322 or www.swvamuseum.org.

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.

HANDS ON MUSEUM: Johnson City, 315 E. Main St., September Art Studio, Grandparents Day activities; Art membership drive ongoing; Ophelia workshop; Library card sign-up; Maze-a-Palooza; (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. Closed Monday.

ARTS DEPOT: Abingdon, Members Gallery, Sept. 24-Nov. 14, exhibit by regional artists, Bill Dotten, Pat Mighell, Myrna Nein and Frank Renault. Meet-the-Artists reception 2-4 p.m. Oct. 4.; 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.abingdon-artsdepot.org.

THE 1912 GALLERY: Emory, Va., Emory & Henry College, through Sept. 26, Vivian Beer: The Colorful Tide, an exhibition of contemporary sculpted chairs in metal craft and other media. (276) 944-6130.

MUSEUM OF THE MIDDLE APPALACHIANS: Saltville Hall, Deltiology and the Postcard: A Lost Medium for Messaging; Folk Pottery exhibit of items made between 1820 and 1929; Geology, the Ice Age, native Americans, Pioneer Settlement, Early Salt and Gypsum Industry, War-Between-The-States, Industrialization, Company Town Life and Wetlands. The Museum Store is open. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. (276) 496-3633 or www.museum-mid-app.org.

WILLIAM KING MUSEUM: CENTER FOR ART AND CULTURAL HERITAGE: Abingdon, 415 Academy Drive, Sept. 27, family festival, 2-4 p.m. tours, art projects, food, music and dedication of VanGogh Outreach Vans; Sept. 27-Nov. 22, J.C. Leyendecker: America’s “Other “Illlustrator; through Jan. 3, 2010, Exhibition: Buying Time: Clocks Along the Great Road, 1790-1870; through Oct. 11, Pilars of Bohemia: Mullins, Houser, and Crookshank; 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.

STAR MUSEUM: Abingdon, regular hours: 1-5:30 p.m. or 6 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; weekends by appointment; closed Wednesdays.

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.

FESTIVAL/FAIR

BURKE’S GARDEN FALL FESTIVAL: Tazewell, Sept. 26. camel rides, crafts, quilt show, food, apple butter, fall decorations, pumpkins, woodworking, spinning, etc., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spaces still available. (276) 472-2544.

FALL FESTIVAL: Mouth of Wilson, Va., Grayson Highlands State Park, Sept. 26-27, featuring live bluegrass, old-time and gospel music, food, children’s activities, arts and crafts exhibits, etc., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit Rugby Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department. 1-800-9337275 or www.dcr.state.va.us.

FALL FESTIVAL: Richlands, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor spaces available. (276) 963-3395 or e-mail richlandschamber@roadrunner.com.

SALTVILLE FALL FESTIVAL: Saltville Elementary School, Oct. 10. Games, silent auctions, food, country store, bingo, etc., 4-6 p.m.; Vendors needed. (276) 646-6063.

APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL: Meadowview, Va., Exit 24, I-81, Meadowview Town Square and Fire Department Building, Oct. 17, The Meadowview Civic Club’s festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors are welcome. Set ups begin 8 a.m. No charge, however, reservations need to be made for space by calling Romona Calloway, (276) 944-3500. For information call Phyllis Price (276) 628-2383.

LECTURE

SHERWOOD ANDERSON FESTIVAL LECTURE: Smyth-Bland Regional Library, Oct. 8, annual meeting, 7 p.m. with short business meeting to recap 2009 events and elect officer for 2010. Featured guest speaker will be Virginia author Dr. Welford D. Taylor, who will speak about his new book remembering Sherwood Anderson. Door prizes and refreshments. No program fee. (276) 783-2323, ext. 228.

ETC.

OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY: Piney Flats, Sept. 24, Rocky Mount Museum will present reenactment of the Campaign of the Overmountain Men to the Battle of King’s Mountain, 7 p.m. Free admission. (423) 538-7396 or (888) 538-791.

DAY QUEST: Elizabethton, Doe River Gorge, on select Saturdays through Sept. 26, a day of various activities from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $16 per person/children 7 and under free when accompanied by a parent. Horseback riding and paintballing are extra. To register or more info, (423) 725-4010 or www.doerivergorge.com.

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.

ORNAMENTAL ART PROJECTS: William King Museum looking for projects completed as part of girl’s education at small academies and colleges in the area from 1800 through 1930. These projects can include, but are not limited to, samplers and other needlework, drawings and paintings, calligraphy, painted china pieces and hand-carved household objects. Works will be included in exhibit in January 2010. (276) 628-5005 or egerstenecker@wkmuseum.org.

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 mdutton@bristolnews.com.