Calendar: Choose your fun

NIGHTLIFE

ACOUSTIC COFFEEHOUSE: Johnson City, 415 W. Walnut St. June 27, 10 p.m., Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands; June 29, 8 p.m., Shannon Corey; June 30, 10 p.m., Fifth Nation. (423) 434-9872.

THE BUSPIT: Kingsport, 240 E. Main St. June 24, 8 p.m., 10,000 Flames; June 25-26, 8 p.m., June Joint Daredevils, $5. www.thebuspit.com or (423) 578-2336.

CAPONE’S: Johnson City, 227 E. Main St. June 25, 10 p.m., Rockin’ Rebels. www.caponesjc.com or (423) 928-2295.

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. June 25, 9 p.m., Ed Snodderly and Brandon Story, $10; June 26, 9 p.m., Mary Gauthier and Matthew Ryan, $16. www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.

FAST LANE: Bristol, 3122 Lee Hwy. June 25, DJ Marquez; June 30, 9 p.m., Nomadz. (276) 591-1712.

THE HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. June 28, 8 p.m., The Queers, Off With Their Heads, The Fake Boys, Martians Go Home! and Creatures of Habit. (423) 926-3896.

JAVA J’S: Bristol, 501 State St. July 1, 8 p.m., Philibuster. (276) 466-8882.

MACHIAVELLI’S: Bristol, 8 5th St. June 25, 9 p.m., Dave Desmelik Trio. (423) 573-9955.

O’MAINNIN’S: Bristol, 712 State St. June 25, 10 p.m., The Jones Boys; June 26, 10 p.m., Strike Zone. www.myspace.com/omainninspub or (423) 844-0049.

STATE LINE BAR & GRILLE: Bristol, 423 State St. June 24, 9 p.m., Crazy Karaoke with Michael. (423) 652-0792.

WITHERS HARDWARE RESTAURANT: Abingdon, 260 W. Main St. June 30, 7 p.m., The Crooked Road. (276) 628-1111.

CIVIC CENTERS

FREEDOM HALL: Johnson City. July 3, 5 p.m., Pepsi Independence Day Celebration with Linda Davis, Brinley Addington, and Jessica Nixon, free. (423) 461-4884.

HARRAH’S: Cherokee. July 2, 9 p.m., Wynonna, $35 and up. (828) 497-7777.

KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM AND COLISEUM: Knoxville. July 8, 7 p.m., Chris Tomlin and Tobymac, $27.50-$32.50; July 23, 5 p.m., Shinedown, Chevelle, Puddle of Mudd, Sevendust and 10 Years, $43. (865) 215-8999.

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Greeneville. July 2, 7:30 p.m., Mountain Heart, $10-$22.50. (423) 638-1679.

THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA: Knoxville. July 28, 7:30 p.m., American Idol Live, $40.50-$70.50. (865) 656-4444.

TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA: Charlotte. June 29, 7 p.m., Maxwell, $26-$126; July 10, 8 p.m., Michael Buble, $51.50-$91.50. (704) 688-9000.

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE: Charlotte. July 2, 7:30 p.m., Phish, $50; July 11, 7:17 p.m., Toby Keith, Trace Adkins, and James Otto, $33.75-$73.75. (704) 549-5555.

VIKING HALL: Bristol. July 3, 6 p.m., Casting Crowns, $27-$78. (423) 764-0188.

CONCERTS

PICKIN’ PORCH: Bristol, Va., Bristol Mall, June 24, Adam McPeak; July 1, Country Saloon, Daisy Rain. (276) 645-0035, www.pickinporch.org.

THE CRANBERRY THISTLE: Jonesborough, 107 E. Main St., June 24, Hymns will be sung and uplifting stories will be told. No admission charge, however, donations will be accepted for the Ministerial Association’s Food Pantry. Limited seating. (423) 753-0090.

MOVIES/MUSIC IN THE SQUARE: Glade Spring Town Square, June 25, Ghostbusters, 9 p.m.; July 2, open jam music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. musicinthesquare@hotmail.com.

MUSIC ON THE SQUARE: Jonesborough, June 26, Bob Livingston, 7 p.m. (423) 753-1010 or www.musiconthesquare.com.

BLUE RIDGE MUSIC CENTER: Galax, outdoor amphitheatre, June 26, Gandydancer/New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters, $10; July 3, The Crooked Road Ramblers and the Wolfe Brothers, 7:30 p.m. $5. (276) 235-5309, Ext. 112 or www.blueridgemusiccenter.org.

TOONS AT NOON: Bristol, Paramount Center for the Arts, June 25, Eugene Jones & Friends, noon. $5 suggested donation.

LUNCH ON THE LAWN: Big Stone Gap, Southwest Virginia Museum, June 25, with The Keykeepers, 12-1 p.m. Bring lunch or purchase lunch, $5. Orders must be received by 9:30 a.m. day of the program. (276) 523-1322.

PICKIN’ AT THE DOAKS: Greeneville, Tenn., Tusculum College campus, lawn of President Andrew Johnson Museum and Library, June 25, traditional music jam session.

CONCERT: Bristol, Tenn., Steele Creek Park, Pavilion By the Lake Amphitheatre, June 25, Entice, 7 p.m. Beach ball party with free corn dogs and popsicles. Shuttle buses will be running.

GOSPEL SINGING: Castlewood, Russell County Fairgrounds, June 26-27, Castlewood’s 24 annual singing with various performers, Saturday, 2 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m., rain or shine, Concessions by Castlewood Fire Dept., and Rescue Squad. (276) 738-8808.

CONCERT: Big Stone Gap, Va., Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park’s Victorian Garden, June 29, concert featuring cellist Dave Eggar, 6:30 p.m. (276) 523-1322.

MUSIC/MOVIES IN THE PARK: Cumberland Square Park, July 1, Amazed By Grace, 6:30 p.m. with movie, 9 p.m. Food vendors will be present.

CONCERT: 1100 Edgemont Ave., Viking Hall Civic Center, July 3, Casting Crowns, Until the Whole World Hears, 6 p.m. (423) 764-0188 or www.vikinghall.com.

OPERA

METROPOLITAN OPERA: Bristol, Va., Tinseltown, 3004 Linden Drive, June 24, Gournod’s Romeo et Juliette with Anna Netrebko and Roberto Alagna, noon. $14-$20. (276) 669-2091.

FESTIVAL

ABINGDON’S ANNUAL BLUES FESTIVAL: Latture Field, June 26, featuring Nomadz, WSNB, Eden Brent, Bluesman and Blues Essentials, 6-10 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets. Food and beverages available. (276) 676-2282 or www.abingdon.com.

GREATER RICHLANDS FESTIVAL: Through June 26, entertainment June 24, Caravats, 8-10 p.m. at Flanary Field. (276) 963-3385.

JONESBOROUGH DAYS FESTIVAL: Jonesborough, Tenn., July 1-4. Music, food, stories, handmade crafts, storytelling, children’s activities, farm expo, petting zoo, Celtic village, contra dancing, etc. July 3, parade, 10 a.m.; July 4, 10 p.m. fireworks display. (423) 753-1010 or historicjonesborough.com

THEATER

WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNER THEATRE: Wytheville, Va., 170 Malin Drive, through July 4, Grease. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, dinner 6 p.m./show, 8 p.m.; Sundays, dinner 1 p.m./show, 3 p.m., (888) 950-3382 or www.wohlfahrthaus.com.

BARTER THEATRE: Abingdon, through Aug. 15, Annie; through Aug. 14, The Blue-Sky Boys; Barter Stage II, through Aug. 14, Revolutions; through Aug. 29, Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays With Morrie; through July 24, Violet. (276) 628-3991 or www.bartertheatre.com.

BLUE MOON DINNER THEATRE: Johnson City, 215 E. Main St. Group bookings for Christmas now available. (423) 232-1350 or www.BlueMoonDinnerTheatre.com.

THE PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS: 518 State St., June 26, Miss Southwest Virginia Pageant, 7 p.m. VIP seating, $30; diamond seating, $20; general, $12. (423) 895-2721 or (276) 466-6300.

LAMPLIGHT THEATRE: 441 Horton Hwy., Fall Branch, Tenn., Patriotic Tribute, July 2-3, 7 p.m. dinner theatre; July 4, 7 p.m. dessert and show; July 9, show only, 7 p.m.; July 10, show only, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dinner shows $25; dessert show, $12. Suggested donation show only: adults $8/students $5/under 6 free. Free admission for all veterans, active service members and their families. Reservations: (423) 348-7610 or www.lamplighttheatre.com.

JONESBOROUGH REPERTORY THEATRE: 125 1/2 West Main St., July 2-4, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $5. (423) 753-1010 or www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.

STORYTELLING

STORYTELLING LIVE: Jonesborough, Tenn., International Storytelling Center, through June 26, featuring Connie Regan-Blake, 2 p.m. $10 adults/$9 seniors, students and children under 18; June 25, special benefit concert featuring Connie Regan-Blake, 10:30 a.m. $5 with proceeds going to BedForLife and the women of Kampala, Uganda; June 29-July 3, featuring Andy Offutt Irwin, 2 p.m., $10 adults/$9 seniors, students and children under 18; June 30, concert featuring Andy Offutt Irwin, 7:30 p.m. $12. (800) 952-8392, Ext. 222, or www.storytellingcenter.net.

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.

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE KOA: Wytheville, Va., 231 KOA Road, Exit 77, (276) 228-2601.

BRISTOL VA.-TN. COUNTRY SHOW PALACE: 14364 Lee Highway (Campbell Building) every Thursday and Saturday, country music and dance, 7 p.m. $5. (276) 669-5978.

CARTER FOLD: Hiltons, June 26, Hillbilly Gypsies, 7:30 p.m., $7/$1, 6-11, under 6 free. (276) 645-0035, www.carterfamilyfold.org.

CHILHOWIE LIONS CLUB: Smyth County, June 25, Ransom McCoy and Just Friends; July 2, Music Memories, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5. (276) 646-8566.

COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Alt. Rt. 58, June 26, South Mountain Boys , 7:30-10:30 p.m.; $5/$1, 2-11; Jam session Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; clogging classes each Wednesday beginning July 7, 6 p.m., $20 per person. (276) 679-5559.

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., June 25, Ramblin Rose. (423) 538-8568.

FAMILY BLUEGRASS: Hansonville, June 26, Appalachian Strings, House Band, Dixie River Band, 7:30-11 p.m. Adults/$5, children under 12 free. (276) 794-9067.

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

HISTORIC JONESBOROUGH DANCE SOCIETY: Jonesborough Visitors Center, July 2, Contra Dance with Toss the Possum/Cat Fight, $5, 7:30-10 p.m. (423) 913-3246.

HOLSTON RIVER COON CLUB: Saltville, Lakeview Dr., Salty Dog Jam every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. (276) 496-7509.

IRON HORSE BOOT SCOOTIN’ BARN: Damascus, 30460 Blossom Road, Hwy. 58, June 25, Earl Humphrey and Music Memories; June 26, Ransom McCoy and Just Friends. Dance lessons Saturday, 5:30 p.m. 4th of July celebration on July 3 with two bands, and food. Tickets: (276) 202-7413 or e-mail, hsalewsky@yahoo.com.

LAY’S HARDWARE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Coeburn, Va., 409 Front St., June 25, Uncut Grass, 7:30-10:30, $5/$1, 6-12/under 6 free; Thursday jam sessions, 6:30-10:30 p.m. (276) 395-5160, (276) 395-3323 or www.layshardware.com.

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

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

OUTDOORSMEN BUILDING: Kingsport, 4535 Kingsport Hwy., 11-W, Southern Countrymen Band, every Friday, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5/$1. (423) 913-3205.

TACOMA COMMUNITY CENTER: Coeburn, Va. June 26, Tyler Hughes and Generation Gap, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Family oriented environment. (276) 679-1164.

TRISTATE SINGLES: Kingsport, Eastman Picnic Area, Shelter 5, June 27, picnic, 4-8 p.m. $2 plus a covered dish. Bring enough food to share for yourself and guests. Bring lawn chair. (423) 384-1469 or (423) 357-4096.

VISIONS NIGHTCLUB: Johnson City, 1121 N. Roan St., regular Friday night dance, 7-10 p.m. Featured dances will be two-step, cha-cha-Schottische, east coast swing, west coast swing, rumba, hustle and waltz as well as all the line dances. (423) 929-0920.

AUDITIONS

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

HILLS ARE ALIVE CHORUS: Of Sweet Adelines International, actively seeking new members Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Blountville, Factory Stores of America, 3564 Shadowtown Road, Suite 247, I-81 at Exit 66. (423) 646-2176 or (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

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA MUSEUM HISTORICAL STATE PARK: Big Stone Gap, For Love of Money displays coins and paper notes from around the world. (276) 523-1322 or www.swvamuseum.org.

CROOKED ROAD ROYALTY EXHIBIT: Gate City Town Hall, 156 E. Jackson St., through July 1, exhibit highlights careers of Hillbillies, the Stoneman Family, the Carter Family and the Stanley Brothers. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. For info, call Carol Dixon, (276) 690-2202.

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.

ARTS DEPOT: Abingdon, 314 Depot Square, Members Showcase Gallery, through July 16, exhibits by Susan Brunton, Katy Edwards, Jennifer Indicott and Claudia Rutherford; through Aug. 28, Highlands Camera Club exhibition, juried art shows and more. (276) 628-9091, Abingdonartsdepot@abingdon.com or www.abingdonartsdepot.org.

THE SETTLERS MUSEUM OF SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA: Smyth County, Va., off I-81, exit 54 (Groseclose), Saturdays June-August, Saturday School Series. Visitors can take a class in the 1894 one-room school house beginning 10 a.m. Topics range from soap making to an edible/medicinal plant walk. $5 per adult/12 and under free. (276) 686-4401 or www.settlersmuseum.com.

HANDS ON MUSEUM: Johnson City, 315 E. Main St., June Art Studio: Hero Cards; Animal Masks; Monet Landscapes; Animal Secrets Exhibit; Magnetic Attraction: Learn about Magnets; Chemical Reactions. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. (423) 434-HAND.

606 STATE STREET ART GALLERY: Bristol, art exhibitions including oil, watercolor, pastel, clay, mosaics, stained glass, basket weaving, jewelry, etc. on display by local artists.

WILDERNESS ROAD REGIONAL MUSEUM: Newbern, 5240 Wilderness Road, June 26-July 4, Annual Heritage Quilt show, sale and workshop. Classes Monday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring own sewing machine. (540) 674-4835.

CHARLES HARRIS LIBRARY GALLERY: Wise, Va., 124 Library Road, SW, through June 27, Community Art Show 2010 showcases the region’s artists. www.charlesharrisgallery.org.

SYCAMORE SHOALS SUMMER ART SHOW: Elizabethton, Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, Visitor’s Center, June 27, Watauga Valley Art League judged show along with member show exhibition, 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m. (423) 743-7799 or www.watauga-valley-artists.com.

STAR MUSEUM: Abingdon, 170 E. Main St., through Aug. 8, Diva: More Than A Woman, part of ‘Minds Wide Open: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts’. Wednesday-Friday, 1-6 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and Monday by appointment; closed on Tuesday. Displaying over 120 years of dazzling dames, including Baker, West, both Hepburns, Davis and Crawford, Garland, Marilyn Monroe, Lucy, Bette Midler and Mary J. Blige. $10 and $5. (276) 608-7452; e-mail star@eva.org; or visit Star Museum on Facebook.

1912 GALLERY: Emory, Va., Emory & Henry College. Gallery open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. (276) 944-6866.

ARTS DEPOT: Abingdon, through July 16, New Work in Oil by Duane Cregger. 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.

MUSEUM OF THE MIDDLE APPALACHIANS: Saltville Hall, Deltiology and the Postcard: A Lost Medium for Messaging. Permanent exhibits in main hall - 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 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, June 29-July 20, New Ground: Opening reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; through Oct. 24, The Subject of Being: Mixed media works by Megan Van Deusen and Gabriel Shaffer; through July 11, An Educated Woman; through Aug. 22, Cohabitants. In collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts Blue Star Museums program free admission is extended to active military and their families through Labor Day. Shop the Looking Glass Museum Store; Tours at Two; free guided tour of exhibitions, second Sunday, 2 p.m.; Taking applications for Art Camp. Workshops, classes and family activities; Invitation to artists to submit a portfolio of recent work for solo and group exhibitions to be held monthly. For information call Curatorial Department or www.williamkingmuseum.org. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. 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.

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER: Abingdon, Exit 14 of Interstate 81, Lobby, on permanent display, works by Kyle Buckland. Free admission. (276) 619-4300.

EDITH BOLLING WILSON BIRTHPLACE FOUNDATION AND MUSEUM: Wytheville, Va., through August, All In A Monogram: Needlework from The Collection of Edith Bolling Wilson. Free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families until Labor Day. (276) 223-3484. or www.edithbollingwilson.org for museum information.

FESTIVAL/FAIR

RICHLANDS AREA FESTIVAL: Richlands Police Department Complex, through June 26. Events include bingo, James H. Drew carnival rides, exhibits, pet show, music by Caiged Angel, fireworks display, etc. (276) 963-3385.

ETC.

CAR CRUISE-IN: Bristol, Tri-Summit Bank parking lot on corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and State St., Antique Automobile Club of American Appalachian Region will celebrate Bristol Cruise-In every Friday evening, weather permitting, 6-9 p.m. with vintage cars. Trophies and prizes will be awarded (423) 989-3324.

CRUISE-IN: Bristol Tenn., Volunteer Parkway, Auto Zone, Early Ford V-8 Club. All model vehicles, every Friday, 6-9 p.m. through October. Phil Vinson, (423) 764-0894.

THE GALLERY @ BARR PHOTOGRAPHICS: Abingdon, 152 E. Main St. Call for artists for the 2010 exhibition schedule. Contact Dean at thegallery.barrphotographics@embarqmail.com or (276) 628-1486.

WHITE’S MILL & MERCANTILE: Abingdon, Va., White’s Mill Road, Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free tour of a 1790s grist mill. Shop the mercantile for handmade items and primitive decor, local books and CD’s, quilts, canned goods, local handmade furniture and more.

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, craft people in Smyth County, neighboring communities. (276) 496-3734.

HOLIDAY

LIBERTY CELEBRATION: Kingsport, Toy F. Reid Auditorium, June 25, celebration with choirs, bands, soloists, dancers, dramatic presentations, military emphasis and recognition of our service men and women, recognition of military colors, tomb of the unknowns with 21-gun salute and taps, 7:30 p.m. and June 26, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. $3. (423) 323-4660.

STAR-SPANGLED WEEKEND: Bristol, July 1: Music in The Park, 6:30 p.m. with Amazed By Grace and 9 p.m., movie, Alvin and the Chipmunks the Squeakquel; July 2: Tri-Summit Bank parking lot, Celebrate Bristol Car Cruise-In, 6-9 p.m.; Border Bash: 6 p.m. children’s activities, crafters and concessions and music at 7 p.m. with The Difibulators, 8:30 p.m. by Michelle Malone; Gene Malcolm Stadium, 7 p.m. Bristol White Sox verses Greeneville followed by fireworks; July 3: Bristol’s Independence Parade, 10 a.m. with 8 a.m. line-up on Morrison Blvd., 11:30 a.m., citywide picnic at Cumberland Square Park featuring Kids Our Age in concert. Food, kid’s inflatables, booksignings and more; noon, antique car show; Anderson Park, 1 p.m., Bristol Children’s Top Dog contest, $2.

FOURTH OF JULY: Wise County Fairgrounds, July 2, concert featuring Folk Soul Revival, Ron Short and the Possom Play Boys, Tyler Hughes and The Generation Gap, Noah Wall and the Barefoot Movement and Dave Eggar, 6 p.m., $20 advance and $25 at door. Camping available at fairgrounds site Friday night only, $5 per person. Proceeds will benefit the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Book Program. For information, call the Lonesome Pine office on Youth at (276) 523-5064, Ext. 10.

A PATRIOTIC TRIBUTE: Fall Branch, Tenn., 441 Horton Hwy., Lamplight Theatre, Patriotic Tribute, July 2-3, 7 p.m. dinner theatre; July 4, 7 p.m. dessert and show; July 9, show only, 7 p.m.; July 10, show only, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dinner shows $25; dessert, show, $12. Suggested donation show only: adults $8/students $5/under 6 free. Free admission for all veterans and active service members and their families. Reservations (423) 348-7610 or www.lamplighttheatre.com.

CONCERT: 1100 Edgemont Ave., Viking Hall Civic Center, July 3, Casting Crowns, in concert 6 p.m. (423) 764-0188 or www.vikinghall.com.

PEPSI INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS: Johnson City, Freedom Hall Civic Center grounds. July 3, entertainment with Brinley Addington and Jessica Nixon, 5-8 p.m.; armed forces color guard, 8 p.m.; Military Fly Over, 8:05 p.m.; entertainment with Linda Davis, 8:10 p.m.; prize drawings, 9:15 p.m.; special tribute to all armed forces, 9:40 p.m. Welcome by Mayor Jane Myron and WXBQ musical introduction for fireworks by Pyro Shows of Lafollette, Tenn., 9:55-10:15 p.m.; shuttle bus available. (423) 461-4855.

INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE: Blountville, July 3, Parade lineup 1:15 p.m. at Keystone Drive, starts 2 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for floats. (423) 323-8240 or (423) 323-5392.

PATRIOTIC & SPIRITUAL CONCERT: Bristol, Va., Freedom Baptist Church, 1808 New Hampshire Ave., July 4, 11 a.m. with Ed Shelton. Military personnel (past or present) wear military uniforms. Others wear clothes colored like the flag (red, white & blue). Barbecue dinner to follow concert around noon. For information (276) 645-0100.

PILOT FREE INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT: Knoxville, World’s Fair Park, South Lawn, July 4, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents patriotic and classical music, 8 p.m. followed by a fireworks display. (865) 291-3310 or visit www.knoxvillesymphony.com.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: Marion, MSHS Stadium, July 4, live music and fireworks spectacular, 6-10 p.m. (276) 783-4190 or www.mariondowntown.org.

JULY 4TH CELEBRATION: Elizabethton, 144 Webb Hollow Loop, Beck Mountain Corn Maze, July 4, Country Saloon, 4:30 p.m. and Music Memories, 6:30 p.m. will be featured. Veterans and Armed Forces tribute, bouncy house, dunking tank, corn hole games, petting zoo, kids games, etc. Fire works will start approximately 10 p.m. (423) 543-CORN or (423) 543-1045.

JULY 4TH MIDNIGHT PARADE: Gatlinburg, Tenn., July 4, Happy Birthday, U.S.A. theme parade, 12 a.m., special tribute to military personnel along with floats, helium balloons, equestrian entries, etc.; River Raft Regatta, registration 10 a.m., begins noon. Prizes will be awarded; 10 p.m. fireworks. (800) 568-4748 or www.gatlinburg.com.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: Rural Retreat Lake Campground, July 4, fun, food, activities, entertainment and fireworks. 1 p.m. (276) 223-6022.

SUMMER

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP: Abingdon, Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center, for ages 13-17. July 6-8. Camp will start at 4-H Center then relocate near Whitetop. Cook over a fire, learn about wildlife and GPS/geocoaching, etc. $90 per person. (276) 676-6180.

PATHFINDERS SUMMER CAMP: Kingsport, Sullivan Gardens, June 21-26, July 5-12 and July 19-24 for ages 11-18, $245 per student; Day camps, June 29-July 1, for 8-11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $99 per student; Solo Camp, July 2, 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $20. (888) 185-7748 or www.pathfindersonline.com.

ROCK AND ROLL CONCERT: Bramwell, WVa., historic Bramwell Train Depot, June 26, concert featuring the Emeralds, 7-9 p.m. (304) 248-8381.

PIONEER KIDS CAMP: Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park, June 26. This event is to teach children the value of their heritage by getting hands-on demonstrations with various activities., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (423) 257-2168, (423) 257-2167 or e-mail Dawn.coleman@tn.gov.

ADVENTURE QUEST/DAY QUEST: Hampton, Tenn., Doe River Gorge Ministries for ages 8-18. Camps run from June 27-July 2 and July 25-30. Activities include paintball, horseback riding, lake activities, train rides and more. (423) 725-4010 or www.doerivergorge.com.

VIRGINIA PLAYGROUNDS: Through July 16, for ages 6-12 at Stonewall Jackson and Washington-Lee Elementary schools. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Activities include arts, crafts, organized play, field trips and swimming. Registration can be made on your child’s first visit.

TENNESSEE PLAYGROUNDS: Bristol, through July 23, for ages 6-11 at Haynesfield and Avoca elementary schools, Monday-Friday. Activities include games, field trips, train and paddle boat rides and swimming. $20. Bristol Tennessee Parks and Recreation, (423) 764-4006.

MARGARET H. ST. JOHN SWIMMING POOL: Bristol, Va., Virginia High School, Public swimming hours: Monday-Saturday, through Aug. 8, 1-5 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $2. Swimming lessons, first session: through July 2, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; through July 1, Monday-Thursday, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.; Second session, July 12-Aug. 6, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Second session, July 12-July 29, Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Summer Swim Team, beginning July 14 practice, Monday-Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m. Pool closed July 4. (276) 821-5889.

NATIONAL JUNIOR TENNIS LEAGUE (NJTL): Bristol, Va. through July 16. Open to children ages 6-16 years old. Sites will be Van Pelt, Stonewall Jackson and Virginia High tennis courts. Hours: 9-11 a.m., Monday-Friday. (276) 645-7375.

NATIONAL JUNIOR TENNIS LEAGUE: Bristol, Tenn., through July 23 for ages 6-16 with beginner through intermediate. Lessons Monday-Friday at Central and Haynesfield courts. Racquets and tennis balls available at no cost. Call Bristol Tennessee Parks and Recreation, (423) 764-4006.

GIRLS INC.: Bristol, Va., 613 Highland Ave., through July 30, Summer program with education programs, crafts, health and safety lessons, swimming, sports and field trips. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for girls 5-18. $140 for the summer includes breakfast, lunch, snacks and field trips. $10 registration fee for new members. (276) 669-8686 or www.girlsinc-bristol.com; Girls Inc. of Bristol Outreach in Piney Flats, Piney Flats United Methodist Church, through July 30, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for ages 5-18. Program includes field trips, classes, snacks, crafts, sports and more. $50 a week plus $20 activity fee. (276) 669-8686 or (423) 340-0918 or Nicole at girlsinc@charter.net.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES: Various Washington County libraries reading programs, story time with music, puppets, movies, etc. (276) 676-6382; Adult reading program, through July 22. Discussion groups and weekly drawings at main library and at each branch. (276) 676-6222 or www.wcpl.net.

ARTS CAMP AT MILLIGAN COLLEGE: Milligan, Tenn., June 28-July 2 for ages 7 to 13, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. $210. (423) 928-7600 or www.milligan.edu/summerarts.

WILLIAM KING MUSEUM ARTS PROGRAM: Abingdon, Summer art camp: World Tour 2010. Grades 1-8, Monday-Friday, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. $95/week or $90/week for members. Additional fee of $5/day child can participate in extended stay program until 5:15 p.m.; June 28-July 2, Africa; July 12-16, Asia, deadline July 2; July 19-23, Australia, deadline July 9; June 28-July 2, Pre-School World Tour, 10 a.m.-noon, $45/week or $40 week for members. (276) 628-5005 or www.williamkingmuseum.org.

COMMUNITY

DOG JOG: Jonesborough, Persimmon Ridge Park, June 26, Registration at Pavilion by Wetlands Water Park, 7:30 a.m., $5 per dog and $2 per person. Jog will begin 8:30 a.m. Vendors and children’s activities. Entry fee includes admission to water park.

MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMIC BOOK/TOY SHOW: Bristol Mall, July 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (423) 274-0450.

BABY TO FAMILY EXPO-HEALTHY BEGINNINGS: YWCA, Aug. 14, in conjunction with World Breastfeeding week. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To exhibit services and products and to participate with a table, goody bag item, or silent auction item, contact Melinda Wilcox or Tammy Henkel, (423) 968-9444.

VENDORS SOUGHT: Bristol, Tenn., Edgemont Ave., The Tennessee High School Mighty Viking Band Boosters is seeking vendors for its marching band competition, Music in the Castle, Oct. 2. 50th annual event is chance for band members, directors and participants of any past MITC to reconnect. Vendor registation Sept. 3. Call Jennifer Hicks (423) 341-9403.

PAGEANTS

MISS INDEPENDENCE STAR 2010: Honaker Elementary School, June 26, for birth to age 21. $35 entry fee. Portion of proceeds will benefit Children’s Charities. (276) 525-2143, (276) 220-8541 or ab.pageants@yahoo.com.

HEAVENLY BEAUTY PAGEANT: Bristol, Va. 1 West Mary St., Lee Street Baptist Church Community Center, June 26, age divisions, 0 to 56 years and over, 4 p.m. Fees apply. For information call (276) 466-2295 or (276) 494-3170.

ONGOING

ABINGDON UNITED CHILDREN CENTER: Abingdon, Hwy. 58 off Exit 19 of I-81. Daycare still has openings for children. Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Proceeds go to Abingdon United Pentecostal Church. (276) 628-6379.

SEEKING SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN: Sullivan County Schools are attempting to locate and identify county preschoolers with significant delays and special needs. The children must live in the Sullivan County Schools district and be 2 1/2 to 5 years old. Screenings will be conducted for developmental delays, physical impairment, hearing impairment, visual impairment, language impairment, health impairment and multiple disabilities. For more information, call Sullivan County Schools Child Find coordinator Debbie Hamilton, (423) 354-1593.

HEAD START PROGRAM: Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency looking for children ages 3-4 including those with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements of federal income guidelines, local Policy Council standards; free to the family, some transportation provided; slots limited, apply now; Melissa Roark, (423) 764-7365.

HEAD START PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: People Incorporated of Virginia accepting applications for 2009/2010 enrollment for ages 3-4; educational, medical, dental services and daily meals without cost; parent involvement and family services for the family; services to children with disabilities are a vital part of the program; transportation provided for all program activities; (276) 889-0999 or (276) 623-9000.

GIRL SCOUT TEA: Abingdon, Camella’s Remember When, 165 E. Main St., to commemorate 97th birthday of Girl Scouts; program on history of Juliette G. Lowe and origin of scouts followed by tea, dessert; $20, ongoing daytime and evening reservations; call Wednesday-Sunday at (276) 676-0089.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, VA.: Abingdon, 306 Depot Square, old N&W Railway Passenger Station. Large collection of documents and images for genealogy research. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (276) 623-8337 or www.hswcv.org.

LIBRARY TALKS: Bristol, Va., Bristol Public Library, 701 Goode St., Saturdays, 2-3 p.m.; Dr. Dempsey Morgan, Bristol Va., resident and fighter pilot in World War II; (276) 645-8780.

COMMEMORATIVE ORNAMENTS: Bristol Kiwanis Club has Bristol landmark ornaments. $10 per ornament. Available at local businesses or Kiwanis members including Anna Horne (423) 878-5946, Tommy Curtain Jr., (423) 652-1892.

COUNSELING CLINIC: Johnson City, The Community Counseling Clinic at East Tennessee State University offers free services, covering a wide range of issues, to individuals, couples and families. Evening hours can be arranged in addition to daytime appointments. (423) 439-7679.

ABINGDON SENIOR CENTER: Abingdon, 300 Senior Dr., free senior Tuesday breakfast, first, second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. at senior center; Stained glass and mosaic art lessons; Texas Hold’em poker, Mondays, 1 p.m.; Pot luck birthday social every third Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. followed by bingo at 1 p.m.; Every Thursday music jam at the senior center, 7 p.m. Light dinner $5 per person. (276) 628-5859.

WE CARE DINNERS: Abingdon, St. Thomas Episcopal Parish Hall, 124 E. Main St., usually last Thursday of each month, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; transportation via public transit from Food City parking lot, Senior Citizens Center, Highland Center and Abingdon Cinemall or (276) 676-0700 to schedule a ride; free for with no, low or on fixed income; (276) 628-3606.

PLANT SWAP: Johnson City, meetings at Mize Farm & Garden Supply, 929 West Watauga Ave., on first Saturday of each month, 11 a.m. (July moved to second Saturday). Plants, seeds, cuttings, bulbs you have too many of, for something you don’t have. Call Sarita (423) 434-1800 or Vaughn at boybudgie@charter.net.

STATE STREET FARMERS MARKET: Bristol, Tenn., 810 State St., at the Country Music Mural, Saturdays, 7-11 a.m., Wednesdays, 3-7 p.m. May through September.

BLOUNTVILLE FARMER’S MARKET: Blountville, 3258 Highway 126, Sullivan County Offices parking lot, Thursdays 3 p.m. (423) 279-2723.

ABINGDON FARMERS MARKET: Abingdon, Va., Saturdays, 7 a.m.-noon and Tuesdays, 4-7 p.m.; seniors coupons now matched; market has produce, meat, starter garden plants, art, crafts, baked and canned items; gift certificates available; Tomato Fest, 9 a.m. to noon with kids activities, tomato ice cream, live music, etc.; visit www.abingdonfarmersmarket.net.

GLADE SPRING FARMERS MARKET: Town Square, Saturdays 8 to noon. Accepting senior farmers market nutrition coupons and Snap EBT cards. The market features produce, baked goods, starter garden vegetable and flower plants and more. Visit www.gladespringfarmersmarket.com.

CHILHOWIE FARMER’S MARKET: Warrior Park below the old high school, 4-7 p.m. Thursday’s through Oct. 7. (276) 646-3232.

MARION FARMERS MARKET: Town Square Parking Lot, Saturdays through October, 8 a.m. to noon. Local produce, fruits, meats, flowers, handmade crafts and more.

FREE MEDICAL CLINIC: Abingdon, Va., Wesley Free Medical Clinic, 18370 Lee Hwy. (across from airport), Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; an outreach ministry of Pleasant View United Methodist Church for uninsured in our area; Barbara Farmer, (276) 628-6323.

NUTRITION EDUCATION: Abingdon Senior Center, third Tuesday, 10 a.m.; free; (276) 676-6309.

BINGO: Damascus Volunteer Fire Dept., 919 S. Shady Ave., Saturdays, (276) 475-3811; Saltville Rescue Squad, 126 Battleground Ave., Mondays, (276) 496-4531; Saltville Ruritan Club, beside fire department, Wednesdays, Fridays, 4:30 p.m., (276) 496-3716 or 496-3900; Wytheville, Old Recreation Center, Fourth Street, Wednesdays, sponsored by American Legion Post 9.

PARKS

HUNGRY MOTHER STATE PARK: Marion, Va.; June 26, Great American Outdoor Campout plus weekly activities for kids and adults including canoeing, kayaking, hikes, music, nature programs and more; (276) 781-7413, 781-7400.

NATURAL TUNNEL STATE PARK: Duffield, Va.; various activities: Stock Creek Passage, Pickin’ in the Park, rain barrel workshop, full moon walk, children’s activities, demonstrations, canoeing, etc. (276) 940-1643 or www.dcr.virginia.gov.

SYCAMORE SHOALS STATE HISTORIC AREA: Elizabethton; Traditional arts workshops, storytelling, concerts, Sunday jam at Carter Mansion, tours, exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops and more; Shape Note Singing meets third Sunday, 3-5 p.m.; autoharp and dulcimer, fourth Sunday, 1-4 p.m., any level, learn basics, 2-4 p.m., open jam; 18th Century Cafe open 7-9 p.m. free to all visitors. (423) 543-5808.

WALKER MOUNTAIN: Wytheville, Va., Various events including herb expert, demonstrations, guided photo shoots, apple butter making, etc. (276) 663-4016.

WILDERNESS ROAD STATE PARK: Ewing, Va.; daily activities include docu-drama, interpretive programs, horseshoe pitching, picnicking, walking, hiking, horseback riding, biking; (276) 445-3065, wildernessroad@dcr.virginia.gov or www.martinsstation.com.

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 e-mailed to features@bristolnews.com.