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NIGHTLIFE

ACOUSTIC COFFEEHOUSE: Johnson City, 415 W. Walnut St. May 27, 8 p.m., The Woodgrains; May 29, 8 p.m., Philibuster and John T. Woodall; May 30, 8 p.m., The Superficials; June 1, 8 p.m., David Sidney. (423) 434-9872.

THE BUSPIT: Kingsport, 240 E. Main St. May 28, 8 p.m., Kids Our Age. www.thebuspit.com or (423) 578-2336.

CAPONE’S: Johnson City, 227 E. Main St. May 28, 8:30 p.m., Halestorm with Jonathan Taylor and Madam Adam; May 29, 10 p.m., Shattered Bliss and Echo Code. www.caponesjc.com or (423) 928-2295.

CHROME: Johnson City, 820 W. Walnut St. June 2, 7:30 p.m., Puddle of Mudd, $25-$30. www.chromejc.com or (423) 232-9000.

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. May 28, 9 p.m., Tim Eriksen and Riley Baugus, $14; May 29, 9 p.m., The Farewell Drifters, $12. www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.

FAST LANE: Bristol, 3122 Lee Hwy. May 28, DJ Marquez. (276) 591-1712.

THE HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. May 29, 11 p.m., Emotron; May 30, 7 p.m., Black Tusk, Axehandle Mountain, and Bacalou. (423) 926-3896.

MACHIAVELLI’S: Bristol, 8 5th St. May 28, 9 p.m., Oddly Well; May 29, 9 p.m., D.J. Scotty. (423) 573-9955.

O’MAINNIN’S: Bristol, 712 State St. May 29, 10 p.m., After the Crash; June 2, 10 p.m., Picture Me Free. www.myspace.com/omainninspub or (423) 844-0049.

STATE LINE BAR & GRILLE: Bristol, 423 State St. May 27, 9 p.m., Crazy Karaoke with Michael. (423) 652-0792.

WITHERS HARDWARE RESTAURANT: Abingdon, 260 W. Main St. June 1, 7 p.m., The Crooked Road. (276) 628-1111.

CIVIC CENTERS

FREEDOM HALL: Johnson City. June 4, 8 p.m., Lee Greenwood, $25. (423) 461-4884.

HARRAH’S: Cherokee. May 28, 9 p.m., Randy Travis, $35 and up; May 30, 7:30 p.m., Jerry Lee Lewis, $35 and up. (828) 497-7777.

KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM AND COLISEUM: Knoxville. May 27, 8 p.m., Neil Young, $82.50-$237.50. (865) 215-8999.

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Greeneville. June 4, 7:30 p.m., Jars of Clay, $15-$23; July 2, 7:30 p.m., Mountain Heart, $10-$22.50. (423) 638-1679.

TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA: Charlotte. June 2, 8 p.m., Carole King and James Taylor, $38.50-$117; June 11, 7:30 p.m., Daughtry, $29.50-$39.50; June 29, 7 p.m., Maxwell, $26-$126. (704) 688-9000.

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE: Charlotte. May 27, 2 p.m., Country Throwdown Tour with Montgomery Gentry, Eric Church, etc., $21-$41; June 1, 7:30 p.m., Brooks & Dunn, $29.25-$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, May 27, Tazewell County Back Porch Pickers, Glory Road Singers; June 3, VW Boys, Bob Smallwood, the Dolly Babes. (276) 645-0035, www.pickinporch.org.

MUSIC ON THE SQUARE: Jonesborough, May 28, Angela Easterling, 7 p.m.; June 4, Spring Creek and Logan Murrell, 7 p.m. (423) 753-1010 or www.musiconthesquare.com.

BLUE RIDGE MUSIC CENTER: Galax, May 28, Concert series with Red Stick Ramblers/ Backstep, $15. (276) 235-5309 Ext. 112 or www.blueridgemusiccenter.org.

OPERA

METROPOLITAN OPERA: Bristol, Va., Tinseltown, 3004 Linden Drive, June 16, Verdi’s Alda with Violeta Urmana and Johan Botha, 6:30 p.m. and June 17, 10 a.m. $14-$20. (276) 669-2091.

FESTIVALS

GATHERING IN THE GAP: Big Stone Gap, Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, May 29, featuring Blue Highway, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The festival also includes musical competitions, jams, children’s area, quilt show, antiques, food, craft vendors, etc. (276) 523-1322 or www.gatheringinthegapmusicfestival.com.

HILLS OF HOME BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: McClure, Va., Hills of Home Park on Smith Ridge, May 29, Ralph Stanley II. Daily, $35/3-day weekend $100/12 and under, free.

THEATER

WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNER THEATRE: Wytheville, Va., 170 Malin Drive, through June 27, 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, May 28-Aug. 15, Annie; Barter Stage II, through Aug. 14, Revolutions; through Aug. 29, Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays With Morrie. (276) 628-3991 or www.bartertheatre.com.

JONESBOROUGH REPERTORY THEATRE: Jonesborough, 125 1/2 West Main St., June 4-5, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, 8 p.m. June 6, 3 p.m. $10. (423) 753-1010 or visit visitors center.

BLUE MOON DINNER THEATRE: Johnson City, 215 E. Main St., through June 19, Noises Off! $33.99 each (plus tax) for dinner and performance. Thursday performances $20 with choice of desserts (no dinner). (423) 232-1350 or www.BlueMoonDinnerTheatre.com.

THE PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS: 518 State St., June 4, Jimmy W. Johnson in Spirit of Elvis, 8 p.m., $22; June 5, Cash Revisited (tribute to Johnny Cash) with Jeff Tankersley and Chenoa Pruitt, 7:30 p.m. $15/$20. (423) 274-8920.

STORYTELLING

STORYTELLING LIVE: Jonesborough, Tenn., International Storytelling Center, through May 29, Storytelling Live! featuring Bob Reiser, 2 p.m. $10/$9; May 27, Storytelling Live! storytelling workshop, My Story, Your Story, History with Bob Reiser, 9-11 a.m. $20; June 1-5 Storytelling Live! featuring Dan Keding, 2 p.m. $10/$9. (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.

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.

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

BUFFALO RURITAN CLUB: Bluff City, corner of Beaver Creek Road, May 29, Distant Thunder, 7:30-10:30 p.m. (423) 306-5770.

CARTER FOLD: Hiltons, May 29, Dry Hill Draggers, 7:30 p.m., $7/$1, 6-11, under 6 free; (276) 645-0035, www.carterfamilyfold.org.

CHILHOWIE LIONS CLUB: Smyth County, May 28, Ransom McCoy and Just Friends, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5. (276) 646-8566.

COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Alt. Rt. 58, May 29, Fast Train, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; $5/$1, 2-11; Jam session Tuesdays, 7 p.m. (276) 679-3541.

DAMASCUS GENERAL STORE: 1004 S. Shady Ave., Damascus, May 28, Buck Mountain Band (old time Mountain Music), $5, 7-9 p.m. (276) 475-5259 or www.damascusgeneralstore.com.

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 28, Ramblin Rose. (423) 538-8568.

FAMILY BLUEGRASS: Hansonville, May 29, Bluegrass Circle and house band, Dixie River Band, 7:30-11 p.m. $4/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, May 30, Contra Dance, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mountain Music Jamboree-Glendale Springs, N.C., Kruger Brothers w/Bob Kogut/Dot-Dot-Dash. (423) 913-3246.

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

HORSE CREEK GOSPEL MUSIC BARN: Chuckey, Tenn., 657 Broyles Road, May 29, the Brotherhood Quartet, 7 p.m., $5. This will be last gospel singing due to health concerns. (423) 972-6454 or www.horsecreekgospelbarn.com.

IRON HORSE BOOT SCOOTIN’ BARN: Damascus, 30460 Blossom Road, Hwy. 58, June 5, Barn Dance and covered dish. Dance lessons Saturday, 5:30 p.m. (276) 202-7413 or e-mail, hsalewsky@yahoo.com.

LAY’S HARDWARE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Coeburn, Va., 409 Front St., May 28, Bluegrass Soul Pickers, 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. Tuesdays, 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.

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

SEASCAPE: Jonesborough, 125 1/2 West Main St., Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center, May 31, June 1, Jonesborough Repertory Theatre auditions for 18 years or older, 7 p.m. (423) 753-1010 or jonesboroughtheatre.com.

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.

EMPIRE CALENDAR

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.

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., May Art Studio: Mother’s Day and Teacher Cards, Egyptian Frieze: Learn about Egyptian art, Pet Portraits; Can You Feel the Pressure? In The Discovery Lab; Volcanoes; Children’s Choir Performance; Owl Pellet Dissection; artshop, through Jan. 9, 2011, Animal Secrets Exhibit. 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.

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 La 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.

CHARLES HARRIS LIBRARY GALLERY: Wise, seeking submissions from area artists for 1020 Community Art Show. Deliver to gallery at Wise Library May 29, June 1-2. (276) 328-1251 or www.charlesharrisgallery.org.

ARTS DEPOT: Abingdon, May 29, Elegant Elephant sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations of items for the sale will be accepted until 3 p.m. May 27; through June 5, Seasonings by Margaret Gregg. 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, 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 between Memorial Day and 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. 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.

FESTIVAL/FAIR

12TH ANNUAL CLINCH RIVER DAYS FESTIVAL: St. Paul, June 3-6, with wrestling, music, beach party, craft and food vendors, car show, flag ceremony, canoe trips, juried photography show, dog show, children’s activities, rides, games, etc. (276) 762-5544.

LITERATURE

BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISCOVERY SERIES: Bristol, Paramount Center for the Arts, May 27, David Baldacci, lawyer, bestselling artist, and screenwriter. Private meet and greet session, 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating, $50. (276) 821-6148 or www.bristol-library.org.
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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, 6-9 p.m. May-October. Phil Vinson, (423) 764-0894.

TRI-CITIES CORVETTE CLUB: Johnson City, Champion Chevrolet, June 5, all Corvette show with Marsh blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $20 entry fee. All proceeds will go to Tri-Cities Corvette Club 2010 charitable projects. Contact Judy Kyte, (423) 538-0774 or Jim Embree, (423) 968-5550.

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: Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free tour of a 1790’s 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.

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.