ELECTRICITY CALENDAR // NIGHTLIFE
ACOUSTIC COFFEEHOUSE: Johnson City, 415 W. Walnut St. Sept. 3, 8 p.m., Mat Burke and Neil Cribbs; Sept. 4, 8 p.m., The Harmed Brothers and Alder Street All Stars; Sept. 5, 8 p.m., The Twilight Broadcasters. (423) 434-9872.
THE BUSPIT: Kingsport, 240 E. Main St. Sept. 2, 8 p.m., 10K Unplugged – the Russ and Terry Show; Sept. 4, 9 p.m., Juke Joint Daredevils, $5. www.thebuspit.com or (423) 578-2336.
CAPONE'S: Johnson City, 227 E. Main St. Sept. 11, 10:30 p.m., The Delta Saints and The Lost River Cavemen. www.caponesjc.com or (423) 928-2295.
CHROME: Johnson City, 820 W. Walnut St. Sept. 10, 8 p.m., Cavo, American Bang, Shaman's Harvest and Atom Smash, $15. www.chromejc.com or (423) 232-9000.
DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. Sept. 10, 9 p.m., Chuck Brodsky, $12. Www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.
FAST LANE: Bristol, 3122 Lee Hwy. Sept. 3, DJ Marquez. (276) 591-1712.
THE HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. Sept. 12, 10 p.m., Weedeater, Ocoai and Thee Birds Ov Paradise. (423) 926-3896.
MACHIAVELLI'S: Bristol, 8 5th St. Sept. 4, 9 p.m., Ras Alan. (423) 573-9955.
OLD MILL: Lebanon, 44 Mill Dr. Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m., Folk Soul Revival. (276) 889-4310.
O'MAINNIN'S: Bristol, 712 State St. Sept. 4, 10 p.m., Wolf Creek; Sept. 11, 10 p.m., Flipside Runner. www.myspace.com/omainninspub or (423) 844-0049.
STATE LINE BAR & GRILLE: Bristol, 423 State St. Sept. 2, 9 p.m., Crazy Karaoke with Michael. (423) 652-0792.
CIVIC CENTERS
FREEDOM HALL: Johnson City. Oct. 8, 8 p.m., Jeff Dunham (comedy), $51.50. (423) 461-4884.
HARRAH'S: Cherokee. Sept. 3, 9 p.m., Hank Williams Jr., $35-$75; Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m., Lady Antebellum, $45-$65. (828) 497-7777.
KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM AND COLISEUM: Knoxville. Sept. 30, 7 p.m., Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax, $12-$54. (865) 215-8999.
NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Greeneville. Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m., Rest in Peace (theater), $10-$20. (423) 638-1679.
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Roanoke. Sept. 18, 7 p.m., Hank Williams Jr., $27-$56.50; Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m., Tyler Perry, $55-$65. (540) 853-5483.
TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA: Charlotte. Sept. 18, 8 p.m., Lady Gaga, $51.50-$402. (704) 688-9000.
VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE: Charlotte. Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m., Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and ZZ Top, $53.35-$149.50. (704) 549-5555.
VIKING HALL: Bristol. Oct. 17, 8 p.m., Gordon Lightfoot, $38-$58. (423) 764-0188.
CONCERTS
PICKIN' PORCH: Bristol, Va., Bristol Mall, Sept. 2, Tower Street with Banjo Joe, Tone Blazers; Sept. 9, Adam Larkey. (276) 645-0035, www.pickinporch.org.
MOVIES/MUSIC IN THE SQUARE: Glade Spring Town Square, Sept. 3, movie, Footloose, 9 p.m. musicinthesquare@hotmail.com.
BLUE RIDGE MUSIC CENTER: Galax, outdoor amphitheatre, Sept. 4, Family Traditions Concert: Dale Jett & Hello Stranger/The Sheets Family Band, 7 p.m., $10. (276) 236-5309, Ext. 112 or www.blueridgemusiccenter.org.
CART: Richlands, Va., Richlands Middle Middle School Auditorium, Sept. 9, Dean Shostak presents his Crystal concert, 7 p.m. For more information, call (276) 963-3385 or e-mail CART@roadrunner.com. Group rates available.
MUSIC ON THE SQUARE: Jonesborough, Courthouse Square, Sept. 10, Hungry Town, 7 p.m. (423) 753-1010 or www.musiconthesquare.com.
BORDER BASH: Bristol, State St., Sept. 3, children's activities, crafters and concessions, 6 p.m.; Hoots and Hellmouth, 7 p.m.; The Joshua Panda Band, 8:30 p.m. www.believeinbristol.org.
COMMUNITY COFFEEHOUSE: Big Stone Gap, Southwest Virginia Museum, Sept. 4, hosted by Buddy Delp, 7-9 p.m. Free admission. For information (276) 523-1322.
BENEFIT SINGING: Bluff City, corner of Beaver Creek Road and Buffalo Road, Buffalo Ruritan Club, Sept. 5, singing for Lucas Sharp who has a brain tumor and needs surgery at Vanderbilt University Hospital. Music includes country, bluegrass and gospel music featuring The Kings Grass Band. Door prizes, raffle, $1 ea. or 6 for $5, 50-50 jackpot, etc. Concessions will be available. Donation $5 at door/$2 for children under 12. (423) 340-1851 or (276) 591-5098.
JOHNSON CITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Winged Deer Park at Boone Lake, Sept. 12, annual musical gift featuring the Star Spangled Banner, three Sosua marches, an armed forces salute, selection from Rodgers and Hammerstein, Irving Berlin and more. (423) 926-8742.
CONCERT: Kingsport, Colonial Heights Methodist Church, Sept. 15, free concert by African Children's Choir, 7 p.m.
FESTIVALS
FIRE IN THE HOLE RIDE & RALLY: Lebanon, Va., Moccasin Valley section, Scpt. 2-5 with live bands nightly, contests, vendors, bike rides, dirt drags, bike show, corn hole tournaments, camping and more; Sept. 5, Coal Miners Remembered (CMR) motorcycle ride, 1 p.m. in Russell County governmental offices parking lot, on Main St. $10 donation appreciated. Admission fees, $10 per person per day or a $30, 4-day rally pass. For schedule of events, etc., www.fireinthehole.org or e-mail fireinthehole@mounet.com.
SMYTH COUNTY JAM FESTIVAL: Chilhowie, Recreation Park on the banks of the Holston River, Sept. 4, 5, 6, Play it Forward with bluegrass, old time, gospel, finger picking open mic show and family fun. Bring a chair/blanket to this free event, starting 6 p.m. Saturday.www.scjam.com.
THEATER
LAMPLIGHT THEATRE: Greeneville, Tenn., 212 Tusculum Blvd., Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Sept. 3, The Foggy Valley Gang in Rest In Peace comedy show, 7:30 p.m. Adults, $20/under 12, $10/group rate, $17. This is a fundraiser for Lamplight Theatre. NPAC box office (423) 638-1679, www.greenevillenpac.com., www.lamplighttheatre.com or (423) 348-7610.
WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNER THEATRE: Wytheville, Va., 170 Malin Drive, through Sept. 5, The Rat Pack & Co. 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 Sept. 12, Shake, Rattle, & Roll, A Rockin' Tribute to the King; Sept. 17-Nov. 13, The Full Monty; Barter Stage II, Sept. 3-Nov. 13, The Woman in Black. (276) 628-3991 or www.bartertheatre.com.
BLUE MOON DINNER THEATRE: Johnson City, 215 E. Main St., through Sept. 2, Steel Magnolias, $39.99 each (plus tax) dinner and performance. (423) 232-1350 or www.BlueMoonDinnerTheatre.com.
LINCOLN THEATRE: Marion, Sept. 4, Song of the Mountains series with Doc Watson and Jeff Little, Avery County, Appalachian Trail, The Songcatchers from Mountain State University in West Virginia, 7 p.m. $25 reserved seating. (276) 783-6093 or www.songofthemountains.org.
THEATRE BRISTOL'S ARTSPACE: 512 State St., Sept. 11, The Princess and the Pea, 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. (423) 968-4977 or www.theatrebristol.org.
PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS: 518 State St., Sept. 11, Comedian Tim Hawkins, 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. For information or tickets, (423) 764-0188; order on-line at www.etix.com or www.theparamountcenter.com; also at Viking Hall or Paramount Box Office.
JONESBOROUGH REPERTORY THEATRE: Jonesborough, 125 1/2 West Main St., Sept. 16-26, Mye and the Sand People. (423) 753-1010, (423) 791-4440 or visit jonesboroughtheatre.com.
STORYTELLING
STORYTELLING LIVE: Jonesborough, Tenn., International Storytelling Center, through Sept. 4, Olga Loya, 2 p.m.; Sept. 7-11, Sparky and Rhonda Rucker, 2 p.m. $10 adults/$9 seniors, students and children under 18. Reservations recommended. (423) 913-1276 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, Sept. 4, concert of old time music by the Dry Hill Draggers, 7:30 p.m., $7 adults/$1 children, 6-11; under age 6 free. (276) 645-0035, www.carterfamilyfold.org.
CHILHOWIE LIONS CLUB: Smyth County, Sept. 3, Country Tradition, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5. (276) 686-6415.
COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Alt. Rt. 58, Sept. 4, Bluegrass Circle, 7:30-10:30 p.m., $5 adults/$1 children, 2 through 11, (276) 679-3541; Jam session each Tuesday 7 p.m. (276) 679-5559.
DAMASCUS GENERAL STORE: Damascus, 1004 S. Shady Ave., Sept. 4, Virginia Express, 7 p.m., $6. Food available. (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., Sept. 10 , Ramblin' Rose. (423) 538-8568.
HILL KARAOKE CLUB: Rose Hill, Va., Karaoke every Wednesday and Saturday, 6 p.m. $2 or donation.
HISTORIC JONESBOROUGH DANCE SOCIETY: Glendale Springs, N.C., Mountain Music Jamboree, Sept. 5, Contra Dance with Contrathon VIII, 10 a.m. to 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, Sept. 3, Earl Humphrey and Music Memories; Sept. 4, Sock Hop (50's dress and oldies music). Covered dish, 7:30 p.m.; Dance lessons Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Clogging classes begin Sept. 13. (276) 202-7413 or e-mail, hsalewsky@yahoo.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.
RASCALS: Kingsport, Sept. 10, Friends of the Kingsport Senior Center present a dance, 7-10 p.m. Band will be Big Band Theory. $5 per person at door. Bring finger food to share.
TACOMA COMMUNITY CENTER: Route 58 Coeburn, Sept. 4, Uncut Grass, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5 adults/$1 children 5-11. (276) 679-1164.
TRISTATE SINGLES: Kingsport, W Stone Drive, Allandale Mansion Pavilion, Sept. 11, pig roast and dance, 5-10 p.m. Eat, 5:30 p.m. Band, The Mailmen, playing 6:30 p.m. $7 members plus covered dish/guests $10 plus covered dish. (423) 384-1469, (423) 357-4096 or www.tristatesinglesinc.com.
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
DRACULA BALLET: Sept. 4, Male actors of all ages needed for the following roles: Dracula, Jonathan Harker, Seward and Reinfield, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. or call for appointment. No prior dance training required. Contact Susan Pace-White, (423) 202-2489 or Sarah Sims zses37@goldmail.etsu.edu.
KINGSPORT THEATRE GUILD: Once Upon A Mattress roles need to be filled. Contact the director: Jesss Davis at e-mail, kookie4@hotmail.com, www.kingsporttheatre.org or (423) 392-8427.
VIDEO AUDITIONS: 2011 Abingdon's Got Talent accepting video audtions. Make a three minute audition video that consiss of singing, dancing, comedy, juggling magic, acrobatics, bands, etc.; also sponsors needed for this event. (865) 385-2068.
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: Big Stone Gap, For Love of Money displays coins and paper notes from around the world; Sept. 1-30, 2010 Appalachian Artists Community Art exhibit. www.swvamuseum.org. or (276) 523-1322.
THE RENAISSANCE CENTER: Kingsport, 1200 East Center St., Second Floor Gallery, through Sept. 23, Watauga Valley Art League presents Newell-Hendershot Watermedia Exhibition, 2 p.m. (423) 743-7799.
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.
THE CHARLES HARRIS LIBRARY GALLERY: Wise, 124 Library Road SW, through Sept. 25, Shenandoah: Views of Our National Park by Hullihen Williams Moore. (276) 328-1251 or www.charlesharrisgallery.org.
ARTS DEPOT: Abingdon, 314 Depot Square, through Sept. 25, Works by Debra Casey, Brianna Casey, Karen Foote and Amos Lamie. (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 July-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., September Art Studio: Grandparent Art; Pop Art; Animal Secrets Feature Exhibit; Membership drive all month long; Eastman Discovery Lab; Jr. Blast Off Workshop for future astronauts; Lab Rats Workshop Investigate the world of chemisry and physical science; Sept. 12, 1-4 p.m. free admission. 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.
SR404 CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY: Johnson City, 404 South Roan St., September is the Lifted Lab: regional Showcase; Sept. 3, opening reception with food and live music, 6 p.m. Free admission. Hours: 2-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday, closed on Sudnays. (423) 306-3278.
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. Classes Monday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring own sewing machine. (540) 674-4835.
1912 GALLERY: Emory, Va., Emory & Henry College. Gallery open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. (276) 944-6866.
MUSEUM OF THE MIDDLE APPALACHIANS: Saltville Hall, Faith of our Fathers. 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, Panoramic Gallery: Exhibit of artist Gairdt Edwards through Sept. 5; Sept. 7-Oct. 3, Exhibit of Theresa Markiw with opening recpetion Setp. 7, 6-8 p.m.; The Legard and United Company Galleries, Sept. 10-March 20, 2011, Thinking Postmodern: Selections from the Radford University Art Museum; opening reception, Sept. 9 from 6-8 p.m.; through Oct. 3, The Subject of Being: Mixed media works by Megan Van Deusen and Gabriel Shaffer, 7 p.m. 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 2 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Closed 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.
NETHERLAND INN HOUSE MUSEUM AND BOAT YARD COMPLEX: Kingsport, replica of an old-time stagecoach on-site in the barn. (423) 335-5552 or www.netherlandinn.com.
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, www.edithbollingwilson.org or twitter.com/thecybercanary.
KINGSPORT ARTISTS: Main Arts Center and Downtown Kingsport Association notice of event for Downtown Kingsport Artists. Interested in showing in this year's event? (423) 246-6550.
HOLSTON MOUNTAIN ARTISANS: (formerly the Cave House Craft Shop) Abingdon, 214 Park St. Artisans invited to submit five pieces of work in each medium Sept. 14, before 5 p.m. For more details (276) 628-7721 or e-mail holstonmtnarts@gmail.com. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m .and Sundays from 1-5 p.m.
FESTIVAL/FAIRS
WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR: Abingdon, Sept. 13-18 with commercial and educational exhibits, horse show, horse pull, livestock shows, petting zoo, carnival, big cat encounter, 8 p.m. each evening. $10 adults/$2, 6-12, preschool free. Contact Irene Meade, (276) 628-6233 or www.washcofair.com.
HERITAGE FESTIVAL: Cedar Bluff, Sept. 18, numerous artists, quilt show, craftsmen, antique dealers, food vendors, horse and carriage tours of the Old Kentrucky Turnpike historic district, replica of the Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley will be on exhibit and a Civil War camp re-enactment will be held. For information (276) 964-4889, fax: (276) 9646-2045 or www.cedarbluffva.org.
FOLKFEST: Fall Branch, Tenn., Lamplight Theatre, now taking applications for arts and crafts booths for the Sept. 25 festival. Live bluegrass and folk music artists, old-fashioned games, arts and crafts booths, an apple butter stir-off and more, 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Free admission. Lamplight Theatre will present an original folk entertainment show, 7 p.m. Suggested donations for the performance: $8 adults/$5 students/free for children less than 6 years of age. Booth application deadline is Sept. 20. (423) 348-7610 or www.lamplighttheatre.com.
ART/CRAFT
VENDORS NEEDED: Jonesborough, Sept. 11, fall town-wide yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a fundraising event to help with the St. Nick Nights program. Vendor spaces, 10' by 10' are available by reservation request, $15. To reserve a space, contact Alicia Phelps (423) 753-1013 or aliciapjb@embarqmail.com. For info on yard sale or St. Nick Nights, www.jonesboroughtn.org.
LECTURE
DISCOVERY SERIES 2010: Virginia Intermont College, Sept. 11, Mika Brzezinski, news journalist for MSNBC's Morning Joe, NBC Nightly News, and Weekend Today, 1:30 p.m. $20 reserved seating.
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.
CRUSIN CLASSICS CAR CLUB: Abingdon, Exit 17 off I-81, ABC/Magic Mart parking lot, cruise-in every Saturday, 6-9 p.m. (276) 623-1768 or crusinclassicsabingdon@yahoo.com.
COOPER'S GEM MINE: Blountville, 1136 Big Hollow Road, pan authentic mine ore for gem stones, take a ride in the barnyard train "Ole Blue". Groups welcome. Reservations required. (423) 323-5680.
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. Currently accepting submissions for cookbook. Mail recipe to: White's Mill Mercantile, 13101 Lindell Road, Meadowview, Va., 24361. 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.
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