NIGHTLIFE
ACOUSTIC COFFEEHOUSE: Johnson City, 415 W. Walnut St. Sept. 10, 8 p.m., Jenn Bostic and Efren; Sept. 11, 8 p.m., Philibuster; Sept. 12, 8 p.m., Seraph and The Speedbumps. (423) 434-9872.
THE BUSPIT: Kingsport, 240 E. Main St. Sept. 16, 8:30 p.m., The Shazam!; Sept. 17, 9 p.m., Whistle Pigs, $5. www.thebuspit.com or (423) 578-2336.
CAPONE’S: Johnson City, 227 E. Main St. Sept. 9, 10 p.m., Dan Deel; Sept. 10, 10 p.m., Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band; 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; Sept. 11, 9 p.m., Rob Russell and the Sore Losers, $12. www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.
FAST LANE: Bristol, 3122 Lee Hwy. Sept. 10, 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. 10, 9 p.m., Whiskey Bent Valley Boys; Sept. 11, 9 p.m., Hey Boys. (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. 11, 10 p.m., Flipside Runner. www.myspace.com/omainninspub or (423) 844-0049.
STATE LINE BAR & GRILLE: Bristol, 423 State St. Sept. 9, 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. 18, 7:30 p.m., Crosby, Stills & Nash, $35-$85; Sept. 25, 4:30 p.m., Paula Deen, $35-$80. (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. 27, 7:30 p.m., Forever Plaid, $10-$27.50. (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. 9, Adam Larkey; Sept. 16, Jim Gates and The Key Keepers. (276) 645-0035, www.pickinporch.org.
BLUE RIDGE MUSIC CENTER: Galax, outdoor amphitheatre, Sept. 10-12, 75th anniversary featuring Sierra Hull Band, Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys, Laura Boosinger and Josh Goforth, The Churchmen, The Round Peak Boys, Phil Jamison and Buck Mountain Band, 7 p.m. (276) 236-5309 Ext. 112 or www.blueridgemusiccenter.org.
CART: Richlands, Va., Richlands 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.
JOHNSON CITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Winged Deer Park at Boone Lake, Sept. 12, annual musical gift featuring the Star Spangled Banner, three Sousa 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.
THEATER
GLASGOW THEATRE COMPANY: The Bristol Train Station, Sept. 11, Glasgow Company members present Cabernet Cabaret, 7 p.m. An evening of wine-tasting, fund-raising and festivity. $20/single, $35/couple. Reservations required. (423) 588-0558.
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, through Nov. 13, The Woman in Black. (276) 628-3991 or www.bartertheatre.com.
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.
LINCOLN THEATRE: Marion, Oct. 2, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Whitetop Mountain Band, Larkins, Takeharu Kunimoto and Solid Rock 3, 7 p.m. $25 reserved seating. (276) 783-6093 or www.songofthemountains.org.
STORYTELLING
STORYTELLING LIVE: Jonesborough, Tenn., International Storytelling Center, Sept. 9-11, Sparky and Rhonda Rucker, 2 p.m.; Sept. 14-18, Minton Sparks, 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 BALLET STUDIO: 628 Cumberland St., Sept. 10, In the Mood - Swing Dance! 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10/person with Instructor, Ashby Dickerson. Instruction 7:30-8:30, social and dancing following class. Refreshments provided.
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. 11, concert of bluegrass music by the Jeanette Williams Band, 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. 10, East Kentucky Tyme, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5. (276) 686-6415.
COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Alt. Rt. 58, Sept. 11, 42nd annual Dock Boggs and Kate Peters Sturgill Festival. Gates open 10:30 a.m.; music from noon-9 p.m.; $10 adults/$2 children 12 and under; college students free with school ID. (276) 328-8740 or (176) 431-3338.
DAMASCUS GENERAL STORE: Damascus, 1004 S. Shady Ave., Sept. 10, Under A Mountain, (rock ‘n’ roll concert), 9:30 p.m. to 12 a.m., $4; Sept. 11, East Ky Time, 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.
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. 10, Earl Humphrey and Music Memories; Sept. 11, Pool Hall Country, 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.
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
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 auditions. Make a three minute audition video that consists 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.
EXHIBITS
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA MUSEUM: Big Stone Gap, For Love of Money displays coins and paper notes from around the world; through Sept. 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. 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: through Oct. 3, Exhibit of Theresa Markiw with opening recpetion Sept. 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 years 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/FAIR
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.
LITERATURE
NOVELTEA BOOK CLUB: Abingdon, 165 East Main St., Camella’s Remember When, New book club organizing now. The club will explore the Laura Child’s Tea Mystery Series as well as Lee Smith and various other novelists. (276) 676-0089 or camellasrememberwhen@hotmail.com.
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.
ALL ABOUT COLOR: Abingdon, Arts Depot, Sept. 13, Kaye Evans-Pruitt will speak about color, what it is and how a person perceives it, 7:30 p.m. (276) 628-9091 or e-mail abingdonartsdepot@abingdon.com.
LECTURE STUDIES CAMPAIGN: Abingdon, Va., Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Sept. 9, Speaker: Randell Jones - "The Muster and The March - The Campaign That Created the Battle of Kings Mountain", 7:30 p.m.
ETC.
STEELE CREEK WALK: Bristol, Tenn., 1160 Vance Drive, Rooster Front Park, Sept. 11, Walk Steele Creek and learn what aquatic life lives within the waters. 2-4 p.m. (423) 989-5616 or lmcdaniel@bristoltn.org
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.c
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.
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