Calendars

NIGHTLIFE

ACOUSTIC COFFEEHOUSE: Johnson City, 415 W. Walnut St. April 7, 8 p.m., Jenne Sluder and Lake Folk; April 8, 8 p.m., Dave Desmelik and Scott Dameron & Jay Ladd V; April 9, 8 p.m., Seth Young and Rhythm Brewers; April 10, 8 p.m., David Nipper. (423) 434-9872.

THE BUSPIT: Kingsport, 240 E. Main St. April 9, 8 p.m., Karl Shiflett and Big Country Show with The Cumberland River Band, $12. www.thebuspit.com or (423) 239-7225.

CAPONE’S: Johnson City, 227 E. Main St. April 9, 9 p.m., Nonpoint and Straight Line Stitch. www.caponesjc.com or (423) 928-2295.

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. April 7, 8 p.m., Brad Blackwell, $10; April 8, 9 p.m., The Boxcars, $18; April 9, 9 p.m., The Jompson Brothers, $12. www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.

ELECTRIC COWBOY: Johnson City, 1805 N. Roan St. April 7, 9 p.m., 10,000 Flames. (423) 928-0022.

HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. April 8, 10 p.m., Cutthroat Shamrock. (423) 926-3896.

MACHIAVELLI’S: Bristol, 8 5^th St. April 8, 9 p.m., Wise Old River; April 9, 9 p.m., Boatmen. (423) 573-9955.

OLD MILL: Lebanon, 44 Mill Dr. April 8, 7:30 p.m., Folk Soul Revival, $5; April 9, 7:30 p.m., Annie Robinette, $5. (276) 889-4310.

O'MAINNIN'S: Bristol, 712 State St. April 11, 10 p.m., Open Jam; April 12, 10 p.m., Acoustic Open Mic. www.myspace.com/omainninspub or (423) 844-0049.

ORANGE PEEL: Asheville, 101 Biltmore Ave. April 12, 8 p.m., Toad the Wet Sprocket and Carbon Leaf, $20-$22. (828) 225-5851.

SPRING STREET MUSIC HALL: Johnson City, 601 Spring St. April 7, 9 p.m., Big Daddy Love and Impeach Dixon, $7; April 8, 9:30 p.m., Black Lillies and If Birds Could Fly, $12. (423) 232-0657.

STATE LINE BAR & GRILLE: Bristol, 423 State St. April 8, 9 p.m., Crazy Karaoke with Michael. (423) 652-0792.

CIVIC CENTERS

ASHEVILLE CIVIC CENTER: Asheville. April 8-9, 7:30 p.m., Widespread Panic, $34. (828) 259-5544.

FREEDOM HALL: Johnson City. April 16, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Disney Live! Mickey’s Magic Show, $17-$40; May 15, 3 p.m., Gaither Homecoming, $22.50-$78.50. (423) 461-4884.

HARRAH’S: Cherokee. April 8, 9 p.m., Huey Lewis & The News, $35-$65. (828) 497-7777.

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Greeneville. April 7, 7:30 p.m., Southern Fried Jazz, $10-$25; April 16, 8 p.m., Dragoons (The Army Band), free. (423) 638-1679.

CONCERTS

PICKIN’ PORCH: Bristol, Va., Bristol Mall. April 7, East High School Bluegrass Band, Skinner Family Bluegrass. (276) 645-0035, www.pickinporch.org.

RENAISSANCE CENTER: Kingsport, Tenn., 1200 East Center St., April 30, 7 p.m. Bluegrass concert featuring The Beachley & Scott Band, with special guest Duty Free. $15. (276) 591-8620.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE: Bristol, Tenn., 518 State St.; April 7, 7 p.m., ETSU Bluegrass Old time and Country Music Spring Concert, $14 adults/$10 senior, student; April 9, 7 p.m. WDVX/Bristol Rhythm & Roots sponsored Saturday Live Blue Plate Special presents The Hackensaw Boys, Duty Free and Wise Old River. Tickets: $15 available at box office or new Rhythm and Roots Office, 416 State St.; May 28, Branson on the Road, A Bristol Christmas, postponed from Dec. 14. Tickets will be honored. (423) 274-8920.

SPRING CONCERT: Milligan College, Tenn., Milligan College’s Mary B. Auditorium in Seeger Memorial Chapel, April 8, 7:30 p.m. concert by college orchestra with works by a variety of composers including Puccini, Bernstein and Sondheim. (423) 461-8723 or www.milligan.edu/arts.

PICKIN AT OXBOW: St. Paul, Va., Oxbow Center, April 9, 6-9 p.m. Jam session for local musicians. Register to perform by 5:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Oxbow Center or call (276) 762-5544. No admission fee. For more information call (276) 762-5297.

SPRING CONCERT: Milligan College, Tenn., Walker Auditorium, lower level of Seeger Memorial Chapel, April 9, 7:30 p.m. spring concert by Milligan College Women’s Chorale. www.milligan.ehu/arts.

 MOUNTAIN EMPIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Big Stone Gap, Goodloe Center, Phillips-Taylor Hall, April 11, 7:30 p.m. Brass 5 featuring big band era music. $12 adults/$8 seniors/$6 students/college students free. (276) 376-4520 or www.pro-art-va.org.

CONCERT AND WORSHIP SERVICE: Milligan, Tenn., Milligan College’s Mary B. Martin Auditorium, in Seeger Memorial Chapel, April 12, 7:30 p.m. gospel choirs will join to present O Come Let us Sing to the Lord. Free event, www.milligan.edu/arts.

PARAMOUNT CHAMBER PLAYERS: April 15, 7:30 p.m. Abingdon, Va., 136 East Main St., Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church, Music Among Friends, $12/$10 seniors and sudents; April 16, 7:30 p.m. Bristol, Tenn., 701 Florida Ave., First Presbyterian Church, Chamber Players with guest pianist Zachary Huges, presents its Seventh Annual Gala Concert, $12/10 seniors and students; April 17, 3 p.m. Kingsport, Tenn., 100 West church St., First Presbyterian Church, encore performance of gala concert. $12/$10 seniors and students.

CELLIST IN CONCERT: Big Stone Gap, Va., Southwest Virginia Museum, April 17, 3-4 p.m. Cellist Dave Egger will present special concert as fundraiser for the Friends of the Museum. Tickets limited to 50 people. Egger will also give a workshop from 1-2 p.m. for 25 area musicians. Tickets for concert $10 each and for the concert/workshop, $15. (276) 523-1322.

THEATRE

ENCORE THEATRICAL COMPANY: Morristown, Tenn., 500 S. Davy Crockett Parkway, Inman Humanities Theatre at Walters State Community College, through April 10, 8 p.m., matinees, 2 p.m. The Fully Monty. Rated R for mature audiences only. For tickets, (423) 318-8331, or www.etcplays.org.

BARTER THEATRE: Abingdon, Va., Barter Theater, through April 16, Xanadu; through April 16, Treasure Island; Barter Stage II, through April 16, Civil War Voices; through April 17, Age of Arousal; through April 23, Journey Through The Mind: Edgar Allan Poe; through April 23, Eye Of the Storm. (276) 628-3991 or www.bartertheatre.com.

BLUE MOON DINNER THEATRE: Johnson City, Tenn., 215 E. Main St., through May 8, The Foreigner, 6:30 p.m. dinner; 7:30 p.m. play begins, $44.79; Sunday matinees, April 14 and May 8, doors open 1 p.m. dinner service begins immediately and curtain is 2 p.m., $33. (423) 232-1350 or www.BlueMoonDinnerTheatre.com.

JONESBOROUGH REPERTORY THEATRE: Jonesborough Tenn., 125½ W. Main St., through April 10, Disney’s High School Musical. Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, added show, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. Tickets: $12 general admission and $10 for students and seniors. (423) 753-1010 or www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.

LAMPLIGHT THEATRE: Fall Branch, Tenn., 441 Horton Hwy., April 8-10, 13-17, 20-24 and 27, May 1, 7 p.m. Friend of Sinners, an Easter musical of the passion, 7 p.m. Wednesday-Saturdays; matinee, 2 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sundays; youth night, April 21, Billy Wayne concert, 6 p.m. prior to show. No performances on Mondays and Tuesdays. Suggested donation, $8 adults/$5 students/children 12 and under free. For reservations and info: (423) 348-7610 or www.lamplighttheatre.com.

PARAMOUNT CENTER: Bristol, Tenn., 518 State St., April 8, 7:30 p.m. Mark Nizer, comedian and juggler. Adult, $20/senior, student $18/children 12 and under $10. Group of 8 or more $14; April 13-14, 7:30 p.m., April 15, 8 p.m., April16, 2:30 p.m. King College presents Pippin, $10 adults/$7.50 seniors/$5 students. (423) 274-8920 or www.etix.com.

EMORY & HENRY COLLEGE THEATRE DEPARTMENT: Studio Theatre, April 14-16, 7:30 p.m. April 17, 4 p.m. An evening of Surrealist Theatre: Masterlinck’s, The Blind and Apollinaire’s, The Breasts of Tiresias. Advanced reservations recommended. Free to E&H students, faculty and staff. Tickets: $3 for other students; $8 adults advance/$10 at door. (276) 944-6846 or aatcoulth@ehc.edu.

VIRGINIA INTERMONT COLLEGE THEATRE: Trayer Theatre of the Anne R. Worrell Fine Arts Center, April 14-16, 7:30 p.m. and April 17, 2:30 p.m. Me and My Girl, $10 adults/$5 for students and senior citizens. (276) 466-7973 or e-mail bonnygable@vic.edu.

MCGLOTHLIN-STREET THEATRE: Milligan, Tenn., Milligan College’s Gregory Center for the Liberal Arts, April 14-16, 7:30 p.m., April 17, 2:30 p.m. Milligan College presents You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, $10, student tickets $5. (423) 461-8733 or www.milligan.edu/arts.

KINGSPORT THEATRE GUILD: Renaissance Center, April 15, 7 p.m., April 16, 2 p.m. and April 23, 2 p.m. Charlotte’s Web. Children $6/adults, $8. (423) 392-8427 or www.kingsporttheatre.org.

OPERA

METROPOLITAN OPERA: Bristol’s Tinseltown, April 9, 1 p.m. Rossini’s le Comte Ory. Tickets: $15 to $22. (276) 669-2091.

KNOXVILLE OPERA: April 8, 8 p.m. April 10, 2:30 p.m. Bellini’s Puritani. Tickets: $18 to $91; Downtown Gay Street and Market Square, April 9, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Rossini Festival Italian Street Fair. (865) 524-0795.

FILM

ARTS ARRAY: Abingdon, Va., Cinemall, April 11-12, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. both days. Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere. Faculty, staffs and students with current ID’s from supporting institutions will be admitted free of charge. Others may attend for $7.50. bjennings@vhcc.edu or (276) 739-2447.

PERFORMING ARTS

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Pound, Va., April 7, 7:30 p.m. William Inge’s Bus Stop performed by Montana Repertory Theatre, $12 adults/$8 seniors/$6 students. (276) 376-4520 or www.pro-art-va.org.

ARTS SERIES: Bristol, Tenn., 701 Florida Ave., First Presbyterian Church, April 10, 3 p.m. concert featuring saxophonist, Ashu. Suggested donation of $10, adults/$5 students. (423) 764-7176.

JONESBOROUGH COMMUNITY PLAY: Jonesborough, Tenn., Booker T. Washington School, McKinney Center, April 28-May 21. Performances of Jonesborough Yarn Production of I Am Home will be Thursdays-Saturdays, 7 p.m., matinee performances Saturdays, 2 p.m. Tickets: Adults $16/students, seniors 65 and over, $14. Tickets available now at (423) 753-1010 or www.jonesboroughtn.org.

FESTIVAL

SOUTH GREENE BAND BAZAAR: Greeneville, Tenn., April 9, 1:30 p.m. outdoor music fest featuring Jimmie D & B-Movie blues, food, crafts, auction all part of fundraiser for South Greene Band program. $10 adults/$5 students, 6-18 and college students with a valid ID/children 5 and under free. (423) 634-3790 or e-mail douym@greenek12.org.

HONAKER REDBUD FESTIVAL: Honaker, Va., April 9-10, 15-17 with music, canoe race, beauty pageants, charity fun run and family walk, car show, arts and crafts show, fun day, pet show and gospel sing, food, bird and wildflower walk, etc. (276) 889-1778 or www.honakerredbudfest.com.

MID-ATLANTIC GARDEN FAIRE: Abingdon, Va., Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, April 15-17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Theme: Blooms for All Seasons with various speakers, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, plant and soil clinic, Garden Café with food and lots more. $5 per day/$10 run of show/children under 12 free. (276) 619-9255 or www.gardenfaire.net.

SPRING FESTIVAL: Blountville, Tenn., football field (behind Blountville Elementary School), April 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Main focus is Welcome to Blountville for the Akard Elementary students. There will be concessions, face painting, games, inflatables and more. BES PTA will sell Tiger Spirit wristbands at the gate for $4 which allows unlimited entry on the inflatables. There also will be vendor spots available around the track for $20 per spot. Vendors contact blountvilleelementarypta@yahoo.com by April 21.

PLUMB ALLEY DAY: Abingdon, Va., May 28 with arts, crafts, clothing, jewelry, yard sale goods, food, etc. Proceeds from Plumb Alley Day support organizations in Abingdon and Washington County. (276) 608-0285 or www.abingdonkiwanis.org.

GATHERING IN THE GAP MUSIC FESTIVAL: Big Stone Gap, Va., Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, May 28, a music festival celebrating the rich tradition of old-time, Americana and bluegrass music found in Southwest Virginia. Featured guests will be the Grascals. For information, (276) 523-1322 or www.gatheringinthegapmusicfestival.com.

VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS FESTIVAL: Abingdon, Va., July 23-Aug. 7, Impressions of the Highlands. For information, call the Festival Office at (276) 623-5266 or e-mail vhf@eva.org.

MUSIC/DANCE

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

BALLROOM FOX TROT: Bristol, Va., 628 Cumberland St., Bristol Ballet, April 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fox Trot class followed by social dancing. $10 per person. No partner required. Refreshments to share.

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

BUFFALO RURITAN CLUB: Bluff City, corner of Beaver Creek Road, April 9, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Senior Express. Horace Cressell. (423) 967-1651.

CARTER FOLD: Hiltons, Va., April 9, 7:30 p.m., Raymond McLain and the Morehead State University Traditional Music Ensemble. $7, adults/$1 for children 6-11/under age 6, free. (276) 386-6054, www.carterfamilyfold.org.

CHILHOWIE LIONS CLUB: Smyth County. April 8, 7-10 p.m., East Ky. Tyme, $5. (276) 686-6415.

COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Va., Alt. Rt. 58, April 9, 7:30-10:30 p.m., East Ky Tyme, $5 adults/$1 children, 2-11; Jam session each Tuesday, 7 p.m.; Country line dance classes begin April 11, 6 p.m. beginners, 7 p.m. intermediate, each Monday for six weeks, $20. per person.  (276) 679-3541.

CROOKED ROAD GENERAL STORE: Bristol, Va., 6292 Gate City Hwy. Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., supper 5:30 p.m. for Monday music jam and first Saturday of each month. Jams taped for Mountain Music Showcase TV show. (276) 644-9958.

DAMASCUS GENERAL STORE: Damascus, Va., 1004 S. Shady Avenue. April 9, 7 p.m. Lighting Charlie, $3. www.DamascusGeneralStore.com.

EASTMAN SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE CLUB: Kingsport, Tenn., Eastman Lodge, Bays Mountain. Evening dances second, fourth Saturdays. (423) 229-3771.

ELKS CLUB: Elizabethton, Tenn., 1000 N. Sycamore St. April 8, 7-10 p.m., Ramblin Rose. (423) 538-8568.

FAMILY BLUEGRASS: Lebanon, Va., 1718 US Highway 19, April 9, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Southern Breeze. Adults/$5, under 12 free. Concession opens 5:30 p.m. (276) 794-9067.

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

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

IRON HORSE BOOT SCOOTIN’ BARN: Damascus, Va., 30460 Blossom Road, Hwy. 58. April 8, oldies music by Earl Humphrey and Music Memories; April 9, Pool Hall Country, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Dance lessons Saturday’s 5:30-6:30 p.m. (276) 202-7413 or hsalewsky@yahoo.com.

LAY’S HARDWARE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Coeburn, Va., 409 Front St., April 8, 7:30 p.m. Kelly Nelson Band. Doors open 6 p.m. $5 adults/$1 children 6-12. (276) 395-5360, (276) 395-3323 or www.laysharedware.com.

MS. GERTA’S: Wytheville, Va., 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, Tenn., Holiday Inn Lounge, S. Roan St. Mondays, 7 p.m. Carolina Shag free basic lesson. (423) 878-5877 or (423) 239-5906.

OUTDOORSMEN CLUB: Kingsport, Tenn., 4535 Kingsport Hwy. 11-W, Outdoorsmen Building, April 8, Distant Thunder; April 9, Distant Thunder, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5. (423) 943-5600 or jdaryl@comcast.net.

RASCALS: Kingsport, Tenn., 125 Cumberland St., April 8, 7-10 p.m. with Kids Our Age for 50 plus. $5 with tickets on sale at door. Bring finger food to share.

SINGLEVISION: Kingsport, Tenn., Broad Street United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, April 11, 6:30 p.m. special Easter music, The Cross and the Resurrection with John Powers. Dinner, 6:30 p.m. $6. Program starts 7:15 p.m. Reservations for dinner by noon April 8, (423) 224-1502. No reservations for program only. (423) 246-1727.

TACOMA COMMUNITY CENTER: Tacoma, Va., Stone Mountain Road, April 9, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Bluegrass Jam Session. Doors open 6 p.m. Free. Buffet supper starting 6 p.m., $5. (276) 679-1164.

TRISTATE SINGLES, INC.: Kingsport, Tenn., 257 Walker St., Old Lynn View High School Cafeteria, April 9, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Dance with The Mailmen, playing 7-10 p.m. membership fee, $10. Bring finger food or snacks to share. Sodas will be provided. Members $7/Guests $10. (423) 357-4096, (423) 384-1469 or www.tristatesingles.inc.com.

VISIONS NIGHTCLUB: Johnson City, Tenn., 1121 N. Roan St. Regular Friday night dance, 7-10 p.m. Two-step, cha-cha-Schottische, East and West coast swing, rumba, hustle, waltz and line dances. (423) 929-0920.

AUDITIONS

BLUE MOON DINNER THEATRE: Johnson City, Tenn., 215 East Main St., April 10, 7-9 p.m. auditions for actors and actresses 18 and over for 2011/2012 season. (423) 232-1350 or www.bluemoondinnertheatre.com.

BRISTOL MUSIC CLUB SCHOLARSHIP: Bristol, Tenn., The First Presbyterian Church, May 7, Students in grades 4-12 taking private music lessons and live within a 15 mile radius of Bristol, TN-VA are eligible to compete. Solo performers in voice, piano, organ, classical guitar and standard orchestral on concert band instruments may enter to vie for over $5,500 in scholarship monies. Applications must be received by April 20. (423) 764-7176.

FUSION SHOWCASE: Johnson City, Tenn., East Tennessee State University, seeking cultural talent/entertainment. Anyone who sings, dances, does storytelling, music, etc to sign up ASAP. Reply to MCSTAFFTS@mail.etsu.edu or come by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. (423) 439-6171.

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. Sponsors needed for this event. (865) 385-2068.

MUSICIANS, SINGERS NEEDED: Wise, Va., 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: Blountville, Tenn., Factory Stores of America, 3564 Shadowtown Road, Suite 247, I-81 at Exit 66. Of Sweet Adelines International, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Seeking new members. (423) 646-2176 or (276) 628-8817.

FIFE AND DRUM CORPS: Elizabethton, Tenn., 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area. Each Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. Experienced fife players and drummers and anyone musically inclined from age 12 and up. (423) 543-5808.

EXHIBITS

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MUSEUM STATE PARK: Big Stone Gap, Va., For Love of Money displays coins and paper notes from around the world; through May 31, “A Stitch in Time” Quilt Show.  (276) 523-1322 or www.swvamuseum.org.

CHILHOWIE ART PLACE: Chilhowie, Va., 127 East Main St., through April 29, Exhibit by Richard Houser; reception April 17, 2-4 p.m.; April 21, 12-1 p.m. artist luncheon, reservations requested by calling Edna Love at (276) 759-1800.

MILLIGAN ART GALLERY: Milligan College, Tenn., April 7-9, Beauty & Identity Unmasked, a photography exhibit by  Milligan College senior, Sabrina Graham, of Bristol, Tenn.; Opening reception April 3, 2-4 p.m. in the gallery, lower level of Miligan’s Derthick Hall. (800) 447-5922 or www.milligan.edu/arts.

STAR MUSEUM: Abingdon, Va. 170 E. Main St. Through July, A Summers for All Seasons, tribute to Andrew Rowan Summers, Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. or by appointment. (276) 608-7452, star@eva.org or Star Museum’s Facebook page.

ARTS DEPOT: Abingdon, Va. Spotlight Gallery, April 10-May 28, Exhibit by Elizabeth Libby Scroggin, Walking in the Woods; Artist reception April 10, 2-4 p.m.; Members Gallery, through May 21, Works of Richard Brumleve, Toni Indicott, Donna Kaylor and Nadya Warthen-Gibson on dislay; Spotlight Gallery, through April 9, Ken Simmelink of Elizabethton, Tenn., exhibit, Beauty in Beasts. (276) 628-9091 or www.abingdonartsdepot.org.

VIRGIE R. FLEENOR ART GALLERY: Bristol, Va., 701 Goode St., Bristol Public Library, through April, paintings by Carole Farris Blevins.

1912 GALLERY: Emory, Va., Emory & Henry College, April 13-May 6, paintings by Ray Kleinlein; Board of Visitors Lounge of Van Dyke Center, April 12, 7:30 p.m., Kleinlein will speak about his work during Artalk. (276) 944-6866 or mhower@ehc.edu.

HANDS ON MUSEUM: Johnson City, Tenn., 315 E. Main St., various April activities: Let’s go fly a kite; Egyptian Frieze: Learn About Egyptian art by designing a small mural (known as a frieze) that tells a story using watercolors; Children Just Like Me Feature Exhibit; Celebrate Find a Rainbow Day; Mr. Stuffee Teaches Nutrition; Hot Tea & Totes; Girl Scout Earth Day Celebration; Go With The Flow: Learn all about keeping our planet beautiful in honor of Earth Day; Cha-ching!; Going Green Workshop; Celebrate National Jelly Bean Day, etc.; Closed April 24 for Easter. (423) 434-HAND.

WILDERNESS ROAD REGIONAL MUSEUM: Newbern, Va., 5240 Wilderness Road. Sewing classes Monday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring own sewing machine. (540) 674-4835.

MUSEUM OF THE MIDDLE APPALACHIANS: Saltville, Va., Saltville Hall: N&W Train Depots from Roanoke to Bristol – Photo exhibit of passengers depots on the Norfolk and Western Railroad. 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. Monday-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday 1-4 p.m. (276) 496-3633 or www.museum-mid-app.org.

WILLIAM KING MUSEUM: Abingdon, Va., 415 Academy Drive, April 7, Treasures of World Art: Goya, Dali and More; Through June 19, Price-Strongwell Galleries: Mischief-Making: Contemporary Craftsman Jake Cress; through March 20, Thinking Postmodern: Selections from the Radford University Art Museum; Panoramic Gallery: through Sept. 4, Exhibits by Gretchen Batcheller, Ray Stratton, David Underwood and Kristi Taylor. Tours at Two: free guided tour of exhibitions, second Sunday, 2 p.m. Taking applications for art camp. Curatorial Department or www.williamkingmuseum.org. (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, Tenn., replica of an old-time stagecoach on-site in the barn. (423) 335-5552 or www.netherlandinn.com.

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER: Abingdon, Va., Exit 14 of Interstate 81, 2^nd floor Art Wall, through March, paintings by Washington County native Minnie Ma Scyphers (1898-1990); Lobby: On permanent display works by Kyle Buckland. (276) 619-4300.

EDITH BOLLING WILSON BIRTHPLACE FOUNDATION AND MUSEUM: Wytheville, Va., exhibit through April of Victorian actresses by Ken Smith, historical artist; Exhibit of The Electric Past and the Future Come Together, Edith Bolling Wilson’s Electric Car. (276) 223-3484, www.edithbollingwilson.org.

KINGSPORT ARTISTS: Kingsport, Tenn., Main Arts Center and Downtown Kingsport Association seeking artists interested in showing work. (423) 246-6550.

LITERATURE

ABINGDON PUBLIC LIBRARY’S DISCOVERY SERIES: NOVELTEA BOOK CLUB: Abingdon, Va., 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.

SUNDAY WITH FRIENDS: Washington County Public Library, April 17, Abingdon actress Quinn Hawkesworth will help celebrate national poetry month with a performance of the Belle of Amherst which dramatizes the life and celebrates the poetic achievement of Emily Dickinson. ltabor@wcpl.net.

LECTURE

CONVOCATION SERIES: Bristol, Va., VI College, Harrison-Jones, April 7, 7 p.m. “O Little Town of Bethlehem”, documentary exploring the relationships between Palestinian and Israeli children in the ancient city of Bethlehem. The film will be followed by convocation director Randy Smith leading a discussion about hope for relations in the troubled Middle East improving with the next generation. (276) 466-7179 or e-mail randysmith@vic.edu.

THE CHILHOWIE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Chilhowie, Va., town hall community room, April 10, 3 p.m. with guest speaker, Dan Kegley, President of the Archaeological Society of Virginia who will speak on the presservation and study of Virginia’s prehistoric and historic sites and cultural resource with emphasis on Southwest Virginia. (276) 646-5862, (276) 646-5792 or (276) 646-3404.

CIVIL WAR FACTS & FICTION: Big Stone Gap, Va., Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, April 10, 2-3 p.m. Civil War novelist, Steven Wilson will speak. (276) 523-1322.

ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT SERIES: Abingdon, Va., Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Executive Auditorium, March 31, 7:30 p.m., lecture by Braven Beaty of The Nature Conservancy on the success of mussel reintroduction into the Clinch and Powell Rivers in Southwest. (276) 739-2447 or bjennings@vhcc.edu.

GUEST SPEAKER: Kingsport, Tenn., 1200 E. Center St., Kingsport Renaissance Center, April 14, 7 p.m. Margie Hunter, author of Gardening with the Native Plants of Tennessee: The Spirit of Place, will speak on Native Plants Through the Seasons: A Gardener’s Almanac. (423) 348-6572 or e-mail jnjmoore@embarqmail.com.

ETC.

LIBRARY WEEK: Bristol, Va., Bristol Public Library, April 12, 7 p.m. Your Book is Just Clicks Away: A How-to Workshop on Self Puiblishing online led by library director, Jud Barry; April 13, 1 p.m. 5^th anniversary of new building; April 15, 6:30 p.m. Spring Gala featuring Dorothea Benton Frank, dinner, drinks and dancing wil provide “Lowcountry Summer Night.”, $75 ticket required at Bristol Train Station; April 15, 1:30 p.m. J. Kegley Meeting Room, free, open to public, however, reserved seating is available for $20. (276) 821-6148 or www.bristol-library.org.

75^th ANNIVERSARY MEETING: Abingdon, Va., Martha Washington Inn Banquet Room, April 7, 6 p.m. anniversary meeting of Historical Society of Washington County, Va. Tickets: $25 per person and include dinner. Tickets: Historical Society’s Library on Depot Square in Abingdon, or at the Abingdon Convention & Visitors Center on Cummings Street. (276) 623-8337 or www.hswcv.org.

COAL CAMP TOUR: Big Stone Gap, Va., April 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guided bus tour with Dr. Lawrence Fleenor of area coal camps. The tour will include an overview of Poplar HIll, depart the Southwest Virginia Museum and travel to the coal camp areas of Imboden, Exeter, Keokee, Stonega, Osaka, Roda, Derby and Dunbar and the town of Appalachia. $15 per person, bring own lunch or pre-purchase a lunch from the museum for $5. Pre-registration and payment required by April 1. Limited space. (276) 523-1322.

WHITE’S MILL: Abingdon, Va., 12291 White’s Mill Road, free tours of the 1790’s grist mill will be given Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Picnic area and nature trail open. Accepting submissions for cookbook. Mail recipe to: White’s Mill Mercantile, 13101 Lindell Road, Meadowview, Va., 24361. (276) 628-2960 or www.whitesmill.org.

SEEKING ARTISANS: Big Stone Gap, Va., May 28, Gathering in the Gap Music Festival seeking artisans to create, display and sell their works. Themes are country, primitive, rustic, shabby chic, vintage and traditional and contemporary folk art. Items should include mediums such as textiles, handcrafted furniture, metalworking, artwork, original art, pottery gourmet foods, basket making, instrument making, stained glass, jewelry making, soap making, etc. (276) 523-1322 or www.gatheringinthegapmusicfestival.com.

CALL FOR ARTISTS

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

INVITATION TO LOCAL ARTISANS: Clintwood, Va. Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center accepting 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: Chilhowie, Va., The Art Place of Chilhowie. Offering space for studios, gallery shop, classroom for artists, craft people in Smyth County, neighboring communities. (276) 496-3734.

EXHIBIT PROPOSALS: Abingdon, Va., Art Depot accepting works for their juried spotlight gallery during 2012. Deadline for submission is noon May 7. No late proposals will be accepted. All media are eligible and you do not have to be a member of the association to submit a proposal. For detailed information, call (276) 628-9091 or www.abingdonartsdepot.org.

 COMMUNITY

TAX RETURNS: Abingdon, Va., 174 East Main St., Suite B, The Washington County Commissioner of the Revenue’s office will prepare and file your Virginia State Income Tax Returns free of charge. Bring completed federal tax return, copies of any W-2 or 1099 and any other tax information. Completed forms will be checked as well. Office open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (276) 676-6270.

AARP TAX ASSISTANCE: Blountville, Tenn., Sullivan County Public Library, through April 12, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointments necessary; Colonial Heights Branch Library. By appointment only.

ANNUAL PLANT SALE: Bristol, Tenn., Bristol Motor Speedway, Earhart Campground, April 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sullivan County Soil Conservation District Board will sell plants such as bareroot shade, flowering, fruit trees and shrubs in 3 gallon containers. Also pears, Maples, redbuds, flowering cherries, apple, peach, etc. All proceeds go to scholarship fund. (423) 323-8012, Ext. 3.

GOLDEN EAGLE FUNDRAISER 5K: Blountville, Tenn., Northeast State University, April 9, 2^nd annual Tri Cities Christian School Fundraiser 5K. 8:15 a.m. Kids One Mile Fun run; 9 a.m. 5k Run/Walk. Awards and ribbons given. beckybenzer@charter.net with questions. Registration forms online at www.runtricities.org.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Shelby Lodge No. 162, April 9, 5-7 p.m., $10 adult/$5 children under 12. Carry outs welcome. Auction to follow dinner. Proceeds to benefit Shelby Lodge.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: Richlands, Va. One $300 Scholarship will be awarded to any Richlands High School senior with a 2.5 GPA or greater offered by the Richlands Chamber. For information and an application form (276) 963-3385 or the Richlands Area Chamber office. Applications are available on line by e-mailing richlandschamber@roadrunner.com or visitng the Richlands High School Guidance office. Deadline for submission April 22.

PLANT SWAP: Johnson City, 929 West Watauga Ave., Mize Farm & Garden Supply, first Saturday of each month through Nov. 5, 11 a.m. Trade plants/seeds/cuttings/bulbs you have too many of, for something you don’t have. (423) 434-1800 or e-mail vaughn at boybudgie@charter.net.

CHOP: Bristol, Va.,100 Piedmont St., Southeast Culinary and Hospitality College Grand Ballroom, April 8, 6:30 p.m. High Times on the High Seas, leading up to the 100^th anniversary of that historic voyage of the Titanic, $25. A silent auction will be held to benefit the Community Hospitality Outreach Program which promotes healthful lifestyles in the area. (276) 591-5699.

CAMP TA-PA-WIN-GO: Watauga, Tenn., April 9-10, Teen Spring Retreat with games, ropes course, zipwire, Bible study and more. For grades 6-12; April 16, Ignite, an evening of fun, games, crazy prizes, Bible study and more for 9th-12th grades. (423) 543-2201 or www.cbmcamp.com.

FAMILY HISTORY INSTITUTE: Wytheville, Va., Meeting Center, April 9, Registration for the 16^th Family History Institute of Southwest Virginia. Purpose of the institute is to hear guest speakers on a variety of genealogical and historical subjects. Registration form available at WCGHA, P.O. Box 1601, Wytheville, Va. 24382, call (276) 228-3420 or (276) 228-2445. Electronic copy available at wythevogha@gmail.com.

BRISTOL CIVITAN PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Bristol, Tenn., 425 Volunteer Parkway, Applebee’s, April 9, 8-10 a.m., $5 donation to support local projects.

CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT: Tazewell, Va., Crab Orchard Museum, April 15-17, Skirmish at Jeffersonville Civil War Reenactment with costumed re-enactors encamped on the Pisgah property with various activities. Weekend passes: adults, $10/kids 7-12, $5/kids 6 and under/free Friday night admission; single day passes; adults, $5/kids 7-12, $3/kids 6 and under free. (276) 988-6755 or info@craborchardmuseum.com.

HIGH SCHOOL BAND YARD SALE: Abingdon, Va. High School Gym, April 16, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Giant Yard Sale. April 15, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Drop off donated items for the Abingdon High School Gym.

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAMILY FUN DAY: Emory, Va., Emory & Henry College, King Center Gym. April 16, 2-5 p.m. There will be games, Zumba demos, prizes, health screenings, info and representatives from various community organizations and agencies. (276) 944-6748 or rgrossman@ehc.edu.

FAMILY FUN DAY: Emory, Va., Emory & Henry College’s King Center Gym, April 16, 2-5 p.m. Free event will feature fun and interesting ways to explore community resources and will offer something for all ages. In addition to prizes, games, demonstrations and entertainment, this year’s event will offer Zumba classes, wellness screenings, music classes for the children and technology resources for parents. (276) 944-6748 for information.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: Richlands, Va. Two $750 Scholarships will be awarded to any Richlands High School senior with a 2.5 GPA or greater offered by the Richlands Rotary Club. For information and an application form (276) 963-3385 or the Richlands Area Chamber office. Applications are available on line by e-mailing richlandschamber@roadrunner.com or visitng the Richlands High School Guidance office. Deadline for submission April 22.

MOUNT ROGERS NATURALIST RALLY: Konnarock, Va., Community Center, May 6-7. Doug Ogle will present a program about Whitetop Mountain. www.mountrogersnaturalistrally.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.

CRUSIN’ CLASSICS CAR CLUB: Abingdon, Va., 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

EASTER

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA: Jonesborough, Tenn., International Storytelling Center, April 16, 1-3 p.m. Free event open to children 12 and under. Activities will include pictures with the Easter bunny, egg hunt, free food, face painting, a balloon artist, petting zoo, as well as games and crafts. There will also be a dump truck, fire truck and a police car with K9 Sgt. Rio. (423) 753-1010.

EASTER EGG HUNT: Marion, Va., Hungry Mother State Park, April 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Face painting, balloons, inflatable rides, food, Easter bunny and egg hunt. (276) 781-7400.

EASTER DRAMA: Bristol, Tenn., 3055 West State St., New Grace Baptist Church, April 22-23, 7 p.m. Easter drama, The Decision. (423) 652-2938, info@newgracebaptistchurch.org, or www.newgracebaptistchuch.org.

EASTER EGG HUNT: Bristol, Va., 105 North St., St. Luke United Methodist Church. (276) 669-2441.

URBAN EGGSCAPADE: Johnson City, Tenn., April 23, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Easter egg hunt for 0-5 year olds at Majestic Park, 11 a.m.; noon for 6-12 year olds throughout the downtown region.Organizers are asking for donations of eggs, activities and volunteers to help the morning of the event. E-mail paeventstn@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/positiveapproachevents.

EASTER EGG HUNT: Rye Cove Community church in conjunction with Natural Tunnel State Park, April 23, 2 p.m. Hunt is for toddlers to 17 year olds. Lunch will be provided. Arrive at least 15 minutes before egg hunt begins.

PASSOVER CELEBRATION: Abingdon, Va., 19407 Bethel road, Bethel Schoolhouse Ministry, April 23, 6 p.m. Passover program will be presented by Man Hu Ministries from Whitesburg, Ky. It will provide a step-by-step illustration of the Last Supper, including a buffet meal, along with Davidic Dance and Pageantry. Reservations only. For tickets, contact Gary or Darlene Huff at (877) 616-2648 by April 15.

EASTER EGG HUNT: Bristol, Va., 400 Old Airport Road, Gethsemane Baptist Church, April 23, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Games for all ages, Easter bunny, face painting, hot dog lunch, prizes, devotions, etc. (276) 466-8016.

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE: Bristol, Va.,105 North St., St. Luke United Methodist Church, April 24, 7 a.m. Sunrise service with breakfast, sponsored by the St. Luke Men’s Club to follow. The St. Luke Choir will perform its Easter Cantata at 11 a.m. (276) 669-2441.

SUNRISE SERVICE: Marion, Va., Scratch Gravel Road, Russel’s Chapel Church, April 24, 6 a.m.

    HEALTH

PURIFICATION AND WEIGHT LOSS: Bristol, Va., 2110 Euclid Ave., Gillenwater Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and Nutrition Center, April 12, 6 p.m. Workshop with guest speaker, Jeannine M. Purcell, sharing her knowledge and experience about How Purifying the Body Can Lead to Weight Loss.

TRI-CITIES GOES RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON: Kingsport, Tenn. MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center, April 29, co-host of Good Morning America, Joan Lunden, keynote speaker, will speak about Go Red for Women, a national initiative of the American heart Association to empower women to take charge of their heart health. There will also be sessions on heart health, healthy cooking, wealth health and nutrition, exercise, silent auction and music, $65 available at Wellmont Foundation, (423) 230-8550 or www.wellmont.org.

COMMUNITY COUNSELING CLINIC: Johnson City Tenn., East Tennessee State University offers free services, covering wide range of issues, to individuals, couples and families. Anyone living in the area is eligible for services. Evening hours can be arranged in addition to daytime appointments. The clinic has several private counseling rooms in Warf-Pickel Hall on the campus of ETSU. For more information or appointments, call (423) 439-7679.

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.

PAGEANTS

HONAKER REDBUD FESTIVAL BEAUTY PAGEANTS: Honaker, Va., Honaker High School Auditorium, April 9. The Princess Pageant will begin at 4 p.m. and the Jr. Miss, Miss Redbud and Ms. Redbud will follow, 7 p.m. Pageants are open to girls from all areas from ages 1 day and older. Entry fee, $30. Admission $3 adults/$2 students. (276) 873-4375, (276) 873-7393 or (276) 873-4748.

CHILDREN

PRE-K APPLICATIONS: Wise County schools now taking applications for 2011-2012 Pre-K Program from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parents should apply at the nearest school during the application period. Students must be four years old on or before Sept. 30, 2011. Bring birth certificate or other proof of birth date and social security card to the school. Information available from principal or guidance counselor at the nearest primary or elementary school or Kitty Wyatt, (276) 328-6220.

PEOPLE INCORPORATED OF VIRGINIA: Accepting applications in Bristol city, Washington and Russell County for children 3 and 4 years of age. Options include the home and center-based Head Start Program. The program offers educational, medical, and dental services and daily meals without cost, as well as parent involvement and family services for the entire family. Services to children with disabilities are a vital part of the program. Call (276) 623-9000 or (276) 889-0999 for information. People Incorporated serves participants regardless of race, color, sex, ability or national origin.

ABINGDON UNITED CHILDREN’S CENTER: Abingdon, Va., 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 children with significant delays and special needs. The children must live in the Sullivan County Schools district and be 3 to 21 years old, home schooled or attending a private school. Screenings will be conducted for Autism, deafness, developmentally delayed, emotionally disturbed, functionally delayed, health impaired, hearing impaired, intellectual disability, intellectually gifted, multiple disabilities, physically/orthopedic impaired, learning disability, speech/language impairment, traumatic brain injury and visually impaired. 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, (423) 764-7366.

BOOK SIGNING

BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY: Bristol, Va., 701 Goode St., J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room, April 9, 2 p.m., book signing and discussion of a writer’s process by Greg Lilly, to benefit the Friends of the Library. (276) 645-8980.

 ONGOING

BINGO: Belfast-Rosedale Volunteer Fire Department, every Thursday, 7 p.m. Doors open 5 p.m. $1,000 jackpot every week.

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

COMMEMORATIVE ORNAMENTS: Bristol Kiwanis Club has Bristol landmark ornaments. $10 per ornament. Available at Victor Hardy Jewelers, Jean Burnette Boxwood, Akard Funeral Home and Buntings. Anna Horne (423) 878-5946 or Virginia Rutherford (423) 764-5972.

ABINGDON SENIOR CENTER: Abingdon, Va., 300 Senior Dr., free senior Tuesday breakfast, first, second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 8:45 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, 6:30 p.m. Light dinner, 5:45 p.m., $6 per person. (276) 628-5859; Nutrition education, third Tuesday, 10 a.m. (276) 676-6309.

WE CARE DINNERS: Abingdon, Va., 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.

PARKS

BAYS MOUNTAIN PARK: Each Saturday night in April, Bays Mountain Astronomy Club presents StarWatch with sessions April 9, 16 and 23, 8:30 p.m.; Solar Viewing at domed observatory, (if clear) Saturday and Sunday, 3-3:30 p.m. (423) 229-9449 or robcole@kingsporttn.gov.

NATURAL TUNNEL STATE PARK: Duffield, Va., Cove Ridge Center, through April 10, Women’s Wellness Weekend designed especially for women, $149 which includes meals and activities, plus shared lodging available for a reasonable price. (800) 933-7275 or www.virginiastateparks.gov; Amphitheater, Earth Day Rummage roundup and sale donations accepted through April 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. days. Sale will be held April 15, 5-7 p.m. ($5 Fee), April 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (no fee). Pickup available for Scott County residents, (276) 940-2674 to pick up.

SYCAMORE SHOALS STATE HISTORIC AREA: Elizabethton, Tenn., 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.

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