Entertainment Calendars

NIGHTLIFE

ACOUSTIC COFFEEHOUSE: Johnson City, Tenn.,  415 W. Walnut St. Feb. 11, 8 p.m., Jenna Lindbo and Neil Cribbs; Feb. 12, 8 p.m., The Barker Brothers and Ayatollah Gold; Feb. 13, 8 p.m., Joe Evins Overton and Jubal’s Kin. (423) 434-9872.

BRISTOL VFW: Bristol, Tenn., 14 16th St. and W. State Street. Feb. 12, 8 p.m., Benny Wilson Band. (423) 764-0381.

THE BUSPIT: Kingsport, Tenn.,  240 E. Main St. Feb. 12, 8:30 p.m., Damon Johnson, $5. www.thebuspit.com or (423) 578-2336.

CAPONE'S: Johnson City, Tenn., 227 E. Main St. Feb. 11, 9 p.m., The Dirty Guv'Nahs; Feb. 12, 8 p.m., The Loudest Cure Benefit for the American Cancer Society with Christian Kohran, Last in Line, Thee Birds ov Paradise, Wormwood Earth and Demon Waffle, $5. www.caponesjc.com or (423) 928-2295.

COUNTRY CLUB BAR AND GRILL: Bristol, 3080 W. State St. Feb. 12, 9 p.m., James Meadows. (423) 844-0400.

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. Feb. 11, 9 p.m., Reverent Payton's Big Damn Band, $16; Feb. 12, 9 p.m., Sonia, $16; Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., Count This Penny, $8. www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.

ELECTRIC COWBOY: Johnson City, Tenn.,  1805 N. Roan St. Feb. 10, 8 p.m., The Gunslinger Band; Feb. 17, 8 p.m., Tarnished Nation. (423) 928-0022.

HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, Tenn., 235 E. Main St. Feb. 17, 8 p.m., A City Under Siege and Roman Riot. (423) 926-3896.

MACHIAVELLI'S: Bristol, Tenn., 8 5th St. Feb. 10, 9 p.m., Brim Leal; Feb. 11, 9 p.m., H.B. Beverly; Feb. 12, 9 p.m., Tobias Time. (423) 573-9955.

OLD MILL: Lebanon, Va.,  44 Mill Dr. Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m., Balsam Ridge; Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., The Harris Brothers. (276) 889-4310.

O'MAINNIN'S: Bristol, Tenn.,  712 State St. Feb. 10, 10 p.m., Ryan Ward; Feb. 11, 10 p.m., Annabella's Curse and Red County Gospel; Feb. 12, 10 p.m., Flipside Runner; Feb. 14, 10 p.m., Open Jam; Feb. 15, 10 p.m., Acoustic Open Mic. www.myspace.com/omainninspub or (423) 844-0049.

ONE12 Downtown: Johnson City, Tenn., 112 Tipton St. Feb. 11, 11 p.m., DJ Amplified. (423) 631-0505.

ORANGE PEEL: Asheville, N.C., 101 Biltmore Ave. Feb. 10-11, 9 p.m., Yonder Mountain String Band, $25. www.theorangepeel.net. (828) 225-5851.

STATE LINE BAR & GRILLE: Bristol, Tenn., 423 State St. Feb. 11, 9 p.m., Crazy Karaoke with Michael. (423) 652-0792.

CIVIC CENTERS

ASHEVILLE CIVIC CENTER: Asheville, N.C., March 5, 8 p.m., Bright Eyes, $27.50. (828) 259-5544.

FREEDOM HALL: Johnson City, Tenn., Feb. 25-27, Disney On Ice: Princess Classics, $17-$42. (423) 461-4884.

HARRAH'S: Cherokee, N.C. Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., The O'Jays, $30; March 5, 7:30 p.m., Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson, $40-$75; March 11, 9 p.m., Michael Bolton, $35-$65. (828) 497-7777.

KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM AND COLISEUM: Knoxville, Tenn., March 26, 7:30 p.m., Miranda Lambert, Justin Moore and Josh Kelley, $26-$48.75. (865) 215-8999.

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Greeneville, Tenn., Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., The Lettermen, $10-$35. (423) 638-1679.

CONCERTS

PICKIN' PORCH: Bristol, Va., Bristol Mall. Feb. 10, Bethesda Bluegrass Band, Skinner Family Band. (276) 645-0035, www.pickinporch.org.

CONCERT: Chilhowie, Va., Chilhowie High School, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. The Singing Cookes from Kingsport will be in concert. Free will offering will be taken. (276) 436-4225.

MOUNTAINROSE VINEYARDS: Wise, Va., 10439 North Reservoir Road, Feb. 12, music and vocals by Blake Robinson, Allyssa Shell and Brandi Lawson. Valentine dinner, 6 p.m., $25 per person. Reservations required. (276) 328-2013.

JAZZ EVENT: Jonesborough, Tenn., International Storytelling Center, Feb. 12, 8 p.m., The Rick Simerly Group, $35. (423) 913-6100.

EMORY & HENRY COLLEGE: Emory, Va., Memorial Chapel, Feb. 13, 3 p.m., Concert of theatre love songs by Christianne Roll and Scott Gendel. (276) 944-6846 or atcoulth@ehc.edu.

CONCERTS: Big Stone Gap, Va., Mountain Empire Community College's Goodloe Center of Phillips-Taylor Hall, Feb. 17, 12:15 p.m.; University of Virginia's College at Wise, Cantrell Banquet Hall, 7:30 p.m., Cantrell Banquet Hall, Plunky and Oneness in honor of black history month. (276) 376-4520 or www.pro-art-va.org.

EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY: Johnson City, Tenn., Mathes Hall, Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m., faculty recital for oboe, horn and piano with Dr. Aryn Day Sweeney, Jeffery Whaley and Vicki Fey. (423) 439-4276.

THE JETTIE BAKER CENTER: Clintwood, Va., 348 Main St., Feb. 19, 7 p.m. Ron Short & The Possum Playboys, $8. (276) 926-8694.

BLUEGRASS AND OLD-TIME JAMBOREE: Wytheville, Va., George Wythe High School Auditorium, Feb. 19, 7-8 p.m. Blue Ridge Cut-Ups (Bluegrass); 8-9 p.m., New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters (old-time). Donations accepted. Doors open 6 p.m.

THEATRE

BLUE MOON DINNER THEATRE: Johnson City, Tenn., 215 E. Main St., through March 5, Barefoot in the Park. Dinner begins 6:30 p.m. $39.99 plus tax. (423) 232-1350 or www.BlueMoonDinnerTheatre.com.

PARAMOUNT THEATRE: Bristol, Tenn., Feb. 12, 8 p.m. Appalachian Regional Theatrical Society presents Greater Tuna, Adults, $22/senior $20 reserved.; Feb. 13, 2:30 p.m. Casablanca, $5 donation at door; Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. Horizon, Legends of Motown. Reserved, $35 adults/$30 senior/student; Feb. 20, 2:30 p.m. Mountain Mission School in concert. Donations accepted. (423) 274-8920 or www.etix.com.

LINCOLN THEATRE: Marion, Va., Feb. 12, 8 p.m. QuinTango featuring Emmanuel Trifilio. $23, reserved seating. (276) 783-6092 or www.thelincoln.org.

BARTER THEATRE: Abingdon, Va., Barter Stage II, Feb. 19, 2 p.m., Civil War Voices; Barter Theatre, Feb. 24, 7:45 p.m. Treasure Island. (276) 628-3991 or www.bartertheatre.com.

MILLIGAN COLLEGE THEATER DEPARTMENT: Milligan College, Tenn., McGlothlin-Street Theatre of Milligan's Gregory Center for the Liberal Arts, Feb. 10, 11, 12, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. matinee, Treasure Island, $5, tickets available in Milligan College Bookstore, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or (423) 461-8733.

JONESBOROUGH REPERTORY THEATRE: Jonesborough, Tenn., Feb. 11-27, Romeo & Juliet. Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m. and Sundays 2 p.m. $12 general admission/$10 students and seniors. (423) 753-1010 or www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.

KINGSPORT THEATRE GUILD: Kingsport, Tenn., Feb. 11-20, Don't Dress for Dinner, adults $14/seniors $12. (423) 392-8427 or www.kingsporttheatre.org.

JOHNSON CITY COMMUNITY THEATRE: Johnson City, Tenn., Feb. 11-12, 18-19, 8 p.m. and Feb. 13, 20, 2 p.m. Rumors, $20 students and seniors (55 and up) and $12 for adults. (423) 926-242.

THEATRE-AT-TUSCULUM: Greeneville, Tenn., Behan Arena Theatre in the Annie Hogan Byrd Fine Arts Building at Tusculum College, Feb. 18-19 and 25-26, 7 p.m., Feb. 20, 27, matinees, 2 p.m. Musical revue, "A...My Name Is Still Alice". $12 adults/$10 seniors 60 and over. (423) 798-1620 or e-mail jhollowell@tusculum.edu.

PERFORMING ARTS

BARTER PLAYERS: Chilhowie, Va., Chilhowie High School, Feb. 13, 3 p.m. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, $5 adults/one canned food item for students and children. (276) 646-3232.

CONVOCATION SERIES: Bristol, Va., Virginia Intermont College, Harrison-Jones Memorial Hall, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. Elegba Folklore Society, a troupe of dancers, drummers and singers will focus attention on African-American History Month; Feb. 19, 7 p.m. Robert Jospé Trio, instrumental jazz.

OPERA

PARIS OPERA BALLET: Johnson City, Tenn., Carmike Cinema 14 Theatres, Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. Encore broadcast of Caligula (choreography by Patrice Bart, music by Gluck). $25. (423) 929-7155.

KNOXVILLE OPERA: Feb. 11, 8 p.m., Feb. 13, 2:30 p.m. Massenet's Manon. $18 to $91. (865) 5244-0795.

METROPOLITAN OPERA: Bristol, Va., Tinseltown, Feb. 12, 1 p.m. John Adams' Nixon in China, $15 to $22. (276) 669-2091.

TEATRO ALLA SCALA, MILAN: Johnson City, Tenn., Carmike Cinema 14 Theatres. Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. encore broadcast of Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncarvallo's Pagliacci. Tickets: $25. (423) 929-7155.

FUNDRAISER

BIRTHDAY DINNER/FUNDRAISER: Kingsport, Tenn., Meadowview Convention Center, March 26, 6 p.m. Celebrate Dr. Ralph Stanley's 84th birthday with Dr. Stanley himself. Buffet-style dinner will be served. $100 per place. All proceeds will be used to support the Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center's operation and programming needs. (276) 926-8550.

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 AND LATIN DANCE CLASSES: Marion, Va., 2011 Francis Marion Hotel, Mondays, 7-8 p.m. for 4 week session. No experience needed. No partner required. (276) 759-4879.

BRISTOL BALLET: Bristol, Va., 628 Cumberland Ave., Feb. 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tango Ballroom Dancing instruction plus social dancing. Refreshments provided. $10 per person. (276) 669-6051 or www.bristolballet.org.

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.

CARTER FOLD: Hiltons, Va., Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., Tennessee Skyline, $7/$1 for children 6-11, under 6 free. (276) 386-6054, www.carterfamilyfold.org.

CHILHOWIE LIONS CLUB: Smyth County. Feb. 11, 7-10 p.m., Fast Train, $5. (276) 686-6415.

COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Va., Alt. Rt. 58, Feb. 12, 7:30-10:30 p.m., East Ky. Tyme, $5 adults/$1 ages 2-11; Country Line Dance classes, beginners, 6 p.m., intermediate, 7 p.m. each Monday for six weeks. $20 per person. Jam session each Tuesday, 7 p.m. (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. March 5, 7 p.m. Outta The Blue. Jams taped for Mountain Music Showcase TV show. (276) 644-9958.

DAMASCUS GENERAL STORE: Damascus, Va., 1004 S. Shady Avenue. Feb. 12, 7 p.m. Twilite Broadcasters. (276) 475-5259 or 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. Feb. 11, Ramblin Rose, special Valentine's dance, 7-10 p.m. (423) 538-8568.

FAMILY BLUEGRASS: Lebanon, Va., 1718 US Highway 19, Feb. 12, White Top Mountain Band; Feb. 14, Southern Breeze, adults/$5, under 12 free; Sweetheart dance, $7. 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. Feb. 11, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Earl Humphrey and Music Memories; Feb. 12, Valentine dance. Music 6-8 p.m. with Earl Humphrey and Music Memories; 8:30-10:30 p.m. Pool Hall Country. Covered dish meal at 5:15 p.m. $7 per person; Dance lessons Saturdays' 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., Feb. 11, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Benny Jones & CMT Country. Doors open 6 p.m. $5 adults/$1 children 6-12; soup Bean Dinner 5-7 p.m. $5. (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, Feb. 11, Southern Countryman Band; Feb. 12, Ransom McCoy Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5. (423) 943-5600 or jdaryl@comcast.net.

OXBOW CENTER: St. Paul, Va., Feb. 12, 6-9 p.m. Pickin at Oxbow, winter indoor jam session with local musicians. Register by 5:30 p.m. in the lobby or in advance (276) 762-5544. For information (276) 762-5297.

RASCALS: Kingsport, Tenn., Feb. 11, 7-10 p.m. Dance for 50 plus with The Mailmen. $5 per person. Bring a finger food to share.

SINGLEVISION: Kingsport, Tenn., Broad Street United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m., Valentine's Day dinner, 6:30 p.m. and dance, 7:15-9 p.m., with the Mailmen. Dinner and dance, $10 with reservations by noon Feb. 11. Dance only $7. (423) 224-1502. For information (423) 246-1727; Memorial Blvd. Warpath Lanes, Feb. 18, 9-11 p.m. Bowling night. $10. (423) 246-1727.

TRISTATE SINGLES, INC.: Kingsport, Tenn., 1200 E. Center St., Renaissance Center cafeteria, Feb. 18, 6:30-10:30 p.m. DJ Neil T Mack & JFK will be playing a variety of music, 7-10 p.m.

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

ME AND MY GIRL: Bristol, Va., Trayer Theatre, Anne R. Worrell Fine Arts Center on VI College campus, Feb. 16-17, 6 p.m. Anyone 16 years of age or older eligible. (276) 466-7973 or e-mail bonnygable@vic.edu.

OUR TOWN: Jonesborough, Tenn., 125 ½ W. Main St., Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, Feb. 19, 2 p.m. and Feb. 20, 7 p.m. Auditions for all ages. (423) 791-4440 or www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.

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

EXHIBITS

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

MILLIGAN COLLEGE ART GALLERY: Milligan College, Tenn., Derthick Hall, Feb. 13-20, Milligan senior, Danielle Carmen Metz's exhibit, Pieces of Me takes visitors on a photographic journey from downtown Elizabethton, Tenn., to the slums of Nairobi, Africa; opening reception Feb. 13, 2-4 p.m. www.milligan.edu/arts.

VIRGINIA INTERMONT PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY: Bristol, Va., Anne R. Worrell Fine Arts Center, through Feb. 18, Vietnam: A Way of Life by Ngoc Thai, an internationally acclaimed photographer. (276) 669-6101 or www.vic.edu and www.photomajor.com.

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. Member's Showcase Gallery, through Feb. 19, works by Jane Eller, Jason Jackson, Evelyn June Shipley and Clara Thomas on display Spotlight Gallery: through Feb. 19, Don Josif, Coal Country-Appalachia. (276) 628-9091 or www.abingdonartsdepot.org.

HANDS ON MUSEUM: Johnson City, Tenn., 315 E. Main St. Feb. 10-13 Valentine Science; Feb. 15-27, Say Cheese; Feb. 16, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. World Traveler Workshop; Feb. 21, President's Day. (423) 434-HAND.

606 STATE STREET ART GALLERY: Bristol, Tenn., Art exhibitions including oil, watercolor, pastel, clay, mosaics, stained glass, basket weaving, jewelry, etc. by local artists; through Feb. 28, works by Karen A. Foote.

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. 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; Photo exhibit of passenger depots on the Norfolk and Western Railroad between Roanoke and Abingdon, Va., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday 10-4 p.m. (276) 496-3633 or www.museum-mid-app.org.

SLOCUMB GALLERIES: Johnson City, Tenn., East Tennessee State University, through Feb. 11, Intervals Now, a solo exhibit by Christie Blizard. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (423) 483-3179 or contrera@etsu.edu.

WILLIAM KING MUSEUM: Abingdon, Va., 415 Academy Drive, Feb. 12, 1-3 p.m. Spread the Love 2 by sending handmade Valentine greetings; Panoramic Gallery: through June 19, Price-Strongwell Galleries: Mischief-Making: Contemporary Craftsman Jake Cress; through March 20, Thinking Postmodern: Selections from the Radford University Art Museum; through Feb. 27, works by Derek Smith; artist reception 6-8 p.m. 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, 2nd 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., 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

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.

LECTURE

ILLUSTRATED LECTURE: Wise, Va., Chapel of All Faiths at the University of Virginia College, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. Jeffrey Ruggles, historian and photographer will offer a lecture, In Henry Box Brown: Famous Fugitive, Trans-Atlantic performer.(276) 376-4520 or www.pro-art-va.org.

SUNDAY WITH FRIENDS LITERARY SERIES: Abingdon, Va., Washington County Public Library, conference room, Feb. 13, 3 p.m. reading and lecture by author Amy Greene. Itabor@wcpl.net.

HOMEGROWN SERIES: Bristol, Va., Public Library, J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room, Feb. 20, 3 p.m. Mr. David St. John, water plant superintendent for the City of Bristol, Tenn., will hold a presentation about Homegrown Water, blending education with entertainment. (276) 645-8780 or www.bristol-library.org.

ETC.

THE EMMANUEL INSTITUTE: Johnson City, Tenn., Fred and Dorothy Thompson Center in the Emmanuel Village off Milligan View Drive. Feb. 10, 7-9 p.m., The Preacher as Storyteller with Steven James. Registration $20 at door. Senior adults (65+) $10, students $5. (423) 722-1085 or e-mail institutes@esr.edu.

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

WHITE'S MILL & MERCANTILE: Abingdon, Va., White's Mill Road. Accepting submissions for cookbook. Mail recipe to: White's Mill Mercantile, 13101 Lindell Road, Meadowview, Va., 24361.

INVITATION TO LOCAL ARTISANS: Clintwood, Va. Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center accepting work to 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.

COMMUNITY

SCHOLARSHIP: Abingdon, Va., 136 E. Main St., Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church is offering $1000 to a graduating high school senior. Applicants must be an active member of a church, having been accepted by an accredited college, university or vocational college and have a 3.0 grade point average. They must write a 500-word essay on “What my church means to me” and must be nominated by his/her pastor, youth leader, or education director. Deadline, April 1. Information and application at www.sinkingspring.org under Musser Scholarship. Questions, call (276) 356-2595.

PAL’S BUSINESS EXCELLENCE INSTITUTE TRAINING: Kingsport, Tenn., 1001 Konnarock Road, Pal’s Training Facility, Feb. 21-22, Achieving World Class Results, $800 per person. Registration deadline, Feb. 11. Clay Rolston at clay@palsweb.com, (423) 276-4901 or www.palsbei.com.

WINTER PROGRAM: Abingdon, Va., 170 East Main St., Star Museum, Feb. 13, 2 p.m. Robert Weisfeld will present Memories of Andrew Rowan Summers (1912-1968), $10 at door. Snow date Feb. 27.

READ ACROSS AMERICA: Bristol, Tenn., Volunteer Parkway, Pizza Hut, March 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Read-In and celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday with party complete with decorations, cake, book give aways, coloring contests, reading and pizza. Kids eat free from the buffet with adult purchase.

ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED: Bristol Tennessee Fire Department accepting applications for its Inaugural Citizens Fire Academy set to begin April 21. Enrollment through March 28, for 18 years and older. Class begins April 21, 6 p.m. for six consecutive Thursdays. (423) 989-5701 or www.bristoltn.org.

FAMILY HISTORY INSTITUTE: Wytheville, Va., Meeting Center, April 9, Registration for the 16th 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.

BOOK SALE: Bristol, Tenn., 1550 Volunteer Pkwy., Feb. 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 12, 9 a.m. to noon. Book sale at the Avoca Branch of the Bristol Public Library with many types of books, both hard and soft cover, as well as videos and DVDs. Proceeds help fund the Children’s Summer Reading Program and other needs at the Avoca Branch Library. (423) 968-9663.

DOWNTOWN SHOWCASE: Bristol, Va., Train Station, Feb. 17, 6-8 p.m. Event will feature a signature dish from each downtown restaurant, a beer & wine tasting, live music and performances, local art and more. Live and silent auction will be held during the course of the evening and a cash bar will be available. $55 per person and $100 per couple, space limited. Proceeds to benefit Main Street Program and downtown revitalization efforts. RSVP to (423) 573-2200 or info@believeinbristol.org.

CANDY CONTEST: Bristol, Va., Bristol Public Library J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. Entry forms available at the library and should be returned on or before 10:30 a.m. the day of the event. Prizes and certificates will be awarded to participants. (276) 821-6148 or e-mail Kathryn@bristol-library.org.

WINE/CHEESE TASTING: Marion, Va., Main Street, Tricia’s Framing Unlimited, Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m. Wine and cheese tasting and silent auction to benefit the Crossroads Regional Homeless Shelter. $25 in advance or 2 for $45/$30 at door. (276) 759-3895.

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

CHOCOLATE FEST: Johnson City, Tenn., Public Library, Jones Meeting Room, Feb. 15, 4 p.m. for teens in grades 6 through 12. Participants will create several types of chocolate candy, have a chocolate tasting, sample fondue from a chocolate fountain and more. Registration required. Call Youth Services at (423) 434-4458.

HEALTH

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.

HEALTH WORKSHOPS: Jonesborough, Tenn., Area Senior Citizens Center, Feb. 15, 12:30 p.m., workshop includes a discussion and information on Osteoporosis featuring Dr. Ronald C. Hamdy titled “Old Age – New Beginnings” Hamdy practices geriatric and internal medicine in Johnson City, Tenn.; Feb. 22, 12:30 p.m., workshop for women featuring “Women Heart Champion” spokesperson, Danita Corby. Corby is endorsed and trained by the Mayo Clinic and will share the signs, symptoms, causes and prevention techniques of heart disease for women. Both events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact program director Marcia Rountree at (423)753-1083 or maricar@jonesboroughtn.org.

BOOK SIGNINGS

PICCADILLY RESTAURANT: Bristol, Va., Feb. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Piccadilly Restaurant, Kingsport, signings by Joe Tennis and Carol Jackson.

HOLIDAY

BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM: Bristol, Tenn., College Ave., Christian Church, Feb. 13, 4 p.m. From Fields to Faith, (276) 466-7530.

VALENTINE SERENADE PROGRAM: Bristol, Feb. 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bristol Virginia Parks and Recreation will present singing duet teams delivering a song of love or appreciation to that special someone at their workplace, home, restaurant, etc. along with a single stem red rose and a card with the sender’s sentiments. For serenade reservations, (276) 645-7275.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Kingsport, Tenn., Renaissance Center, Feb. 19, 12-3 p.m. HOPE (Help Our Potential Evolve) workshops, recommended for elementary and middle schoolers. Activities include, cooking class, drumming workshop, face panting, Wii competition, etc. (423) 343-7505.

CONFERENCE

ALM LADIES CONFERENCE: Milligan College, Tenn., McGlothlin-Street Theatre in Milligan’s Gregory Center for the Liberal Arts. Feb. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eleanore L. Campbell Ladies Conference, “Same Life, New Song”, with speaker and author, Jan Silvious and worship leader, Gina Sayler. The purpose of Associated Ladies for Milligan is to raise scholarship dollars, be an outreach to the campus community and to enrich women’s ministry in the local community. Tickets: $35, includes a box lunch. (423) 461-8710 or www.milligan.edu/ALM.

 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.

ABINGDON SENIOR CENTER: Abingdon, Va., 300 Senior Drive. Free senior Tuesday breakfast, first, second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 8:45 a.m.; 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, 6:30 p.m. with 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

NATURAL TUNNEL STATE PARK: Duffield, Va., Cove Ridge Center, Feb. 27, 2-4 p.m., Candlelight Series with JB and the Honey Beans. $7 at door.

 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.