Calendars

NIGHTLIFE
ACOUSTIC COFFEEHOUSE: Johnson City, 415 W. Walnut St. March 31, 8 p.m., Chris Wilhelm; April 1, 6 p.m., Anthony Johnson, Louise Mosrie and Pat Anderson; April 2, 8 p.m., Brian Franke and The Heavy Love – Aaron Berg. (423) 434-9872.
THE BUSPIT: Kingsport, 240 E. Main St. April 9, 8 p.m., Karl Shiflett and Big Country Show with The Cum-berland River Band, $12. www.thebuspit.com or (423) 578-2336.
CAPONE’S: Johnson City, 227 E. Main St. April 2, 9 p.m., Matt Stillwell, $8-$10. www.caponesjc.com or (423) 928-2295.
DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. March 31, 8 p.m., Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, $8; April 1, 9 p.m., Jimmy Thackery, $20; April 2, 9 p.m., Wolf Creek, $10; April 6, 8 p.m., Bob Livingston, $12. www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.
HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. April 1, 9 p.m., The Dead Will Rise Party with Megahurtz. (423) 926-3896.
MACHIAVELLI’S: Bristol, 8 5th St. April 1, 9 p.m., Big Daddy Love; April 2, 9 p.m., American Aquarium. (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. March 31, 10 p.m., The Adam Graybeal Project: April 1 and 2, 10 p.m., Soulfinger; April 4, 10 p.m., Open Jam; April 5, 10 p.m., Acoustic Open Mic; April 6, 10 p.m., Saint Berna-dette. 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 1, 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. March 31, 7 p.m., Third Day, $25-$80; April 2, 7:30 p.m., TNA Wrestling, $20-$55; April 16, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Disney Live! Mickey’s Magic Show, $17-$40. (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 2, 7:30 p.m., Diva Nation, $10-$27.50; April 7, 7:30 p.m., Southern Fried Jazz, $10-$25. (423) 638-1679.
VIKING HALL: Bristol. March 31, 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Barney Live in Concert Birthday Bash, $18-$53; April 2, 7 p.m., Celebrities Basketball Game, $5-$78. (423) 764-0188.
CONCERTS
PICKIN’ PORCH: Bristol, Va., Bristol Mall. March 31, Slice of Bluegrass, Ronnie Williams. (276) 645-0035, www.pickinporch.org.
RENAISSANCE CENTER:  Kingsport, Tenn., 1200 East Center St., March 31, 7 p.m. Lightnin’ Charlie and the Upsetters Band, will take the audience on a “Journey through 80 years of American Music”, beginning with the 1927 6th Street Recording Session in Bristol, $8 and $10. (423) 392-8414 or www.KingsportARTS.org.
PARAMOUNT THEATRE: Bristol, Tenn., 518 State St.; April 3, 3 p.m. Rhonda Vincent and the Rage in celebration of mothers and children. Also next Best Thing. Proceeds will to go Bristol Regional Medical Center’s, The CURE is coming the care is NOW cancer patient care which provides wigs, bandanas, scarves, gas cards and pajamas. $25 reserved; May 28, Branson on the Road, A Bristol Christmas, postponed from Dec. 14. Tickets will be honored; April 7, 7 p.m., ETSU Bluegrass Oldltime 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 Fee and Wise Old River. Tickets: $15 available at box office or new Rhythm and Roots Office, 416 State St.
E&H CHOIR AND BRASS RECITALS: Emory, Va., Emory & Henry Memorial Chapel, April 3, 3 p.m. Spring concert of choral ensembles; April 19, brass spectacular, 7:30 p.m. (276) 944-6846 or atcoulth@ehc.edu.
SPENCER MEMORIAL CONCERT SERIES: Abingdon, Va., William King Museum, April 3, 3 p.m. guitarist William Feasley. Free for the staffs and currently registered students at the supporting institutions. Adults, $10/students, $5. Tickets will only be sold at the door. (276) 739-2447 or e-mail bjennings@vhcc.edu.         
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.
THEATRE
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., April 2-May 8, The Foreigner, 6:30 p.m. dinner; 7:30 p.m. play begins, $39.99 plus tax; 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. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m., Sundays, 2 p.m. Tickets: $12 general admis-sion and $10 for students and seniors. (423) 753-1010 or www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.
THEATRE BRISTOL: Bristol, Tenn., 506 State St., April 1, 8 p.m. April 2, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Willy Wonka. Tickets: $15 adult/seniors age 62, students, $12/children, 12 years and under $8. (423) 968-4977.
LINCOLN THEATRE: Marion, Va., April 2, 7 p.m., Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers, Bluestone, Sweet Potato Pie, Lorrie Carter Bennett with Ronnie Williams and Bill & Maggie, $25. The concert will be taped for PBS. (276) 783-6093 or www.songofthemountains.org.
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. (423) 274-8920 or www.etix.com.
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
ASHEVILLE LYRIC OPERA: Diana Wortham Theatre, April 1, 8 p.m., April 2, 8 p.m. Puccini’s La Boheme. Tickets: $41-$52. (828) 257-4530.
METROPOLITAN OPERA: Bristol’s Tinseltown, April 6, 6:30 p.m. Encore performance of Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor. Tickets: $14-$20; April 9, 1 p.m. Rossini’s le Comte Ory. Tickets: $15 to $22. (276) 669-2091.
PARIS OPERA BALLET: Johnson City’s Carmike Cinema 14 Theatres, April 6, 7:30 p.m. Encore performance of Delibes’s Coppelia. Tickets: $225. (423) 929-7155.
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.
PERFORMING ARTS
MCMAHAN STUDENT CENTER: Milligan College, Tenn., April 1-3, 7 p.m. Dan Ott, a senior at Milligan College, will present A Number, a two-man tour de force. Doors open 6:45 p.m. (423) 957-9678 or www.milligan.edu/arts.
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Pound, Va., April 7, 7:30 p.m. William Inge’s Bus Stop performed by Mon-tana 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.
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., blue-grass, 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 2, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Distant Thunder. Horace Cressell. (423) 967-1651.
CARTER FOLD: Hiltons, Va., April 2, 7:30 p.m., Audie Blalock & Redline. $7, adults/$1 for children 6-11/under age 6, free. (276) 386-6054, www.carterfamilyfold.org.
CG’S GARAGE: Bristol, Tenn., 2844 Hwy., 11E (across from main entrance of BMS). April 2, Fifth Street Saints. Venue for all ages. Donations are used to help others in need. (276) 706-6748.
CHILHOWIE LIONS CLUB: Smyth County. April 1, 7-10 p.m., Country Tradition, $5. (276) 686-6415.
COMMUNITY COFFEEHOUSE: Big Stone Gap, Va., Southwest Virginia Museum, April 2, 7-9 p.m. Bill and Nancy Smith. (276) 523-1322.
COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Va., Alt. Rt. 58, April 2, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Bluegrass Circle, $5 adults/$1 chil-dren, 2-11; 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. April 2, 7 p.m. Uncut Grass. Jams taped for Mountain Music Showcase TV show. (276) 644-9958.
DAMASCUS GENERAL STORE: Damascus, Va., 1004 S. Shady Avenue. April 2, 7 p.m. East Ky Tyme, $3. (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. April 8, 7-10 p.m., Ramblin Rose. (423) 538-8568.
FAMILY BLUEGRASS: Lebanon, Va., 1718 US Highway 19, April 2, 7:30-10:30 p.m., White Top Mountain Band. 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 1, Earl Humphrey and Music Memories; April 2, Sock Hop, Earl Humphrey and Music Memories, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Dress in 50’s style for a night of oldies music; Dance lessons Saturday’s 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., April 1, 7:30 p.m. Uncut Grass. 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 1, Southern Countrymen Band; April 2, Dixie Driver (formerly of Old Dogs New Tricks), 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, Wesley Wing, Theatre Room, April 4, 6:30 p.m. Movie night, Secretariat. Extra bonus: Fresh popcorn and cold drinks. No reservations required. For information, (423) 246-1727.
TACOMA COMMUNITY CENTER: Tacoma, Va., Stone Mountain Road, April 2, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Gary Edwards & Music Grass. (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
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 5 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 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 ART GALLERY: Milligan College, Tenn., April 3-9, 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. Members Gallery, March 31-May 21, Works of Richard Brumleve, Toni Indi-cott, 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, through April 2, Blend: Emory & Henry Art Faculty Biennial 2011 includes works created by the E&H studio faculty; 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 Mon-day-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 Roa-noke to Bristol – Photo exhibit of passengers depots on the Norfolk and Western Railroad. Permanent exhib-its 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, through April 3, Ceramics by Cecelia Pippin and Adelaide Moss; 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: April 5-Sept. 4, Exhib-its 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 memora-bilia, 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., April 1, art reception, 5-7 p.m., 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.
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.
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.
ETC.
75th 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.
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA HISTORICAL MUSEUM STATE PARK: Big Stone Gap, Va., through May 31, “A Stitch In Time” Quilt Show.  (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 submis-sions, 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 com-pleted 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.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: South Holston Ruritan Club is now accepting applications for students and former students of Sullivan East High School, or other members of the local community. Applications can be obtained at the Guidance office at Sullivan East High School. Send reference letters to Kenneth Alfrey, Scholarship chairman, South Holston Ruritan Club, 497 Rooty Branch Rd., Bristol, Tenn., 37620. Deadline is April 1.
ANNUAL PLANT SALE: Bristol, Tenn., Bristol Motor Speedway, Earhart Campground, April 2, 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.
BURKE’S GARDEN COMMUNITY CENTER: Tazewell, Va., April 2, 5-7 p.m. Hallelujah Spring Supper with homemade soup, sandwich, salad and a dessert. Donations appreciated. Prepared by the Women of the Burke’s Garden United Methodist Church.
HEART OF HIGHLANDS KNITTING GUILD: Abingdon, Va., A Likely Yarn. April 5, 6 p.m. Carmen Harton (276) 608-1698 or Connie Sharrett (276) 608-9553.
GOLDEN EAGLE FUNDRAISER 5K: Blountville, Tenn., Northeast State University, April 9, 2nd annual Tri Cities Christian School Fundraiser 5K. 8:15 a.m. Kids One Mile Fun run; 9 a.m. 5k Run/Walk. Pre-registration, ends April 2. Awards and ribbons given. beckybenzer@charter.net with questions. Registration forms online at www.runtricities.org.
 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: Richlands, Va. One $300 Scholarship will be awarded to any Richlands High School senior with a 2.5 GPA or greater. 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 100th 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, zip-wire, 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.
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.
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.
ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED: Bristol Tennessee Fire Department accepting applications for its Inaugural Citizens Fire Academy. 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.
BRISTOL CIVITAN PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Bristol, Tenn., 425 Volunteer Parkway, Applebee’s, April 9, 8-10 a.m., $5 donation to support local projects.
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.
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
HEALTH
FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP: Bristol Public Library, Frances E. Kegley room, April 5, 6 p.m. meet-ing with guest speaker, Mark Flannery from Anderson’s Pharmacy speaking about restless leg syndrome and what to do for it. (276) 669-3499.
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
CROWN OF HOPE FUNDRAISER PAGEANT: Glade Spring, Patrick Henry High School, March 26, 2 p.m. Age divisions range from newborn up to 20 years of age with various categories. All entries at the door must arrive at 1:30 p.m. This event is a fundraiser for Cancer Relay for Life. Contact Becky Bentley, (276) 698-0313, the bentley5@aol.com or Allison Woods (276) 451-0212 or allisonwoods@hotmail.com.

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 secu-rity card to the school. Information available from principal or guidance counselor at the nearest primary or elementary school or Kitty Wyatt, (276) 328-6220.
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, physi-cally/orthopedic impaired, learning disability, speech/language impairment, traumatic brain injury and visually impaired. For more information, call Sullivan County Schools Child Find Coordinator Debbie Hamil-ton, (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
PICCADILLY CAFETERIA: Bristol, Va., April 2, noon to 7 p.m. Addie Davis and Helen Owens will be sign-ing their books.(276) 466-9085.
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 orna-ment. 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 Thurs-day 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 March and April, Bays Mountain Astronomy Club presents StarWatch with sessions March 26, 8 p.m. April 2, 9, 16 and 23, 8:30 p.m.; Solar Viewing at domed observatory, (if clear) Saturday and Sunday, 3-3:0 p.m. (423) 229-9449 or robcole@kingsporttn.gov.
NATURAL TUNNEL STATE PARK: Duffield, Va., Cove Ridge Center, March 27, 3-5 p.m., Candlelight Series with Sigean (Irish traditional music). $7 at door. (276) 940-2696 or coveridge@dcr.virginia.gov.; April 7-10, Women’s Wellness Weekend designed especially for women, $149 which includes meals and activi-ties, 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, storytel-ling, 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.