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NIGHTLIFE

BRISTOL VFW: Bristol, West State Street between 16th and 17th Streets. June 11, 8 p.m., Crystal Morrisett. http://www.bristolvfw.org or (423) 764-0381.

CAPONE’S: Johnson City, 227 E. Main St. June 13, 10 p.m., Whiskey Bent with J.P. Parson. http://www.caponesjc.com or (423) 928-2295.

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. June 12, 9 p.m., Heathcotes Sorrows, $10; June 13, 9 p.m., The Wiyos, $14; June 17, 8 p.m., Matt Flinner Trio, $10. http://www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.

DOWNTOWN CENTER: Bristol, 810 State St. June 11, 7 p.m., Old Dogs New Tricks; June 16, 7 p.m., Holston Mountain Boys. (423) 764-4171.

5 O’CLOCK BAR: Glade Spring, 35025 Brittany Lee Drive, off I-81 Exit 29. June 12-13, 8 p.m., Kno Klu Band. (276) 429-2275.

GAGES RESTAURANT: Abingdon, 309 Falls Dr. June 19, 7 p.m., The Golden Valley Crusaders (bluegrass gospel), $5. (276) 479-2627.

THE HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. June 12, 7 p.m., Generation of Vipers and I Need Closure; June 13, 7 p.m., Say You Will, Commerce, and HIFI Driveby; June 14, 7 p.m., Late Night Film, Latin For Truth, and Fairground Ave. (423) 926-3896.

O’MAINNIN’S: Bristol, 712 State St. June 11, 10 p.m., Annie Robinette; June 12, 10 p.m., Fat Back (party band); June 13, 10 p.m., 10,000 Flames; June 17, 10 p.m., Ivy Road. http://www.myspace.com/omainninspub or (423) 844-0049.

ROCK-N-HORSE II BAR & GRILL: Bristol, 3080 W. State St. June 12-13, Bobby Cutshaw. http://www.myspace.com/rocknhorse2 or (423) 844
0400.

CIVIC CENTERS

FREEDOM HALL: Johnson City. June 26, 7 p.m., Casting Crowns (contemporary gospel), $22.50-$37.50; July 17, 7:30 p.m., Cross The Line TNA Live Wrestling, $24.50-$54.50. (423) 461-4884.

KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM AND COLISEUM: Knoxville. June 12, 7 p.m., Jerry Seinfeld, $46-$76. (865) 215-8999.

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Greeneville. June 12, 6 p.m., Blues & BBQ featuring Wallace Coleman, $20-$25. (423) 638-1679.

TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA: Charlotte. June 18, 7:30 p.m., Keith Urban and Sugarland, $20-$77. (704) 688-9000.

CONCERTS

PICKIN’ PORCH: Bristol, Va., Bristol Mall, June 11, Scott County Boys, 7 p.m. (276) 645-0035, http://www.pickinporch.org.

IT’S GREAT ON STATE MUSIC SERIES: Bristol, State St., Downtown Center, July 31, Christabel and the Jons, The New Familiars, 7 p.m.

DOWNTOWN CENTER MUSIC SERIES: Bristol, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., through September, bluegrass first and third weeks/nostalgia remainder of Tuesdays; Thursdays, Hot Southern Nights.

MUSIC ON THE SQUARE: Jonesborough, Courthouse Square, June 12, Stacey Earle, Mark Stuart and band, Doc Bonhomie, 7 p.m. (423) 753-1010 or musiconthesquare.com.

MUSIC IN THE PARK: Marion, Hungry Mother State Park, Gazebo behind The Restaurant, June 12, Cleghorn, 8-9 p.m. Concert and parking, free. .

LUNCHTIME ON THE LAWN: Marion, Courthouse Square, June 12,  free lunch and live music, noon-1 p.m.

SOUTH BEACH: Bristol, Tenn. Volunteer Pkwy., June 12, The Buddz CD Release Party, 8 p.m. Meet Buddz Babes. DJ will play between Buddz sets. CDs available, $10.

TOONS AT NOON: Paramount Center for the Arts, June 12, the Bristol Music Club presents Young Artists.
Suggested $5 donation. (423) 274-8920.

TALENT XPLOSION: Kingsport, Fort Henry Mall, J.C. Penney Court, June 12, singers and musicians from ages five through adult will perform, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cash and prizes will be awarded. (423) 782-7914.

LUNCH ON THE LAWN: Big Stone Gap, Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, June 12, Taylor Collins, 12-1 p.m. Free, open to the public. (276) 523-1322.

BLUE RIDGE MUSIC CENTER: Galax, Va., 700 Foothills Road, June 13, Irish music master, Liz Carroll and Celtic guitar phenomenon, John Doyle, 7-9 p.m. $15/12 and under free. Lawn chairs and blankets recommended. (276) 236-5309 ext. 112 or http://www.blueridgemusiccenter.org.

JESUS JAM ‘09: Pennington Gap, Va., Leeman Field, June 13, all day Christian music festival, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Christian artists/bands, free food, free t-shirts. Bring a blanket/chair. (276) 679-1853.

89TH ANNUAL TRI-STATE GOSPEL SINGING CONVENTION: Big Stone Gap, Bullitt Park, June 14, Over 20 gospel groups performing, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. (276) 523-5064, ext. 10, Stacey Bishop, (276) 523-0374 or http://www.tristatesingingconvention.com.

CONCERT: Kingsport, 240 E. Main St., The Bus Pit, June 27, Motown medleys with Sandy B and the All-Stars! Doors open 7:30 p.m. Concert benefits the Kingsport Chamber’s education programs. $15. (423) 392-8800.

STAR-SPANGLED WEEKEND: Bristol, Va., Cumberland Square Park, July 4, Trey Hensley, 12:30 p.m. Also featured performers will be Bristol Virginia Senior Show Choir, Katie Salyers and Jessica Nixon.

APPALACHIAN JUBILEE: Saltville, Va., Town Square, July 4, country, bluegrass, gospel music with various artists, 2-10 p.m. Free. Raffle ticket drawing, 8 p.m. (276) 944-5041, (276) 496-7509, (276) 492-9213 or (276) 496-5435.

  FILM

MOVIE: Abingdon Market Pavilion, June 13, Stardust, beginning at dusk. (8:30 p.m.) $2 donation suggested. Rain or shine. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Popcorn and drinks available. (276) 698-5667.

FESTIVAL

SEEDTIME ON THE CUMBERLAND: Whitesburg, Ky., Appalshop festival grounds, June 11-13. Performers include John McCutcheon, Ginny Hawker, Kay Justice and Tracy Schwarz, Lee Sexton and others. (606) 633-0108 or http://www.appalshop.org/seedtime.

VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL: Richlands, Southwest Virginia Community College, June 12-13, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, ETSU Bluegrass Band, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, 6 p.m. each evening. Free. (276) 964-7706 or e-mail, .

GALAX LEAF & STRING FESTIVAL: Galax, Va., June 12-13, music provided by various artists, food, theatre, arts, crafts, etc. For information and schedules, (276) 238-8130 or http://www.galax.com.
CLINCH MOUNTAIN MUSIC FEST: Gate City, June 12-13, music beginning 10:30 a.m. with various performers.

SONG OF THE MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL: Groseclose, Va., Davis Valley Winery’s amphitheater, June 25-27, featuring Dan Tyminski Band, Wayne Henderson and others.

THEATER

THEATRE BRISTOL ARTSPACE: Bristol, Tenn., June 12, 13, 19, 20, 8 p.m. and June 14, 21, 2:30 p.m. Smokey Joe’s Cafe. $15 adults/$12 students and seniors/$8 children 11 and younger. Group rates available. Limited seating. (423) 968-4977.

WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNER THEATRE: Wytheville, Va., 170 Malin Drive, through June 28, The King and I, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, dinner 6 p.m./show, 8 p.m. Sunday matinee: Lunch 1 p.m./show 3 p.m. (276) 223-0891, (888) 950-3382 or .

BARTER THEATRE: Abingdon, Barter Theatre, through Aug. 9, The Wizard of Oz; June 11-Aug. 8, Showtime at First Baptist; Stage II, June 24-Aug. 8, The Fantasticks;  through July 26, Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks. (276) 628-3991.

LINCOLN THEATRE: Marion, June 13, Blue Highway, Everett Lilly and the Lilly Mountaineers and Jeff Orr and Wildwood Rhythm and the band Pathway, 7 p.m.; June 18, Mattie Obregon will perform a program of music that includes pieces by Strauss,  Mozart, Puccini and others. She will be joined by Mark Owen Davis and Vicki Fey. Free. http://www.songofthemountains.org.
 

STORYTELLING

STORYTELLING TOURS: Jonesborough, May-Oct, Legends, Whispers and Mysteries Tour last Thursday of each month with stories and unusual happenings of Jonesborough’s past and present on these ghostly tours. (423) 753-9882 or .

MUSIC/DANCE

ABINGDON COFFEEHOUSE JAM: 300 Senior Drive, Abingdon Senior Center/Virginia Ballroom, June 11, musicians come any time after 5 p.m.; stage performance begins 7 p.m. featuring a variety of acoustic music. Casual wear; refreshments available; no alcohol. Donations accepted at door, and go toward supporting all programs at the senior center. (276) 628-5859.

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

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE KOA: Wytheville, Va., 231 KOA Road, Exit 77, music and dancing Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. (276) 228-2601.

BRISTOL TRAIN STATION: Mountain Music Showcase, June 15, Ramblin Rose, 7-9 p.m. Free. (423) 383-4227 or .

BUFFALO RURITAN CLUB: Bluff City, corner of Beaver Creek Road and Buffalo Road, June 13, Country Traditions, 7:30 p.m. Jackie Davis, (423) 306-5770, (423) 247-9075.

CARTER FOLD: Hiltons, June 13, Randy Waller and The Country Gentlemen, 7:30 p.m. $15 adults/$1 children, 6-11/free under 6. (276) 645-0035, http://www.carterfamilyfold.org.

CHILHOWIE LIONS CLUB: Smyth County, June 12, Benny Jones Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5. (276) 646-8566.

COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Alt. Rt. 58; June 13, East Ky Tyme, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; $5 adults/$1 for children 2 through 11. Jam session each Tuesday, 7 p.m. (276) 679-3541.

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

ELKS CLUB: Elizabethton, 1000 N. Sycamore St., June 12, Ramblin’ Rose. (423) 538-8568.

FAMILY BLUEGRASS: Hansonville, June 12, Jr.’s Classic Country, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; June 13, Dixie River Band and Ridgeline, 7:30-11 p.m. $4/children under 12-free. (276) 794-9067.

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

HORSE CREEK GOSPEL MUSIC BARN: Greene County, Tenn., 657 Broyles Road, off Hwy. 107, June 12, fundraiser/gospel singing (the Principals), 7 p.m./auction. Food available in the cafe’, 5 p.m. until gone. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hotdogs, chips, baked beans, slaw, drinks and desserts available by donation only. No admission for fundraiser. Proceeds go toward barn’s expenses. June 13, The Gloryland Trio, 7 p.m. (423) 639-2322 or http://www.horsecreekgospelbarn.com.

IRON HORSE CAMPGROUND: Damascus, 30460 Blossom Road, Hwy. 58, June 13, Pool Hall Country, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Dance lessons Saturday, 5:30 p.m. (276) 475-6008.

JOHNSON CITY SENIORS’ CENTER: 607-609 Myrtle Ave. Line dance lessons. (423) 434-6237.

LAY’S HARDWARE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Coeburn, Va., 409 Front St., June 12, Kelley Nelson Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m., $5 adults/$1 children 6-12/under 6 free; Thursday jam sessions, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, live bluegrass, 7:30-10:30 $5 adults/$1 children 6-12/under 6 free. (276) 395-5160, (276) 395-3323; , or http://www.layshardware.com.

MS. GERTA’S: Wytheville, East Lee Highway off Exit 77 on I-81. Tuesdays, bluegrass jam, 6:30 p.m. Donations. (276) 617-1166.

MOUNTAIN EMPIRE SHAG SOCIETY: Johnson City, Holiday Inn Lounge, S. Roan St., Monday, 7 p.m., Carolina Shag free basic lesson. Carl Edwards, (423) 878-5877 or Larry Calhoun, (423) 239-5906.

OUTDOORSMEN BUILDING: Kingsport, 4535 Kingsport Hwy.11-W, June 12, David O’Roark and Southern Countrymen Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5 adults/$1 children. (423) 913-3205.

RASCALS TEEN CENTER: Kingsport, June 12, Dance with Limited Edition Band, 7-10 p.m. by Friends of the Kingsport Senior Center, $5 per person plus a dessert or fruit snack to share. Seniors 50 and over.

RED ROOM: Blountville, 234 Carolina Pottery Drive, June 19, Dance with The Bob Lewis Band, 8-11 p.m. Doors open 7:30 p.m. $8 singles/$15 per couple. (423) 323-3770.

VIRGINIA BALLROOM: Abingdon, Abingdon Senior Center, June 11, Coyote Run, 7:30 p.m. $8/children under 12 free. Refreshments available. http://www.coyoterun.com.
 
AUDITIONS

MUSICIANS, SINGERS NEEDED: Virginia’s College at Wise Division of Music or UVa-Wise Concert Band and UVa-Wise Chamber Choir; musicians contact Richard Galyean, (276) 328-0235, ; singers, contact David Volk, 328-0271, .

HILLS ARE ALIVE CHORUS: Of Sweet Adelines International, actively seeking new members; women who sing four-part harmony invited any Tuesday, 7 p.m., Blountville, Factory Stores of America, 3564 Shadowtown Road, Suite 247, I-81 at Exit 66. Lauri Matheson, (423) 646-2176, Jeanie Monhollen, (276) 628-8817.

FIFE AND DRUM CORPS: Elizabethton, 1651 W. Elk Ave., Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area, each Saturday, 11 a.m.  Experienced fife players and drummers and anyone musically inclined for ages 12 and up needed to revive Betsy Towne Fife & Drum Corps. (423) 543-5808.

EXHIBITS

WILDFLOUR BAKERY & RESTAURANT: Abingdon, Art of the Highlands Fine Arts Group will exhibit Endangered Species featuring examples of animal and environmental features currently in need of preservation.

BOOTH CENTER GALLERY: Grundy, Southwest Virginia Community College, through June 30, collection featuring paintings, drawings and sculpture created by artists from Russia, Scotland, Eastern Europe, Ghana and the United States. (276) 964-7228 or .

CHARLES HARRIS LIBRARY Community Art Exhibition through June. (276) 328-1251 or http://www.charlesharrisgallery. org.

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA MUSEUM HISTORICAL STATE PARK: Big Stone Gap, through June 15, Notable Women of Southwest Virginia who have made their mark on the region, the state and beyond. (276) 523-1322.

HANDS ON MUSEUM: Johnson City, 315 E. Main St., June Art Studio, summer camps, studio closed until 1 p.m. June 22-26 and June 29-July 3; through July 5, Kids Like You & Me focuses on children with special needs; hero cards; All ability art; Art techniques; Storytelling with Linda Hammons; All fathers receive free pass on Father’s Day. (423) 434-HAND. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.

ARTS DEPOT: Abingdon, Exhibits Gallery, June 18-July 11, Photographs of the Mountain Empire, an exhibition of photographs by members of the Highlands Camera Club; June 20, meet the photographers, drop-in reception, open house, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Members Gallery, through July 17, exhibits by David Alexander, Maggie Brillhart, Lyndall Mason and Connie Bundy; through July 17, works by Elizabeth Johns, New Paintings; through Dec. 1, Time Travelers program. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday or by appointment. (276) 628-9091, e-mail: or visit http://www.abingdon-artsdepot.org.

MUSEUM OF THE MIDDLE APPALACHIANS: Saltville Hall, Folk Pottery exhibit of items made between 1820 and 1929; Also on display is Geology, the Ice Age, native Americans, Pioneer Settlement, Early Salt and Gypsum Industry, War-Between-The-States, Industrialization, Company Town Life and Wetlands. The Museum Store is open. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m.  (276) 496-3633 or http://www.museum-mid-app.org.

WILLIAM KING REGIONAL ARTS CENTER: Abingdon, 415 Academy Drive, June 25-Oct. 11, Pilars of Bohemia: Mullins, Houser, and Crookshank; opening reception 6-9; through Sept. 6, John Kingerlee: A Painter’s Passage. Shop the Looking Glass Museum Store; Tours at Two, free guided tour of exhibitions, second Sunday, 2 p.m. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday’s. Closed Mondays and some holidays. (276) 628-5005 or http://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.

RUBY WOOSLEY MEMORIAL QUILT EXHIBIT: Richlands, Va., Richlands Police Department Complex, June 24-27, Quilt exhibit along with traditional quilters, 2-8 p.m. (276) 963-3385.

STAR MUSEUM: Abingdon, 170 E. Main St., through Aug. 9, All About Oz, The exhibition will combine the Weisfeld College w/Oz ephemera from the collections of Dr. Alan Pickrell and Dr. Jay Lavigne; July 27, 7:30 p.m. VHF program, “All About ‘All About Oz,’” $5. Museum open Wednesday-Saturday, 1-7 p.m., Sunday, 1-5 p.m. (276) 628-2962 or .

 
FESTIVAL

RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL: Roan Mountain, Tenn., Roan Mountain State Park, June 20-21, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Events include vendors, selling a variety of handcrafted items and entertainment, including mountain style music and gospel groups. Proceeds from festival will benefit community projects and also college scholarships.

2009 TALL TOWN FESTIVAL: Bluefield, Va., Sanders House,  June 26, 27, celebration of the arts featuring music, storytelling, art, crafts, food and more. (276) 596-9188 or e-mail .

LECTURE

ASTRONOMY SERIES: Bristol, Tenn., King College, White Hall, Rm. 11. June 12, King College and the Bristol Astronomy Club are hosting lecture on Galileo’s Planets: Our Modern View, 7 p.m. For more information, contact Thomas Rutherford, (423) 323-0569 or http://www.bristolastronomy.orog.
APPALACHIAN HERITAGE WRITERS SYMPOSIUM: Southwest Virginia Community College, June 12-13. $60.  Forms available at http://www.appheritagewritersym.wordpress.com. Mail form with fee payable to Southwest Virginia Community College to Robyn Raines, Appalachian Arts Center, P.O. Box SVCC, Richlands, VA 24641.

SUNDAY WITH FRIENDS SERIES: Abingdon, Washington County Library, June 14, Ann B. Ross, author of a series of comical novels. Free and includes book sales, book signings and reception.
(276) 676-6383.

ETC.

SUMMER JEWELS: Historic Abingdon Garden Tour, June 13, A self-guided, leisurely-paced tour of gardens. 10 am. to 6 p.m. $10 each, on sale at Abingdon Convention & Visitors Bureau. (800) 435-3440.

CAR SHOW: Abingdon, Main St., June 20, 5-9 p.m. Call Chip McCall, (276) 608-5392.

DAY QUEST: Elizabethton, Doe River Gorge, on select Saturdays from June 13-Sept. 26, a day of various activities from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $16 per person/children 7 and under free when accompanied by a parent. Horseback riding and paintballing are extra. To register or more info, (423) 725-4010 or http://www.doerivergorge.com.

VENDOR APPLICATIONS: Richlands, Va., June 23-27, applications accepted for the Greater Richlands Area Festival at Richlands Police Department. Booth spaces available for $75 all week/$50, 3-days and $30 for one day. No tables, tents, chairs or electricity provided. (276) 963-3385.

SEEKING ARTISTS: Abingdon, 152 E. Main St., The Gallery @ Barr Photographics is issuing a call for artists for the 2009 exhibition schedule. Contact Dean at or (276) 628-1486.

INVITATION TO LOCAL ARTISANS: Clintwood, Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center invites artisans to submit their work for sales consideration in the museum gift shop. Committee will evaluate submissions, provide response within two weeks based on available space and specific needs of the shop; Aaron Davis or Pam Morris, (276) 926-8550.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Art Place of Chilhowie offering space for studios, gallery shop, classroom for artists, craftspeople in Smyth County, neighboring communities. (276) 496-3734.

CALL FOR ART: Abingdon, William King Regional Arts Center, entries for From These Hills: Contemporary Art in the Southern Appalachian Highlands. Artists are asked to submit images via CD-Rom or slide of up to six works by Aug. 3. (276) 628-3922 or e-mail, .

PARADE ENTRIES NEEDED: Bristol’s Independence Day Parade. Open to any organization or business. Entries accepted until June 27. (276) 466-4009.

Calendar is a public service of the Bristol Herald Courier. Submission deadline is Monday at noon for the items scheduled during the upcoming week. Notices may be addressed to Bristol Herald Courier Calendar, P.O. Box 609, Bristol, VA 24203; faxed to (276) 669-3696 or emailed to . Call (276) 669-2181 for more information.