Empire Calendar

EXHIBITS

BOOTH CENTER GALLERY: Grundy, Va., through July 30, At Home with Carl Larsson, art exhibit along with a new exhibit of Japanese Bunka and Crewel pictures sewn by Dorothy Dellinger. (276) 964-7228 or .

SHERROD LIBRARY: Johnson City, East Tennessee State University, through August. Special display highlighting the new traveling exhibit, “The Scoop on Poop,”  as well as a number of books and resources on dinosaurs and paleontology. (423) 439-4317

WATAUGA VALLEY ART LEAGUE SUMMER SHOW: Elizabethton, 1651 W. Elk Ave., Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Visitor’s Center, through July 25, Judged Show along with Member Show Exhibition. (423) 282-3029.

ARTS DEPOT:  Abingdon, through July 12, Photographers Favorite Photos, an exhibition of photographs by members of the Highlands Camera Cub; Members Gallery, Time Travelers program; Spotlight Gallery, through July 18, works of Joan Hoffman; Members Gallery, through July18, Works by John Gunther, Anna Hess and Toni Indicott; (276) 628-9091 or or http://www.abingdonartsdepot.org.

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER: Abingdon, second floor of Art Wall, through September, Exhibit by Harold Jerrell, Enjoying Nature Through the Eye of the Camera. (276) 619-4380.

CRAB ORCHARD MUSEUM: Tazewell, Va., Pioneer Park, through July 13, New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music. $15 adults/$5 kids, 7-12/free for kids 6 and under. (276) 988-6755 or http://www.craborchardmuseum.com.

GENERAL SHALE BRICK NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM: State Route 75, Exit 13 on I-26, Gray Fossil Site, through Sept. 7, the Scoop on Poop: The Science of What Animals Leave Behind. Monday-Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (866) 202-6223 or http://www.grayfossilmuseum.com.

ROCKY MOUNT MUSEUM: Piney Flats, July 19, reenactment of a 1791 wedding, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Features include 18th century wedding traditions, music, dancing and living history demonstrations. $6 adults/$5 seniors/$4 children. (423) 538-7396, (888) 638-1791 or http://www.rockymountmuseum.com.

HANDS ON MUSEUM: Johnson City, 315 E. Main St., July Art Studio Crafts; Under Construction Exhibit; Peanut Science celebration; Stick Out Your Tongue; Fingerprint Fun; July 29, Johnson City Golf Club, Summer Golf Classic Tee off, 8 a.m. (423) 434-HAND. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.

MUSEUM OF THE MIDDLE APPALACHIANS: Saltville, The Museum Store is open/Saltville Hall open with new Wildlife of Appalachia exhibit. Visit new museum expansion. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m.  (276) 496-3633.

WILLIAM KING REGIONAL ARTS CENTER: Abingdon, 415 Academy Drive, through Sept. 7, Surface, Identity and Time: The Self-Portraits of Vaughn Garland, 6-8 p.m. Shop the Looking Glass Museum Store for unique gift items; Tours at Two, free guided tour of exhibitions, second Sunday, 2 p.m. (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. Museum hours: 1-5 p.m. Saturday and weekdays by appointment. W. Banks, (276) 669-4596.

TURCHIN CENTER: Boone, N.C., 423 W. King St., “Humanimals: The Sculptures of Gayle Weitz,” July 11-Oct. 4, reception July 11, 7-9 p.m., Lunch and Learn, July 23, noon; (828) 262-3017 or http://www.tcva.org.

LECTURE

BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY: 701 Goode St., July 19, Civil War Expert, Todd Kiscaden, 1 p.m. (276) 645-8780.

FUNDRAISER

SILENT ART AUCTION: Greeneville, Tenn., General Morgan Inn Gallery Hall, final bids at 6 p.m. July 31; art by Donna Brass, Jim Gray and others include original and Giclee prints; benefits Tennessee Camp for the Blind and Christian Record Services for the Blind; Bob Clayton, (423) 620-7622.

ETC.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Rail Grass ‘08, photography contest and exhibition. Open to adults and youth. Applications can be picked up at lab/camera stores, framing stores and some gift shops. Applications can also be printed from http://www.Penjaccphoto.com. Deadline Aug. 30. (423) 914-5453.

SECOND FRIDAY ARTWALK: Marion, General Francis Marion Hotel, Black Rooster Gallery, 109 E. Main St., July 11, 5-8 p.m.; featured artist is Christopher Wynn; open house is free to public; (276) 783-4800.

ARTISAN TRAILS: Marion, Municipal Building, Town hall, 138 W. Main St., July 14; Chilhowie, The Art Place, 124 E. Main St., July 15, 6:30 p.m.; Saltville, Palmer Mill, 123 Palmer Ave., July 17, 7 p.m.; trails bring visitors to artisan studios, craft shops, galleries, farms, agribusinesses, unique lodging, restaurants and other points of interest in each community in Smyth County; Pat Sharkey, (540) 651-4819 or Barb DeBord, (276) 646-3306; http://www.roundthemountain.org.

VENDORS NEEDED: Mendota Heritage Hawk Festival Sept. 13, (276) 466-9533 or 669-8266.

CAMP TA-PA-WIN-GO: Watauga, Tenn. accepting registrations for the 2008 camping season. Camps for kindergarten-12 grade. Swimming, Bible studies geared for age groups, games and more. (423) 543-2201 or e-mail: .

CALL FOR ENTRANTS:  Bristol’s Border Bash seeks artists and crafters. Deadline is first of the month, through August. Call Dee Sproll, (423) 538-0015 or e-mail: .

WILLIAM KING REGIONAL ARTS CENTER: Abingdon, looking for signatures and labels from the Rose Shop in conjunction with the Rose Cabinet Shop exhibition. Look for signatures and labels of John E. Rose or his sons, George Washington, John Daniel and Jackson Marion. (276) 628-5005 or .

VENDORS WANTED: Mouth of Wilson, Va., Grayson Highlands State Park Fall Festival, Sept. 27-28. Crafts must be mountain or pioneer in style, show good quality and workmanship. Spaces available. (276) 773-3111, e-mail: or http://www.graysonfallfestival.org.

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.

PARKS

NATURAL TUNNEL STATE PARK: Duffield, Va., July 12, Wild Cave Tour, 2 p.m.; 7-8 p.m. Todd Hoke musical performance; Historical Fincastle Hayride, 8 p.m.; July 13, Richard Phillips and Friends, 2 p.m. Pickin in the Park, amphitheater; Reservations being accepted for Nature Challenge, July 21-25, ages 10-12. Park open 8 a.m. to dusk. Hiking trails open. Reservations for picnic shelters, campground and canoes, 1-800-933-7275. Volunteers needed during spring, summer and fall seasons, (276) 940-1643 or http://www.dcr.virginia.gov

SYCAMORE SHOALS STATE HISTORIC AREA: Elizabethton, July 20, Shape Note Singing convention, 3 p.m.; through Aug. 15, daily tours of the John and Landon Carter mansion, 2 p.m.; (423) 543-5808.

BREAKS INTERSTATE PARK: Breaks, Va., Potter’s Knoll, July 11-13, arts and crafts festival, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; July 12, Car and motorcycle show; Amphitheater, Oldies show, 8 p.m. featuring the Van Dells; July 18, Movie night at the amphitheater featuring Hairspray, 7 p.m. (276) 865-4413.

WILDERNESS ROAD STATE PARK: Ewing, Va., Historic Martin’s Station, July 12-13, The Principal People; Militia Musters; July 12, A Fire in the Night, 9 p.m. Sit by fire and listen to stories of danger, courage and adventure on Virginia’s frontier.  (276) 445-3065 or http://www.martinsstation.com.

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 .