Keep Track of Region’s Entertainment With elecTriCity Calendar

NIGHTLIFE

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. July 24, 9 p.m., Dayna Kurtz and Mamie Minch, $10; July 25, 9 p.m., R.B. Morris, $12; July 26, 9 p.m., Mic Harrison, $10. http://www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.

DOWNTOWN CENTER: Bristol, 810 State St. July 24, 7 p.m., Hot Southern Nights; July 28, 7 p.m., Full Moon Jam Night; July 29, 7 p.m., Bluegrass Night. (423) 764-4171.

FAST LANE: Bristol, 3122 Lee Hwy. July 25, DJ Marquez, $3. (276) 591-1712.

HANDSOME MOLLY’S BISTRO: Marion, Va., 118 E. Main St. July 26, Grounded Granite (country), free. (276) 783-2300.

THE HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. July 24, 9 p.m., Broken Spurs (rock) and The Afterwhiles (rock); July 26, 11 p.m., Lamb Handler (hard rock), Up With the Joneses (rock), and Plainclothes Tracy (rock). (423) 926-3896.

O’MAINNIN’S: Bristol, 712 State St. July 24, 8 p.m., Drum Circle and 9:30 p.m., Annie Robinette (folk rock); July 25, 10 p.m., 10K Flames (rock), $5; July 26, 10 p.m., The Hellbillies (rock), $5. (423) 844-0049.

ROCK-N-HORSE II BAR & GRILL: Bristol, 3080 W. State St. July 25-26, Black Water (country-rock). http://www.rocknhorse2.com or (423) 844-0400.

CIVIC CENTERS

FREEDOM HALL: Johnson City. Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m., WWE Smack Down Summer Slam Tour, $22.50-$62.50; Sept. 4, 7 p.m., Gaither Homecoming – Lovin’ Life Tour, $32-$44. (423) 461-4884.

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Greeneville. Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m., Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, $32.50-$35. (423) 638-1679.

TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA: Charlotte. Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m., American Idols Live Tour, $39.50-$68.50. (704) 688-9000.

CONCERTS

PICKIN’ PORCH: Bristol, Va., Bristol Mall, July 24, Ken Scroggins & Miller Creek. (276) 645-0035, http://www.pickinporch.org.

MUSIC/MOVIES IN PARK: Bristol, Va., Cumberland Square Park, July 24, Bulls Eye, 6:30 p.m. with family movie showing 8:45 p.m.

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA MUSEUM HISTORICAL STATE PARK: Big Stone Gap, Lunch on the Lawn, July 25, Josh Reifert, noon-1 p.m. Bring own lunch or purchase box lunch from museum, $5. (276) 523-1322.

PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS: July 25, Tunes at Noon, Classical & Classics presented by Tim Landis; July 31, Bristol Virginia Senior Show Choir, American Idols 2, 7 p.m. and Aug. 1, Tunes at Noon, Bristol Virginia Senior Show Choir, American Idols 2, $5 at door. Aug. 2, Scat Cats and the Wells Brothers, 7:30 p.m. $10. Tickets on sale for Linda Lavin: Songs & Confessions of a One-Time Waitress; and Eddie Miles.(423) 274-8920.

BLUERIDGE MUSIC CENTER: Galax, Va., Milepost 213, Blue Ridge Parkway, July 26, Fine Band Convention with Robin and Linda Williams, with the Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters, 7 p.m.; Flatt and Scruggs TV Show video, 4 p.m.; Clogging showcase 4:30-5:30 p.m . $10.

MUSIC IN THE PARK: Marion, Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd., July 26, Cleghorn (bluegrass), 8-9 p.m. Bring lawn chair or blanket. (276) 781-7400.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Galax, Va., Grayson Street stage, Groovin’ on Grayson, final Friday of each month, live music and dance, children’s activities and lots more. To book your band, http://www.groovinongrayson.com or .

BREAKS INTERSTATE PARK: Breaks, Va., Amphitheater, Aug. 2, The South Mountain Bluegrass Boys and Natural Blend, 7 p.m. (276) 865-4413.

FESTIVAL

BEACHFEST ‘08: Groseclose, Va., Davis Valley Winery’s amphitheatre, July 25-26, Beach music and oldies with Jim Quick and Coastline, Sammy O’Banion and Mardi Gras, the Entertainers, the Kings, the Tams, the Catalinas, the Embers and the Fantastic Shakers. (276) 686-8855 or http://www.dvwinery.com.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., BOULEVARD CELEBRATION ‘08: July 26, march/unity walk, 9 a.m.; Tri Summit Bank parking lot, 10 a.m. community celebration: singing, dancing, drama and more; John Wesley United Methodist Church, 311 Lee St., Community Feast, 1 p.m.; YWCA, 106 Pennsylvania Ave., July 27, At the River I Stand, documentary film of Dr. King’s life, 4 p.m. discussion, Q. & A., 4:30-5 p.m. Refreshments. In case of rain, Saturday’s event will be at John Wesley United Methodist Church.

FESTIVAL OF PLAYS AND PLAYWRIGHTS: Abingdon, Barter Stage II, July 28-Aug. 9. The festival allows audiences the rare opportunity to take an active role in the development of new works by hearing the plays read for the first time by professional actors and then offering feedback to aid in the play’s progress and growth. (276) 628-3991.

MOUNTAIN DANCE AND FOLK FESTIVAL: Asheville, N.C., Diane Wortham Theatre at Pack Place, July 31-Aug. 2. (828) 258-611 Ext. 345 or http://www.folkheritage.org.

CARTER FAMILY MEMORIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL: Hiltons, Va., Carter Fold, Aug. 1-2. Musicians, food, crafts and more. Music performances 2-11 p.m. daily. $17.50/day or $30 for two-day admission; children 6-11, $1/day; under age 6 free. Gates open 10 a.m. each day.

UMOJA/UNITY FESTIVAL: Johnson City, Freedom Hall Civic Center grounds, Aug. 8-9, music, African drumming and dancing, Shaka Zulu stilt walkers, storytellers, food and craft vendors, medical screenings, children’s carnival and more. (423) 426-2851 or http://www.umojajc.com.

DANTE REUNION FESTIVAL: Aug. 8, 3:30-10 p.m. and Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., street dances, food, cake walks, merchandise for sale, horseshoe contest, vendors, free road “train” rides for kids and a model of Dante on display. Register for free gifts. (276) 495-1903.

HOMEGROWN TOMATO FEST IV: Kingsport, Glen Bruce Park, Aug. 9, Celebration of the tomato, 9 a.m.-noon features tomato contests, free tomato tastings (including many heirloom varieties), free tomato refreshments, music, tomato-inspired art, tomato-growing advice, activities for kids and culinary demonstrations by Troutdale at Ridgefields.

TAZEWELL COUNTY FAIR: Tazewell, Va., 515 Fairground Road, county fair, Aug. 10-16. Day and season passes on sale; Aug. 13, Rock On, battle of the rock bands. (276) 988-7300.

CALL FOR VENDORS: Tazewell, Burke’s Garden Fall Festival, Sept. 27. Vendors, artisans and craftsmen with items handmade, homemade or homegrown needed. (276) 472-2544 or .

THEATER

BARTER THEATRE: Abingdon, Barter Main Stage, Aug. 1, Barter Memory Event, 11 a.m., $10; Aug. 8, Barter Theatre Tour, 11 a.m. $5;  Barter Stage II, through Aug. 9, The Bremen Town Musicians (children may participate in a coloring contest - return by Aug. 8); through Aug. 16, Don’t Cry for Me Margaret Mitchell; through Aug. 9, Evita, an Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical; through Aug. 10,  The Who’s Tommy; Barter Theatre, through Aug. 10, The Cure for Love; (276) 628-3991.

JONESBOROUGH REPERTORY THEATRE: Jonesborough, 125 1/2 West Main St., Swing! July 24-26, 8 p.m.; July 26, 3 p.m. and July 27, 2 p.m., 6 p.m.,  $12 general admission/$10 students and seniors. (423) 753-1010, http://www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.

WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNER THEATRE: Wytheville, Va., through Aug. 31, Greatest hits of the 50’s and 60’s at Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Thursday, Friday, Saturday’s, 8 p.m. and Sunday matinee 3 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. (276) 223-0891 or (999) 950-3382.

LINCOLN THEATER: Marion, Aug. 2, PBS taping of the Song of the Mountains concert to feature Dale Ann Bradley, Tim White and Friends, Country Saloon, Circuit Riders and the Snyder Family, 7 p.m. (276) 783-6093.
 

STORYTELLING

STROLLING AND STORIES TOURS: Jonesborough. Strolling and stories tours with guided walking tours through historic district. Tours Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. (423) 753-9882, . (423) 753-1010.

INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING CENTER: Jonesborough, 100 W. Main St., through July 26, Ed Stivender; July 29-Aug. 2, Connie Regan-Blake, 7:30 p.m., $12. (423) 753-1010, (800) 952-8392 or http://www.storytellingcenter.net.

MUSIC/DANCE

ALLISON GAP JAMBOREE: Saltville, Allison Gap Old School House, Friday nights, 6-10 p.m., offering blue grass, gospel, mountain and country music. Food, 50/50 drawing, cake auctions, raffles and more. (276) 496-7590.

BECK MOUNTAIN CORN MAZE & ENTERTAINMENT BARN: Elizabethton, Tenn., 110 Corn Maze Lane, July 26, Old Dogs, New Tricks. Free couples/line dance lessons beginning 5 p.m. every Saturday night with paid admission. (423) 543-2676, cell, (423) 543-1045.

BRISTOL BALLET: Bristol, Va., 628 Cumberland St. Bristol Ballet Studio. Registration for classes July 24, 4-7 p.m.; July 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and July 28, 4-7 p.m. Bristol Ballet is offering free fall semester tuition to new students. (276) 669-06051 or email .

BUFFALO RURITAN CLUB: Bluff City, corner of Beaver Creek Road and Buffalo Road, July 26, Southern Grace, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; $5; Jackie Davis, (423) 306-5770, (423) 247-9075.

BURLEY TWIRLERS: Abingdon Senior Center. Dances first and third Saturday. (276) 628-9121, 628-2803.

CARTER FOLD: Hiltons, July 26, Bluegrass music by the Lost and Found, 7:30 p.m. $5 adults/children 6-11, $1; under six free. (276) 645-0035, http://www.carterfamilyfold.org.

CHILHOWIE LIONS CLUB: Smyth County, July 25, Ransom McCoy. 7:30-10 p.m. $5.

COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Alt. Rt. 58, July 26, South Mountain Boys; $5, adults, 12 years and older/$1 for children 2-11, 7:30-10:30. (276) 679-3541.

DIVINE BARBECUE RESTAURANT: Greeneville, Tenn., 25 Victory Blvd., July 25, Jackey Burkey, 6 p.m. (423) 638-3931 or http://www.openarmsministry.info.

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

FAMILY BLUEGRASS: Hansonville, July 26, Appalachian Strings; house band, Dixie River Boys; 7:30-11 p.m.; adults: $4/under 12 free. (276) 794-9067.

HORSE CREEK GOSPEL MUSIC BARN: Greene County, Tenn., 657 Broyles Road, July 26, Nick Chandler & Deliverance, bluegrass gospel group, from North Carolina, 7 p.m. $2. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hotdogs, (cooked on the grill outside), baked beans, etc. (423) 639-2322 or http://www.horsecreekgospelbarn.com.

IRON HORSE CAMPGROUND: Damascus, 30460 Blossom Road, 1 mile west of town, Hwy. 58, July 25, Jr. Lowell, Classic Country; July 26, Earl Humphries, Music Memories, 7:30-10:30 p.m. (276) 475-6008.

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

LAYS HARDWARE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Coeburn, Va., July 25, East Ky. Tyme, 7:30-10:30 p.m., $4. (276) 395-5160 or .

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, July 25, Dave O’Roark and the Southern Countrymen Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5 adults/$1 children. (423) 913-3205.

ROCK SCHOOL: Damascus, Aug. 2, two steppin’ counry and western music with the Honk-Kee Tonk Heroes featuring Cliff Hand. $5 per person/12 and under free with paying adult. Concessions available, 7-10 p.m.

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

AUDITIONS

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS: Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre, Wytheville, July 28, auditions for male dancers who can sing-strong athletic dancers; female dancers who can sing-strong technical dancers, 6-9 p.m. (888) 950-3382.

YOU NEVER CAN TELL: Blountville,  2425 Highway 75, Northeast State Theater Auditorium, July 28-29. Men and women ranging in age from 18-65 needed, 5 p.m. (423) 323-0218.

ROCK ON BATTLE OF THE ROCK BANDS: Lebanon, Va., Russell County Fair is hosting rock bands. All ages, all counties, all rock. Contact Russell County fair office. All submissions must be received by Aug. 8.
MUSICIANS, SINGERS NEEDED: Virginia’s College at Wise Division of Music for 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, 354 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.

Calendar is a free public service published at the discretion of the Bristol Herald Courier. Submission deadline is Monday at noon for the items scheduled during the upcoming week. Clubs are encouraged to submit notices of appearances of musicians at nightspots in Northeast Tennessee or Southwest Virginia. New photos of bands are always welcome, especially if members have changed recently. Send a schedule with show times and contact numbers and photos of performers to ElecTriCity Calendar, Bristol Herald Courier Calendar, P.O. Box 609, Bristol, VA 24201. Fax: (276) 669-3696. E-mail: . For more information call Mary Dutton at (276) 669-2181.