elecTriCity Calendar Lists a Variety of Entertainment Events

NIGHTLIFE

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. Sept. 12, 9 p.m., Bearfoot Bluegrass, $14. http://www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.

DOWNTOWN CENTER: Bristol, 810 State St. Sept. 11, 7 p.m., Hot Southern Nights; Sept. 15, 7 p.m., Full Moon Jam Night; Sept. 16, 7 p.m., Bluegrass Night. (423) 764-4171.

FAST LANE: Bristol, 3122 Lee Hwy. Sept. 12, DJ Marquez, $3. (276) 591-1712.

THE HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. Sept. 13, 7 p.m., Campaign 1984 (hard rock); Sept. 14, 7 p.m., Suffokate, Broadcast the Nightmare, and Woodhaven. (423) 926-3896.

O’MAINNIN’S: Bristol, 712 State St. Sept. 11, 10 p.m., Annie Robinette (acoustic alt. rock); Sept. 12, The Jones Boys (party band); Sept. 13, 10 p.m., The Nomadz (rock-blues); Sept. 14, 2 p.m., Deborah Daniels benefit party. (423) 844-0049.

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

CIVIC CENTERS

FREEDOM HALL: Johnson City. Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m., Staind, Seether, and Papa Roach (hard rock), $37.50-$41. (423) 461-4884.

KNOXVILLE COLISEUM: Knoxville. Sept. 28, 7 p.m., Buckcherry, Avenged Sevenfold, Shinedown, and Saving Able, $38.50-$41.50. (865) 215-8999.

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Greeneville. Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m., Jason Petty’s “Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes,” $12-$25. (423) 638-1679.

THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA: Knoxville. Oct. 5, 8 p.m., Michael Buble, $49.50-$75. (865) 656-4444.

CONCERTS
PICKIN’ PORCH: Bristol, Va., Bristol Mall, Sept. 11, Appalachian Trail, 7 p.m. Free. (276) 645-0035, http://www.pickinporch.org.

PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Sept. 11, Linda Lavin: Songs & Confessions of a One-Time Waitress, 7:30 p.m., $36 Adults/$32 seniors/students; Sept. 13, Eddie Miles, A Salute to Elvis, 8 p.m., $25. (423) 274-8920.
HUNGARIAN CHOIR CONCERT: Johnson City, Culp Auditorium, ETSU, Sept. 11, Pecsi Reformatus Kollegium Choir of Pecs, Hungary, International Folksong Exchange Concert, 10-11 a.m.; The Pecsi Choir and the ETSU Chorale will present a Kodaly Methods Demonstration Rehearsal in Mathes No. 107, ETSU, 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.; A Modaly Symposium/luncheon, 1-2 p.m.; Abingdon, Christ the King Catholic Church, Sept. 14, Pecsi Choir and Highlands Youth Ensemble, 10:15-11 a.m.; Abingdon High School, Sept. 15, Full concert, for choirs and music teachers; Emory & Henry College, Kodaly Symposium; Memorial Chapel at E&H, concert, 7:30 p.m.

CONCERT: Tazewell, Main Street Mini Park, Sept. 12, with Blu Voodu, 7 p.m.

BLUE RIDGE MUSIC CENTER: Milepost 213, Blue Ridge Parkway, Sept. 13, The Kruger Brothers with the East Tennessee State Bluegrass Band and the Buck Mountain Band, 7 p.m.; Museum Auditorium, Films from the Rainbow Quest Shanachie series that show the Stanley Brother and Doc Watson in the 1960s, 4 p.m. $10. (276) 236-5309.

DOWNTOWN CENTER: Bristol, Tenn., State St., Sept. 13, concert with Defender, Cliff and Tina Cook, Butch Perry, Tony and Lelia Malone, 7-9 p.m.

ETSU RECITAL: Johnson City,  Mathes Hall, Sept. 18, Dr. Christian Zembower, will present a free public faculty recital, 7 p.m., (423) 439-4296.

THE CRANBERRY THISTLE: Jonesborough, Sept. 20, John Lilly performs multi-talented acoustic music specializing in Americana, country roots and traditional folk music, 7 p.m., free. (423) 753-0090.

KING COLLEGE: Bristol, Tenn., 1350 King Collge Road,Memorial Chapel, Sept. 24, Dr. Billy Kim and the Korean Children’s Choir, 10:230-11;15 a.m.

FILM

ARTS ARRAY FILM SERIES: Abingdon Cinemall, Sept. 22-23, Four Months, Three Weeks, and Two Days, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. daily. (276) 739-2447 or .

FESTIVAL

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR: Abingdon, Washington County Fairgrounds, Sept. 11-13, musical entertainment, petting zoo, Cole shows on the midway, kids day circus, Buford the Bear and more. http://www.washcofair.com.

HERITAGE HAWK FESTIVAL: Mendota, Va., Sept. 13, Music, Bristol Bird Club, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, children’s activities, photography competition, bingo, cakewalks, book sale and more. (276) 466-9533.

DOCK BOGGS MUSIC FESTIVAL: Norton, Country Cabin, Sept. 13, various performers. http://www.dockboggsfestival.com.

RHYTHM AND ROOTS REUNION FESTIVAL: Bristol, State St., Sept. 19-21. Volunteers needed, (423) 573-4898 to get an application. Rhythm & Roots tickets online: http://securetricities.com/bristolrhythm/; (423) 573-4898; fax: 573-4877; mail: P.O. Box 1927; Bristol, VA 24203 or e-mail: .

CEDAR BLUFF HERITAGE FESTIVAL: Cedar Bluff Town Square, Sept. 20, horse and carriage tours of the historic district, a civil war encampment, hot air balloon rides, children’s games and rides, pony rides, face painting, apple butter making, art show, soap making and lots more, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rain or shine. (276) 964-4889 or http://www.cedarbluffva.org.

SUMMER GOSPEL FEST: Erwin, Food Lion, Sept. 20, Various gospel singers, activities, concession, noon. Limited seating available. All proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network.

CHILHOWIE COMMUNITY APPLE FESTIVAL: Sept. 20-28. Theme: Fun to the Core with apples, beauty pageants, exhibits, home canned fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts music, pet show, parade, and more. (276) 646-8213 or http://www.chilhowieapplefestival.com.

OLD FASHION FALL FESTIVAL: Konnaraock Community Center, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Music, handmade crafts, bake sale raffle, more. Bring own chair, rain or shine. (276) 388-3102 or (276) 388-3917.

SORGHUM FESTIVAL: Chatham, Va., Climax Elementary School grounds, State Road No. 799. Sept. 27, Annual Climax Ruritan Club event with sorghum molasses, apple butter, giant flea market, displays of art and crafts, bluegrass music, antiques, contests, food, drinks and more, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (434) 432-0022, (434) 432-9679 or .

APPALACHIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL: Blountville, Sept. 27, Civil War re-enactment, antique tractor display, pancake breakfast, music, authors, arts and crafts exhibitions, guided tours of Deery Inn, ghost stories, fitness walk, 5K race, etc. Children’s areas will include a petting zoo, face-painting, rockc limbing, storytelling and more, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (423) 323-6628 or (423) 323-4660 or http://www.sullivancountyarchives.com/festival.htm.

FALL FOLK ARTS FESTIVAL: Kingsport, 4812 Orebank Road, Exchange Place Living History Farm, Sept. 27. The festival will focus on harvest time activities on an 1850s farm with emphasis on pioneer arts and crafts, old-time foods, music, children’s activities. Noon to 5 p.m. $1 adults/50 cents for children. (423) 288-6071.

NATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL: Jonesborough, Tenn., Oct. 3-5. Festival features performances by storytellers who deliver traditional tales, multicultural folklore, contemporary legends, and even bewitching ghost stories. Concerts begin 10 a.m. Friday until 4:30 p.m. Sunday. (800) 952-8392 ext. 221 or http://www.storytellingcenter.net.

THEATER

BARTER THEATRE: Abingdon, Barter Stage II, through Nov. 8, Comin’ Up a Storm; Through Nov. 9, Bat Boy: The Tabloid Musical; Sept. 11-Nov. 15, Tuck Everlasting; Barter Theatre, through Sept. 13, Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street; Sept. 19-Nov. 15, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. (276) 628-3991.

NORTHEAST STATE THEATER:  Blountville, 2425 Highway 75, Northeast State Auditorium, Sept. 11-13, You Never Can Tell, 7 p.m., Sept. 13-14, 2:30 p.m. Advance tickets: $5; general admission: $8 and $7 for seniors, free to Northeast Sate students with valid ID. 9423) 354-2479 or e-mail, .

LAMPLIGHT THEATRE: Fall Branch, Tenn., 441 Horton Highway, Sept. 13 and 20, The Wager, a Christian film featuring Randy Travis and Candace Cameron Bure. 4-7 p.m. both days.(423) 348-7610 or http://www.lamplighttheatre.com.

TINSELTOWN: Bristol, Va., 3304 Linden Drive, Sept. 22, The Metropolitan Opera. 6 p.m. Red Carpet events; 6:30 opening night honoring soprano Renee Fleming in scenes from Verdi’s La Traviata, Massenet’s Manon and Richard Strauss’s Capriccio. Tickets (live performances) $15-$20; (taped replay) $14-$18.
 
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., Sept. 16-20, Mitich Capel; Sept. 23-27, Billy Teare.  (423) 913-1276.

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, Sept. 13, Southern Countrymen, 7-10 p.m. Corn Maze open. Free couples/line dance lessons beginning 5 p.m. every Saturday night with paid admission. (423) 543-2676, cell, (423) 543-1045.

BUFFALO RURITAN CLUB: Bluff City, corner of Beaver Creek Road and Buffalo Road, Sept. 13, Country Tradition. 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, Sept. 13, Concert by the Whitewater Bluegrass Company, 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, Sept. 12, Benny Jones Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5.

CONTRA DANCE: Bristol Ballet Studios, 628 Cumberland St., Sept. 12, Dance with Hands Four, 7:30-10:30 p.m. class for newcomers 7-7:30 p.m. Admission: $7 adults/$5 students, and $15 for a family. (423) 573-2200, (276) 645-0111 or http://www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org.

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

ELKS LODGE NO. 1847: Elizabethton, 1000 N. Sycamore St., Closed Sept. 12, 19. (423) 538-8568.

FAMILY BLUEGRASS: Hansonville, Sept. 12, Ramblin Rose; Sept. 13, Lightning Bolts, house band, Dixie River Band; 7:30-11 p.m.; adults: $4/under 12 free. (276) 794-9067.

HORSE CREEK GOSPEL MUSIC BARN: Greene County, Tenn., 657 Broyles Road, Sept. 13, The Brotherhood Quartet, a southern gospel group from Tennessee, 7 p.m. $2. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hotdogs, (cooked on the grill outside), baked beans, etc. (423) 639-2322 or http://www.horsecreekgospelbarn.com.

IIRON HORSE CAMPGROUNS: Damascus, 30460 Blossom Road, 1 mile west of town, Hwy. 58, Sept. 12, Junior Royal adn Classic Country; Sept. 13, Pool Hall Country, 7:30-10:30 p.m. (dance lessons at 6 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., Sept. 12, Runaway Freight; Sept. 13, The Backroads Band, 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, Sept. 12, Dave O’Roark and The Southern Countrymen Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5 adults/$1 children. (423) 913-3205.

RED ROOM: Blountville, 234 Carolina Pottery Drive, Sept. 20, Kids Our Age, 8-11 p.m. (423) 323-3770.

ROCK SCHOOL: Damascus, Sept. 13, 2 Steppin’ country music featuring The Honk-Kee Tonk Heroes, 7-10 p.m. $5 each; 12 and under free with paying adult. Concessions.

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

AUDITIONS

TALENT, INC.: Kingsport, Ft. Henry Mall, (lower level, Belk Court), Sept. 13, Auditions for singers and musicians from ages 5 to adult. 5-8 p.m. (karaoke CD’s welcome). (423) 782-7914.

THE CRUCIBLE: Jonesborough, 125 1/2 West Main St., Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, Sept. 14, 3 p.m. and Sept. 15, 7 p.m. Age ranges for men are 20-70 and 13-75 for women. Volunteers are needed for backstage crew, costume design, etc. (423) 791-4440, (423) 943-4508 or http://www.jonesobroughtheatre.com.

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: . Phone: (276) 645-2515. For more information call Mary Dutton at (276) 669-2181.