Empire and elecTriCity Calendars and Halloween Events

NIGHTLIFE

BRISTOL VFW: Bristol, West State Street between 16th and 17th Streets. Oct. 17, Rocktoberfest. http://www.bristolvfw.org or (423) 764-0381.

THE BUSPIT: Kingsport, 240 E. Main St. Oct. 15, 9 p.m., Benny Wilson, free. http://www.thebuspit.com or (423) 578-2336.

CAPONE’S: Johnson City, 227 E. Main St. Oct. 16, 10:30 p.m., Matt Stillwell; Oct. 17, 8 p.m., Dirty Guvnahs with Peach Betty. http://www.caponesjc.com or (423) 928-2295.

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. Oct. 16, 9 p.m., Mountain Heart (bluegrass), $18; Oct. 17, 9 p.m., Ed Snodderly, $10. http://www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.

ELECTRIC COWBOY: Johnson City, 1805 N. Roan St. Oct. 27, 8 p.m., Our Lady Peace (rock), $20-$23. (4230 928-0022.

5 O’CLOCK BAR: Glade Spring, 35025 Brittany Lee Drive, off I-81 Exit 29. Oct. 16-17, 8 p.m., Sundance. (276) 429-2275.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES CLUB: Bristol, 2033 W. State St. Oct. 16-17, Karaoke, $2 donation. (423) 217-0188.

THE HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. Oct. 16, 11 p.m., Killbot and Whitey Mack and His Booze Hounds; Oct. 17, 10 p.m., Dormin and Decade of Deceit; Oct. 19, 6 p.m., Bane, Blacklisted, Foundation, and Fingers Crossed. (423) 926-3896.

O’MAINNIN’S: Bristol, 712 State St. Oct. 15, 10 p.m., Mac Comer; Oct. 16, 10 p.m., The Hooligans; Oct. 17, 10 p.m., Black Wolf; Oct. 21, 10 p.m., Ryan Ward. http://www.myspace.com/omainninspub or (423) 844-0049.

ROCK-N-HORSE II BAR & GRILL: Bristol, 3080 W. State St. Oct. 16-17, Kings Landing. http://www.myspace.com/rocknhorse2 or (423) 844-0400.

CIVIC CENTERS

FREEDOM HALL: Johnson City. Nov. 20, 8 p.m., Jason Aldean, Colt Ford, and Ash Bowers (country), $34.75-$39.75. (423) 461-4884.

KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM AND COLISEUM: Knoxville. Oct. 15, 8 p.m., Robin Williams (comedy), $81-$101; Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m., Kelly Clarkson (pop), $43.50-$53.50. (865) 215-8999.

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Greeneville. Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., New Christy Minstrels, $10-$27.50; Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m., The Hunt Family, $8-$22.50. (423) 638-1679.

TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA: Charlotte. Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Metallica (heavy metal), $51.50-$71.50. (704) 688-9000.

VIKING HALL: Bristol. Nov. 13, 7 p.m., Styx, REO Speedwagon, and Night Ranger (‘80s rock), $28-$68. (423) 764-0188.

CONCERTS

PICKIN’ PORCH: Bristol, Va., Bristol Mall, Oct. 15, Bill & Maggie Anderson, Glory Road Singers, 7 p.m. (276) 645-0035, http://www.pickinporch.org.

BLUE RIDGE MUSIC CENTER: Galax, Va., Milepost 213 on Blue Ridge Parkway, 700 Foothills Road, Oct. 18, Round Peak, a musical phenomenon in the Blue Ridge and Around the World with Paul Brown and the Toast String Stretchers, 2 p.m.; Mid-day mountain music continues Sundays through Fridays (and some Saturdays) through Nov. 1 in the breezeway of the visitor center. Free admission. (276) 236-5309 or .

VIRGINIA INTERMONT COLLEGE: Harrison-Jones Auditorium, Oct. 16, Ron Blackwood & the Blackwood Quartet, 7 p.m. $10 each. Contact June Hagy , (276) 676-2541, Roger Edwards, , (276) 676-2192 or Sharon Gill (276) 628-2321. Tickets on sale at door and also available at Matt Smith’s Music, Main St., Abingdon, Blevins Tire and Recapping, Lee Highway, Bristol, and Toyota of Kingsport, (423) 246-6611.

VIRGINIA BALLROOM CONCERT SERIES: Abingdon Senior Center, Oct. 16, Old, Fat & Sloe with special guest, Audrey Mallory. 7:30 p.m. $8 at door/children 10 and under free. (276) 494-1299.

PIANO RECITAL: Emory, Va., Emory & Henry College, Memorial Chapel, Oct. 23, piano recital by Brad Arington, 7:30 p.m. free admission.

DMS FALL MUSIC JAM: Damascus Middle School, Government Road, Oct. 24, Music jam, 5-8 p.m. with bluegrass, classic rock, gitty up cloggers, raffle, prizes and food. Proceeds benefit Damascus Middle School. (276) 492-2080.

METROPOLITAN OPERA: Bristol, Va., 3004 Linden Drive, (Across from Holiday Inn) I-81, Exit 7, Tinseltown, Oct. 24, Giuseppe Verdi: Alda, 1-4:30 p.m. with Violeta Urmana, Dolora Zajick, Johan Botha, Carlo Guelfi and conductor, Daniele Gatti. Tickets: Saturdays (live performances) $15 ages 11 and under/$22, ages 12 to 64/$20, 65 and older; Wednesdays (taped replays), $15, agse 11 and under/$20, ages 12 to 64/$18, ages 65 and older. (276) 669-0588.

FILM

ARTS ARRAY FILM SERIES: Abingdon, Cinemall, 721 E. Main St., Oct. 19-20, Cheri, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day. (276) 2447 or . 1-800-983-0540, ext. 202

FESTIVAL

SPIRIT OF THE HARVEST: Piney Flats, Oct. 17, Rocky Mount’s annual event celebrating the harvst season of the Cobb Family and other early settlers of Tennessee, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Living history tours of the Cobb home, demonstrations, craft classes and stories. $5 per person aged five and up; Craft classes of cornshuck dolls and candle dipping, $2 per craft. (423) 538-7396 or (888) 538-1791.

FALL FESTIVAL: Copper Creek Elementary, Oct. 17, games, craft room, face painting, bingo, food, cake walk and the Blue Grass Circle Band. $2 adults/50 cents for children.
- SWEETS & TREATS FUNDRAISER: Rural Retreat Winery, Oct. 23, There will be dessert and wine tastings as well as silent auctions with door prizes, 7-9 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank and the Miss Mountain Empire Scholarship organization. $30 each or $25 if you bring five non-perishable items to the event. (276) 686-5982 or (276) 451-0212.

PERFORMING ARTS

CART: Richlands Middle School, Oct. 24, Illusionaire: The Magic of Lyn Dillies, 7 p.m. Adult, $15 adult advance/$20 at door; Student $10 advance, $15 at door. (276) 963-3385 or .

THEATER

MILLIGAN COLLEGE THEATER DEPARTMENT: Gregory Center for the Liberal Arts, Oct. 15-17, A Shakespeare Double Bill: Titus ‘n 2 Cents, 7:30 p.m. $8 general admission/$5 students. (423) 461-8733.

LAMPLIGHT THEATRE: Fall Branch, Tenn.,  441 Horton Highway, Oct. 16-18, 23-26, 28-31, House of Martyrs II, Fridays and Saturdays 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. (6:30 p.m., performances only on remaining days). Rated PG-13. Due to the graphic nature of the drama, students under age 13 must have parent’s permission to attend. Suggested donation, $6 for all ages. (423) 348-7610.

THE PALMER MILL PLAYHOUSE: Saltville, Oct. 16-18, and Oct. 23-25, Everybody Loves Opal. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. and Sunday matinee, 3 p.m. $7/$5 seniors. Reservations: (276) 496-4900 or in person at Duncan’s Convenience Store, Saltville.

HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES: Milligan College, Tenn., Milligan College, Oct. 24, The Rock & The Rabbi, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 25, The Witnesses, 2:30 p.m. $25 for each performance. (423) 461-8733.

WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNER THEATRE: Wytheville, Va., 170 Malin Drive, through Oct. 25, Thoroughly Modern Millie, 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 Nov. 14, Frankenstein; Through Nov. 12, Heaven Sent; Stage II, through November, The Foreigner; through Nov. 15, Little Shop of Horrors. (276) 628-3991.

PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Bristol,  Oct. 17, Miss Food City pageant, 7 p.m. $8/children ages 5 and under admitted free; Oct. 22, Stark Love, a silent film, 6:30 p.m. Free. Non-perishable food items accepted at the door; Oct. 23, 8 p.m. Celtic Crossroads. $25, adult/$20, seniors, students. Tickets on sale for Three Redneck Tenors, Nov. 23 and Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Dec. 5. (423) 274-8920 or http://www.etix.com.

THE LINCOLN THEATRE: Marion, Song of the Mountains, Oct. 17, Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, Next Best Thing Band, Balsam Range, Savannah Vaughn & Fall Creek, 7 p.m. $25 reserved seating. (276) 783-6093.

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 August through November; every Thursday night, musicians come anytime 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, proceeds support 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. 9276) 228-2601.

BRISTOL BALLET STUDIO: Bristol, Va., 628 Cumberland St. Ballroom dance classes will be offered before a dance on Nov. 13 and Dec. 11. Instructor is Ashby Dickerson. A meet and greet begins at 7 p.m. followed by class and a social dance with refreshments. Lemonade and water will be provided. Cost is $10 per person, per session. No partner is needed. (276) 669-6051 or http://www.bristolballet.org.

BRISTOL VA/TN COUNTRY/GOSPEL SHOW PALACE: Bristol, Va., 14364 Lee Hwy. (Campbell Building), Thursdays and Saturdays, 7 p.m., country music and dancing featuring the Smokey Mountain Country Band and country artists every month; Monday, 7 p.m. bluegrass music, dancing featuring the Skinner Family and other artists; Friday, 7 p.m. Gospel music featuring the Glory Road Singers and others; Jam with Friends, Saturday 1 p.m. with area bluegrass and country musicians. (423) 967-3090.

BUFFALO RURITAN CLUB: Bluff City, corner of Beaver Creek Road and Buffalo Road, Oct. 17, Country Tradition, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5. (423) 306-5770.

CARTER FOLD: Hiltons, Oct. 17, New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters, 7:30 p.m. $7 adults/$1 children 6 to 11, under age 6 free. (276) 645-0035, http://www.carterfamilyfold. org.

CHILHOWIE LIONS CLUB: Smyth County, Oct. 16, Junior Royal and Classic Country, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5; Oct. 31, Annual Fundraiser, Bar-B-Q, 1-4 p.m. BBQ, slaw, baked beans, dessert and drink. $5 per person. Eat in or take out. (276) 646-8566.

COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Alt. Rt. 58, Oct. 17, Appalachian Strings, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; jam session Tuesdays, 7 p.m., $5 adults/$1 children, 2 through 11; (276) 679-3541; Country line dance classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. beginning line dance; 7 p.m. intermediate line dance classes. $20 per person for either class or $30 per person for both classes. (276) 679-5559 after 6 p.m.

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., Oct. 23, senior citizens dance with Ramblin’ Rose. (423) 538-8568.

FAIRVIEW RURITAN CLUB: Galax, Va., Oct. 24, Dixie Bee Liners, 7:30 p.m. Doors open 5:30 p.m. $15 adults/children under 12 free. 9276) 236-2171 or http://www.fairviewruritan.com.

FAMILY BLUEGRASS: Hansonville, Oct. 16, Ramblin Rose Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Oct. 17, Ridgeline, Dixie River Band, 7:30-11 p.m. $4/children under 12-free. (276) 794-9067.

F.O.E. CLUB: Bristol, Va., 2033 W. State St., Oct. 16, Kingsgrass & Karaoke, 8 p.m. $5; Haunted Halloween week, dress up for all events; Oct. 22-23, Southern 76, 9 p.m. $5. 21 and older. Drinks and refreshments (no alcohol).

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

IRON HORSE BOOT SCOOTIN’ BARN: Damascus, 30460 Blossom Road, Hwy. 58, Oct. 16, Ransom McCoy and Just Friends; Oct. 17, Lawrence Ealey and Borderline, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; dance lessons Saturdays, 5:30 p.m.; Oct. 31, Halloween costume contest with cash prizes, food, music, dancing and fun. (276) 888-1447, cell: (276) 202-7412, (276) 202-7413 or e-mail,

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., Thursday jam sessions, 6:30-10:30 p.m., free; Oct. 16, South Mountain Boys featuring the Center Stage Cloggers, 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, Oct. 16, David O’Roark and Southern Countrymen Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5 adults/$1 children. (423) 913-3205.

RASCALS: Oct. 30, Dance with band, Kids Our Age. Sponsored by Friends of the Kingsport Senior Center, 7-10 p.m., $5 per person. Tickets on sale at door. Everyone asked to bring a dessert/finger food to share. Open to all seniors 50 and over. Costume optional for Halloween event.

TACOMA COMMUNITY CENTER: Tacoma, Va., 4408 Stone Mountain Road, Oct. 17, JR Gibson & Bluegrass Favorites, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5 adults/$1 children, 6-12/under 6 free. (276) 679-1164.

TRISTATE SINGLES: Kingsport, Warrior’s Path Recreational Building, Oct. 24, Chili cook-off and dance, 6-10 p.m. Plan to eat 6 p.m. Music Memories will begin 7 p.m. Members, $7/guests, $10. (423) 357-4096, (423) 384-1469. statesinglesinc.com or http://www.tristatesinglesinc.com.

AUDITIONS

TALENT SEARCH: Bristol, Va., 14364 Lee Hwy., Bristol VA/TN Country/Gospel Show Palace, Monday, Friday and Saturday, country music and bluegrass artists desiring to be in a local band as well as gospel groups and individuals to perform on Friday night gospel show. Jim Thomas, (423) 967-3090.

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, (276) 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

CHARLES HARRIS LIBRARY GALLERY: Wise, Va., 124 Liberty Road SW, through Oct. 30, Hercel Stallard exhibit of Local and Southern Landscapes; Fall Plein Air Workshop in Virginia Mountains, Oct. 19-24, $250 for 5-day workshop, or $65 per day. http://www.hercelstallard.net.
(276) 328-1251 or http://www.charlesharrisgallery.org.

APPALACHIAN SPIRIT GALLERY: Marion, 144 W. Main St., through Nov. 6, Art Walk, Cici Brown Vance and Ken Johnson with music by Scott Fore, 6 p.m. (276) 759-3890 or http://www.appalachianspiritgallery.com.

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA MUSEUM HISTORICAL STATE PARK: Big Stone Gap, through Oct. 15 exhibits, Pioneers in Education: Early African American Schools, examines the evolution of African-American schools in Wise County; For Love of Money displays coins and paper notes from around the world. (276) 523-1322 or http://www.swvamuseum.org.

MILLIGAN COLLEGE ART GALLERY: Milligan College, Tenn., Milligan’s Derthick Hall, through Oct. 15, exhibit of photography of East Tennessee native Chuck Rector; Oct. 18-Oct. 24, Lost in Life, a photography exhibit by Lydia Marshall; opening reception Oct. 18, 2-4 p.m. Exhibit free.  http://www.milligan.edu.

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.

HANDS ON MUSEUM: Johnson City, 315 E. Main St., (423) 434-HAND. New exhibit: Kids Bank & Credit Union. Maze-a-Palooza; Mommy and Me Artshop; National Chemistry Week; Spooky Science Workshop. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Closed Monday.

ARTS DEPOT: Abingdon, Members Gallery, through Nov 14, works of Pat McCarthy and Adelaide Moss, Close to Home.; through Oct. 24, Wednesdays Morning Painters show recent works in special Exhibits Gallery; through Nov. 14, exhibit by regional artists, Bill Dotten, Pat Mighell, Myrna Nein and Frank Renault; 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, Deltiology and the Postcard: A Lost Medium for Messaging; Folk Pottery exhibit of items made between 1820 and 1929; 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 MUSEUM: CENTER FOR ART AND CULTURAL HERITAGE: Abingdon, 415 Academy Drive, through Nov. 22, J.C. Leyendecker: America’s “Other “Illlustrator;  through Jan. 3, 2010, Exhibition: Buying Time: Clocks Along the Great Road, 1790-1870; through Oct. 11, Pilars of Bohemia: Mullins, Houser, and Crookshank; 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.

STAR MUSEUM: Abingdon, regular hours: 1-5:30 p.m. or 6 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; weekends by appointment; closed Wednesdays.

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.

FESTIVAL/FAIR

APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL: Meadowview, Va., Exit 24, I-81, Meadowview Town Square and Fire Department Building, Oct. 17,  The Meadowview Civic Club’s festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors are welcome. Set ups begin 8 a.m. No charge, however, reservations need to be made for space by calling Romona Calloway, (276) 944-3500. For information call Phyllis Price (276) 628-2383.

CELEBRATION OF COAL: Castlewood, Russell County Fairgrounds, Oct. 24, Entertainment by various performers, concessions/food vendors, etc., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.  Sponsorships still being accepted. This event is in honor of our coal mining industry to preserve our history and heritage.  (276) 889-8041.

LITERATURE

AUTHOR VISIT: Wytheville,  Wytheville Community College, Library of Smyth Hall, Oct. 22, an evening with horror author William A. Veselik, 7 p.m. Veselik will read from his works, answer questions about writing and publishing and sign copies of his novels. 9276) 223-4835.

ETC.

THE GALLERY @ BARR PHOTOGRAPHICS: Abingdon, 152 E. Main St., Call for artists for the 2009 exhibition schedule. Contact Dean at or (276) 628-1486.

ORNAMENTAL ART PROJECTS: William King Museum looking for projects completed as part of girl’s education at small academies and colleges in the area from 1800 through 1930. These projects can include, but are not limited to, samplers and other needlework, drawings and paintings, calligraphy, painted china pieces and hand-carved household objects. Works will be included in exhibit in January 2010. (276) 628-5005 or .

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.

ABINGDON

DOUBLE WHAMMY HALLOWEEN TOURS: Oct. 9-10, 16-17, 23-30, 8 p.m. $10. Lucky 13th annual Spirit Tour, led by Famed Haint Mistress Donnamarie Emmert, meets at MWI Gazebo: (276) 676-2282, (800) 345-3440 or (276) 629-3161; STAR MUSEUM, 170 E. Main St.  presents ‘Hell’s Belles’, its 3rd annual Halloween tour starring Lizzie Borden, Jayne Mansfield, Janis Joplin and Sharon Tate & Co. (276) 608-7452.

HALLOWSCREAMZ: 19372 Brumley Gap Road, Cornfusion Corn Maze, Haunted Barn, Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31, dark to 11 p.m. (276) 623-1326.

TERROR IN THE VALLEY: Brumley Gap Volunteer Fire Department, Brumley Gap Road, off Route 19, Oct. 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, 7:30-11 p.m., 10th annual haunted forest. Refreshments available for sell. $6 adults/$4 children (12 & under). )276) 628-9341 or e-mail: .

HALLOWEEN WEEKEND CAMP: 25236 Hillman Highway, Southwest Virginia 4-H Center, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, for youth in grades 6-8. Costume contest, pumpkin carving, creating an old-time radio play, astronomy, night-hike, LEGO robotics, storytelling, performance at Barter Theatre and special backstage tour. Pre-register by Oct. 19. (276) 676-6180 or .

HALLOWEEN CANDY BUY BACK: 465 West Main St., Abingdon Pediatric Dentistry, Nov. 3, 3-5 p.m. $1 per pound (up to 10 pounds) Special giveaways and drawings. All candy donations are shipped to our service men and women in Iraq.

BLOUNTVILLE

HAUNTED APPALACHIAN CAVERNS: 420 Cave Hill Road, through Oct. 31, 7 p.m. until last body is processed. Last tickets will be sold at 12 a.m. Lycans: Prepare to face a legend as old as man himself…Loup Garou, Wolfmen, Werewolves and haunt attraction, Carnevil Klowns. $13 adults per attraction; both $20. (423) 323-2337 or http://www.myspace.com/HauntedAppalachianCaverns.

BLUFF CITY

HAUNTED AUCTION HOUSE: Every Friday and Saturday in October, 8 p.m. $7 adults/$5 12 and under. (423) 957-1166.

BRISTOL

ST. LUKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Oct. 16-17, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Women will hold annual Fall Bazaar and Bake Sale. Bazaar will feature a variety of donated items such as furniture, clothing, toys, linens, seasonal and everyday household items. In addition, apple butter will be available for purchase as well as an assortment of baked goods, breakfast and lunch items. (276) 669-2441.

HAUNTED FOREST: South Holston Ruritan Woods, 415 Meadow Creek Road, Oct. 22, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 ‘til 11 p.m.; Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24 and 30 ‘til 12 a.m. Oct. 31, ‘til 1 a.m. Gates open 6:30 p.m. Guided tours of haunted forest start at dark. Concessions available. $7 adults/children under 12, $4/groups of 10 or more, $5 each. (423) 366-1487 or (423) 646-6814. All profits to benefit children’s groups and organizations.

F.O.E. CLUB (EAGLES): 2033 W. State St., Oct. 24, 6 p.m. Extreme Karaoke Halloween Party w/Lil Debi. Wear a costume, prizes and games, $5 or $8 w/chicken dinner. 21 and older; Oct. 30-31, 8 p.m. Rock ‘n Halloween weekend w/Cadence & Buddz, $5. (no alcohol). All ages.

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY: Bristol Public Library, Oct. 27, 4 p.m. Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, movie shown on big screen in meeting room; Oct. 26, 11:30 a.m. and Oct. 27, 10 a.m. Wear costume and trick-or-treat through the library; Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m. After school Halloween celebration: Wear your costume, bob for apples, create a creepy spider treat and enjoy spooky tale. (276) 821-6153; Oct. 30, 4 p.m. Teen Library with Halloween Party. Pre-register by e-mailing or call (276) 821-6192.

STATE STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Bristol, Va., 300 West Valley Drive, Oct. 28, Trunk or Treat. Dinner will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Festivities will be from 6:30-8 p.m. Call Paige Morgan, (276) 669-2101 for information.

A BOOOOOTIFUL EVENING: Bristol Mall, Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m. Activities include costume contests for all ages. Contest for best “costumed” pet. Trick or treating throughout the mall. (276) 645-7275.

FALL FESTIVAL: 2455 King Mill Pike, Bristol, Va., NorthStar Church, Oct. 31, 5:30-8 p.m. Fun, food, games, hayrides, face painting, inflatables and lots of candy. (276) 466-1825 or http://www.northstarbristol.org.

BRADLEY STREET BAPTIST CHURCH: 2218 Bradley St., Oct. 31, Trunk-or-Treat, 5-8 p.m. regardless of weather.

TRUNKS OF TREATS: Bristol, Tenn., 104 Cypress St., Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church, Oct. 31, 6:30-8 p.m. Fun, food, carnival games, prizes, candy and more. Free. (423) 989-4325.

LIGHT THE NIGHT: Bristol, Tenn., 109 Gate City Highway (old Panda Buffet building), Covenant Fellowship Church, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. Festival and Trunk-R-Treat for children ages 0-12. Games, stories, costume contest (no scary or ghoulish costumes) refreshments, music and trunk or treat.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN: Steele Creek Park, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m., for ages 2-12. Park and walk thru the park for Halloween goodies. Train rides (weather permitting) $1. (423) 764-4023.

BRISTOL VA./TN. COUNTRY SHOW PALACE: 14364 Lee Hwy., Exit 7, Hwy. 81, Campbell Building, Oct. 31, 6 p.m. free to kids and parents. For the kids - special trunk & treat event held inside the Campbell building. Scores of treats for the kids and games to earn special prizes; For adults, 7 p.m. regular country music/dancing. Costumes welcome and encouraged, $5.

CLINTWOOD

MONSTER MASH: Industrial Park, Vance’s Skateland & Restaurant, Oct. 29, 4 -9 p.m., Oct. 30, -10 p.m., Oct. 31, 2-10 p.m. Games, prizes, cake walks, costume contest, a haunted house and lots more. (276) 926-8888.

ELIZABETHTON

THE HAUNTED FOREST: Oct. 16, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Walk through haunt with all the scary characters you can think of. $5 per person for kids and up. (423) 297-0503.

FALL BRANCH, TENN.

HOUSE OF MARTYRS II: 441 Horton Highway, LampLight Theatre, Oct. 16-18, 23-26, 28-31, Fridays and Saturdays 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. (6:30 p.m., performances only on remaining days). Rated PG-13. Due to the graphic nature of the drama, students under age 13 must have parent’s permission to attend. Suggested donation, $6 for all ages. (423) 348-7610.

GRAY, TENN.

COPAS CORN MAZE: Copas Farm, Friday and Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. Over 10 acres offering pumpkins, gourds and autumn decor. Kettle Korn, Italian ice and deep fried oreos and twinkies. For ages 7-12, $5/6 and under free. Hayrides $3.50. (423) 367-0565.

JONESBOROUGH

BLOODHOUNDS II: 920 Old Boones Creek Road, Proud Annie Mystery Theatre, Friday and Saturday nights, 6:30 p.m. with play and dinner. $42.50 per person pus tax for ages 18 and up. (423) 753-3735.

INSANE INN AND FIELD OF SCREAMS: Fender’s Farm, 254 Highway 107, Oct. 16-17, 22-24, 27 and 29-31. Starting at dark. Barn, $10/cornfield, $8 or both, $15. (423) 753-4469 or http://www.fendersmaze.com.

HALES COMMUNITY RURITAN HAUNTED FOREST: Hales Road off of New Boones Creek Road, Oct. 16-17, 23-24, 29-30-31, dark until 11 p.m. $7 per person. Concession stand will be open. Glow necklaces will be sold at the entrance for $2 each. All proceeds will help charitable causes.

FENDER’S FARM CORNFIELD MAZE: 254 Highway 107,  Cornfield maze, hayrides, cow train rides, petting zoo, Spookley’s pumpkin patch, two playgrounds and much more. Monday-Thursday, 4-9 p.m.. Friday 4-10 p.m. Saturday, 10-10, Sunday 1-6. (423) 75304459 or http://www.fendersmaze.com.

HALLOWEEN CONCERT: 125 1/2 West Main St, Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Chills and Thrills concert by Cambia Flute Ensemble. Donations accepted. http://www.cambiafluteensemble.com.
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KINGSPORT

WITCHES WYND: Exchange Place, Oct. 23-24, 8 p.m. Storytellers will be waiting in the nooks and crannies of the ancient log buildings to relate tales and legends as the audience rotates among them. Seating is limited. Advance tickets, $6. (423) 288-6071.

HALLOWEEN DANCE: Rascals, Oct. 30, 7-10 p.m. $5 per person, tickets at door. Bring a dessert/finger food to share. Band will be Kids Our Age. Open to all area seniors 50 and over. Costumes are optional.

FRIGHT NIGHT BASH: The Golfer’s Edge, Oct. 31, 7:30-10 p.m. Costume contests, prizes, games, music DJ, roast marshmallows, etc. $10 donation per person requested to help save homeless animals in our community. (423) 817-3121.

KNOXVILLE

BOO! AT THE ZOO: Knoxville Zoo, Oct. 15-18, 22-25, 5:30-8 p.m. music and games at the Monster Mash tent in the Clayton Family Kids Cove, costumed characters throughout the zoo, haunted carousel, scary-go-round, trick-or-treating and lots more. $6 per person/children under 2 free. Parking $5. (865) 637-5331 or http://www.knoxville-zoo.org.

MARION

HAUNTING ON THE MARKET: Farmer’s Market Pavilion, Oct. 30, 7-11 p.m. Grown-ups Halloween Party with live music, games, costume contest and more. Free, (276) 783-4190.

HALLOWEEN MADNESS: Downtown Marion, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Trick-or-Treating for kids 12 and under in costume accompanied by an adult invited to visit participating business for free goodies. Special events at Farmers Market. (276) 783-4190 or http://www.mariondowntown.org.

MAX MEADOWS, VA.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR: Major Graham Mansion, 2115 Major Grahams Road, Oct. 24, 6-10 p.m. Haunted Mansion Tours, $5 per person; Oct. 31, 7 p.m.-midnight. Music, food, tours. (276) 284-0006 or http://www.grahamfestusa.com.

OAK RIDGE

SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN RIDES: Southern Appalachia Railway Museum Secret City Scenic Train rides, Oct. 30, 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Sunday Nov. 1, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Daytime trips, children are encouraged to wear their costumes and will have a chance to win prize for best costume. Evening trips 6 p.m. will accommodate those who are seeking additional thrills and chills. Halloween teats for all riders. Reservations suggested. $15 adults/$10 children, 3 thru 12. (865) 241-2140.

UNICOI

GHOST WALKS: Appalachian GhostWalks Haunted Vacations Ghost and History Tours. (423) 743-9255, e-mail or http://www.AppalachianGhostWalks.com.
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ABINGDON

DOUBLE WHAMMY HALLOWEEN TOURS: Oct. 9-10, 16-17, 23-30, 8 p.m. $10. Lucky 13th annual Spirit Tour, led by Famed Haint Mistress Donnamarie Emmert, meets at MWI Gazebo: (276) 676-2282, (800) 345-3440 or (276) 629-3161; STAR MUSEUM, 170 E. Main St.  presents ‘Hell’s Belles’, its 3rd annual Halloween tour starring Lizzie Borden, Jayne Mansfield, Janis Joplin and Sharon Tate & Co. (276) 608-7452.

HALLOWSCREAMZ: 19372 Brumley Gap Road, Cornfusion Corn Maze, Haunted Barn, Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31, dark to 11 p.m. (276) 623-1326.

TERROR IN THE VALLEY: Brumley Gap Volunteer Fire Department, Brumley Gap Road, off Route 19, Oct. 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, 7:30-11 p.m., 10th annual haunted forest. Refreshments available for sell. $6 adults/$4 children (12 & under). )276) 628-9341 or e-mail: .

HALLOWEEN WEEKEND CAMP: 25236 Hillman Highway, Southwest Virginia 4-H Center, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, for youth in grades 6-8. Costume contest, pumpkin carving, creating an old-time radio play, astronomy, night-hike, LEGO robotics, storytelling, performance at Barter Theatre and special backstage tour. Pre-register by Oct. 19. (276) 676-6180 or .

HALLOWEEN CANDY BUY BACK: 465 West Main St., Abingdon Pediatric Dentistry, Nov. 3, 3-5 p.m. $1 per pound (up to 10 pounds) Special giveaways and drawings. All candy donations are shipped to our service men and women in Iraq.

BLOUNTVILLE

HAUNTED APPALACHIAN CAVERNS: 420 Cave Hill Road, through Oct. 31, 7 p.m. until last body is processed. Last tickets will be sold at 12 a.m. Lycans: Prepare to face a legend as old as man himself…Loup Garou, Wolfmen, Werewolves and haunt attraction, Carnevil Klowns. $13 adults per attraction; both $20. (423) 323-2337 or http://www.myspace.com/HauntedAppalachianCaverns.

BLUFF CITY

HAUNTED AUCTION HOUSE: Every Friday and Saturday in October, 8 p.m. $7 adults/$5 12 and under. (423) 957-1166.

BRISTOL

ST. LUKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Oct. 16-17, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Women will hold annual Fall Bazaar and Bake Sale. Bazaar will feature a variety of donated items such as furniture, clothing, toys, linens, seasonal and everyday household items. In addition, apple butter will be available for purchase as well as an assortment of baked goods, breakfast and lunch items. (276) 669-2441.

HAUNTED FOREST: South Holston Ruritan Woods, 415 Meadow Creek Road, Oct. 22, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 ‘til 11 p.m.; Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24 and 30 ‘til 12 a.m. Oct. 31, ‘til 1 a.m. Gates open 6:30 p.m. Guided tours of haunted forest start at dark. Concessions available. $7 adults/children under 12, $4/groups of 10 or more, $5 each. (423) 366-1487 or (423) 646-6814. All profits to benefit children’s groups and organizations.

F.O.E. CLUB (EAGLES): 2033 W. State St., Oct. 24, 6 p.m. Extreme Karaoke Halloween Party w/Lil Debi. Wear a costume, prizes and games, $5 or $8 w/chicken dinner. 21 and older; Oct. 30-31, 8 p.m. Rock ‘n Halloween weekend w/Cadence & Buddz, $5. (no alcohol). All ages.

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY: Bristol Public Library, Oct. 27, 4 p.m. Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, movie shown on big screen in meeting room; Oct. 26, 11:30 a.m. and Oct. 27, 10 a.m. Wear costume and trick-or-treat through the library; Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m. After school Halloween celebration: Wear your costume, bob for apples, create a creepy spider treat and enjoy spooky tale. (276) 821-6153; Oct. 30, 4 p.m. Teen Library with Halloween Party. Pre-register by e-mailing or call (276) 821-6192.

STATE STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Bristol, Va., 300 West Valley Drive, Oct. 28, Trunk or Treat. Dinner will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Festivities will be from 6:30-8 p.m. Call Paige Morgan, (276) 669-2101 for information.

A BOOOOOTIFUL EVENING: Bristol Mall, Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m. Activities include costume contests for all ages. Contest for best “costumed” pet. Trick or treating throughout the mall. (276) 645-7275.

FALL FESTIVAL: 2455 King Mill Pike, Bristol, Va., NorthStar Church, Oct. 31, 5:30-8 p.m. Fun, food, games, hayrides, face painting, inflatables and lots of candy. (276) 466-1825 or http://www.northstarbristol.org.

BRADLEY STREET BAPTIST CHURCH: 2218 Bradley St., Oct. 31, Trunk-or-Treat, 5-8 p.m. regardless of weather.

TRUNKS OF TREATS: Bristol, Tenn., 104 Cypress St., Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church, Oct. 31, 6:30-8 p.m. Fun, food, carnival games, prizes, candy and more. Free. (423) 989-4325.

LIGHT THE NIGHT: Bristol, Tenn., 109 Gate City Highway (old Panda Buffet building), Covenant Fellowship Church, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. Festival and Trunk-R-Treat for children ages 0-12. Games, stories, costume contest (no scary or ghoulish costumes) refreshments, music and trunk or treat.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN: Steele Creek Park, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m., for ages 2-12. Park and walk thru the park for Halloween goodies. Train rides (weather permitting) $1. (423) 764-4023.

BRISTOL VA./TN. COUNTRY SHOW PALACE: 14364 Lee Hwy., Exit 7, Hwy. 81, Campbell Building, Oct. 31, 6 p.m. free to kids and parents. For the kids - special trunk & treat event held inside the Campbell building. Scores of treats for the kids and games to earn special prizes; For adults, 7 p.m. regular country music/dancing. Costumes welcome and encouraged, $5.

CLINTWOOD

MONSTER MASH: Industrial Park, Vance’s Skateland & Restaurant, Oct. 29, 4 -9 p.m., Oct. 30, -10 p.m., Oct. 31, 2-10 p.m. Games, prizes, cake walks, costume contest, a haunted house and lots more. (276) 926-8888.

ELIZABETHTON

THE HAUNTED FOREST: Oct. 16, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Walk through haunt with all the scary characters you can think of. $5 per person for kids and up. (423) 297-0503.

FALL BRANCH, TENN.

HOUSE OF MARTYRS II: 441 Horton Highway, LampLight Theatre, Oct. 16-18, 23-26, 28-31, Fridays and Saturdays 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. (6:30 p.m., performances only on remaining days). Rated PG-13. Due to the graphic nature of the drama, students under age 13 must have parent’s permission to attend. Suggested donation, $6 for all ages. (423) 348-7610.

GRAY, TENN.

COPAS CORN MAZE: Copas Farm, Friday and Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. Over 10 acres offering pumpkins, gourds and autumn decor. Kettle Korn, Italian ice and deep fried oreos and twinkies. For ages 7-12, $5/6 and under free. Hayrides $3.50. (423) 367-0565.

JONESBOROUGH

BLOODHOUNDS II: 920 Old Boones Creek Road, Proud Annie Mystery Theatre, Friday and Saturday nights, 6:30 p.m. with play and dinner. $42.50 per person pus tax for ages 18 and up. (423) 753-3735.

INSANE INN AND FIELD OF SCREAMS: Fender’s Farm, 254 Highway 107, Oct. 16-17, 22-24, 27 and 29-31. Starting at dark. Barn, $10/cornfield, $8 or both, $15. (423) 753-4469 or http://www.fendersmaze.com.

HALES COMMUNITY RURITAN HAUNTED FOREST: Hales Road off of New Boones Creek Road, Oct. 16-17, 23-24, 29-30-31, dark until 11 p.m. $7 per person. Concession stand will be open. Glow necklaces will be sold at the entrance for $2 each. All proceeds will help charitable causes.

FENDER’S FARM CORNFIELD MAZE: 254 Highway 107,  Cornfield maze, hayrides, cow train rides, petting zoo, Spookley’s pumpkin patch, two playgrounds and much more. Monday-Thursday, 4-9 p.m.. Friday 4-10 p.m. Saturday, 10-10, Sunday 1-6. (423) 75304459 or http://www.fendersmaze.com.

HALLOWEEN CONCERT: 125 1/2 West Main St, Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Chills and Thrills concert by Cambia Flute Ensemble. Donations accepted. http://www.cambiafluteensemble.com.

KINGSPORT

WITCHES WYND: Exchange Place, Oct. 23-24, 8 p.m. Storytellers will be waiting in the nooks and crannies of the ancient log buildings to relate tales and legends as the audience rotates among them. Seating is limited. Advance tickets, $6. (423) 288-6071.

HALLOWEEN DANCE: Rascals, Oct. 30, 7-10 p.m. $5 per person, tickets at door. Bring a dessert/finger food to share. Band will be Kids Our Age. Open to all area seniors 50 and over. Costumes are optional.

FRIGHT NIGHT BASH: The Golfer’s Edge, Oct. 31, 7:30-10 p.m. Costume contests, prizes, games, music DJ, roast marshmallows, etc. $10 donation per person requested to help save homeless animals in our community. (423) 817-3121.

KNOXVILLE

BOO! AT THE ZOO: Knoxville Zoo, Oct. 15-18, 22-25, 5:30-8 p.m. music and games at the Monster Mash tent in the Clayton Family Kids Cove, costumed characters throughout the zoo, haunted carousel, scary-go-round, trick-or-treating and lots more. $6 per person/children under 2 free. Parking $5. (865) 637-5331 or http://www.knoxville-zoo.org.

MARION

HAUNTING ON THE MARKET: Farmer’s Market Pavilion, Oct. 30, 7-11 p.m. Grown-ups Halloween Party with live music, games, costume contest and more. Free, (276) 783-4190.

HALLOWEEN MADNESS: Downtown Marion, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Trick-or-Treating for kids 12 and under in costume accompanied by an adult invited to visit participating business for free goodies. Special events at Farmers Market. (276) 783-4190 or http://www.mariondowntown.org.

MAX MEADOWS, VA.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR: Major Graham Mansion, 2115 Major Grahams Road, Oct. 24, 6-10 p.m. Haunted Mansion Tours, $5 per person; Oct. 31, 7 p.m.-midnight. Music, food, tours. (276) 284-0006 or http://www.grahamfestusa.com.

OAK RIDGE

SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN RIDES: Southern Appalachia Railway Museum Secret City Scenic Train rides, Oct. 30, 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Sunday Nov. 1, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Daytime trips, children are encouraged to wear their costumes and will have a chance to win prize for best costume. Evening trips 6 p.m. will accommodate those who are seeking additional thrills and chills. Halloween teats for all riders. Reservations suggested. $15 adults/$10 children, 3 thru 12. (865) 241-2140.

UNICOI

GHOST WALKS: Appalachian GhostWalks Haunted Vacations Ghost and History Tours. (423) 743-9255, e-mail or http://www.AppalachianGhostWalks.com.
“For even more events in the Tri-Cities, go to TriCities.com and enter keyword: Halloween.”