Plan Your Fun with Entertainment Calendars

NIGHTLIFE

THE BUSPIT: Kingsport, 240 E. Main St. Oct. 22, 8 p.m., $5 Charlie (Southern rock), free; Oct. 23, 8:30 p.m., Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade (jazz and blues), free; Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m., John Pafford Band, free. http://www.thebuspit.com or (423) 578-2336.

CAPONE’S: Johnson City, 227 E. Main St. Oct. 24, 10 p.m., Sellers Way and Tarnished. http://www.caponesjc.com or (423) 928-2295.

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. Oct. 22, 8 p.m., The Gibson Brothers, $15; Oct. 23, 9 p.m., Roger Rasnake with Noah Walls, $10; Oct. 24, 9 p.m., The Black Lillies, $14. 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.

THE HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. Oct. 23, 10 p.m., Misplaced My Zombie; Oct. 24, 11 p.m., Cerements, Big Spider Country, and Enoch. (423) 926-3896.

O’MAINNIN’S: Bristol, 712 State St. Oct. 22, 10 p.m., The Fustics; Oct. 23-24, 10 p.m., Citizen Kane. http://www.myspace.com/omainninspub or (423) 844-0049.

ROCK-N-HORSE II BAR & GRILL: Bristol, 3080 W. State St. Oct. 23-24, Shane Thomas. http://www.myspace.com/rocknhorse2 or (423) 844-0400.

CIVIC CENTERS

FREEDOM HALL: Johnson City. Nov. 6, 8 p.m., Extreme Fight Night (MMA), $15-$45; Nov. 20, 8 p.m., Jason Aldean, Colt Ford, and Ash Bowers (country), $34.75-$39.75; Nov. 22, 6 p.m., Mercy Me, Tenth Avenue North, and Jonny Diaz, $23-$40. (423) 461-4884.

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. Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m., Bruce Springstreen & The E. Street Band, $30-$100; Nov. 24, 7 p.m., Miley Cyrus, $39.50-$79.50. (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. 22, Harley & 37 Strings, South Carolina Broadcasters, 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, 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 .

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

SOAPIFF: Johnson City, East Tennessee State University, Oct. 23-30. Southern Appalachian International Film Festival presents foreign films, documentaries, independent features, shorts, in an array of styles and genres to include environmental, gender issues, cultural minorities, animation, Appalachian, horror, and student films. For listing http://www.soapiff.com or e-mail Festival Director at .

ARTS ARRAY FILM SERIES: Abingdon, Cinemall, 721 E. Main St., Oct. 26-27, Goodybye Solo, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day. (276) 2447 or . 1-800-983-0540, ext. 202

FESTIVAL

COMMUNITY WIDE FALL FESTIVAL: Johnson City, Coalition for Kids, Inc. - “The Rock”, Oct. 23, Trunk or Treats, inflatables, carnival games, pumpkin decorating contest, mashed potato eating contest, fire pit for s’mores, crafts and concessions, 5-7 p.m. (423) 434-2031 or e-mail, .

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

LAMPLIGHT THEATRE: Fall Branch, Tenn.,  441 Horton Highway, Oct. 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. 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. 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; Oct 29, Eating Appalachia - Selling Out to the Hungry Ghost, 7:30 pm. Admission: Donation of non-perishable food item; 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, Oct. 24. The Kiwanis Club of Marion will present show with Leggz band playing songs from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, 7 p.m. $15. Proceeds will benefit projects in Smyth County. (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 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. 24, Bulls Eye, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5. (423) 306-5770.

CARTER FOLD: Hiltons, Oct. 24, Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain, 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. 23, Ransom McCoy and Just Friends, 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. 24, South Mountain Boys, 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, Halloween dance with Ramblin’ Rose. Prizes for best costumes. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served. (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. 23, Muddy Hollow Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Oct. 24, Appalachian Strings, 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. 22-23, Southern 76, 9 p.m. $5; Oct. 24, Extreme karaoke halloween party w/Lil Debi, 6 p.. Wear a costume. Games and prizes, $5 or $8 with chicken dinner provided. Oct. 27, Exterme Karaoke w/Lil Debi, 8 p.m. $2. 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. 23, Earl Humphrey & Music Memories; Oct. 24, Southern 76, 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. (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. 23, 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. 24, Tyler Hughes & Generation Gap, 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. 22-24, $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, 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, Oct. 22-Oct. 24, Lost in Life, a photography exhibit by Lydia Marshall. 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; Oct. 23-Feb. 14,  exhibit, From These Hills: Contemproary Art in the Southern Appalachian Highlands, reception Oct. 22, 6-8 p.m. 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

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.

TOE RIVER STUDIO TOUR: Burnsville, Spruce Pine, Bakersville and Little Switzerland, N.C., Dec. 4-6, noon to 4 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free self-guided tour to more than 100 studios and galleries. Meet the artists’ reception, Dec. 4, 5-8 p.m. at the TRAC Center Gallery, 269 Oak Ave., Spruce Pine.
(828) 682-7215 or http://www.toeriverarts.org.

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.

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 .