Weekend entertainment calendar

NIGHTLIFE

BRISTOL VFW: Bristol, West State Street between 16th and 17th Streets. Oct. 29, The Bad Habit Band; Oct. 30, Halloween bash with The Benny Wilson Band. http://www.bristolvfw.org or (423) 764-0381.

THE BUSPIT: Kingsport, 240 E. Main St. Oct. 29, 9 p.m., Driving Miss Crazy (country/rock), free; Oct. 31, 10 p.m., Halloween party with Spank (funk/rock). http://www.thebuspit.com or (423) 578-2336.

CAPONE’S: Johnson City, 227 E. Main St. Oct. 30, 10:30 p.m., 80z Enuff Halloween party; Oct. 31, 8 p.m., Halloween bash with The Third Age. http://www.caponesjc.com or (423) 928-2295.

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. Oct. 29, 9 p.m., The Squash Blossoms CD release show, $10; Oct. 30, 9 p.m., Kevin Gordon, $12. http://www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES CLUB: Bristol, 2033 W. State St. Oct. 30-31, Karaoke, $2 donation. (423) 217-0188.

THE HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. Oct. 30, 11 p.m., red County Gospel and Terry Lewis; Oct. 31, 6 p.m., Ringworm, The Carrier, and Fingers Crossed; Nov. 2, 7 p.m., Hour of the Wolf, Outbreak, Stand Your Ground, Mindsludge, and Stronghold. (423) 926-3896.

O’MAINNIN’S: Bristol, 712 State St. Oct. 30, 10 p.m., Custard Pie pre-Halloween party; Oct. 31, 8 p.m., Irish Halloween party and at 10 p.m., Cutthroat Shamrock. http://www.myspace.com/omainninspub or (423) 844-0049.

ROCK-N-HORSE II BAR & GRILL: Bristol, 3080 W. State St. Oct. 30-31, Gruvmatics. 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. 11, 7 p.m., Freedom Celebration Concert with Aaron Tippin, free; 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. 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. 29, Raymond Campbell & Friends, 7 p.m. (276) 645-0035, http://www.pickinporch.org.

KINGSPORT CIVIC AUDITORIUM: Kingsport, Tenn., Oct. 31, 7 p.m., Marty Raybon, sponsored by All for Jesus Church of God in Bluff City; $8 advance, $10 at the door, tickets available at Lifeway Book Stores and Christian Warehouse Book Stores in Kingsport and Johnson City; (615) 469-7289.

SYMPHONY OF THE MOUNTAINS: Bristol, Va., Virginia Intermont College, Harrison-Jones Auditorium, Nov. 1, 3 p.m., I’ve Got Rhythm; $15 adults, $5 students; (423) 392-8423.

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 .

FILM

SOAPIFF: Johnson City, East Tennessee State University, through Oct. 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 .

OPERA IN CINEMA: Kingsport, Tenn., Marquee Fort Henry Cinemall, 2101 Fort Henry Drive; show times are Thursdays, 7 p.m. and Sundays, 1 p.m.; Oct 29 and Nov. 1, Swan Lake, Kirov Ballet St. Petersburg, Russia; Nov. 12 and 15, Eugene Onegin, Bolshai Opera at L’Opera de Paris; Nov. 19 and 22, The Nutcracker, Kirov Ballet St. Petersburg, Russia; Dec. 17 and 27, Cosi Fan Tutte, Salzburg Festival, Austria; $21 for ballet, $20 for opera; (423) 246-3456 or http://www.operaincinema.com, special programs tab.

ARTS ARRAY SERIES: Abingdon Cinemall, Nov. 2-3, 4 and 7:30 p.m., American Violet; based on true story of young black woman’s struggles with the American judiciary system; $7.50; (276) 739-2447 or .

THEATER

LAMPLIGHT THEATRE: Fall Branch, Tenn.,  441 Horton Highway, Oct. 29-31, 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.

WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNER THEATRE: Wytheville, Va., 170 Malin Drive, Oct. 29-Dec. 1, Christmas in New York, 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 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.

STORYTELLING

STORYTELLING TOURS: Jonesborough, through October, 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 Flash Country and country artists every month; Oct. 31, Halloween party, Southern 76; Tuesday, Fast Train, bluegrass music; Friday, gospel music featuring three or more groups; Jam with Friends, Saturday 1 p.m. with area bluegrass and country musicians; 5 p.m., Weight Watchers Club meets. (423) 967-3090.

BUFFALO RURITAN CLUB: Bluff City, corner of Beaver Creek Road and Buffalo Road, Oct. 31, Country Tradition, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5. (423) 306-5770.

CARTER FOLD: Hiltons, Oct. 31, concert by Hillbilly Gypsies and Bryan Bowers, 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. 30, Fast Train; 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. 31, East Kentucky Tyme, 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., Everyone welcome. Refreshments served. (423) 538-8568.

FAIRVIEW RURITAN CLUB: Galax, Va., Nov. 7, Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers, 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. 30, Highway 72, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Oct. 31, Bluegrass Circle, 7:30-11 p.m. $4/children under 12-free. (276) 794-9067.

F.O.E. CLUB: Bristol, Va., 2033 W. State St., Oct. 30: Rockn’ at the Haunted House, 8 p.m. with Cadence; Oct. 31: Cadence and This Sixth Day.

GOSPEL SHAPE NOTE SINGING: Gray, Tenn.,Tri-City Baptist Campground, Hidden Valley Road, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the singing. (423) 323-5705 or (423) 323-4085.

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. 30, Country Tradition; Oct. 31, Ransome McCoy and Just Friends, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; dance lessons Saturdays, 5:30 p.m., no lessons on Oct. 31; 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. 30, 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. 31, Gary Edwards & Basic Grass, 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. Hosting dance Nov. 7, 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Crossroads Christian Church, 1300 Suncrest Drive, Gray, Tenn; Headwind Music (DJ) playing music of all types. Bring snack to share. 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.

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 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 Feb. 14,  exhibit, From These Hills: Contemproary Art in the Southern Appalachian Highlands. 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.

LECTURE

KING COLLEGE: Bristol, Tenn., Nov. 2, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Memorial Chapel; documentary filmmaker Steven D. Martin will present Film, Faith and Understanding; free, open to public; (423) 652-4156 or .

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 .

COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECTS: Leadership Kingsport is seeking projects beneficial to the selected organization and community at large. Projects require class members to work with organizations to address specific needs. Four to five projects will be selected for this year’s study. Application deadline is Nov. 18. Call Vickie Snodgrass at (423) 392-8816 or e-mail .

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) 669-3696or e-mailed to .