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COMPILED BY MARY DUTTON | BRISTOL HERALD COURIER
Published: June 19, 2008

NIGHTLIFE

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. June 20, 9 p.m., The Earl Brothers, $12; June 21, 9 p.m., The Honey Rooster & Bohemian Groove, http://www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.

DOWNTOWN CENTER: Bristol, 810 State St. June 19, 7 p.m., Hot Southern Nights; June 23, 7 p.m., Full Moon Jam Night; June 24, 7 p.m., Bluegrass Night. (423) 764-4171.

FAST LANE: Bristol, 3122 Lee Hwy. June 20, DJ Marquez, $3; June 21, Citizen Kane. (276) 591-1712.

5 O’CLOCK BAR: Bristol, 620 State St. June 20-21, Artificial Incineration and Idle Hour. (423) 573-2275.

5 O’CLOCK BAR: Glade Spring, 35025 Brittany Lee Dr., off I-81 Exit 29. June 20-21, Octane Overload. (276) 429-2275.

THE HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. June 19, 10 p.m., Big Attack; June 21, 9 p.m., Johnie 3 and 20 Belows; June 22, 7 p.m., Woe of Tyrants, The Heartland and Dead Will Rise. (423) 926-3896.

JAVA J’S DOWNTOWN: Bristol, 501 State St., June 19, 7:30 p.m., The Beaver Creek Storytellers; June 20, 7 p.m., The Stilts and Plainclothes Tracy. (276) 466-5282.

O’MAINNIN’S: Bristol, 712 State St. June 19, 8 p.m., Drum Circle; 10 p.m., The Rhythm Brewers (blues and rock), New Familiars (rock ‘n’ roll); June 20-21, Shades of Grey (classic rock). (423) 844-0049.

ROCK-N-HORSE II BAR & GRILL: Bristol, 3080 W. State St. June 20-21, Denver Evans. http://www.rocknhorse2.com or (423) 844-0400.

CONCERTS

PICKIN’ PORCH: Bristol, Va., Bristol Mall, Comfort Systems USA Performance Center, near Sears Court. June19, Billy Smith and Nashville’s Finest; June 26, Next Best Thing (Sally, Rhonda Vincent’s daughter) 7 p.m. (276) 645-0035, http://www.pickinporch.org.

BORDER BASH: 500 block of State St., June 20, Children’s activities, crafters, concessions and live music 6 p.m. with Fighting Haysi and Holy Ghost Tent Revival and The New Familiars, 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (276) 645-0111, (423) 573-2200 or http://www.believeinbristol.org.

WHITE’S MILL: Abingdon, June 21, Bluegrass concert and barbeque, 5-8 p.m. Bill McCall, and the Mendota Mudturtles; Artists’ paintout, show and sale. Tickets for concert and dinner, $15 adults/$5 children. Concert: $5 for anyone. (276) 628-5910 for concert or (276) 628-5125 for paintout.

IT’S GREAT ON STATE: Bristol, 800 block, Concert series, June 26, Southern ‘76, Chessman and Entice, 5-9 p.m. Various food vendors, etc.

PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS: June 20, Lightnin’ Charlie, 12 noon. $5 suggested donation; July 12, The Avett Brothers, 8 p.m. (423) 274-8920.

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA MUSEUM HISTORICAL STATE PARK: Big Stone Gap, Lunch on the Lawn, June 20, The Mountain Music Makers, noon-1 p.m. Bring own lunch or purchase box lunch from museum, $5. (276) 523-1322.

LUNCHTIME ON THE LAWN:  Marion, concert series, June 20, Chris Bostic & Friends (easy listening, jazz, blues). (276) 783-4190 or http://www.mariondowntown.org.

NORTHEAST STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: June 27, National Fingerpicking champion, Muriel Anderson, workshop, 2-4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. concert. (423) 279-7669 or .

MOUNTAIN RIVER CONCERT SERIES: Elizabethton, Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, June 28, Fire in thh Kitchen, 7 p.m. $5 adults/$2 children.

FESTIVALS

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.

GREATER RICHLANDS AREA FESTIVAL & CARNIVAL: Richlands, Va., through June 21 music, art exhibits, historic walking tours, artist showcases and demonstrations, health and community resource fair, speed stacking tournament, kids games, fireworks, carnival rides and more. Tuesday-Friday, 4 p.m. and all day Saturday. (276) 963-3385.

EARHART MUSIC FESTIVAL: Bristol, Tenn., Volunteer Pkwy., Earhart Campground next to Bristol Motor Speedway, June 20-21, 3:30-11 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday. Featured acts are Jan Smith, Old Line Skiffle Combo, Tony Holt & The Wildwood Valley Boys, The Grascals, Tennessee Skyline, Bluegrass Addiction Mark Johnson and Emory Lester, the Charlie Sizemore Band, Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, the Steel Drivers and the Red Stick Ramblers, $45 two-day pass/children, 12 and under free. (423) 764-4406 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; e-mail: ., or http://www.earhartmusicfestival.com.

RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL: Roan Mountain, Tenn., Roan Mountain State Park, June 21-22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. Auction, music, etc. Proceeds donated to various community projects and for college scholarships. 1-800-250-8620.

WAYNE C. HENDERSON MUSIC FESTIVAL: Wilson, Va., Grayson Highlands State Park, June 21, 14th annual festival and guitar competition. Featured will be The Kruger Brothers and George Hamilton IV, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Children’s area will feature a number of performers, including lariat master Doug Smith and his rope tricks, a magician, dulcimer lessons, music, crafts and games. (276) 236-9345.

BLUES FESTIVAL: Abingdon, Latture Field, June 28, Entertainment includes Old Fat & Sloe, King Bees, Blue Mother Tupelo, Lightnin’ Charlie and Jack & Elwood’s Blue Revue, 12:30 to 11 p.m. (276) 676-2282, 1-800-435-3440, or http://www.abingdon.com.

MUSIC FEST ‘N SUGAR GROVE: Sugar Grove, N.C., July 11-13, Old Cove Creek School. Doc Watson, The Kruger Brothers, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Cadillac Skyand more with workshops, a songwriter’s showcase, vendors, food. Rain or shine. http://www.musicfestnsugargove.org or http://www.covecreek.net.

MARION OUTDOOR EXPO: Downtown Marion, July 19. Accepting applications from vendors of outdoor recreation-related products, foods and businesses. Booth spaces $50. (276) 783-4190 or .

THEATER

BARTER THEATRE: Abingdon, Barter Stage II, through Aug. 16, Don’t Cry for Me Margaret Mitchell; Through Aug. 9, Evita, an Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical; June 25, The Who’s Tommy; through June 28, Sleeping Beauty (June 21, Barter Day). Barter your way into the show with food valued at $9.25 for the Second Harvest Food Bank, 9 a.m. Barter Theatre, through Aug. 10, The Cure for Love; (276) 628-3991.

JONESBOROUGH REPERTORY THEATRE: Jonesborough, 125 1/2 West Main St., July 17-27 Swing! 8 p.m., $12 general admission/$10 students and seniors. (423) 753-1010, http://www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.

LINCOLN THEATRE: Marion, June 25, The Air National Guard Band, 7 p.m. as part of a kickoff to “The Song of the Mountains Festival in Groseclose, Va., June 26-28. (276) 783-6092, http://www.thelincoln.org.

THE PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Bristol, Tenn., 518 State St., June 27, Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats, 7 p.m. $18 adults/$15 seniors; $8 children under 12. (423) 247-3779 or (423) 956-6501.

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;

STORYTELLING LIVE: Jonesborough. International Storytelling Center, through June 23-24, Donald Davis, 7:30 p.m. $12. (423) 753-753-1010, (800) 952-8392 or http://www.storytellingcenter.net.

BEAVER CREEK STORYTELLERS: Bristol, Tenn., Anderson Stret Park, June 21, Summer Solstice Storytelling performance, 7:30 p.m. featuring several storytellers. Bring outdoor seating. Free, however donations will be accepted. (276) 669-8358 or .

MUSIC/DANCE

ALLISON GAP RURITAN CLUB: Saltville, 165 Lick Skillet Road, Allison Gap Community Center, Jamboree jam sessions Friday nights 6:30 p.m. (276) 496-5435.

BECK MOUNTAIN CORN MAZE & ENTERTAINMENT BARN: Elizabethton, Tenn., 110 Corn Maze Lane, June 21, Ransom McCoy; June 28, Southern Countrymen. 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, June 21, BullsEye Band, 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, June 21, Clack Mountain String Band, 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, June 20, Southern Grace. Jam every Monday night, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5.

COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Alt. Rt. 58. June 21, Appalachian Strings, $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. June 20, Rick Strickland, 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, June 21, Bluegrass Travelers, 7:30-10:30; 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, June 21, Revonda Roberts and the Harvest Wind, a bluegrass gospel group from Sneedville, Tenn., 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, June 20, Music Memories; June 21, Ramblin Rose, 7:30-10:30 p.m. (276) 475-6008.

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

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, June 20, 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, June 21, Trademark, 8-11 p.m. $8 per person/$15 couple.

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

RURAL RETREAT COMMUNITY CENTER: Rural Retreat, Va., 112 Catron St., June 21, Ballroom-Latin-Swing dance. Pre-dance lesson in Tango: 7:30-8:30 pm.; social dancing: 8:30-11 p.m. members, $7.50/guests $10; students $3. (276) 621-4681 or .

AUDITIONS

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, .

BARTER THEATRE: Abingdon, 160 Cummings St., June 21, Auditions for boys who look like they are between the ages of six and 10 for role in Beauty and the Beast, 10 a.m. (276) 619-3343 or .

JONESBOROUGH REPERTORY THEATRE: June 22, 3 p.m. and June 24, 7 p.m. Sabrina Fair for women ages early 20s through 60s and men early 20s through 70s. (423) 791-4440 or http://www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.

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.

EXHIBITS

BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY: 701 Goode St., June 26, World War II Expert, Dr. Charles Sydnor, 7 p.m. (276) 645-8780 or http://www.bristollibrary.org.

SHERROD LIBRARY: Johnson City, East Tennessee State University, through August. special display highlighting the new traveling exhibit, “The Scoop on Poop,” as well as a number of books, resources and dinosaurs and paleontology. (423) 439-4317.

KING COMMUNITY CENTER GALLERY: Southwest Virginia Community College, through June 26, SVCC Photography Student Exhibition. (276) 964-7228 or email: .

APPALACHIAN ARTS CENTER: Wardell, Rt. 19, through June 26, The Eclectic Menagerie; Needed for exhibit: Items purchased from old Archie Helton Store such as cowboy hats, boots and western belts by June 28.  Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5:30 p.m. (276) 695-9188.

WATAUGA VALLEY ART LEAGUE SUMMER SHOW: Elizabethton, 1651 W. Elk Ave., Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Visitor’s Center, June 29-July 25, Judged Show along with Member Show Exhibition; June 29, 1:30 p.m. Meet the artist reception. Music, refreshments. (423) 282-3029.

ABINGDON ARTS DEPOT: June 19-July 12, Photographers Favorite Photos, an exhibition of photographs by members of the Highlands Camera Cub. (276) 628-9091, or http://www.abingdonartsdepot.org.

CRAB ORCHARD MUSEUM: Tazewell, Va., Pioneer Park, through July 13, New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music. $15 adults/$5 kids, 7-12/free for kids 6 and under. (276) 988-6755 or http://www.craborchardmuseum.com.

ART WALK: Marion, June 13, The Black Rooster Gallery/Lounge, Baja Cafe, Appalachian Spirit Gallery, 5 p.m. with various displays. (276) 7883-8891 or http://www.appalachianspiritgallery.com/artwalk.

CHILHOWIE ART PLACE: Chilhowie, Va., June 19, Secret Garden Luncheon at a distant countryside location. Depart from the Chilhowie Art Place at 10:30 a.m. (276) 759-1800.

GENERAL SHALE BRICK NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM: State Route 75 Exit 13 on I-26, Gray Fossil Site, through Sept. 7, the Scoop on Poop: The Science of What Animals Leave Behind. Monday-Sunday, 8:30 a.m.  to 5 p.m. (866) 202-6223 or http://www.grayfossilmuseum.com.

HANDS ON MUSEUM: Johnson City, 315 E. Main St., June Art Studio Crafts; Under Construction Exhibit; Assemble a bicycle by computer; Color Changes; Toothbrush Day. (423) 434-HAND. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.; closed Monday.

MUSEUM OF THE MIDDLE APPALACHIANS: Saltville, The Museum Store is open/Saltville Hall open with new Wildlife of Appalachia exhibit. Visit new museum expansion. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m.  (276) 496-3633.

WILLIAM KING REGIONAL ARTS CENTER: Abingdon, 415 Academy Drive, June 27-Sept. 7, Surface, Identity, and Time: The Self-Portraits of Vaughn Garland, 6-8 p.m. Shop the Looking Glass Museum Store for unique gift items; Tours at Two, free guided tour of exhibitions, second Sunday, 2 p.m. (276) 628-5005 or http://www.wkrac.org.

ARTS DEPOT: Abingdon, Members Gallery, Time Travelers program; Spotlight Gallery, through July 18, works of Joan Hoffman; Members Gallery, through July18, Works by John Gunther, Anna Hess and Toni Indicott; (276) 628-9091, or http://www.abingdonartsdepot.org.

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. Museum hours: 1-5 p.m. Saturday and weekdays by appointment. W. Banks, (276) 669-4596.

ETC.

CELEBRATE BRISTOL ENTRIES: Parade entries open to businesses and organizations in the community accepted until June 22 for July 5 celebration. (276) 466-4099.

VENDORS NEEDED: Mendota, Va., Mendota Heritage Hawk Festival, Sept. 13, (276) 466-9533 or (276) 669-8266.

CAMP TA-PA-WIN-GO: Watauga, Tenn. accepting registrations for the 2008 camping season. Camps for kindergarten-12 grade. Swimming, Bible studies geared for age groups, games and more. (423) 543-201 or e-mail: .

SEEKING ARTISTS/CRAFTERS: Bristol’s Border Bash seeks artists and crafters. Deadline is first of the month, through August. Next event is Aug. 15. Call Dee Sproll, (423) 538-0015 or e-mail: .

WILLIAM KING REGIONAL ARTS CENTER: Abingdon, looking for signatures and labels from the Rose Shop in conjunction with the Rose Cabinet Shop exhibition. Look for signatures and labels of John E. Rose or his sons, George Washington, John Daniel and Jackson Marion. (276) 628-5005 or .

VENDORS WANTED: Mouth of Wilson, Va., Grayson Highlands State Park Fall Festival, Sept. 27-28. Crafts must be mountain or pioneer in style, show good quality and workmanship. Spaces available. (276) 773-3111, e-mail: or http://www.graysonfallfestival.org.

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.

PARKS

STEELE CREEK NATURE CENTER: June 21, Mountain Empire Butterfly Club field trip, 3 p.m. Meet Larry and the MEBC at the nature center; June 27, Night hike into Hemlock Hollow; Meet Jeremy at nature center. 8:30-10 p.m. Bring a flashlight.

NATURAL TUNNEL STATE PARK: Duffield, Va., June 21, Stock Creek passage, 2 p.m.; 8:30 p.m. Hike around Natural Tunnel, 8:30 p.m.; Pickin in the Park, amphitheater, June 22, Mountain Music Makers, 2 p.m.; June 28, The Lighting of the Tunnel, 7-10 p.m. Park open 8 a.m. to dusk. Hiking trails open. Reservations for picnic shelters, campground and canoes, 1-800-933-7275. Volunteers needed during spring, summer and fall seasons, (276) 940-1643 or http://www.dcr.virginia.gov

SYCAMORE SHOALS STATE HISTORIC AREA: Elizabethton, through June 22, Daily Ranger programs with various activities such as demonstrations, kids militia, nature walks, etc.; June 20, 27 Colonial Kids, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; June 22, Shape Note Singing convention, 3 p.m.; through Aug. 15, daily tours of the John and Landon Carter mansion, 2 p.m. (423) 543-5808.

HISTORIC CRAB ORCHARD MUSEUM: Tazewell, Va., June 27-28, Overnight Pioneer Camp, for kids 8-14. 2 p.m. Friday-10 a.m. Saturday. $40 for members/$45 non-members. Pre-registration required.  (276) 988-6755 or .

BREAKS INTERSTATE PARK: Breaks, Va., June 27, Movie night at the amphi-theater featuring Hair Spray, 8 p.m.; June 28, guided hike on Overlook Trail, 10 a.m. Meet at visitor center; 1 pm. Gristmill demonstration at visitor center; 7 p.m. bluegrass show at the amphitheater featuring the Midnight Ramblers and Bluegrass Travelers. (276) 865-4413.

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; e-mailed to .