After their first date in November 2020, Stephen Curd called his mother to tell her, “This is the last first date that I will ever go on.” He was sure that Ryan Whittington was to be his future husband.
Jay Ruttenberg enjoys making the audience feel
Jay Ruttenberg, who uses the pronouns they, became involved with theater the summer before sixth grade at theater camp in Grand Lake, Colorado.
Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights returns to Barter Theatre
The 25th annual Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights takes place Thursday, Feb. 13 to Sunday, Feb. 16 at the Barter Theatre’s Smith Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia.
Lynn Earnest artwork is on exhibit in Abingdon, Virginia
“The Soul Within: They Draw Me In, I Draw Them Out,” the work of Lynn Earnest, is on exhibit at William King Museum of Art, Abingdon, Virginia, begining Feb. 6.
Adriel and Chris Slaughter: A love of creativity
Adriel and Chris Slaughter have learned how to collaborate in life and art. Many years after first meeting at Theatre Bristol and then staying in touch as friends, Adriel and Chris married in June 2004.
Kevin & Ann Townsend: A union rendered via music
Kevin and Ann Townsend share music for the sheer love of it. Music played a role in their meeting and still thrives as a joint interest in their marriage today.
Play a role at Theatre Bristol. The 2025 season of auditions, performances and programs feature the works of Roald Dahl, Irving Berlin, Neil Simon, Robert Harling and more.
AAME thanks donors
Arts Alliance Mountain Empire thanks all the generous donors to our End of Year Campaign.
College for Older Adults announces spring term
The College for Older Adults at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Abingdon, Virginia, announces the commencement of its spring term for noncredit classes.
'Grandma Gatewood' returns to the stage at Barter Theatre
Barter Theatre produces a reprise of the very successful 2024 play, “Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk” from Feb. 5 to March 8 at the Smith Theatre.
Appalachian Men's Ensemble performs love songs
The Appalachian Men’s Ensemble presents a concert titled “Vive L’Amour” Feb. 14 and 15 in Gray, Tennessee, and Bristol, Virginia.
Art From the Heart provides fun in winter
At exactly 6:36 p.m., Feb. 6, art lovers will be dashing through The Arts Depot, Abingdon, Virginia, to try and get coveted works of art.
