A! Magazine for the Arts Archive

Jesse Graves says poetry takes courage

Jesse Graves has three public readings in April. Also, read a poem by Graves.

In This Issue

• Edison Jennings delights in poetry and teaching Edison Jennings writes every day, in the morning on weekends and in the evening during the work week. Read his poem, "Spherical Trepidation."
• Daryl Ann Beeghley has a lifelong love affair with words You can hear Daryl Ann Beeghley read her poetry Sunday, April 27. Sample her poems here.
• Everything inspires Trish Chaney Trish Chaney is inspired by what she sees around her, whether it's bugs, people or situations. Tke time to read her poetry.
• Poet Christian Wiman to speak at King University April 24, King University and the Buechner Institute welcome poet Christian Wiman as the final speaker in the 2013-14 Buechner Institute Lecture Series.
• Arts for Youth Spotlight Instead of painting in the studio, throwing a pot or creating some other artwork indoors, eight students at Sullivan East High School recently spent three months working outside.
• Milligan presents U.S. premiere The Milligan College Concert Choir and Orchestra combine with several local church choirs and professional soloists to present two concert performances of "Handel's "Messiah"
• Barter Theatre announces half-price ticket option Honoring Barter Theatre's founding tradition that Barter is for everyone, the theatre announces its new "Barter Break" ticket.
• E&H students participate in Exchange 81 Juried Exhibition Fifteen Emory & Henry College art students were selected as participants in the Exchange 81 Juried Exhibition.
• Milligan students win ADDY awards Milligan College students earned three ADDY® awards this year at the an- Jesse nual American Advertising Federation Northeast Tennessee awards banquet.

A! Extra

• Emmylou Harris tops the lineup for Bristol Rhythm & Roots 2014 BRISTOL, Va. — Something for everyone was the theme of today's announcement of the 2014 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion lineup, which includes 12-time Grammy winner Emmylou Harris.
• Lineup for Bristol's Border Bash music series announced Believe in Bristol and the Birthplace of Country Music have announced the lineup for this summer's Border Bash music series, which this year celebrates its 15th anniversary.
• Record Crowd at Heartwood for Folk Soul Revival Heartwood: Southwest Virginia's Artisan Gateway had a record crowd Saturday night when Folk Soul Revival played on the Heartwood stage.
• Molding musicians Val Lyle brushed a thin layer of warm oil-based clay across the already brown foam form and began smoothing the arch of a man's back to visual perfection.
• Every quilt has a story: Second Holston Mountain Artisans party April 8-13 Every quilt has a story, and Holston Mountain Artisans is planning a blocks-long party to help tell it.
• The Lincoln Theatre celebrates 10 years The spring season is in full swing at The Lincoln Theatre in downtown Marion, Va.
• William King announces name change, future plans William King Museum of Art in Abingdon, Va., announced plans for the future, including a name change, a definitive location for the museum, and the elimination of admission fees.
• REVIEW: "The Dryad" features a magical new talent One of the most pleasurable things about having seen nearly all Barter productions for more than two decades is watching as young actors bubble up through the theater's cauldron of hard work, long hours, training and mentoring.
• Let the laughs rip during Bristol Ballet's 'Coppelia' Lighten up and laugh! Have fun. Embrace the charm. Spring forth with warmth via Bristol Ballet's light-hearted "Coppelia."
• Kistner: "Know the past in order to appreciate the future' Joyce Kistner jokes that she has painted just about everything except her husband, Kenneth.
• Music history given national spin The region's musical past and present is again the focus of a major news organization.