A! Magazine for the Arts Archive

Remember local artists during the holiday season

As the holidays approach and thoughts turn to the tradition of gift giving.

In This Issue

• Kingsport is home to Cindy Saadeh Gallery and offers gift choices Cindy Saadeh Fine Art Gallery has work from more than 90 artists providing an eclectic mix of handmade gifts and fine art, with a full range of price options.
• The Arts Depot has abundant art-related shopping opportunities More than 50 area artists are members of the Depot Arts Association and many have pieces for sale in the members gallery.
• Holston Mountains Artisans Center offers gifts from 150 artisans The group serves 150 artisans from a 50-mile radius of Abingdon and offers juried traditional and contemporary handcrafted items.
• Heartwood is filled with Artisan Gifts Heartwood's offerings are created by "Round the Mountain's juried artisans.
• Historic building provides home for original artwork and prints The gallery features a large selection of nature-themed creations; original works and illustrations.
• Art and gift shop combine to create The Gallery@ Barr Photographics The Gallery @ Barr Photographics offers oils, watercolors, acrylics, fabric art, photography, gicleé prints, sterling silver and more.
• Original art, prints, supplies and framing at Carl Jessee's shop Carl B. Jessee offers original paintings, prints, jewelry, ceramics and wood carvings by more than 20 artists.
• A Work of Art Gallery is Bristol's newest artists' co-op A Work of Art has a huge selection of artwork and gifts created by more than 40 local artists.
• Appalachian Spirit Gallery is in Marion Appalachian Spirit Gallery offers a variety of items.
• Benjamin Walls Gallery in downtown Bristol Benjamin Walls' fine art photographs can be found in his signature gallery,
• Art in the Heart Gallery is part of Engage Kingsport The gallery offers work from more than 40 local and regional artists.
• Arts for Youth Spotlight: Tragler and Hardin Mothers are a powerful and universal force, as Ashley Tragler and Caleb Hardin can attest.
• Theatre Bristol stages "Scrooge' Theatre Bristol presents "Scrooge! The Musical" at the ARTspace Theatre, which opens Dec. 4.
• Highlands Ballet presents "The Nutcracker' The Highlands Ballet Company brings America's favorite holiday classic to life on the Paramount Stage.
• John Cowan performs at 1927 concert series The Birthplace of Country Music welcomes powerhouse vocalist John Cowan to the stage for the winter edition of its Friends of 1927 Concert Series.
• Sugarplums, gingerbread, and cherished traditions The holidays are made up of wonderful traditions and warm memories, and for many that includes attending the holiday ballet favorite, "The Nutcracker."
• Local author releases new books Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc., of Johnson City, Tennessee, announces the release of two new books from North Tazewell, Virginia author Linda Hudson Hoagland.
• Kingsport Ballet kicks off season with "The Nutcracker' Kingsport Ballet prepares for its season kickoff with The Nutcracker, Dec. 18-20 at Northeast State, Blountville, Tenn.
• John Hardy performs one-man show "A Christmas Carol' in Abingdon John Hardy, nationally known for his one-man play, "Rattlesnake," is touring with another one-man play, an adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."

A! Extra

• Happy New Year! The board members of Arts Alliance Mountain Empire and the staff and volunteers at A! Magazine for the Arts wish you a Happy New Year.
• Smyth Chamber announces Christmas Decorating Contest winners The Chamber of Commerce of Smyth County encouraged the citizens of Smyth County to celebrate the holiday season in style by decorating their homes.
• WKMA welcomes Washington County schools back to Van Gogh William King Museum of Art announces that in the 2015 school year, Washington County Virginia Public Schools is welcoming back the Van Gogh Outreach Program in second grade classrooms.
• Make Your Art, Then Make It Work Artist-entrepreneurs eager to take their business to the next level are invited to join Tennessee Craft for a day-and-a-half workshop Saturday, Jan. 23 and Sunday, Jan. 24.
• King Theatre Students nominated to Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival King University's theatre department is receiving acknowledgement for its work this season as they highlight William Shakespeare during the 400th year anniversary of the playwright's death.
• The Birthplace of Country Music Museum receives Preservation Grant The Birthplace of Country Music Museum has received a $6,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities Preservation Assistance Grant.
• Bristol Author's book links favorite songs, mood Teacher and author Guy V. Briggs of Bristol, Tennessee, has released "Favorite Song Magic," a book that discusses how people's favorite songs affect them and how people can use those songs to help manage life's ups and downs.
• Rhythm & Roots generates $16 million impact A just completed study shows the 2015 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion generated a $16 million economic impact.
• Plan A Films Recreates Historic Recording Sessions in Bristol Bristol, Tenn./Va. — Sundance Award-winning director Chusy Haney-Jardine and a crew from Plan A films, based in Asheville, North Carolina, are in Bristol filming local artists and actors participating in a documentary film celebrating the 1927 Bristol Ses
• Review: Barter's "Miracle on 34th Street' is a sweet treat ABINGDON, Va. — Sure, you've probably seen "Miracle on 34th Street" a dozen times and probably long ago dismissed it as syrupy sweet, unbelievable and old fashioned. Isn't that basically a description of Christmas, and couldn't we use a little bit of swee
• ETSU faculty, alumnus included among Grammy nominees East Tennessee State University is represented by faculty and an alumnus among the nominees for the 2016 Grammy Awards.
• TobyMac coming to Tri-Cities. Expect a new beginning from TobyMac when he takes the stage at Freedom Hall Civic Center on Dec. 12.
• Man on a Mission with saxophone in hand A mission, some music and one priest-to-be aim to raise some dough via the saxophone.
• Highlands Ballet presents: The Nutcracker ABINGDON, Va. – Like a star atop the family Christmas tree, "The Nutcracker" embodies and heralds tradition.
• Stoutopia Dark Beer Festival in Abingdon ABINGDON, Va. — Wolf Hills Brewing Co. is will hold the Stoutopia Dark Beer Festival Dec.12, from 4-10 p.m. at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, Virginia.
• NBC's 'The Wiz Live!' to ease on down that tuneful road NEW YORK (AP) — Soon, a determined girl named Dorothy will ease on down that road in NBC's "The Wiz Live!"
• 'Soup Nazi' actor to take part in soup cook off in Abingdon The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will welcome Larry Thomas, the actor who portrayed the infamous Soup Nazi in the Seinfeld series.
• Marion's Lincoln Theatre announces its holiday lineup of performances Downtown Marion is bustling with activity during the holiday season. Stores and restaurants are filled with shoppers, supporting local business and economic growth. At the center of it all is the town's iconic performing arts center, The Lincoln Theatre.
• Niswonger Performing Arts Center recognized as "Best" by Tennessee Magazine Readers Niswonger Performing Arts Center was recently named Best Performing Arts in East Tennessee by readers of the The Tennessee Magazine for the second year in a row.