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vol. 24, no. 12 // December 2017
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In This Issue
Stephen Curd brings custom fashion to Glade Spring
When you walk into Stephen Curd's studio in Glade Spring, Virginia's town square, you'll feel as though you've been transported to Soho in New York City.
Custom-made jeans solve the fit problem
Buying a pair of jeans that fits is one of most difficult fashion tasks facing almost everyone.
Linda Stewart creates fashion for dream days
Little girls dream of wedding days and dresses. Linda Stewart dreamed of designing those dresses.
Stewart wins awards and educates home and professional sewers
When she isn't designing wedding or prom gowns, Linda Stewart teaches alterations at the professional and home sewing levels, and wins awards.
"Dressed by Design' is on exhibit at William King Museum
If you are fascinated by the world of fashion, particularly designs by Alexander McQueen, Giorgio Armani, and other world-renown designers, then you need to visit the "Dressed by Design" exhibit at the William King Museum.
Fran Keuling-Stout embodied "elegant funk'
Fran Keuling-Stout and her spouse Henry Keuling-Stout were soul-mates in their interests and their styles.
AAME presents Eugene Wolf
The Arts Alliance Mountain Empire Public Speaker Series, in cooperation with the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, hosts Eugene Wolf's "The Book of Mamaw."
Highlands Ballet performs "A Christmas Carol'
The Highlands Ballet Company announces the revival of "A Christmas Carol," a Highlands Ballet original, first presented in 2002.
One actor plays more than 40 roles in "A Christmas Carol"
John Hardy is featured in a one-man adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol,"
Bristol Ballet presents "The Nutcracker'
Nutcracker and Rat Queen battle for control; the Sugarplum Fairy welcomes you to the land of sweets; and Clara dances into your heart at Bristol Ballet's presentation of "The Nutcracker."
Arts for Youth Spotlight: Sean Collier
Sean Collier's love of music began with his first band concert in the fifth grade.
Mountain Empire Children's Choral Academy Christmas concerts
"Alleluia" is the theme of the Mountain Empire Children's Choral Academy concert season.
A! Extra
Bristol Sessions 1927 Jubilee album celebration Dec. 22
Cueing up a dozen master tracks, recording engineer Stephen Schoenecker smiled as he gave a listen to his musical masterpiece.
Girl who got bullied is now in Hollywood laughing
ABINGDON, Va. — Colette Burson not only had a bad hair day.
Friends of Southwest Virginia, Emory & Henry team up in production of outdoor recreation videos
The Friends of Southwest Virginia and Emory & Henry College have teamed up to produce three videos, reflective of outdoor recreation projects that are being implemented in Southwest Virginia.
A rock star's in our midst
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. — Hey Jonesborough, a rock star lives in your midst
Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, calling out to readers with new adventure
Learn about Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin.
Timeless: The gift of music
BRISTOL, Tenn. — Clothes eventually wear out. Likewise electronics including iPhones, Beats headphones, and even the brand new and sizzling Xbox One X.
Eastman Credit Union makes $15K donation to Radio Bristol to aid in streaming services
The Birthplace of Country Music announced that Eastman Credit Union has invested in Radio Bristol's Farm & Fun Time to increase the show's live video streaming capabilities with a donation of $15,000.
Bristol Ballet to stage 'The Nutcracker' differently
BRISTOL, Va. — Christmas lights twinkle from storefront windows in downtown Bristol as night greets each passing day throughout the month of December.
Scott Miller, former V-Roys member coming to Down Home
It's late morning on a Monday, and Scott Miller has taken time from his chores to chat.
Community Highlands Ballet "A Christmas Carol"
Christmas lives behind the doors at Highlands Ballet. Though aged more than 170 years, revived characters including Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim along with Christmas' past, present and future clang again as if new courtesy the creative minds of the vener
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