Charles Goodwin has been recognized as one of East Tennessee's "Statesmen of Jazz," responsible for the exposure of jazz in our region and the proliferation of this musical genre throughout this area in performances and collaborations with nationally know
Concert will be Goodwin's 'Swan Song' with the Symphony
On March 1, Charles Goodwin and his orchestra will join the Symphony of the Mountains in concert at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon.
Goodwin's History with the Symphony
Charles Goodwin and his orchestra performed three times previously with the Kingsport Symphony (now known as Symphony of the Mountains).
Arts All Around...Faith through the Prism of Art
After attending a workshop entitled "God of the Desert: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam through the Prism of Art" in New Mexico, I am looking forward to the exhibit, "Beyond Aesthetics," opening February 15 at William King Regional
Upcoming Concerts for Charles Goodwin
Charles Goodwin will perform Tuesday, Feb. 5 in Bristol, Tenn. and Saturday, March 1 in Abingdon, Va.
Artistic Reflections II Gives Young Percussionist a Chance to Perform
As the son of two musicians, I have literally grown up listening to music. Even as a young pianist, I much preferred being the performer on stage, and I plan to make music performance my life's work.
Book Review: Cataloochee Creates a 'History' of a Beautiful, Remote Place & Its People
Cataloochee, an area of western North Carolina in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, exists as one of the most inaccessible parts of the Park.
In Memoriam: Artist, Art Professor Tedd Blevins
Tedd Blevins, 70, passed away on Jan. 4, 2008. He held the position of Associate Professor of Art at Virginia Intermont College for 42 years.
In Memoriam: Musician, Music Teacher Evelyn Thomas
Evelyn McLeod Thomas, 82, respected musician and beloved teacher, passed away Dec. 27, 2007.
ETSU Digital Media Student wins American Advertising Award
Lin Lin Wei, a student in the East Tennessee State University digital media program, has been named the recipient of a $300 scholarship by the American Advertising Federation of Northeast Tennessee.
'Pop' Stoneman's Music finds Place in Country's Hall of Fame
The Mount Rushmore of the famous Bristol Sessions recordings will soon be complete.
Chocolatier creates Edible Art
On a canvas of Scottish shortbread, four almonds become a bear's toes. Drips of dark chocolate form the nails. Caramel made with organic cream and organic sugar creates the pad of the foot.
Ralph Stanley and Doc Watson to headline Rhythm & Roots Festival
Music icons Ralph Stanley and Doc Watson will be among the headliners at the 2008 Rhythm & Roots Reunion, festival officials announced.
UVa-Wise Professor's Book Examines 12th Century Historical Poem
At a time when England's ruling class spoke another language and literary works shunned the use of English, Layomon's "Brut" emerged as a tool of the language's revitalization and re-examination of history, according to a new book
Erwin Woman's Needlework draws National Attention
Susan Lilly enjoyed learning to sew in her seventh-grade home economics class, but little did she know the skill she was learning would contribute to her life's passion and livelihood.
Professor to Present Research at College Music Society Conference
An Emory & Henry music professor has been invited to present research during the combined Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regional Conference of the College Music Society at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Penn.
Local Professor's Documentary Film on Charles Darwin Honored
In the shouting match between proponents of Charles Darwin's evolutionary theories and those who demonize him, the story of his own religious faith is lost. How might Darwin's own struggles illuminate today's discussion of his ideas?
IN FOCUS: Reception for Iron Mountain Stoneware Exhibit at WKRAC
ABINGDON, Va. — Visitors braved chilly weather to attend the opening reception at William King Regional Arts Center (WKRAC) in Abingdon, Va. for "Shaping the Earth," an exhibit of Iron Mountain Stoneware of Laurel Bloomery, Tenn.