Science & Art: Creative Partners
Art lovers will enjoy visiting the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and General Shale Brick Natural History Museum at the Gray Fossil Site. There are displays of art both inside and outside the facility.
Ballet Student Answers 'A Call to Dance'
Ashley Norman is the daughter of the Rev. Jim and Samantha Norman in Mountain City, Tenn. A 14-year-old ninth-grade home-schooler, she has studied dance for nine years at the Ballet Arts Academy in Bristol, Va.
Science & Art: 'Symbiosis' Art Exhibition
"Symbiosis" is a Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition of mixed media drawings by Jeri Allison, on display through August 1, 2008.
Science & Art: 'Ocean Gems' Exhibition
"Ocean Gems: Gems of the Sea," featuring underwater photography by Dr. Diane R. Nelson, will be on display Sept. 20-Oct. 19, 2008.
Science & Art: 'Artistic R-evolution,' 'Earth Permanence' and 'Orders of Magnitude'
Previous exhibitions at the ETSU and GSB Natural History Museum include 'Artistic R-evolution' (a multimedia show), 'Earth Permanence' (ceramics) and 'Orders of Magnitude' (photographs taken with a scanning electron microscope).
Exhibit Based on Children's Book, 'The Scoop on Poop'
On display through Sept. 7, 2008, is "The Scoop on Poop: The Science of What Animals Leave Behind," based on the popular book with the same name by Dr. Wayne Lynch, an acclaimed natural history writer/photographer.
Arts All Around: Art & Politics Recommended for Summer Reading
In this year of "extreme" politics, the spring book group at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) focused on art and politics of three time periods...
Transitions: Northeast State Art Professor Retiring
Northeast State Technical Community College in Blountville, Tenn. will say farewell to a beloved teacher this year.
Aerial Dance Workshop
An Aerial Dance Workshop was held recently at East Tennessee State University.
Jim Counts Has Penned Sequel To Previous Book; Book Signing July 26, 2008
Jim Counts didn't have plans for a second book.
'Round the Mountain Receives Grant
`Round the Mountain: Virginia's Artisan Network (RTM) has received a grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) for General Operating Support.
Arts Alliance Elects New Officers, 2008-2010
The Arts Alliance Mountain Empire (AAME) Board of Directors recently elected new officers.
Awards Announced For the Highlands Camera Club Exhibit
Burkes Fall Lane, a digital color photograph taken by Abingdon's George Metcalf of the beauty of Burkes Garden in the Fall was selected by the viewing public to receive the "Best in Show" award in the Third Annual Highlands Camera Club's exhibit.
Review: 'Smokey Joe's Cafe' makes for a Great Evening Out
If you''re up Wytheville way and could use a delightful evening of dinner theater, that burg's Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre can satisfy both stomach and soul.
Review: Barter's 'Tommy' ? in a Word: Wow!
The Barter Theatre's truly magnificent production of "Evita," as hard as it might be to imagine by those who've seen it, has some really serious competition for best show of the year just across Lee Highway where "The Who'
AiPP 2007 Exhibition: Own A Sculpture
Bristol's 2007 Art in Public Places (AiPP) outdoor exhibition is coming down, and the sculpture is for sale.
IN FOCUS: Artists, Musicians Meet and Greet
On Wednesday May 21, the Bristol ArtGurls welcomed the Abingdon ArtGurls, as well as artists and musicians from Asheville, N.C. and throughout Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
Magazine Readers Select Johnson City Photographer's Work as 'Best'
Blue Ridge Country magazine readers recently chose Johnson City photographer, J. Scott Graham, as a winner among the publication's Best of the Blue Ridge Awards for 2008.
'Ocean Gems' Calendar Sales Fund Scholarships to Visit Museum at Gray Fossil Site
Field trips are a great way to enhance students' learning experiences, but because of fewer resources, some school groups are missing an important part of East Tennessee's history.
Former Bristolian's Statue Made International History in 1955
The sculpture issued from the hands of a leading Italian artist, was praised by Italy's president and labeled a "divine piece" in art circles.
'Trail of the Lonesome Pine:' Actors Return To Outdoor Drama For A Second Year
More than once, folks have made comparisons between Savannah Arwood and the semi-fictional character, June Tolliver, she plays in "Trail of the Lonesome Pine."
Upward Bound a 6-Week Music Opportunity
A group of teenagers studying the wordplay and emotion behind the art of songwriting stopped by a burger joint Wednesday to pick up some vibes from country music legend Hank Williams.
Bristol, Va., Girl Sings Her Way To A $2,500 Top Prize
Hannah Dishman has experienced many high notes since beginning her singing career in the eighth grade.
Karen Sabo wanted to know more about the Robert E. Lee Motel after reading last week's column.
There's Nothing Small about Barter's 'Evita'
Barter Theatre's big musical of the season is "Evita." Tim Rice's and Andrew Lloyd Webber's spectacular story is about the rise and fall of Eva Duarte Per?n, the Argentine actress who purveyed her sexuality and charisma into near-
Barter, Washington County Library Receive 'Big Read' Grant
Barter Theatre, along with the Washington County Public Library System, announced that it has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to host The Big Read in Washington County, Va.
E&H Theatre Professor Presents Research at Conference
An Emory & Henry College theatre professor recently was invited to present her innovative research in acting pedagogy at the Southeast Theatre Conference (SETC) in Chattanooga, Tenn.