Greg Lilly was one of the volunteers on the original planning committee for “The Wolf Crystal,†the Virginia Highlands Festival’s newest kinetic art project.
This fall, Milligan College’s musical theater program performs “Songs for a New World,” a contemporary musical that weaves characters and history together to illuminate the timelessness of self-discovery.
Theatre Bristol Announces Upcoming Shows and Auditions for Sherlock Holmes Mysteries, The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf, Into the Woods, and Miracle on 34th Street
Theatre Bristol plans to enchant audiences with traditional and American fairy tales, a mystery, and a miracle for its 54th Season.
Bob Dylan called for a chat.
Sundress Academy for the Arts Now Accepting Fall Residency Applications for Writers Coop
The Sundress Academy for the Academy for the Arts is accepting applications for short-term writers residencie.
Arthur Brill brings the Wolf Crystal to life
What do you do when you need a 5 foot tall Wolf Crystal sculpture?
Becky Caldwell leads the Wolf Crystal team
Becky Caldwell, the executive director, of the Virginia Highlands Festival and other volunteers have been considering using kinetic art as a focus for the festival, but there were other priorities.
Writers’ Day focuses on writing about Appalachia
Writers’ Day at the Virginia Highlands Festival provides an opportunity to learn from regional authors.
‘Shrek the Musical’ review: Special is the new strong
When it comes to frogs or ogres, it’s not easy being green.
July Storytelling Live! line-up
Storytelling Live!, the International Storytelling Center’s celebrated teller-in-residence series, continues its season in July.
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Heidi Rugg’s puppet wolves stalk through Abingdon
During “The Wolf Crystal,†wolves stalk the streets of Abingdon, puppet wolves, of course.
Deirdre Cole creates the human movement in ‘The Wolf Crystal’
Deirdre Cole, artistic director of Highlands Ballet, has been serving with the Virginia Highlands Festival for more than six years, and when the idea of a kinetic art project came up, she was excited.
Morningstar Flute Ensemble performs in Kingsport
The opportunity for a concert tour of Hungary in 2006 was the catalyst for the formation of Morningstar Flute Ensemble.
‘Liberty’ begins at Sycamore Shoals Park
The Official Outdoor Drama of the State of Tennessee begins its 41st season July 11 at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton, Tennessee.
Lucas Shane appears on film and stage
At 9 years old, Lucas Shane has been in two feature films, performed on stage at the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, and is currently in “Shrek: The Musical†at Barter Theatre, Abingdon, Virginia.
The Virginia Highlands Festival, one of the oldest and largest summer festivals in the nation, begins in Abingdon, Virginia, July 26 and ends Sunday, Aug. 4.
Bridgeforths create concept art and animation
Brian and Marie Bridgeforth have a history with the Virginia Highlands Festival, but this year, they’re creating something truly special.
If memory serves: Community service partnership provides a SPARK!
A monthly program now under way in Johnson City involves a partnership between numerous community agencies that brings a creative “SPARK!” to individuals living with memory loss.
Tusculum Universityhas signed an agreement with the Washington County School System that provides a tuition discount for teachers seeking a Master of Arts in education at Tusculum.
ABINGDON, Va. — You can either call this a greatest hits package or an “Artist All Stars” event for the summer.
ETSU Chorale returns from Llangollen music festival with success, great memories
The East Tennessee State University Chorale returned last week from Wales, United Kingdom, bringing home two first-place trophies and wonderful memories from the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.
Album produced by ETSU faculty earns Independent Music Awards honors
“Big Bend Killing: The Appalachian Ballad Tradition,” the fourth album released by the Great Smoky Mountains Association in conjunction with East Tennessee State University faculty, was recently named Best Compilation Album in the 17th annu
This year, last year, every year — music proliferates in downtown Bristol.
La Cage Aux Folles is Glitz, Glamour, but Most of All Heart
A musical comedy set in a French Riviera nightclub naturally conjures the promise of an entertaining romp full of glitz and glamour, with bits of ribaldry and the risqué tossed in for good measure.
The East Tennessee State University Chorale won first place in both the Youth and Adult Folk Song Choir categories in the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales, United Kingdom.