The 75th anniversary of the Virginia Highlands Festival will be celebrated in a variety of ways this summer with a gala dinner and dance, an exhibition of the festival’s history at the William King Museum of Art, an anniversary concert at the Moo
Terrance Jackson receives honor
Barter Theatre announces that Terrance Jackson, director of outreach and Black Stories Black Voices, and long-time actor, has been honored by the 400 Years of African American History Commission.
KNOXVILLE, TN, July 8, 2024 — Knoxville Opera is thrilled to announce its sensational 2024-2025 season lineup, combining classic operatic masterpieces with modern, innovative performances.
Arts Center gets new home
The Johnson County Center for the Arts signed on the dotted line to become the new owners of 129 W Main St., Mountain City, Tennessee.
Video featuring Tusculum available online
GREENEVILLE– Prospective students and their families who are interested in learning more aboutTusculum University’s degrees and campus life have another venue to access this story.
Barter offers sensory friendly shows
Barter Theatre continues its commitment to inclusivity and innovation by offering sensory friendly shows designed to welcome audiences of all abilities.
American Express and Main Street America announced the grant recipients for the Backing Small Businesses Grant Program in June. August Muse, based in Elizabethton, Tennessee, was among the winners.
The Virginia Highlands Festival 1949-1954: The Formative Years
The Virginia Highlands Festival is celebrating its 75th anniversary this summer as one of the premier arts and culture festivals in the country.
VHF Writers and Readers Days are held
Robert Morgan headlines two days of immersive workshops and presentations at this year’s Writers & Readers Days at the Virginia Highlands Festival, Abingdon, Virginia.
Fine Art Show opens at The Arts Depot
The Virginia Highlands Festival’s Juried Fine Art Show combines both adult entries and youth entries for an exhibition at The Arts Depot, Abingdon, Virginia.
Bristol Music Club announces winners of Scholarship Auditions
The Bristol Music Club held its 2024 Scholarship Auditions Saturday, May 4, at First Presbyterian Church, Bristol, Tennessee.
Caden Spiva wins Best In Show at ArtEx
Caden Spiva recently placed Best in Show at ArtEx, an exhibit highlighting the talents of local high school students.
'The Shawshank Redemption' explores concepts of home and hope
As the curtain prepares to rise on Barter Theatre’s latest production, “The Shawshank Redemption,” an intricate journey begins beyond the footlights and into the foothills of Tennessee.