Growing the Arts in Johnson City
Historic downtown Johnson City, Tenn., is becoming a hot spot for art galleries, music, and cultural entertainment of all kinds.
Johnson City: Nelson Fine Art Center
Nearly four decades ago, the Lady Bug Gallery opened in Johnson City. That same gallery has developed into the city's epicenter of culture and activity — Nelson Fine Art Center.
Johnson City: GreenStone Studio Gallery & Art Printing
After retiring from Wellmont Health System about 10 years ago, Paul Bishop decided to do "what I had always hoped to, and that was become a professional photographer." He first opened a studio in Kingsport, Tenn. Four years ago he moved to Johnson City, w
Johnson City: Root Studio School of Painting & Design
Tom and Peggy Root have been part of the local arts community for many, many years. They recently opened the Root Studio School to offer drawing and painting classes to students of all levels.
Johnson City: Robin's on Roan
For 25 years, Robin McElrath owned the Frame Gallery in Johnson City's Mountcastle Center. After she sold the business and returned to her hometown of Asheville, N.C., she found she missed the challenge of owning a business, chatting with customers, getti
Johnson City: Arts Council Gallery
For 25 years, the Johnson City Area Arts Council (JCAAC) has served the arts and cultural communities of Johnson City and the surrounding five-county area of Carter, Greene, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington.
Johnson City: ETSU's Tipton Gallery
Since June 2007, the ETSU Slocumb Galleries has operated a satellite branch in the Tipton Building in downtown Johnson City.
Johnson City: Hands On! Museum
This children's museum boasts more than 22,000 square feet of interactive exhibits. The educational, fun environment stimulates discovery, thought and understanding through programs and events in the arts, sciences and humanities.
Johnson City: Blue Moon Dinner Theatre
Once upon a time Blue Moon's artistic directors Ed and Moira Breese were "starving artists" from New York.
Johnson City: The Music Scene
Music representing all genres is a prominent part of life in downtown Johnson City. Local coffeehouses and listening rooms present novice and well-known artists on their stages. The Down Home and Acoustic Coffeehouse are regional favorites.
Youth Spotlight: So You Think You Can Dance?
Nora Beth Moran is passionate about theatre, including music and dance. With little in the way of formal training, she relies on her innate talents and forges ahead.
Summer Reading Programs throughout the Region
Every summer, area libraries come alive with the sounds of youth having fun while learning, while prizes and incentives are offered to encourage readers of all ages to keep reading.
Rachael Emery Comes Full Circle
Rachael Emery began her studies in violin at the age of five through Suzuki Talent Education of Appalachia. She recently returned to join the Suzuki violin faculty providing music instruction at the Kingsport Renaissance Center.
Movie Star Road Trip: Hometown Tributes to Hollywood Legends
Abingdon's Star Museum will be featured in an upcoming book, Movie Star Road Trip: Hometown Tributes to Hollywood Legends, by renowned international journalist and author David Pitts.
VI Professor's Outdoor Sculpture Wins Merit Award
Sculpture by Dr. Marvin Tadlock, professor of art at Virginia Intermont College, was awarded in an exhibition in Knoxville.
Simerly to perform at International Trombone Festival
Rick Simerly, a renowned jazz trombonist and associate professor of music at Milligan College, will perform at the 40th anniversary of the International Trombone Festival.
ETSU Celtic, Bluegrass, Old-Time Bands Touring Abroad
East Tennessee State University's Bluegrass, Old-Time and Country Music Program will be well-represented internationally this summer, with students and faculty crossing the Atlantic for three separate performance tours.
Labyrinth at ElderSpirit Plaza features Gloves
My art is my journey. My journey is my art.
'Laugh, Cry or Take Offense...'
Being presented through June 18 at Theatre Bristol's ARTspace in Bristol, Tenn., the play is a musical but it's not all fun. Bat Boy may seem like a superhero, but he isn't.
Review: Barter tells 'Tale as Old as Time' Amazingly
The Barter Theatre of Abingdon, Va., has pulled out all the stops before, but this time they've yanked them out of the wall. The music! The lavish set! The costumes! The talent! And, if they tried to get another actor on stage they'd have to make all of t