The Birthplace of Country Music Museum recently opened a new special exhibit, “I’ve Endured: Women in Old-Time Music,” which is at the museum until Dec. 31.
Theatre Bristol announces the cast of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s "Oklahoma!"coming to The Paramount Center for the Arts weekends Sept.22 through Oct. 1.
Jan-Carol Publishing of Blountville, Tennessee, announces the nationwide release of "My Appalachian Trail"by H. Dale Hall.
Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail:The Crooked Road announces thatJaredBoyd hasbeen selected as the 2023-2024Artist-In-Residence.
TheBirthplace of Country Musicwas honored by theEast Tennessee Historical Societywith a number of Awards of Excellence, including the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for Leah Ross, BCM's executive director of advancement,in recognition of he
The Pro-Art Association is taking suggestions for destinations to visit on what the nonprofit hopes will be the first of many Arts Field Trips around the country and/or world
The Greater Bristol Folk Arts & Culture Team—a collective of local culture workers— announces the recipients of its grant and fellowship program to support folk arts and culture in the region, thanks toCentral Appalachia Living Traditions,
Ivy Sheppard is a jack of all musical trades
Ivy Sheppard is an old-time banjo picker, preserver of old-time music and general manager of WEHC-FM at Emory & Henry College, Emory, Virginia.
Toni Doman-Vandyke is a part of the museum team
Toni Doman-Vandyke has had various roles at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Bristol, Virginia, and works as grants coordinator and curatorialspecialist.
Jeannette Walls speaks in Abingdon
Jeannette Walls, the author of the phenomenally successful “The Glass Castle” and four other books, is the featured speaker at a special program sponsored by the Friends of the Washington County Public Library in Abingdon, Virginia.
Lyla Cheatham lives surrounded by music
Lyla Cheatham’s parents have exposed her to music and taken her to music festivals her entire life.
AAME Arts Achievement Awards Gala
We thank everyone who helped us celebrate these winners’ accomplishments and our sponsors
Abingdon Fiddlers' Convention to be held
The Washington County Fairground’s Board of Directors announces the second annual Abingdon Old-Time and Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention, Fiddlin’ At The Fairgrounds.
Theatre Bristol presents “The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet” weekends June 16-25 at the Theatre Bristol ARTspace with cast from around the region directed by Kate Thomas-Denson.
44th season of 'Liberty' slated to open
“Liberty! the Saga of Sycamore Shoals” announced the opening of its 44th season of the Official Outdoor Drama of the State of Tennessee.
ArtEx announces winners of student art contest
ArtEx, an art competition for high school students, has announced its winners. Steven Reeves, a professional artist, served as juror.
William King Museum of Art in Abingdon, Virginia, announces a call for artists for its biennial exhibition, “From These Hills: Contemporary Art in the Southern Appalachian Highlands.”