The leaders of the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance (BCMA) in Bristol, TN/VA are taking the BCMA to new levels in both the surrounding community and worldwide.
Highlands Youth Ensemble to Sing in Hungary
Fourteen members of the Highlands Youth Ensemble (HYE) will sing in the 20th International Chamber Choir Competition in Pecs, Hungary, May 24-28.
Featured Poems
The daughter of a coal miner with Irish and Cherokee heritage, Delilah Ferne O'Haynes grew up in Clintwood, Va., and had resided all her life in the Appalachian region.
Local Dancers to Perform in Jamestown Celebration
The Highlands Ballet Company, based in Abingdon, Va., will perform May 11-13 before England's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip during Virginia's 400th Anniversary Commemoration in historic Jamestown.
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Selects Signature Art
The Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, Sept. 14-16, has already lined up dozens of musicians for the seventh annual festival, to be held in the historic downtown district.
Review of Pamela Duncan's Books
Pamela Duncan's books resonate with people who love their families, but yearn to venture into unexplored territory. — - Meet the author on May 20 at 3 p.m. at the Washington County Public Library in Abingdon, Va.
The British are Coming!
Four hundred years ago this month, a group of British citizens began the struggle at James Forte (later Jamestown) to establish a permanent English colony in the New World. Much hoopla is being made of this anniversary, and I admit to being excited.
"Arts & Economic Prosperity III" details how The Arts mean business for the nation's economy.
Producing Artistic Director Rick Rose said a third theater, a gift show, and a museum will be added to the Barter's campus within the next three to five years.
Knox County High School Students Bring Color to Downtown Building
Students representing Knoxville's Austin East, West, Fulton and Central high schools met at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center to learn about their mission to bring the city's heritage to life on the side of a downtown building.
Former Johnson City Resident Contributed Animation Work to Oscar Winner 'Happy Feet'
When the musical cartoon "Happy Feet" won this year's Academy Award for best animated feature, former Johnson City resident Adam Ely had some happy feet of his own.
Music Club Announces 2007 Scholarship Winners
Students earn scholarships in Bristol Music Club competition.
Knoxville Museum offers Hands-On Activities for Kids of All Ages
The Knoxville Museum of Art's newly renovated children's Exploratory Gallery makes its debut.
ETSU Professor Releases Book of Essays about Acclaimed Poet
East Tennessee State University's Dr. Ardis Nelson is back on campus, fresh from the 15th annual international literary conference in Antigua, Guatemala, where she and her co-editor presented their newly released book.
Rusty Cars and Fallen Stars about New Beginnings
Washington County, Va. native Jim Counts has a new book out.
Local Author in Anthology of Quilters' Stories
Cathy Cardwell of Jonesborough, Tenn. has a story in American Patchwork: True Stories from Quilters.
This summer, the Smithsonian Institution will celebrate cultural diversity with three distinct programs at its 41st annual Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C.
Literary Icon Wendell Berry Continues to Champion Ideals
Wendell Berry was one of the most anticipated guest speakers to step onto the King College campus.
The National Endowment for the Arts has announced that it will award 951 grants totaling $67,348,450.
Cool Jazz in Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Jazz Festival offered three days of concerts from early morning until late at night, and admission was only $10 per day.
Young Choir Member Also Going to Hungary
Being helpful earns a big reward for little sister Grace Gunstra.
More Poems from Delilah O'Haynes
The daughter of a coal miner, with Irish and Cherokee heritage, Delilah Ferne O'Haynes grew up in Clintwood, Virginia and has resided all her life in the Appalachian region. Her first book, an artistic collaboration of poetry and p
Art Basel Miami Beach
Magic was in the air. I could feel it all the way up to Northeast Tennessee where I was making last minute preparations to go to the "Emerald (Art) City" of Mecca, of Babylon, of Fable. I was going to Art Basel Miami Beach...