Barbara Kingsolver has a new novel coming out in late October, “Demon Copperhead.”
‘Round the Mountain: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Network announces the acceptance of six new juried members following a fall application process.
As Halloween approaches and things starts getting progressively spookier, eight regional bands and 17 artists will gather on 6th street in downtown Bristol, Tennessee, this Saturday for the second Imminent Collapse festival.
Appalachian Regional Commission Names Kim Davis as Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellow
The Appalachian Regional Commission named Kim Davis, executive director of Friends of Southwest Virginia, to participate in the 2022-2023 class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute, a free leadership and economic development training opportunity for
VMFA Selects Andrew Harris as Its New Deputy Director
The Virginia Museum of Fine Artsannounced the appointment of Andrew Harris as the museum’s new Deputy Director for Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
The National Storytelling Festival turns 50
Tickets are on sale for the National Storytelling Festival, which is celebrating 50 years of storytelling as well as the future of the form.
The National Storytelling Festival includes many special events, in addition to the full schedule of tellers.
Featured tellers at festival celebrate variety
The featured tellers at this year’s Storytelling Festival are some of the best storytellers in the country.
Kiran Singh Sirah leads Storytelling Center with the power of stories
Anyone who has ever been spellbound when listening to a story understands their power. Kiran Singh Sirah, president of the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tennessee is working to harness that power.
Mason White loves acting
Mason White started in theater at 8 years old, while living in Denver, Colorado. His first show was “Mary Poppins.” He began acting with Theatre Bristol when his family moved to Bristol, Tennessee.
On Oct. 2 at the Renaissance Center Main Gallery, Kingsport, Tenn., an art exhibit, “Amen,” opens. Mary Ann Grib, a local artist in the Tri-Cities, had a vision for a show which would reflect scripture in her artwork.
Charles Vess releases new novel inspired by a dream and a ballad
World-renowned artist Charles Vess, who has had a 50-year career of illustrating comic books and fantasy works, has now written his debut novel, “Queen of Summer’s Twilight.”
Sunday with Friends hosts Beth Macy
Beth Macy, the award-winning author of “Dopesick,” has a sequel that has just been published, “Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice and the Future of America’s Overdose Crisis.”
As commander-in-chief, George Washington led the Continental Army to victory.
Bristol in Bloom flourishes in Bristol park
The second annual Bristol in Bloom Appalachian Regional Art Festival is happening Saturday, Oct. 8 at Cumberland Square Park in the heart of downtown Bristol, Virginia.
'FL3TCH3R Exhibit' at ETSU celebrates 10th anniversary
The international “FL3TCH3R Exhibit: Social & Politically Engaged Art” at East Tennessee State University’s Reece Museum continues to represent the spirit of social and political movements of the country and world.