"When we expect U.S. scientists to create miracles of invention and to lead the world in these activities, they may be ill-equipped to do this. There are a couple of ways we may help the situation: educate our scientists with more right-brain courses
Mary B. Martin School of the Arts at ETSU
During her lifetime, Mary B. Martin and her husband, Jim, supported many arts projects at East Tennessee State University.
Martin Legacy Creates Other Opportunities
James C. "Jim" Martin is also supporting other arts organizations and programs with "naming gifts" in his wife's memory.
Martin Hopes to "Balance the Scales"
Why contribute to the arts?
ETSU Martin School Events in September
The 2010-2011 schedule of events sponsored by the ETSU Martin School has not been finalized, but already includes 22 events, from exhibitions to performances, as well as related lectures and the Southern Circuit Independent Filmmakers Tour.
Arts for Youth Spotlight: Heather Honeycutt
Heather Honeycutt says participation in the outdoor drama Liberty! has drawn her to a career choice. She wants to be a teacher to make sure other young people don't miss out on the great stories of early America.
Rhythm & Roots Hires Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion (BRRR) has hired Charlene Tipton Baker as its new Director of Marketing and Public Relations.
Two Join Photography Faculty at Virginia Intermont
Megan Pinch and Justin James Reed have joined the faculty of the department of photography and digital imaging at Virginia Intermont College in Bristol.
Campfire Stories: 'Magic in the Pumpkin Patch'
Fifth in a seven-part series of (mildly) scary stories suitable to be told around the campfire, during sleepovers or at family gatherings.
Tribute to Tennessee Ernie Ford
Ernest Jennings Ford was born in Bristol, Tenn., on Feb. 13, 1919.
Rhythm & Roots More High-Tech Than Ever
Staying connected during the Rhythm & Roots Reunion was as simple as logging on.
Sound Man Makes Sure Music's Heard
Robert Wills neither sings nor plays a musical instrument, but he might just be the most important person at this weekend's Rhythm & Roots Reunion.
Folklife Workshops Help Music Lovers Find 'Rhythm'
"This is an opportunity for folks to see a lot of headline artists in a sit-down, casual setting. We call it a workshop, but it's really a convocation and music." — Jon Lohman, state folklorist
Barter Theatre partners with Abingdon High School
Juniors and seniors, as well as teachers, at Abingdon High School are experiencing new and exciting choices in the arts in education program this year.
Deadlines for November 2010 Print Edition
Not too early to plan November advertising and event coverage in A! Magazine for the Arts.
Public Art to be Dedicated in Downtown Kingsport
The Kingsport Public Art Committee announces completion of public art through Kingsport's Percent for Art for the Kingsport Higher Education Center and surrounding Academic Village.
Rhythm & Roots Reunion Celebrates 10 Years
Ralph Peer captured lightning in a bottle here more than 80 years ago. For the past decade, that bottle has been passed around so that an ever-increasing number of people can take a sip.
"The Haunted Tree'
The summer I turned 10 years old, I got a dog for my birthday. He was a shepherd-collie mix. I named him Scooty (for reasons I won't reveal here).
Music & History at Kingsport's Netherland Inn
Talk about a place with a positive vibe. There's history and heritage around Kingsport's Netherland Inn. There's also harmonies and a hoedown. The vibrations of bluegrass and old time music reverberate around the historic site each Friday night from Septe
Curtain Coming Down on Theatre Bristol?
"You can only go so long without support, and the bills become due. If something doesn't happen or change by the end of the month, I don't see Theatre Bristol remaining in operation. We're running out of time." — Gwendolyn Arnold, president of Theatre Bri
Public Art in Bristol Vandalized
"We really work hard to pick pieces of art that we can display for the community to enjoy and appreciate. To see someone destroy it like that is just really hard to understand," said Candy Snodgrass, a member of Bristol's Art in Public Places committee.
Rhythm & Roots Reunion Named a Top 20 Event
Bristol's Rhythm & Roots Reunion has been named one of the Southeast's top tourism events.
Campfire Stories: "The Girl at Grandmother's House'
The wind blew hard that night. it whistled around the old house, throwing tree branches against windows. the branches scratched against the windowpanes. by the dark of the night, they looked like hand bones clawing at the glass.
New Recognition for Old Time Music
Calling it a humbling experience, musician Dwayne Anderson on Thursday became the first recipient of the Leon Kiser Scholarship.
Campfire Stories: Secrets of a Scarecrow
I watched my grandfather as he sat down on his chair by the fireplace. He set his cup of coffee on the table by his chair and looked to me, his grandson, sitting across from him. This was my cue to speak.