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A! Magazine for the Arts
vol. 32, no. 7 // July 2025
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Appalachian Fair returns Aug. 21–26 for 91st year of attractions
JOE TENNIS / BRISTOL HERALD COURIER / JOE TENNIS BRISTOL HERALD COURIER
August 21, 2017
This story appeared in the Bristol Herald Courier. Read it online at
HeraldCourier.com
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This Month's Calendar
Jul
1-5
Sam Payne tells tales
@International Storytelling Center
Jul
1-22
Summer Acro/Dance Session is held
@Grace Studio of Motion and Dance
Jul
1-31
Arts Depot sponsors offsite exhibits
@Various Venues
Jul 1
-
Aug 15
'Writing Magic' contest seeks entries
@Online
Jul
1-22
Preschool story time is held
@Smyth Co. Public Library
Jul
1-29
Abingdon story time is held
@Washington County Public Library
Jul
1-29
Summer Reading Program is held
@Smyth Co. Public Library
Jul
1
Rock Painting workshop offered
@Fort Henry Mall
Jul
1
PoetTEA is held
@The Philosopher's House
Jul
1
Carson Peters performs
@Downtown Center — Bristol
Jul
1
Carson Peters performs
@Downtown Center — Bristol
Jul
1-29
Stories 'n More is held
@International Storytelling Center
Jul
1
Charlie Maples performs
@Jackson Theatre
Jul
1
Charlie Maples performs
@Jackson Theatre
Jul
2-30
Comedy Open Mic is held
@Blue Ridge Comedy Club
Jul
2-31
Summer Story Time is held
@Johnson City Public Library
Jul
2-30
Wednesday Painters meet
@Kingsport Renaissance Center
Jul
2-30
Wednesday Morning Painters meet
@The Arts Depot
Jul
2
Lapsit Story Time is held
@Kingsport Public Library
Jul
2
Branch story time is held
@Washington County Public Library
Jul
2
Clay Creations offered
@Fort Henry Mall
Jul
2
Sam Payne tells tales
@Johnson City Public Library
Jul
2-16
Jazz and Jam is held
@Cascade Draft House
Jul
2-30
Open Mic Night is held
@The Corner
Jul
3
Time for Two's Story Time is held
@Kingsport Public Library
Jul
3
Unique Beasts program is held
@Washington County Public Library
Jul
3
Book Worms is held
@Johnson City Public Library
Jul
3-21
Crochet Club meets
@Bristol Public Library
Jul
4-29
Exhibit opens at Fischman
@Fischman Gallery
Jul
4
Ben Morris and BeachWaves Radio performs
@River Bend Park
Jul
4-18
Fiber Arts Meetup is held
@The Philosopher's House
Jul
5-26
'Trail of the Lonesome Pine' is held
@Barbara Polly Theatre
Jul
5
Chill Fiber Crafts are held
@Kingsport Public Library
Jul
5
Rocky Mount present Independence Day celebration
@Rocky Mount Living History Museum Theatre
Jul
5-26
Drawing and Tea Social is held
@The Philosopher's House
Jul
5-26
Drawing and Tea Social is held
@The Philosopher's House
Jul
5
The Feel performs
@Sweet Bay Brewery
Jul
5
Josi J and Dessert are on stage
@Cascade Draft House
Jul
5
Song of the Mountains is on stage
@The Lincoln Theatre
Jul
5
Martha Spencer performs
@Carter Family Fold
Jul
5
Jordan Allen performs
@Delta Blues
Jul
5
Kurt Hagerdorn and Scott Pleasant perform
@Down Home
Jul
6
Heart Strings performs
@International Storytelling Center
Jul
6-20
Songwriter's Guild is held
@The Philosopher's House
Jul
7-11
Youth art camp is held
@William King Museum of Art
Jul
7-11
Tusculum Theatre Camp is held
@Tusculum University
Jul
7-11
Teen Art Camp is offered
@William King Museum of Art
Jul
7
Preschool Story Time is held
@Kingsport Public Library
Jul
7
Music and Movement is held
@Washington County Public Library
Jul
7
Tween Book Club meets
@Johnson City Public Library
Jul
8
Summer Reading is held
@Saltville Public Library
Jul
8-11
Clay workshop is held
@Johnson County Center for the Arts
Jul
8-11
Fiber Arts workshop is held
@Johnson County Center for the Arts
Jul
8-31
Angelina Ballerina Camp is held
@Kingsport Ballet
Jul
8
Steven James tells tales
@Johnson City Public Library
Jul
8
'Suddenly' is on screen
@The Lincoln Theatre
Jul
8
Appalachian Authors Guild meets
Jul
8
Ocean crafts offered
@Kingsport Public Library
Jul
8-12
Jim May tells tales
@International Storytelling Center
Jul
8
Teen Hangout is offered
@Smyth Co. Public Library
Jul
8
Miniature Painting workshop offered
@Fort Henry Mall
Jul
8-22
Summer Jams are held
@Gallery on Main
Jul
8
Spirited Book Club meets
@Appalachian Heritage Distillery and Brewery
Jul
8
Bernard speak about Maggard Studios
@Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Jul
8
Cripple Creek performs
@Downtown Center — Bristol
Mar 8
-
Sep 30
Elmes exhibit opens
@Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Mar 8
-
Sep 30
Elmes exhibit is on display
@Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Apr 16
-
Jul 13
Pedro Lasch exhibit opens
@Asheville Art Museum
May 10
-
Jul 27
'Embracing Blackness: Diasporic Realities' is on exhibit
@Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
May 15
-
Aug 17
Medieval to Metal opens
@William King Museum of Art
May 15
-
Oct 12
Besneatte-Cullinane exhibit opens
@William King Museum of Art
Jun 1
-
Jul 7
Spring photo exhibit is on display
@Kingsport Renaissance Center
Jun 3
-
Sep 27
Art auction benefit Appalachian Trail recovery efforts
@Damascus Trail Center
Jun 4
-
Jul 20
New exhibit opens at Arts Depot
@The Arts Depot
Jun 6
-
Jul 3
Simmerman and Ramsey exhibit opens
@McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington School
Jun 10
-
Jul 12
'The Jungle Book' is on stage
@Barter Theatre
Jun 14
-
Aug 16
'A Few Good Men' opens
@Barter Theatre
Jun 15
-
Aug 15
Entries sought for writing competition
@Online
Jun 22
-
Aug 9
'Mountain Mamas' opens at Barter
@Barter Theatre
Jun 27
-
Jul 13
Lamplight presents 'Patriotic Tribute'
@LampLight Theatre
Jun 30
-
Jul 31
Art studios available
@Holston Mountain Artisans
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