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A! Magazine for the Arts
vol. 33, no. 4 // April 2026
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Christmas is (still) coming!
TOM NETHERLAND | SPECIAL TO THE HERALD COURIER
December 21, 2020
This story appeared in the Bristol Herald Courier. Read it online at
HeraldCourier.com
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This Month's Calendar
Apr
1-30
New exhibit is on display
@Blackbird Bakery
Apr
1-30
Art Depot sponsors offsite exhibits
@Various Venues
Apr
1-30
Art Studio Programs are held
@Hands On Discovery Center
Apr
1-29
Wednesday Painters meet
@Kingsport Renaissance Center
Apr
1-29
Wednesday Morning Painters meet
@The Arts Depot
Apr
1-29
Toddler Time held
@Smyth Co. Public Library
Apr
1-29
Lapsit Story Time is held
@Fort Henry Mall
Apr
1-29
Country swing social held
@Capone's
Apr
1-29
Comedy open mic held
@Blue Ridge Comedy Club
Apr 2
-
Aug 2
Charles Goolsby artwork is on display
@William King Museum of Art
Apr
3-24
Pottery class offered
@The Henderson
Apr
4-25
Watercolor workshop is held
@The Henderson
Apr
4-25
Clay workshop offered
@Johnson County Center for the Arts
Apr
4-25
Stained Glass Studio offered
@The Henderson
Apr
6-24
'The Deer Garden' is on display
@Slocumb Galleries
Apr
6-27
Preschool Story Time is held
@Fort Henry Mall
Apr 7
-
Jun 30
Higher Education Center hosts exhibit
@Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
Apr
7-28
Open Quilting is held
@The Henderson
Apr
7-28
Babies and Books is held
@Johnson City Public Library
Apr
7-28
Preschool Story Time held
@Smyth Co. Public Library
Apr
7-28
Tuesday Story Time is held
@Chilhowie Branch Library
Apr
7-28
Saltville Story Time is held
@Saltville Public Library
Apr
7-28
Creating Connection is held
@The Henderson
Apr
7-28
Animal Painting workshop held
@William King Museum of Art
Apr
7-28
Stories 'n More is on stage
@International Storytelling Center
Apr
8-16
'The Thin Black Line' is on screen
@Abingdon Cinemall
Apr
8-25
'Positive/Negative 31' is on display
@Tipton Gallery
Apr 8
-
May 13
Clay Workshop held
@Johnson County Center for the Arts
Apr
9-20
Time for Twos story time held
@Kingsport Public Library
Apr
10-19
'Exit Laughing' is on stage
@Kingsport Renaissance Center
Apr
13-27
Carving Club meets
@Holston Mountain Artisans
Apr
14-20
Camp Create applications accepted
@Central High School
Apr 14
-
May 18
Appalachian Art Show is on display
@Kingsport Renaissance Center
Apr
14
Books and Beyond meets
@Fort Henry Mall
Apr
14
Appalachian Authors Guild meets
@Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator
Apr
14-28
Steeped in Stories is held
@The Philosopher's House
Apr
14
Paint 'n' Snack Workshop offered
@Southwest Virginia Museum
Apr
14
Reel Talk is held
@Fort Henry Mall
Apr
14
Quill and Gavel Society meets
@Smyth Co. Public Library
Apr
14
Spirited book club meets
@Appalachian Heritage Distillery and Brewery
Apr
14
Martin Fisher speaks at museum
@Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Apr
14
Appalachian square dance is held
@East Tennessee State University
Apr
14
Forever K-Pop is on stage
@East Tennessee State University
Apr
14
E&H chamber groups are on stage
@Emory & Henry University
Apr
15
Homeschool art classes offered
@William King Museum of Art
Apr
15-19
'Carrie: The Musical' is on stage
@East Tennessee State University
Apr
15
Art Business 101 workshop is held
@William King Museum of Art
Apr
15
Teen Book Club meets
@Johnson City Public Library
Apr
15
Farzaneh and West perform
@King University
Apr
15-20
Jazz on stage this week
@Various Venues
Apr
16
King ensembles perform
@First Presbyterian Church (Bristol)
Apr
17-26
'Pollyanna' is on stage
@Tusculum University
Apr
17
Art Explorers is held
@Johnson City Public Library
Apr
17
'The Breakfast Club' is shown
@The Lincoln Theatre
Apr
17
Program about Vernon Dalhart on stage
@Jackson Theatre
Apr
17-18
Drew Morgan performs
@Blue Ridge Comedy Club
Apr
17-19
'Springtime Jubilee' is on stage
@LampLight Theatre
Apr
17
Story Slam is held
@Down Home
Apr
18-19
'The Mockingbird Sings' auditions are held
@Theatre Bristol
Apr
18
Anime-Fest is held
@Holiday Inn
Apr
18
Thirsty Orange festival held
@Founders Park
Apr
18
Film Processing workshop offered
@William King Museum of Art
Apr
18
Brass ensembles concert on stage
@East Tennessee State University
Apr
18
Whitetop Mountain Band performs
@Carter Family Fold
Apr
18
Verlon Thompson and Shawn Camp perform
@Down Home
Apr
19-20
'Newsies' auditions are held
@Jonesborough Repertory Theatre
Apr
19
Spring Sip and Shop held
@Tennessee Hills Brewstillery
Apr
19
Cyanotypes workshop is held
@William King Museum of Art
Apr
19
Euphonium concert is on stage
@University of Virginia's College at Wise
Apr
19
Poetry celebration is held
@Washington County Public Library
Apr
20
Digital photo workshop is held
@Saltville Public Library
Apr
20
Graphic Novel club meets
@Johnson City Public Library
Apr
20
Zine Night is held
@Smyth Co. Public Library
Apr
20
Piano Recital is on stage
@East Tennessee State University
Apr
21
Knitting Meetup meets
@The Philosopher's House
Apr
21
Bristol Library photo club meets
@Bristol Public Library
Apr
21
Book club meets
@Bristol Public Library
Apr
21
Highlands Camera Club meets
@Highlands Presbyterian Church
Apr
21
'Swan Lake' is on stage
@Paramount Center for the Arts
Apr
21
Poets and Writers meet
@The Arts Depot
Apr
21
Percussion group is on stage
@King University
Feb 10
-
Jul 5
Registration opens for theater camp
@Theatre Bristol
Feb 20
-
May 14
Wise JAMS begins
@Southwest Virginia Museum
Feb 24
-
Jul 19
Registration open for Theatre Bristol workshop
@Theatre Bristol
Mar 5
-
Aug 30
Exhibit of Scottish art is on display
@William King Museum of Art
Mar 12
-
Apr 16
Functional Handbuildling Ceramics
@William King Museum of Art
Mar 21
-
Apr 26
'Pickleball' is on stage
@Barter Theatre
Mar 24
-
May 12
'Peter Pan' is on stage
@Barter Theatre
Mar 31
-
May 5
Teen Creative Writing Workshop is held
@Bristol Public Library
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