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A! Magazine for the Arts
vol. 33, no. 5 // May 2026
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Festival showcases visual, performing arts by Bristol Tennessee City Schools students
Lurah Spell | Bristol Herald Courier
March 31, 2019
This story appeared in the Bristol Herald Courier. Read it online at
HeraldCourier.com
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This Month's Calendar
May
1-29
New exhibits at emporium
@Knoxville Arts & Culture Alliance
May
1-31
'What's Blooming' exhibit opens
@Johnson County Center for the Arts
May
1-31
New exhibit at bakery
@Blackbird Bakery
May
1-31
Arts Depot sponsors offsite exhibits
@The Arts Depot
May
1-31
Art Studio Programs are held
@Hands On Discovery Center
May
1-29
Pottery workshop held
@The Henderson
May
2-30
Clay workshop is held
@Johnson County Center for the Arts
May 2
-
Jun 8
MECCA choirs perform
@Various Venues
May
2-30
Watercolor workshop offered
@The Henderson
May
2-30
Stained Glass Studio is offered
@The Henderson
May
2-30
Drawing and Tea Social is held
@The Philosopher's House
May
4-28
Preschool story time is held
@Fort Henry Mall
May
4-25
Monday Night Jam is held
@The Henderson
May
5-26
Open Quilting with Karen is held
@The Henderson
May
5-26
Story time offered
@Washington County Public Library
May
5-26
Preschool story time is held
@Smyth Co. Public Library
May
5-26
Tuesday story time is held
@Smyth Co. Public Library
May
5-26
Creating Connection is held
@The Henderson
May
5-26
Mindful Journaling is held
@Smyth Co. Public Library
May
5-26
Stories 'n More is on stage
@International Storytelling Center
May
6-27
Wednesday Painters meet
@Kingsport Renaissance Center
May
6-27
Wednesday Painters meet
@The Arts Depot
May
6-27
Wednesday Morning painters meet
@The Arts Depot
May
6-27
Toddler Time is held
@Smyth Co. Public Library
May
6-27
Branch story time is held
@Washington County Public Library
May
6-27
Lapsit story time is held
@Kingsport Public Library
May
6-27
Comedy Open Mic is held
@Blue Ridge Comedy Club
May
7-21
Carving workshop is held
@Johnson County Center for the Arts
May
8-17
'R.U.R.' is on stage
@Knoxville Children's Theatre
May
11-25
Carving Club meets
@Holston Mountain Artisans
May 12
-
Aug 8
'Savannah Sipping Society' is on stage
@Barter Theatre
May
12
'All Quiet on the Western Front' is shown
@The Lincoln Theatre
May
12
Appalachian Authors Guild meets
@Fiddler's Restaurant
May
12
Booked for Lunch is held
@Johnson City Public Library
May
12-26
Steeped in Stories meets
@The Philosopher's House
May
12
Amy Clark speaks at museum
@Southwest Virginia Museum
May
12
Reel Talk is held
@Kingsport Public Library
May
12
Spirited Book Club meets
@Appalachian Heritage Distillery and Brewery
May
12
Don Flemons speaks
@Birthplace of Country Music Museum
May
12
Community Band performs
@Niswonger Performing Arts Center
May
13-14
Radio Bristol holds fundraising drive
@Online
May
13
Poetry workshop is held
@Johnson City Public Library
May
13
Strangers When We Meet perform
@Delta Blues Abingdon
May
14
Teen Art Studio is held
@Fort Henry Mall
May
14
Silent Book Club is held
@The Book Cellar
May
14
Adult Coloring Night is held
@Smyth Co. Public Library
May
14
Farm and Fun Time is on stage
@Birthplace of Country Music Museum
May
14-15
Appalachian Men's Ensemble performs
@Various Venues
May
15-24
'Shenanigans' is on stage
@LampLight Theatre
May
15-30
'Prince of Egypt: The Musical' is on stage
@Milligan University
May
15
Ladies Night is held
@Into The Fire
May
15
'October Sky' is shown
@Washington County Public Library
May
15
Breadfruit Reggae Show performs
@Damascus Trail Center
May
15
Some Old Friends perform
@The Philosopher's House
May
15
Cut Paper Portraits workshop offered
@William King Museum of Art
May
15
'Labyrinth' is shown
@The Lincoln Theatre
May
15
Martha Spencer performs
@Jonesborough Courthouse Square
May
15
Junction 4961 performs
@Delta Blues
May
15
Wylee and the Coyotes perform
@Delta Blues Abingdon
May
15
Donnie and the Dry Heavers are on stage
@Capone's
May
16
Graphic design exhibit is on display
@Tipton Gallery
May
16
Graphic design exhibit is on display
@Tipton Gallery
May
16-17
Audtions for 'Red, White and Tuna' are held
@Theatre Bristol
May
16
Mill Spring makers faire is held
@Jonesborough
May
16
Storytime and Paint is held
@Into The Fire
May
16
Dance Movement sprint concert is on stage
@Kingsport Renaissance Center
May
16
Arts Achievement Arts Awards gala is held
@Bristol Convention Center at Delta Marriott
May
16
Ultimate Doors is on stage
@The Lincoln Theatre
May
16
Sean Patton performs
@Blue Ridge Comedy Club
May
16
Jeff Parker and Company is on stage
@Carter Family Fold
May
16
The Ultimate Doors is on stage
@The Lincoln Theatre
May
16
Jordan Allen performs
@Delta Blues
May
16
Graystone performs
@Delta Blues Abingdon
May
16
Holler Choir performs
@Down Home
May
16
Ham Radio and others perform
@Capone's
May
17
Homer Hickam Jr. speaks
@Washington County Public Library
May
17
Symphony of the Mountains performs
@East Tennessee State University
May
18-22
Build a Ukulele class is offered
@The Henderson
May
18
Young Adult writing group is held
@Washington County Public Library
May
18
Chapter by Chapter Book Club meets
@Fort Henry Mall
May
19-23
Bil Lepp tells tales
@International Storytelling Center
May
19
Knitting Meetup meets
@The Philosopher's House
May
19
BPL Photography Club meets
@Bristol Public Library
May
19
BPL book club meets
@Bristol Public Library
May
19
Highlands Camera Club meets
@Abingdon Presbyterian Church
May
19
Poets and Writers meet
@The Arts Depot
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 24
-
May 12
'Peter Pan' is on stage
@Barter Theatre
Apr 2
-
Aug 2
Charles Goolsby artwork is on display
@William King Museum of Art
Apr 7
-
Jun 30
Higher Education Center hosts exhibit
@Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
Apr 8
-
May 13
Clay Workshop held
@Johnson County Center for the Arts
Apr 14
-
May 18
Appalachian Art Show is on display
@Kingsport Renaissance Center
Apr 14
-
May 18
Appalachian Art Show opens
@Kingsport Renaissance Center
Apr 15
-
May 30
Parkinson exhibit opens
@The Arts Depot
Apr 15
-
May 30
Members' exhibit opens
@The Arts Depot
Apr 16
-
Aug 16
Ray Byram art is on display
@William King Museum of Art
Apr 30
-
Nov 29
'Sanctuaries in Stained Glass' is on display
@William King Museum of Art
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