Maurice Vanhook’s interest in wood carving started with inspiration in the ‘60s but didn’t come to fruition until more than 40 years later.
Isaac Grunstra mixes iron, wood and leather
Isaac Grunstra learned about blacksmithing through a Boy Scouts of America summer camp. After that week, he was hooked and went on to both start making knives and became an Eagle Scout.
Mike Farris performs Christmas songs in Bristol
Taking a path that intertwines rock, blues and gospel, Farris rediscovers and reinterprets traditional gospel music while adding his own mix of Stax-influenced blue-eyed soul.
King professor novel published
Melissa Ferguson, assistant professor at King University in the Bible and Religion department, has a debut book.
Sons of Liberty preserve music of American Revolution
The Sons of Liberty, Joshua, Noah and Daniel Smith, three brothers from Southwest Virginia, have a unique mission: to preserve the music of the American Revolution — by playing it.
Happy Birthday to A! Magazine
A! Magazine celebrated its 25th birthday in November with a public reception at the Paramount Center for the Arts, Bristol, Tennessee.
School Christmas card contest winners announced
The Sullivan County Tennessee School System holds an annual Christmas Card Art Contest for its students.
A Tribute to Rick Rose upon his retirement
A theater doesn’t become the nation’s longest running professional theater without determined visionaries at its helm.
Highlands Ballet Company presents a family tradition ... The Nutcracker
Highlands Ballet Company brings the timeless tradition of “The Nutcracker” to life on the stage of the McGlothlin Center for the Arts, Emory & Henry College on Dec. 14 & 15 at 2:30 p.m.
Love runs deep in Theatre Bristol’s 55th season.
Community Christmas concert benefits Abingdon residents
Community Christmas announces that the 25th annual Community Christmas program ushers in the holidays.
Dancers, Dogs, and a Little Christmas Magic highlight 'The Nutcracker' by Bristol Ballet
Bristol Ballet first produced "The Nutcracker" in 1965,
Charlie Quillin continues family tradition
Woodworking for Charles Quillin runs in the family. He learned from his father-in-law, practices his craft with his wife, Heda, and has taught family members.
BRISTOL, Va. — A steady drumbeat of pitter-pattering feet upon the upstairs floor of Bristol Ballet greeted evening visitors during recent weeks.
BRISTOL, Tenn. — As nightfall cloaked downtown Bristol on Monday night, light snow gathered on the backs of cars and in the minds of children. Happiness, afoot.
ABINGDON, Va. — When it comes to taking pictures, Melanie Holmes focuses on little bits of nature.
2020 Gathering in the Gap Music Festival announces Main Stage Lineup Crystal Gayle & Dave Eggar
BIG STONE GAP, VA.- The Fourteenth Annual Gathering in the Gap Music Festival at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park offers a one-of-a-kind evening of performances by Grand Ole Opry Inductee Crystal Gayle and Dave Eggar, a well-known ce
Barter Theatre opens four Christmas productions this season.
Reece Museum Award given
I believe in absolute freedom of expression,” author, poet and feminist Taslima Nasrin has said. “Everyone has a right to offend and be offended.”
