Chrissie Peters began writing poetry to cope during a traumatic period of her life.
Jesse Graves is inspired by things close to his heart
Jesse Graves says in some ways he’s always been writing poetry.
Sandy Hiortdahl weaves imagery with story through poetry
Sandy Hiortdahl says her life in poetry began before she started school.
Lisa Kamolnick is fascinated with human nature and nature
Lisa Kamolnick caught the poetry bug in elementary school but didn’t begin a structured practice of poetry until 2019.
Yazmine Moore loves musical theater
Yazmine Moore became involved in theater as a child in an attempt to overcome her shyness.
Three exhibits open at William King Museum of Art
The William King Museum of Art, Abingdon, Virginia, has three major openings during the month of April.
An annual celebration of poetry is held April 19 at 3 p.m., at Washington County Public Library, Abingdon, Va.
AAME announces Arts Achievement Awards winners
The Arts Alliance Mountain Empire announces the 2026 winners of its 12th annual Arts Achievement Awards. They are Peyton Boyd, Kyle Buckland, Deirdre Cole, Nancy Garretson and Henry Joy.
The Arts Alliance Mountain Empire hosts a gala, May 16 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Bristol Convention Center at Delta Marriott, Bristol, Virginia.
Theatre Bristol, Bristol, Tennessee, holds auditions for “The Mockingbird Sings,” April 18 and 19, at its theater.
Bristol Rhythm and Roots announces new musicians
The countdown to a milestone year just got louder.
Novelist recreates 19th-century Cherokee life
Novelist Donna Coffey Little, who has written an epic saga about Cherokee life and culture, “Wofford’s Blood,” is featured Sunday, April 12, at 3 p.m. as part of the annual “Sunday with Friends” literary series at the Abin
The Jackson Theatre, in partnership with the International Storytelling Center, presents Vernon Dalhart: First Country Music Star Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m.
Symphony of the Mountains collaborates with the Dobyns-Bennett High School Wind Symphony, under the direction of Lafe Cook, for an inspiring concert that brings together professional musicians and the next generation of artists in a shared performance.