Over the last decade, the sister cities of Bristol, Tennessee, and Bristol, Virginia, have been nurturing a growing cluster of arts, cultural and historic venues and organizations on State Street.
State Street Galleries: One of a Kind
When One of a Kind Gallery opened nearly two years ago, it was the only art gallery in downtown Bristol.
State Street Galleries: blowfish emporium
When blowfish emporium opened in Bristol, Va., in August 2009, the gallery featured more than 30 local and regional artists. Within three months, that number had doubled.
State Street Galleries: 606 State Street
The "new kid on the block" is an artists' co-operative showcasing member artists' artwork.
State Street Galleries: Kil'n Time
Kil'n Time is not a gallery, but it's "all fired up" as part of the arts and cultural experience in downtown Bristol. Since opening in February 2009, the studio has welcomed thousands of customers, fired more than 12,000 items, and bec
Youth Spotlight: Alex Thompson
Alex Thompson is a 16-year-old eager to expand her creative horizons. She says, "I'm trying a little bit of everything — pottery, polymer jewelry, abstract art, wire basket-weaving — as well as trying out large-scale and miniature works. Up until the fall
Arts Alliance Names New Officers
Meet the new officers of Arts Alliance Mountain Empire, publisher of A! Magazine for the Arts.
Early Deadlines for SEPTEMBER 2010 Print Edition
Expect your AUGUST A! Magazine on Wednesday, JULY 28, 2010. And plan now to submit press releases and to advertise in the SEPTEMBER 2010 edition of A! Magazine.
Kingsport Sculpture Walk
The City of Kingsport, Tenn., has added a new feature to its annual Sculpture Walk.
Behind the Scenes of 'Liberty!'
Local actors, proud of their Southern Appalachian roots, talk about their roles in Tennessee's Official Outdoor Drama, held at the historic Fort Watauga in Elizabethton.
Bristol's Art in Public Places
The winners of Bristol's 2010 Art in Public Places Outdoor Sculpture Competition have been selected.
Barter Theatre Announces Scholarship Recipients
Five members of Barter Theatre's young actors' company, The Barter Players, have been awarded scholarships to help fund their training at the historic State Theatre of Virginia in Abingdon.
Bristol Craftsman Forges a Life of Creativity
Greg Shaffer spends his days surrounded by flying sparks and 2,500-degree heat.
Highlands Youth Ensemble Performs at Carnegie Hall
The Highlands Youth Ensemble (HYE) performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 27, 2010.
Behind the Scenes at Barter Theatre
Take a sneak peek at two productions and listen to interviews with the playwrights. Both shows are playing through Aug. 14, 2010.
Film Rights Optioned for 'Revolutions'
Revolutions, the play currently receiving its world premiere at Barter Theatre, has gained national attention.
ETSU Adds New Minor in Dance
Students attending East Tennessee State University now have the opportunity to earn a minor in dance.
Summer Issue of 'Now & Then' Magazine' Out
The 2010 summer issue of Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine has been published by the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services at East Tennessee State University.
Highlands Festival Moves Arts & Crafts, Concerts
Convenience for vendors and visitors alike is behind the location changes for the 62nd annual Virginia Highlands Festival, which starts July 24.
Local Woodworker Specializes in Civil War Era Furniture
Some projects are completed in a matter of weeks, maybe months; but for Joe Cress, one particular undertaking has turned into a way of life.
Review: Barter Theatre's 'Violet'
People who really like a play that makes them think and gives their minds something to chew over will doubtlessly love "Violet."
'Upward Bound' Students Gain 'Sound' Advice
Every summer, Toby Neil has cut grass with his grandfather – the one he calls "Papaw." This summer the 16-year-old is learning how to write songs and even how to make an electric guitar from a kit.
A Busy Life Pays Off
Bristol native Tiffany Mink won a $10,000 Upromise Scholarship based on a 30-second video she created about her busy, busy life.
Heartwood in the News
Officials from the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Commission recently visited Heartwood's construction site. The $17 million artisan center is already visible from I-81 Exit 14. Heartwood and its website will
Broadway Dims Lights in Memory of Milligan Alumnus
The marquees of Broadway theaters in New York City dimmed for one minute at 8 p.m. on June 30, 2010, in memory of Milligan College alumnus John A. Willis, one of America's most important theater and film historians.