Nancy Fischman is celebrated for her varied careers in the arts: magazine editor, assistant at a theater company, a ceramic artist and currently the owner of a successful art gallery in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Joyce Kistner combines art with academic subjects
Joyce Kistner has a lifelong love for blending art, education and history. During her 28 years as a teacher, she was known for integrating art into most disciplines.
Kenn Naegele has long history in the theater world
Kenn Naegele, director and retired schoolteacher, has a personal long history in theater and has selflessly contributed to advancing and sustaining theater in our region.
Derek Smith creates the stage worlds at Barter Theatre
Derek Smith has been Barter Theatre’s resident scenic designer since 2012. He began his career at Barter in 2003 as a scenic artist, painting scenery for all of Barter’s productions.
Barbara and Jim Street support the arts in numerous ways
For decades Barbara and Jim Street have demonstrated loyal commitment and sustained financial contributions to many arts, historical and charitable organizations throughout the region.
Recovering the Order of the Soul: A Book Review
Mark Powell may be unique among Southern novelists, not in having graduated from the Citadel (Pat Conroy famously preceded him in that regard) but in adding to that degree one from Yale Divinity School.
Francis Gary Powers Jr. to be featured speaker
Francis Gary Powers Jr., is the featured speaker at the May 18 Sunday with Friends events at the Washington County Public Library in Abingdon, Virginia. Powers along with co-author Christopher Sturdevant has written “Cold War Virginia.”
'Medieval To Metal: The Art & Evolution of the Guitar' is on exhibit
“Medieval to Metal: The Art & Evolution of The Guitar” opens at William King Museum of Art, Abingdon, Virginia, May 15 and runs until Aug. 17. This touring exhibition celebrates the artistic development of the guitar.
Theatre Bristol presents 'Steel Magnolias'
Theatre Bristol announces the cast of “Steel Magnolias,” coming May 2 through 11 to the Cameo Theatre and made possible by ENT & Allergy Consultants, Leticia Peltzer, MD. Tickets are on sale at
Witness the transformative power of film as the Inthrive Film Festival when it makes its debut in Southwest Virginia May 2 and 3 at the Southwest Viginia Higher Education Center, Abingdon, Virginia.
Inthrive Film Festival showcases transformation
New McGlothlin Wing II is under way at Virginia Museum
Work has begun on the McGlothlin Wing at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art in Richmond, Virginia.
Bristol Ballet presents 'Alice in Wonderland'
Step into the whimsical world of “Alice in Wonderland” when Bristol Ballet Company presents its interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s beloved tale May 10 at Paramount Bristol in the twin cities’ historic downtown.
The Crooked Road hosts the Youth Fiddler’s Convention Saturday, May 17 at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace, Abingdon, Virginia.
Create Appalachia invites digital artists who are from Appalachia, work in Appalachia, or make work on Appalachian themes and subjects to submit work for the fourth annual juried Digital Salon exhibit.
Honky Tonk Night begins
A new music series, Honky Tonk Nights, starts in May at Blue Ridge Comedy Club, Bristol, Tennessee.
'Million Dollar Quartet' Brings You Home Where the Soul Never Dies
Enter the room where the cast of “Million Dollar Quartet” is rehearsing and the sparks of energy churning there are so electrifying you can feel them shooting deep down into your bones.