Upcoming Events
From music festivals, racing, history, heritage, food and everything in between. Here's your guide.
Events
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4 events,The Jackson Theatre will present Vernon Dalhart: First Country Music Star on Friday, April 17 at 7:00pm, in partnership with the International Storytelling Center. This special evening of words and music celebrates one of the most influential recording artists of the 1920s and 1930s. Vernon Dalhart was the first artist to record a million-selling country 
Art Rosenbaum is a painter, muralist, illustrator, collector and performer of traditional American folk music. His work will be on display at ETSU’s Reece Museum Jan. 13 to Feb. 21, with his artist talk on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 5 p.m. at the museum. A reception will follow. Rosenbaum holds an MFA in painting from
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Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang Sunday, January 26 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region each month. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome. Don’t play and instrument? Come on over, kick back, and enjoy the tunes!
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Soprano Diba Alvi has received critical acclaim for both her operatic roles and concert performances, for her command of the stage and “stellar vocalism,” says The Pittsburgh Tribune. With degrees in opera theater and voice performance from Oberlin Conservatory and University of Michigan and a doctorate in voice performance from University of Maryland, Alvi’s résumé
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4 events,Jonesborough’s original storytelling radio show enters its 9th year on January 27, and the 2020 Season will bring a new vision to the program. This live stage production, which is recorded and aired on local NPR station WETS 89.5 FM out of Johnson City will be seeing larger audiences, as it begins its own podcast
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2020 Radio Show Celebrates 9th Season with Gala Opening On January 27 at 7 p.m., Jonesborough’s original storytelling radio show will celebrate its ninth season of performing live at the International Storytelling Center with a brand new performance, featuring stories about this region and showcasing special musical guests, blues favorites Freddie Vanderford and Brandon Turner |
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FREE MALL WALKER BREAKFAST January 28 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Where: Milligan Court The Mall at Johnson City 2011 North Roan St. Johnson City, TN 37601 See Map Price: Free! Join us as we host our first mall walker breakfast of the new year! You'll have a chance to meet the program sponsor and
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If you have been into One Acre Cafe lately, you have probably noticed a BEAUTIFUL mural on our back wall that depicts our mission and story. This mural was created by Vanessa Mayoraz's Department of Art and Design Class at East Tennessee State University. We will host a reception honoring their creative minds and also |
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THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL - A TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON Friday, January 31, 2020 7:30 PM Niswonger Performing Arts Center Greeneville, TN available soon Tickets go on sale on Monday, July 1, 2019 at 10:00 AM EST A beautifully crafted tribute to Whitney Houston. FRIDAY | JANUARY 31 | 7:30 PM Orchestra: $40 | Mezzanine: $35 | Balcony: $30 |
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Raised Bed Gardening with Ben Hunter Saturday, February 1 9 am – noon Cost: No Charge – Registration is NOT necessary for this session It’s not too early to be planning & building your spring garden. Gardener extraordinaire, Ben Hunter, will be joining us to share his experiences & techniques for growing the garden of
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Saturday, February 1st, 9:30-11:30am - Girl Scout Detective Workshop for Juniors and Cadettes Join us for a whodunit style Girl Scout badge workshop full of detective work and science! Juniors will fulfill their Detective badge requirements and Cadettes will fulfill their Special Agent badge requirements. Explore forensics, DNA, fingerprinting, and more. Cost: Early registration by
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Workshop: Quill Pens, Writing, & Letter Posting in the Early 19th Century Hosted by the Sabine Hill Social Society Instructor: Chad Bogart Saturday, February 1 Morning Session 10:00 am, Afternoon Session 1:00 pm Cost: $10.00 Max: 10 per session Handwritten letters are almost a thing of the past. Join Museum Curator Chad Bogart and learn |
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4 events,Sweet Scenes: A Walkable Window Display Main Street Jonesborough is hosting Sweet Scenes, a Valentine’s Day themed walkable window display which continues through Saturday, February 8. Sweet Scenes is a spinoff of the popular Window Wonderland event that is typically held in early January, the event has now transitioned from a winter theme to a
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DAMASCUS APPALACHIAN TRAIL CENTER SET TO BREAK GROUND, CONTINUES GROWTH OF SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA’S OUTDOOR RECREATION ECONOMY ABINGDON, VA – A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Appalachian Trail Center in Damascus, VA will take place on February 4th at 11:00 AM. The groundbreaking will take place at the site of the new center on Laurel Avenue |
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Bring your kiddos (and their besties!), and spend some time together at this super cool KidX event. Featuring local story teller Miss Butterfly, crafts and tinsel hair by Spa-Di-Da! Just head to JCPenney Court on Wednesday, February 5th from 11 AM - 12 PM —we’re excited to spread a little love this Valentine’s Day
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Workshop: Zipper Magic Instructor: Donna Horowitz Wednesday, February 5 12:30 – 3:30 pm Cost: $25.00 Min: 2 Max: 5 Ages 16 and up Description: take the fear out of sewing zippers! Student will learn to sew 3 types of zipper application: centered, lapped and invisible in this hands on workshop. Student needs to Sabine Hill Guided Tour Wednesday, February 5 1:00 pm Wednesday, February 19 1:00 pm Adults - $8.00; Ages 7 to 17 years - $4.00; 6 and under free Tax included Max: 20 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Choose “Upcoming Events” in the left hand menu Join Museum Curatorial Assistant Chad Bogart for a guided |
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Join us for a fun round of The Office themed trivia inside Scores Grille in the Mall at Johnson City on February 6th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, and compete for the prize of a $25 dollar Scores gift card! |
7 events,Join Friends of Roan Mountain on Saturday, February 8th at Roan Mountain State Park for a winter celebration of the Roan Highlands! For 13 years the Winter Naturalists; Rally has drawn hardy nature enthusiasts from far & wide to Roan Mountain on a Saturday close to Valentine’s Day. The 2020 Winter Rally continues this celebration
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Saturday, February 8th, 10am-4pm - Darwin Day Darwin Day is an international celebration of science that honors the inspirational work of Charles Darwin. Darwin is admired as a curious and courageous critical thinker and remembered best for his ground-breaking research into the history of life on Earth. This year, Darwin Day commemorates the famous naturalist's
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GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA Saturday, February 8, 2020 7:30 PM Niswonger Performing Arts Center Greeneville, TN available soon Tickets go on sale on Monday, July 1, 2019 at 10:00 AM EST See one of the most popular and sought after big bands in the world! SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 8 | 7:30 PM Orchestra: $30 | Mezzanine: $25 | Balcony: $20 The
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PARAMOUNT BRISTOL PRESENTS Dustbowl Revival $22-32 plus applicable taxes and fees / Members save $6 per ticket Sat, February 8, 2020 @ Paramount Bristol Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm Public ticket sales begin November 1 at 12:00 pm. Join as a PARAMOUNTY level member with Early Advantage Ticketing and get yours now! MEMBER EARLY ACCESS TICKETS Dustbowl |
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Watauga Valley Art League Meeting and Program Sunday, February 9 1:30 pm This monthly meeting is open to all! Each month a unique program is planned that ranges from talks, to demos, to hands on projects. Today’s meeting will include each of the board members of the league highlighting their art. |
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Wythe County history is topic of BHA meeting Bristol Virginia – Wytheville native, Michael Gillman, will be the featured speaker before the Bristol Historical Association in February. Gillman, who is the Coordinator of Heritage Sites and Programs for the Town of Wytheville, will present the program, “Resolved to live or Die”, Southwest Virginia in the Revolution. The meeting will be held on Monday, |
5 events,Tuesday, February 11th - Be Electrific Day! Today only, Tesla Experience tickets are $1 for everyone (with paid general admission-excludes groups) or $3 for the Tesla Experience show only (no admission to exhibit or program spaces), with shows at 10:30, 12:30, 2:30, and 4:30. As always, children under 3 are free. Additional activities will Tuesday, February 11th - National Inventors Day Stop by our Discovery Carts to learn about coding and robotics with our Cubelets Modular Robotics sets. Then visit our Make It. Take It. exhibit space to tinker and craft with a variety of supplies and try out some of our maker challenges. FREE with general paid admission.
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Mandy Harvey is an award-winning singer, songwriter and inspirational speaker who lost her residual hearing at the age of 19. The 2017 America's Got Talent Golden Buzzer winner now tours the world performing her original music and presenting her inspirational story of never giving up and continuing to try. She calls these messages Wisdom For
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3 events,Carter Mansion Tour Wednesday, February 12 1:00 pm Wednesday, February 26 1:00 pm Adults - $8.00; Ages 7 to 17 years - $4.00; 6 and under free Tax included Max: 20 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Ranger Davis for a tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house! Discover the secrets of this |
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Join us for an adult evening of food and fun, while learning more about Girl Scouts. Enjoy sweet and savory cookie-inspired dishes paired with Tennessee craft beer. Proceeds will be used to support Girl Scouts and provide life-changing experiences to girls in our community. Nicole Hughes, a Girl Scout volunteer and alum who is currently
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Colonial Valentine Friday, February 14 1:00 pm Cost: $6.00 – tax included Limit: 12 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals St. Valentine’s Day in Colonial America wasn’t filled with boxed chocolates and long stem roses. Join Museum Curatorial Assistant Chad Bogart to take a closer look at some unique 18th century Valentine’s Day traditions and
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Friday, February 14th Jill Andrews A native of East Tennessee, Jill Andrews kicked off her songwriting career as co-founder of the everybodyfields, a band whose mix of Southern genres – folk, country, bluegrass – and male-female vocals helped pave the way for future groups like The Civil Wars. It earned the everybodyfields a wide fan-base |
8 events,INSPIRE! Leather Craft Sat Feb 15th 10:00am - 12:00pm Jason Hughes will teach this introductory leather craft class. This class is open to anyone ages 8 and over. Cristy Dunn will assist. The cost is $5.
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The annual Kingsport Speedway Mall Show will take place Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at The Mall at Johnson City. Check out the race cars and meet the drivers that will take to Kingsport Speedway in 2020. Don't forget to stop in your favorite stores too. The event is inside the mall and FREE. *Note to
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SQUARE DANCE FEB 15 - 7:00PM TO 9:00PM Time to ‘do si do!’ You’re invited to a square dance at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum! Date: Saturday, February 15, 2020 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: Birthplace of Country Music Museum Tickets: Free, but please RSVP! CLICK TO RSVP Back by popular demand |
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The Appalachian Auditorium at St. James in Greene County is showing for free the movie Secretariat on Sunday, February 16th at 2 p.m. There is also free popcorn and water. The movie was produced and filmed by Walt Disney Pictures and released in 2010. It chronicles the life of a Thoroughbred race horse, winner of
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An Early 19th Century Formal Sweetheart Tea Sunday, February 16 2:00 – 4:00 pm Cost: $15.00 per person February is a month for sweethearts, so the Sabine Hill Social Society has planned a fun afternoon of refreshments and entertainment. Our historically inspired event will have an early 19th century flavor in keeping with the history of Sabine Hill. You |
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Marco Saavedra and his partner Viridiana are planning a sort of prison break from the Broward Transitional Center in Florida, an immigration holding facility. As members of the National Immigrant Youth Alliance, they believe the best way to stop deportations is to do it from the inside. Playing out like a thriller heist film, the
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3 events,Tuesday, February 18th - Battery Power Drop-off Workshop Join us on Alessandro Volta's birthday to explore circuitry, make an LED creation using diodes and button batteries, investigate with an electromagnetic battery train, and make a homemade battery with a variety of materials. Ages 7-12. Cost: Early registration by Tuesday, February 4th is $15 for HODC |
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Workshop: Late 18th – mid 19th Century Women’s Reticule Instructor: Donna Horowitz Wednesday, February 19 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Cost: $35.00 Min: 2 Max: 8 This sewing class will teach the techniques needed to make 3 separate styles of lined reticules in this hand on workshop. Course covers, self-made piping, double ruffles |
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Portrait Painting Class Series Fri Feb 21st 1:00pm - 2:30pm Johnson County Center for the Arts, 127 College St, Mountain City, TN 37683, USA map This eight part class series will meet on consecutive Fridays through April 10th. The class will be taught by Cristy Dunn and will focus on proportion and the painting techniques of the Old
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Jonesborough Rhythm Express to perform swing concert and dance! Do you enjoy the big band, swing music, and dancing featured at the annual Jonesborough Repertory Theatre USO show? If so, then be sure to catch the upcoming swing concert and dance hosted by the Jonesborough Rhythm Express (JRE) on Friday, February 21st from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jonesborough
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Friday, February 21st Hayes Carll Friday, February 21st @ Barter Theatre Genre: Singer Songwriter, Outlaw Country, Americana For Fans Of: Jason Isbell, Robert Earl Keen, Justin Townes Earl Tickets: Start at $30 Doors Open: 7:15pm Show Starts: 8:00pm Opener TBD The chorus to the title track on the new Hayes Carll album, What |
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Book Signing with Sarah Ransom Sat Feb 22nd 12:30pm - 2:00pm Join us to celebrate local author, Sarah Ransom and her first published book! Sarah will be on hand to answer questions and sign your copy. Refreshments will be served. This book can be purchased on Amazon, Barnes and Noble or by contacting Sarah at tosincerelysarah@gmail.com.
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RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY Saturday, February 22, 2020 3:00 PM Niswonger Performing Arts Center Greeneville, TN available soon Tickets go on sale on Monday, July 1, 2019 at 10:00 AM EST A fairy tale told through the art of dance. SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 22 | 3:00 PM Orchestra: $35 | Mezzanine: $30 | Balcony: $25 The Sleeping Beauty is
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Saturday, February 22nd Acoustic Syndicate Saturday, February 22nd @ Barter Theatre Genre: Rock, Folk, Bluegrass For Fans Of: Railroad Earth, Greensky Bluegrass, Hot Buttered Rum Tickets: Start at $25 Doors Open: 7:15pm Show Starts: 8:00pm Co-Bill Acoustic Syndicate Acoustic Syndicate is a musical institution. Since 1994, their unique blend of bluegrass instruments, rock sensibilities, |
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4 events,Simple Elegance Bridal Show JONESBOROUGH TN, February 23, and BRISTOL TN, March 1, 2020-- Soon-to-be married couples and their guests are invited to the Simple Elegance Bridal Show on February 23rd from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Jonesborough Visitors Center and on March 1st from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bristol Train Station.
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Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang Sunday, February 23 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region each month. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome. Don’t play and instrument? Come on over, kick back, and enjoy the tunes! Audition for Liberty: The Saga of Sycamore Shoals! Sunday, February 23, 2020 2 pm Saturday, February 29, 2020 2 pm Passionate about our heritage? Interested in performing in Tennessee’s official outdoor drama? Audition for this fun and unique interpretation of the American Revolution as told by the Overmountain Men: colonists who defied British |
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Heritage Alliance Takes on the Airways For February Production Anne G’Fellers-Mason, Director of the Heritage Alliance, is no stranger to the StoryTown Radio Show. She has played an active role on the popular monthly production for six years. But Mason will take the helm for the February 24 production, “Fair Play,” which will be presented
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The Oak Ridge Boys $42-77 plus applicable taxes and fees / Members save $6 per ticket Fri, January 24, 2020 @ Paramount Bristol Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm Public ticket sales begin November 22 at 12:00 pm. Join as a PARAMOUNTY level member with Early Advantage Ticketing and get yours now! MEMBER EARLY ACCESS TICKETS This award-winning
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Senior Art Circle Wed Feb 26th 12:00pm - 1:00pm It's never too late to discover your talents! Cristy Dunn leads this group of Seniors in Art Making adventures on the last Wednesday of every month at noon. FREE and open to anyone age 65 or over. No experience necessary! |
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Preview of Short Life of Trouble: The Legend of G.B. Grayson (date tentative) Fri Feb 28th 7:00pm - 8:30pm Heritage Hall (Note that this date is still tentative...Kelley is still working on his masterpiece.) Join us for a special Preview Showing of A Short Life of Trouble: The Legend of G.B. Grayson at Heritage Hall. This The McKinney Center’s StoryTown program will bring to life a brand-new play this February and March as Life Lines is set to open its world premiere. Written by Jules Corriere, this play is based on more than a thousand pages of oral story transcripts collected from area residents. Real-life characters and moments in local history
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Friday, February 28th Scythianain Friday, February 28th @ Barter Theatre Genre: Americana, Irish Country, Folk For Fans Of: Gaelic Storm, The Elders, Punch Brothers, MIPSO Tickets: Start at $25 Doors Open: 7:15pm Show Starts: 8:00pm Co-Bill Scythian Washington DC-based Scythian (sith-ee-yin) began over 12 years ago as a bunch of college buddies playing Celtic music |
5 events,Saturday, February 29 will be our annual Adopt-A-Tree event. We will be planting hundreds of new trees in the park. For each tree seedling you plant in the park, you can take one home to plant. We’ll start at 10 AM, and work until noon, or until we run out of trees! Follow signs to
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Handmade Toys of the Appalachian Mountains, a Talk by Minnie Miller Sat Feb 29th 1:30pm - 2:30pm Minnie Miller will discuss toys and games that are unique to this region and share her collection.This event is free for all ages and all are welcome!
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The Down Home is proud to again be a part of Tennessee Songwriters Week in its second year. Qualifying rounds will be held throughout Tennessee, including local performances at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, The Willow Tree Coffeehouse and Music Room, the International Storytelling Center, and the Bonnie Kate Theater. Winners from the qualifying
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Saturday, February 29th Saturday, February 29th @ Barter Theatre Genre: American Roots, Americana, Neo Folk For Fans Of: Rhiannon Giddens, Indigo Girls, Mandolin Orange Tickets: Start at $20 Doors Open: 7:15pm Show Starts: 8:00pm Co-Bill Amythyst Kiah **2020 Grammy Nominee** Born in Chattanooga and now based in Johnson City, Amythyst Kiah’s commanding stage |
