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SUMMARY:Museum Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, April 10\, 2026 \nTime: 10:30 a.m. EST \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: Free and open to the public \nTheme: A Nest Is a Story: “The stories curled inside\, waiting to hatch\, hop\, or hum.” \nJoin us in the museum’s Learning Center for our monthly Museum Storytime program. Aimed at toddler-age children and their grown-ups\, we will gather on the first Friday of each month for a music- or Appalachia-related storybooks\, a tune or two by WBCM Radio Bristol show host Ella Patrick\, and a related activity or coloring sheet. \nBooks that will be featured at Story Time include: \n\nMama Built a Little Nest by Jennifer Ward\nWhose Nest? by Victoria Cochrane
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/museum-storytime/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T210000
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SUMMARY:Community Square Dance
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, April 10\, 2026 \nTime: 7-9 p.m. EST \nLocation: Special Exhibits Gallery\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: Free and open to the public\, donations appreciated \nREGISTER TO ATTEND HERE \nCome do-si-do and promenade with us! \nJoin the Birthplace of Country Music Museum for a community square dance on Friday\, April 10. Caller Tyler Hughes will lead a short introduction to dance steps\, followed by a full square dance with a lively string band led by John Bills. \nThis event is open to all ages and no experience or partner is required. To protect the Special Exhibits Gallery floor\, no heels please; we recommend sturdy shoes so you can dance all night! \nSpace is limited so sign up to participate soon!
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/community-square-dance-4/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
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SUMMARY:Radio Bristol Record Expo
DESCRIPTION:Radio Bristol is excited to present the Radio Bristol Record Expo on April 11\, 2026\, hosted at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum in downtown Bristol\, Va. This event is a celebration of radio culture\, community broadcasting\, music discovery\, and independent voices — and it is a benefit for Radio Bristol. \n  \nShop local for your favorite music with thousands of records\, live music performances\, a panel discussion\, and more! The Radio Bristol Record Expo features vendors from across the region including Chattanooga\, Knoxville\, and Greenville\, S.C. \nWe’re thrilled to welcome our community of DJs\, artists\, record collectors\, scholars and radio‐adjacent organizations for a full day of connection\, discovery\, and conversation. We invite you to be part of this special event and for supporting Radio Bristol! The Radio Bristol Radio Expo is a fundraising benefit that directly supports our programming\, educational outreach\, and community initiatives. Join us to support community radio and be part of the Radio Bristol family. \n\n10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Radio Bristol Record Expo Hours \n12-1 p.m. — Appalachia on Record –\nThe Rich R Tone / Folk Star Story\, featuring producers\nLonnie Salyer\, Matteo Ringressi\, and Ted Olson\n\n2 p.m. — Songwriter’s Circle Showcase\nfeaturing local and regional songwriters
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/radio-bristol-record-expo/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Music,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T153000
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SUMMARY:Songwriters Circle SHOWCASE
DESCRIPTION:Songwriters Circle SHOWCASE\n\nApril 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm\nFree\n\n\n\n2026 Songwriters Circle Showcases\n\nApril 11\, 2026\nNovember 14\, 2026\n\nLocation: Performance Theatre\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum\nCost: Free and open to the public\, donations encouraged to benefit the artists and the Birthplace of Country Music Museum\nThe Birthplace of Country Music Museum and Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia are proud to continue these events designed to highlight the talents of songwriters in our region. The Songwriters Circle Showcase will be held twice a year in 2026 at 2 p.m. ET\, April 11 and November 14\, in the performance theater at the museum. These two Showcases accompany the monthly Songwriters Circle events on second Saturdays. The event is free and open to the public; donations are appreciated. \n\nThe quarterly Songwriters Circle Showcase is an extension of the monthly Songwriters Circle program\, organized by Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\, and will consist of artists who participate in the monthly Circle. The Showcase event is structured similarly to “in the round” events\, with each songwriter introducing themselves and their song\, which will be performed with or without accompaniment. The songwriter will then hold a discussion about the piece–the origins of the song\, its structure\, and inspiration–and take questions. \nAbout the featured Songwriters on April 11\nJulia Maggard is an Appalachian songwriter from the mountains of southwest Virginia.  Her story started in a Pentecostal mountaintop church when she was only three years old and improvised “Away in a Manger” after a Christmas service.  She has been singing ever since.  When she was only twenty\, she signed with an independent record label that produced her debut album “Hard to Believe.”  One of its songs\, “Ain’t Made Weak” made to number 77 on the Music Row Breakout charts.  Today\, she’s fully independent and has a 2026 single called “Forever Won’t Be Long Enough”.   Her love of language\, storytelling\, and people has curated a catalogue of music that truly connects. \n  \nJonathan Short has called the APP-UH-LATCH-UN Mountains home his whole life\, and like most mountain folk\, he has been deeply impacted by mountain music culture. His parents were his first musical influence as part of a southern gospel trio when he was a little boy. Because of the strong religious influence\, Jonathan cut his musical teeth by singing in churches in different bands. While still a worship leader in his church\, his musical tree sprouted a new branch as his songwriting began taking him on a whole new musical journey. \nIn 2015\, Jonathan began gigging around with his rock and roll band\, Hello October\, playing lots of local music festivals and venues. Now Jonathan is standing out on his own with a new batch of songs and a new emphasis on his songwriting\, hoping to pave a new way for himself as a singer/songwriter. He is a member of SOHA (Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia) and the 2025 winner of the Gathering in the Gap Songwriting Contest with his original song\, “Hometown.” \n  \nHannah Rae Adams is an independent singer-songwriter whose music blends elements of funk\, folk\, rock and baroque pop. Originally from Michigan\, she has called Bristol\, Tennessee\, home since 2017\, immersing herself in the region’s rich musical heritage while staying true to her diverse influences. With a background in mental health counseling\, Hannah Rae brings a deep sense of introspection and emotional authenticity to her songwriting\, crafting lyrics that resonate with themes of love\, self-discovery\, and transformation. \nHer sound is shaped by the timeless grooves of Motown\, the raw storytelling of folk and country\, and the energy of classic rock\, resulting in a style that feels both familiar and refreshingly unique. She is often compared to artists such as Carley Simon\, Stevie Nicks\, Alanis Morrisette and Joni Mitchell. Whether performing solo with an acoustic guitar or layering harmonies and intricate arrangements in the studio\, she delivers music that is as heartfelt as it is compelling. \nHannah’s journey as an artist has led her to stages across the Southeast\, where her rich\, dynamic vocals and magnetic presence have captivated audiences through her original music as well as a range of crowd-pleasing covers. She has performed live on platforms like Radio Bristol and Appalachian Artists Live\, gaining recognition for her ability to connect with listeners on a personal level. With an EP released last spring and a new\, full album coming next fall\, she is an artist to watch! \nWith a growing catalog of original music and a passion for storytelling\, Hannah Rae Adams continues to carve out her space in the independent music scene\, proving that honesty and artistry go hand in hand. \n\nLed by Mary Munsey\, a local musician\, educator and founder of Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\, the weekly Songwriters Circle is open to songwriters of all ages and skill levels. The Circle encourages participants to share songs\, brainstorm ideas\, and support one another in their creative endeavors. Songwriter Circles are held the second Saturday of each month at the museum\, 2-5 p.m. There is no cost to participate. \n“The Songwriters Circle aims to foster a collaborative environment for songwriting\,” said Munsey. “Importantly\, aspiring songwriters do not need to play an instrument to join in the fun.” \nThe Songwriters Circle not only provides an opportunity for performance and networking\, but also emphasizes the importance of clarity and storytelling in songwriting. The group’s mission is to encourage creativity\, introduce songwriting shows to regional audiences\, and elevate the appreciation of songwriting as a valuable art form. \nAbout Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\n\nSongwriters of Highlands Appalachia is led by Mary Munsey\, a local musician and educator\, recently retired from Virginia Highlands Community College. The program offers a great deal of flexibility in its format for attendees\, with varied songwriting interests and abilities. Some of the attendees play instruments and some are curious about songwriting and the process. Lyrics can sometimes only pare up with others that play instruments and put music with the words. Some writers don’t sing\, but enjoy hearing others perform their songs. Some of the performances can be a cappella. Some members of the group write one to three songs between sessions and some write more. Sometimes as busy as life gets\, writers don’t get to write new material between meetings. We don’t pressure anyone to write\, and we don’t criticize anyone. We treat each other with respect. We don’t discuss politics\, use profanity\, or write antagonistic lyrics. \n \nThe focus is not on the beauty of the voice or skill of the instrumentation\, but the clearness of the pronunciation and the effect of the song. We work on making sure the audience can hear every word. We are not professional musicians but we are creators of musical stories and that is the beauty of it. The sessions are open to anyone visiting the museum. Genres are not specified. Songs can be instrumental\, folk\, country\, bluegrass\, Americana\, blues\, humorous\, jazz\, R&B\, electronic\, and even pop\, to name a few. Writers are allowed to bring CDs for sale and to accept tips after performances. \nFor more information about the Songwriters Showcase and Songwriters Circle programs\, visit the Events page at BirthplaceOfCountryMusic.org. For more information on Songwriters of Highlands Appalachia\, HighlandsAppalachia.org.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/songwriters-circle-showcase-2/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,General,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
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SUMMARY:Martin Fisher and the Art of Archaic Recording
DESCRIPTION:  \nSpeaker Sessions: Martin Fisher and the Art of Archaic Recording\n\nApril 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nHybrid Event\nFree\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, April 14\, for a unique experience! It’s always fun to experience something new and different…or old and archaic…depending on your bent. This program delivers both. We’re gonna do something old and archaic\, which will probably be something new and different. We’re gonna record our very own Kris Truelsen from Radio Bristol onto a “wax” cylinder with 100+ year old equipment\, and we’re gonna do it WITHOUT electricity and wires! This is a great opportunity to learn more about how early recordings were made and see the work in action. \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND IN PERSON HERE \n\nDate: Tuesday\, April 14\, 2026 \n\n\nTime: 7 p.m. ET \n\n\nLocation: In-person at the Birthplace of Country Music\, Performance Theater and streamed on Radio Bristol’s YouTube Channel \n\n\nCost: Free and open to the public \n  \n\n\nMartin Fisher joined the Center for Popular Music staff at MTSU in September of 2005 having accumulated and maintained a private collection of sound recordings for over 30 years and having 18 years experience in the field of television production with NewsChannel 5\, WTVF in Nashville\, Tennessee. Fisher also plays the trombone and is a self-taught fiddler who performs regularly with the Nashville Old Time String Band Association. His responsibilities include preserving\, maintaining and augmenting the Center’s sound recordings collection\, assisting researchers in locating and obtaining copies of recordings\, and conducting acoustical “wax” cylinder recording demonstrations as part of the Center’s outreach program. Martin is also a member of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections and Tennessee Folklore Society.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/martin-fisher-and-the-art-of-archaic-recording/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Music,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T123000
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SUMMARY:Plogging Downtown
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Mother Earth with the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion’s Green Team plogging event!\n\nDate: Saturday\, April 25\, 2026 \nTime: 9 a.m. EST \nLocation: Axe and Ale House\, 155 Moore Street\, Bristol\, VA 24201  \nCost: Free to participate (beverages and food not included) \nREGISTER HERE \nPlogging is a community and environmentally focused way to exercise where you pick up trash as you walk/run. This event gives us the opportunity to call attention to the importance of recycling\, disposing of trash responsibly\, and keeping our Historic Downtown clean. \nPlogging volunteers pose with the trash pick-up results from a past event (left); winners of the BRRR wristband grand prize for the most trash gathered (right). Our first event in 2022 resulted in almost 150 pounds of trash picked up over one hour; our second event 2024 brought in 283 pounds!\nWhat to expect:\nMeet us at Axe and Ale House at 9 a.m. on Saturday\, April 25. Participants will have two walk/run routes to choose from\, each starting in Historic Downtown Bristol\, and then branching out to nearby neighborhoods in Tennessee and Virginia. \nThe Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Green Team will be there to talk about volunteer opportunities at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival coming up September 11-13 in Historic Downtown Bristol. \nAxe and Ale House will have food and drinks to purchase so you can hang out while enjoying some time with old and new friends after helping make Bristol a greener place to live! \nAfter the plogging session\, we will hold a raffle with several cool prizes to be won\, and the person who brings back the most trash (by weight) will win a trophy and a 3-Day GA pass to Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion! \nItinerary: \n9-9:30 a.m.\nArrive at Axe and Ale House to get your route maps for plogging\, pick up trash bags\, and get a trash picker (first-come\, first-served). \n9:30-10:30 a.m.\n5K plog\, walk or run. Pick up trash along your route. \n10:30-11 a.m.\nRaffle and prizes awarded. \n11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\nFood and drinks available for purchase. \nOther Events to Enjoy! \nThere are two other BCM events to enjoy on the 25th: Children’s Day will be in Cumberland Square Park from 10:00am to 1:00pm\, and the Birthplace of Country Music Museum will host a Community Day\, including free admission to the museum! In the past\, Children’s Day has been held on Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion weekend\, but it has now been moved to April 25.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/plogging-downtown/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000
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SUMMARY:Children's Day
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Day\n\nApril 25 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nNew date\, same family-fun event! \nJoin us as the Birthplace of Country Music presents Children’s Day on Saturday\, April 25th\, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.! \nPreviously held during Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion\, Children’s Day has moved to April! Children’s Day is free and open to the community\, featuring fun crafts\, games\, and activities provided by local nonprofits\, organizations\, and businesses. Additional activities include free admission to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, plogging with the Green Team\, a variety of food trucks\, and local youth performances on the Cumberland Park stage. \nDate: Saturday\, April 25\, 2026\nLocation: Cumberland Square Park\nHours: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nChildren’s Day will not occur during Bristol Rhythm & Roots this year. Be sure to visit the Kid’s Zone during the festival weekend\, September 11-13\, 2026. Kids aged 12 and under receive free festival admission with a ticketed parent or guardian. \n  \nNon-Profit Organization Registration \nIf you are a non-profit organization that would like to register for Children’s Day\, please fill out the form below. Each non-profit/agency can register up to four volunteers and all participating organizations must have a game\, activity\, or craft for children to actively participate in.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/childrens-day/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Concerts,General
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