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Martin Center: Michael W. Smith

Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United States

Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter, Michael W. Smith, is excited to come to Johnson City, TN with his BEYOND THE FAR HORIZON TOUR. Michael is bringing a whole new dimension to this tour with a reimagined live show, featuring brand new music that ventures into new creative ground, while still resonating with long-time fans through beloved hits and uplifting worship

Martin Center: Asleep at the Wheel

Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United States

For over fifty years, Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe as an ambassador of Western swing music and introducing its irresistible sound to generation after generation. More than 100 musicians have passed through the Wheel, but Benson remains the front man and the keeper of the vision, in the process racking up

Martin Center: Jackipierce

Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United States

Jackopierce is celebrating 30 years of their album Bringing on the Weather! "We had only been a band for barely five years when we started getting courted by major labels in 1993,” recalls Jack O’Neill and Cary Pierce, the duo behind the band’s name. “We signed with A&M, got paired up with legendary producer T Bone Burnett,

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello

Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United States

SESAME STREET LIVE! SAY HELLO Presented by ETSU Health Sunday, March 30, 2025 • 2:00 pm Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo’s

Martin Center: Solstice

Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United States

“Solstice” premiered in Winston-Salem in 2022 and has since captivated audiences with its stunning blend of acrobatics, storytelling, and visual artistry. This 75-minute production tells the story of a character who loses her inner light, plunging into a wondrous and surreal world where memories come to life and the ordinary becomes ‘extra’ordinary. With over eight

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives

Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United States

An Evening with MARTY STUART AND HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES ETSU Martin Center - ETSU Foundation Grand Hall    February 6, 2025 7:30 PM +Google +iCal Doors Open: 6:30 PM  More Information Country Music Hall of Famer, five-time Grammy-winner, and AMA Lifetime Achievement honoree Marty Stuart picks up where he left off on Altitude, his first new

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United States

A Charlie Brown Christmas, the Emmy and Peabody award-winning story by Charles M. Schulz, has warmed the hearts of millions of fans since it first aired on television over fifty-five years ago. Now the classic animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation that celebrates the timeless television classic so the whole family

49 Winchester: Hurricane Helene Benefit Concert

Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United States

The ETSU Martin Center for the Arts is proud to present 49 Winchester, a special benefit concert to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts in East Tennessee, Western North Carolina, and Southwest Virginia through Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee. All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United States

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet Tuesday, November 26 • 7:00 pm Give the gift of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! to the whole family. Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast that blends world class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes and stunning acrobatics! Share the tradition of pure Holiday magic and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score

Startup Mountain Summit

Martin Center for the Arts 1320 W. State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN, United States

WELCOME TO THE STARTUP MOUNTAIN SUMMIT SEPT. 30 – OCT. 1, 2024 Join startup founders from across the Southeast for 2 days of inspiration, education, and networking. Learn from the best speakers in the startup industry and take your startup to the next level. This year, build your network by joining unique Adventure Networking opportunities!