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Offer Expires August 31, 2005 Prepaid w/coupon — Excludes Leather & Suede TRI $1.99 CLEANERS (276) 466-6557 1315 Euclid Ave. Suite D-18 (Food City Shopping Center) (between Blockbuster & Fish Tales) Open Mon.-Fri. 7 til 7 • Sat. 10 til 3 AAME member Friday, Aug. 12 HIGHLANDS FEST • Creative Writing, Storytelling, Kids “Make, Take & Do” (see page 15) JUST FOR KIDS • Ramona Quimby (see Aug. 1) LITERATURE • Southern Publishers & Writers Expo (see page 16) MUSIC • Music on the Square (see Aug. 5) • The Tunes @ Noon series will present the Appalachian Piano Trio at the Paramount Center in Bristol. $5 donation. STORYTELLING • Storytelling Live! (see Aug. 9) THEATRE • Reading: Appalachian Festival of Plays & Playwrights 2 pm (see page 15) • Singin’ in the Rain 8:15 pm (see Aug. 3) • Crazy for You (see Aug. 4) • Oklahoma! (see Aug. 5) • Lying in State 8:15 pm (see Aug. 6) Saturday, Aug. 13 AUDITIONS • Theatre of Ballet Arts in Bristol will hold company auditions (ages 12-up 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., ages 10-12 1:30-3 p.m.). 423- 274-0789. HIGHLANDS FEST • Creative Writing , Storytelling, Battle of the Bands (see page 15) JUST FOR KIDS • Ramona Quimby (see Aug. 1) • ArtQuest Studio (see Aug. 6) STORYTELLING • Storytelling Live! (see Aug. 9) THEATRE • Man of Constant Sorrow 2 pm (see page 15) • Mulberry Leaves 2 pm (see Aug. 3) • Singin’ in the Rain 8:15 pm (see Aug. 3) • Crazy for You (see Aug. 4) • Oklahoma! (see Aug. 5) • Lying in State 8:15 pm (see Aug. 6) Sunday, Aug. 14 EXHIBITS • Closing: “Space Between Two Points” (see page 19) • Tour: “Legacy in Clay” (see page 19) HIGHLANDS FEST • One Noble Journey, Dinosaur Art Contest (see page 15) • Violinist Emily Schelstrate and pianist Paul Gillies will perform a chamber music concert at 3 p.m. at Abingdon United Methodist Church. $5. 276-623-5266. JUST FOR KIDS • ArtQuest Studio (see Aug. 6) THEATRE • Mulberry Leaves 3 pm (see Aug. 3) • Crazy for You (see Aug. 4) • Oklahoma! (see Aug. 5) • Man of Constant Sorrow 7 pm (see page 15) Monday, Aug. 15 EXHIBITS • Closing: “Circle of Friends” (see page 18) • Closing: Cherokee Nation (see page 19) Tuesday, Aug. 16 STORYTELLING • Jonesborough Storytellers (see Aug. 2) • Throughout the summer, the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, TN will JUST FOR KIDS • Ramona Quimby (see Aug. 1) LITERATURE • Write-Hers Read, an open mic night for women poets, essayists and writers, will take place at 7 p.m. at Nelson Fine Art Center in Johnson City, TN. This monthly opportunity is sponsored by writers who believe that women need to be heard — out loud. 423-282-3308. MUSIC • Dr. Lisa Withers will present a musical demonstration and discussion, “Musical Inventions: J.S. Bach and the Beauty of Small Ideas,” at 6:30 p.m. at Abingdon United Methodist Church. She will discuss the “architecture” of Bach’s Two- and Three-Part Inventions for Keyboard as well as information about Bach’s teaching, composition, and studies in rhetoric. Withers is Chair of the Music Department at Emory & Henry College. 276-944-6846. STORYTELLING • Jonesborough Storytellers Guild (see Aug. 2) • Throughout the summer, the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, TN will present Storytelling Live! at 2 p.m. Tuesday- Saturday. Featured Aug. 9-13 will be Ed Stivender of Pennsylvania. Since 1980, he has delighted worldwide audiences with his witty, wise, and sometimes winsome renditions of traditional, literary and original pieces. A popular trainer and story consultant, and author of two books published by August House, his work has appeared in Reader’s Digest and Storytelling Magazine. $7-$8. Reservations recommended: 800-952-8392. THEATRE • Readings: Appalachian Festival of Plays & Playwrights 1 pm & 4 pm (see page 15) • Man of Constant Sorrow 7:45 pm (see page 15) Wednesday, Aug. 10 HIGHLANDS FEST • Storytelling, Kids “Make, Take & Do” (see page 15) JUST FOR KIDS • Ramona Quimby (see Aug. 1) STORYTELLING • Storytelling Live! (see Aug. 9) THEATRE • Mulberry Leaves 2 pm (see Aug. 3) • Singin’ in the Rain 7:45 pm (see Aug. 3) • Man of Constant Sorrow 7:45 pm (see page 15) WORKSHOP • A Floorcloth Project will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Kingsport Renaissance Center, Room 313. Participants will experiment with practical techniques such as sponging, taping, stenciling, texturing, and scraffito. $55. Pre- registration required: 423-343-1905. Thursday, Aug. 11 HIGHLANDS FEST • Gallery Talk, Kids “Make, Take & Do” (see page 15) JUST FOR KIDS • Ramona Quimby (see Aug. 1) MUSIC • Charles Elton and members of the Virginia Highlands Chorus will present a lecture/ performance, “The Best of Cole Porter,” from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Jubilee House Retreat Center in Abingdon, VA. $12 donation includes lunch. Limit 20. Registration required by Tuesday, Aug. 9: 276-619-0919. STORYTELLING • Storytelling Live! (see Aug. 9) THEATRE • Singin’ in the Rain 2 pm (see Aug. 3) • Man of Constant Sorrow 2 pm (see page 15) • Road Where It Curves Away 7:45 pm (see page 15) • Mulberry Leaves 7:45 pm (see Aug. 3) • Crazy for You (see Aug. 4) present Storytelling Live! at 2 p.m. Tuesday- Saturday. Featured Aug. 16-20 will be Motoko of Massachusetts. A native of Osaka, Japan, and a student of late master mime Tony Montanaro, Motoko enchants audiences of every age with her weaving of ancient lore, original tales, lyrical movement and traditional songs. She is nationally known from her appearance in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. Her debut CD, “The Promise of Chrysanthemums and Other Asian Tales of Love and Honor” won a 2002 Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award and a 2003 Storytelling World Award. $7-$8. Reservations recommended: 800-952-8392. THEATRE • Lying in State 7:45 pm (see Aug. 6) Wednesday, Aug. 17 STORYTELLING • Storytelling Live! (see Aug. 16) THEATRE • Singin’ in the Rain 2 pm (see Aug. 3) • Mulberry Leaves 7:45 pm (see Aug. 3) Thursday, Aug. 18 AUDITIONS • The Johnson City Civic Chorale will hold auditions for new members this evening in the choir room of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church, where the group rehearses. The Chorale anticipates openings in all voice parts, with a special interest in tenors and second basses. Auditions are private and last about 15 minutes. They involve singing a familiar piece, sight reading, and vocal exercises to check pitch and dynamic range, control of vibrato, and general vocal production. The ensemble’s October concerts will include psalm settings from Bach, Mendelssohn, Peloquin, Mecham, Howells, Sweelinck, Britten, and other composers. The Christmas program will feature a polychoral setting of the “Magnificat” by Heinrich Schütz and compositions by Howells, Vaughan Williams, and Sweelinck, along with traditional secular and sacred music of the season. To schedule an audition, call 423-638-2195. EXHIBITS • Opening: Josif, Russo, Hite, Williams and “Nerd is the Word” (see page 19) • Closing: Anderson, Gibian & Hurt (see page 19) STORYTELLING • Storytelling Live! (see Aug. 16) THEATRE • Mulberry Leaves 2 pm (see Aug. 3) • Singin’ in the Rain 7:45 pm (see Aug. 3) • Crazy for You (see Aug. 4) Friday, Aug. 19 MUSIC • Arts Alliance/Bristol Border Bash (see page 8) • Music on the Square (see Aug. 5) • The Tunes @ Noon series will present Young Artists at the Paramount Center in Bristol. $5 donation. The Bristol Music Club has been in existence for over six decades, founded with the goal of promoting music in the region, their primary focus being on young musicians and vocalists. Each year students from the Bristol area compete for Bristol Music Club scholarships. Youth are judged on their musical abilities and the command of their discipline. Be prepared to be dazzled as these students perform for you. Age has no bearing on the level of their talents. 423-274-8920. STORYTELLING • Storytelling Live! (see Aug. 16) THEATRE • Mulberry Leaves 8:15 pm (see Aug. 3) • Crazy for You (see Aug. 4) Saturday, Aug. 20 AUDITIONS • Theatre of Ballet Arts in Bristol will hold company auditions Aug. 13 (ages 12-up 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., ages 10-12 1:30-3 p.m.). 423- 274-0789. DANCE • Deivika Nrityam: The Dance Divine (see page 4) One Noble Journey, the story of slaves seeking their freedom, will be presented Aug. 14 at Barter Theatre (see page 15). JUST FOR KIDS • ArtQuest Studio (see Aug. 6) THEATRE • Singin’ in the Rain 3 pm (see Aug. 3) • Crazy for You (see Aug. 4) • Lying in State 7 pm (see Aug. 6) WORKSHOP • “Mountain Mosaic” (see Aug. 6) Monday, Aug. 8 HIGHLANDS FEST • Galumpha (see page 6) • Storytelling, Kids “Make, Take & Do” (see page 15) JUST FOR KIDS • Ramona Quimby (see Aug. 1) THEATRE • Readings: Appalachian Festival of Plays & Playwrights 1 pm & 4 pm (see page 15) • Road Where It Curves Away 7:45 pm (see page 15) Tuesday, Aug. 9 HIGHLANDS FEST • Highlands Ballet (see page 6) • Gallery Talk, Digital Photography, Kids “Make, Take & Do” (see page 15) pianist. Raphael's career includes perfor- mances at New York's Birdland and The Iri- dium with legendary guitarist Les Paul, and she has been Marian McPartland's guest on National Public Radio's award-winning "Piano Jazz." The Carnegie will offer a special menu for jazz aficionados who choose to dine at the hotel before the jazz performance begins at 8 p.m. in the Grand Soldiers Ballroom. Concert tickets $15. 423-979-6401. STORYTELLING • Storytelling Live! (see Aug. 2) THEATRE • Singin’ in the Rain 2 pm (see Aug. 3) • Mulberry Leaves 8:15 pm (see Aug. 3) • Man of Constant Sorrow 8:15 pm (see page 15) • Crazy for You (see Aug. 4) • Oklahoma! (see Aug. 5) • Barter Theatre will present the comedy Lying in State through Aug. 27 at Stage II. Today’s performance is at 2 p.m. A state senator has died in a ridiculous gun accident which has made him into a national hero. Local political party leaders are looking for someone to fill his shoes. His ex-wife is looking for a bugler to play for his funeral. A stripper and a host of other zany characters are looking for love, votes, the right casket and a purple squirrel named Mel. 276-628-3991. WORKSHOP • William King Regional Arts Center invites the public to participate in a “Mountain Mosaic” Community Art Project . The hands-on event will take place Aug. 6-7 from 1-3 p.m. at the Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum in Abingdon. 276-628-5005. Sunday, Aug. 7 HIGHLANDS FEST • Celtic Weekend (see page 6) • Storytelling, Circus Parade and “Dancing the Circus” (see page 15) • H. Lynn Raley will perform contemporary piano music at 3 p.m. at Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church in Abingdon, VA. $5 donation. Tempest will be among the bands performing during Celtic Weekend, Aug. 6-7, in Abingdon, VA (see page 6). Two marionette shows will be presented Aug. 6 during the Virginia Highlands Festival in Abingdon (see page 15). Literary workshops will be held Aug. 12-13 during the Virginia Highlands Festival. Leading them will be Ron Rash, left, Cara Ellen Modisett and Joe Tennis (see page 15). The artworks of three women are on exhibit at New Light Gallery in Abingdon. Left to right, they are Jan Hurt, Kathy Gibian and Cassandra Anderson (see page 18).