• 
• SATURDAY May 25, 2013 F

Abingdon Articles

• 

  Barter play explores far-reaching consequences of a split-second decision

  When Rhonda Russell's husband of more than 17 years calls to tell her he's moved out, it sets in motion a series of events that no one could have predicted.
  "The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead," opening May 10 at Barter Stage II in Abingdon, Va., explores how the decision of a moment can have far-reaching and startling consequences.
  As Australian playwright Robert Hewett's story unfolds in interview style, seven different characters -- each played by Barter audience favorite ...

  Published May 9, 2013 or Published 2 weeks ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  Kingsport Theatre Guild spends 'Tuesdays with Morrie'

  Lynn Sorrell has portrayed Lou Gehrig during events sponsored by the ALS Association Tennessee Chapter, even memorizing Gehrig's famous 1939 farewell speech at Yankee Stadium, but over the last few months he's been memorizing even more lines to prepare for an upcoming role.
  Sorrell will play the title character in the Kingsport Theatre Guild's production of "Tuesdays with Morrie," based on the 1997 non-fiction novel by American writer Mitch Albom.
  The story recounts the Tuesday visits betwe...

  Published May 9, 2013 or Published 2 weeks ago - By Leigh Ann Laube

  Total Comments

• 

  Barter actor to screen new indy film

  Fans of Barter Theatre actor Darrell Johnston can catch him in a new independent, feature-length film, "The Highway Walkers," to be screened May 13 at the Abingdon Cinemall. Show time is 7:30 p.m.
  Johnston will introduce the film, then lead a question-and-answer session afterwards.
  Admission is $3.
  The film follows Johnston and his friend, Josiah Laubenstein, as they attempt to hitchhike from Iowa to Oregon. Their production company, Highway Walkers Media, specializes in adventure document...

  Published May 9, 2013 or Published 2 weeks ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  Patchett, Kingsolver to discuss importance of literary friendships

  Writers Ann Patchett and Barbara Kingsolver will engage in a dialogue about "literary friendships," discussing the important influences and camaraderie of other writers, during an appearance together May 19 at the Martha Washington Hotel and Spa in Abingdon, Va.
  Presented by the Friends of the Washington County Public Library, the event is a fundraiser for the library and will feature a social gathering from 6 to 7:30 p.m., during which participants can enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar...

  Published May 7, 2013 or Published 3 weeks ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  Barter Players' 'Cat in the Hat' jumps onto stage

  From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that the Cat in the Hat is the most mischievous feline they've ever met.
  With the trickiest of tricks and the craziest of ideas, he is certainly fun to play with -- and he can turn a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure -- but when the Cat releases Thing One and Thing Two from his box of tricks, havoc ensues, leaving the children to wonder whatever to do.
  Fans of the classic Dr. Seus...

  Published April 30, 2013 or Published 4 weeks ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  Taste Of The Town Tours

  Tastes of the Town Tours is set to host their 5th food tour of Abingdon this Tuesday, April 16th ,offering 2 trolleys at 5:30pm and 6:00pm. Participants will visit 5 stops for small tastes highlighting each establishment’s unique flavor.
  Tickets are now available for purchase online for the food tour. “We have received such great feedback from the folks who’ve gone on our tours, as well as from the chefs, that we knew it was time to ramp up our offerings,” says tour ...

  Published April 9, 2013 or Published 2 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  Music on the Lawn sponsored by BVU Authority

  The Abingdon Music Experience presents “Music on the Lawn” sponsored by BVU Authority. Come enjoy an afternoon of great Classical and Jazz performers each Sunday from 1pm-3pm on the Martha Washington Inn and Spa lawn during the month of April. These are free events and open to the public. Bring your picnic basket, a blanket and a lawn chair and enjoy the music. In case of rain, these events will be moved indoors to the Backstage at the Martha.
  The 2013 Schedule for “Music o...

  Published April 3, 2013 or Published 2 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  Barter moves popular 'I'll Never Be Hungry Again' from Stage II to Main Stage

  In its 80-year history, Abingdon's Barter Theatre has never taken a show from Stage II to Main Stage in less than four weeks, but that's exactly what it's doing with "I'll Never Be Hungry Again!"
  "This is a very big deal," said Amanda Leslie, Barter's director of marketing. "We perform four shows most every day on two stages. Actors perform in two shows at any given time. It's not as easy as, say, running a movie in a different theatre."
  Audiences and reviewers have raved about the tongue-i...

  Published April 3, 2013 or Published 2 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  William King exhibit showcases 'new breed' of quilts

  In the late 1970s, Nancy Crow and other fiber artists in Athens, Ohio, were using fabric to create works that were pieced, layered, stitched and stuffed -- "quilts" by virtue of their structure, although they were intended to be viewed on a vertical, not a horizontal plane.
  Their original designs and use of innovative techniques and color combinations made them unacceptable to the organizers of traditional quilt shows, who were most interested in beautifully crafted bed covers with recogniza...

  Published March 15, 2013 or Published 2 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  Barter Theatre debuts 'Half a World Away'

  As the cast of Barter Theatre's upcoming production "Half a World Away" wraps up rehearsals this week, they'll be doing so under the watchful eye of playwright Ruth Tyndall Baker.
  Baker has flown in from Fort Wayne, Ind., to participate in rehearsals for "Half a World Away," which will receive its world premiere March 16 on Barter Stage II.
  The play is the third in Barter's Shaping of America series. Through the year 2025, Barter has committed to developing one play per year that investigat...

  Published March 13, 2013 or Published 2 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  Barter stages ridiculously funny 'Unnecessary Farce'

  Take two bumbling cops and a straight-laced female accountant, add a corrupt politician, his befuddled assistant and an assassin with a passion for the bag-pipes and you've got what critics are calling "a bona fide gut-bustings laugh-a-thon."
  Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Va., will raise the curtains March 8 on Paul Slade Smith's side-splitting "Unnecessary Farce," which runs through May 12 on Barter Stage II.
  Eric and Billie are two inexperienced cops about to conduct a sting operation at a ...

  Published March 6, 2013 or Published 3 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  Barter brings to life Louisa May Alcott's classic novel

  Generations of readers have fallen in love with Louisa May Alcott's coming-of-age story about the four March sisters, feeling a kinship with rebellious Jo, motherly Meg, shy Beth and tempestuous Amy.
  Audiences can experience laughter, heartache, joy and triumph alongside these "Little Women" in Marisha Chamberlain's stage adaptation of Alcott's classic novel, playing through May 11 at Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Va.
  It's 1861. The country is at war, and the March family must make ends meet ...

  Published March 6, 2013 or Published 3 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  Barter goes 'Walking Across Egypt'

  Mattie Rigsbee has always been feisty, but at 78, she's afraid she might be slowing down. That sentiment changes, however, when she strikes up an unlikely friendship with juvenile delinquent Wesley Benfield.
  Armed with only her mouth-watering cornbread and her deep, abiding faith, Mattie is determined to woo Wesley to the side of good ... if she can only manage to stay out of trouble herself.
  Audiences will discover that you're never too old to be needed and you're never too lost to be foun...

  Published February 15, 2013 or Published 3 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  Musical spoof opens Barter's 80th season

  It's one of the most requested shows in Barter Theatre's history, and it's headed back to Barter Stage II for a limited engagement.
  "I'll Never Be Hungry Again," Barter Playwright-In-Residence Catherine Bush's hilarious musical spin on the story "Gone With the Wind," will kick off Barter Theatre's 80th season when it opens Feb. 7. Tickets are $30, $35 and $39.
  "The physical and over-the-top humor connected with full house after full house when we last produced it," said Richard Rose, Barter...

  Published February 5, 2013 or Published 4 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  Wise, Witty and Real; A Truly Southern Story

  Barter Theatre premieres a Southern story guaranteed to warm your heart. “Walking Across Egypt” begins on February 14 at Barter Main Stage, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Written by Catherine Bush and based on the best-selling novel by Southern writer Clyde Edgerton, this wise and witty story stars Barter audience favorite Mary Lucy Bivins and is directed by Eugene Wolf.
  The story follows Mattie Rigsbee (Mary Lucy Bivins), an older Southern woman with a deeply held fai...

  Published February 5, 2013 or Published 4 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  Exhibit explores 200-year history of Virginia dulcimer

  William King Museum's newest exhibition explores the dulcimer's long journey from northern Europe to the mountains of Appalachia and eventually into the hands of folk musicians across the country.
  "The Virginia Dulcimer: 200 Years of Bowing, Strumming & Picking," on loan from Ferrum College's Blue Ridge Institute & Museum, will remain on display in the museum's Price-Strongwell Gallery through Aug. 11.
  An opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Feb. 7 at the museum; the eve...

  Published February 1, 2013 or Published 4 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  Barter Theatre raising curtain on 80th season

  Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Va., is ready to raise the curtain on its 80th anniversary season, which will feature beloved comedies, dramas and musicals in addition to brand new works.
  Based on the best-selling novel by Southern writer Clyde Edgerton, playwright Catherine Bush's "Walking Across Egypt" will kick off Barter's Main Stage season on Feb. 14. Bush's play received its world premiere last year in a mini-production presented as part of Barter's Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwr...

  Published January 30, 2013 or Published 4 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  Jefferson historian to open 'Sunday' series

  Henry Wiencek, author of the controversial new book "Master of the Mountain: Thomas Jefferson and His Slaves," will kick off the annual "Sunday with Friends" writers' series at the Washington County Public Library with a lecture at 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 27 in the library's conference room.
  According to Wiencek's book, Jefferson was not the reluctant slave owner that historians have often portrayed him as, but rather a willing participant who allowed the profits from slavery to rescue the Jeff...

  Published January 25, 2013 or Published 4 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  TACF Forester to Discuss American Chestnut Restoration and Surface Mine Reclamation in Southwestern Virginia

  The Southwest Virginia Restoration Branch of The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) is pleased to host a talk by TACF Forester Michael French on American chestnut restoration and surface mine reclamation on Friday February 22, at 7:00 pm in the conference room of the Abingdon Branch of the Washington County Public Library. The presentation is free and open to the public.
  Attendees of the evening talk will learn about the history of the American chestnut and an update on the current status o...

  Published January 25, 2013 or Published 4 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  2013 Virginia Highlands Festival: Arts & Crafts Application Deadline Feb. 1

  Festival Dates: Aug. 2-11, 2013
  
  The 65th Annual Virginia Highlands Festival Arts & Crafts vendor application is available online and is due by Friday, Feb. 1.
  Arts & Crafts artisans have the opportunity to be part of a show that was named “Best Art Event” by the readers of Virginia Living Magazine, and an event that is one of the American Bus Association’s “Top 100” events in the nation.
  Thousands of shoppers from all over the nation browse the Fest...

  Published January 23, 2013 or Published 4 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  Barter accepting submissions of new plays for annual AFPP

  Barter Theatre is accepting submissions of new plays for its 13th annual Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights, which will take place July 5- Aug. 12 at the historic Abingdon, Va., theatre.
  Founded in 2001, Barter's AFPP provides an outlet for new plays and playwrights with a distinctly Appalachian voice. Any original play that has not been previously published or professionally produced may be submitted for consideration by March 1, 2013.
  In addition to mailing scripts to Barter Th...

  Published January 22, 2013 or Published 4 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  William King exhibit features work of artists Sean Pace, Robert Sulkin

  William King Museum in Abingdon, Va., will unveil its newest exhibition -- "Fantastic Mechanics," featuring the work of artists Sean Pace and Robert Sulkin -- on Jan. 11.
  Pace of Asheville, N.C., and Sulkin of Roanoke, Va., are imaginative engineers in the studio.
  Pace creates mixed-media sculptures that often have a complex network of motors and gears. With human intervention, they can be set into motion and facilitate surprising activities such as painting an abstract picture or shooting ...

  Published January 3, 2013 or Published 5 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  Arts Array film series ready for spring screenings

  Virginia Highlands Community College's Arts Array film series will begin a new semester of screenings with "Arbitrage," considered one of the preeminent fictional films about Wall Street's financial collapse.
  The film will be shown at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 14 and 15, at the Abingdon Cinemall.
  "The series programs foreign films, documentaries and independent American films that film buffs in the area don't usually have access to in commercial movie theaters," said se...

  Published January 3, 2013 or Published 5 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  Barter Jams in January!

  The Town of Abingdon has partnered with Barter Theatre and Bone Fire Brands to kick off the Abingdon Music Experience and a series of concerts every Saturday in January.
  January Jams at Barter Theatre, presented by Eastman Credit Union, will feature an array of nationally recognized artists performing a variety of musical genres, beginning Jan. 5 with Acoustic Syndicate and The New Familiars.
  North Carolina's The New Familiars, the evening's opening act, have been touring and playing their ...

  Published January 2, 2013 or Published 5 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

• 

  January Jams at Barter Theatre Presented by Eastman Credit Union

  The Abingdon Music Experience Kicks Off!
  The Town of Abingdon has partnered with Barter Theatre and Bonefire Brands to launch the kick off of the Abingdon Music Experience and a series of concerts every Saturday in January. January Jams at Barter Theatre presented by Eastman Credit Union will host an array of musicians performing different genres of music. The schedule that will showcase national recognized artists is as follows:
  January 5th- Acoustic Syndicate with The New Familiars
  Jan...

  Published December 17, 2012 or Published 5 months ago - By Staff Reports

  Total Comments

Street Talk - What's happening now

• stararif46 comment on Are You Looking AEM Air Intakes? - 2 days ago

  Are You Looking AEM Air Intakes? The AEM cold air intake systems were specifically designed to give your vehicle the extra boost in power and performance you've been looking for. At Autoplicity.com we offer a wide range of Airaid Air Intakes and AEM air filters so you can find exactly what you need for your vehicle.
  
  These high quality air intake systems deliver a blast of cold, clean air into the engine to aid the combustion process, immediately increasing horsepower, torque, and throttle response. These performance modifiers are comparatively easy to install and will make a huge difference in your driving experience. A high performance machine requires high performance auto parts, and we have everything you need to customize or repair your vehicle, from AEM gauges and intakes to suspensions and brakes. Take a look at our selection and order your aftermarket auto body parts today.

• stararif46 comment on Do You Want to Visit The City of Flowers? - 2 days ago

  Do You Want to Visit The City of Flowers? The third largest city of Indonesia situated in the western region of Java, Bandung is known for possessing sophistication like that of Europe because of its recognition as Paris of Java during the colonial times. The place is perfect for people who wanted to escape the stress that the work environment can stimulate. The temperature due to its perfect altitude along with its pristine backdrop, surely you will feel regenerated and re-energized after a week of work. Get around the famed city of flowers. Shop! Eat! Visit the city's most alluring travel destinations! This dormant volcano has been a popular tourist destination because tourists are allowed to hike up to the edge of the crater and have a glimpse of the hot water spring and boiling mud and have a taste of the eggs cooked on the hot surface. This volcano last erupted as early as February 21, 2013.
  
  Factory Outlet Shopping in Bandung is one of the few things one should always do. When looking for the best outfits, price and quality are always the two primary considerations. So when shopping in Bandung, just take time to wander around and make some comparisons. There are many branded items in the Factory outlets of Bandung. Some local brands are also some of the items to consider. Among the best factory outlets to drop by are the Rumah Mode, Rias Factory Outlet, and the Secret. Warungs, kaki limas and rumah makans are some of the best local food in Bandung although it mostly relies on frying, so as tourists, it is best for you to mix up the food that you take in to avoid oil overload. There are wide ranges of places for you to have some of Bandung's best eats. There are restaurants that serve European cuisines like the Origin and Gianni; however, there are also restaurants that serve traditional Sudanese cuisines like Warung Cepot.

• stararif46 comment on Are You Looking Airaid Air Intakes? - 2 days ago

  Are You Looking Airaid Air Intakes? The AEM cold air intake systems were specifically designed to give your vehicle the extra boost in power and performance you've been looking for. At Autoplicity.com we offer a wide range of Airaid Air Intakes and AEM air filters so you can find exactly what you need for your vehicle.
  
  These high quality air intake systems deliver a blast of cold, clean air into the engine to aid the combustion process, immediately increasing horsepower, torque, and throttle response. These performance modifiers are comparatively easy to install and will make a huge difference in your driving experience. A high performance machine requires high performance auto parts, and we have everything you need to customize or repair your vehicle, from AEM gauges and intakes to suspensions and brakes. Take a look at our selection and order your aftermarket auto body parts today.

• stararif46 comment on Do You Want to Visit Beautiful Bagan, Myanmar? - 1 week ago

  Do You Want to Visit Beautiful Bagan, Myanmar? Bagan, located in the central region of Myanmar, is home to the largest number of Buddhist temples, stupas, ruins and pagodas in the world. There are many reasons that the city makes a lasting impression on visitors, including the buildings which look romantic after the process of aging, the spire-fringed skyline, exotic cotton trees and horse drawn carriages that lazily carry tourists through the city. The city of Bagan offers a large number of temples for tourists to visit. Some of the most popular ones that are recommended by most tourists, tour guides and tourist maps, although large in number, still don't cover even half of the large collection. Bagan is a city that can be visited any time of the year because of its pleasant weather and no particular rainy season. It is a city that most would not want to miss with beautiful sunsets; beautiful local art including bamboo works and lacquer work and day trips to places like Mount Popa where tourists can visit a monastery that is built on top of a mountain.
  
  Some of them include Ananda Temple, which was built by Kyan-zit-tha, the third king and is considered the holiest temple in the city, Shwesandaw Temple, also known as the sunset temple as tourists especially gather during the evening to watch a spectacular sunset, Shwe Zigon Temple, which is a prototype monument built in the style of Myanmar, Thatbyinnyu Temple, which is the tallest pagoda that was built in the twelfth century, Shwegugyi Temple, a temple that has survived over the ages and stayed the most intact on the site, Manuhar Pagoda, a temple with a story about a king who poured all his emotions into the construction of the temple and Gawdaw Palin Temple, which is constructed by fusing the styles of Myanmarese and Indian. Tourists who still have the energy after visiting the various temples, pagodas and stupas in Bagan can also visit Bagan Archeological Museum, which may be ugly in appearance because of the mixture of the new and old architectural styles, but houses a large number of portable finds from the temples.

• stararif46 comment on Do you want AEM Gauges? - 1 week ago

  Do you want AEM Gauges? Do you want AEM Gauges? The AEM cold air intake systems were specifically designed to give your vehicle the extra boost in power and performance you've been looking for. At Autoplicity.com we offer a wide range of AEM intakes and AEM air filters so you can find exactly what you need for your vehicle.
  
  These high quality air intake systems deliver a blast of cold, clean air into the engine to aid the combustion process, immediately increasing horsepower, torque, and throttle response. These performance modifiers are comparatively easy to install and will make a huge difference in your driving experience. A high performance machine requires high performance auto parts, and we have everything you need to customize or repair your vehicle, from AEM Gauges and intakes to suspensions and brakes. Take a look at our selection and order your aftermarket auto body parts today.

• madcat_1 comment on Stone Wall at 11E Sports Bar - 4 weeks ago

  Come hang out with stone wall at the 11E sports bar in Mosheim, TN 5-3-13 from 8 to midnight.
  
  http://tricities.craigslist.org/muc/3757423018.html

Welcome New Friends

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
•