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  Glasgow tackles 'Urinetown'

  Glasgow Theatre Company will present its production of Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis' "Urinetown: The Musical" this week.
  "Urinetown" is the hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold.
  In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admis...

  Published June 12, 2013 or Published 1 week ago - By Staff Reports

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  Last Call Players stage first show

  A new theatre ensemble is staging its debut production.
  The Last Call Players will present "Animals Out of Paper" at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, May 30-Saturday, June 1 in the second-floor space above CityMug in Bristol, Va.
  The Last Call Players include Liz Dollar, chair of King University's Performing & Visual Arts Department and director of its theatre program; 2012 King alumnus Ian Charles; and 2013 King alumnus Jenson Lavallee.
  The actor's ensemble was founded earlier this year with the ...

  Published May 29, 2013 or Published 3 weeks ago - By Staff Reports

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  Woofstock offers dog lovers plenty to bark about

  The "Flying Houndz Frizbee Trick Dog Show" will perform at 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., Saturday, June 1 at the fifth annual Woofstock at Sugar Hollow Park in Bristol, Va.
  These world-class Frisbee dogs will leap and dance to narrated and choreographed routines under the guidance of their professional handlers. The show and music are family-oriented and interactive. After the show, audience members will be able to pet and get autographs from the stars.
  Woofstock gives dog lovers a chance to sh...

  Published May 23, 2013 or Published 4 weeks ago - By Staff Reports

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  State Line symphony ready for debut concert

  Upon retiring in 2005 after 31 years as a music teacher in the Virginia and South Carolina public school systems, Scott Lambert quickly realized how much he missed playing his trumpet and conducting.
  So when Lambert, who spent 17 years as band director at John Battle High School, moved back to the Tri-Cities area, a little prodding from colleagues and former students was all it took for Lambert and Mark Collins, John Battle's current band director, to form a community band, bringing together...

  Published May 23, 2013 or Published 4 weeks ago - By Staff Reports

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  Upcoming shows at the Paramount!

  Coming up at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, TN:
  
  Wednesday, May 1st at 6:00pm
  JOINT TOWN HALL MEETING with Congressmen Phil Roe & Morgan Griffith
  This meeting is FREE and open to the public.
  
  Friday, May 3rd at 7:00pm
  The KOREAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR
  The Children’s Choir was organized as a ministry of the Far East Broadcasting Company in Korea. The Choir members are selected through a rigorous audition process. The children, ranging in ages from seven to th...

  Published April 30, 2013 or Published 2 months ago - By Staff Reports

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  Border Bash Kicks Off 14th Year with This Mountain and Bryan Elijah Smith & The Wild Hearts

  The arrival of warmer weather and sunny days here in Bristol earmarks the upcoming monthly summer concert series, Border Bash…Because its Great on State! Set in Historic Downtown Bristol, Border Bash will begin its 14th year on May 3rd, in the 700 block of State Street. The evening’s events will start with children’s activities, arts and crafters, and concessions at 6pm. Live music begins at 7:00pm with This Mountain, followed by Bryan Elijah Smith & The Wild Hearts. ...

  Published April 30, 2013 or Published 2 months ago - By Staff Reports

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  Family friendly pirate musical sails into the Paramount

  King University Theatre's production of the musical adventure "How I Became a Pirate" will sail into the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol this weekend.
  Performances of the university's annual family-friendly Dogwood Playhouse production, a part of King's Dogwood Weekend celebration, will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19, and at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 20.
  Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, $5 for students and free for those with a Kin...

  Published April 16, 2013 or Published 2 months ago - By Staff Reports

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  City Announces Kick-Off Full Moon Jam Concert Series

  If you are looking to hear great music Bristol is the place to be! We have it all. Live music venues abound throughout the spring, summer and into the fall season in historic downtown. There is something for everyone, whether you are into the mellow sounds of country music artists from the 40’s and 50’s to cover songs of today’s hottest acts coming out of Nashville. Maybe your preference is a whole different sound, like folk music of today or the different bluegrass sounds...

  Published April 11, 2013 or Published 2 months ago - By Staff Reports

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  Local Authors to Have a Book-Signing during National Library Week at the Bristol Public Library

  Local authors will sign books at the Bristol Public Library during National Library Week, Monday-Thursday from 4:30-6pm in front of the Burriss Reading Room.
  The first author of the week, on Monday, April 15th, will be Dr. Craig McDonald, Professor of English at King University. He lives in Bristol, TN with his wife, Karen, where they “run a luxury assisted living home for two cats and a dog.” They have two grown children, Kate and Seth. Academic publications have included articl...

  Published April 11, 2013 or Published 2 months ago - By Staff Reports

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  Student Photography Exhibition in Bristol

  Four emerging college student photographers are pleased to announce the exhibition, "Affect" on April 27th, 2013. This exhibit will be open on Saturday, April 27th, 2013 from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. The gallery is located at 14 Bank St, directly behind the KP Duty Restaurant on State St. The artists will be present to discuss each of their work. All prints will be available for sale.
  "Affect," is an exhibit presenting a unique showcase of photography by Mrs. Samantha Glenn, Mr. Joshua Hutton, M...

  Published April 11, 2013 or Published 2 months ago - By Samantha Glenn

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  Second City comes to the Twin Cities

  
  Second City Comedy ~ Laughing Matters is coming to the Paramount this Saturday (April 13th)! Don’t miss the opportunity to see the touring company of one of the most famous sketch comedy and improv performance centers! Notable alumni include John Belushi, Dan Ackroyd, Tina Fey, Stephan Colbert, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, and many more! With all that goes on in our busy lives, why not come out and enjoy some comedy that will have you rolling in the aisles with laughter? ...

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

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  VI to stage 'Sweet Charity'

  Virginia Intermont's theatre department will celebrate the college's Alumni Weekend with a production of the classic 1960s Broadway musical "Sweet Charity."
  Performances, which are open to the public, will be held at 7:30 p.m., April 11-13 and at 2:30 p.m., April 14 in the Ann Worrell Fine Arts Center on the VI campus in Bristol.
  "Sweet Charity" -- based on the book by Neil Simon, with music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields -- is a musical fable about New York City taxi dancer Cha...

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

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  Theatre Bristol Announces Auditions for 'Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical'

  
  Roles available for men, women, and children in this nationally-toured musical based on the best-selling novel
  Theatre Bristol announces open auditions on April 14 and 15 for its summer production of “Anne of Green Gables: A New Musical.” Based on the best-selling novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery, “Anne of Green Gables,” is a musical rendition of the life of ‘kindred spirits’ Anne, Diana, Matthew, Marilla, Rachel, and Gilbert, and the community on Prince Ed...

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

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  Creative Expression Celebrated with Student Art Gallery in Historic Downtown Bristol

  The Arts and Entertainment District is hosting the 2nd Annual Student Art Display in Downtown Bristol. In an effort to “Cultivate Bristol’s Creativity,” the district has invited the local schools to help us beautify our community by providing art to decorate the front windows of the former Hayes Furniture Building on State Street.
  Each school or group that participates has a month-long display period to present their students’ art in the space. The seventh gallery of...

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

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  April shows at the Paramount!

  Saturday, April 6th at 7:00pm
  The Blue Stocking Club presents BÉLA FLECK AND ABIGAIL WASHBURN with Special Guests
  An extraordinary evening of music as the Blue Stocking Club presents Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn in a fundraising event benefiting educational programming for the future Birthplace of Country Music Museum. The show will also include special guests Amber Rubarth, Dave Eggar, and Max ZT. Tickets $35
  
  Saturday, April 13th at 7:30pm
  SECOND CITY COMEDY TOUR ~ ...

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

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  Legendary CIA agent to Speak at King Mar. 25-26 About Iranian Nuclear Program

  Chet Nagle, a former agent of the Central Intelligence Agency, who is routinely described as “a legend” by CIA insiders will speak at King University on Mar. 25 and 26 as part of a two-month lecture series on how to resolve the political stalemate around the Iranian nuclear program. The series is hosted by the King Security and Intelligence Studies Group (KSI), in association with the Security and Intelligence Studies (SIS) program. It is funded through a generous grant from the...

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

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  Food City Race Night, Kids Zone on tap fro weekend at Bristol!

  The ever-popular Food City Race Night, one of NASCAR’s largest and most successful fan events, features some of racing’s biggest stars at the free festivities Friday, March 15 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
  Drivers expected to take part in Food City Race Night include Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick, Danica Patrick, Denny Hamlin, Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle, Joey Logano, Clint Bowyer, Austin and Ty Dillon, Kasey Kahne, Trevor Bayne, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Justin Allgaier, Brian Vicker...

  Published March 13, 2013 or Published 3 months ago - By Staff Reports

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  King University Theatre to Present 'A Twin City Radio Theatre Easter'

  The King University Theatre Program’s Twin City Radio Theatre will treat audiences to a duo of Easter themed dramas from the golden age of radio. The performance will be held Thursday, March 14 at the Fine Arts Theatre on the King University campus in Bristol, Tenn., at 7:30 p.m.
  Under the artistic direction of Christopher R. Slaughter, associate professor of theatre at King, the Twin City Radio Theatre Troupe brings the magic of old-time radio to the live stage, performing staged pro...

  Published March 12, 2013 or Published 3 months ago - By Staff Reports

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  Rounder Recording Artist Mandy Barnett to Perform at the Paramount Center

  This month marks a milestone in the history of country music, not a milestone many like to remember, but one not easily forgotten by the true country music lovers of our time. In March of 1963 the Grand Ole Opry lost one of its greatest talents, Patsy Cline, in a plane crash west of Nashville. Her legacy to the country music industry was her rich tone, emotionally expressive and bold contralto voice. Many have tried to imitate the style and sound, but few have ever succeeded.
  “World...

  Published March 12, 2013 or Published 3 months ago - By Staff Report

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  Updated list of upcoming shows at the Paramount!

  Here is a sampling of what's to come at Bristol's premier performance center:
  
  Friday, March 8th at 7:30pmWCQR welcomes DAVID CROWDER WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
  The group has been awarded 9 GMA Dove Awards, and has been nominated for 22 additional Dove Awards and a Grammy for their work on “Church Music.” Crowder was named as one of “the most thoughtful, progressive and exciting acts in contemporary Christian music” by the New York Times, the popular yet unconventional Cr...

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

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  King University Symphonic Choir to Collaborate with First Presbyterian Sanctuary Choir

  The King University Symphonic Choir and Collegium Musicum along with the First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Choir (Bristol, Tenn.) will join together to present a program of music by regional composers on Sunday, March 10, at 3 p.m.
  This is the second program of the First Presbyterian Church 2012-2013 Arts Series. The combined chorus will be under the direction of Dr. W. Patrick Flannagan, professor of music for King University, and Steve and Vicki Fey of First Presbyterian Church.
  The ...

  Published March 4, 2013 or Published 4 months ago - By Staff Reports

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  Student Art Gallery Brings Color and Vibrancy to Downtown Bristol

  The Arts and Entertainment District is hosting the 2nd Annual Student Art Display in Downtown Bristol. In an effort to “Cultivate Bristol’s Creativity,” the district has invited the local schools to help us beautify our community by providing art to decorate the front windows of the former Hayes Furniture Building on State Street.
  Each school or group that participates has a month-long display period to present their students’ art in the space. The sixth gallery of a...

  Published March 4, 2013 or Published 4 months ago - By Staff Reports

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  Choral concert to spotlight work of regional composers

  King College's Symphonic Choir and Collegium Musicum and the First Presbyterian Church Bristol Sanctuary Choir will join to present a program of music by regional composers on Sunday, March 10 at First Presbyterian Church in Bristol, Tenn. Show time is 3 p.m.
  The concert is the second in First Presbyterian's 2012-2013 Arts Series.
  The combined chorus will be under the direction of Dr. W. Patrick Flannagan of King College and Steve and Vicki Fey of First Presbyterian Church.
  There are a lar...

  Published February 28, 2013 or Published 4 months ago - By Staff Reports

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  'It'll Cure What Ails Ya'

  As the David Crowder Band has now put a period at the end of its sentence, a new chapter is emerging for its front man.
  David Crowder will take the stage of Bristol's Paramount Center for the Arts on Friday, March 8, performing with his new collective, simply called Crowder. Show time is 7:30 p.m.
  Tickets are $27 for general admission in advance and $32 at the door. The $42 VIP tickets include a pre-show meet and greet.
  Fans can expect more of what they've always loved about David Crowder ...

  Published February 28, 2013 or Published 4 months ago - By Staff Reportss

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  Short play festival kicks off King theatre season

  Two senior theatre majors will kick off King University's spring theatre season by directing two dramatic short plays during the college's Short Play Festival.
  Curtains up is 7:30 p.m., Feb. 28 through March 3 in King's Fine Arts Theatre on the main campus in Bristol, Tenn.
  The first of the two student-directed productions is "Spasíba: Thank You!," a devised theatre piece created by senior theatre major Jenson Lavallee and fellow King Theatre students.
  "The show will be made up of i...

  Published February 26, 2013 or Published 4 months ago - By Staff Reports

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• madcat_1 comment on Washburn Bantum Bass For sale Steven Johnson Art Series - 5 days ago

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  I have a Washburn Bantam Bass Series BB4SJK 4-String Bass for sale. Price is 300.00 dollars cash. It is in mint condition. I have only played this interment out 4 or 5 times. There is nothing wrong with it just doesn't have enough strings for me i play 5 and 6 string bass on most days. Has original case from Washburn I bought it local at he Washburn dealer here in town. I can get more pics if you desire or can meet within reasonable distance to see.
  
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• goemtu comment on WGTはあまり競争力R1ドライバーはありますか？実証的調査 - 2 weeks ago

  この短い研究では、私はレベル98で、または上記のプレイヤーが利用可能、この新しいクラブの導入は、任意の測定可能な程度にゲーム内での競争力をシフトしているかどうかを判断するために、R1ドライバーの影響で経験を見てみましょう。私の調査結果では、R1ドライバ（この調査の時点でツアー伝説の34％だけが利用示し、レディゴーによって測定されるよう以下のレジェンドと（<1％）のはるかに小さな割合は、競争力のある気候変動に大きな影響を与えているトーナメント活動。
  I.INTRODUCTION
  R1ドライバーとゲームへの影響についての話はたくさんあり​​ました。多くのクラブがまだ支配的支配的なプレーヤーの小さなグループを作ったので、選手の大半のためのWGTはあまり競争力行ったことの懸念を表明しました。私は真実が何であるかを参照するための詳細な実証的な見てみることにしました。
  レディ·ゴー（ "RG"）トーナメントで正常に競争するためには、それは1つが、少なくともいくつかの規則性でトップ5内に配置する必要があるということができる。トップ30の場所は報酬を受け取るされていますが、それは1つが彼らの信用エントリーでハンサムなリターンを見ているトップ5内に配置することによってのみである。だから私は、どのようにそれらの重要な上位5位入賞の多く見てRGのト​​ーナメントの数百のトップ5の場所を見てレベル98または上記であった。3月上旬にR1ドライバーの導入前と後の両方で。
  II.DATA
  R1の導入前に、レベル98以上のすべての階層に開かれているすべてのRGであったトップ5入賞の割合は60.5パーセント（RG 1000、または約3から605）であった。導入後はこの割合は68.7パーセント（1075年の738から、またはRG当たり約3.4）に上昇した。低エントリのRG（以下300クレジットと）、この割合は57.8％から67.8パーセントに上昇した。類似した増加はサンプルサイズが制限だった50クレジットRGSの、以外のすべてクレジットエントリーレベル越え発見された。 （これを読んでどんな数学の人のデータは3.47の信頼水準で有意性のZスコアを示した - 非統計のため基本的に任意の合理的な疑いを超えた証明を示す）。

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