Out & About | Arts & Entertainment

Southwest Virginia Museum Historic State Park continues its 2022 Artisan Series with a November workshop, “Evergreen Wreath Making.” The workshop will be held in the Museum’s Victorian Drawing Room from 14-15 November from 6-8pm. The fee is USD 35 per person. All supplies and materials are included. Call 276-523-1322 to register.

The Jonesboro Repertory Theatre will hold auditions for “A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play” on November 13th at 2pm and November 14th at 7pm at the JRT warehouse near the wetlands at 1533 Persimmon Ridge Parkway. For more information please contact Tom Flagg stagecraftaprimer@gmail.com.

The Jonesboro Repertory Theatre will hold auditions for “School of Rock” from November 19th to 20th at the 125.5 Main Street Theatre in Jonesboro. Ages 12-18 are on November 19th at 9am and November 20th at 5pm, 19 and over at 1pm on November 19th and 7pm on November 20th.For more information, please visit jonesboroughtheatre.com or email Director Diane Taveau taveaudiane@gmail.com.

Kingsport Carousel is a fully renovated 1956 Allen Herschell carousel located in the temperature controlled “Pal’s Roundhouse” at 350 Clinchfield St. Open Wednesday to Sunday 12:30pm to 5pm. All rides are $1.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, with albums like “Mr. Bojangles” and “Will the Circle be Unbroken” will come to the ETSU Martin Arts Center on November 10th at 7:30pm to purchase tickets please visit ETSUMartinCenter.org Or call the Martin Center Box Office at 423-439-2787.

The Mountain Symphony Orchestra will host a “Memorial Veterans” event at the Kingsport Farmers Market on November 11th at 7pm. The SOTM Brass Quintet and the Boys Scouts Troop 240 Color Guard from Gray will join The Voices of the Mountains in a patriotic music concert honoring veterans. Admission is $20 for adults and free for veterans, children and students. For more information, please call 423-392-8423.

Judah & the Lion will perform at East Tennessee State University Martin Center for the Arts on December 4th at 8pm ETSUMartinCenter.org Or call the Martin Center Box Office at 423-439-2787.

Grammy winner Michael W. Smith will kick off his Christmas tour this holiday season with Newsboys special guest Michael Tate. Smith will perform at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts on December 13th at 7:30pm.Buy tickets to visit ETSUMartinCenter.org Or call 423-439-2787.

The Larry Prevatte Memorial Duffield Jam will be held on the first, third and fifth Thursdays of each month from 6-8pm at the Thomas Village Community Center at 355 Cecil D. Quillen Drive in Duffield, VA. For more information, please call 276-431-1083.

The historic Jonesboro Dance Society has moved to the University of Tusculum campus at 60 Greeneville Shiloh Road, Building 9, Niswonger Commons Old Coliseum. Anti-Prom Held every second and fourth Saturday from 7pm to 10:30pm, Anti-Prom is a family friendly, alcohol-, tobacco- and fragrance-free event. Beginner classes are held before each dance where basic movements are taught. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, and $25 for families. Dress comfortably and wear soft-soled shoes. Bring a water bottle. Discounts are not available on site.

The Gems, Minerals and Jewelry Show will be held November 11-13 at the Appalachian Expo Center in Gray’s Building 1. Hours are Nov. 11-12, 10am-6pm and Nov. 13th noon-5pm Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for students, and free for children under 6.

The Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum in Jonesboro is free, but a $2 donation per visitor is recommended. The Historic Town Tour has also returned. Jonesboro’s History Walk is open every Saturday at 1 p.m. Admission is $5 and can be purchased at the museum.

The Wilderness Road Bunker at Natural Tunnel State Park is open every Saturday and Sunday from 2-4pm. The Bunker was built by John Anderson at the North Fork of the Holston River in the spring of 1775. See a replica of Anderson’s Bunker, where members of the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Society provide information about the building and the area’s history.

The Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greenville is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed Monday and Tuesday. Andrew Johnson National Cemetery will remain open 7 days a week, from 8 am to dusk. Guided tours of the historic Andrew Johnson Homestead are available at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm, call 423-638-3551.

The 43rd Annual Christmas Fellowship will be held November 11-12 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm in the main meeting room of the Meadowview Convention Resort and Convention Center. This artisan and craft fair will feature unique gifts including country crafts, home decor, fine wood and leather crafts, artisan soaps and lotions, jewelry, ornaments, stained glass, pottery on wheels, baked goods and more. Local food trucks will be set up outside the convention center. Admission is free.For more information, please visit www.engagekingsport.com Or call 423-392-8414.

Friends of the Museum of Southwest Virginia will host a “Home for the Holidays” event on November 18 from 6-8:30 pm The evening will begin with dinner and music, followed by a guided tour of the museum. Tickets are $35 per person and go on sale on November 9. Please call 276-523-1322.

The Kingsport Senior Center will be hosting its annual Old Fashioned Christmas Market on November 18-19 at 1200 East Renaissance Center Street, November 18th from 10am-5pm and November 19th at 10am For more information, call 423-765-9047 from 423-765-9047.

The LampLight Theatre will be hosting Breakfast with Santa and the Grinch on December 3 from 9-10am or 10:30-11:30am. There will be food, crafts, coloring contests, visits to Santa and the Grinch and photo opportunities. The fee is $30 for the first child (ages 1-12), $20 for additional children, and $10 for adults (ages 13 and older). Additional photos are $10. Seats are limited. Call 423-343-1766 to reserve a seat.

Jonesborough will host its annual Lighted Night Christmas Parade on December 10th at 6pm. This year’s theme is “Music Christmas”. Cash prizes will be awarded to four entries.register to go jonesboroughtn.org. Registration deadline is December 6th. For more information, please contact Rachel Conger at 423-791-3869.

Kingsport Public Library has StoryWalks next to the libraries in Glen Bruce Park, Ridgefields Park and Preston Forest Park. Each StoryWalk has a different story, and the story changes quarterly.

Bays Mountain Park is hosting StarWatch, an hour-long show that allows the public to enjoy the magnificent night sky at Bays Mountain’s observatory. Meetings are held every Saturday night in November at the Observatory. In the event of inclement weather, the Planetarium Theater will host a free night sky alternate live tour. This is a free event and no registration is required. StarWatch is hosted by the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club and the Bays Mountain Planetarium.For more information, please visit www.baysmountain.com Or call 423-229-9447.

Warriors Way State Park looks forward to a winter full of outdoor exploration. Scheduled events include a map and compass presentation on November 17th and a Winter Tree Key on December 1st.For a full list of events or pre-register to visit https://tnstateparks.com/parks/events/warriors-path/#/?park=warriors-path.

Get your hands on it! The Discovery Center is a science center for all ages, offering guests fun interactive programs and immersive STEM exhibits, experiences for the whole family, and exhibits and information about the Grey Fossil Site, an active fossil excavation traceable The site is 5 million years old. Tesla Experience Shows are offered at 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm and 4:30pm. Tickets are $2 per person with general admission. Paleo Tours offers tickets for $2 per person at 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 4pm with general admission. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm General admission is $11 for adults and children 4 and older, free for children 3 and younger, free for members.Tickets can be found at https://visithandson.org/tickets.

Single Vision Single Adult Ministries will host a meal break at First Broad Street United Methodist Church on November 7, followed by a Jim Croce hit concert. Bring your own bento or bag meal to eat. Tea, coffee and water will be provided. Meal time is 6:30pm and music will start around 7:30pm. No reservation required. Enter the chapel behind the Hamlet-Dobson Funeral Home through the Fellowship Hall door marked “Single Vision enter here”.

LampLight Theatre will be hosting “the best Christmas pageant ever” at 140 Broad Street Theatre, Kingsport from November 11-20. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 7pm, with matinee performances at 2pm Saturday and 3pm Sunday. There will be two special daytime shows for schools and other groups on November 18 at 9am and noon. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, and $10 for students. Dinner theatre option available on November 19th.For reservations, call 423-343-1766 or visit www.lamplighttheatre.com.

The Bristol Theatre and Paramount Arts Centre will be presenting ‘The Musical Genie’ from 11-20 November. Shows at 7:30pm Friday, 7:30pm Saturday and 2:30pm Sunday at 518 State St. Tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for students and seniors, plus a handling fee.Tickets are on sale paramountbristol.org/event/elf/!

The musical “Company” will be performed at the University of Tusculum on November 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7pm and November 13 and 20 at 2pm. This show is recommended for guests aged 14 and older.Buy tickets to visit https://bit.ly/3NfBYyn.

The Barter Theatre will present “It’s A Wonderful Life” and “Over the River and through the Woods” from November 12 to December 28 and November 19 to December 24. For the full schedule of Barter Theatre performances and more details on each visit: https://bartertheatre.com.

“Annie” will be on view at East Tennessee State University’s Martin Center for the Arts January 25-26 at 7:30 pm.Buy tickets to visit ETSUMartinCenter.org Or call the Martin Center Box Office at 423-439-2787.

The Kingsport Model Train Project operates eight model train layouts in six rooms at the Lynn View Community Center. 24 x 20 “O” scale representation of Santa’s train. There is a working day every Tuesday from 1-4pm, an open house on the first Saturday of each month from 10am-2pm, events/birthday parties may have special times/dates.call 423-502-5359, email Kingsportmodeltrains@gmail.com Or check us out on Facebook.

The Chuckie Warehouse Museum in Jonesboro is free, but donations are welcome.Participants can visit the museum on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays from 1-4pm and Saturdays from 10am-4pm For more information visit Jonesboro Net or call 423-753-1010.

The Leesburg Ruritan will host a turkey shoot every Saturday night until April 2023. Hours are 5:30 pm to 7 pm, and each round costs $2.50, with a minimum of five rounds. The location is 1429 Old Stagecoach Road, Jonesboro. For more information, please contact Carl Barker at 856-466-1695.