Cultural Exhibits

Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Signature Event: The Coming of the War

in Nashville. How many opportunities are there to experience a real piece of history – especially for free? On November 12-13, the Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial will kick off the first of its historic signature events commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. This event is free and open to the public, and you won’t want to miss two days of outstanding living history, excellent speakers, and moving musical performances.

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Date: 
November 12, 2010 - November 13, 2010
Phone: 
615-741-2159

Hell Creek Excavations

Free Public Talk by Geb Bennett, Paleontology Collections Manager Of the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum at the The ETSU and General Shale Brick Natural History Museum.

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Date: 
May 8, 2010
Phone: 
423-439-3644

Spirit of the Harvest

at Rocky Mount Museum in Piney Flats. Participate with the family and friends of the Cobb Family as they gather in the rewardds of their labor throughout this productive year with the harvest of the crops and the preparations being made for the long winter season.
(423) 538-7396
www.rockymountmuseum.com

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Date: 
October 16, 2010
Phone: 
423-538-7396

Newfangled

at the Reece Museum at ETSU. An MFA Thesis Exhibition featuring pottery by John Simmons. Museum hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. 9am-4pm and Thurs. 9am-7pm.
www.etsu.edu/reece
423-439-4392

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Date: 
March 9, 2010 - April 22, 2010
Phone: 
423-439-4392

19th Century Prints from the Permanent Collection

The Reece Museum at East Tennessee State University is hosting an exhibit entitled “19th Century Prints from the Permanent Collection” through March 31. The museum’s holdings include prints by renowned artists representing a variety of movements, including William Blake, Gauguin, Cezanne, Cassatt and Degas. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Regular museum hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday.
423-439-4392
www.etsu.edu/reece

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Date: 
January 29, 2010 - March 31, 2010
P.O. Box 70660, ETSU, Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: 
423-439-4392

51st Annual Society of Illustrators Exhibition

The 51st annual Society of Illustrators Exhibition will be on display at East Tennessee State University’s Slocumb Galleries in Ball Hall from Feb. 10-March 5.

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Date: 
February 5, 2010
Phone: 
423-483-3179

Christmas Tree Exhibit & Art Show

Kick off the holidays at Sycamore Shoals! Our Christmas Tree and Art Show opens with a reception on November 28: come out to chat with local artists and view the ever-popular Fraser Fir exhibit, decorated by community organizations. Trees and artwork from the Watauga Valley Art League will remain on display in the museum during regular park hours throughout the month of December.
Opening Reception November 28 - 1:30 pm

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Date: 
December 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
1651 West Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Phone: 
423-543-5808

62nd Annual Virginia Highlands Festival

This 16-day festival in Historic Abingdon, Va., celebrates the cultural arts from Southern Appalachia & beyond. Enjoy antiques, art & fine crafts, music & the performing arts, living history, home & garden tours, literary events, outdoor excursions. Youth activities abound. Many free events.
www.vahighlandsfestival.org
276-623-5266

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Date: 
July 24, 2010 - August 8, 2010
P.O. Box 801, Abingdon, VA 24212
Phone: 
276-623-5266

Annual Watauga Valley Art League Fine Arts Show

at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area. View the beautiful artwork of the Watauga Valley Art League. Hours: Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 1-4:40 p.m. Opening reception on Jun. 28 2-4 p.m.

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Date: 
July 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010
1651 West Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Phone: 
423-543-5808

Extraordinary Women Conference

Extraordinary Women Conference at Freedom Hall Civic Center. Friday's event will include Praise and Worship with Charles Billingsley. The speaker will be Chonda Pierce and the concert will feature Kathy Troccoli. Saturday's schedule will begin with the Pre-Show at 8:00 AM. Praise and Worship will feature Charles Billingsley. Mini concert will feature Matthew West. Speakers will be Angela Thomas, Karen Kingsbury, Stormie Omartian and Michelle McKinney-Hammond. Hours: Fri. 7-10 pm; Sat. 8:30 am - 5 p.m. AC. Johnson City.

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Date: 
May 1, 2009 - May 2, 2009
Phone: 
423-461-4884

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