A&E District Calendar
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Shut Up and Write!
July 7 – April 27
Bristol Public Library
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Open Mic Night! (Hosted by Tj Darnell)
August 10–2
The Corner
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Comedy Open Mic
August 31 – January 31
Blue Ridge Comedy Club
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Thursdays with Trevor Meade
December 22 – March 30
Cascade Draft House
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Thursdays with RJ Smith
February 2 – April 27
Cascade Draft House
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Dramatics 2 Classes
March 1 – April 26
Theatre Bristol
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Creative Dramatics Classes
March 6 – April 24
Theatre Bristol
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Dramatics 1 Classes
March 7 – April 25
Theatre Bristol
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Truth Seeker Art Show
March 22
Blue Ridge Comedy Club
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Electro 33
March 25
Old Post 33
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First Fridays are back with Art D'vine!!
April 7
Downtown Bristol
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Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival World Tour
April 15
Cameo Theater
This Week
A&E District Blog
2023
January
2022
2021
April
2020
November
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November 13, 2020
Mark your calendars Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion fans!
February
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February 05, 2020
FRESHFIELDS VILLAGE TO HOST INTERNATIONALLY-ACCLAIMED ARTIST BENJAMIN WALLS FOR EXHIBIT AND FILM SCREENING
January
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January 08, 2020
Celebrate 20 Years of Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
2019
November
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November 18, 2019
Theatre Bristol announces 2020 season -
November 05, 2019
Library announces Art of the Highlands Exhibit
October
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October 30, 2019
Bristol Artist Raises $90,000 for Jane Goodall Institute -
October 01, 2019
Bristol Herald Courier coffee table book available for preorder
September
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September 05, 2019
Bristol Ballet introduces Discover Dance program
July
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July 25, 2019
2019 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Schedule Announced
May
February
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February 13, 2019
Registration now open for Theatre Bristol Summer Camps
2018
December
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December 14, 2018
Theatre Bristol Announces 2019 Season
October
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October 03, 2018
PUSH! Film Festival Less Than Two Weeks Away: Schedule Available, Volunteers Needed, Tickets Online -
October 02, 2018
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Earns International Awards
August
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August 29, 2018
Bristol Ballet announces 2018-19 Scholarship Recipient
June
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June 06, 2018
Free Classic Film Series debuts at The Paramount -
June 05, 2018
Fairies Make Their Home in Historic Downtown Bristol with New Public Art Project -
June 04, 2018
BRRR 2018 Schedule Now Available
May
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May 10, 2018
Ben Walls introduces Gallery 2 -
May 09, 2018
Border Bash Celebrates 19 years in Historic Downtown Bristol -
May 09, 2018
Sounds of Summer Concert Series
April
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April 18, 2018
BRRR 2018 Lineup Revealed -
April 09, 2018
Discover Bristol Announces Video Contest: Why Do You Love Bristol? -
April 01, 2018
BCM Museum receives Awards of Excellence from TAM
March
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March 31, 2018
Radio Bristol seeks submissions for The Crooked Road Radio Hour -
March 27, 2018
Call for Entries: Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion through Your Eyes
February
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February 08, 2018
Sands & Hearn premiers song recorded at The Earnest Tube
January
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January 23, 2018
PUSH! Film Festival Now Accepting Submissions -
January 08, 2018
Theatre Bristol and Bristol Ballet Recipients of Food City Family Race Night Funding -
January 02, 2018
Theatre Bristol announces 2018 season
2017
November
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November 07, 2017
The Luthier's Craft now on exhibit at BCMM -
November 01, 2017
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion receives 50 for 50 Arts Inspiration Award from VCA
October
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October 25, 2017
PUSH! Film Festival Wraps Up a Successful Third Year
September
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September 19, 2017
PUSH! Film Festival Official Poster Created by King University's Digital Media Art & Design Department
August
May
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May 24, 2017
Benjamin Walls is honored in state, regional publications -
May 09, 2017
2017 Rhythm & Roots Complete Lineup Announced
April
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April 20, 2017
Washington-Lee Elementary honors artist Laurel Burch with Student Artwork Displayed in Historic Downtown Bristol!
March
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March 29, 2017
Paper Windows Session 2 Winners Announced -
March 13, 2017
Stonewall Jackson Elementary Communities in Schools Large Scale Murals Showcased in Historic Downtown Bristol
January
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January 31, 2017
City announces community photo contest
2016
December
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December 22, 2016
Theatre Bristol Announces 2017 Season
November
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November 02, 2016
Bristol Nominated for Levitt AMP Grant Award — Voting Open Now!
October
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October 04, 2016
Bobby Farrelly to Attend PUSH! Film Festival
September
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September 28, 2016
PUSH! Film Festival Lineup Available, Workshops Announced -
September 23, 2016
Believe in Bristol Receives Virginia Tourism Corporation Grant for PUSH! Film Festival Tourism Marketing -
September 20, 2016
PUSH! Film Festival Tickets Available, Venues Set, Volunteers Needed -
September 13, 2016
Bobby Bare to replace Loretta Lynn at Rhythm & Roots
August
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August 15, 2016
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Wants You!
July
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July 21, 2016
Birthplace of Country Music Museum To Participate in Blue Star Museums -
July 01, 2016
"Born in Bristol" Shortlisted at Cannes Film Festival
June
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June 29, 2016
Arts & Entertainment District Artist Power Hour Winner -
June 28, 2016
Ed Snodderly to teach at BCM's Pickalong Summer Camp -
June 16, 2016
Birthplace of Country Music Museum’s Permanent Exhibits Win 2016 AASLH Award of Merit -
June 14, 2016
State of the Arts Weekend Full Lineup -
June 09, 2016
Mountains of Music Homecoming Community Program
May
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May 15, 2016
Birthplace of Country Music Receives Multiple Honors -
May 03, 2016
Loretta Lynn to Headline BRRR 2016 -
May 03, 2016
Full Moon Jam 2016 Lineup Announced
April
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April 26, 2016
2016 Mountains of Music Schedule Announced -
April 01, 2016
Ralph Peer II Visits Birthplace of Country Music Museum
March
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March 24, 2016
Dolly Parton to Write Foreword for Benjamin Walls’ New Book -
March 18, 2016
Bristol Public Library Receives Donation to Purchase Large Print Books
February
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February 09, 2016
2016 Mountains of Music Homecoming now accepting applications for cultural experiences -
February 08, 2016
Bristol Public Library Welcomes New Teen Librarian -
February 02, 2016
Saint Anne Catholic School First through Eighth Grade Student Artwork Displayed in Historic Downtown Bristol
January
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January 19, 2016
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Among Rolling Stone's Hottest -
January 14, 2016
BCM Announces Strategic Partnership with Airplay Direct -
January 13, 2016
Bridgeforth Design Embarks on Innovative Graphic Novel Project -
January 12, 2016
Caterpillar Crawl has a New Butterfly
2015
December
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December 29, 2015
Last Call for $50 Weekend Passes to BRRR 2016 -
December 09, 2015
Bristol Sessions Documentary Now Filming
November
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November 17, 2015
BCM Museum Recognized with Industry Awards -
November 03, 2015
BCM hosts "16 Tons" Music Competition
October
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October 09, 2015
Junior League Invites Local Talent to Join Follies Show -
October 01, 2015
AiPP Celebrates Ten Years of Public Art With 2015-16 Selections
September
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September 11, 2015
Bristol Rhythm '15 Live Stream from WBCM Radio Bristol -
September 03, 2015
Bristol Rhythm '15 Mobile App Now Live! -
September 01, 2015
New Exhibition in the Virgie R. Fleenor Art Gallery Features Gino Di Dio
August
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August 25, 2015
Bristol Rhythm 2015 Artist Stage Schedule Now Live -
August 03, 2015
Entries for Art in Public Places 2015-16 Outdoor Sculpture Competition DUE August 15!
July
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July 23, 2015
Bristol Ballet announces inaugural recipient of Teresangela Schiano Memorial Scholarship -
July 14, 2015
Benjamin Walls to launch "55-55-55"
June
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June 30, 2015
Nature Featured in New Photography Exhibition at the Bristol Public Library -
June 29, 2015
Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band Added to Bristol Rhythm '15 Lineup -
June 24, 2015
14th Annual Tunes @ Noon concert series begins -
June 01, 2015
WBCM Kickstarter Kickoff
May
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May 27, 2015
Birthplace of Country Music Launches WBCM – Radio Bristol -
May 27, 2015
PUSH! Film Festival Revealing Films! -
May 18, 2015
PUSH! Film Festival Partners with BVU for Free Movie in the Park, Ticket Prices Set -
May 12, 2015
Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited Now Available -
May 07, 2015
BVU Believes in PUSH! -
May 04, 2015
2015 Full Moon Jam Concert Series
April
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April 29, 2015
PUSH! Film Festival Late Deadline for Film Competition, Venues Set -
April 28, 2015
Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, and more, to appear on "Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited" -
April 24, 2015
15th Annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Music Festival Lineup & Poster Announced -
April 09, 2015
Benjamin Walls Gallery presents Abstract Spring
March
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March 25, 2015
BCM Receives Prestigious Awards -
March 24, 2015
PUSH! Film Festival Surpasses Kickstarter Goal, Focuses on Film Competition -
March 10, 2015
Get local author CS Thompson's new book FREE for your Kindle -
March 04, 2015
Fine Art Photographer Benjamin Walls Recognized by Senator Mark Warner
February
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February 25, 2015
8 Reasons You Should Know About PUSH! -
February 25, 2015
William King Museum and Birthplace of Country Music partner to present the 2015 Second Sunday Concert Series -
February 03, 2015
New Art in The Nest at Blackbird Bakery
January
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January 13, 2015
Save 20% on Mugs During Kil'n Time After Hours -
January 06, 2015
First Kil'n Time After Hours of the New Year! -
January 06, 2015
New Releases at Benjamin Walls Gallery
2014
December
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December 22, 2014
Beginning Calligraphy Classes at A Work of Art -
December 17, 2014
Personalize at Kil'n Time!
November
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November 12, 2014
Mary Chapin at The Paramount Center for the Arts -
November 11, 2014
Dinner show @ KP with The Rose Sisters! -
November 10, 2014
Holidays After Hours at Kil'n Time -
November 04, 2014
Southern Gospel Music Revival at the Paramount -
November 04, 2014
Holidays After Hours at Kil'n Time
October
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October 22, 2014
Join Kil'n Time for After Hours Fun! -
October 01, 2014
Bristol Community Information Meeting Announced for Mountains of Music Homecoming
September
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September 24, 2014
4 Beginning Drawing Lessons: Saturdays in November (Bristol, TN) -
September 01, 2014
George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion
June
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June 20, 2014
Believe in Bristol Announces Art Fundraiser for A&E District in September and Film Festival for 2015! -
June 02, 2014
Save the Weekend! Mark Your Calendars Now! Arts & Entertainment District Planning 4th Annual State of the Arts Celebration That You Won't Want to Miss!
January
2013
December
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December 03, 2013
Vance Middle School Students Explore Impressionism and Perspective in Downtown Student Art Gallery
June
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June 17, 2013
Steven Mullins — Winner of the State of the Arts Power Hour Competition -
June 15, 2013
State of the Arts 2013: A Great Weekend Was Had By All! -
June 14, 2013
It's Time for the Third Annual State of the Arts Weekend — Updated Schedule -
June 06, 2013
Art D'Vine Will Kick Off the 3rd Annual State of the Arts Weekend in Historic Downtown Bristol -
June 03, 2013
Bring a Date or a Friend! BVU Screening 2012's "Pitch Perfect" in Cumberland Square Park as part of State of the Arts Weekend
May
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May 30, 2013
Calling All Artists! Come Join in Artists' Power Hour and an Art Swap as part of the 3rd Annual State of the Arts Weekend in Historic Downtown Bristol -
May 22, 2013
Save the Weekend! Schedule for Arts & Entertainment District's 3rd Annual State of the Arts Celebration Announced -
May 21, 2013
Who Art You? Summer Art Camp Registration Now Open!
February
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February 04, 2013
Student Art Gallery Celebrates Youth Creativity in Downtown Bristol
January
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January 03, 2013
Student Art Brightens the New Year in Downtown Bristol
2012
December
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December 03, 2012
Student Art Brings Color and Creativity to Downtown Bristol
November
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November 01, 2012
Student Art Brightens the Fall Days in Downtown Bristol
October
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October 09, 2012
Theatre Bristol, YMCA and King College partner to offer theater to children -
October 02, 2012
Student Art in the Heart of Bristol
July
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July 30, 2012
THE CROOKED ROAD NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA DESIGNATION
June
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June 13, 2012
Arts and Entertainment District of Downtown Bristol to offer -
June 08, 2012
State of the Arts Weekend Schedule of Events -
June 06, 2012
New Arts and Entertainment District Announces Plans for Kids Art Camp
May
February
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February 15, 2012
Minds Wide Open 2012
2011
November
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November 10, 2011
A & E Artist Spotlight on The Birthplace of Country Music Alliance
September
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September 12, 2011
Love MAGIC? Check out this Dave Vaught Interview in Top Hat Magic Artist Spotlight.
June
Statement from the Steering Committee
The Believe in Bristol Arts and Entertainment District is all about the arts making a positive difference in our downtown's future. A committee of hard working volunteers comprised of your friends and neighbors who care about the arts has been formed and is taking action!
DEFINITION
The Believe in Bristol Arts and Entertainment District Steering Committee has been charged with the oversight of Bristol's Arts and Entertainment District by the direction of the Bristol, Virginia City Council. The District encompasses an area on both sides of downtown Bristol Tennessee and Virginia.
PURPOSE
The purpose of Believe in Bristol's Arts and Entertainment District Committee is to promote and advocate the District in order to boost Bristol's creative economy and cultural tourism, and to collaborate to develop, encourage, and enhance ideas that cultivate Bristol's creativity.