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AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at The Paramount

February 04, 2012
Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at 7:30pm — The year it opened, Ain't Misbehavin' made history by winning every Tony Award, including Best Musical! Ain't Misbehavin' is an extraordinary musical because it emcompasses 30 show-stopping musical numbers that take you on a journey not only through the Fats Waller song book, but through Harlem in it's heyday. With a dynamic five member cast, and a six piece band who turn the theatre into a rollicking rent party, Ain't Misbehavin' is a night of entertainment young and old will not soon forget! Tickets $30 Adult, $26 Seniors, $22 Group of 8 or more. All tickets are reserved seating. Please call 423-274-8920 for information or visit http://www.theparamountcenter.com/contact.html

Valentine Silver Jewelry Workshop at One of a Kind Gallery

February 02, 2012
Make solid silver jewelry pieces using Precious Metal Clay. Make your sweetie a very personal, solid silver Valentine! Class is $45 plus the cost of your silver. Dates: Feb. 2, & Feb. 9 Time: 6:00P.M.-8:00P.M. Cost: $45.00 (plus cost of your silver*)
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The Beaver Creek Storytellers with Becky Wise at 606 State Street Gallery

February 02, 2012
Join the Beaver Creek Storytellers and Becky Wise of the Java J Jammers at 606 State Street Gallery on February 2 from 7 pm tp 9 pm. Admission is $5, and refreshments will be served at intermission. The Beaver Creek Storytellers of Bristol, Virginia-Tennessee is a non-profit association of storytelling enthusiasts who gather to support the Art of Story.They formed in 1997 when ten storytellers gathered at one member’s office to hone our techniques and performance skills. BCS is dedicated to assisting storytellers in developing their craft, promoting their performances, building a larger audience for story, and providing a community service. Stop by the 606 State Street Gallery in Bristol, Tennessee, on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. and enjoy the storytelling with us. Our performing guests include storytellers, musicians, singers, and poets.

Miss Bristol, Miss Tri Cities and Miss Mountain Lakes Program set for January 28, 2012

January 28, 2012
The Miss Bristol, Miss Tri Cities, and Miss Mountain Lakes Scholarship Pageants are preliminaries to the annual Miss Tennessee Scholarship Program which will be held in Jackson, Tennessee on June, 23, 2012. In turn, Miss Tennessee is the official state preliminary to the Miss America Program. Award certificates will go to the top talent, interview, swimsuit, and evening gown winners. Tickets $12.00 at the door.
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Intro to Your Pocket Digital Workshop at blowfish emporium

January 28, 2012
Saturday, January 28th — "How to Shoot Creative Images with Your Compact Digital Camera" is an introductory workshop designed by award-winning photojournalist Sam Bass to help photographers at every skill level to develop a better understanding of creative image making with any size camera by applying a series of easy step-by-step techniques.Topics to be covered include: Understanding the Camera and Lenses, and How They Work ; The Art of "Seeing:" Good Pictures are Everywhere ; The Quality of Light: Available Light or Flash? ; Color or Black and White?; and, Composition. Cost: $55 per person (Workshop Only), Pre-registration Required — please call (276) 644-1428 or visit blowfishemporium.com for more information.

Viva Vintage sale at Theatre Bristol

January 28, 2012
January 28, 2012 — Theatre Bristol is cleaning house and hosting an amazing Viva Vintage sale! We have hundreds of hats, wigs and ties; super funky jewelry; fab fabric; lots of luggage, and many more amazing finds! Come down to 512 State Street from 8 am to noon and find just what you have been looking for!

Shirl Mikeal art signing at Cranberry Lane

January 28, 2012
Please join us at Cranberry Lane on Saturday, January 28th from 1-3, as we welcome artist Shirl Mikeal for an art signing. Shirley Keesee Mikeal, known by her friends and loved ones as Shirl Mikeal, was born in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Bristol, Virginia. Shirl now resides in Bristol, Tennessee, with her husband Glen. In 1984, while teaching landscape painting classes, Shirl began adding New England style saltbox houses and weathered barns to her paintings. She concentrated on adding fine detail to her images and developed her own style of painting. Her love for painting this type of art has grown immensely over the years.
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"Music Free For All" hosted by Kp Duty & The Corklickers

January 28, 2012
K.P Duty and The Corklickers are hosting a 'musical free for all'. Informal relaxed circle of friends playing and singing fun favorite tunes. Feel free to bring aninstrument and join in. Come early for dinner and themusic will start at 7pm. For more information please call (423)764-3889 or visit 520 State Street, Bristol TN.

M & M Bookkeeping & Tax Services

January 25, 2012
Call M & M Bookkeeping and Tax Service for no wait Income Tax Preparation! That's right you can drop off your tax information and they will have everything completed within 24 hours! $59 includes both Federal & State Preparation and Electronic Filing! Call or drop in 423-573-8455 or 423-366-3478, 12 6th Street, Bristol TN and let Mark help you today.

Valentine's Day at The Bistro

January 25, 2012
It's not too soon to make your reservations! Show your loved one how much you care this Valentine's Day. Bring them to the Bistro on February 14th for our fantastic Valentine' Day Dinner! We are certain that you will see we are offering the best selection and value for one of the finest meals in the area. Call 423-989-3663 or email for reservations now, as we have limited seating and tend to fill up fast.
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Upcoming Events

King College Students' Photography at Bristol Public Library

January 03 - February 29, 2012

Intro to Your Pocket Digital Camera Workshop

January 28, 2012

"Music Free For All" hosted by Kp Duty & The Corklickers

January 28, 2012

Viva Vintage sale at Theatre Bristol

January 28, 2012

Wolf Creek to perform at 620 State

January 28, 2012

BCMA Fundraising Concert to Feature These Undowners

January 28, 2012

Miss Bristol Pageant at The Paramount Center

January 28, 2012

Children''s Storytime at Bristol Public Library

January 30, 2012

Jacob Tipton Music to perform at 620 State

January 30, 2012

Open Mic for Original Music at 620 State

January 31, 2012

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