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Dragonfly Book Bar: Independent Bookstores Day Celebrates its 13th Anniversary
Annual Indie Bookstore event celebrated on April 25, 2026 Dragonfly Book Bar is happy to announce their participation in the 13th Anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day! Dragonfly Book Bar will have 10 exclusive items for sale and as giveaways, from specialized tote bags and books to bookmarks and stickers. Blind Dates with a Book and Kids’ Mystery Books will be on sale, and we will have a variety of freebies for lucky customers throughout the day. In partnership with Libro
17 hours ago


Theatre Bristol Announces 2026 Season of Live Performances and Opportunities
61st anniversary features Charlotte’s Web, Grease, Red, White and Tuna, Deathtrap, The SpongeBob Musical, American TALL Tales, The Mockingbird Sings, It’s a Wonderful Life, and more! Mark your calendars for performances, auditions, classes, summer camp, and other ways to get involved in your community theatre, Theatre Bristol! Theatre Bristol has announced its 2026 season of auditions, performances, and registrations that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country with sh
Mar 4


Believe in Bristol Opens Applications for Downtown Facade Improvement Grant on the “Virginia Side”
Believe in Bristol (BiB) is now accepting applications for its Downtown Bristol Facade Improvement Grant, a funding opportunity designed to support exterior improvements that enhance the vitality, appearance, and economic strength of Bristol’s Historic Downtown District. Applications are open January 16 through March 13, 2026, with grant recipients announced by March 23, 2026. Projects of all sizes are encouraged to apply. The Facade Improvement Grant program offers up to $1
Feb 25


BiB Welcomes Charlene Baker as Main Street Associate Director
Baker’s hiring marks an important step in Believe in Bristol’s continued investment in staffing capacity to better serve downtown businesses, property owners, residents, visitors, and partners on both sides of State Street.
Dec 30, 2025


Downtown Bristol Christmas Tree Village Registration Now Open
The holiday season is fast approaching, and Believe in Bristol is excited to announce that the Downtown Bristol Christmas Tree Village is...
Oct 8, 2025


HOW SWEET IT IS…EXPLORE BRISTOL’S PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE TRAIL WEBSITE WELCOMES THE MANY FLAVORS OF FALL
Trees bursting in red, orange, and yellow, crisp morning air, football, and the scent of pumpkin spice – fall has arrived in Northeast...
Sep 30, 2025


Birthplace of Country Music Names Richard Oakley as New Festival Director
Photo credit: Birthplace of Country Music BRISTOL, Va.-Tenn., (Aug. 28, 2025) – The Birthplace of Country Music (BCM), the parent...
Sep 19, 2025


Bristol Public Library Launches New Audio Booth
Photo Credit: Believe in Bristol August 28, 2025 -- The Bristol Public Library is proud to announce the launch of a new Audio Booth,...
Aug 27, 2025
Believe in Bristol Hiring Associate Director to Help Lead Downtown Revitalization Efforts
August 25, 2025 -- Believe in Bristol, the state-designated Main Street program for downtown Bristol, is now accepting applications for...
Aug 27, 2025
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