Downtown Bristol Blog

Mark Bauerlein to speak at Bristol Public Library

March 28, 2011
Mark Bauerlein is a professor of English at Emory University and a former Director of Research and Analysis at the National Endowment for the Arts, where he oversaw studies about culture and American life.
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Bristol Public Library & Bristol Bird Club

March 27, 2011
The Bristol Public Library has partnered with the Bristol Bird Club to present a family oriented, informational, and exciting presentation about birds to our community.
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Reception at Benjamin Walls Gallery

March 26, 2011
A reception will be held on Saturday, March 27th from 5-11 p.m. at the Benjamin Walls Gallery in Bristol, Va.
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606 State Street Gallery Observes One-Year Anniversary

March 26, 2011
On March 26, the 606 State Street Gallery will mark its first year of bringing the very best of regional artists to Bristol. Artists and gallery patrons will celebrate amidst the gallery’s diverse selections of original work, with opportunities to meet the artists, refreshments from 11:00 am — 3:00 pm and entertainment by King’s Grass from 7-9 pm.
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Sneak Peak Bathing Suits!

March 24, 2011
Wm. King Clothiers cordially invites you to our Peter Millar Trunk Show.
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Grape Easel Painting Class 'Wine Bottle & Glasses'

March 24, 2011
The Grape Easel is an experience dedicated to combining fellowship and enjoyment with artistic creation and expression. When you attend a Grape Easel event, you, your friends and family will each be provided with a canvas, paints and brushes with which you will then create your very own masterpiece. Providing experienced art instructors, The Grape Easel highlights one painting per event which you and your comrades will be guided step-by-step how to recreate, while still allowing you to explore your own artistic expression.
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City of Bristol's Transit Division

March 23, 2011
The City of Bristol's Transit Division will host a press conference as they unveil the new fleet of transit buses with new color schemes and technology. The city is replacing the decade old transit bus models with new updated models that will include the best of today’s technology. The buses will begin running on fixed routes Monday morning.
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