
Downtown Bristol Blog
FREE Business Basics Workshop at the BPL

The Bristol Public Library and People Inc. will be co-sponsoring a FREE Business Basics Workshop on Tuesday, February 7th from 9:30am-12:30pm in the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room at the Bristol Public Library. Find out if you’re ready to start a business, the steps for starting a business, marketing and customer service advice and the resources available to be successful. They will walk you through every aspect of getting started. The Business Basics Workshop is free, but advanced registration is required. To register, please go to www.peopleinc.eventbrite.com. The workshop will be held in the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room at the Bristol Public Library, 701 Goode Street, Bristol, Virginia 24201. For questions about this workshop, please contact Cindy Green, of People Inc., at (276) 274-2181.
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AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at The Paramount

Saturday, February 4th at 7:30pm — Tickets $30 Adult, $26 Seniors, $22 Groups of 8 or more. Ain’t Misbehavin’ is an extraordinary musical because it encompasses 30 show-stopping musical numbers that take you on a journey not only through the Fats Waller song book but through Harlem in its heyday. With snazzy period costumes, complete with bowlers and spats and ermine and pearls, the dynamic five member cast and a six piece band turn the theatre into a rollicking rent party. Ain’t Misbehavin’ is a night of entertainment that audiences young and old will never forget.
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AUCTION SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH • 10:00AM
THE SUSONG BUILDING — This building is located on one of the most visible corner lots in downtown Bristol. Very rarely will you have a chance too buy a piece of history in one of the fastest growing downtowns on the east coast. This building has approx. 9600 sq. feet of space on 3 floors with lots of great windows that supply a beautiful view of downtown.
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Valentine Silver Jewelry Workshop at One of a Kind Gallery

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

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.
Valentine's Day at The Bistro

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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Beth Holloway set as first speaker for Discovery Series

Keeping with current events, the Bristol Public Library would like to announce the first speaker of the 2012 Discovery Series, Beth Holloway, mother of Natalee Holloway. The event will be held on Thursday, March 22nd at 7 p.m. Holloway talks about hope, courage in sheer adversity, and travel safety. The purchase of a $50 ticket will support Library programs and will provide the ticketholder with access to the Private Meet & Greet at 6p.m., reserved seating to the public presentation at 7p.m., and a complimentary copy of Beth Holloway’s book Loving Natalee. All other seats are free general admission. Tickets and seating are limited. For questions about this Discovery Series event or any other library programs, call 276.821.6148 or email marketing@bristol-library.org.
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B MINE TOTE @ SHOOZIES

JAN 27th — FEB 12th 2012 at SHOOZIES — The B MINE TOTE is so adorable and will make a great Valentines Gift! Spend $100 with any Brighton products and recieve this tote FREE!Shoozies is located at 527 State Street, Bristol, VAor call 276-644-3275 for information.
Upcoming Events
King College Students' Photography at Bristol Public Library
January 03 - February 29, 2012Judy O'Hara and Ken Simmelink: 606 State Street Gallery Featured Artists
February 01 - 28, 2012Valentine's Day at The Bistro
February 01, 2012Wine Down Wednesday at KP Duty
February 01, 2012Annie Robinette to perform at 620 State
February 01, 2012Valentine Silver Jewelry Workshop at One of a Kind Gallery
February 02, 2012The Beaver Creek Storytellers with Becky Wise at 606 State Street Gallery
February 02, 2012620 Blues Band to perform at 620 State
February 02, 2012David Via to perform at 620 State
February 03, 2012SPANK to perform at 620
February 04, 2012AUCTION SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH • 10:00AM
February 04, 2012AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at The Paramount
February 04, 2012Gerald Sheppard to perform at 620 State
February 06, 2012Open Mic for Original Music at 620 State
February 07, 2012Wine Down Wednesday at KP Duty
February 08, 2012JP Parsons to perform at 620 State
February 08, 2012620 Blues Band to perfomrm at 620 State
February 09, 2012Art D'Vine — a gallery hop on State Street
February 10, 2012The Jaystorm Project to perform at 620 State
February 10, 2012Mac Arnold and His Plate Full O' Blues to perform at 620 State
February 11, 2012Watercolor Painting Class by Claudia Rutherford at 606 State Street Gallery
February 11, 2012Open Mic for Original Music at 620 State
February 14, 2012Wine Down Wednesday at KP Duty
February 15, 2012Ryan Ward to perform at 620 State
February 15, 2012620 Blue Band to perform at 620 State
February 16, 2012Celtic Crossroads at The Paramount Center
February 19, 2012ETSU & VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL present A COLLABORATIVE CONCERT
February 21, 2012Wine Down Wednesday at KP Duty
February 22, 2012ACMA presents LEON KISER MEMORIAL TRIBUTE SHOW
February 25, 2012Red Room at The Paramount
February 26, 2012Wine Down Wednesday at KP Duty
February 29, 2012Wine Down Wednesday at KP Duty
March 07, 2012America's Funniest Man JAMES GREGORY to perform at The Paramount
March 09, 2012THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE
March 10, 2012Art D'Vine — A Gallery Hop on State Street
March 30, 2012Art D'Vine — A Gallery Hop on State Street
June 08, 2012Art D'Vine — A Gallery Hop on State Street
July 13, 2012Art D'Vine — a Gallery Hop on State Street
August 10, 2012Art D'Vine — A Gallery Hop on State Street
October 26, 2012Art D'Vine — A Gallery Hop on State Street
December 07, 2012More Upcoming Events »