Downtown Bristol Events
August 23 | Bristol Public Library
On August 23, BPL will offer Mini Mandala Portraits for registered participants. These intricate, colorful prints are incredibly fun to create, and painters are welcome to add any colors they like! This canvas class begins at 5:30 p.m. in the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room. Supplies will be provided for a nominal fee of $5, and registration is required.
Space is limited, so make sure to confirm your registration with the Bristol Public Library by visiting the Reference Desk or calling 276-645-8781.
August 23 | Blackbird Bakery
B.T. Harris was born in a small town of Missouri and is now currently residing in Virginia. Harris loved writing stories ever since he was a small child and learned to love the creativity of science fiction and fantasy writers such as J.R.R. Tolkien and Jules Verne. When writing the manuscript which is now 'The Legend of Arothe' he started by writing a giant epic poem that eventually become a bigger story that will become the 'Heir of the Dark Lords' series.
When asked what his main focus to influence readers from the series, he replied, "The old Tolkien paradigm; that there is still good in the world and it is worth fighting for." B.T. Harris dedicated his writings to his close friends and family as something beyond words. He lives with his lovable and protective blue-tick healer Darcy Abu.
August 24 | Bristol Public Library
Are you a fan of cake? Then join BPL for "Magical Mug Cakes" in the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room on August 24 at 5:30 p.m. For this class, you will learn how to make mug cakes from scratch. Mug cakes are appropriately named, because they're made in mugs. They're a single serving of deliciousness conveniently cooked in the nearest microwave.
Participants will choose between three delicious flavors: Brownie, Strawberries 'n' Cream, and S'mores. There is no fee for this event, but registration is required. Ingredients will be supplied for registered participants; mugs will be available for use at the library, but you may bring your own supplies if you have a recipe you're just dying to try or if you have a special mug you'd like to use.
For more information, please contact the Bristol Public Library at 276-645-8780.
August 24 | Downtown Center
Blues guitar might be associated with Mississippi, Texas and Chicago, but a man of the mid-South has something to say about that. The city of Bristol, smack on the Tennessee/Virginia border, claims itself as the birthplace of country music. But one of its native sons is making a huge blues noise. The common denominator in all of this is Billy Crawford – raised playing bass in church, then gaining an early hard-rock pedigree on electric guitar. But for the past three decades, he has turned his six-string action toward the blues.
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The City of Bristol Tennessee will host its annual free concert series "Full Moon Jam" on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Downtown Center (Country Music Mural), 810 State Street. Performances begin at 7 p.m. and continue until 9 or 9:30 p.m. through September 28th. Bring a lawn chair or come early to grab one of the 350 chairs provided on-site. Refreshments are sold in the concessions area for a nominal fee. Clean, well-stocked restrooms also available.
Bands subject to change without notice. For more information visit the City of Bristol TN website.
August 24 | Blackbird Bakery
From East Tennessee, The Diamonds play a diverse mix of music, specializing in jazz standards. The group performs at various venues and events throughout the region, including weddings, parties, and restaurants. They have also volunteered at many nursing homes, assisted living homes, and charitable organizations in the area.
August 25 | Studio Brew
The Steele Cookin’ Band is a tribute to all the great jam bands circa August 15, 1969 to the present. If you would like to hear Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds, Tedeschi Trucks, Johnny Winter, The Black Keys, Janis Joplin, Grace Potter, ZZ Top (early years), The Alabama Shakes, Jimi Hendrix, Sheryl Crow, Eric Clapton, then you need to see the New Steele Cookin’ Band.
August 26 | Birthplace of Country Music Museum
The museum's Free Family Fun Day is focused on maker activities and crafts including a 3D printer demo presented by the Bristol Public Library, local artisan Terry Clark creating art from found objects, and more! This event is free and open to the public, and includes free admission to "Things Come Apart."
August 26 | Cumberland Square Park
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mountain Empire will host their 2nd annual Australian Dress Down Under in Cumberland Square Park on Saturday, August 26 from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Entertainment by Gomer & the Three Pyles. Primary food sponsor will be Outback Steakhouse. Beverages by Bristol Station Bar & Taproom and Studio Brew. There will be an 8 week old Australian Shepherd puppy for auction, a 1996 vintage Kawasaki motorcycle and many other live and silent auction items. For more information, call 276-696-9920 or visit our Facebook Page at facebook.com/boysgirlsclubsofthemountainempire.
August 26 | Boyce Cox Field
August 29 | Bristol Public Library
Michael Morgan will return to the Bristol Public Library for a special presentation on "The First Generation of the English Bible" on August 29 in the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room.
Morgan, who currently serves as Seminary Musician at Columbia Theological Seminary, owns one of the most comprehensive private collections of English Bibles in the country at more than 4,800 volumes. His hour-long presentation will showcase a number of these rare books, including a 1611 King James Bible, the Geneva Bible, and the Bishops' Bible, and discuss the English Bible as it has changed throughout history.
Attendees will have the opportunity to view several of these precious volumes beginning at 2:00 p.m. when the meeting room doors open. Morgan's presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m.
August 29 | Downtown Center
The Turkey Creek String Band is an exciting seven-person acoustic ensemble centered in Southern Middle Tennessee. Their repertoire consists of traditional fiddle tunes, folk, western swing, waltzes, bluegrass, and Irish jigs. Their unique triple and quadruple fiddle tunes add a flavor rarely seen in string bands.
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The City of Bristol Tennessee will host its annual free concert series "Full Moon Jam" on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Downtown Center (Country Music Mural), 810 State Street. Performances begin at 7 p.m. and continue until 9 or 9:30 p.m. through September 28th. Bring a lawn chair or come early to grab one of the 350 chairs provided on-site. Refreshments are sold in the concessions area for a nominal fee. Clean, well-stocked restrooms also available.
Bands subject to change without notice. For more information visit the City of Bristol TN website.
August 29 | Boyce Cox Field
August 30 | Bristol Chamber of Commerce
You are cordially invited to a Lunch and Learn that will be heldWednesday, Aug. 30 at noonin the Bristol Chamber of Commerce Boardroomto review current topics in the retirement plan industry for plan sponsors. During the presentation, several key issues facing today's 401k industry and regulations will be covered, including:
- When was the last time you analyzed your plan investments and benchmarked your fees?
- Do you know if you are properly fulfilling your role as a plan sponsor and fiduciary to the plan?
- Did you know that the Dept. of Labor intends to audit every 401k plan in the next 5-7 years?
- Do you know who is serving as your plan trustee?
Lunch will be provided and there is no cost. We hope you will be able to attend. Please RSVP byAug. 25by emailingJoy Krantzor by calling423-782-7990.
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