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Kingsport Ballet will stage the beloved classic: The Nutcracker
December 12-15
Performances take place at Ballad Health Performing Arts Center - Northeast State
Kingsport - Kingsport Ballet will be staging the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, this December. There will be three public shows plus a daytime school performance with the option of livestream access for school groups. The December 14th performance will also have livestream options.
Tickets are for sale through their website: kingsportballet.org. The company is under the direction of Leonid Flegmatov, former dancer trained at the Bolshoi Theater.
The performances will feature a cast of over 50 area dancers, as well as professional guest artists. The lead role of Princess Clara will be performed by senior company member, Anna Stephenson. Other key solo roles will be filled by the company’s senior members. Clara’s Tea Party takes place that Saturday, December 14th at 5-6pm. Tickets must be purchased separately.
“This is a very popular production, so we encourage audiences to book their tickets early. They are easily purchased online through our website: www.kingsportballet. org,” said executive director, Bertina Dew. Alternatively, ballet-goers may call 423/378-3967.
Other happenings at Kingsport Ballet this season: Classes are now being offered on Wednesdays in Johnson City at Vidya Yoga Fitness Company and recreational tracks are now offered at the school (full and part time schedules) The company will be performing at the annual Kingsport Chamber Dinner in February of 2025. Exciting new works are slated for spring 2025.
What’s In and What’s Out for Fall
I feel like this fall, we’re seeing a lot of the same trends that we saw last year, but we are leaning into the ones that were on the fringe last season. There’s a lot of crossover from last season’s fall fashion trends list, but some were hard to find in the mainstream stores this early last fall, and I’m seeing those everywhere now. And of course, there are a few fresh new trends as well… Ahem, leopard.
Of course, just because something is “having a moment” doesn’t mean you have to wear it. This is just information to do with as you will. Stylish women know what’s trending, and then selectively choose to incorporate into their wardrobes the ones that best align with their personal style, body type, lifestyle, etc.
#1. Wide Leg Jeans: Yes, my friends, wide leg silhouettes
continue to dominate the denim departments at my favorite retailers, and I’m slowly starting to see more everyday women embracing them. I’m also noticing more full length styles arriving on the scene for fall, and I’m very happy about that because I find them much easier to style with boots and other closed toe shoes. Plus, they’re elongating and flattering on most women.
#2. Cropped Jackets: Outfit completing jackets are essential to my fall wardrobe, and this year cropped jackets are making a comeback, probably because they pair so well with wide leg and high rise denim styles. I also like how they look with flares and straight leg jeans. I’m seeing everything from twill to wool blends, and denim is around too.
#3. Skirts: You can wear your
skirts with everything from knee boots to sneakers, and from to pointy toe slingbacks to squared-off Mary Janes; and they can be worn for both dressy and casual purposes.
#4. Vests: Wear your vests now as standalone tops, and layer them over a tank or tee this fall. As far as what to pair with them, I’m seeing a lot of vests (both sweater vests and suit vests) worn with denim skirts, as shown above.
#5. Leopard Print: Yep, leopard was gone for all of a minute, and it’s back. I simply can’t ignore it. It is on just about every 2024 Fall Trends
list I’ve seen, and all of the major retailers are carrying leopard prints in some iteration or another.
A Memory Making Opportunity
Discover the beauty of fresh, local blooms at Harvey Family Farm’s You-Pick Flowers. Just a few minutes from ETSU and Downtown Johnson City, nature beckons. Take some time to escape to a Flower Farm where you pick the blooms that charm you.
This self-serve flower farm is open daily May through October, sunrise to sunset, for you to experience the joy of choosing your very own blossoms from an array of what each season shares. Dahlias, sunflowers, snapdragons, zinnias
and so many more await your visit.
Take in the mountain views, the sound of the stream, and the birdsong as you select your ideal bouquet. Harvey Family Farm is committed to quality and sustainability so each visit is a unique experience of scents and sights. As a self-serve flower farm, each guest has a unique opportunity to use your own shears or those provided whenever it’s convenient for you. This hands-on experience allows you to craft a personalized bouquet while reminding you of your connec-
tion to the natural world. A visit to Harvey Family Farm’s offers you a chance for a retreat into nature, a fun outing with family and friends, a way to brighten your home, and so much more: a memory making opportunity.
Harvey Family Farm has been in existence almost as long as the country itself, and current owners Scott & Jennifer Chisam are revitalizing the farm as they open this lovely space to visitors. If you’re
planning a visit to Johnson City, this is a must! It’s more than just a flower farm, it’s a chance to step away from the busy-ness and immerse yourself in local beauty, fresh air, and the serenity of nature.
Make your plans to take home a bit of that beauty and serenity with your very own picked-by-you bouquet. Blooms are abundant until the first frost (usually around Halloween), and then again starting in May.
Black Friday and Christmas Open House at
Brolin & Bailey
Brolin & Bailey is nested in the heart of historic downtown Greeneville, Tennessee! We offer trendy women’s apparel as well as kids apparel and accessories! We also have incredible gift options too! We are your one-stop shop, we can even gift wrap! The holidays are quickly approaching and we will be having Black Friday deals and Shop Small Saturday deals you won’t want to
Our Christmas Open House will be December 6th from 10am-9pm. Christmas activities thorough out our town will be happening that same evening so grab your friends and come explore downtown Greeneville! You can also shop us online at www.shopbrolinbailey.com
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A kingsport Tradition!
Join us for the 45th Christmas Connection - Artistic Creations Fair
Kingsport, Tennessee – The beloved Christmas Connection, Artistic Creations Fair, is celebrating 45 years of bringing some of the region’s best arts and crafts vendors to Kingsport. This year we will return to Kingsport’s MeadowView Convention Center, in their main convention hall – Convention Center A. This event favorite is sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts.
We are excited to be able to continue the tradition for its 45th consecutive year at our new location, serving the artists and the community! Thank you for supporting your local artisans!
With us you can find unique oneof-a-kind gifts and support artisans in our region. Free Admission all weekend!
The sights, sounds and smells of Christmas will surround shoppers as they shop from the region’s best craftspeople, artisans, artists, and creatives. A few of the items you will find include Country Crafts, Home Décor, Fine Woodcrafts, Leathercrafts, Handmade Soaps
and Lotions, Candles, Jewelry, Christmas Ornaments, Stained Glass, Wheel Thrown Pottery, Fabric Crafts, Needlework, Pet Accessories and Clothing, Glassworks, Handmade Greeting Cards and Paper Art, Snowmen, Santas, Baked Goods, and much more!
As you enter the Convention Center, take your taste-buds over to the “Connection Café,” where you can enjoy country favorites.
Whether you have been enjoying the Christmas Connection for years or you are trying it out for the very first time, this artisan and craft fair has something for you! Kingsport’s Annual Christmas Connection, a free admission event, is to be held November 15 – 16 at the Kingsport MeadowView Convention Center, and is sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts.
Marble Springs State
Fall Events
Broom Making Info: Join us at Marble Springs on Sunday, October 6th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for a very special Broom Making workshop! Students will make a primitive cobweb broom in the traditional style. This lightweight narrow broom is excellent for reaching all the places cobwebs can be foundGreat for sweeping the ceiling too. These brooms are functional but make great decorative items and great gifts! In this workshop, we will learn the basic weaving techniques used to make a broom with natural broomcorn (sorghum). No experience is required for this project. Everyone will go home with at least one completed cobweb broom (most make two).Ticket pricing is $55 for Members and $65 for non-members.
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Stargazing Info: We’re thrilled to invite you back for another night of stargazing at Marble Springs, in partnership with the University of Tennessee Physics and Astronomy Department! Join us on Saturday, October 12th, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM for a magical evening under the stars.
Come and explore the night sky through high-powered telescopes guided by UT’s expert astronomers. Discover constellations, planets, and other celestial wonders, and if we’re lucky, we might even catch a glimpse of a meteor shower!
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, your sense of wonder, and get ready for an evening of fun and learning. Whether you’re an astronomy buff or just curious, this event is the perfect way to connect with the universe.
This event is FREE and open to all ages. Don’t miss out on another chance to enjoy the stars at Marble Springs—see you there!
Fall Frolic Craft Fair & Festival Info: Join us on Saturday, October 19th, from 10 am to 4 pm for our Fall Frolic Craft Fair & Festival at Marble Springs State Historic Site!
Enjoy a day of fall festivities with local craft vendors, cabin-to-cabin Trick-orTreating, and a costume contest—perfect for showing off your Halloween spirit! There will be something for everyone, from unique crafts to fun family activities, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Marble Springs in the fall. Costumes are encouraged, so bring the whole family for a fun and festive day outdoors. Admission is FREE, and we’ll have more exciting announcements on our social media as the event gets closer.
Marble Springs State Historic Site is funded under an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Tennessee Historical Commission.
Dreams Come True
For over 25 years, Barbara and Teri have dreamed of opening a store just like this. They’ve been besties since the early 1980’s. Barbara is a retired insurance agent whose passion is vintage. She is an avid collector and curator of vintage glassware and items for over six decades now but her specialty and love is Pyrex. Her Facebook page is Pyrex and More. Teri, on the other hand, loves décor, florals and so much more. Her background is in tax accounting and retail management. But opening up a gift, décor, floral and more store was a dream of hers. So, Barbara and she combined their loves and opened the Emporium on August 11, 2023. Their first year has been amazing, wonderful customers and support from family and friends have made the store their “Happy Place”. The Emporium also has local artisans and crafters too.
