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the HIGHLANDER magazine Volume No. 45, August 2013 PRESIDENT....................................................................................Julie Donovan 1ST VICE PRESIDENT................................................................... Darnell Sumrell IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT...............................................................Bob Trent SECRETARY................................................................................ Annette Sumrell TREASURER..................................................................................Cynthia Herrell FESTIVAL PRODUCER................................................................... Becky Caldwell EDITOR........................................................................................Emily Woolwine ART DIRECTOR............................................................................... Deanna Grant Committee Chairmen ANTIQUES.......................................................Sandra Darden & Shirley Snowden ARTS & CRAFTS..................................................................................... Bob Trent CREATIVE WRITING......................................................................... Phil Ferguson EDUCATION LIAISON.....................................................................Marva Wheeler HOME & GARDEN...........................................................................Cynthia Herrell JURIED FINE ART...........................................................................Linda Hamilton LOCAL HISTORY & CULTURE ............................................................. Martha Keys MARKETING AND SPONSORSHIP................................................... Becky Caldwell MUSIC............................................................................................Sandra Parker NATURAL RESOURCES...................................................................Merry Jennings PATRONS................................................................................... Sydne Montague PERFORMING ARTS......................................................................... Gary Kimbrell PHOTOGRAPHY................................................... Julie Donovan & Susan Kimbrell PROGRAM PARTNERS................................................................ Margaret Hutson RELATED EVENTS....................................................................Anne-Lewis Vowell SIGNS & TRANSPORTATION........................................................... Claude Worrell STREET PARTIES........................................................................... Darnell Sumrell TEENS/YOUTH.................................................................................. Aline Backes YOUTH ART.......................................................................................Kathy Gibian RISK MANAGEMENT................................................................Deborah Icenhour PRINTED BY................................................................ Clinch Valley Printing, Inc. WEBSITE........................................................................................ Deanna Grant Festival Interns Lindsey Campbell (Milligan College)................................................. New Media Britt Edwards (Bristol, Homeschool)................ Administration & Youth Programs Chelsea Thrasher (Appalachian State University).........................Media Relations Josh Weilepp (Virginia Intermont).................................................. Photography The Highlander is published annually by the Virginia Highlands Festival™ P.O. Box 801, Abingdon, Va. 24212-0801 276-623-5266 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. © 2013 All rights reserved. Contents may not be reproduced or reprinted without the express written permission of the publisher.

Come explore our hidden treasures 6 Welcome 8 Juried Arts and Crafts 10 Opening Night Concert 12 Antiques Market 16 Music Series 25 2013 Signature Artist 26 Juried Fine Art Show 30 Photography 32 Performing Arts 35 Abingdon Dining Guide 36 Festival Guide Map 39 Calendar of Events 50 Sponsors and Benefactors 52 Home and Garden 54 Youth 56 Living History 58 Great Outdoors 60 Creative Writing 62 Related Community Events Events subject to change without notice.

Twitter @VaHighlandsFest Main Festival Page search for: Virginia Highlands Festival For Antiques events search: Antiques Market of the Virginia Highlands Festival

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elcome to the 65th Anniversary Celebration of the Virginia Highlands Festival! During the Festival, you will find many opportunities, for young and old alike, to explore the hidden treasures of our area. Through a variety of venues, you will find antiques, kayaking trips, tours, hiking, educational seminars, music, arts and crafts, history, and many other programs reflecting the lifestyle and culture of Southwest Virginia. You can also bring the kids to Remsburg Drive for age-appropriate activities in the Youth area.

Photos: Paige Barbush/Virginia Intermont

This year’s theme, “The Jewel of the Blue Ridge”, is depicted in the signature art piece by Abingdon resident Nadya Warthen-Gibson. Titled “The Whole Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts”, her piece is a large acrylic painting on plywood that captures details of the Festival and Abingdon in vivid color. These details are her “…thoughts on the Virginia Highlands Festival and…memories from the town of Abingdon as a whole.” They illustrate “…the little things to discover and to treasure in the eye of the mind.” The Festival is a success because of our all-volunteer committee members! Their donation of considerable time and effort has, again, allowed us to perpetuate the vision of our founder, Robert Porterfield, of an environment for exposure to creative expression and the encouragement of interest in leisure time activities through that creativity. We, also, thank the Town of Abingdon, the many businesses, organizations, and our patrons that help make the Festival possible every year. We hope you explore and enjoy our area of Southwest Virginia and the many activities planned for you by the Virginia Highlands Festival! Julie Donovan 2013 Festival President

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Volunteer with the Virginia Highlands Festival!

We need YOU to help make this the best Festival in the region! Receive these exciting benefits! 4 Invitation to the Preview Party 4 Access to world-class artists 4 Unforgettable experiences 4 Free tickets 4 And more!

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For more information visit www.vahighlandsfestival.org

Thank you to our 2013 Committee members and chairmen! Antiques Sandra Darden, Co-Chairman Shirley Snowden, Co-Chairman Larry Bare Emma Clark Vickye Hall Deborah Icenhour Susan Kimbrell Annette Legard Dianne Loomis Alice Nida Patte Redmond Lillian Spicer Catheryn Sturgeon Robert J. Vejnar II Mike Wartella Emily Woolwine Arts & Crafts Bob Trent, Chairman Janice Cowan Jim Cowan Julie Donovan Jamie Estes Margaret Hutson Peta Patton Betsy Pearce Heda Quillen Kris Tracy

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Creative Writing Phil Ferguson, Chairman Rebekah Harris Warren Harris Ben Jennings Merry Jennings Steven Lindeman Brittany Mullins Sean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan Diana Pafford

Carol Fields Leah Fleenor Susan Godfrey Susan Hudson Louise King Liz Mann Nancy Norden Barbara Smith Lynn Sweet Carol Yates

Education Liaison Marva Wheeler

Local History Martha Keys, Chairman Donnamarie Emmert Leigh Ann Hunter Will Stein

Juried Fine Arts Linda Hamilton, Chairman Book Lovers Club of Abingdon Sheri Chaffin Jackie Dolpp Mary Harrington Gary Kimbrell Joyce Samuel Nadya Warthen-Gibson Home & Garden Cynthia Herrell, Chairman Rosemary Blevins Kay Carter Sue Clark Barbara Ely

MAPS (Marketing, Advertising, Publicity & Sponsorship) Becky Caldwell, Chairman Deanna Grant Ben Jennings Gary Kimbrell Tenille Montgomery Buddy Scheerer Alex Veatch Anne-Lewis Vowell Brooke Webb Jason Willis

Emily Woolwine Music Sandra Parker, Chairman Major Pounder Richard Clayton Holly Lilly Marva Wheeler Becca Hughes Natural Resources Merry Jennings, Chairman Jim Cowan Judith Foster Patrons Sydne Montague - Chairman Sylvia Ferguson Joyce Ferratt Louise King Shirley Landreth Whitley Smith Lillian Spicer Catheryn Sturgeon Charlene S. Truhlik Carolyn Worrell Performing Arts Gary Kimbrell, Chairman Rebecca Hughes

Sydne Montague Terri Riemann Anne-Lewis Vowell Photography Julie Donovan, Co-Chairman Susan Kimbrell, Co-Chairman Kevin Plowman Program Partners Margaret Hutson, Chairman Related Events Anne-Lewis Vowell, Chairman Signs & Transportation Claude Worrell, Chairman Major Pounders Street Party Darnell Sumrell, Chairman Annette Sumrell Youth & Teen Aline Backes, Chairman Youth Art Kathy Gibian, Chairman

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We are so excited about the Opening Night Concert! The Return is a Beatles tribute band and they are fabulous! Think early sixties Beatles. Mop tops, black suits, Beatle boots. These guys are meticulous in their look, their mannerisms (“John” chews gum on-stage like John Lennon did), their instruments, and their moves. It’s kind of like being at an actual Beatles concert and makes you feel a little giddy, like you’re seeing the real thing. As they walk on to the stage you almost expect to see hysterical crying girls begging for a handshake. And then there’s the music. All of the early hits that you know every word to and before you know it you’re dancing and singing along. If that isn’t enough, you also get to see Annabelle’s Curse. Hailing from Bristol, they are more than just a local band. Only three years old, they have made a huge impact and developed a loyal fan base and a style all their own. It’s traditional folk with a modern edge. You definitely don’t want to miss this concert.

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Highlands Festival Trolley Stop near Antiques Market 1-81 Exit 14 in Abingdon, VA | Open Daily at 10 a.m. Free Admission | 276-492-2400 | heartwoodvirginia.org

Your Gateway to Southwest Virginia Heartwood: Southwest Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Artisan Gateway Juried Craft | Heritage Music | Local Food & Wine

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Virginia Highlands Community College I-81 Exit 14 • Open Daily 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Closes 5:00 p.m. August 11

Two Large Tents with Dealers from 14 States

$5 Daily, 9-Day Pass $12, Under 12 Free. Please No Pets Allowed. Service Animals Permitted. Dealer

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All That Shines Anna’s Attic Antique Accessories Bedford on the Square Betty B’s Trash to Treasures Blue Heron Antiques Brown & Thigpen Auctions Cabin Fever Antiques Cabin on the Hill Charles Upchurch Antiques Collector’s Corner Dean Feathers DeHerdt’s Antiques Down Memory Lane Dreamtiques Estate Services Flea Market Specialties Flow Blue Brothers Flying Kilt Foxglove Antiques & Etc. Fran’s Fantasies Antiques Freddie King Grandmother’s Attic Heritage House Antiques Hickory Mountain Antiques Hoot and Nana Antiques J & M Finds

Charlotte NC Elizabethton TN Johnson City TN Pittsburgh PA Wilmington NC Lexington SC Beulaville NC Saraland AL Georgetown TX Mableton GA Bushnell FL Kingsport TN Ocala FL Livingston TX Blountville TN Knoxville TN Bean Station TN Lewisville TX McIntosh FL Abingdon VA Chesapeake VA Bristol VA Carryton TN Bland VA Pittsboro NC Paris KY Drury MO

Jerry Lee Antiques Abingdon VA Legacy Arts & Antiques Germantown TN LeRoque Atlanta GA M & E Antiques Leesburg FL M. Sparger Antiques Mt. Airy NC Marilyn Angel Willoughby OH Mister Earle’s Curiosities West Monroe LA Nostalgia Shop Kingsport TN Oma’s and Opa’s Fun Gainesville TX P & S Antiques Lake Worth FL Pam Graham & John Elkins Blue Ridge VA Rebecca’s Secret Garden Drury MO Red Door Antiques Eddyville KY Robinson Antiques Abingdon VA Rosentiques Bristol TN Sterling Treasures Camden SC The Attic Troutville VA The Linen Lady Mt. Airy MD The Lion and the Lamb Fall Branch TN Trudy’s T & T Antiques Lindale TX Willow Country Blountville TN

Dealers subject to change without notice.

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SHOP EARLY AND OFTEN FOR BEST SELECTION! Discover those special, hard-to-find items at this 45,000-square-foot market. For many people, it’s the centerpiece of the Festival. Antique lovers spend days browsing through tents filled with an impressive array of fine formal and country furniture, top-end collectibles, folk art, jewelry, accessories,

books and primitives. Dealers from all over the US offer fine period furniture, porcelain, sterling silver, quilts, clothing, paintings, rugs, and more. Dealers always restock, so be sure to visit more than once! For more information contact Vickye Hall at 276-608-4744.

Early Bird Shopping, Saturday, August 3rd 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Antiques Market Event Tents • Virginia Highlands Community College • Admission $20.00 Join us for Early Bird Shopping at the Virginia Highlands Festival Antiques Market on Saturday, August 3 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. A continental breakfast will be served to Early Bird shoppers. Tickets may be purchased online, from the Festival Office, Antiques Market Committee members or at the gate. For more information contact the Festival office at 276-623-5266.

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Abingdon Market Pavilion

$12 Saturday Only, $8 Sunday Only, $15 Weekend Pass, Under 12 Free Musical roots in our region grow deep. The roots of our traditional old time and bluegrass music can be traced in part to the Scots-Irish who started migrating to Virginia in 1715 and soon became the dominant culture of the Appalachians. They brought with them their ballads and fiddle music. Do you like your music with a little Scots-Irish flavor? Three words: Celtic Music Weekend. From pub-ready stompers and rocked-out traditional Celtic tunes to a sister act who says their purpose is to “unite one and all in the merriment of Celtic music”, it’s the only place to be. Thirteen years running, the weekend promises some of the highest-octane folks we’ve seen in our region. This year’s schedule packs a heavy punch and includes rock versions of traditional songs about knights and knaves, Irish reels, Scottish ballads, long-haired maiden songstresses and gypsies. Maidens IV have fun and it is contagious. They are unbelievably talented with a repertoire flavor of Irish and Scottish traditionals with a spellbinding glaze of original and contemporary Celtic tunes by the band members themselves. Tempest is another high-octane group headed by lead singer and electric mandolinist Leif Sorbye, originally from Oslo,

Saturday Lineup:

Appalachian Highlanders....................................... 1:00 p.m. Tempest.......................................................2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Maidens IV............................................................ 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Sharon Knight....................................................... 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Rathkeltair.................................................... 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sharon Knight....................................................... 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Tempest.............................................................. 9:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Norway. In addition to Norwegian influences their folk rock is a fusion of Irish reels, Scottish ballads and other world music elements. If you’re new to the Celtic rock scene, Rathkeltair is the best introduction band. They are one of the most popular bands on the Celtic rock circuit. Rathkeltair blends compelling and catchy original songs with tight, driving straightahead rock-n-roll, while never forgetting its Celtic roots. Of course when you think about Celtic music you imagine a long-haired songstress plucking her mandolin while singing a melancholy ballad. Sharon Knight is that maiden. Her romantic, distinctive voice and obvious love of storytelling have inspired her musical style that she calls Neofolk Romantique. It’s a Celt Rock celebration! Don’t worry, we didn’t forget the bagpipes. The Appalachian Highlander Pipes and Drums will once again be performing and we can’t wait. They’ve been around for almost 20 years and we still get excited to see them marching out in their tartans. They’re a Virginia Highlands Festival institution, and we hope you’ll stop by to see them. While you’re enjoying all of this awesome music, be sure to keep your eye out for the Misfit Gypsies dancing through the pavilion on Saturday.

Misfit Gypsies.......... Throughout the day on Saturday Sunday Lineup:

Maidens IV....................................... 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Rathtkeltair..................................................1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Tempest.......................................................2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Maidens IV........................................................4:00 - 5 p.m. Rathtkeltair.......................................... 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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Showcasing Up-and-Coming Artists Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

August 8, 10 & 11

Abingdon Market Pavilion Have we mentioned our awesome local music scene? We haven’t? Well, music fans never turn down a good referral, so we’re letting you know about six local bands playing at the Abingdon Market Pavilion on the closing weekend of the Festival. Their styles vary, so if you’re in the mood to rock out or chill out there’s something for you. The pavilion is adjacent to the Juried Arts & Crafts which means you can take a breather after a day of shopping and enjoy some great music. Barlow Gin and the Hatchet Men are channeling some serious rockabilly. Elvis would be proud. Kat Rush and the guys will have your legs shakin’ in no time, pumping out one high-energy hit after another. This Mountain is a collaborative group of friends and musicians making lovely folk-rock tunes for themselves and others. From Johnson City, TN, they have been making music together since the fall of 2010, and have been capturing ears and getting bodies moving in the region. The Addison brothers of Acoustic Reaction have a smooth as silk three part harmony and a creative take on some old favorites. Feel-good Americana music in acoustic versions of classic hits by legends like Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, Grand Funk Railroad and many more is what you’ll hear. Better pay close attention

Free Concert Thursday Wise Old River................................5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Thomas Taylor and HighRize...........8:00 - 10:00 p.m

because you just might hear some new versions of songs by Tom Petty, Jason Mraz and, again, Michael Jackson. Definitely a fun show. Catfish Frye Band is a “Rockin Boogie Blues Band.” Catfish Frye covers all styles of old school electric blues. Duane “Catfish” Frye plays the harmonica from the soul and lead singer Will Dowell sings from the gut. Put on your boogie shoes for this one. Headed by vocalist/guitarist Jamen Denton, Wise Old River, described as EclecticAmericana, blends a variety of influences and instruments that combine tradition with originality. If you like what you hear, hang around for Thomas Taylor and Highrize. These guys play lots of favorites like Conway Twitty, Blake Shelton, Travis Tritt, Elvis Presley. They even play Michael Jackson!

Weekend Lineup Tickets $5/day or $8 Weekend Pass Saturday: Barlow Gin & The Hatchetmen...............2:00 - 3:00 p.m. This Mountain......................................3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Acoustic Reaction.................................5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Sunday: Wise Old River................................1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Catfish Frye Band............................2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Barlow Gin & The Hatchetmen.........4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

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August 8, 7 p.m.

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center $12 at the Door, Children under 12 free

Paul Williams and Victory Trio and Primitive Quartet

“Bluegrass fans love to hear a good gospel tune.” So says Rebel Records when talking about Paul Williams and Victory Trio. It’s true. Many would say gospel and bluegrass are synonymous. You can’t visit Southwest Virginia without experiencing our musical roots. A melting pot of musical instruments, songs and styles brought together through countries and years and molded into what we hear today. Paul Williams has had a legendary career as both a bluegrass and a gospel artist, playing with The Lonesome Pine Fiddlers and Jimmy Martin. He left bluegrass and formed Victory Trio in the 90s and they were nominated for a Grammy in 2000 in the “Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album” category! Primitive Quartet of Candler, North Carolina formed the group while on a fishing trip forty years ago and have been traveling and singing gospel music ever since. Their four-part harmony mixed with traditional mountain shape note style accompanied by acoustical instruments including the mandolin, banjo, fiddle, guitars and acoustic bass, is a beautiful sound.

Gospel singing every Sunday evening from June 2 through August 25. No admission charge — freewill offering. Free refreshments after the performance by ladies of Green Spring Presbyterian Church outside under the trees! Historic Watauga Chapel is a beautiful white church that sits just a few feet away from the spot where the Virginia Creeper Trail crosses Watauga Road near Abingdon, Virginia. Watauga Chapel is sponsored by Green Spring Presbyterian Church. For more information on singing at Watauga Chapel contact Robert L. Gillespie at 276-628-3873. See complete Watauga Gospel singing schedule on page 65.

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Chestnut Grove

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Sunday, August 4

Sunday, August 11

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Matthew Frederick is currently the associate professor of trumpet and director of instrumental studies at Emory & Henry College. Under Dr. Frederickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s direction the Emory & Henry College Trumpet Ensemble has been selected to perform at the International Trumpet Guild annual conference, competed at the National Trumpet Competition, and has toured Austria and Germany. The brass quintet has also toured through the region and the eastern United States. In addition to his duties at Emory & Henry College, Dr. Frederick is currently the acting principal trumpet of the Symphony of the Mountains and has performed as principal trumpet of the Johnson City Symphony, first trumpet player at The Barter Theater, and is an active lecturer on Civil War Brass Bands as well as serving as a clinician for school music programs. For more information contact Marva Wheeler at 276-739-3300 or by email, gentilalouette@hotmail.com.

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Phantom

Friday, August 9, 7 PM

Tickets $10 in advance or at the Gate

FREE Concert Saturday August 10 8 PM

“There are stars in the southern skies…” Admit it. You sang the rest of it. Who can resist singing along with an Eagles song? They take you back to cruising and summer nights. Check out Eagles tribute band 7 Bridges: The Ultimate EAGLES Experience. They’re kicking off Street Party weekend and they truly do the Eagles justice. Hit after hit, they will make you think you’re at an Eagles concert. So, plan to spend Friday night with your family or your friends belting out Eagles hits. It would be a great girls’ or guys’ night out! Actually, you might as well plan to do the whole weekend because local band Phantom is one of those groups that makes you want to dance, so wear your dancing shoes. They play all of the great rock ‘n roll oldies and beach music. The perfect summer soundtrack.

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Tuesday, August 6, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Abingdon Market Pavilion

Looking to let loose and entertain? At this year’s Open Mic Night it’s your turn to shine! What inspires you – music, comedy, storytelling? Come on out to the Abingdon Market Pavilion and share it with us. No preregistration required – just show up! Free recording session with LR Records and Productions, LLC, for the lucky winner!

Tyler Layne Concert & Abingdon’s Got Talent Abingdon Market Pavilion Wednesday, August 7

7:00 p.m. Tyler Layne Concert 8:00 p.m. Talent Competition

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Bring the kids for a night of fun! Talented 5-19 year-olds with an act in singing, dancing, music, magic, or any onstage performance should claim a spot in this year’s Abingdon’s Got Talent competition! The night kicks off at 7:00 pm with a performance by Radio Disney sensation Tyler Lane! The talent competition starts at 8:00 pm. Talent will be judged by a panel of artists including Tyler, and prizes will be awarded to top performers. Come out and support our young stars! To register for Abingdon’s Got Talent, please contact Aline Backes at 276-525-0872 or by email at creative.4.us@hotmail.com.

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2013 Virginia Highlands Festival celebrates its 65th Anniversary as “The Jewel of the Blue Ridge”. The Festival is happy to announce this year’s signature art and theme. 2013 Signature artist, Nadya Warthen-Gibson, resides in Abingdon, VA, and is a member of the Arts Depot. Her work can be seen at the Arts Depot and at Heartwood. Her signature art piece for the Festival is entitled “The Whole Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts.” It is a large acrylic painting on plywood and can be seen at the Abingdon Visitors Center, where it already holds a place of honor on display over the fireplace. “This piece contains my thoughts on the Virginia Highlands Festival and memories from the town of Abingdon as a whole,” said Warthen-Gibson. “The snippets of historic narrative, the wonderful arts scene, the wildlife…the little things to discover and to treasure in the eye of the mind.”

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“Nadya’s work was unanimously the committee’s favorite,” said Becky Caldwell, Festival Producer. “We sought concepts from four different local artists on the

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theme ‘The Jewel of the Blue Ridge.’ Nadya captured every detail of the Festival and of Abingdon with intense color and intricate beauty.” The Festival’s signature art is an annual commission, which carries a $1,000 prize for the chosen artist. Local artists are invited for consideration each fall, and the resulting work is used in all Festival marketing materials as the image of that year’s theme. More information about Nadya Warthen-Gibson, including a full bio, may be found at www.war-gib.com.

Signature Artist Meet and Greet/Poster Signing Nadya Warthen-Gibson

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Arts Depot at Depot Square Friday, August 2 - Sunday, August 11 Exhibit: Daily 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. except Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Whether you’re an artist or a patron you will want to see the Festival’s Juried Fine Art Show at the Arts Depot. Artists from the region and beyond are allowed to submit three paintings, which will be juried into the gallery and on view during the festival. It is always a wonderful exhibit and fun to see the different styles and techniques of the artists. Landscapes, flowers, still life, portraits…it gives you a sense of walking through a story. The Arts Depot is a wonderfully intimate venue, so you really get to closely view the works. Allow yourself time to take a slow walk through, so you can really get a feel for the artists. You can also take in the tour and lecture by local artist Ed Chitwood. Awards Ceremony and lecture is on Thursday, August 1, 7:30 p.m. at the Arts Depot. Refreshments served by the Booklovers of Abingdon. Art Talk with Ed Chitwood is on Sunday, August 4, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Arts Depot.

Arts Lecture and Awards Ceremony

Thursday, August 1, 7:30 p.m.

Art Talk with Ed Chitwood

Sunday, August 4, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Ed Chitwood will view the entire Juried Fine Arts gallery, critiquing submitted art work. Light refreshments will be offered. Ed has lectured and offered workshops on monotype, the history of printing, letter press and currently is the adjunct professor at Virginia Highlands Community College teaching the fundamentals of two and three dimensional design.

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For the past ten years Ed has presented the Art Talks during the Virginia Highlands Festival Juried Art Show, providing insights, humor, and motivation while urging others to appreciate and participate in the creative process. He is honored to be the juror for the 2013 Virginia Highlands Festival Juried Fine Arts Show. For more information contact Linda Hamilton at 276-9444227 or by email, prettypennyfarm@centurylink.net.

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The 1912 Gallery Exhibit If you have time, take a drive to Emory & Henry College to visit the 1912 Gallery and see Dawn Gettler’s installation unrequited. Gettler’s installations are stunning and her use of materials will blow your mind. Dawn Gettler’s art installation, unrequited, opens in conjunction with the Festival on Tuesday, August 6. Following the Festival, the exhibit will be open TuesdaySaturdays through Saturday, September 21. Hours for each day during the festival and afterwards are Noon-5 p.m. In Gettler’s 3-D exhibit she shows a number of installation pieces that are sculpture-like in form. But in substance they are far from inflexible or stiff; in some cases, clearly breakable and floating. She refers to the process used in her work as “making” and says that her making “is not permeable, it is not always conscious, and it is not always fluid from conception to execution.”

Dawn Gettler’s art installation, unrequited, opens in conjunction with the Virginia Highlands Festival on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at The 1912 Gallery.

William King Museum Gallery Exhibits After seeing the Youth Exhibit you need to tour William King Museum. The museum rotates its exhibits so there’s always something new. And it sits on top of a hill overlooking Abingdon and seeing the view is a must. The Panoramic Gallery gives you that spectacular view and also houses local artist exhibits. During the Festival, works of past and present museum studio artists will be on display.

“The Virginia Dulcimer: 200 Years of Bowing, Strumming and Picking” January 18 through August 11, Price-Strongwell Galleries.

William King Museum will also be hosting the Virginia Highlands Festival Photography exhibit in the second floor gallery featuring youth, amateur, and professional photographers. The other two galleries hold “The Virginia Dulcimer”, which explores the instrument’s journey from northern Europe to the Appalachian Mountains, and “UnShelved: Nick DeFord, Daniel Essig, Travis Head & Robyn Raines”. These four artists from all corners of the region together reveal an interest in text-based images, seeing books as art objects, and working with paper in both traditional and alternative ways.

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“Craft Magic” by Nick DeFord from “UnShelved: Nick DeFord, Daniel Essig, Travis Head, and Robyn Raines.” United Company Contemporary Regional Gallery, June 7 through September 29.

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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. except Sunday, August 11, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Photography Intake

Saturday, July 20, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Download application, rules and entry forms at www.vahighlandsfestival.org Photography is meant to be looked at and admired, and what better way to start showcasing your work than by entering the Virginia Highlands Festival Photography Competition? Look at it this way; if you don’t enter you aren’t eligible for the cash prize. No matter if you’re young or old, amateur or professional, the competition and exhibit is open to anyone who enjoys any

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The Fine Art of Photography Seminar with Jeffrey Stoner William King Museum, Admission $15 Saturday, August 10, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Regardless of your level of knowledge about the medium, definitely join Jeffrey Stoner for The Fine Art of Photography, a discussion of the progression of the art beginning with the first photograph taken in 1826. For you O. Winston Link enthusiasts it’s an exciting opportunity to see behind-thescenes shots of his most iconic photographs. These innovative fine art photographers were master storytellers and Stoner will share techniques, from their time and the present day, which you can use to improve your own images.

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aspect of photography. All entries will be exhibited at William King Museum. Cash prizes will be awarded in each category and judging will be done by Jeffrey Stoner. Photographs will include black and white, nature, abstract, animals and people. If you’re not a photographer, it’s a spectacular look through the eyes of others. Don’t forget to cast your vote for the People’s Choice winner.

Jeffrey Stoner

Jeffrey Stoner is known for making photographs that capture the essence of place. His passion is to capture images of the beauty and wonder that surrounds us. From the mystery of a trail leading through the fog, to the beauty of rhododendron flowers highlighted by the first rays of dawn, his images tell a story that touch the spirit. Jeffrey has a lifelong passion for photography but only began selling his images in 2004 after a gallery in Pennsylvania asked to show his work. He expanded his gallery presence in Pennsylvania and then in 2007 he and his wife made the decision to move to northeastern Tennessee. Stoner is represented by galleries in Arizona, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Virginia. Visit www.JeffreyStonerPhotography.com.

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Performing Arts Concert Folk Soul Revival Monday, August 5, 7:30 p.m. Barter Theatre Main Stage Advance Tickets $15.00, $20 at the Door

As it says on their Facebook profile page, “Folk Soul Revival is a harmony drenched, boot stomping, rowdy, rootsy Americana band from the Appalachian mountain region of Virginia/Tennessee.” These guys can really play and seeing them live is a guaranteed good time. Since releasing three albums and being named the 2011 Virginia Band of the Year by the Virginia Tourism Corporation as well as one of the top three Commonwealth Bands by Virginia Living Magazine, it’s always a packed house. Get your tickets to see them August 5th at the Barter Theatre Main Stage. A great venue for an excellent band!

LATE NIGHT CABARET August 2 & 3, 11:30 p.m.

Barter Stage II • Tickets $10.00 at the Door Only

Sponsored by:

Patron’s Event

For your adults-only entertainment bring your own beverage and experience Late Night Cabaret at Barter Stage II. The Barter staff lets their hair down in this improv show that has developed somewhat of a cult following. It is an unscripted, hilarious good time. Be prepared to participate, willingly or not.

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Robin & Linda Williams

Tuesday, July 30, 7:30 p.m. Free Admission for Patrons $15 General Admission after July 24

Robin & Linda Williams have made it their mission to perform the music that they love, “a robust blend of bluegrass, folk, old-time and acoustic country that combines wryly observant lyrics with a wide-ranging melodicism.” For tickets call the Barter Theatre Box Office at 276-628-3991.

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That’s right. Les Miserables. On the Main Stage at the Barter Theatre. Jean Valjean, Fantine, Cosette, Marius. What characters in book or on stage have moved us so much? Pursued by the righteous policeman Javert, convicted felon Jean Valjean seeks to find redemption and protect the innocent orphan Cosette. Songs like “On My Own,”“Who am I?” and “One Day More” are sure to move you to tears. Barter’s original production features a cast of 26 and a live musical ensemble on stage. Their set design is always stunning. Les Mis at Barter is sure to be the theatrical event of the summer. Tickets will go quickly, so be sure to reserve yours now. For the young and young at heart The Barter Players present Mother Goose: The Musical. Old King Cole and his merry subjects are preparing the kingdom for the arrival of that most magical storyteller, Mother Goose. But mischief is afoot, and His Majesty must discover the cause before it’s too late! Come join in the fun as Old Mother Hubbard, Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty, and even Little Miss Muffet go on an adventure in this zany musical mash up of your favorite nursery rhymes. A perfect date for ages two to 92.

For Children: The Barter Players present Mother Goose: The Musical at Barter Stage II, Ticket prices: $12 Les Misérables (recommended for ages 12 and up), Barter Theatre main stage; Tickets $37, $41, $44 Southern Fried Funeral (recommended for 8 and up), Barter Theatre main stage: Tickets $32, $35, $40 For Adults Only Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights Mini-Production (Mature Themes) Hanging Mary, Barter Stage II Tickets: $22 The Gin Game starring Richard Rose and Mary Lucy Bivins, Barter Stage II; Tickets $28, $32, $36 The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead Starring Tricia Matthews Barter Stage II; Tickets $27, $32, $34

Call Barter Theatre for tickets, 276-628-3991.

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Park-N-Ride To make the most of your time at the Festival, park at one of two locations — the Antiques Market at I-81, Exit 14, or Rose’s parking lot at Exit 19 — and ride the Festival’s FREE historic trolleys or air-conditioned buses. Visit the historic district of downtown Abingdon and cut out the hassle of parking. The following locations are Festival sites and trolley stops, every 15-30 minutes unless noted otherwise: AD Arts Depot AMP Abingdon Market Pavilion AM Antiques Market A&C Arts & Crafts Show CTF Colonial Trade Faire HW Heartwood WKM William King Museum* YT Youth Tent *Buses run on the hour between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to this location.

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Sites indicated on map: 4HC 4-H Center ACVB Abingdon Convention & Visitors Bureau AD Arts Depot (Bus Stop) AMP Abingdon Market Pavilion AHS Abingdon High School AM Antiques Market (Parking/Bus Stop) APS Abingdon Police Station parking lot AUMC Abingdon United Methodist Church BII Barter Stage II BT Barter Theatre CAPO Capo’s Music Store CTF Colonial Trade Faire ES Elder Spirit FC Food Country FI Festival Information FO Festival Office FPH Fields-Penn House HMAC Holston Mountain Artisans Center HSWC Historical Society of Washington County HW Heartwood – (Parking/Bus Stop) JHRC Jubilee House Retreat Center

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Festival Town Map

Event locations are shown on map, see page 36

Parking & Transportation

Free shuttles to Festival sites and to Abingdonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Historic District from I-81, Exit 14 (Heartwood) and I-81, Exit 19 (Roses parking lot). Ample parking available. Shuttle Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Schedule subject to Antiques Market Show Sale change without notice. Saturday, August 3 - 11, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Virginia Highlands Community College $5 Daily, $12 Nine-day Festival Pass, under 12 free

Information Booth

Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Arts and Crafts Booth 85. Information on the Festival, Abingdon and the surrounding area. Lost & Found. Festival souvenirs available at www.cafepress.com

Juried Arts and Crafts Show Daily: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Remsburg Drive Juried Fine Art Show Arts Depot (Daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., except Sunday 1:00- 5:00 p.m.) Juried Youth Art Show William King Museum (Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.) Photography Show William King Museum (Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., except Sunday, August 11, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.)

Tickets

Unless otherwise indicated, events are free. Tickets for events at Barter Theatre are available by calling 276-628-3991, (www.bartertheatre.com). Tickets for other events are available at the door or as indicated.

Accessibility

To make special arrangements or to learn more about bus or wheelchair access, call 276-623-5266.

Teacher Licensure Recertification

Events marked with ABC may be eligible. Teachers should get approval from school systems.

+ First Aid

Johnston Memorial Hospital will provide a first aid station at the Antiques Market and the Juried Arts & Crafts Show.

Information About Abingdon

Abingdon Convention & Visitors Bureau 276-676-2282 Washington County Chamber of Commerce 276-628-8141

FESTIVAL INFORMATION 276-623-5266 â&#x20AC;˘ Toll Free: 888-489-4230

www.VaHighlandsFestival.org

Pre-Festival Events Date

Start Time End Time

Event

Location

Category

20-Jul 1:00pm

5:00pm

Photography Intake

William King Museum

Photography

27-Jul 9:00am

5:00pm

Summer Book Sale

Washington County Public Library

Program Partners

27-Jul 2:00pm

4:00pm

VHF Youth Art Show Entry Registration

William King Museum

Youth Art

28-Jul 12:00pm 5:00pm

Summer Book Sale

Washington County Public Library

Program Partners

28-Jul 2:00pm

VHF Youth Art Show Entry Registration

William King Museum

Youth Art

Summer Book Sale

Washington County Public Library

Program Partners

4:00pm

29-Jul 12:00pm 5:00pm

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Start Time End Time

30-Jul 7:30pm

Event

10:00pm Patron’s Event: Linda & Robin Williams

Location

Category

Barter Theatre

Performing Arts

31-Jul 12:00pm 5:00pm

Summer Book Sale

Washington County Public Library

Program Partners

1-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm

Summer Book Sale

Washington County Public Library

Program Partners

1-Aug 6:00pm

8:00pm

Panoramic Gallery Opening Reception

William King Museum

Art

1-Aug 7:30pm

9:30pm

Juried Fine Arts Lecture and Awards

Arts Depot

Juried Fine Art

Friday, August 2 2-Aug 9:00am

4:00pm

Hike the Channels State Forest

Hayter’s Gap Community Center

Great Outdoors

2-Aug 9:00am

5:00pm

Civil War History in Quilts ABC

Abingdon Muster Grounds

Living History

2-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

Gravity Ball

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

2-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

McCloud Concessions

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

2-Aug 10:00am

11:00am

Barter Players: Mother Goose

Barter Stage II

Youth & Teens

2-Aug 10:00am

11:30am

Stream Pollution Workshop ABC

White’s Mill

Great Outdoors

2-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Juried Fine Arts Show

Arts Depot

Juried Fine Art

2-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Panoramic Gallery Exhibit

William King Museum

Art

2-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Youth Art Exhibit

William King Museum

Youth

2-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm

UnShelved: Nick De Ford, Daniel Essig, Travis Head, William King Museum & Robyn Raines

Art

2-Aug 10:00am

VHF Photography Exhibit

William King Museum

Photography

2-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm

The Virginia Dulcimer: 200 Years of Bowing, Strumming, and Picking

William King Museum

Art

2-Aug 10:00am

5:30pm

Express It Face and Body Art, and Youth Portraits

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

2-Aug 10:00am

5:30pm

Quilts of Appalachia

Holston Mountain Artisans

Related Events

2-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

White’s Mill and Mercantile

White’s Mill

Living History

2-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Remsburg Dr.

Arts & Crafts

2-Aug 12:00pm 1:00pm

Barter Players: Mother Goose

Barter Stage II

Youth & Teens

2-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm

Summer Book Sale

Washington County Public Library

Program Partners

2-Aug 4:00pm

5:00pm

Trish Dunn Ventriloquist

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

2-Aug 7:00pm

10:00pm Opening Concert

Latture Field

Music

2-Aug 8:00pm

10:00pm Les Miserables

Barter Theatre

Performing Arts

2-Aug 8:00pm

10:00pm The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead Barter Stage II

Performing Arts

2-Aug 8:00pm

10:00pm Outdoor Viewing of “This Place is Haunted”

Abingdon Muster Grounds

Living History

Barter Stage II

Performing Arts

5:00pm

2-Aug 11:30pm

Late Night Cabaret

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Saturday, August 3 Date

Start Time End Time

Event

Location

Category

3-Aug 8:00am

1:00pm

Abingdon Farmer’s Market

Pavilion

Great Outdoors

3-Aug 8:00am

4:00pm

Ride with the Legend

Creeper Trail

Great Outdoors

3-Aug 9:00am

2:00pm

Guided Clinch River Float

Dungannon, VA

Great Outdoors

3-Aug 9:00am

5:00pm

Civil War History in Quilts ABC

Abingdon Muster Grounds

Living History

3-Aug 9:00am

5:00pm

Summer Book Sale

Washington County Public Library

Program Partners

3-Aug 9:00am

5:00pm

Abingdon Civil War Weekend

Abingdon Muster Grounds

Living History

3-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

Gravity Ball

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

3-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

McCloud Concessions

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

3-Aug 10:00am

10:45am

Dragon Scales and Fairie Tales

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

3-Aug 10:00am

11:00am

Barter Players: Mother Goose

Barter Stage II

Youth & Teens

3-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Juried Fine Arts Show

Arts Depot

Juried Fine Art

3-Aug 10:00am

5:30pm

Express It Face and Body Art, and Youth Portraits

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

3-Aug 10:00am

5:30pm

Quilts of Appalachia

Holston Mountain Artisans

Related Events

3-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

Antiques Market

VHCC

Antiques

3-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Remsburg Drive

Arts & Crafts

3-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

White’s Mill and Mercantile

White’s Mill

Program Partners

3-Aug 10:30am

4:30pm

Duncansville One-Room School Museum

Living History

3-Aug 11:00am

11:45am

Pirate Meet Fairies Parade

Through Main Festival

Youth & Teens

3-Aug 11:00am

12:00pm Kazim Shrine Temple Parade

Main St.

Program Partners

3-Aug 12:00pm 1:00pm

Signature Artist Meet & Greet/Poster Signing

Remsburg Dr.

Arts & Crafts

3-Aug 12:00pm 1:00pm

Trish Dunn Ventriloquist

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

3-Aug 1:00pm

1:30pm

Appalachian Highlanders

Remsburg Dr.

Music

3-Aug 1:00pm

1:45pm

Dragon Scales and Fairie Tales

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

3-Aug 1:00pm

4:00pm

Whitetop: Island in the Sky

Elk Garden

Great Outdoors

3-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Panoramic Gallery Exhibit

William King Museum

Art

3-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Youth Art Exhibit

William King Museum

Youth

3-Aug 1:00pm 5:00pm

UnShelved: Nick De Ford, Daniel Essig, Travis Head, & Robyn Raines

William King Museum

Art

3-Aug 1:00pm

VHF Photography Exhibit

William King Museum

Photography

The Virginia Dulcimer: 200 Years of Bowing, Strumming, and Picking

William King Museum

Art

3-Aug 2:00pm 3:00pm Tempest

Pavilion

Music

3-Aug 2:00pm

4:00pm

Hanging Mary

Barter Stage II

Performing Arts

3-Aug 2:00pm

4:00pm

Southern Fried Funeral

Barter Theatre

Performing Arts

Pavilion

Music

5:00pm

3-Aug 1:00pm 5:00pm

3-Aug 2:00pm 8:00pm Misfit Gypsies

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Start Time End Time

Event

Location

Category

3-Aug 3:30pm 4:30pm Maidens IV

Pavilion

Music

3-Aug 4:00pm

4:45pm

Dragon Scales and Fairie Tales

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

3-Aug 5:00pm

6:00pm

Trish Dunn Ventriloquist

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

3-Aug 5:00pm 6:00pm Sharon Knight

Pavilion

Music

3-Aug 6:30pm 7:30pm Rathkeltair

Pavilion

Music

3-Aug 8:00pm 9:00pm Sharon Knight

Pavilion

Music

3-Aug 8:00pm

10:00pm Les Miserables

Barter Theatre

Performing Arts

3-Aug 8:00pm

10:00pm The Gin Game

Barger Stage II

Performing Arts

3-Aug 8:00pm

10:00pm Outdoor Viewing of “This Place is Haunted”

Abingdon Muster Grounds

Living History

Pavilion

Music

3-Aug 9:30pm 10:30pm Tempest

Sunday, August 4 4-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

McCloud Concessions

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

4-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

Gravity Ball

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

4-Aug 10:00am

2:00pm

A Stroll Through the Vineyard

Abingdon Vineyard and Winery

Great Outdoors

4-Aug 10:00am

3:00pm

Abingdon Civil War Weekend

Abingdon Muster Grounds

Living History

4-Aug 10:00am

5:30pm

Express It Face and Body Art, and Youth Portraits

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

4-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Remsburg Dr.

Arts & Crafts

4-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

Antiques Market

VHCC

Antiques

4-Aug 10:00am

2:00pm

White’s Mill and Mercantile

White’s Mill

Living History

4-Aug 10:00am

3:00pm

Civil War History in Quilts ABC

Abingdon Muster Grounds

Living History

4-Aug 10:30am

4:30pm

Duncansville One-Room School Museum

Living History

4-Aug 11:30am

12:30pm Maidens IV

Pavilion

Music

4-Aug 1:00pm 2:00pm Rathkeltair

Pavilion

Music

4-Aug 1:00pm

1:45pm

Dragon Scales and Fairie Tales

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

4-Aug 1:00pm

4:00pm

Norfolk & Western Caboose

Caboose Park

Living History

4-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Juried Fine Arts Show

Arts Depot

Juried Fine Art

4-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Panoramic Gallery Exhibit

William King Museum

Art

4-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Youth Art Exhibit

William King Museum

Youth & Teens

4-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Quilts of Appalachia

Holston Mountain Artisans

Related Events

4-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Summer Book Sale - Bag Sale

Washington County Public Library

Program Partners

4-Aug 1:00pm 5:00pm

UnShelved: Nick De Ford, Daniel Essig, Travis Head, & Robyn Raines

William King Museum

Art

4-Aug 1:00pm

VHF Photography Exhibit

William King Museum

Photography

The Virginia Dulcimer: 200 Years of Bowing, Strumming, and Picking

William King Museum

Art

5:00pm

4-Aug 1:00pm 5:00pm

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Start Time End Time

Event

Location

Category

4-Aug 2:00pm

3:00pm

Trish Dunn Ventriloquist

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

4-Aug 2:00pm

3:00pm

VHF Youth Art Opening Reception

William King Museum

Youth Art

4-Aug 2:00pm

4:00pm

Art Talk with Ed Chitwood

Arts Depot

Juried Fine Art

4-Aug 2:00pm

4:00pm

Log Cabin Tour

Sinking Spring Cemetery/Cummings Cabin Living History

4-Aug 2:30pm 3:30pm Tempest

Pavillion

Music

4-Aug 2:30pm

4:00pm

Poetry Reading with Sofia Starnes

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Creative Writing

4-Aug 3:00pm

3:45pm

Dragon Scales and Fairie Tales

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

4-Aug 3:00pm

4:00pm

Classical Sunday

Abingdon United Methodist Church

Music

4-Aug 3:00pm

5:00pm

Southern Fried Funeral

Barter Theatre

Performing Arts

Pavillion

Music

4-Aug 4:00pm 5:00pm Maidens IV 4-Aug 4:00pm

7:00pm

Living History Tour of Sinking Spring Cemetary ABC Sinking Spring Cemetery/Cummings Cabin Living History

4-Aug 5:30pm 6:30pm Rathkeltair

Pavillion

Music

4-Aug 6:00pm

7:30pm

Watauga Gospel Singing

Watauga Chapel

Music

4-Aug 7:00pm

9:00pm

Hanging Mary

Barter Stage II

Performing Arts

The Writer’s House: Creative Writing Day ABC

Virginia Highlands Community College

Creative Writing

Monday, August 5 5-Aug 8:30am

4:00pm

5-Aug 9:00am

12:00pm Live from the Festival

Pavillion

Related Events

5-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

McCloud Concessions

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

5-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

Gravity Ball

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

5-Aug 10:00am

11:00am

Barter Players: Mother Goose

Barter Stage II

Youth & Teens

5-Aug 10:00am

11:00am

Washington County Public Library

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

5-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Juried Fine Arts Show

Arts Depot

Juried Fine Art

5-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Panoramic Gallery Exhibit

William King Museum

Art

5-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm

UnShelved: Nick De Ford, Daniel Essig, Travis Head, & Robyn Raines

William King Museum

Art

5-Aug 10:00am

VHF Photography Exhibit

William King Museum

Photography

5-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm

The Virginia Dulcimer: 200 Years of Bowing, Strumming, and Picking

William King Museum

Art

5-Aug 10:00am

5:30pm

Express It Face and Body Art, and Youth Portraits

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

5-Aug 10:00am

5:30pm

Quilts of Appalachia

Holston Mountain Artisans

Related Events

5-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Remsburg Dr.

Arts & Crafts

5-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

White’s Mill and Mercantile

White’s Mill

Living History

5-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

Antiques Market

VHCC

Antiques

5-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Youth Art Exhibit

William King Museum

Youth & Teens

5:00pm

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Start Time End Time

Event

Location

Category

Duncansville One-Room School Museum

Living History

Abingdon Cinemall

Related Events

5-Aug 10:30am

4:30pm

5-Aug 11:00am

12:45pm Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

5-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Living in the Backcountry in 1780 ABC

Abingdon Muster Grounds

Living History

5-Aug 2:00pm

4:00pm

King Creole

Abingdon Cinemall

Related Events

5-Aug 2:30pm

3:30pm

Fields-Penn Lecture Series ABC

Historical Society

Living History

5-Aug 6:00pm

9:00pm

Wine Tasting

Heartwood

Home & Garden

5-Aug 7:30pm

9:30pm

Folk Soul Revival

Barter Theatre

Performing Arts

Tuesday, August 6 6-Aug 9:00am

12:00pm Live from the Festival

Pavilion

Related Events

6-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

McCloud Concessions

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

6-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

Gravity Ball

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

6-Aug 10:00am

11:00am

Barter Players: Mother Goose

Barter Stage II

Youth & Teens

6-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Juried Fine Arts Show

Arts Depot

Juried Fine Art

6-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Panoramic Gallery Exhibit

William King Museum

Art

6-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Youth Art Exhibit

William King Museum

Youth & Teens

6-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm

UnShelved: Nick De Ford, Daniel Essig, Travis Head, & Robyn Raines

William King Museum

Art

6-Aug 10:00am

VHF Photography Exhibit

William King Museum

Photography

6-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm

The Virginia Dulcimer: 200 Years of Bowing, Strumming, and Picking

William King Museum

Art

6-Aug 10:00am

5:30pm

Express It Face and Body Art, and Youth Portraits

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

6-Aug 10:00am

5:30pm

Quilts of Appalachia

Holston Mountain Artisans

Related Events

6-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

White’s Mill and Mercantile

White’s Mill

Living History

6-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

Antiques Market

VHCC

Antiques

6-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Remsburg Dr.

Arts & Crafts

6-Aug 11:00am

1:15pm

Mary Poppins

Abingdon Cinemall

Related Events

6-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm

Exhibit: Art Installation

The 1912 Exhibit, Emory Train Depot

Program Partners

6-Aug 12:00pm 5:00pm

Bridgeforth Design Studio

Youth Tent

Youth & Teens

6-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Living in the Backcountry in 1780 ABC

Abingdon Muster Grounds

Living History

6-Aug 2:00pm

3:30pm

Instrument Making from Household Items

William King Museum

Youth Art

6-Aug 2:00pm

4:00pm

Southern Fried Funeral

Barter Theatre

Performing Arts

6-Aug 2:00pm

4:00pm

Hanging Mary

Barter Stage II

Performing Arts

6-Aug 2:00 pm

4:00pm

Wild Flour Art Showing

Wild Flour Bakery and Restuarant

Related Event

6-Aug 2:30pm

3:30pm

Fields-Penn Lecture Series ABC

Historical Society

Living History

6-Aug 3:00pm

6:00pm

Abingdon Farmer’s Market

Abingdon Market Pavilion

Great Outdoors

5:00pm

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Event

Location

Category

6-Aug 6:30pm

8:00pm

Elderspirit: A Garden Stroll

125 Elderspirit Court, Abingdon

Related Events

6-Aug 6:30pm

8:30pm

Fly Fishing

Washington County Public Library

Great Outdoors

6-Aug 7:00pm

9:00pm

Festival Open Mic

Pavilion

Music

6-Aug 7:30pm

9:30pm

Les Miserables

Barter Theatre

Performing Arts

6-Aug 7:30pm

9:30pm

The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead Barter Stage II

Performing Arts

Wednesday, August 7 7-Aug 8:30am

12:00pm Fly Fishing Demo

7-Aug 9:00am

10:00am

7-Aug 9:00am

12:00pm Live from the Festival

Pavilion

Related Events

7-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

McCloud Concessions

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

7-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

Gravity Ball

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

7-Aug 10:00am

11:00am

Barter Players: Mother Goose

Barter Stage II

Youth & Teens

7-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Juried Fine Arts Show

Arts Depot

Juried Fine Art

7-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Panoramic Gallery Exhibit

William King Museum

Art

7-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Youth Art Exhibit

William King Museum

Youth & Teens

7-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm

UnShelved: Nick De Ford, Daniel Essig, Travis Head, & Robyn Raines

William King Museum

Art

7-Aug 10:00am

VHF Photography Exhibit

William King Museum

Photography

7-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm

The Virginia Dulcimer: 200 Years of Bowing, Strumming, and Picking

William King Museum

Art

7-Aug 10:00am

5:30pm

Express It Face and Body Art, and Youth Portraits

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

7-Aug 10:00am

5:30pm

Quilts of Appalachia

Holston Mountain Artisans

Related Events

7-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

White’s Mill and Mercantile

White’s Mill

Living History

7-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

Antiques Market

VHCC

Antiques

7-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Remsburg Dr.

Arts & Crafts

7-Aug 11:00am

12:45pm Wizard of Oz

Abingdon Cinemall

Related Events

7-Aug 11:00am

1:00pm

St. Thomas Luncheon

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Related Events

7-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Living in the Backcountry in 1780 ABC

Abingdon Muster Grounds

Living History

7-Aug 2:00pm

3:45pm

Jail House Rock

Abingdon Cinemall

Related Events

7-Aug 2:30pm

3:30pm

Fields-Penn Lecture Series ABC

Historical Society

Living History

7-Aug 6:00pm

7:00pm

Dave Taylor’s Magic Show

Pavilion

Youth & Teens

7-Aug 7:00pm

8:00pm

Tyler Lane Concert

Pavilion

Youth & Teens

7-Aug 7:30pm

9:30pm

The Gin Game

Barter Stage II

Performing Arts

Abingdon’s Got Talent

Pavilion

Youth & Teens

5:00pm

7-Aug 8:00

Sinking Spring Cemetery Tour ABC

Virginia Creeper Fly Shop

Great Outdoors

Sinking Spring Cemetery/Cummings Cabin Living History

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Thursday, August 8 Date

Start Time End Time

8-Aug 9:00am

Event

12:00pm Live from the Festival

Location

Category

Pavilion

Related Events

8-Aug 9:00am 1:00pm

Photographing Historic Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park

Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park

Great Outdoors

8-Aug 9:00am

4:00pm

Forest Ecology Hike to the Channels ABC

Hayter’s Gap Community Center

Great Outdoors

8-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

McCloud Concessions

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

8-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

Gravity Ball

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

8-Aug 10:00am

11:00am

Barter Players: Mother Goose

Barter Stage II

Youth & Teens

8-Aug 10:00am

11:00am

Birds of Prey with Mitch Whitaker

SW Viriginia 4-H Educational Center

Great Outdoors

8-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Juried Fine Arts Show

Arts Depot

Juried Fine Art

8-Aug 10:00am

5:30pm

Express It Face and Body Art, and Youth Portraits

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

8-Aug 10:00am

5:30pm

Quilts of Appalachia

Holston Mountain Artisans

Related Events

8-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

White’s Mill and Mercantile

White’s Mill

Living History

8-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Remsburg Drive

Arts & Crafts

8-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

Antiques Market

VHCC

Antiques

8-Aug 10:00am

9:00pm

Panoramic Gallery Exhibit

William King Museum

Art

8-Aug 10:00am

9:00pm

Youth Art Exhibit

William King Museum

Youth & Teens

8-Aug 10:00am 9:00pm

UnShelved: Nick De Ford, Daniel Essig, Travis Head, & Robyn Raines

William King Museum

Art

8-Aug 10:00am

VHF Photography Exhibit

William King Museum

Photography

8-Aug 10:00am 9:00pm

The Virginia Dulcimer: 200 Years of Bowing, Strumming, and Picking

William King Museum

Art

8-Aug 11:00am

1:15pm

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Abingdon Cinemall

Related Events

8-Aug 11:00am

3:00pm

Hot Dog Lunch

4-H Center

Program Partners

8-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Living in the Backcountry in 1780 ABC

Abingdon Muster Grounds

Living History

8-Aug 2:00pm 3:30pm Bookmaking Workshop

William King Museum

Youth Art

8-Aug 2:00pm 4:00pm Lowe’s Workshop

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

8-Aug 2:00pm

4:00pm

Les Miserables

Barter Theatre

Performing Arts

8-Aug 2:00pm

4:00pm

The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead Barter Stage II

Performing Arts

8-Aug 2:30pm

3:30pm

Fields-Penn Lecture Series ABC

Historical Society

Living History

8-Aug 3:00pm

4:00pm

Birds of Prey with Mitch Whitaker

SW Viriginia 4-H Educational Center

Great Outdoors

8-Aug 5:30pm

7:30pm

Wise Old River

Pavilion

Music

8-Aug 5:30pm

9:00pm

Twilight Kitchen Tour

Various Homes

Home & Garden

8-Aug 7:00pm

10:30pm The Primitive Quartet

SW Viriginia Higher Education Center

Music

8-Aug 7:00pm

10:30pm Paul Williams and the Victory Trio

SW Virginia Higher Education Center

Music

8-Aug 7:30pm

9:30pm

Southern Fried Funeral

Barter Theatre

Performing Arts

8-Aug 7:30pm

9:30pm

Hanging Mary

Barter Stage II

Performing Arts

8-Aug 8:00pm

10:00pm Thomas Taylor and High Rize

Pavilion

Music

9:00pm

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Start Time End Time

Event

Location

Category

9-Aug 9:00am

12:00pm Live from the Festival

Pavilion

Related Events

9-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

McCloud Concessions

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

9-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

Gravity Ball

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

9-Aug 10:00am

11:00am

Barter Players: Mother Goose

Barter Stage II

Youth & Teens

9-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Juried Fine Arts Show

Arts Depot

Juried Fine Art

9-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Panoramic Gallery Exhibit

William King Museum

Art

9-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Youth Art Exhibit

William King Museum

Youth & Teens

9-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm

UnShelved: Nick De Ford, Daniel Essig, Travis Head, & Robyn Raines

William King Museum

Art

9-Aug 10:00am

VHF Photography Exhibit

William King Museum

Photography

9-Aug 10:00am 5:00pm

The Virginia Dulcimer: 200 Years of Bowing, Strumming, and Picking

William King Museum

Art

9-Aug 10:00am

5:30pm

Express It Face and Body Art, and Youth Portraits

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

9-Aug 10:00am

5:30pm

Quilts of Appalachia

Holston Mountain Artisans

Related Events

9-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Remsburg Dr.

Arts & Crafts

9-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

Antiques Market

VHCC

Antiques

9-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

White’s Mill and Mercantile

White’s Mill

Living History

9-Aug 11:00am

12:45pm The Princess Bride

Abingdon Cinemall

Related Events

5:00pm

9-Aug 12:00pm 1:00pm

Barter Players: Mother Goose

Barter Stage II

Youth & Teens

9-Aug 12:00pm 4:00pm

Kitchen Tour

Various Homes

Home & Garden

9-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Living in the Backcountry in 1780 ABC

Abingdon Muster Grounds

Living History

9-Aug 2:00pm

3:30pm

Viva Las Vegas

Abingdon Cinemall

Related Events

9-Aug 2:30pm

3:30pm

Fields-Penn Lecture Series ABC

Historical Society

Living History

9-Aug 8:00pm

10:00pm 7 Bridges

Latture Field

Street Party

9-Aug 8:00pm

10:00pm Southern Fried Funeral

Barter Theatre

Performing Arts

9-Aug 8:00pm

10:00pm Hanging Mary

Barter Stage II

Performing Arts

Saturday, August 10 10-Aug 7:00am

10:00am

30th Annual Bethel Schoolhouse 5-K And Kid’s Run Bethel Schoolhouse

Related Events

10-Aug 7:30am

9:00am

Bird Walk

Creeper Trail

Great Outdoors

10-Aug 8:00am

1:00pm

Abingdon Farmer’s Market

Pavilion

Great Outdoors

10-Aug 9:00am

2:00pm

Guided Clinch River Float

Dungannon, VA

Great Outdoors

10-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

McCloud Concessions

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

10-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

Gravity Ball

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

10-Aug 10:00am

11:00am

Brick Walk with Mike Pulice

Fields-Penn House

Living History

10-Aug 10:00am

10:45am

Team Kirkwood

Youth Area

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Start Time End Time

Event

Location

Category 10-Aug

10:00am

11:00am

Barter Players: Mother Goose

Barter Stage II

Youth & Teens

10-Aug 10:00am

2:00pm

Norfolk & Western Caboose

Caboose Park

Living History

10-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Juried Fine Arts Show

Arts Depot

Juried Fine Art

10-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Zappo the Clown Show

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

10-Aug 10:00am

5:30pm

Express It Face and Body Art, and Youth Portraits

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

10-Aug 10:00am

5:30pm

Quilts of Appalachia

Holston Mountain Artisans

Related Events

10-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

White’s Mill and Mercantile

White’s Mill

Living History

10-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Remsburg Dr.

Arts & Crafts

10-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

Antiques Market

VHCC

Antiques

10-Aug 10:30am

4:30pm

Duncansville One-Room School Museum

Living History

10-Aug 11:00am

1:00pm

St. Thomas Luncheon

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

Related Events

10-Aug 12:00pm 1:00pm

Signature Artist Meet & Greet/Poster Signing

Remsburg Dr.

Arts & Crafts

10-Aug 1:00pm

1:45pm

Team Kirkwood

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

10-Aug 1:00pm

3:00pm

The Fine Art of Photography

William King Museum

Photography

10-Aug 1:00pm

4:00pm

Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk ABC

Settler’s Museum

Great Outdoors

10-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Living in the Backcountry in 1780 ABC

Abingdon Muster Grounds

Living History

10-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Panoramic Gallery Exhibit

William King Museum

Art

10-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Youth Art Exhibit

William King Museum

Youth & Teens

10-Aug 1:00pm 5:00pm

UnShelved: Nick De Ford, Daniel Essig, Travis Head, & Robyn Raines

William King Museum

Art

10-Aug 1:00pm

VHF Photography Exhibit

William King Museum

Photography

10-Aug 1:00pm 5:00pm

The Virginia Dulcimer: 200 Years of Bowing, Strumming, and Picking

William King Museum

Art

10-Aug 2:00pm

3:00pm

Barlow Gin and the Hatchetmen

Pavilion

Music

10-Aug 2:00pm

4:00pm

Les Miserables

Barter Theatre

Performing Arts

10-Aug 2:00pm

4:00pm

The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead Barter Stage II

Performing Arts

10-Aug 2:00pm

5:00pm

Edible Plants Walk ABC

Settlers Museum of SW Virginia

Great Outdoors

10-Aug 3:30pm 4:30pm This Mountain

Pavilion

Music

10-Aug 4:00pm

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

10-Aug 5:00pm 6:30pm Acoustic Reaction

Pavilion

Music

10-Aug 8:00pm

10:00pm Southern Fried Funeral

Barter Theatre

Performing Arts

10-Aug 8:00pm

10:00pm Hanging Mary

Barter Stage II

Performing Arts

10-Aug 8:00pm

10:30pm Phantom

Latture Field

Street Party

5:00pm

4:45pm

Team Kirkwood

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Sunday, August 11 Date

Start Time End Time

Event

Location

Category

11-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

McCloud Concessions

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

11-Aug 9:30am

5:00pm

Gravity Ball

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

11-Aug 10:00am

5:00pm

Zappo the Clown Show

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

11-Aug 10:00am

5:30pm

Express It Face and Body Art, and Youth Portraits

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

11-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

White’s Mill and Mercantile

White’s Mill

Living History

11-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

Arts & Crafts

Remsburg Dr.

Arts & Crafts

11-Aug 10:00am

6:00pm

Antiques Market

VHCC

Antiques

11-Aug 10:30am

4:30pm

Duncansville One-Room School Museum

Living History

11-Aug 1:00pm

1:45pm

Team Kirkwood

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

11-Aug 1:00pm

2:00pm

Wise Old River

Pavilion

Music

11-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Juried Fine Arts Show

Arts Depot

Juried Fine Art

11-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Living in the Backcountry in 1780 ABC

Abingdon Muster Grounds

Living History

11-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Panoramic Gallery Exhibit

William King Museum

Art

11-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Youth Art Exhibit

William King Museum

Youth & Teens

11-Aug 1:00pm

5:00pm

Quilts of Appalachia

Holston Mountain Artisans

Related Event

11-Aug 1:00pm 5:00pm

UnShelved: Nick De Ford, Daniel Essig, Travis Head, & Robyn Raines

William King Museum

Art

11-Aug 1:00pm

VHF Photography Exhibit

William King Museum

Photography

4:00pm

11-Aug 1:00pm 5:00pm

The Virginia Dulcimer: 200 Years of Bowing, William King Museum Art Strumming, and Picking

11-Aug 2:00pm

4:00pm

Conquistadors in Saltville - Revisited ABC

Museum of the Middle Appalachians

Living History

11-Aug 2:30pm

3:30pm

Catfish Frye Band

Pavilion

Music

11-Aug 3:00pm

3:45pm

Team Kirkwood

Youth Area

Youth & Teens

11-Aug 3:00pm

4:00pm

Garret Matthews Discusses His New Book

Washington County Public Library

Program Partners

11-Aug 3:00pm

5:00pm

Les Miserables

Barter Theatre

Performing Arts

11-Aug 4:00pm

5:00pm

Barlow Gin and the Hatchetmen

Pavilion

Music

11-Aug 6:00pm

7:30pm

Watauga Gospel Singing

Watauga Chapel

Music

11-Aug 7:00pm

9:00pm

The Gin Game

Barter Stage II

Performing Arts

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Thank you for making this community event possible!

Ball Corporation Bank of Abingdon Columbus McKinnon

Crutchfield Farris Funeral Home Frances Anne Johntson, DDS, PC

Home Town Garage Doors Jerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Signs & Awnings Inc. LR Records and Productions, LLC

Mallory Fine Art TruPoint WFYE-FM

The Virginia Highlands Festival brings more than 200,000 people to Abingdon each year, with exposure online and in print to more than 2 million, regionally. If you are interested in sponsoring this popular festival and reaching new customers, audiences and members, visit www.vahighlandsfestival.org for Sponsor Information.

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Program Partners Abingdon Farmers Market Abingdon Main Street Abingdon Parks and Recreation Abingdon Senior Center Abingdon Vineyard and Winery Appalachian Sustainable Development Barter Theatre Birthplace of Country Music Museum Blue-Gray Historical Society Clinch Valley Outfitters Daughters of the American Revolution, Black’s Fort Chapter ElderSpirit Community Emory & Henry College, 1912 Gallery Fields Penn House

Friends of the Washington County Public Library Habitat for Humanity Highlands Ballet Company Highlands Camera Club of Abingdon Historical Society of Washington County, VA Holston River Soil & Water Conservation District Jubilee House Retreat Center Museum of the Middle Appalachians Overmountain Victory Trail Association, Black’s Fort Chapter Parks Mill Since 1810 Settlers Museum of Southwest Virginia

Sons of the American Revolution General William Campbell Chapter Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center St. Thomas Episcopal Church The Nature Conservancy U.S. Forestry Service U.S. Post Office Upper Tennessee River Roundtable Virginia Creeper Fly Shop Virginia Creeper Trail Club Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Natural Heritage Program Virginia Department of Forestry

Virginia Highlands Community College Washington County Recreation Department Washington County Retired Teachers Washington County Shriners Club Watauga Gospel Singing at Watauga Chapel, Green Spring Presbyterian Church White’s Mill William King Museum

Thank you to our individual donors whose commitment keeps our programs affordable for all.

Benefactors – $500 and up Rose Marie and William Burriss, Jr.

Sue Clark

Donor – $200 - $499.99 Abingdon Mercantile and Frame Gallery Virginia R. Barker Walt and Janet Crickmer Bill and Julie Donovan Isaac and Alice Freeman

Evelyn H. Goldston Elizabeth D. Hayter Greg and Cynthia Herrell Elizabeth Hulvey Joe and Mary Ann Johnson Merry and Ben Jennings

Bo and Shannon Love Larry and Marilyn Miller Henry C. Pratt Drs. Rosalind and Don Reichard Doris Southerlin, Gale and Paige Thompson

Lewis and Lillian Spicer George and Wendy Strawbridge Gene and Catheryn Sturgeon Larry Taylor Sue Watson

Highlander– $100 - $199.99 Lucy Alexander Paul and Beckie Armstrong Don Ault Charles and Carolyn Barry Mary Alice and Jeoff Bodenhorst Dr. and Mrs. James H. Bowden, Jr. Jane-Helen Bryan Joe and Susan Chase Bill and Betty Cline Jimmy and Lovis Countiss Jim and Janice Cowan Dr. and Mrs. Larry H. Cox Phil and Linda Crane Gary and Bobbie Cutlip Sandra Coomes Darden Dick and Julie Davidson Henry Dawson Stevan and Marsha Demase Ron and Nancy Domst Mrs. Peggy Dickenson Donaldson

John and Jana Dreyzehner Lu Ellsworth and Phyllis Hatcher David and Barbara Farris Hugh and Annette Ferguson Joyce H. Ferrett Rachel Fowlkes Dr. and Mrs. James L. Gardner Dr. and Mrs. F. B. Gent Martha F. Gibson Robert and Estella Gilmer Steve and Anita Givens Blue Gotham Drema D. Grau Vaughn and Mary Groves Andrew J. Hargroves Stephen and Sallie Hodges Susan and Rick Humphreys Jan and Sam Hurt Joe and Suzanne Hutton Jim and Diana Johnson

Dr. Douglas E. Arnold Patty Blackwell Lowell and Rosemary Blevins Charlotte L. Brillhart Allyn Callaway Jeff and Kay Carter Riley and Emma Clark Carl and Carolyn Clarke Trudy Ann Dayton

I. B. Dent Joe W. and Janet M. Derting Eva Edmondson Sylvia Ferguson Doris J. Fleenor Rosalie Fratto Linda G. Fritsch Rebecca Harrington J. C. Hitz

Patrons – $50 - $99.99

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Frances Anne Johnston, DDS Mr. and Mrs. James Jones Gary and Susan Kimbrell Elizabeth and Randy Lowe Ann and Bruce Mathews George and Nancy Metcalf Jean and Calvin Miller Pete and Sydne Montague Mary Ann and French Moore, Jr. Bill and Janet Munk Linda Neal Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Nicewonder Jim and Kate Parks Thomas C. Phillips, Jr. Lee and Helen Price Charlie and Heda Quillin Patte Moore Redmond Neel Rich Richard Rose Jenny Saul Skid Hoskins Bob Horsch Pauline (Penny) Howard Lois Humphreys Margaret Hutson Peggy J. Johnson Louise King Shirley G. Landreth John D. Lentz, DDS.

Buddy and Sylvia Scheerer Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Semancik Amanda E. Shaffer Kenneth, Doris and Sidney Shuman Alexandra Skidmore and James Warden Baird and Sandy Smith David H. Smith and Mia R. Wessels Ron and Shirley Snowden Mary B. Stuart Mrs. William A. Stuart Eric and Joanne Thiesson Wayne and Ellen Thomas Mike and Mary Tully Mickey and Doris Tyler Jack and Sylvia White Dr. and Mrs. F. David Wilkin Claude and Carolyn Worrell Jim and Sally Worth David and Linda Wynne

Heidi and Howard McElroy William and Diana Pafford Elizabeth W. Seaver Whitley H. Smith Mae H. Turner Anne-Lewis Vowell Jim and Carol Yates

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Kitchen Tours August 8 & 9

Various Abingdon Homes

Twilight Kitchen Tour

Thursday, August 8, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m., $35

Kitchen Tour

Friday, August 9, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m., $15 Limited tickets so get yours early

Still looking for inspiration for that kitchen makeover? A great way to get ideas is to find what you like in other kitchens. What better way to do that than a kitchen tour? The Home and Garden Kitchen Tours are always popular events, showcasing a selection of beautiful kitchens ranging in style. You’ll see everything from a remodeled 1960s ranch to a home plan that was completely designed around the kitchen plan. We’re sure you’ll find something in each one that you’ll want to add to your design. Even if you’re not looking for inspiration, it’s a beautiful tour, especially the Twilight Tour. You have to get your tickets early because they fill up quick.

A Tasting of Virginia Wines

Advance tickets online at www.vahighlandsfestival.org or by calling 276.623.5266

Monday, August 5, 6 p.m., Tickets $25 Back by Popular Demand

It’s time for a road trip. Wouldn’t it be fun to hop in the car and drive from one end of the state to the other on a winery tour? Don’t go packing a bag just yet. You can visit some of the Commonwealth’s best, award-winning wineries in one place. The Home and Garden Committee has put together “A Taste of Virginia’s Wines” at

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Heartwood: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway. The tasting features an array of Virginia wines, and they’ll also have beer! Toss in gourmet food pairings using locally grown ingredients and you can’t pass it up. Mark your calendar for August 5th at 6:00 p.m.

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Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive Daily 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

“Honey, what are we going to do with the kids?” We’ve got you covered. You come to the Virginia Highlands Festival to see juried arts and crafts, fine art, photography, music, theater and more, right? So should your children and grandchildren. If you worry that the Virginia Highlands Festival won’t engage your children, don’t. We have an abundance of family-friendly shows, activities and events. It’s a child’s paradise. In fact, in addition to all of the fun stuff we adults enjoy, they also get carnival games, face painting, magic shows, clowns and the circus! There are events galore for children of all ages. Your young artist can enter the Youth Art Show, on exhibit at William King Museum throughout the festival, and maybe even win an award. There’s a pop music concert featuring Tyler Lane, Story Time, a puppet show featuring a real “live” 8-ft. dragon (you know you’re intrigued), and a pirate/fairy parade to boot! Kids who participate in the parade should be at Cummings St. and Remsburg Drive by 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, in costumes with decorated bicycles or wagons in pirate or fairy style. Judging will take place after completion of parade at the Youth Tent.

Those creative minds can learn to make instruments from household items, books and wooden toys. And if they just need to release some energy there are plenty of activities to help them get the sillies out. If you do get them calmed down, head over to portrait artist Aline Backes to preserve your memory with a quick sketch or portrait in charcoal, pastel or oil, or maybe a fun caricature. And be on the lookout for ventriloquist Trish Dunn strolling through Arts & Crafts.

For a wild, out-of-this-world experience be sure to take a ride in the Gravity Ball, a low gravity simulator. Astronauts in the Kennedy Space Center use a similar machine to train with. And Lowe’s will be doing a build-aworkshop where kids of all ages can create a wooden toy. Come join the fun. It doesn’t matter which day you’re visiting the festival, it’s sure to be packed with activities for your little and big kids, and adults, too. And it’s convenient because almost all of the youth activities are centrally located on Remsburg Drive, adjacent to the Arts & Crafts Show. So bring the whole family and have a great time!

Event Schedule Youth Art Show Entry Registration

Youth Art Opening Reception

Saturday, July 27 - Sunday, July 28, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (at WKM)

Sunday, August 4, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (at WKM)

McCloud Concessions

Washington County Public Library

Friday, August 2 - Sunday, August 11, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Monday, August 5, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

The Barter Players present Mother Goose: The Musical

Bridgeforth Design Studio

Friday, August 2 - Saturday, August 3

Tuesday, August 6, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Trish Dunn Ventriloquist

Instrument Making from Housefold Items

Friday, August 2, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 3, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 4, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 6, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm (at WKM)

Gravity Ball

Abingdon’s Got Talent

Friday, August 2 - Sunday, August 11, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Youth Portraits by Aline Backes

Friday, August 2, - Sunday, August 11, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Express It Face and Body Art

Friday, August 2 - Sunday, August 11, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Dragon Scales and Faerie Tales

Saturday, August 3, 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 4, 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Pirates Meet Fairies Parade

Saturday, August 3, 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

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Magic Taylor

Wednesday, August 7, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday, August 7, 7:00 p.m. (at Pavilion)

Tyler Lane Concert Wednesday, August 7, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (at Pavilion)

Lowe’s Workshop

Thursday, August 8, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Bookmaking Workshop

Thursday, August 8, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Team Kirkwood

Saturday, August 10, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m., 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. and 4:00 4:45 p.m., Sunday, August 11, 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. and 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.

Zappo the Clown Show/Balloon Twisting

Saturday, August 10 - Sunday, August 11, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Okay folks, time for a history lesson. No groaning. It’s going to be fun!

that was occupied by invading Union troops late in the war.

Do you know that Abingdon has nine properties on the National Register of Historic places? Or that our 20-block historic district falls under design guidelines that help protect the character of the area, which includes properties dating back to the late 1700s? How about that the Tavern is not only the oldest building in Abingdon but also one of the oldest west of the Blue Ridge?

Be sure to take the tour of Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum and see what ‘modern’ home living was like back then. If you are looking to travel a little farther back in time to Colonial days, that’s definitely doable. Local groups are reliving yesteryear in the backcountry on the Muster Grounds, and crafters and tradesmen will be selling their wares at the Colonial Trade Faire, so do some Colonial-style shopping.

Abingdon is a town focused on history and historic preservation, and the Festival’s Living History program is a great way to learn a lot about our town and region (and country), or brush up on what you already know. And, history buff or not, it is always fascinating to see the past brought to life. So don your hoop skirts and your forage hats and head over to the Muster Grounds for Civil War Weekend to talk to Gen. Robert E. Lee about life during the War between the States and see the home, ‘Retirement’,

Take a walk through Sinking Spring Cemetery and join the Living History tour for a glimpse into the personal lives of local families. The cemetery is hands down one of the most beautiful places in town. If you need to unwind a bit, there are a lot of lectures and short tours (one-room schoolhouse, restored mill), and you can end the day at the Muster Grounds with a picnic and an outdoor viewing of a documentary about the Civil War’s impact on our region and the ghost stories it left behind.

Event Schedule 2013 Colonial Trade Faire

Log Cabin Tours

Friday, August 2, - Sunday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 4, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

• Pepe’s Possibles, Dave Kazmark • Larry’s Emporium, Larry and Shelia Ard • Split Rails, Richard Flick • Burning J Forge, John Scroggin • Bows of Wood, Vinson Miner • Lady of Letters, Jillian Knight-Miner • J. David and Renee Gillespie • Dan’l B. Perkins, Potter White’s Mill and Mercantile

Living History Tour of Sinking Spring Cemetery

Friday, August 2 - Sunday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Film -- This Place is Haunted

Friday, August 2 - Saturday, August 3, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Abingdon Civil War Weekend

Saturday, August 3 - Sunday, August 4, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Civil War History in Quilts

Friday, August 2, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, August 3-4, 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.

Duncansville One-Room School Museum

Saturday, August 3 - Monday, August 5, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Norfolk & Western Caboose Open

Sunday, August 4, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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Sunday, August 4, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

“Living in the Backcountry in 1780”

Monday, August 5 - Sunday, August 11, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Fields-Penn Lecture Series @ the Depot

Monday, August 5, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Water Wheels and Water Mills of Washington County Tuesday, August 6, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Roots Running Deeper: Our Melungeon Heritage Wednesday, August 7, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Talking Appalachia Thursday, August 8, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Clay to Kiln: Pottery of Washington County Friday, August 9, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Built to Last: A Historical Account of Brick Making in Washington County

Brick Walk with Mike Pulice

Saturday, August 10, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Norfolk & Western Caboose Open

Saturday, August 10, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Conquistadors at Saltville - Revisited Sunday, August 11, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

See Calendar Listings, starting on page 39, for event locations.

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Photo courtesy of Mike Piery and the HSWCV

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Workshops in Fiction, Poetry, Creative Non-Fiction, and Drama Virginia Highlands Community College, Keyster-Aday Theater Monday, August 5, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration Fee $30

Please join us on Monday, August 5th for the Creative Writing Day of the Virginia Highlands Festival. Now known as The Writer’s House, it features award-winning writers and performers: novelist Silas House, VA Poet Laureate Sofia Starnes, poet/author Jim Minick, and the Barter Theatre’s Nick Piper. The writing seminars will be held at its new “house,” Virginia Highlands Community College. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in the lobby outside the Keyser-Aday Theatre, followed by introductions and brief readings by the guest writers, beginning at 9:00 am. The main events of the day will be morning and afternoon sessions with the writers at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. There will be opportunities for book sales and signings, between seminars, before breaking for lunch on your own in the historic town of Abingdon.

Attendees may pay in cash or by check at check-in the morning of the event, checks payable to Virginia Highlands Festival. If wishing to pay by another method, please contact the festival office at 276-623-5266. For detailed information on the day’s events, visit the Virginia Highlands Festival website at www.vahighlandsfestival.org. In addition to the full day of seminars, join us for a poetry reading with Sofia Starnes on Sunday, August 4 at 2:30 p.m. at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Abingdon. This reading is free to the general public. Questions about The Writer’s House, contact Phil Ferguson, chair, pferguson@vhcc.edu.

Schedule: 8:30 a.m.............................................................................Registration: $30 9:00 a.m.............................................. Introductions and readings of writers 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m................................................ AM writing workshops 12:00-12:30............................................................. Book signings and sales 12:30-1:45.................................................................... Lunch (on your own) 2:00-4:00................................................................... PM writing workshops

Poetry Reading with Sofia St. Thomas Episcopal Church Sunday, August 4, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm, Free Admission Garret Mathews Book Discussion Washington County Public Library Conference Room Sunday, August 11, 2013, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Free Admission

Workshops: “A Crash Course in Fiction Craftsmanship” by Silas House (AM & PM) Silas House will offer an intensive “crash course in fiction” writing workshop that will focus on creating vivid beginnings and characterizations, conjuring effective sense of place, writing the best dialogue, and more. “Mood: From Creative Setting to Vessel for Meaning” by Sofia Starnes (AM) This poetry seminar will explore the role of mood in poetry: how the creative mood ushers in a poem, what role mood plays in a poem, how it bears and actually becomes the meaning of a poem. “Out of Emotion, Into Image” by Sofia Starnes (PM) This poetry seminar will focus on the journey we take, as poets, from an emotion-laden, inner event to an objective image. We’ll explore how the

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emotion that fuels a poem must rely on imagery for its survival, and how we can maximize the tension between the two for the making of a poem. “Dramaturgy for the Stage” by Nicholas Piper (AM) What is dramaturgy, anyway? What role does it play in the shaping of a new play? This workshop will offer tips on everything from developing your new play to preparing your play for submission. “Playing with Time” by Jim Minick (PM) When we write, we become gods, creating a world with every page. So as gods, we have many gifts, one of them being the ability to play with time. The diverse ways that writers manipulate time on the page, from the micro-level to the macro, will be explored in this workshop.

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About the Authors Silas House is the nationally bestselling author of five novels, three plays, and one work of creative nonfiction. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Newsday, Oxford American, Sojourner’s, and many other publications. A former commentator for NPR’s “All Things Considered,” he is now the host of a popular radio show, “Hillbilly Solid,” where he has interviewed artists such as Ashley Judd, Barbara Kingsolver, bell hooks, and many others. House’s writing has been awarded the Appalachian Book of the Year, the Kentucky Novel of the Year (twice), the Parents Choice Award, the New York Public Library Storylines Prize, the Foreword Book of the Year, The Intellectual Freedom Award, the Hobson Medal for Literature, and many other honors, and was twice a finalist for the Southern Book Critics Circle Prize. He currently serves on the fiction faculty of the Spalding University MFA in Creative Writing and as the NEH Chair in Appalachian Studies at Berea College. A native of Eastern Kentucky, he presently lives in Berea, Kentucky.

on Christianity and Literature Poetry Prize, the 2005 Superior Achievement Award in Poetry of the Virginia Writer’s Club, two Pushcart Prize nominations, ten finalist commendations in national and international competitions, and listings in Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in America, and Who’s Who of American Women. In 2009, she was designated a Distinguished Scholar by Union College (Kentucky).

Sofia M. Starnes, Virginia’s Poet Laureate (20122014) is the author of five poetry collections. Her chapbook, The Soul’s Landscape (Aldrich, 2002), was selected by then U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins as one of two co-winners of the 2001 Aldrich Poetry Prize. Her first full-length poetry book, A Commerce of Moments (Pavement Saw Press, 2003), won the Editor’s Prize in the 2001 Transcontinental Poetry Award competition and was named Honor Book in the 2004 Virginia Literary Awards competition. In 2008, her chapbook, Corpus Homini: A Poem for Single Flesh, was awarded the Whitebird Poetry Series Prize and published by Wings Press, who also issued her fourth collection Fully Into Ashes, a full-length book, in 2011. In 2012, Franciscan University Press published Love and the Afterlife, a limited-edition, signed and numbered, invited chapbook, as part of the university’s poetry series. Additionally, Starnes is the editor of Four Virginia Poets Laureate, 2004-2012: An Anthology and Reader’s Guide, compiled at the request of the Poetry Society of Virginia and published by Cedar Creek Press (VA) in January 2013.

Nicholas Piper is an Associate Artistic Director at Barter Theatre in charge of New Play Development as well as a member of the Resident Acting Company. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, he has dedicated himself to the fostering of new works in several different capacities. For the past seven years he has served as the Director of Barter Theatre’s Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights (AFPP), a new play festival dedicated to giving voice to the stories and the playwrights of the Appalachian Region. He has helped develop dozens of new plays that have gone on to full production on Barter’s stages as well as regional theatres across the country. One of those, Black Pearl Sings by Frank Higgins, was one of the top ten produced plays in the country in 2010, as listed by American Theatre Magazine. As an actor and director, he has spent much of his career working closely with playwrights, originating dozens of roles and directing several world premieres.

Jim Minick is the author of The Blueberry Years, a memoir that won the Best Nonfiction Book of the Year from Southern Independent Booksellers Association. Minick is also the author of two books of poetry, Her Secret Song and Burning Heaven, a collection of essays, Finding a Clear Path, and editor of All There Is to Keep by Rita Riddle. His work has appeared in many publications including Shenandoah, Orion, San Francisco Chronicle, Encyclopedia of Appalachia, Conversations with Wendell Berry, The Sun, and Wind. He lives in the mountains of Virginia.

Starnes has received various recognitions for her poetry. In addition to those mentioned above, she is the recipient of a Poetry Fellowship from the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the 1997 Rainer Maria Rilke Poetry Prize, the Editor’s Prize in the 2002 Marlboro Prize in Poetry competition, the 2004 Conference

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Friends of the Library Book Sale Friday, July 26 – Sunday, August 4 Washington County Public Library

Friday, July 26, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (FOL members only) Saturday, July 27, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 28 – Friday, August 2, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 3, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 4, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Bag Sale Books, magazines, videos and more on sale. Preview Night is July 26, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The library is located at 205 Oak Hill Street. FOL memberships are available at the door. Proceeds support programs and services of the Washington County Library. Call 276-676-6222 for more information or visit www.wcpl.net.

“Who’s Afraid of Virginia’s Wolves” Coloring Book Daily 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Festival Information Tent and Abingdon Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

Purchase a coloring book for $5.00 in support of Abingdon Main Street. Features adventures of a local wolf pup. Great for kids and adults.

Monday, August 5, 2013, 11:00 am Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (G), 100 minutes, 1971 Monday, August 5, 2013, 2:00 pm Elvis Week! King Creole (PG) starring Elvis, 116 minutes, 1958 Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 11:00 am Mary Poppins (G) 139 minutes, 1964 Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 11:00 am Wizard of Oz (G) 101 minutes, 1939 Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 2:00 pm Elvis Week! Jail House Rock (PG) Staring Elvis, 96 minutes, 1957 Thursday, August 8, 2013, 11:00 am Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (G) 144 minutes, 1968 Friday, August 9, 2013, 11:00 am The Princess Bride (PG) 98 minutes Friday, August 9, 2013, 2:00 pm Elvis Week! Viva Las Vegas

Abingdon Cinemall, 721 East Main Street www.cinemall.com

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Live From the Festival

Monday, August 5- Friday, August 9 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Abingdon Market Pavilion Presented by Rusty Cury Join Festival staff and presenters for a live morning radio broadcast from the Abingdon Market Pavilion. Zazzy’s will bring coffee for purchase. Come and see live interviews with Festival artists, musicans, and other presenters.

St. Thomas Luncheon

Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Saturday, August 10, 2013, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Kazim Shrine Temple Parade

Saturday, August 3, 2013, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Annual parade of Shriners from Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee. Also included this year are military, police and fire department entries as a salute to our veterans and servicemen and women. Parade will begin at Frost Funeral Home on East Main Street and end at Southern States on West Main Street. For more information contact Marty Jessee by email, mjessee@berryhomecenter.com or call 276-628-8136 or 276-356-3781.

Enjoy quiche or ham rolls, salad, dessert and a drink,, all for $8, under 12 $5. For more information contact Margaret Hutson at 276-944-3918.

30th Annual Schoolhouse 5K and Kid’s Run Saturday, August 10, 2013, 7:00 am - 10:00 am Presented by Washington County Recreation Department

Join us Saturday, August 10, for the 30th Annual Schoolhouse 5K and Kid’s Mile and Benefit Walk. On-site registration begins at 7:15 a.m. Races begin at 8:15 a.m. Pre-registeration Fees: 5K $13, Kid’s Mile and Mile Walk $10, On-site Registration Fees: 5K $15, Kid’s Mile and Mile Walk $12 Continued on next page

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Related Community Events continued The Bethel Schoolhouse 5K is sanctioned by the State of Franklin Track Club as a King and Queen Points Race. Kid’s Mile is certified as Festival of Miles event. T-Shirts are given to all participants, trophies to 5K overall and age group winners, and participation medals are given to the Kid’s Milers. All race proceeds go to benefit The Lauren Cole Scholarship Fund. For more information or to pre-register, contact Keith Owens at 276-5251385 or by email, kowens@washcova.com.

ElderSpirit: A Garden Stroll

Tuesday, August 6, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Elder Spirit Community, 192 Highland Street SE, Abingdon

Wild Flour Art Show

Join Abingdon’s ElderSpirit Community members for an early-evening stroll through their gardens to enjoy beautiful flowers and bountiful vegetables and learn from each gardener the story and inspiration for his or her garden. ElderSpirit is a senior co-housing community of mutual support and late-life spirituality.

Tuesday, August 6, 2:00- 4:00 p.m. Wild Flour Bakery, 24443 Lee Highway, Abingdon Presented by Donna McIntyre

Soothing music will entertain you while you enjoy homemade cookies and iced tea on the plaza and visit with residents about the community and their lives here in Abingdon.

View paintings, jewelry, handmade crafts and more by local artists on display in the Campbell House, a Victorian-era farmstead built in 1896. Adjacent to I-81 Exit 19, it now houses the Wild Flour Bakery, Restaurant and Gift Shop. The walls of the bakery are decorated with paintings in various mediums, by a diverse group of local artists including Virginia Highlands Festival 2013 signature artist, Nadya Warthen-Gibson. The Art Show will be held on Tuesday, August 6 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Enjoy refreshments as you view art by local artists, artwork, crafts and gifts for sale. For more information visit www.wildflourofabingdon.com or call 276-676-4221.

ElderSpirit community in Abingdon, Virginia is a unique intentional community that has combined many components in such a way that a lifestyle for pro-active elders has purpose and meaning. The components are: co-housing in a mixed income community, member-management, spirituality, and mutual support.

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For more information contact Sally Hoover by email, sallyhoov@gmail.com, call 276-492-0019 or visit www.elderspirit.org.

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Watauga Gospel Singing

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Watauga Chapel Sunday, August 4 and11, 6:30 p.m.

Gospel singing every Sunday evening from June 2 through August 25. No admission charge — freewill offering. Informal “jam session” from 6:00 to 6:25 p.m., featured gospel group from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free lemonade and cookies after the performance by ladies of Green Spring Presbyterian Church outside under the trees! Historic Watauga Chapel is a beautiful white church that sits just a few feet away from the spot where the Virginia Creeper Trail crosses Watauga Road near Abingdon, Virginia. Watauga Chapel is sponsored by Green Spring Presbyterian Church. For a complete schedule of singing at Watauga Chapel contact Robert L. Gillespie at 276-628-3873. Watauga Chapel is located on Watauga Road, State Route 677 between Highway 75 and Highway 58 near the Creeper Trail.

Friday, August 2, - Sunday, August 11 10:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Sunday Quilts of all ages and styles will be gathered from all around the region and displayed at Holston Mountain Artisans Center at 214 Park Street, Abingdon. Quilts for display will be accepted from anyone living in the region on July 25 and 26 at Holston Mountain Artisans Shop from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. From August 2 through August 11, join us to enjoy this collection of quilts offered for display from the public and the members of the Holston Mountain Artisans Cooperative and the Wolf Hills Quilt Guild.

2013 Gospel Singing Schedule: June 2, Jackson Memorial Trio June 9, Pleasant Harmony June 16, Bill McCall June 23, Sapling Grove June 30, Front Porch Gospel/Major Pounders July 7, Joyful Hearts July 14, Virginians

July 21, Joyful Noise July 28, Eddie Shelton & Christi August 4, Duty Free August 11, Chestnut Grove August 18, Combs Family August 25, Green Spring Men

Demonstrations of various quilt techniques will be held throughout the weekend. For more information contact Donna Price at 276-628-7721, by email, holstonmtnarts@gmail.com or visit www.holstonmtnarts.org.

Craft Demonstrations at Holston Mountain Artisans Center Friday, August 2 - Sunday, August 11 Holston Mountain Artisans Center, 214 Park Street - Abingdon

Throughout the Festival, members of the Holston Mountain Artisans Cooperative will offer displays and demonstrations of traditional crafts at their shop at 214 Park Street in Abingdon. Watch demonstrations in wood carving and woodworking, basket making and chair caning, fiber arts, quilting, pottery and more. For a complete schedule, call 276-6287721, email holstonmtnarts@gmail.com or visit www.holstonmtnarts.org.

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Advertiser List We wish to thank all of our advertisers for supporting the Virginia Highlands Festival. Please tell them you saw their ad in the Highlander Magazine. Arts & Entertainment Abingdon Cinemall............................................................................................. 29 The Arts Depot.................................................................................................... 28 Barter Theatre..................................................................................................3, 33 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion......................................................................... 21 Big Stone Celtic................................................................................................... 16 Heartwood.......................................................................................................... 11 Holston Mountain Artisans................................................................................. 29 Museum of the Middle Appalachians.................................................................. 59 William King Museum......................................................................................... 31 Banks & Financial Services Arrington Schelin & Herrell PC............................................................................. 72 Ashley Accounting & Tax Service......................................................................... 68 Bank of Marion...................................................................................................... 6 Cary Street Partners, LLC..................................................................................... 68 CSE Insurance & Financial Services...................................................................... 67 First Bank & Trust Co............................................................................................ 61 First Bank of Virginia........................................................................................... 14 Hicok, Fern, Brown & Garcia CPAs........................................................................ 68 Spiegler Blevins & Company................................................................................ 62 Business to Business Alpha Natural Resources....................................................................................... 2 Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator....................................................... 63 Clubs/Service Organizations Abingdon Lions Club........................................................................................... 68 Abingdon Civitan Club......................................................................................... 68 Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale............................................................ 66 Washington County Moose Lodge....................................................................... 21 Education Cornerstone Christian Academy.......................................................................... 64 Event Planners & Venues Festive Celebrations............................................................................................ 68 Heartwood.......................................................................................................... 11 Joy & Company Weddings and Events................................................................. 29 Home, Retail Abingdon Rug..................................................................................................... 71 Alfresco Lifestyles/BlueRidge Hardscapes........................................................... 53 Berry Home Centers, Inc...................................................................................... 53 Builders Supermarket......................................................................................... 52 Indoor Farms Greenhouses.................................................................................. 53 Meade Tractor..................................................................................................... 29 Home, Services BVU OptiNet........................................................................................................ 67 Jim Dandy Home Improvement and Repair......................................................... 67 Jimmy’s Handy Dandy Handyman Service........................................................... 53 The Mahaffey Agency Real Estate Service........................................................... 53 Thompson & Litton............................................................................................. 61 Lodging Alpine Motel....................................................................................................... 68 Comfort Suites/Comfort Inn................................................................................ 63 Courtyard Marriott.............................................................................................. 34 Hampton Inn......................................................................................................... 6 Holiday Inn Express............................................................................................. 67 Inn on Town Creek................................................................................................. 6 Jubilee House Retreat & Conference Center ........................................................ 17

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Lodging continued Park Street Guest House...................................................................................... 21 Quality Inn & Suites.............................................................................................. 4 Summerfield Inn................................................................................................. 66 Medical Services Falcon Pharmacy................................................................................................. 61 First Assist Urgent Care........................................................................................ 67 Johnston Memorial Hospital............................................................................... 23 Michael’s Pharmacy............................................................................................ 29 Virginia Sports and Chiropractic.......................................................................... 34 Printing & Graphic Design Clinch Valley Printing.......................................................................................... 68 Grant Design Studio............................................................................................ 68 Recreation Abingdon Convention and Visitor’s Center........................................................... 14 Clear Creek Golf Club........................................................................................... 64 Virginia Creeper Fly Shop.................................................................................... 59 Restaurants 128 Pecan........................................................................................................... 37 Anthony’s Desserts.............................................................................................. 35 Baby Cakes.......................................................................................................... 37 Bella’s.................................................................................................................. 35 Bone Fire Smokehouse........................................................................................ 38 The Dunk & Deli Co.............................................................................................. 37 Figaredo’s Bistro.................................................................................................. 35 JJ’s Restaurant & Sports Bar................................................................................ 35 KFC...................................................................................................................... 35 Los Arcos............................................................................................................. 37 The Peppermill.................................................................................................... 38 Pop Ellis Soda Shoppe & Grill............................................................................... 38 The Tavern........................................................................................................... 35 The Tuscan Italian Grill........................................................................................ 35 Uncanny Kitchen................................................................................................. 37 Whole Health Center........................................................................................... 37 Wild Flour Bakery & Restaurant.......................................................................... 37 Zazzy’z Coffee House........................................................................................... 35 Retail Abingdon Main Street......................................................................................... 15 Abingdon Olive Oil.............................................................................................. 17 Abingdon Vineyard & Winery.............................................................................. 52 A Likely Yarn........................................................................................................ 66 Capo’s Music Store............................................................................................... 65 Goodman Jewelers.............................................................................................. 66 Heartwood.......................................................................................................... 11 Heritage Hallmark Shop...................................................................................... 68 Jeannine’s Fabrics & Quilt Shop........................................................................... 68 Quillin’s Quills...................................................................................................... 68 Silver Lake Outlet................................................................................................ 34 Suburban Shoe Center......................................................................................... 62 Spa/Salon Healing Waters Day Spa & Salon......................................................................... 29 Mane Street Day Spa & Salon.............................................................................. 65 Television Blue Ridge PBS.................................................................................................... 34 WCYB.................................................................................................................. 69

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