Join us on Tuesday, February 8, at 7:00 p.m. for our next Speaker Series program. Dr. William H. Turner will partner with Dr. Ted Olson for discussions on music, including the Sepia Tones podcast, and Turner's book The Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life In Appalachian Coal Towns.
Join us on Tuesday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. for our next monthly Speaker Series. Scott Paulson, Exhibits & Events Coordinator at the UC San Diego library, as he explores the weird and wonderful world of the kazoo, an instrument that has a rich history and has been used in a number of musical genres.
Join us on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM for our second hybrid virtual and in-person Speaker Series featuring East Tennessee native and renowned songwriter Ed Snodderly talking about his musical journey, the craft of songwriting, the inspiration behind his music, and how to tap into creativity.
Date: Tuesday, May 10, 7:00pm Cost: Free and open to the public Virtual: Click here to register In-person: Click here to register On Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00 PM, we are continuing our hybrid Speaker Series with Tennessee native and skilled music educator Kelle Jolly. She will join us at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum and […]
Join us on Tuesday, June 21 at 7:00 PM, for our hybrid Speaker Series with Dr. Daniel Pierce, who will be talking about ''That's Why All the Folks on Rocky Top Get Their Corn From a Jar: Myth, Reality, and Moonshine in the Southern Mountains."
This year marks the 95th anniversary of the 1927 Bristol Sessions. In honor of that occasion, we are excited that Ralph Peer II, the son of Ralph S. Peer, the Victor producer at those historic recordings, will be with us via Zoom to talk about his father's career, the legacy and impact of the 1927 Bristol Sessions, and the music industry.
Join us on Tuesday, August 9, 7:00 p.m. for our next Speaker Series (Hybrid) featuring Dr. Malcolm Smith talking about renowned Appalachian fiddler Albert Hash.
Join us on Tuesday, October 4 at 7:00pm for an evening of spooky stories with Donnamarie Emmert, the famous Haint Mistress of Abingdon. Donnamarie will share local and regional tales of goosebump-raising ghosts and witches, horrifying historical happenings, and more with our audience – the perfect way to get ready for Halloween later in the month!
Join us on Tuesday, November 8 at 7:00pm for our November Speaker Series with Jason Ahner, archivist and museum manager for Martin Guitars!
Join us on Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00pm for an evening with Don Royston a.k.a. Santa Claus from the Appalachian Santa Train!
