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Join in the NEA Big Read 2024!

As part of the NEA Big Read, partner organizations the Bristol Public Library, Washington County Public Library, and Birthplace of Country Music Museum are offering a full schedule of NEA Big Read programs at all three sites – and beyond – during October and November 2024, including book discussions, a film screening, writing and family history workshops, author talks, an art exhibit, and a storytelling evening!

Museum Story Time – “The Relatives Came” by Cynthia Rylant

Birthplace of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA, United States

Aimed at toddler-age children and their grown-ups, we will gather on the first Friday of each month to read a music or Appalachia-related storybook, sing along with WBCM Radio Bristol show host Ella Patrick, and enjoy a related activity or coloring sheet. There is no cost to attend.

Event Series Monthly Community Jam

Old-Time Community Jam with ETSU

Birthplace of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA, United States

Musicians of all ages and skill levels welcome to participate in this free monthly jam session on the second Saturday at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, 2-5 p.m. on October 12 and November 9.

Songwriter Musician Exhibit Talk with Ed Rode and Don Henry

Birthplace of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA, United States

Join us for this conversation with nationally renowned photographer Ed Rode and his Grammy-winning songwriter-musician friend, Don Henry, as they share stories and music related to Ed's exhibition Songwriter Musician and the craft of songwriting.

Free

Speaker Sessions: Lisa Sorrell on Boot Making

Birthplace of Country Music Museum 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA, United States

Join us on Tuesday, November 12 for our Speaker Sessions with artist and bootmaker Lisa Sorrell as she explores "From the Saddle to the Stage: Country Music and the Evolution of Cowboy Boots."