ETSU Theatre and Dance to stage regional premiere of ‘Middletown’

The Department of Theatre and Dance at East Tennessee State University will present the regional premiere of the comedy/drama “Middletown” Feb. 21-24.

Feb 18, 2019 at 4:00 PM

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Art and Crafts

ART AND CRAFT

Feb 17, 2019 at 10:57 PM

Stephen Callahan, owner of Tennessee Hills Distillery, poses outside the business with his dog, Jack, who also hangs out in the distillery.

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Tennessee hills Distillery releases new gin, plans for expansion to Johnson City

Callahan said that he believes gin is an up-and-coming spirit and wanted to create something easy for people to drink and easy for bartenders to make a craft cocktail with. Something that would create a nice cocktail in warm weather.

Feb 17, 2019 at 10:57 PM

Beer

A raspberry stout that is worth a try

The beer being sampled for this week is a raspberry stout, not the first thing one may grab for when reaching for something new.

Feb 17, 2019 at 10:57 PM

Happenings

Community Happenings

Birthplace of Country Music Museum, 101 Country Music Way, Bristol: Museum Volunteer Training, Feb. 26, 3-6 p.m. Training is provided at one 3-hour session that provides a detailed introduction to the museum and the volunteer Feb 17, 2019 at 10:57 PM

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'Isn't It Romantic' doesn't quite hit home

Maybe Redbox had the right idea.

Feb 17, 2019 at 10:57 PM

After a long hiatus, Johnson City rapper Deshawn White is back to releasing music, and is back in his hometown to find inspiration in his roots.

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Rapper returns to his roots for inspiration

He enjoyed decent regional popularity a decade ago, but then lost focus on his music career after of a drug arrest. Now, with a renewed energy brought by rediscovering his center, Deshawn White has released two new singles he’s proud of and expects to drop four more tracks on an upcoming EP.

Feb 18, 2019 at 4:00 PM

Deftly intermingled with the Bogaríns’ whimsical “magical realism” are cinéma vérité clips of the housewife and fashion designer, shot by her grandchildren over the decade before her death, and new landscapes within the old home.

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‘Wildly creative’ indie doc ‘306 Hollywood’ excavates artifacts of grandmother’s life, home with humor, whimsy

Elan and Jonathan Bogarín have taken this universal experience of going through a departed loved one’s belongings, and Jonathan says, tried to make it extraordinary and magical.

Feb 11, 2019 at 8:54 AM

Mystery Diner

Get Your Daily Dose of Bagel-based Bounce at Wheeler’s Bagels

Most people think that when they retire, they can take it easy. Not so for dine-around bunch member the Retiree. Our friend’s current daily schedule is busier than when she worked for the state of Tennessee. How Feb 11, 2019 at 12:00 AM

Heritage

Inaugural Heritage Fair set by Jonesborough Genealogical Society

A previous version of this story stated there was a cash prize for the winning student. There will only be a $500 cash prize incentive for the helping teacher or home school teacher.

Feb 11, 2019 at 12:00 AM

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Community Happenings!

Alzheimer’s Tennessee Caregiver Support Group: The group will meet the second Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. at Dominion Senior Living, 2412 Knob Creek Road, Johnson City. The confidential group provides education, hope and Feb 11, 2019 at 12:00 AM

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Arts and Crafts

EVENTS

Feb 11, 2019 at 12:00 AM

My first stop, Brieux Carré, was just outside the French Quarter. Its small taproom was empty on a late Monday morning. Their Saison, Wookie Sounds, was orange-y and light.

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Taking a New Orleans beer tour

Last week, I had to fortunate opportunity to tag along with my partner to New Orleans, where she was attending an education conference. I’d never been to the city before, but I wanted to do something off the beaten path, in addition to the touristy stuff we had planned.

Feb 11, 2019 at 12:00 AM