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"The Trail of the Lonesome Pine," the 45th annual adaptation of the John Fox Jr. novel, can be seen at the June Tolliver Playhouse in Big Stone Gap, Va., on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. The pre-show entertainment for the outdoor drama this week is: Thursday, August 21, Travis Kern, Big Stone Gap, Va. More ... East KY Tyme will play at the Gordon Fire Department on Saturday, August 23, from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, contact Astor Taylor at 633-2708. More ... Among the most recognizable names of the many entertainers from eastern Kentucky is that of the inimitable Marlow Tackett of Dorton. How many times in a career does one get to sit in the presence of a legend and chat like next door neighbors or brothers? I recently had that honor when Marlow graciously gave me an interview and impromptu concert in the Jenkins city park. More ... Alice Lloyd College will host its annual Appalachia Day Homecoming Oct. 11 on the campus at Pippa Passes. Musicians and crafters who would like to participate in the event should call Natalie Gibson at (606) 368-6055. More ... This guide is published by The Mountain Eagle as a public service to help keep readers informed about entertainment events within driving distance of Letcher County. All dates are subject to change. More ... TORRANCE, California "Gutter balls only, please!" someone yells during a rehearsal at the Lucky Strike bowling alley for the CW network's new series "90210." So co-stars Jessica Stroup and Shenae Grimes downplay their bowling skills. More ... NASHVILLE, Tennessee When Elvis Presley made his TV special in 1968, he was coming off a string of forgettable films and a long dry spell on the charts, and the rock 'n' roll music he'd helped pioneer had given way to the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix. More ... South Mountain Boys will perform at 7:30 p.m., August 23, at The Country Cabin II in Norton, Va. The new facility is located across Alternate Rte. 58 from the original Country Cabin, 1 1/2 miles west of Norton. For more information, call (276) 679-3541. More ... Eastern Kentucky posses a wealth of musicians, artists, recreational opportunities, and natural beauty. High atop Pine Mountain at Wiley's Last Resort, the first M.A.R.S. Fest (Music, Art, Recreation, Sustainability Festival) and Black Mountain Memorial will celebrate all these assets and more on Friday, August 22, and Saturday, August 23. More ... One of the most beautiful voices in the mountains is that of DeAnna Kaye Mullins of Seco. She performed at the annual Jenkins Homecoming Days Festival in August 2007 and made a lasting impression. Soon after the festival, the committee began discussing their favorites and decided that DeAnna Kaye was the freshest new sound of the event. More ... |
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