Local arts online presence aids Appalachian writers
Bluefield College instructor Dr. Robert Merritt promotes Nantahala Review an online arts journal for Appalachian writers and photographers. The project won the 2003 e Appalachia Award for its regional insight and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Wang
Silas House
Carl Dennis
Amanda Rogers
Michael Chitwood
Bluefield College
Robert Merritt
Bluestone Review
Nantahala Review
Nantahalareview.org
Appalachian College Association
Appalachia
Merritt
ACA
Appalachian Studies Association
ASA
Richmond
William Klaus
Appalachian
Klaus
Roberts
Nantahala
House on Ridgecrest Road debunked as amphitheater origin
Bluefield readers learn that the Ridgecrest Road structure was once part of a three tiered deck around a house, not an amphitheater, with the property later demolished and ownership listed in California. Local input cites a rock quarry near the cliff and questions about why the house was removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgecrest Road
Bluefield
Dave Shields
California
Ed Fox
Sheilds
Kathy
Bristol
Virginia
Tennessee
Curi
WindHorse Healing Arts Center
Bluefield High School
Bramwell Homes
Bluefield State College
Jake
Sister’s Coffee House
Busy Medley of events tempts townsfolk to get out
In Medley the writer urges residents to explore a packed schedule of art sales, theatre, readings, concerts and community events. Gary Bowling promotes a combined art and yard sale at his Bluefield Avenue shop as locals rediscover a rich calendar, with venues from Beckley to Princeton offering performances and workshops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Bowling
Bluefield Avenue
North Carolina
Bluefield College
Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc
Tazewell Moose Lodge
Kimball
Jean Battle
West Virginia
Tamarack
Beckley
Grundy
Lee Smith
Southwest Virginia Community College
Carroll Robertson
Pipestein
SVCC
Summit Players
Sister’s Coffee House
Princeton
Little Opry
Glenwood
Concord College
East River Mountain Town
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Kathy Kish
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Sy Dillon
Ferrum College
Mark Roberts
Virginia Intermont College
Joe Champagne
Virginia Intermont
Appalachian Colleges
Bluefield College Library
Hearthside Books
Craft Memorial Library
Tazewell County Library
Kkish
Botonline.com
Ellen Light
Wendy’s
Bill
Deb Griffith
Princeton Community Hospital
Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles
Betty Bourne
P.O. Box
W.va
Bottonline
Eople
My World
Daily Telegraph
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