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2010 Calendar of Events

This calendar will be updated often, so please check back frequently!

January

January (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: Mayor Jackie Gilliam, 276-796-5188

January (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Chuck Clisso for music schedule, 276-395-5160, or cclisso@townofcoeburn.com

January (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338

January 9 - "Christmas Tree Recycling" - Norton Recreation Department, Norton - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Turn in your Christmas tree to be used toward creating a fish habitat - Contact:  Norton Recreation Department, 276-679-0754 or Keep Wise County Beautiful, 276-328-1000

January 11 - February 28 - Virginia Sky: Paintings by Stephen Walker - The Charles Harris Library Gallery, Wise, VA - Contact: Pro-Art Association, 276-376-4520

February

February (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: Mayor Jackie Gilliam, 276-796-5188

February (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Chuck Clisso for music schedule, 276-395-5160, or cclisso@townofcoeburn.com

February (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338

February 1 - The Barter Players in "The Scarlet Letter" - Mountain Empire Community College, The Goodloe Center, Big Stone Gap, VA - 12:15 p.m. - Contact: Pro-Art Association, 276-376-4520

February 6 - Murder Mystery Dinner - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road, Enjoy a pasta buffet, use your sleuthing skills to determine who killed the vintner in Life's a Cabernet, Ol' Chum? - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  

February 13 - Valentine's Day Dinner - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  

February 18 -
Lynne Mackey and David Gee - Mountain Empire Community College, The Goodloe Center, Big Stone Gap, VA - 12:15 p.m. - Contact: Pro-Art Association, 276-376-4520

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March

March (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: Mayor Jackie Gilliam, 276-796-5188

March (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Chuck Clisso for music schedule, 276-395-5160, or cclisso@townofcoeburn.com

March (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338

March 13 - The Flavors of Ireland - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road, The Collins Family Singers will share how their Irish heritage has influenced their writings and sing several of their original ballads and songs after a "Taste of Ireland" dinner - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  

March 18 - Lynn Mackey and David Gee - The University of Virginia's College at Wise, Chapel of All Faiths, Wise, VA - 7:30 p.m. - Contact: Pro-Art Association, 276-376-4520

March 27 - Grape Pruning Workshop - Brief Lecture and practice - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  

March 28 - Larnell Starkey & the Spiritual Seven Gospel Singers - Mountain Empire Community College, Big Stone Gap, VA - 3:00 p.m. - Contact: Pro-Art Association, 276-376-4520

March 28 - Easter Egg Hunt - Norton City Park, Norton - 4:00 p.m. - The Norton Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt - children 9 and under will hunt for over 1000 eggs, special eggs will win prizes - the Easter Bunny will make an appearance - an Easter hat and bonnet contest will follow the hunt - most creative hats win prizes - Co-sponsored by Norton Community Hospital and the Wise County Chamber of Commerce - Contact: Norton Recreation Dept., 276-679-0754

March 31 - Vickie Fama: Women in and out of the Kitchen - The University of Virginia's College at Wise, Chapel of All Faiths - 7:00 p.m. - Contact: Pro-Art Association, 276-376-4520

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April

April (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: Mayor Jackie Gilliam, 276-796-5188

April (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Chuck Clisso for music schedule, 276-395-5160, or cclisso@townofcoeburn.com

April (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338

April 7 - Los Gatos - Mountain Empire Community College, The Goodloe Center, Big Stone Gap, VA - 12:15 p.m. - Contact: Pro-Art Association, 276-376-4520

April 7 -
Los Gatos
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise, Chapel of All Faiths, Wise, VA - 7:30 p.m. - Contact: Pro-Art Association, 276-376-4520

April 15 - Kirkland and Carlson - Mountain Empire Community College, The Goodloe Center, Big Stone Gap, VA - 12:15 p.m. - Contact: Pro-Art Association, 276-376-4520

April 15 - Kirkland and Carlson - The University of Virginia's College at Wise, Chapel of All Faiths, Wise, VA - 7:30 p.m. - Contact: Pro-Art Association, 276-376-4520

April 17 - Cooking with Wine - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road, Enjoy live cooking demonstrations, taste the foods, and take home the recipes - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  

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May

May (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: Mayor Jackie Gilliam, 276-796-5188

May (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Chuck Clisso for music schedule, 276-395-5160, or cclisso@townofcoeburn.com

May (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338

May (Every Saturday) - Big Stone Gap Farmers Market - Shawnee Avenue, Big Stone Gap - 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon 

May (Every Tuesday & Saturday) - Clinch River Farmers Market - 4th Street, St. Paul - 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays

May 8 - Mother's Day Luncheon - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road, Treat Mom to a delicious luncheon with flowers for every Mother - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  

May 15 - Wine Maker's Dinner - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Celebrate the opening of a new season - have dinner with the winemaker and taste new wine releases - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  

May 29  - Gathering in the Gap Music Festival - Southwest Virginia Museum, Big Stone Gap - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. - A day of fun for the entire family! Activities include competitions, jams, and performances by local and regionally known musicians - For more information visit their web site: www.gatheringinthegapmusicfestival.com

May 29-30 - Pound Heritage Days - Downtown Pound - Contact: Missy VanHuss, 276-796-5498 or email: misskateonmain@gmail.com

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June

June (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: Mayor Jackie Gilliam, 276-796-5188

June (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Chuck Clisso for music schedule, 276-395-5160, or cclisso@townofcoeburn.com

June (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338

June - Fourth Annual Shrub Rose Festival All Month Long - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road, Month-long self guided tours of the vineyard with more than 120 blooming roses- Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  

June (Every Saturday) - Big Stone Gap Farmers Market - Shawnee Avenue, Big Stone Gap - 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon

June (Every Tuesday) - Norton Friends & Farmers Market - Municipal Parking Lot, Norton - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

June (Every Tuesday & Saturday) - Clinch River Farmers Market - 4th Street, St. Paul - 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays

June 5 - 1st Annual Appalachia Fishing Derby for Children - Appalachia Reservoir - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Prizes will be awarded during the community picnic that same evening at 6:00 p.m. at the Appalachia Civic Center and Pool

June 3 - 6 - 12th Annual Clinch River Days - Downtown St. Paul - Festival featuring arts, crafts, exhibits, music, and more! - Contact: Suzy Harrison, 276-762-5544

June 7 - 12 - Virginia-Kentucky District Fair & Horse Show - Wise County Fairgrounds, Wise - 98th annual event featuring world famous entertainment, rides on the midway, agricultural and commercial exhibits, pageants, karaoke contests, sporting events, horse shows and much, much more! - Contact: Lawton Mullins, 276-328-9772 or 276-328-5760.

June 12 - 19 - Best Friend Festival - Norton - 24th annual event where people meet old friends and make new ones while enjoying arts, crafts, food, games, and music - Contact: Wise County Chamber of Commerce, 276-679-0961 or email wisecountycoc@verizon.net

June 20 - "Gone Fishing" - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - For Father's Day, fishing in the pond with a fish fry dinner at 7:00 p.m. - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013 

June 25 - Aug. 28 - "Trail of the Lonesome Pine" Outdoor Drama - June Tolliver Playhouse, Clinton Avenue, Big Stone Gap - 8:00 p.m. - An outdoor musical drama of a proud mountain people held Thurs., Fri., and Sat. nights - Pre-show starts at 7:15 p.m., Production starts at 8:00 p.m. - Contact: Lonesome Pine Arts & Crafts, Inc., 276-523-1235

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July

July - Mines to Wines and Other Things Fine All Month Long - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Month-long celebration with the music of local artists including "open Mic" night on Fridays at 7:00 p.m. - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013

July (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: Mayor Jackie Gilliam, 276-796-5188

July (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Chuck Clisso for music schedule, 276-395-5160, or cclisso@townofcoeburn.com

July (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338

July (Every Saturday) - Big Stone Gap Farmers Market - Shawnee Avenue, Big Stone Gap - 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon

July (Every Tuesday & Saturday) - Clinch River Farmers Market - 4th Street, St. Paul - 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays

July (Every Tuesday) - Norton Friends & Farmers Market - Municipal Parking Lot, Norton - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

July 2 - Pre-Fourth of July Concert - Wise County Fairgrounds, Wise - 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Performers include Tyler Hughes & the Generation Gap, Noah Wall & the Barefoot Movement, Dave Eggar, Ron Short & Molly Slemp, Folk-Soul Revival, plus special surprise guest - $20 advanced ticket, $25 at the door - Contact: 523-5064 Ext. 10  

July 3 - Fourth of July Celebration - Coeburn - Fireworks at 10:00 p.m., including a performance by the Center Stage Cloggers at 7:00 p.m. and music at 8:00 p.m. - Contact: Town of Coeburn, 395-3323

July 4 - Fourth of July Celebration - Norton - Fireworks at 10:00 p.m., music on Park Avenue featuring Freddie Bradley 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., food vendors, parade at 8:00 p.m., sponsored by Norton Lions Club - Contact: Judy Miller for parade entries at 276-679-0031 or 276-679-3730 

July 9, 10, 11 - Capture of Gladeville - Main Street, Wise - Civil War Re-enactment July 10 at 6:00 p.m. and Battle of Cranesnest - Lake Street, Wise - Civil War Re-enactment on July 11 at 2:00 p.m. - Contact: The Town of Wise, 328-6187

July 23 - 25 - Remote Area Medical Health Fair (RAM) - Wise County Fairgrounds, Wise - Registration starts at 6:00 a.m. daily - Free Services for uninsured, underinsured, and unemployed adults and children - First come, first serve basis - Dental, Eye Care, Eye Glasses, Hearing Exam, EKG, Diabetes Screening, Bone Density, Blood Work, Cholesterol, Pulmonary Function Testing, Chest X-Ray, PAP Smear, Breast Exam, Chiropractic Services, Colon & Prostate Cancer Screening, Echocardiogram, Ultrasound, Mammograms, etc. - Contact: Health Wagon: (276) 835-9474 

July 30 & 31 - Wise County Relay for Life - Carl Smith Stadium, The University of Virginia's College at Wise, Wise - Receptions starts at 6:00 p.m. - Lumuniaria Service is at 10:00 p.m. - Closing Ceremony is at 7:00 a.m. on July 31 - Contact: Jackie VanHuss, 276-796-4057 or email: jvanhuss@gmail.com 

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August

August (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: Mayor Jackie Gilliam, 276-796-5188

August (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Chuck Clisso for music schedule, 276-395-5160, or cclisso@townofcoeburn.com

August (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338

August (Every Saturday) - Big Stone Gap Farmers Market - Shawnee Avenue, Big Stone Gap - 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon

August (Every Tuesday & Saturday) - Clinch River Farmers Market - 4th Street, St. Paul - 3:00 -7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays

August (Every Tuesday) - Norton Friends & Farmers Market - Municipal Parking Lot, Norton - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Aug. 5 - 7 - Coal/Railroad Days - Downtown Appalachia - This annual event is a must for railroaders, rail fans, and coal buffs - Contact: Ruth Ann Boyd, 276-565-0156

August 6 - Dinner under the Stars - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Listen to live piano music and enjoy a great meal on the lawn - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  

August 7 - Super Cup Stock Car Series Coal Miner's 100, ISCAR Series, and the Diamond Lawn Service Legend Series - Lonesome Pine Raceway, Coeburn, VA - 7:00 p.m.- Bring food donations to benefit the Food Bank of Wise County - Cost: $10 Adults, $5 Children, discounts $1 per can of food (limit 3 cans per fan) - Contact: www.thepineraceway.com

August 13 & 14 - Nathan Stanley's 1st Annual Country & Bluegrass Festival - Wise County Fairgrounds, 10101 Fairground Rd., Wise, VA - Starting at 12:00 p.m. each day - Contact: 276-393-5922

August 14 - Tyler Hughes and Generation Gap - Tacoma Community Center, Coeburn, VA - 7:00 p.m.- On the Crooked Road Music Trail - Contact: Roosevelt Stanley, 276-679-1164

August 21 - Peters Brothers and Lee County Grass - Tacoma Community Center, Coeburn, VA - 7:00 p.m.- On the Crooked Road Music Trail - Contact: Roosevelt Stanley, 276-679-1164

August 21 - Guitars and Glasspacks Classic Car Cruise-In - Ridgeview Centre, Wise, VA (Near Belk) - 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. - In cooperation with the Wise Business Association - Music by the Van-Dells, also appearing: Old, Fat and Sloe - Admission is Free! Bring your lawn chairs!

August 28 - UVa-Wise Highland Cavaliers at Webber International (Florida)

August 28 - Gary Edwards and Basic Grass - Tacoma Community Center - 7:00 p.m.- On the Crooked Road Music Trail - Contact: Roosevelt Stanley, 276-679-1164

August 28 - Faster Pastor Race - Lonesome Pine Raceway, Coeburn, VA - Late Model, Charger, Street Stock, Mod 4, Pure 4, and Renegades Series - Contact: www.thepineraceway.com

August 30 - Sept. 6 - Guest River Rally - Main Street, Coeburn - Annual event featuring dancing, music, arts, crafts, food, games, exhibits, and other activities - Contact: Town of Coeburn, 276-395-3323

September

September (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: Mayor Jackie Gilliam, 276-796-5188

September (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Chuck Clisso for music schedule, 276-395-5160, or cclisso@townofcoeburn.com

September (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338

September (Every Saturday) - Big Stone Gap Farmers Market - Shawnee Avenue, Big Stone Gap - 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon

September (Every Tuesday & Saturday) - Clinch River Farmers Market - 4th Street, St. Paul - 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays

September (Every Tuesday) - Norton Friends & Farmers Market - Municipal Parking Lot, Norton - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

September 4 - UVa-Wise Highland Cavaliers vs. Campbell University - Wise - 6:00 p.m.

September 5 - 8th Annual Papa Joe Smiddy Mountain Music Festival - Natural Tunnel State Park Amphitheater, Duffield - 5:00 p.m., Tickets $10 advanced, $15 at the gate, free admission 12 & under with paying adult - Contact: Natural Tunnel State Park, 276-940-2674

September 11 - UVa-Wise Highland Cavaliers vs. Cumberland University - Wise - 6:00 p.m.

September 11 - 42nd Annual Dock Boggs & Kate O'Neill Peters Sturgill Festival - Country Cabin II, Norton - Admission $10.00, 12 noon-dusk doors open at 10:30 a.m.- 42nd annual old-time mountain music festival - For a Line-up of performers, visit their website by clicking the above link - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338 or 276-328-8740

September 12 - Concord Grape Festival - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Pick your own grapes for eating, jelly, and juice - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  

September 18 - UVa-Wise Highland Cavaliers vs. Emory & Henry College - Emory, VA - 1:00 p.m.

September 23 - 26 - Let Freedom Ring - A Salute to the American Veteran Vintage Aircraft Display & Tours - Lonesome Pine Airport, Wise - Featuring warbird fly-in, tours, displays, WWII movie festival, several vintage military aircrafts including the Berlin Airlift Foundation C-54 Spirit of Freedom, and special guest, Col. Gail Halverson, the Berlin Candy Bomber - Contact: Bob Spera, Lonesome Pine Airport, 276-328-5300

September 25 - UVa-Wise Highland Cavaliers vs. Union College - Barbourville, KY - 12:00 noon

October

October (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: Mayor Jackie Gilliam, 276-796-5188

October (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Chuck Clisso for music schedule, 276-395-5160, or cclisso@townofcoeburn.com

October (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338

October (Every Saturday) - Big Stone Gap Farmers Market - Shawnee Avenue, Big Stone Gap - 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon

October (Every Tuesday & Saturday) - Clinch River Farmers Market - 4th Street, St. Paul - 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays

October (Every Tuesday) - Norton Friends & Farmers Market - Municipal Parking Lot, Norton - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

October 2 - UVa-Wise Highland Cavaliers vs. West Virginia Institute of Technology 2010 Homecoming - Wise - 2:30 p.m.

October 8 - First Bank & Trust Autumn Invitational Golf Tournament - Lonesome Pine Country Club, Big Stone Gap - 9:00 a.m. - 10th annual event benefiting the Wise County Chamber of Commerce - Contact: Wise County Chamber of Commerce, 276-679-0961

October 9 - UVa-Wise Highland Cavaliers vs. Kentucky Christian University - Grayson, KY - 1:30 p.m.

October 9 - Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Hayrides through the vineyard, enjoy a "hillbilly lunch", and stomp grapes - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013  

October 9 & 10 - Wise County Famous Fall Fling - Downtown Wise - 32nd annual event featuring arts, crafts, food, music, and fun for the whole family - Contact: Bonnie Aker, 276-328-8184 or aker_98@yahoo.com 

October 15 - 17 - MECC Home Crafts Days - Mountain Empire Community College, Big Stone Gap - 39th annual event featuring traditional Appalachian crafts, demonstrations, story-telling, music, square dancing, and food - Contact: Office of Continuing Education, Mountain Empire Community College, 276-523-2400, Ext. 464

October 16 - UVa-Wise Open (Benefactors Celebration)

October 23 - UVa-Wise Highland Cavaliers vs. Pikeville, College - Pikeville, KY - 1:30 p.m.

October 30 - UVa-Wise Highland Cavaliers vs. Georgetown College - Georgetown, KY - 1:30 p.m.

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November

November (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: Mayor Jackie Gilliam, 276-796-5188

November (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Chuck Clisso for music schedule, 276-395-5160, or cclisso@townofcoeburn.com

November (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338

November 5 - Stories and Songs - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Enjoy dinner and the music of the guitar and mountain dulcimer played by Jack Beck and Wendy Welch - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013 

November 6 - UVa-Wise Highland Cavaliers vs. Campbellsville University - Wise - 1:30 p.m.

November 6-18 - Quilt Show - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013 

November 13 - UVa-Wise Highland Cavaliers vs. Lindsey Wilson College - Wise - 1:30 p.m.

November 19 - Have a Holly Jolly Christmas - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Dr. Gary Crumm presents his tribute to Burl Ives after a seasonal dinner - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013 

December

December (Every Thursday Night) - Pick'n in the Pound - Town Hall, Pound - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Live music, jam sessions, dancing, etc. - Contact: Mayor Jackie Gilliam, 276-796-5188

December (Every Friday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Lays Hardware Center for the Arts, Coeburn - 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. - Live music, dancing, as well as arts and crafts displays - Contact: Chuck Clisso for music schedule, 276-395-5160, or cclisso@townofcoeburn.com

December (Every Saturday Night) - Traditional and Bluegrass Music - Country Cabin II, Norton - 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music, dancing, etc. - Contact: Nancy Jones, 276-431-3338

December 4 - Tree Trimming - MountainRose Vineyards, 10439 North Reservoir Road - Decorate the "grapevine tree", sing carols, eat lunch, and drink mulled wine to start the holiday season - Contact: MountainRose Vineyards, 276-328-2013 

Note:  Dates and times of events subject to change.  Some admission charges may apply.  Please call in advance to confirm information.

 

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