Friday, May 31, 2019
Street Closure- Car Show 6-1-19
Street
Closure:
The
annual Cruisin’ Classics Car Show will take place in downtown Abingdon on
Saturday, June 1st. To accommodate the car show, Remsburg Drive will
close at 2:00 p.m. to allow for registration and staging. At 3:00 P.M, we
will close West Main Street from Cummings Street to Russell Road to allow the
car show participants to set up. PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON WEST MAIN STREET
AFTER 2:00 P.M. Once the streets close, you may be stuck for the night if
you are parked on West Main during the closure.
Streets
will open to normal traffic at 10:00 P.M.
Please
be alert for detours and officers directing traffic for this event.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Washington County Fair in Abingdon, VA Presents “Let the Good Times Grow” the 70th annual Fair.
Washington County Fair - Abingdon, VA 17056 Fairground Drive
www.washcofair.com Abingdon, VA 24210
Jennifer Berry Blankenship - Publicity 276-628-6233
276-451-0816
Washington County Fair in Abingdon, VA Presents “Let
the Good Times Grow” the 70th annual Fair.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ABINGDON, VA, May 30, 2019 – The
Washington County Fair presents the 2019 entertainment lineup for the 70th
annual fair. Bringing to the main stage artists from New Country, Bluegrass,
and Traditional Country genres. This years theme is Let The Good Times Grow. The
fair kicks off on Monday, September 9,
2019 and runs through Saturday,
September 14, 2019.
Monday, September 9th
– Monday night Mystery Guest brought to you by
WXBQ 96.9. Stay tuned to WXBQ and Washington County Fairgrounds website and
social media for the announcement of the mystery guest.
Tuesday, September 10th
– Church Sisters. Originally from the coal mining
district of Dickinson County, VA and then Danville, VA, The Church Sisters'
mesmerizing music chronicles their childhood with a haunting sound and
blue-grass twist. Their roots extend through Bluegrass and Gospel, performing
alongside legendary acts from a young age. The duo is featured on Orthophonic
Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited, which was co-produced by Grammy®
Award-winner and mentor, Carl Jackson. The Church Sisters delivered with “Where
We’ll Never Grow Old,” one of the tracks on the two-disc project that also
features legendary artists Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton. They
recently released a moving cover of Lukas Graham’s megahit “7 Years.” The song
continues to see airplay at SiriusXM and comes to life in the girls’ first
music video. Sarah and Savannah are currently in the studio with Grammy
Award-winning producer Julian Raymond working on their debut project for The
Valory Music Co.
Wednesday, September 11th – Cody Johnson. After landing two
releases in the Top 10 of Billboard’s country albums chart on his own CoJo label
and selling 74,000 tickets for a single show, to earn recognition as the only
unsigned artist in history to sell out NRG Stadium at RodeoHouston, one of
Texas’ most-sought-after talents finally agreed to sign with a major label.
Warner Music Nashville won a Music Row sweepstakes and enticed Johnson – who’d turned
down several majors before – to join the team and take a shot at turning a
concert success story into one with multimedia, national hit-making cred. Johnson’s
passionate, rowdy concerts have already drawn comparisons to Garth Brooks, and
the music from his previous albums – inspired by ‘90s country foundations but
built for the 21st century – has made him a familiar presence on
Texas and Oklahoma red-dirt radio. It’s Cody Johnson’s time.
Thursday, September 12th – Brent Cobb. With a Grammy-nominated album under his belt, Brent
Cobb spent most of 2017 on the road, touring behind his major label debut,
Shine On Rainy Day. It was a hard time to not be inspired. Anchored by southern
storytelling and swampy, country-soul swagger, Shine On Rainy Day had become a
critical and commercial hit, earning Cobb a long string of shows with artists
like Chris Stapleton and Margo Price. He embraced the road-warrior lifestyle,
picking up ideas for new songs every time his band hit the highway. Somewhere
between the whirl of shows, hotels, and truck stops, Providence Canyon began
taking shape. During breaks in the band’s schedule, Cobb would return to
Nashville—his hometown for a decade, ever since he left his childhood stomping
grounds of rural Georgia—and head over to RCA Studio A. There, in an historic
studio run by his cousin, producer Dave Cobb, he brewed up a sound that nodded
to his previous material while still pushing forward. The songs were faster.
More upbeat. More personal, too. Together, they formed his sophomore album,
2018’s Providence Canyon.
Friday, September 13th – Confederate
Railroad. From rowdy country to raw
emotion, a Confederate Railroad concert today covers a wide range of feelings.
Young people will be there rocking to "Trashy Women", while their
parents and even grandparents will likely be singing along to "Jesus and
Mama". The band plays 100 or so dates each year. Whatever the venue, they
are right at home...be it a fair, a club, or a biker show. Shirley, the lead
singer and vocalist, and his mates, Mark Dufresne on drums, Mo Thaxton on bass
and vocals, Rusty Hendrix on lead guitar and Joey Recker on keyboards and
vocals are obviously having fun right along with their appreciative audience.
At the end of each show, the band stays around until every fan who wants an
autograph, or to pose with the group for a
picture or just say
"hello" is taken care of. Headed by founder and front man Danny
Shirley, the former backup band for both David Allan Coe and Johnny Paycheck
got their big break by signing with Atlantic Records.
Saturday, September 14th – Restless Heart.
Thirty Years and Those Musical “Wheels” are Still Going Strong. For years,
audiences have sung along with their record-shattering string of hits, such as
“I’ll Still Be Loving You,” “Fast Movin’ Train” and “When She Cries.” Restless
Heart lead singer Larry Stewart says it’s humbling to know Restless Heart has made
an impact. “I’m proud of the fact that we get to hear stories from young
artists and musicians that we might have made an impression or inspiring them
to come to town – having number one records and hearing the stories of what
they meant to people. To know that you have been a part of something that made
a difference, the power of music, the power of a song. To be a part of
something that made a mark. However big or small of a mark Restless Heart made,
it’s still a mark. To be able to appreciate and feel blessed that we got lucky
enough to get together. I feel like it was something that was meant to be.” And,
the story is far from over, as Stewart says Restless Heart still has a lot of
history to make.
The nightly grounds attraction: NoJoes & TooTs
Clown Circus
The laughs never end
with this interactive circus-comedy show filled with fun, excitement, and
hilarious entertainment. Through this show, the performance along with the audience
participation guarantees a family-friendly atmosphere exciting for all ages.
Together, this father and son duo have performed and toured across America
together for more than 10 years, gaining the title of “Clowns of the Year.” NoJoes
and TooTs Clown Circus is sure to make the whole family laugh.
This is a free show with price of admission.
Ticket Information – 70th Anniversary
Special Ticket Pricing
Tickets go on sale 10:00 am, on
May 30, 2019 at https://www.itickets.com/events/425852.html or Meade Realty, Abingdon.
Single Day General Admission Tickets – Advance Adult tickets discounted to $8.00, Kids tickets $2.00 Ages 6-12 until August 1, 2019.
Reserved Seats for Concert - $10.00.
Single Day General Admission Tickets – Advance Adult tickets discounted to $8.00, Kids tickets $2.00 Ages 6-12 until August 1, 2019.
Reserved Seats for Concert - $10.00.
Season Ticket Booklets $45.00
until September 1, 2019
General Admission Tickets will be good for each night of the fair. Reserved Seats must be purchased separately. Season Tickets, Discounted General Admission Tickets and reserved seats for each concert throughout the week may be purchased at https://www.itickets.com/events/425852.html or in person at Meade Realty, Abingdon, VA. For more information visit www.washcofair.com or call 276-628-6222, 276-628-6233.
The Washington County Fair is
a family friendly event in Abingdon, VA that has grown to be a permanent and
well recognized part Washington County. For 70 years the fair has hosted a
variety of events and fun activities, such as Music Concerts, Livestock Shows,
Horse Shows, Demolition Derby, Truck Pull, School Days, Senior Day, Carnival
Rides, Food, Commercial Exhibits, Educational Exhibits, Arts, Crafts, and Old
McDonald’s Petty Zoo plus other special events.
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Media Contact:
Jennifer Berry Blankenship
276-451-0816
2019 “Best of Abingdon” Winners
2019
“Best of Abingdon” Winners
From May 7-10, 2019, Community Development
Coordinator, Tonya Triplett; Community Relations Coordinator, Tenille
Montgomery; and IT Specialist, Jon Phelps, delivered the “Best of Abingdon”
awards to thirty (30) businesses. Each winner received a framed certificate, a
garden flag, and window cling. In addition, each winner was announced live on
the Town of Abingdon, Virginia Facebook page.
“It
was an honor to meet with the winners in their businesses and give them a small
token of our appreciation,” said Community Development Coordinator, Tonya
Triplett. “Our goal is to highlight our local businesses and remind the residents
of the outstanding opportunities Abingdon offers.”
Below is a list of all the winners and their
categories:
Breakfast Spot - Cracker Barrel
Lunch Spot - Chef Heathers
Dinner - The Tavern
Restaurant Dessert -Anthony’s
Desserts
Sweet Shop/ Dessert - Anthony’s
Desserts
Supermarket/Grocery Store - Food
City
Retail Shop - Necessities Speciality
Gifts, Food & Local Art
Entertainment Venue- Barter Theatre
Best Clothing Store- Forget-Me-Not
Antique Store - The Antique Barn
B&B/Hotel/Cottage- The Martha
Washington Inn and Spa
Art Gallery/Museum - William King
Museum of Art
Medical Provider - Dr. Alison
Whitman, HMG Primary Care at Abingdon
Dentist - Brown Dental Associates,
PC
Optometrist - Eye Physicians of
Southwest Virginia
Pharmacy - Food City Pharmacy
Chiropractic - Boothe Chiropractic
Clinic
Law Firm - Penn Stuart, Attorneys
at Law
Financial Advisor - Cary Street
Partners
Realtor - Highlands Realty, Inc.
Bank/Credit Union- Eastman Credit
Union
CPA/Bookkeeper - Spiegler Blevins
& Company, CPAs
Insurance - Wampler’s Insurance
Agency
Flower Shop- Humphrey’s Flowers
& Gifts
Auto Service Center - Gibson’s
Service Center
Auto Dealer - Pioneer Chevrolet
Hair Salon - Cuttin’ Up Hair Salon
Spa - The Martha Washington Inn and
Spa
Nail Salon - The Polished
Diamond
Fitness/Gym - Dyna Body By
Lee
*Check out the YouTube video with all the winners’
here- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1RKAJWTLGo
Thank you to everyone who voted for these businesses,
tuned in to Facebook live, and showed support for this campaign. The Town of
Abingdon hopes to continue this positive initiative for years to come.
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Abingdon Police Department: 2019 Plumb Alley Day Parking Information
Abingdon
Police Department
For Immediate
Release
This Saturday, May 25, 2019, is the 37th
Annual Kiwanis Plumb Alley Day event in Abingdon, VA. The Abingdon Police
Department wants to remind the community and visitors of parking restrictions
in advance to avoid any conflicts on Saturday. Like most tourist communities,
Abingdon has several parking restrictions that you should be aware of, to avoid
violating any of the parking provisions and subjecting yourself to an unwanted
fine.
To assist you in planning your visit, the following
parking restrictions are provided for your information.
In the Town of Abingdon, it is unlawful to:
1.
Block a driveway.
2.
Park in a loading zone.
3.
Park in a space designated “No Parking.”
4.
Park in any alley.
5.
Park on a sidewalk.
6.
Block an intersection.
7.
Park in a space designated by signage as a
“Bus Stop.”
8.
Park so the parked vehicle partially
blocks a driveway.
9.
Park so the parked vehicle encroaches an
intersection.
10.
Park so the vehicle occupies a portion of
two marked parking spaces.
11.
Park Overtime – OVERTIME parking is
enforced Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. It is NOT enforced on weekends
(Saturday and Sunday).
12.
Park so that the left (driver’s) side of a
vehicle is against the curbing of the roadway. This is commonly called “Parking
Against the Traffic Flow” or “Parking Against the Flow” and is our most common
violation.
FREE public parking lots are located at 208 West Main
Street and 425 West Main Street.
We warmly welcome your visit to our community.
Abingdon thrives on tourism, and we hope that your visit is greeted with
smiling faces and a friendly atmosphere. Please follow these parking tips to
avoid the annoyance of a parking ticket.
Monday, May 13, 2019
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
May 14, 2019 BZA Meeting Cancellation
TOWN
OF ABINGDON
Abingdon, Virginia 24210
Abingdon, Virginia 24210
May
7, 2019
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Zoning Appeals Members
TO: Board of Zoning Appeals Members
FROM: Jason Boswell, Director of Planning/Zoning
RE: Regular
Meeting, Tuesday, May 14, 2019
The regular scheduled
meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals for Tuesday, May 14, 2019 will NOT be
held due to having NO items on the agenda.
The
next scheduled meeting is Tuesday June 11, 2019.
JCB/jmd
THE MARTHA WASHINGTON INN & SPA ANNOUNCES A SPECIAL EXHIBIT: “MINIATURES AT THE MARTHA,” OPEN TO THE PUBLIC THIS JUNE
THE
MARTHA WASHINGTON INN & SPA ANNOUNCES A SPECIAL EXHIBIT:
“MINIATURES
AT THE MARTHA,” OPEN TO THE PUBLIC THIS JUNE
Abingdon,
VA – The Martha Washington Inn & Spa invites the public to view “Miniatures
at The Martha,” a special exhibit of hand-crafted dollhouses, on display June
1-30, 2019. The thirteen dollhouses featured were built by Asheville
artist Sally Habermeyer for her own private collection, and have never before
been displayed to the public. The exhibit will be located in the East
Parlor of the Inn, and open daily from 2pm to 7pm.
Each
of the 13 dollhouses on display is hand-constructed and decorated, with an
astounding level of detail, including working electric lights, needlepointed
carpets and wall hangings, and custom furniture pieces. The houses include a
Christmas-themed house, a [fill in the blank], and a Tudor design inspired by
the artist’s own home in Asheville, NC.
For
dollhouse constructor Sally Habermeyer, these one-of-a-kind creations are a
labor of love. “As the mother of two boys, I was not interested in dollhouses
until after my first granddaughter was born,” says Habermeyer. Since that time,
she has constructed over 20 houses, as well as “rehabbing” dollhouses for
select friends and clients.
The
exhibit is free to view, but The Martha is encouraging the public to make a
donation at the door to benefit Washington County Virginia Habitat for
Humanity. As an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, WCHFH
provides the community with hope for the future. Putting faith in to action by
helping build, renovate and educate partner families to become financially
stable and independent homeowners. WCHFH has been leading the community for 20
years in promoting the understanding of housing as a critical foundation for
breaking the cycle of poverty.
Adds
Chris Lowe, General Manager of The Martha, “This is a great partnership for all
involved and we are excited that The Inn was chosen to showcase this remarkable
exhibit.”
In
addition to the exhibit, open daily from 2:00pm to 7:00pm, The Martha
Washington Inn & Spa is offering a special high tea on Saturdays and
Sundays {add the time here} during the month of June. Guests and members
of the public can enjoy a refined tea service, including sweet and savory
goodies, while they explore the dollhouse collection. Perfect for girlfriend
getaways and mother-daughter outings. Reservations required.
Book
the “Miniatures at the Martha” overnight package, and enjoy the exhibit as well
as one night in a luxury room, high tea for two, full-service hot breakfast for
two, and a special miniature gift set to commemorate your visit.
For
more information on “Miniatures at The Martha,” or to make a reservation for
High Tea during the month of June, call (276) 628-3161.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Gate 10 Featured in Crooked Road Series
Gate 10 Featured in
Crooked Road Series
Abingdon,
Virginia – The Crooked
Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail presents Gate 10 in concert on Thursday,
May 9th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Southwest Virginia Cultural
Center & Marketplace (formerly Heartwood) in Abingdon, VA. This concert is
part of The Crooked Road Music Series.
Gate 10 is a high energy band from
the New River Valley of Virginia. They have found their way by performing
traditional bluegrass, gospel and country music along with original music. Gate
10 is excited to travel this musical journey with a hard driving, solid style,
but one that is firmly rooted in traditions with their own innovative sound. A
true style of their own makes them a highly entertaining group to watch. Their
stage presence is beyond their young years with their musicianship, vocals, and
harmonies.
The Crooked Road Music Series takes place each Thursday at the SWVA Cultural Center & Marketplace. Visit the SWVA Cultural Center & Marketplace and experience Southwest Virginia's creative and authentic culture. Located off I-81 at Exit 14 in Abingdon, VA, the Cultural Center features youth artists each 2nd Thursday along with open jams on the 1st, 3rd, 4th (and 5th) Thursdays to showcase Southwest Virginia performers.
As part of The
Crooked Road's Thursday night live music, the SWVA Cultural Center &
Marketplace Cafe features a SWVA Patty Melt or Soup Beans &
Cornbread. Admission to the concert is free and donations will be accepted
for Crooked Road Traditional Music Education Program (TMEP).
The flavors of
the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace are nothing short of
inspiring. From the sounds of the region’s distinctive heritage music to the
sights of world renowned folk artists from around the mountains, you’ll find
moments of discovery for the entire family. Stop in and sit a spell with us as
you get a taste of the culture, cuisine and music of #SWVA.
More
information can be found at The Crooked Road website,www.thecrookedroad.org,
and at SWVAculturalcenter.com. For additional
information, please call (276) 492-2409 or email: admin@thecrookedroad.org.
Friday, May 3, 2019
8th Annual Crooked Road Youth Music Festival Announced
8th Annual
Crooked Road Youth Music Festival Announced
Abingdon, VA – Youth musicians from throughout
Southwest Virginia will be featured at the 8th Annual Crooked Road
Youth Music Festival on Saturday, May 11th from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00
p.m. at the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace (formerly
Heartwood) in Abingdon. Fifteen bands and traditional music programs (ca. 200
youth musicians) will perform throughout the day.
The festival
will highlight regional traditional music programs including Bland County High
School Old Time String Band, Bristol Bearcat Bluegrass Band, Floyd JAMS, Galax
JAMS, Grayson Highlands String Band, HendersonJAM, Miss Ellie String Band,
Montgomery County JAM, New River JAM Band, Scott County JAMS, VHCC Old Time
String Band, WiseJAMS–Big Stone Gap, and WiseJAMS–Wise. Additional performers
include Adam McPeak & Mountain Thunder and the Kempa Sisters.
The Crooked
Road Youth Music Festival is sponsored by the Town of Abingdon, National
Endowment for the Arts, Ratcliffe Foundation, Southwest Virginia Cultural
Center & Marketplace, Tazewell Music Club, Virginia Commission for the
Arts, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, and the Wayne
C. Henderson Scholarship Program.
The Southwest
Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace is located off I-81 at Exit 14 in
Abingdon, VA. Admission to the festival is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children
6-12, and kids 5 and under are free.
For more
information call (276) 492-2409 or email: info@thecrookedroad.org.
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Attachments: 8th
Annual Youth Music Festival poster and members of the Miss Ellie String Band,
photo credit-Leah Prater
Thursday, May 2, 2019
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