The Stories Behind the Stories

By Lewis Chapman The literary arts take center stage at the Johnson County Center for the Arts with local writers sharing their stories through book signings and author talks. The Johnson County Center for the Arts is excited to host first time author Deena Madonna for a book signing and talk this coming Friday, OctoberContinueContinue reading “The Stories Behind the Stories”

50 Shades of Appalachia: Celebrating the Colors of Home

“These colors bring back so many memories for folks.” Connie Moody says of 50 Shades of Appalachia, the new group show opening at the Johnson County Center for the Arts on Friday, October 2.

Labor Day ’26 Was One for the Books!

What an absolutely awesome Labor Day weekend the folks in Johnson County put on. Thanks to the Johnson County Center for the Arts, Long Journey Home, Ribfest, and all of you for making the most of the fantastic place we call home. Hope you enjoy some of the sights we saw!

From Front Porches to Main Street: Long Journey Home Celebrates Johnson County

Long Journey Home, the annual celebration of Johnson County’s heritage of arts and music kicks off this Friday.

Johnson County’s History Celebrated During Music Tour and Author Talk

Chuck Walsh will be discussing and signing his book The Isolate, about famed Johnson County “hermit” Nick Grindstaff, as part of Long Journey Home.