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O’Kegley, Santa to conduct Oak Ridge Chorus on Saturday

Posted at 3:33 pm December 5, 2019
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Oak Ridge Chorus Concert
The Oak Ridge Chorus is pictured in a concert above. (Submitted photo)

The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association will continue the celebration of its 75th anniversary season by presenting the Oak Ridge Chorus in “GLORIA!” on Saturday, December 7.

The concert is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, which is at 212 North Tulane Avenue in Oak Ridge. Tickets are available at ORCMA.org, by phone at (865) 483-5569, at The Ferrell Shop, or at the door. Prices are $15 for adults, $5 for young adults ages 19-29, and free for youth 18 and younger through the Penny4Arts initiative. An extended Cyber Monday sale waives fees for online purchases, a press release said.

The performance of John Rutter’s Gloria is scored for chorus with organ, timpani, and an octet of brass players.

“Thanks to our affiliation with the Oak Ridge Symphony, musicians from the ranks of the orchestra will fulfil those roles, with St. Stephen’s Music Director Simon Ballintoy as our organist,” said Choral Director Seth O’Kegley.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Entertainment, Music, Top Stories Tagged With: Gloria!, Lisa Muci Eckhoff, Oak Ridge Chorus, Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, ORCMA, Seth O'Kegley


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Christmas Tree Lighting is Friday in Oak Ridge

Posted at 2:48 pm December 5, 2019
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

The Christmas Tree is pictured in a previous year in Alvin K. Bissell Park in Oak Ridge. (Photo courtesy City of Oak Ridge)

The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department has updated plans for the annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting scheduled for Friday, December 6. The event will now begin at 6 p.m. in Alvin K. Bissell Park. That is 30 minutes earlier than previously announced.

The order of events has also been updated so that the tree lighting kicks off the event in the Secret City Commemorative Walk area on the east side of the Oak Ridge Public Library parking lot. At the conclusion of the tree lighting, participants will proceed to the outdoor pavilion stage located behind the Oak Ridge Civic Center for holiday music and refreshments. 

The entire program will take place outside in the park (weather permitting). Guests are encouraged to dress appropriately. In the event of rain, the music program will take place in the Civic Center’s Shep Lauter Room (gymnasium), a press release said.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Entertainment, Movies, Top Stories Tagged With: Alvin K. Bissell Park, Christmas tree lighting, Oak Ridge Civic Center, Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department

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Reminder: ORHS Masquers presents ‘Little Women’

Posted at 8:51 am November 16, 2019
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A reminder: Oak Ridge High School Masquers is presenting “Little Women” at the high school this weekend.

The first show was Thursday evening in the Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center at ORHS.

The next two shows are at 7 p.m. Saturday, November 16, and 2 p.m. Sunday, November 17, also in the Performing Arts Center.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Entertainment, Front Page News, K-12, Theater Tagged With: Little Women, Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge High School Masquers, ORHS Masquers

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Roane State art professor’s ceramics showcased in national magazine

Posted at 11:03 pm November 4, 2019
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This ad featuring some of the whimsical creations of Roane State Community College art professor Bryan Wilkerson was featured in a recent edition of “Ceramics Monthly.” (Photo courtesy RSCC)

A Roane State Community College art professor’s whimsical creations—including grinning skulls and mystical creatures on ceramic mugs and bowls, and a brightly painted ceramic wheel—are showcased in a page ad in “Ceramics Monthly,” the nation’s foremost magazine devoted to clay artistry, a press release said.

Bryan Wilkerson’s handiwork, including his painting of a pottery wheel, are featured in the ad taken by AMACO Brent, also known as the American Art and Clay Company, in celebration of the company’s 50th year in business.

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Filed Under: Arts, College, Education, Entertainment Tagged With: AMACO Brent, American Arts and Clay Company, art professor, Bryan Wilkerson, ceramics, Roane State Community College, Teres Duncan

Community Band concert will honor veterans on Sunday

Posted at 2:16 pm November 1, 2019
By Barbara Gritzner Leave a Comment

This photo of the Oak Ridge Community Band was taken at the Oct. 6 concert held in Knoxville’s Sacred Heart Cathedral. (Submitted photo)

 

The Oak Ridge Community Band is inviting the public and all area veterans to come to its “Veterans Salute” concert this Sunday afternoon, 3:30 p.m., at the Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center, a press release said.

The program will be a tribute to veterans for their service to the country and a recognition of all veterans in attendance at this concert, the press release said.

“The public is encouraged to bring family and friends and take this opportunity to show your appreciation for our veterans,” the release said.

In accordance with the Community Band’s new policy for its indoor concerts, there is no admission fee. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music Tagged With: concert, Oak Ridge Community Band, Shaun Salem, veterans, Veterans Salute

Sound Company has auditions on Saturday

Posted at 11:53 am October 13, 2019
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Children currently in first through 12th grade who enjoy music and performing are encouraged to come to the Grove Theater (High Places Community Church) in Oak Ridge to audition for Sound Company, the children’s show choir of Oak Ridge, on Saturday, October 19. Auditioners should prepare a song to perform, a press release said. You can sign up to audition and find out more at the Sound Company website, www.soundcompanytn.net.

Sound Company is comprised of approximately 100 children who come from all over East Tennessee. They present concerts featuring a wide range of music, from pop to Broadway to classical to multicultural, incorporating choreography and costumes into many of their pieces, and they have travelled regularly to Switzerland, where they have a “sister” choir, and to other places such as New York City. Sound Company is divided by age into four groups, and is led by Katy Wolfe and Terry Silver-Alford, both on staff at the University of Tennessee in the vocal music/musical theater departments and both regular performers in the area.

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Filed Under: Community, Education, Entertainment, Front Page News, K-12, Music Tagged With: auditions, Katy Wolfe, Oak Ridge, Sound Company, Terry Silver-Alford

Tonight: Free Movie Night in the Park

Posted at 3:51 pm October 11, 2019
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The Oak Ridge Youth Advisory Board, in partnership with the Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department and Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention of Anderson, will host a free Movie Night in the Park event tonight (Friday, October 11).

The event will be held in Alvin K. Bissell Park beginning at 7 p.m. The movie shown will be Disney’s “The Haunted Mansion” (rated PG) from 2003 starring Eddie Murphy. Free popcorn and drinks will be available while supplies last, a press release said.

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Filed Under: Community, Entertainment, Government, Movies, Nonprofits, Oak Ridge Tagged With: Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention of Anderson, Movie Night in the Park, Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department, Oak Ridge Youth Advisory Board, The Haunted Mansion

Oak Ridge Public Library to host concert with cellist

Posted at 6:51 pm October 10, 2019
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Alicia Randisi-Hooker (Submitted photo)

The Oak Ridge Public Library will host a lunchtime concert with cellist Alicia Randisi-Hooker on Wednesday, October 16, from noon until 1 p.m. as part of the World Wise Wednesdays program.

An engaging speaker and performer, Alicia Randisi-Hooker is a well-known member of the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra and the Trillium Piano Trio, a press release said. She has performed extensively in a rich variety of settings, from the Knoxville Symphony to the Philly Pops orchestras, and in many chamber ensembles.

She studied in Germany with members of the renowned Alban Berg Quartet, and performed concerts in Italy, France, Germany, and across the United States. As a noted Suzuki cello teacher, her private cello students have won awards and scholarships both nationally and internationally, the press release said.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Front Page News, Government, Music, Oak Ridge Tagged With: Alicia Randisi-Hooker, cellist, Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, Oak Ridge Public Library

ORCMA to celebrate 75 years with concert, reception

Posted at 6:26 pm October 10, 2019
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Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra and Oak Ridge Chorus 2019 (Submitted photo)

The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a gala concert and reception on Sunday, October 20.

The concert and reception are scheduled to start at 3 p.m. October 20, at the Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center at 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

The concert will be performed by the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, and special guests, Sound Company. Radio personality Melony Dodson will serve as the master of ceremonies.

“We are thrilled, as always, to feature Katy Wolfe and the awesome Sound Company,” said Music Director Dan Allcott. “They put the word ‘future’ in our title.”

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Entertainment, Front Page News, Music, Top Stories Tagged With: 75th anniversary, concert, James Rome, Katy Wofe, Katy Wolfe, Lisa Muci Eckhoff, Melony Dodson, Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, ORCMA, ORCMA Rock to Bach Music Festival, Seth O'Kegley, Sound Company

Dine and Donate on Monday, Oct. 14, to help local families

Posted at 6:07 pm October 10, 2019
By Jamie LaRose Leave a Comment

Dean Russell is pictured above with Joe Kenda. (Submitted photo)

 

You can enjoy great food and support an important organization on Monday, October 14. That’s when several area restaurants will donate a portion of their sales to Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, or ADFAC, for Dine & Donate.

Participating Dine & Donate restaurants are Dean’s, Gallo Loco, Hoskins, Burchfield’s, Mediterranean Delight, Razzleberry’s, The Soup Kitchen, and Subway locations in Clinton, Oak Ridge (at 1968 Oak Ridge Turnpike), Oliver Springs, and Rocky Top.

October’s featured Dine & Donate supporter is Dean’s Restaurant & Bakery, which is located in Oak Ridge’s historic Jackson Square.

“Dean’s has been a favorite among locals for years,” said Jamie LaRose, ADFAC development director. “However, on October 9, viewers around the world got a little ‘taste’ of the restaurant’s hospitality and menu.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Entertainment, Food, Front Page News, Nonprofits Tagged With: ADFAC, Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, Dean Russell, Dean's Restaurant & Bakery, Dine and Donate, Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda, Joe Kenda

Oak Ridge church to host Emmy-nominated vocal ensemble in free holiday concert

Posted at 3:00 pm October 10, 2019
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Inversion (Submitted photo)

An Oak Ridge church will host a free holiday concert in December that will feature Inversion, an Emmy Award-nominated vocal ensemble.

The special concert will be presented by Masskus Productions in cooperation with Oak Valley Baptist Church of Oak Ridge. The concert will be at the church at 194 Hampton Road at 5 p.m. Sunday, December 8, a press release said.

“We feel blessed here in Oak Ridge and are delighted to offer this musical celebration to the community free of charge,” said Pastor Derrick Hammond of Oak Valley Baptist Church.  “This is just one way for folks to settle down and relax during this hectic holiday season. We hope everyone will bring friends to enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon.”

Under the direction of David Ragland Jr., Inversions was born from a desire to showcase an array of talented friends, the press release said.

“They bring an eclectic vibe to a variety of musical genres,” the press release said.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Churches, Community, Entertainment, Front Page News, Music, Top Stories Tagged With: David Ragland Jr., Derrick Hammond, holiday concert, Inversion, Masskus Productions, Oak Valley Baptist Church

Bluegrass mass concert will help Second Harvest Food Bank

Posted at 12:32 pm October 9, 2019
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Tim Sharp (Submitted photo)

A unique blend of bluegrass and classical choral music and lively Appalachian storytelling will be presented on October 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church of Knoxville, 2829 Kingston Pike.

The University of Tennessee Chamber Choir and the choirs of First Presbyterian Church of Oak Ridge and Second Presbyterian Church of Knoxville will perform the choral music. The event is free and open to the public, but an offering will be taken to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank, which serves both Anderson and Knox counties, a press release said.

“Come Away to the Skies: A High Lonesome Mass,” composed by Tim Sharp and Wes Ramsay, will be the main musical feature, the press release said. It combines the classical structure of the mass with bluegrass and mountain music performed by guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and voice.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Entertainment, Front Page News, Music, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: bluegrass, bluegrass mass, choral, classical, First Presbyterian Church, Second Harvest Food Bank, Second Presbyterian Church, Tim Sharp, University of Tennessee Chamber Choir

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