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Sponsored: Tennessee Pirate Fest opens in Harriman next weekend

Posted at 11:40 pm October 5, 2019
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Submitted photos (Photos in the story by Carson Hunt or Trent Eades)

Ahoy, Mates! Tennessee Pirate Fest Invites You!

The fourth annual Tennessee Pirate Fest invites you to go back in time to the “Age of Piracy.” This outdoor daytime interactive entertainment-oriented festival will be held the middle two weekends in October at the Tennessee Medieval Faire site in Harriman–just 30 miles west of Turkey Creek. Patrons will be transported to the fictional Caribbean town of Port Royale in the Tortugas, circa 1685.  

“This year, our characters are loosely based on the movies ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and ‘Captain Blood,'” said Barrie Paulson, Vice President-Manager and Entertainment Director. “Come meet the Governor of Port Royale and his daughter, British red coats, townspeople, and lots of pirates! Come with a happy heart and sense of adventure, and you’ll have lots of fun.”

Rotating on several stages will be numerous professional acts: Caribbean and Celtic music by Tom Mason and the Blue Buccaneers, Thunder and Spice, The CrossJacks, PanEZ Steelband, Black Mash Hollow, and Timothy Russell. There will be portable benches, but patrons are welcome to bring lawn chairs. Performing interactive comedy or dance shows will be The Tortuga Twins (PG), Einstein Simplified, and Misfit Gypsies. Some acts will be different each weekend, and schedules will be available online and at the entrance.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Comedy, Community, Dancing, Entertainment, Festivals, Food, Music, Sponsored Posts Tagged With: Barrie Paulson, Tennessee Pirate Fest

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Secret City Festival is Friday, Saturday

Posted at 1:41 pm June 6, 2019
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Secret City Festival (Photo courtesy City of Oak Ridge)

The two-day Secret City Festival on Friday and Saturday will feature music, food, history, science, and much more, a press release said.

The festival is hosted by the City of Oak Ridge and presented by Celebrate Oak Ridge. It will be in Alvin K. Bissell Park from 10 a.m. until about 11 p.m. on Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8.

The festival showcases Oak Ridge’s unique role in American history and scientific innovation with various events and activities for the entire family to enjoy.

Musical headliners at the concerts will include iconic rock bands Loverboy, performing on Friday, June 7, and 38 Special, performing on Saturday, June 8. Tickets for each concert are available online. The festival is free to attend, but concert-goers must purchase a ticket.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Arts, Comedy, Community, Community, Crafts, Entertainment, Festivals, Food, Front Page News, Music, Slider Tagged With: 38 Special, Alvin K. Bissell Park, arts show, Celebrate Oak Ridge, City of Oak Ridge, Emily Ann Roberts, history, Jeanine Fuller, Loverboy, Secret City Festival

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Comedy at the Grove with Josh Phillips on May 3

Posted at 10:26 am April 24, 2019
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Comedy at the Grove welcomes back Oak Ridge native Josh Phillips for an entertaining evening filled with laughs on Friday, May 3, a press release said.

Phillips is the headliner. The show will feature Moody Molavi of Chattanooga. Knoxville’s own Michael Sayne will be the host.

The doors will open at 7 p.m., and the show will start at 8 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase in the lobby. You must be 18 to enter. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4229686.

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Josh Phillips [Read more…]

Filed Under: Comedy, Entertainment, Front Page News Tagged With: Comedy at the Grove, Grove Theater, Josh Phillips, Michael Sayne, Moody Molavi

Comedy at the Grove with Scott Eason on Friday

Posted at 12:14 pm February 6, 2019
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Comedy at the Grove is back for a fabulous February show! Get out of the cold and warm up to a great night of laughs with our special guest headliner Scott Eason. And welcome back to Oak Ridge featured comic John Upton of Tazewell and host Boston McCown of Knoxville.

Doors will open at 7 p.m. Friday, and the show will start at 8 p.m. Concessions will be available in the lobby for purchase. As always, you must be 18 to enter. Tickets are $10.

Comedy at the Grove is at the Grove Theater at 123 Randolph Road in Oak Ridge. Call (865) 255-0618 for more information or visit www.brownpapertickets.com.

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Scott Eason [Read more…]

Filed Under: Comedy, Entertainment Tagged With: Boston McCown, comedy, Comedy at the Grove, Grove Theater, John Upton, Scott Eason

Tucker to be honored, money raised for journalism education at Front Page Follies

Posted at 12:22 pm June 7, 2018
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Anne McKinney, left, Myranda McGhee, Sharon Lord, and Adina Chumley rehearse for the 40th anniversary Front Page Follies on June 14, 2018, at the Bijou Theatre. (Submitted photo)

Anne McKinney, left, Myranda McGhee, Sharon Lord, and Adina Chumley rehearse for the 40th anniversary Front Page Follies on June 14, 2018, at the Bijou Theatre. (Submitted photo)

 

Maurice Hendricks, a baritone with the Knoxville Opera and the Marble City Opera, will solo the reprise of “Let My People Golf” in the 40th annual Front Page Follies, which roasts state and local newsmakers, on June 14 at the Bijou Theatre in Knoxville. The cast of local media folks and friends is ready to present the musical revue of the year’s news and newsmakers, a press release said.

Front Page Follies offers an evening of laughs as the Front Page Foundation, host of the show, raises funds for journalism and broadcast scholarships and media education programs for students. Lori Tucker, WATE-TV news anchor, will be the honoree at this year’s Follies.

Regarding his role in the performance next week, Hendricks said: “I got an email from a friend saying they were looking for someone to sing this song. I like being involved in all-around fun craziness as an artist, meeting and singing with new people, and networking. So I said, ‘yes, let’s do it!’”

Hendricks has won the Encouraging Award in national auditions for the New York Metropolitan Opera.

The song, “Let My People Golf,” skewers the attitudes that prevented then-University of Tennessee basketball coach Wade Huston, an African-American hired in 1989, from joining a local country club. “It’s interesting to see that situation was only in 1989, not in the ‘60s,” Hendricks said. “We’ve come a long way but still have a long way to go.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Comedy, Community, Education, Entertainment, Front Page News, Music Tagged With: Adina Chumley, Bijou Theatre, David Lauver, Frank Murphy, Front Page Follies, Front Page Foundation, journalism, journalism and broadcast scholarships, Lori Tucker, Maurice Hendricks, media education

Saturday: Comedy at the Grove with Tyler Gooch

Posted at 12:00 pm May 12, 2018
By Antonette Whitson Leave a Comment

Comedy at the Grove with Tyler Gooch

Comedy at the Grove in Oak Ridge tonight (Saturday, May 12) features headliner Tyler Gooch and Cortney Warner of Nashville.

“Everyone’s favorite, hilarious Tyler Gooch has returned with a whole lot of funny!” a press release said. “Also featured is the talented Cortney Warner all the way from Nashville, along with your evening host Beth Tomkins from our sister city Knoxville.”

The doors open at 7 p.m., and show starts at 8 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase when the doors open.

“Tickets are only $10 so bring a friend, date, or family member, and help support live entertainment in the Secret City,” the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Comedy, Entertainment Tagged With: Beth Tomkins, comedy, Comedy at the Grove, Cortney Warner, Grove Theater, Jared Pearce, Tre Pack, Tyler Gooch

Five reasons to see Einstein Simplified on Sunday

Posted at 12:33 pm May 4, 2018
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The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society offered five reasons to see the Einstein Simplified improvisational comedy group at the UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge on Sunday, May 6, 2018. It's a fundraiser for the UT Arboretum Society.(Submitted photo)

The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society offered five reasons to see the Einstein Simplified improvisational comedy group at the UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge on Sunday, May 6, 2018. It’s a fundraiser for the UT Arboretum Society.(Submitted photo)

 

The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society offered five reasons to see the Einstein Simplified improvisational comedy group in Oak Ridge on Sunday. It’s a fundraiser for the UT Arboretum Society.

Here are the five reasons to see the show, the UT Arboretum Society said: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Comedy, Community, Entertainment, Front Page News, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: Einstein Simplified, fundraiser, improvisational comedy, University of Tennessee Arboretum Society, UT Arboretum, UT Arboretum Society

Tonight: Comedy at the Grove with Tyler Sonnichsen

Posted at 2:03 pm March 30, 2018
By Antonette Whitson Leave a Comment

Comedy at the Grove Tyler Sonic

Comedy at the Grove will celebrate its four-year anniversary with a show at the Grove Theater in Oak Ridge tonight (Friday, March 30).

The show will include headliner Tyler Sonnichsen of Knoxville. He recently wrapped up his Flour to the People Tour with Sean Simoneau, who will be featured tonight.

The host for the evening will be Tre Pack, the press release said.

“Come join us for a big night of laughs and celebration!” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Comedy, Entertainment, Top Stories Tagged With: Chris Rogers, comedy, Comedy at the Grove, Grove Theater, Sean Simoneau, Tre Pack, Tyler Sonnichsen

Comedy group Einstein Simplified at UT Arboretum for May 6 fundraiser

Posted at 11:49 pm March 13, 2018
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Einstein Simplified

Einstein Simplified

 

Enjoy an early Mother’s Day with comedy group Einstein Simplified

The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society again presents an evening of laughter and live improvisational comedy with Einstein Simplified during a fundraiser on Sunday, May 6.

The fundraiser is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. May 6 at the UT Arboretum on South Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge.

“Come enjoy the fun as this well-known Knoxville area comedy improv group entertains us with original, unrehearsed improv,” a press release said. “If you like ‘Second City’ and ‘Saturday Night Live,’ this show is for you! Given today’s roller coaster political climate, we expect a very funny show. Don’t miss it!”

Due to popular demand in 2017, the group is returning to the Arboretum for the second year, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Comedy, Community, Education, Entertainment, Entertainment, Front Page News, Nonprofits, Slider Tagged With: comedy group, comedy improv, Einstein Simplified, improvisational comedy, University of Tennessee Arboretum Society, UT Arboretum, UT Arboretum Society

Sean Finnerty to headline Comedy at the Grove on Saturday, Feb. 17

Posted at 6:32 am February 9, 2018
By Antonette Whitson Leave a Comment

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Sean Finnerty, who grew up in Ireland, will be the special guest and headliner at Comedy at the Grove in Oak Ridge on Saturday, February 17. The show will also feature Jay Kendrick and Shane Rhyne of Knoxville.

“Your hilarious host for the evening is Kris Bell,” a press release said.

The show will start at 8 p.m. Saturday, February 17, and doors will open at 7 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase when the doors open, the press release said. You must be 18 to enter. Admission is $10. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Comedy, Entertainment, Front Page News Tagged With: comedy, Comedy at the Grove, Grove Theater, Irish Society of Knoxville, Jay Kendrick, Kris Bell, Sean Finnerty, Shane Rhyne

Buddy Westcott’s Open Mic at the Grove on Thursday

Posted at 11:52 pm January 24, 2018
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There is an open mic for musicians, singers, poets, and comedians at the Grove Theater in Oak Ridge on Thursday.

It’s called Buddy Westcott’s Open Mic at the Grove. All ages are welcome.

The open mic is in the small theater from 7-11 p.m. Thursday, January 25. Sign-ups will be at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $3, and it will be passed on to High Places Community Church, which owns the Grove Theater. The theater is in Grove Center.

There will be a three-song limit or 15 minutes for each group or solo or act, organizers said.

More information will be added as it becomes available.

Filed Under: Comedy, Entertainment, Front Page News, Music, Top Stories Tagged With: Buddy Westcott's Open Mic at the Grove, comedians, Grove Center, Grove Theater, High Places Community Church, musicians, open mic, poets, singers

Comedy at the Grove with Jenn Snyder tonight

Posted at 10:01 am August 26, 2017
By Antonette Whitson Leave a Comment

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Comedy at the Grove is back for its end of the summer show.

Join us for a night full of laughs with one of the funniest comedians around—the hilarious Jenn Snyder! Also featured is Knoxville’s Shane Rhyne and hosting is your favorite Aunt Debby. You must be 18 to enter. Concessions will be available for purchase in the lobby area.”

Headliner: Jenn Snyder

At 5’2″, comedian Jenn Snyder packs a whole lot of funny in her one-two punch style of comedy. With topics ranging from her days growing up as a lesbian in a “good ol’ boy” town to her dealing with the public on a daily basis, this comedian will pull you in with her stories and leave you wanting more with her quick wit and hilarious observations. Born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, her ultimate goal is to unite all people through laughter.

Featured: Shane Rhyne [Read more…]

Filed Under: Comedy, Entertainment Tagged With: comedy, Comedy at the Grove, Debby Johnson, Grove Theater, Jenn Snyder, Shane Rhyne

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