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Saturday: Comedy at the Grove with Tyler Gooch

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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…]

Five reasons to see Einstein Simplified on Sunday

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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…]

Tonight: Comedy at the Grove with Tyler Sonnichsen

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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…]

Comedy group Einstein Simplified at UT Arboretum for May 6 fundraiser

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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…]

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

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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…]

Buddy Westcott’s Open Mic at the Grove on Thursday

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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.

Comedy at the Grove with Jenn Snyder tonight

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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…]

Comedy at the Grove with Monty Mitchell on Saturday

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Comedy at the Grove is back for our summer event! Join us on Saturday, July 8, at 8 p.m. at the Historic Grove Theater for a night full of laughs with the very hilarious Monty Mitchell. Also, featured is Nashville’s funny Joshua Wagner with special guests Bridgette Martin, Nick Woodruff, and Jessica Carter.

Your host for the evening will be Liz Brooks of Knoxville. You must be 18 to enter and 21 to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages. Birdwell Catering will provide beverages for purchase. Identifications will be checked at the door.

Headliner: Monty Mitchell [Read more…]

Front Page Follies presents musical news revue on Saturday

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The Front Page Follies cast rehearses for the June 17, 2017, event at Knoxville Convention Center. (Submitted photo)

The Front Page Follies cast rehearses for the June 17, 2017, event at Knoxville Convention Center. (Submitted photo)

 

Social media tweets and WikiLeaks figure prominently in the national news and in the 39th annual Front Page Follies, but the show will focus on finding fun in state and local stories.

The cast of local media folks and friends is ready to present the Front Page Follies on Saturday, June 17, at the Knoxville Convention Center. The musical revue of the year’s news and newsmakers offers an evening of laughs as the Front Page Foundation, host of the show, raises funds for journalism and broadcast scholarships, a press release said.

The evening will begin with a 6 p.m. reception, followed by dinner, live and silent auctions, and the stage show. Tickets to the event are $125 each. They are available on the Front Page Foundation website at www.frontpagefoundation.org, which also features a preview of auction items.

Among song highlights is “Don’t You Forget D-O-E,” on the confirmation hearing of new U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry, to the 1980s tune “Don’t You Forget About Me.” Other Follies parodies include “Suppositions” to the tune of Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” and a Wiki-Wacky tale of “The Leaks” from the Clinton and Trump campaigns set to Ray Stevens’ “The Streak.” [Read more…]

Taste of Anderson County, a fundraiser for United Way, is this week

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The Eighth Annual Taste of Anderson County is next week. It’s scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, September 15, in the Jackson Square parking lot. (Photo via United Way of Anderson County/Eighth Annual Taste of Anderson County on Facebook)

 

The Eighth Annual Taste of Anderson County is this week. It’s scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, September 15, in the Jackson Square parking lot.

It’s a fundraiser for United way of Anderson County.

“United Way of Anderson County is thrilled to invite the community to this event, which will feature delicious local food, live music, and free family entertainment including a magic show and balloon animals,” a press release said.

Among the local restaurants offering sample food will be The Soup Kitchen, Swifty’s, Crossroads Coffee, Aubrey’s, and more, the press release said. Tickets are $1, and all food samples will be available for two tickets each.

“This year, we also have an amazing selection of wine, beer, and moonshine tastings,” the press release said. Tasters will be able to vote for their favorite drinks, or simply enjoy an exclusive cocktail, available at the bar. [Read more…]

Photos: Lavender Festival in Jackson Square

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The Lavender Festival in Jackson Square on Saturday, June 18, 2016. The festival included artisan vendors in the square and on Broadway. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

 

The 18th annual Lavender Festival on Saturday celebrated herbs, crafts, food, and music. Here are photos by Julio Culiat.

The festival celebrated the Herb of the Year, Capsicum, or hot peppers. New this year, “A Taste of Tennessee Wines” brought wine tasting to the festival. The tasting was hosted by Great Valley Wine Trail, which is made up of five independent wineries in East Tennessee.

The Lavender Festival also featured more than 100 artisan vendors, several informative presentations, children’s activities, and live musicians. Vendors lined the covered walkways of Jackson Square, the parking lot, and both sides of Broadway Avenue, which was closed to traffic.

The Oak Ridge Farmers Market was open as usual across from the square from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday.

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The Lavender Festival in Jackson Square on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Above, children stay cool playing in the interactive fountain in the center of Jackson Square. (Photo by Julio Culiat)

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‘Liberal Redneck,’ ‘Son of a Preacher Man’ to perform in comedy show at Grove

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Comedy at Grove May 28 2016

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Fresh off 14 million views (and counting) for his Facebook rant on public restroom use by transgender people, Trae Crowder will join headliner Drew Whitney Morgan onstage for Comedy at the Grove on Saturday May 28.

Crowder, who calls Knoxville home, went “viral” recently when he posted a short video supporting transgender public restroom use and in the process turned the stereotype of the bigoted southern redneck on its ear by becoming an improbable ally to the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community, a press release said. The self-proclaimed “Liberal Redneck,” who was a cast member for an Impractical Joker spin-off for CMT and is a writer/comedian for NBC Universal’s Talent Infusion Program, likens his material to being “southern-fried intellectual humor.”

Morgan is the New York City-via-East Tennessee headliner and the 2015 winner of the Stand-Up Showdown at the Pit. He is the son of a preacher man who has traveled the world to weave together intense stories with cutting edge observations on culture, religion, and identity, the press release said. His style has been described as “decidedly southern, extremely smart, and charmingly sarcastic,” the release said. [Read more…]