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See the 2017 Secret City Festival schedule here

Posted at 4:03 am March 10, 2017
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Secret City Festival Flyer 2017

See the Secret City Festival schedule of events above. The events start Friday, June 2, and end June 17.

Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available. For more information, contact [email protected].

Filed Under: Arts, Community, Dancing, Entertainment, Front Page News, Movies, Music, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: Secret City Festival

Children’s Museum to host International Festival Feb. 18

Posted at 10:41 pm February 2, 2017
By Kay Brookshire Leave a Comment

Obayana Ajanaku of Indigenous Vibes will create positive vibes on the djembe drums Feb. 18, 2017, at the Children’s Museum International Festival. (Submitted photo)

Obayana Ajanaku of Indigenous Vibes will create positive vibes on the djembe drums Feb. 18, 2017, at the Children’s Museum International Festival. (Submitted photo)

 

Indigenous Vibes, a culture-based entertainment group that creates positive vibrations using traditional West African drums, will be the featured performer when the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge hosts its annual International Festival on Saturday, February 18.

Led by Obayana Ajanaku, Indigenous Vibes drummers use the djembe drums to bring the message of diversity, confidence, unity, and pride through their entertainment, a press release said. The festival audience will be invited to participate in dancing to the drum rhythm.

The family-friendly International Festival will present entertainment, crafts, and cuisines from cultures around the world, with musical and dance entertainment on stage throughout the day and crafts for children to make and take home, the press release said.

The festival entertainment will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. February 18 at the Children’s Museum, which is at 461 West Outer Drive, with doors opening at 9:30 a.m. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Arts, Community, Dancing, Entertainment, Front Page News, Music, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: 93.1 WNOX, Angela Floyd Dance School, Argentine Tango Club, Children's Museum International Festival, Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, CNS Y-12, Frank Murphy, Gene Patterson, Indigenous Vibes, Japanese Harp & Guitar, Kendo Modern Japanese Martial Arts, Knoxville Area Model Railroaders, Kristin Farley, Lucia's Arte Y Pasion Flamenca Dancers, Meraki Greek Dancers, National Martial Arts, Obayana Ajanaku, Royal Magic Events, Scandinavian Dancers, Spice of India Dancers, Tearsa Smith, WATE-TV

Community-wide Valentine’s Dance at First United Methodist on Feb. 11

Posted at 7:36 pm February 2, 2017
By Jan Ryan Leave a Comment

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First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge will celebrate recent renovations with an open house on Sunday evening, Jan. 8, 2017. The church is located at the intersection of Oak Ridge Turnpike and North Tulane Avenue. (Photo courtesy Jeff Kile)

 

First United Methodist Church has its Third Annual Community-wide Valentine’s Dance on Saturday, February 11.

The Valentine’s Day dance is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. February 11 in the Multipurpose Room at First United Methodist Church, which is at 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

“Come dressed to impress for a fun-filled night of dancing and fellowship!” a press release said.

Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Churches, Community, Dancing, Entertainment, Front Page News Tagged With: community, dance, First United Methodist Church, Third Annual Community-wide Valentine's Dance, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day dance

Oak Ridge Civic Ballet presents ‘The Nutcracker’ next weekend

Posted at 5:42 pm November 13, 2016
By Christy Rickman Leave a Comment

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The Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association will present “The Nutcracker” next weekend, November 19 and 20, 2016. (Photo by ORCBA)

The Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association will present Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” next weekend, November 19 and 20. The performances will be at the Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center.

Directed by Molly Koon Quist, “The Nutcracker” offers artistic entertainment for family members of all ages, a press release said. The feature shows will include the added value of the University of Tennessee Chamber Orchestra and Farragut High School Advanced Chorus, a press release said.

“We are thrilled to showcase our talented dancers in such a classic ballet for the Oak Ridge community,” said Christy Rickman, president of ORCBA.

Courtney Walker and Fancisco Aguilar of the Georgia Ballet as well as Grant Howard as the Russian Soloist will join the talented cast from East Tennessee. Frank Murphy of Classic Hits 93.1 will also make a guest appearance, the press release said. [Read more…]

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Sound Company presents ‘Songs that Inspire Us’ on Friday, Saturday

Posted at 9:17 pm November 3, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Sound Company Children's Choir of Oak Ridge

Sound Company Children’s Choir of Oak Ridge

 

Sound Company Children’s Choir of Oak Ridge will present “Songs that Insire Us” on Friday and Saturday.

The shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, November 4, and 3 p.m. Saturday, November 5. Both performances are at The Grove Theater in Oak Ridge.

The selection of music, which is chosen to inspire, will include “Corner of the Sky,” “Black or White,” “Imagine,” and “Sing” (Pentatonix). [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Dancing, Entertainment, Music Tagged With: Grove Theater, Songs that Inspire Us, Sound Company, Sound Company Children’s Choir of Oak Ridge

Free Medical Clinic’s fundraiser: Carolina Beach Bash on Saturday

Posted at 1:15 am August 11, 2016
By Carolyn Krause Leave a Comment

Michael and Lissie Beehan Free Medical Clinic Fundraiser 2016

Michael and Lissie Beehan practice their “celebrity” dance. (Submitted photo)

 

 A fundraiser for Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge on Saturday features auctions, music, dancing, and dinner

A brand new grandfather clock. An elegant condo surrounded by dozens of golf courses near Orlando, Florida, that’s available in October. A lovely condo on Crescent Beach in Florida. A Gatlinburg getaway, which includes a luxury cabin stay and event tickets.

An elegant tea for eight. A fine wine dinner for 26 in a garden setting and an Italian dinner for 20 at the Olde Towne Event Center in Oak Ridge.

A one-year membership at National Fitness, flowers for a year, and a signed and framed Ed Westcott photograph of Manhattan Project workers celebrating the end of World War II. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Dancing, Entertainment, Front Page News, Music Tagged With: Bear Stephenson, FMC, Free Medical Clinic, Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge, health insurance, medical care, medical services, Parish Life Center, St. Mary's Church

Sound Company Choir has auditions in July, August; singers in grades 1-12 encouraged to audition

Posted at 11:43 am June 14, 2016
By Kathy Gillenwaters Leave a Comment

Sound Company Children's Performing Choir of Oak Ridge performing at their May 2016 show. (Photo by Linda Ripley)

Sound Company Children’s Performing Choir of Oak Ridge performing at their May 2016 show. (Photo by Linda Ripley)

 

Sound Company, the Children’s Performing Choir of Oak Ridge, has announced audition dates for its 2016-2017 season. Sound Company is seeking singers who will be in grades 1-12 this fall.

Auditions will be held on three dates: Friday, July 1, and Friday, July 15, between noon and 2 p.m., following the group’s annual Show Camp events, and on Saturday, August 27, beginning at 9 a.m. The auditions will be at the Historic Grove Theater/High Places Community Church at 123 Randolph Road in Oak Ridge.

Those who are interested in auditioning should contact Janelle Bell at (865) 387-1583 or [email protected]. Online registration and additional information is available at www.soundcompanytn.net. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Dancing, Entertainment, Front Page News, Music Tagged With: auditions, Children’s Performing Choir of Oak Ridge, Janelle Bell, Peggy Hamby, Sound Company, Sound Company Too

Youth Showcase, Auction features rising stars in benefit for Child Advocacy Center

Posted at 5:08 pm April 6, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Sydney Buckner

Sydney Buckner will perform at the Third Annual Youth Showcase and Auction on Friday, April 22, 2016, at the Grove Theater in Oak Ridge. (Submitted photo)

 

The Third Annual Youth Showcase and Auction on April 22 will feature rising stars—extremely talented performers in their late teens and early 20s—in a benefit for the Child Advocacy Center of Anderson County, a press release said.

The Youth Showcase and Auction is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 22, at the Grove Theater in Oak Ridge. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 per child/youth.

“Arrive at 6 p.m. to enjoy delicious treats, socialize, and browse the silent auction items,” the press release said. The performance begins at 6:45 p.m.

Matt Shafer Powell

Matt Shafer Powell

Matt Shafer Powell of WUOT-FM will be the master of ceremonies.

“Zach Farrar returns as auctioneer, and will get (the) audience bidding on exciting items such as Disney Park Hopper tickets, a Volunteer Princess Sunset Dinner cruise for two, beautiful quilt, etc., during the performance,” the release said. There will also be a raffle.

All proceeds will be used to provide services for children who have been victims or witnesses of child abuse, neglect, or other crimes. The services are provided by the Child Advocacy Center of Anderson County, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Dancing, Entertainment, Front Page News, Meetings and Events, Music, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: benefit, Child Advocacy Center, Child Advocacy Center of Anderson County, Grove Theater, Margaret Durgin, Matt Shafer Powell, Nic Cagle, Sarah Jett, Sydney Buckner, Third Annual Youth Showcase and Auction, Youth Showcase and Auction, Zach Farrar

Artists, arts supporters to be recognized during Tribute to the Arts on Tuesday

Posted at 1:41 pm March 26, 2016
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

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Arts agencies will showcase their talents during a Tribute to the Arts in Oak Ridge on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, and local artists and arts supporters will be recognized. (Submitted image)

 

Arts agencies will showcase their talents during a Tribute to the Arts in Oak Ridge on Tuesday, and local artists and arts supporters will be recognized.

This is the second time that the Arts Council of Oak Ridge has offered this unique gala giving members of the community a chance to recognize local artists and arts supporters for their wonderful work promoting the arts in Anderson County, a press release said.

Tribute to the Arts is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, at the Saint Mary’s Family Life Center in Oak Ridge.

“Each of the arts agencies will be showcasing their talents, so it’s the perfect time to sample an appetizer of arts in our community,” the press release said.

The event is being co-promoted by Arts Council of Oak Ridge and the Rotary Club of Oak Ridge Sunset, with proceeds from ticket sales and a silent auction benefiting both organizations and their philanthropies. Tickets may be purchased by contacting the Arts Council of Oak office at (865) 482-4432 or contacting any representative from the eight member organizations. Those groups are Oak Ridge Art Center, Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association, Tennessee Mountain Writers, Oak Ridge Playhouse, Oak Ridge Community Orchestra, Oak Ridge Community Band, and the Music Arts School. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Arts, Community, Dancing, Entertainment, Front Page News, Meetings and Events, Music, Nonprofits, Theater, Top Stories, Writing Tagged With: artists, Arts Council of Oak Ridge, arts supporters, Audrey Stelson, Bill Capshaw, Chuck Coutant, Cyndi Jeffers, Ed Westcott, Gene Spejewski, George Kidd, Greg Foertter, Hayden Evans, Ilia Steinschneider, Jean Box, Jenny Collins, Jim Dodson, Judy Kidd, Music Arts School, Nancy Coutant, Oak Ridge Art Center, Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association, Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, Oak Ridge Community Band, Oak Ridge Community Orchestra, Oak Ridge Playhouse, Rotary Club of Oak Ridge Sunset, Saint Mary's Family Life Center, Sheryl Lawrence Howard, Tennessee Mountain Writers, Tribute to the Arts

Boys & Girls Club Gala is Saturday—enjoy the evening, support youth

Posted at 10:34 am February 10, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Boys-Girls-Club-Clinch-Valley-Gala-2016The Boys & Girls Club of Oak Ridge has its Gala 2016 on Saturday, February 13.

The Gala includes dinner, dancing, and an auction. Tickets are $100 per person, and black tie attire is encouraged. You must be 21 to attend.

“This will be a beautiful evening to celebrate an early Valentine’s Day and support the youth in our community!” organizers said.

The Gala is from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oak Ridge.

You can contact Boys & Girls Club staff or board members for tickets, or you can email Jennifer Pettyjohn at [email protected]. You can also visit the event page here.

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Filed Under: Clubs, Community, Dancing, Entertainment, Front Page News, Meetings and Events, Nonprofits Tagged With: Boys & Girls Club, Boys & Girls Club of Oak Ridge, Gala 2016, Jennifer Pettyjohn, St. Mary's Catholic Church

Children’s Museum International Festival features music, dance, crafts, cuisine on Feb. 20

Posted at 4:26 pm February 8, 2016
By Kay Brookshire Leave a Comment

Shamrock Road

Shamrock Road (Submitted photo)

 

The Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge will present entertainment, crafts, and cuisines from cultures around the world at its annual International Festival on Saturday, February 20.

Shamrock Road, a band specializing in Irish ballads, will be the featured performer for the international event. The family-friendly festival will feature musical and dance entertainment on stage throughout the day, international food and culture booths, and crafts for children to make and take home.

The festival will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. February 20 at the Children’s Museum, which is at 461 West Outer Drive in Oak Ridge.

Shamrock Road plays many old pub standards and contemporary ballads by such artists as Mary Black, Christy Moore, and U2. Two of the band members have lived in Ireland. Bob Morin, on vocals and 12-string guitar, lived in County Tipperary for several years. Steve Reddick, on vocals, banjo and harmonica, attended college in Cork City. Other band members are Mary Tuskan, on vocals, guitar, banjo and mandolin; Jake Alexander, on bass; and Amanda Morgan, on fiddle. [Read more…]

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Tennessee Fall Homecoming at Museum of Appalachia this weekend

Posted at 9:24 am October 8, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

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Photo courtesy Museum of Appalachia

NORRIS—The annual Tennessee Fall Homecoming at the Museum of Appalachia in Norris this weekend will feature more than 70 musicians, authentic mountain and pioneer demonstrations, and dozens of artisans showcasing and selling handmade goods.

It’s a beloved and historic three-day event, organizers said.

This year, the Homecoming Marketplace, where festival-goers browse heritage arts and crafts from artisans showcasing their skills on site, has been selected as a feature representation of Tennessee Craft Week. Tennessee First Lady Crissy Haslam will be making a special appearance on Friday afternoon from 2:30-4 p.m. to promote Tennessee Arts programs.

The featured music lineup for this year’s event, now in its 36th year, includes the Del McCoury Band, multiple Grammy and International Bluegrass Music Award recipient and Bluegrass Hall of Fame member; previous two-time IBMA Entertainers of the Year and Vocal Group of the Year, the Gibson Brothers; and the multiple Grammy- and Dove-nominated band, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, also a 7-time IBMA Vocal Group of the Year and Bluegrass Hall of Fame Member. Also returning to the Tennessee Fall Homecoming this year is the legendary Larry Sparks, who was just inducted into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame at the 2015 IBMA awards. [Read more…]

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