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Sponsored: Award-winning Tennessee Medieval Faire celebrates 5th annual festival

Posted at 12:45 pm May 18, 2019
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Photo courtesy Tennessee Medieval Faire

Discounted rooms at Baymont Inn and Suites for Faire fans

New online ticket sales and discounts available 

Earlier this year, the Tennessee Medieval Faire was awarded by 9 Lakes of East Tennessee and the Middle East Tennessee Tourism Council (covering 16 counties) an Excellence in Tourism Award as the “2018 Best Annual Festival.”

“We are very grateful for the recognition that we are adding value to our community,” said Barrie Paulson, vice president-manager and entertainment director.

Now celebrating its fifth year, the Tennessee Medieval Faire invites patrons to go back in time to the High Middle Ages (circa 1190s) and “Live the Age of Chivalry!” with Robin Hood. This outdoor interactive PG festival will spring to life on May 25 and run for three weekends, including Memorial Day.

The dates are May 25-27, June 1-2, and June 8-9. The hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Easter Time.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Entertainment, Sponsored Posts Tagged With: Age of Chivalry, Barrie Paulson, comedy, crafts, folktale, human combat chess, jousting, Lars Paulson, Middle Ages, music, Noble Cause Productions, Robin Hood, Sheriff of Nottingham, Tennessee Medieval Faire

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.

Headliner

Scott Eason [Read more…]

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

Saturday: Comedy at the Grove with Tyler Gooch

Posted at 12:00 pm May 12, 2018
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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

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

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

Posted at 6:32 am February 9, 2018
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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

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

Comedy at the Grove with Blayr Nias is Saturday

Posted at 11:32 am April 21, 2016
By Antonette Whitson Leave a Comment

Comedy at the Grove April 23, 2016

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Comedy at the Grove is back with the amazingly funny Blayr Nias. She has worked with the best well-known comedians, making her mark in the comedy world. Also featured will be Asheville’s own Tom Scheve and Art Sturtevant, with Knoxville’s comedic son, Sam King, rounding out the funny as the host. Birdwell Catering will be available for your beverage needs. You must be 18 to enter and 21 to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.

Headliner: Blayr Nias

Blayr Nias is not your average female comic. She lives by the credo “If you can’t be a good example, then you’ll have to be a horrible warning.” When she hits the stage, it’s with manic energy, high-octane humor, and her trademark mega-watt smile giving her the nickname “GummyBlayr.” Winning audiences over across the country with a dynamic stage presence, she shares tales of her misadventures as “the bad girl next door.”

This Massachusetts native graduated from the George Washington University with a degree in theater and creative writing. In 2012, she was featured in the Pink Collar Comedy Tour at the Piccolo Spoletto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina and performed in the Laugh Your Asheville Off Festival in Asheville, North Carolina, headlined by Jim Gaffigan. She was a featured artist in the Charlotte Video Project, a collection of short films about the culture of the city. In September 2013, Blayr was named a finalist in Comedy Central’s Up Next Comedy Competition. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Comedy, Entertainment, Front Page News, Meetings and Events Tagged With: Art Sturtevant, Blayr Nias, comedy, Danny Whitson, Grove Theater, Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Sam King, Tom Scheve

Comedy at the Grove features Future Queens of Comedy on March 19

Posted at 9:35 am February 29, 2016
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Comedy at the Grove March 2016

Comedy at the Grove is back with the Future Queens of Comedy on March 19.

“We are very excited to grace our stage with the very funny Jenn Snyder, Kristine Kinsey, Jennifer Lynch, Miss James Holdiness, and Bridgette Martin,” a press release said.

Tickets will be $10 per person, and you must be 18 to enter.

“Birdwell Catering is also returning to suit your refreshment needs,” the press release said. “You must be 21 to purchase and consume alcohol. Join us for a fun filled night full of laughs!”

Here is more information from the press release: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Comedy, Entertainment, Front Page News, Meetings and Events Tagged With: Bridgette Martin, comedy, Comedy at the Grove, Future Queens of Comedy, Jenn Snyder, Jennifer Lynch, Kristine Kinsey, Miss James Holdiness

Comedy at the Grove is Saturday

Posted at 5:38 pm May 19, 2015
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Comedy at the Grove

Comedy at the Grove will be presented by local comedian and magician Danny Whitson at the Grove Theater in Oak Ridge on Saturday, May 23.

The headliner will be Spanky Brown. The show will also feature Brent Terhunem and a guest appearance by Eric Steele, and it will be hosted by Tyler Sonnischen.

Birdwell Catering will provide food and beverages for purchase, a press release said. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the show will start promptly at 8 p.m. You must be 18 to enter and 21 to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Here is more information from a press release:

HEADLINER: Spanky Brown [Read more…]

Filed Under: Comedy, Entertainment, Front Page News, Meetings and Events, Top Stories Tagged With: Brent Terhunem, comedy, Comedy at the Grove, Danny Whitson, Eric Steele, Grove Theater, Spanky Brown, Tyler Sonnischen

Masquers’ fall play: ‘Murder in the Magnolias’

Posted at 4:01 pm November 2, 2014
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ORHS Masquers Murder in the Magnolias

By Benjamin Fowler

Oak Ridge High School Masquers, the school’s drama program, will present “Murder in the Magnolias,” an ensemble comedy, in three performances this month.

The performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, November 13, and Saturday, November 15, and 2 p.m. Sunday, November 16, at the Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center. The ensemble comedy blends Southern plays with a dollop of Tara Plantation, delightfully madcap characters, and a garden full of plants with minds of their own. Colonel Rance Chickenwing III passes away, launching a family frenzy to find his buried fortune. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Sponsored Posts, Theater, Top Stories Tagged With: Benjamin Fowler, comedy, Joseph Self, Murder in the Magnolias, Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge High School Masquers, Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center

Sponsored: Comedy Night at the Grove on Friday

Posted at 4:34 pm October 15, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Comedy at the Grove Theater

Comedy Night at the Grove Theater on Friday, October 17, will feature local comedians.

Shane Rhyne, a Clinton native who now lives in Claiborne County, will be the host.

The featured comedians will be Karen George Comedienne, who was born in Chattanooga and lives in Oak Ridge, and Danny Whitson, an Oak Ridge native.

“(Karen) has performed in Washington, D.C., Cleveland, Knoxville, and Chattanooga,” a press release said. “She’s an actor, mother, comedian, and Realtor. Clean comic with an attitude!” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Comedy, Entertainment, Sponsored Posts Tagged With: comedy, comedy night, Danny Whitson, Grove Theater, Josh Phillips, Karen George Comedienne, Shane Rhyne

Reminder: Einstein Simplified comedy troupe at After Dark tonight

Posted at 2:23 pm August 8, 2014
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Final two ‘After Dark’ entertainment events feature comedy, superhero film

The final two installments of this year’s Oak Ridge After Dark Series will feature comedy and a superhero film. The two entertainment events are scheduled for August 8 and 15 in A.K. Bissell Park.

On Friday, August 8, local comedy improv troupe Einstein Simplified will take the Performing Arts Pavilion stage for a free family-friendly show beginning at 7 p.m., a press release said. Einstein Simplified has been entertaining in the Knoxville area for more than 18 years. The act relies heavily on audience participation and gives everyone the chance to become part of the show.

No glass containers or alcohol will be allowed on site. Concessions will be available for sale. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Comedy, Community, Entertainment Tagged With: After Dark, comedy, comedy improv, Einstein Simplified, Hero Night, Oak Ridge After DArk, Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau, ORCVB

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