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‘Legends of the Knight’ screening to benefit ADFAC this Sunday

Posted at 11:09 pm April 25, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Staff 4 Comments

Legends of the Knight

A movie poster for “Legends of the Knight,” which will be screened at the Historic Grove Theater on April 27 to benefit ADFAC.

A special screening of “Legends of the Knight,” a documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Brett Culp, will be held at the Historic Grove Theater on Sunday, and it will benefit a local nonprofit.

“Legends of the Knight” weaves together the uplifting true stories of individuals who have overcome devastating obstacles, unselfishly given to the community, and embraced their inner superhero because of their love of Batman, a press release said.

The screening starts at 3:45 p.m. Sunday at the Grove Theater, which is at 123 Randolph Road. It will benefit Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, or ADFAC. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Churches, Community, Entertainment, Music, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: ADFAC, Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, Batman, benefit, Brett Culp, comics, David Allred, documentary, High Places Church, Historic Grove Theater, Legends of the Knight

Guest column—Happy 75th anniversary, Batman: I owe you

Posted at 3:21 pm April 11, 2014
By David Allred 1 Comment

Legends of the Knight

A movie poster for “Legends of the Knight,” which will be screened at the Historic Grove Theater on April 27 to benefit ADFAC.

On March 30, Batman turned 75. That same day, our church celebrated a 24th birthday and a 10-year anniversary of having moved into the Grove Theater. The irony of it hit me like a ton of bricks because many of the seeds that led me to become a minister were, strangely enough, planted throughout the pages of my childhood comic books.

Batman has had his share of ups and downs over the years. From the most campy television programming imaginable in the 60s, to witnessing Robin bludgeoned to death by the Joker in the 80s, to actually dying and being resurrected a few short years ago…I’ve managed to stay with the Dark Knight through his many twists and turns. At age 45, perhaps I should have outgrown it all, but I haven’t.

The truth is I owe my childhood heroes a pretty huge debt. They instilled in me at a very early age the belief that truth and justice were not just abstract forces in the world, but that they could be shared and experienced with enough effort and courage. At a time when it felt like the world was growing more cynical and afraid, I came to believe that honest people could really make a difference—that good really could win out in the end. The stories of my childhood were saturated with hope.

Moving through ministry for about two decades now, I almost always find that I arrive back where I started. I find that, fundamentally, hope is a life-blood running through the veins of healthy people. I find that fear, doubt, and cynicism are toxins that course through the bodies of the most unhealthy. I also discover that I am not immune to any of it. I experience these poisons too, times when I wonder if I shouldn’t just hang my hat and choose another profession in despair over our human condition. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Guest Columns, Opinion Tagged With: Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, Batman, comics, Easter, Grove Theater, High Places Community Church, hope, justice, Legends of the Knight, ministry, truth

Comedy night at Grove features five comics Saturday

Posted at 1:53 pm March 18, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Staff 2 Comments

High Places Community Church

A comedy show at the Grove Theater on Saturday will feature five comics and one host.

A comedy show at the Grove Theater on Saturday will feature five comics and one host.

The 90-minute show, which will feature local and touring comedians, starts at 8 p.m. It will be hosted by comedian and magician Danny Whitson, a regular host for Side Splitters Comedy Club in Knoxville, who has performed at festivals, clubs, bars, and other special events up and down the East Coast.

Those who attend must be 18 to enter and 21 years old to drink. A cash bar will be available before show time and during intermission. Doors open at 7 p.m. To buy a ticket, call Whitson at (865) 255-0618. The ticket must be presented at the time of entry. They are $10 per ticket, per person. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Front Page News Tagged With: comedian, comedy show, comics, Danny Whitson, Derik Zooashkiyani, Grove Theater, Kristine Kinsey, magician, Nate Cate, Tyler Sonnichsen, Waylon Whiskey

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