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Flatwater Tales returns June 1

Posted at 2:16 pm April 18, 2019
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Pictured above from left to right are Carmen Agra Deedy, Bil Lepp, and Bobby Norfolk.

The Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival, featuring three world renowned storytellers, returns to Oak Ridge on Saturday, June 1.

It’s the second annual storytelling festival in Oak Ridge. The annual event is led by the three Rotary Clubs in Oak Ridge, all volunteers.

This year’s festival will be in the Historic Grove Theater. Due to public demand at the 2018 performances, a larger venue and an additional performance have been added, a press release said.

Bil Lepp, Carmen Agra Deedy, and Bobby Norfolk will perform for the 2019 festival. They have achieved national and international recognition and appear regularly at festivals, including the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee, the press release said.

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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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Faith, church groups celebrating Community Interfaith Harmony Month

Posted at 7:54 pm February 4, 2019
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The Oak Ridge Interfaith Partnership, Women’s Interfaith Dialogue of Oak Ridge, and Church Women United are celebrating Oak Ridge Community Interfaith Harmony Month.

The Oak Ridge community is invited to join the celebration. The Community Interfaith Harmony Month is being celebrated from February 5-March 5.

The kickoff event will be held on Tuesday, February 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the historic Grove Theater. At 7 p.m., there will be a program featuring local youth, faith, and community leaders speaking about the importance of religious freedom, loving our neighbors, and engaging in community service, a press release said. During the program, a mayoral proclamation will be presented declaring the Oak Ridge Community Interfaith Harmony Month.

There will be booths for faith and nonprofit groups. They will be able to share information, service success stories, ongoing service opportunities, and what services exist to help those in need and what each person can do to help support them, the press release said. [Read more…]

Today: Artist who specializes in visual concerts has show at Grove Theater

Posted at 9:26 am January 10, 2019
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Desmond Darko

Desmond Darko, an Oak Ridge native, specializes in creating visual concerts in which the audience both hears and sees the music.

On Thursday, January 10, he and two other artists will present “Ice Cold: A Concert.” The event, sponsored by Pink House, will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Historic Grove Theater, 123 Randolph Road in Oak Ridge.

Tickets cost $5 through a link on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/events/320437028559678/ ) or $6 at the door.

Saturday: Comedy at the Grove with Tyler Gooch

Posted at 12:00 pm May 12, 2018
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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…]

Southern Poverty Law Center forums: Fighting hate, teaching tolerance, seeking justice

Posted at 9:51 am May 6, 2018
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Lecia Brooks

There will be two community forums in Oak Ridge this week that will be led by the outreach director of an organization that is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of society, a press release said.

The forums will feature speaker Lecia Brooks, outreach director for the Southern Poverty Law Center. They are scheduled at 2 p.m. Monday, May 7, at the Grove Theater at 123 Randolph Road and 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 8, in the sanctuary of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church at 809 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

The forums are free and open to the public. They are hosted by Women’s Interfaith Dialogue of Oak Ridge.

Brooks leads the Southern Poverty Law Center’s outreach efforts on key initiatives and social justice issues, the press release said. She frequently gives presentations around the country to promote tolerance and diversity, the release said. She also serves as director of the Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery, Alabama, an interpretive center designed to provide its visitors with a deeper understanding of the civil rights movement. [Read more…]

Tonight: Comedy at the Grove with Tyler Sonnichsen

Posted at 2:03 pm March 30, 2018
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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…]

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…]

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.

Oak Ridge Community Thanksgiving Dinner is Thursday at High Places

Posted at 1:37 pm November 22, 2017
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Everyone is invited to a community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 23, in Grove Center in Oak Ridge.

“Everyone should have someone to give thanks with on Thanksgiving!” a press release said.

The Thanksgiving Dinner is scheduled from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at High Places Community Church/Grove Theater at 123 Randolph Road in Oak Ridge.

“The emphasis of the event is community, with a goal of providing people the opportunity to dine with others on Thanksgiving,” the press release said. “As in the past, a grassroots group of individuals is coordinating this effort to be hosted by High Places Community Church/Grove Theater. As such, volunteers, food and financial donations are needed.” [Read more…]

Super Hero Family Fun Day with filmmaker Brett Culp to benefit ADFAC on Saturday

Posted at 12:47 pm October 27, 2017
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“Superman moments…” that’s what filmmaker Brett Culp calls those times when we’re inspired to overcome challenges or do something more for our neighbors. “Look to the Sky” tells the true and uplifting story of young people from around the country who are making a real difference and inspiring hope for us all.

A charity screening of this film will be the culmination of a fun, family friendly super hero day to be held Saturday, October 28, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Grove Theater in Oak Ridge. “Look to the Sky” will be shown in the Grove Theater beginning at 1:30 p.m., with all proceeds going to Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, or ADFAC. ADFAC has a heroic 30-year history of serving under-resourced families in our community, bringing hope and light wherever they go.

Culp will be making an appearance and joining us for this community event. As stated on Culp’s website, “Culp is the personal cinematographer for Hollywood stars, music icons, hall of fame athletes, and royal families.” [Read more…]