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Sound Co. has Sparkly Jolly Twinkle Holly holiday concert this weekend

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The much-anticipated Sparkly Jolly Twinkle Holly holiday concert by Sound Company is set for the first weekend in December. “Don’t miss the festive costumes and seasonal stylings of Sound Company Children’s Choir of Oak Ridge,” a press release said.

Performances will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, December 6, and 6 p.m. Sunday, December 7, at the High Places Church at Grove Center, in Oak Ridge’s historic Grove Theater.

The press release said more than 100 talented young vocalists in grades one through 12 will present everything from classical holiday carols to Louis Armstrong jazz (“Zat You Santa Claus?”), an Elvis Christmas medley, and pop ballad “Peppermint Winter” by Owl City. Sound Company is polishing a range of holiday tunes, including “Hanukkah Shalom,” a traditional Spanish carol, and spirited “Mele Kalikimaka” from Hawaii.

“Of course, you won’t want to miss the new holiday classic popularized in the show ‘Elf,’ ‘Sparklejollytwinklejingley,’ complete with kick line,” the press release said. [Read more…]

Sound Company celebrates ‘Journeys’ on Friday, Saturday

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Sound Company, Oak Ridge’s Children’s Performing Choir, will present a unique choral performance this weekend, a press release said. The choir will be providing the community with two opportunities to experience the celebration, including Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m. All shows will be performed at the Historic Grove Theater at High Places Church, which is at 123 Randolph Road in Oak Ridge.

The show is titled “Journeys: Celebrating the Long and Winding Road of Life.”

Songs performed by Sound Company will include: [Read more…]

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

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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…]

Sound Company celebrates ‘Greatest Hits’ this weekend

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The Sound Company Children’s Choir is pictured above in a previous performance. (File photo)

Sound Company, Oak Ridge’s Children’s Performing Choir, will present a unique choral performance entitled “Just Sing!” this weekend, a press release said.

The Saturday show features The Nashville Singers. It will start at 5:30 p.m. at the Historic Grove Theater at High Places Church.

The Sunday show begins at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.

The “Just Sing!” shows will include these songs: [Read more…]

Open Mic night on Saturday at the Grove Theater

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High Places Church at the Grove Theater is having an open mic night at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 28.

Performances can include poetry readings, humor, and acoustic music, such as guitar and harmonica. This event is usually around the last Saturday of the month.

The Grove Theater is located at 123 Randolph Rd in Oak Ridge.

For more information, call (865) 719-4305.