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January 11, 2008
Weekend Entertainment Events (01/11)
Here are the weekend entertainment events mentioned this morning on News Channel 11 Morning Edition
January 09, 2008
Businessman George L. Carter considered to be the father of the Tri-Cities
Call him the father of the Tri-Cities ? or perhaps even the original emperor of the Mountain Empire. You might also call George L. Carter a man of mystery.
Tennis Anyone: Stolen item still doesn’t dampen trip
We took off for three days ? on vacation, just the two of us. And it was a grand adventure, the kind every daddy should make, for bonding purposes, even if you do end up like me and have to console your 6-year-old child through crying fits when she misses mama.
SHORT TAKES: A glimpse at weekend entertainment
Hear E. C. Miller and Gold Rush Review on Jan. 10 at the Pickin? Porch in the Bristol Mall in Bristol Virginia. The longtime local bluegrass musician brings his own indelible style to a show with quite a style of its own.
Larry Cordle: A life built on faith in self
Most country music fans have heard Larry Cordle?s songs. However, most country music fans have probably never heard Cordle. Nowadays, he performs bluegrass.
Get ‘Ready for Action,‘ it’s Sesame Street Live!
Mention Big Bird or Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Ernie, or most certainly nowadays Elmo. Any kid will know exactly what you?re talking about. Oh yes, ?Sesame Street.?
Harley Hogg & the Rockers and Southern Rock Allstars
Harley Hogg & the Rockers Plus the Southern Rock Allstars coming to NPAC
January 08, 2008
Hartsell Hollow ?Winter Delight? Hike
Nature enthusiasts are invited to Buffalo Mountain Park on Saturday, Jan. 12 for a Winter Delight Hike.
January 07, 2008
the everybodyfields at the Stateline Jamboree Concert Series
Bristol?s Rhythm and Roots Reunion, the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance, and the Bristol Public Library will present the everybodyfields as part of the Stateline Jamboree Concert Series on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 7:30 PM at the Bristol Public Library.
Blue Mother Tupelo at Barley’s Tap Room in (Knoxville)
Blue Mother Tupelo will be bringing their signature Swampadelic Southern Soul sound to Barley's Tap Room in Knoxville, Tennessee THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, January 12. The show begins at 10:00pm.
January 04, 2008
Birthplace of County Music Alliance moves to the fast lane with its fundraising campaign
Motorsports executive Kevin Triplett was introduced Friday as chairman of the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance?s fundraising campaign, and he believes it?s a challenge that should be met.
January 02, 2008
New guidebook showcases the many historic markers located throughout Virginia
All over the Old Dominion, silver-and-black signs pay tribute to historic events and places.
December 26, 2007
Group working to restore a legendary, airplane-shaped gas station
This roadside oddity was never an airplane; it was only built to look that way on the outskirts of Knoxville.
Find a Party: Region celebrating New Year’s
Stay home and rock in the New Year with Dick Clark. Or hitch some go in your get-up while on the town in and near the Tri-Cities. Read on and rock out with these suggestions.
Citizen Kane to usher in 2008
What a year. Memorable for some and forgettable for others, either way 2007 is about to enter into history.
December 20, 2007
Weekend Entertainment Events (12/21-12/23)
Fran McKendree Benefit Concert
Former Arista Records recording artist Fran McKendree will perform in concert at St. John's Episcopal Church, 500 North Roan Street, Johnson City TN. on Fri., Jan. 4, 2008, at 7 p.m.
Weekend Entertainment Events (12/21-12/23)
December 19, 2007
Water, water everywhere
Franci Sloan slipped into a boat and decided to take a breather. Sloan had spent weeks assembling a new temporary exhibit, The Clean Water Maze, at Hands On! Regional Museum in Johnson City, where she serves as exhibits and outreach coordinator.
Carter Fold Christmas
Christmas calls for celebration. Christmas also serves as a time for togetherness among families and the community. Each Christmas season since 1974, family and folks around the region have gathered to celebrate with music and food at the historic Carter Family Fold in Hiltons. This year?s soiree will commence on Dec. 22 and, as always, features no charge for admission.
Annie Robinette in rare solo appearances at O’Mainnin’s
Music sometimes defies pinpoint description. Think of John Mayer. Is he rock, folk or what? Same goes for Bristol?s Annie Robinette. Sometimes she rocks, and yet she also features folk in her sound.
December 14, 2007
Song of the Mountains starts 2008 with bluegrass
Song of the Mountains starts 2008 with two bluegrass legends at the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Va., on Saturday, Jan. 5.
MSHA’s Herbert to entertain at Kiwanis Christmas meeting
Songs of the Holiday Season, a special Christmas program, will be presented by Ed Herbert during the Dec. 19 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Johnson City.
Sanders Family Christmas coming to NPAC
Sanders Family Christmas, presented by Cumberland County Playhouse, will visit the Niswonger Performing Arts Center Thursday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Weekend Entertainment Events (12/14 ? 12/16)
Here are the weekend entertainment events mentioned this morning on News Channel 11 Morning Edition.
December 13, 2007
Andrew Johnson 200th birthday celebration begins Dec. 29
The Nathanael Greene Museum will begin the yearlong celebration of Andrew Johnson's 200th irthday on Saturday, Dec. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m.
December 12, 2007
A holiday song: christmas show to be staged as part of Song of Mountains
Point of Grace
group to end its ?Winter Wonderland? tour on Dec. 16 at Viking Hall
