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'The Prophet of Oak Ridge Revealed' is author's topic at Oak Ridge History Museum on May 9
A farmer who reportedly spent 40 days and nights in the woods before emerging to reveal visions about the future of land that would become Oak Ridge, Hendrix is the subject of many stories. But who was he – a family man? A killer? Did he lose his mind and get locked away in a cage?
Local artists named People's Choice of 2024
Local artists from across East Tennessee contributed to an annual art show hosted by the Art Guild of Tellico Village last weekend. Five artists were recognized as the People’s Choice winners at Sunday’s closing ceremony in the Community Church at Tellico Village. VARIOUS MEDIUMS Artists submitted pieces of various types of mediums — some choosing...
'Day with the Arts' to feature music, dance, poetry May 18 at Scarboro Center
Music, dance, poetry, and community spirit are on tap as the Oak Ridge Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. presents “A Day with the Arts,” from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 18 at the Scarboro Community Center, 148 Carver Ave. The event, a collaboration with...
Ram Uppuluri remembers his mother Shigeko at May 8 meeting of Altrusa
'Remembering My Mother, Shigeko Uppuluri, and Her Unique and Adventurous Life in Oak Ridge' is title of his talk. Oak Ridge native Ram Uppuluri will talk about his mother, the late Shigeko Uppuluri, at the Wednesday, May 8 meeting of Altrusa International of Oak Ridge. "Remembering My Mother, Shigeko Uppuluri,...
It's turtle time in Tennessee! Virtual program is May 9 for UT Arboretum's nature club
The Southeast is rich in turtle diversity, and the Volunteer State is home to 15 species. The Eastern Box Turtle is the sole terrestrial one and the one we most often encounter, according to the a news release from the University of Tennessee Arboretum in Oak Ridge. Join education coordinator...
Roane Choral Society presents final concert of series
This Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m., Roane Choral Society will present the third and final concert of their series, The Rule of Three: Past, Present Future, at Central United Methodist Church in Lenoir City. This concert features the combined voices of Roane Choral Society from Anderson, Loudon and Roane counties directed by Brenda Luggie. It is accompanied by organist and pianist Matthew Fisher and local orchestral instrumentalists. The program...
Puccini opera coming to Oak Ridge and Vonore in June
This June, Marble City Opera will present two site-specific performances of "Il Tabarro" by renowned composer Giacomo Puccini, the opera announced. Tickets are now available. On Saturday, June 22, a performance will be at the Port of Tellico, 280 Tellico Port Road in Vonore, Tennessee. The Sunday, June 23 performance will be at Melton Lake Park, 697 Melton Lake Drive in Oak Ridge.
Check it out at the Blount County Public Library
Have you heard that music soothes the savage beast? I used to imagine a raging, wild beast overwhelmed by his emotions. When he hears music for the first time, it speaks to his soul and he understands that there is something beautiful outside of him. Music helps him to control his passions. When I learned that the quote is actually “Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast” from British poet William Congreve’s 1697 poem The Mourning Bride, I was disappointed. Soothing a tumultuous breast...
'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' swirls on Oak Ridge Playhouse stage
Oak Ridge Playhouse closes out its 81st season of shows in technicolor with an exciting revamp of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s beloved masterpiece, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," with performances May 10-19. From dreams to destiny, this is the extraordinary story of Joseph. Witness his meteoric...
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