http://smokymountainmarketplace.com Online Shopping and Tourism Destination in East Tennessee, TN Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:16:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The historic Paramount and the Bristol Chamber of Commerce have partnered together to present humorist Jeanne Robertson in performance at the Paramount Center in Downtown Bristol. This evening offers a special opportunity to recognize and honor female veterans for their service to our nation. The theatre opens at 6 p.m. for attendees to view sponsor ... http://smokymountainmarketplace.com/?p=1075 KNOXVILLE — The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Lucas Richman will celebrate the opening of the KSO’s 75th season on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 23 and 24 with the music of Tchaikovsky. The concerts will open with Tchaikovsky’s Coronation March, originally commissioned for Czar Alexander III’s coronation celebrations in May, 1883. ... http://smokymountainmarketplace.com/?p=1073 The 91st Annual Tennes-see Valley Fair will host Senior Citizens’ Day at the Fair beginning at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 14 on the fairgrounds at Chilhowe Park in Knoxville. Admission for Senior Day at the Fair is free for citizens 65 and older. Ac-tivities include special events and contests for seniors ... http://smokymountainmarketplace.com/?p=1065 "My ancestors fished this creek when it was a mud puddle," said Bert, putting his fly rod to one side and pulling a sandwich out of the lunch bag. "Wonder if they had any better luck than I did this morning." "The way to look at it," said Doc, trying to ... http://smokymountainmarketplace.com/?p=1062 KNOXVILLE — According to information released by the Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation, there is more than one way to watch Boomsday 2010. The 23rd annual Boomsday Festival is set for 1-10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5 on Neyland Drive and Volunteer Landing in downtown Knoxville. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. and ... http://smokymountainmarketplace.com/?p=1059 Darrell Bryan, Executive Director of the Niswonger Performing Arts Center, and Billy Wayne Arrington of Lamplight Theatre of Fall Branch announce that the two non-profit entities are teaming up to present the Foggy Valley Gang in a performance of "Rest in Peace," (R.I.P.) at NPAC on Friday, Sept. 3, 7:30 ... http://smokymountainmarketplace.com/?p=1057 Encore Theatrical Company and Walters State Community College’s Department of Music and Theatre will hold auditions for a holiday classic Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week. Irving Berlin’s "White Christmas" will be presented during the holiday season with a magical and breathtaking staging of a family favorite. "White Christmas" tells ... http://smokymountainmarketplace.com/?p=1055 SEPT. 3 4 p.m. DIVERSITY FESTIVAL DEADLINE — Nonprofit organizations and vendors who wish to participate in the Sept. 23 "Morristown: A Celebration of Cultures" at Fred Miller Park must have an application turned in to the Morristown Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call Jennifer Gentry at 423-586-0620. 5-8 p.m. ... http://smokymountainmarketplace.com/?p=767 Marie Merritt’s soon-to-open one woman exhibit, "Homecoming," sponsored and mounted by James-Ben: Studio and Gallery Art Center, will be on display at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Greeneville. The exhibit will begin next week in the lobby and mezzanine of Niswonger Performing Arts Center and run through Friday, Oct. 1. "Marie’s ... http://smokymountainmarketplace.com/?p=1053 The Rogersville Playhouse production of "RENT" moves into its final weekend of shows Friday. "If I were asked to describe the musical ‘RENT’ in two words, I would choose freedom and love," said Justin Winters, assistant director. "’RENT’ is a fascinating tale about what it means to transcend the monotony of corporate ... http://smokymountainmarketplace.com/?p=1051