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Adults with disabilities and their caregivers listen to a story and participate in a hands-on activity the second Thursday of every month at 11 a.m. in the Library's Jones Meeting Center. This inclusive event creates a supportive and enjoyable environment for individuals with disabilities while encouraging creativity and interaction. Call (423) 434-4454 or visit jcpl.org/events to register.
East Tennessee State University’s annual Holiday Lights Celebration returns this year, featuring a new 16-foot walk-through ornament display and an array of festive activities. The community is invited to the lighting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 18, at 5:45 p.m. at ETSU’s Alumni Plaza (at Burgin Dossett Hall facing the Carillon). The event is free and open to the public. Festivities will include live music from student ensembles, a movie, free hot cocoa, cookies and more. ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland, SGA President Hunter Turgeon and ETSU’s beloved mascot, Bucky, will take part in the lighting ceremony. The new photoshoot-worthy lights display will be set up in front of University School and consists of a 16-foot-tall walk-through ornament alongside two smaller...
The region's most dazzling holiday light show returns to Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway. Food City Speedway In Lights, Powered by TVA, is a 4-mile trek through 3 million lights and the chance to take a lap around "The World's Fastest Half-Mile." Holiday light seekers will circle the concrete oval as part of their festive drive and also may visit the Christmas Village, which returns to its popular infield location.
If you’re ready for a big dose of Christmas cheer, load up your sleigh and join us at Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland at the Appalachian Fairgrounds, where cutting-edge technology and traditional holiday charm unite to offer an unforgettable experience. Enjoy acres of lights synchronized to the music on your radio and the NEW display theme, Santa's Mountain. This beloved drive-through light show has become a favorite family tradition for many, and is sure to delight all ages. Immerse yourself in the magic of the season as you journey through dazzling light displays synchronized to the joyful melodies of Christmas from the comfort of your own car. This dynamic show features not one, not two, but THREE drive-through RGB tunnels that envelop...
Join us for Frontier Christmas Daytime Tours at Rocky Mount, where you’ll explore the holiday traditions of the 18th century and see how families celebrated Christmas in the Southwest Territory. This unique and interactive experience is perfect for history enthusiasts and families alike! Frontier Christmas Tickets What to Expect Daytime Tours:Explore the historic Cobb home and other period buildings as costumed interpreters guide you through the sights, sounds, and smells of an 18th-century Christmas. Learn about holiday customs of the past and immerse yourself in the stories of the Cobb family. Special Keepsake:As a token of the season, each guest will receive a small gift from the Cobb family as you complete your tour. Educational and Fun:Perfect for all ages,...
Join park interpretive staff for a festive themed tour of Tennessee's oldest frame house. Completed around 1780, this home played an integral role in the earliest community of frontier settlers here. As you learn about the significance of the mansion and the Carter family who built and lived there you will also hear how Christmas was celebrated in colonial America while enjoying the beautifully decorated rooms of this historic house. Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase. (Maximum of 12 participants per tour) Wednesday, November 13, 20, 27 - 1:30 PMSunday, November 17 - 11:00 AM Cost:$12 Adult$10 Seniors 65+$10 Veterans & Active Military$6 Ages 17 & Under Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Please note these tours are in...
The region's most dazzling holiday light show returns to Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway. Food City Speedway In Lights, Powered by TVA, is a 4-mile trek through 3 million lights and the chance to take a lap around "The World's Fastest Half-Mile." Holiday light seekers will circle the concrete oval as part of their festive drive and also may visit the Christmas Village, which returns to its popular infield location.
If you’re ready for a big dose of Christmas cheer, load up your sleigh and join us at Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland at the Appalachian Fairgrounds, where cutting-edge technology and traditional holiday charm unite to offer an unforgettable experience. Enjoy acres of lights synchronized to the music on your radio and the NEW display theme, Santa's Mountain. This beloved drive-through light show has become a favorite family tradition for many, and is sure to delight all ages. Immerse yourself in the magic of the season as you journey through dazzling light displays synchronized to the joyful melodies of Christmas from the comfort of your own car. This dynamic show features not one, not two, but THREE drive-through RGB tunnels that envelop...
Wear you best Canadian Tuxedo (denim on denim) this month! (Hats, shirts, pants, shoes??)Or, dress however you want. Either way, come along and read your work, and listen to some fine local wordsmiths.You can sign up to read when you arrive. Our reading lists have been filling up quickly, so please arrive early to get on the sign-up sheet. It will be available at 6:45. We will have two rounds, about eighteen readers total for the night, and a few alternate slots in case there is time.No more than 4 minutes per poet, per round.*If you can't make it this time, remember that our Open Hoots are every third Wednesday of the month. We will always have event pages if...
ETSU’s production of “Cabaret: The Musical” takes place in the Bach Theatre at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 20-23. A 2 p.m. matinee is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 24.
