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Knoxville Opera Guild to host this Season’s Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions 

The Knoxville Opera Guild is pleased to announce they will be this year’s District sponsor of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions (MONCA). The Knoxville and Nashville Opera Guilds each play host to the historic audition in alternate years. Jan Simpson of the Knoxville Opera Guild and Joycelynne McCall of the Nashville Guild are co-directors.  […]

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The Loafer and Market Innovations Team-Up with The Bristol Crisis Center to Create Suicide Awareness Documentary

The Loafer and Market Innovations have teamed with The Bristol Crisis Center, a non profit organization entirely focused on suicide research and prevention, to create a documentary short film, raising awareness on the matter. Producer Kimberly Santucci was first drawn to the idea of a documentary, due to her own personal experiences. In early 2019, […]

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Rotary Grant Funds Blue Ridge Discovery Center Wetland 

Marion Morning Rotary and the Rotary Clubs of Marion, Washington County, and Hillsville have been awarded a  $12,000 matching grant to help build a native wetland at the Blue Ridge Discovery Center. The Rotary clubs are  donating $12,500 for a total Rotary contribution of $24,500 to the project. The grant was received from Rotary  District […]

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Washington College Academy October Class Schedule

October Classes Forged Neck Knives October 3rd & 4th 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Both Days Creative Soldering Workshop October 3rd 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cloak Sewing for Beginners October 3rd 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Basic Blacksmithing: 1 Day Class October 5th 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Egg Basket October 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th […]

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Girl Scouts Fall Product Program Underway

The Girl Scout Council of Southern Appalachians’ Fall Product Program, which features candy, nuts, and magazines, is an awesome opportunity for Girl Scouts to enhance their Leadership Experience. Much more than a money-earning activity, the Fall Product Program teaches the girls leadership skills and prepares them for the future. Participating girls also develop skills in […]

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Dougie MacLean: Exclusive online performance for the Wortham Center

After a successful live stream event featuring actor and singer/songwriter Jeff Daniels last week, the Wortham Center is excited to announce the next evening of captivating music — just for fans and followers of the Wortham Center. Join us to see Dougie MacLean in an intimate online concert experience on Sunday, October 18 at 2pm. The famed […]

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The Inaugural Black Bear Half Marathon

iDaph Events is proud to introduce a brand new running event to Western North Carolina: The Inaugural Black Bear Half Marathon will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2020 in Hendersonville, NC. The Black Bear Half Marathon is an in-person half marathon running event and offers a beautiful, flat course along the Oklawaha Greenway. With […]

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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park October 2020 – Special Events

*** COVID-19 GUIDELINES: While visiting the park please stay 6 feet apart from other guests. Face masks are required inside all state park facilities. Face masks are recommended outdoors if social distancing cannot be maintained. Park buildings are subject to closure if maximum capacity is exceeded. The park visitors center closes Mon. – Sat. between […]

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Hands On! Discovery Center October Events

October 9th – 17th – Tennessee STEAM Festival STEAM Discovery Carts Enjoy a variety of STEAM-based hands–on activities on our Discovery Cart. Activities vary each day including Cubelets robot blocks, K’nex, Legos, reverse engineering, micro-fossil picking, and more. Check in with the front desk upon arrival for more details. Free with paid general admission. 10 […]