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Jonesborough Senior Center wins First Place at State Brain Games Competition
With one point between first and second place, Jonesborough Senior Center’s team “The Olde Towners” was announced the winner for a third year in a row at the 2018 Tennessee Senior Brain Games State Championships. The competition, now in its sixth year, was held on October 17th at the McKinney Center in Jonesborough. Jonesborough Senior […]
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Author Joe Tennis Holding Book Signing
Bristol author Joe Tennis is signing copies of his latest book called “Swamped!” at the Johnson City Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3030 Franklin Terrace, on Nov. 7, 4-7 p.m. “Swamped!” (Little Creek Books, 2018, $10.95) follows four teenagers from the suburbs into a saltwater swamp loaded with marsh grass, fiddler crabs, thorns, thickets – and […]
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Free Screenings of ‘Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World’
RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World is an electrifying look at the Native American influence in popular music — despite attempts to ban, censor and erase Indian culture. The film reveals how early pioneers of the blues and jazz had Native American roots, and as the folk-rock era took hold in the ’60s and […]
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Inaugural Shop With a Cop Superhero 5K
The inaugural Shop With a Cop Superhero 5K and Family Fun Run is set for Nov. 10, and this event is not to be missed by big or little caped crusaders! Your mission: to save the day for children in need. All proceeds from the race will go toward the Johnson City Police Department’s Shop […]
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Theatre Bristol Presents “Fiddler on the Roof” for the Holidays
Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia, October 2018 – It’s tradition! Theatre Bristol presents Fiddler on the Roof directed by Glenn Patterson at the Paramount Center for the Arts November 9-18.The award-winning, long-running Broadway musical is on stage this fall for the holidays for a wonderful family experience! Fiddler on the Roof features iconic and beloved songs such as […]
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An Historic Quest
‘Chasing Portraits’ film traces Polish-Jewish painter’s pre-WWII work, unveils ‘unexpected path to healing’
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Veterans Day Public Poetry Reading
When: Monday, November 12, 2018 7:00 – 8:30 pm Where: The Warrior’s Canvas & Veterans Art Center Studio and Gallery 320 East Main Street, Johnson City, TN 37601 What: A free public reading of veteran-related original poetry, including poems that are (a) inspired by a veteran’s artwork, (b) composed by a veteran, and/or (c) inspired […]
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Made Around Here Market
Each year thousands flock to Jonesborough to browse through the various vendors’ booths, explore hundreds of skillfully handcrafted items and enjoy this one-of-a-kind craft show. Now in its 37th year, Made Around Here Market has grown to be a tradition for many in creating a unique shopping experience. At Made Around Here Market, you’ll discover […]
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Tri-Cities HAUNTED Attractions & Events 2018
October is here and it is probably the one month in the entire year when people deliberately seek out activities that they already know will scare them right out of their own skin. We all do it anyways though, right? Whether it be watching and re-watching classic horror flicks such as Stephen King’s “It” or […]
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Survivor of the Week: Tammy Jenkins
Everyone says life begins at 40……well my journey did too but with a different path than what I thought would happen. No one expects to hear the word cancer. But for whatever reason God chose to allow me to experience the road from diagnosis to remission. I won’t say that it wasn’t a difficult time […]
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Veteran of the Week: Rob Walker
Name: Rob Walker Branch: United States Air Force Age Joined: 22 Rank: E-5 Staff Sergeant Years Served: 10 years What made you want to serve our country? I wanted the satisfaction of serving our country. I needed money for college, and wanted to learn a trade that would help me in the civilian community. What […]
