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Steam Up! Returns to Carter Railroad Museum’s Heritage Day
The popular tribute to steam locomotives – “Steam Up!” – will return to East Tennessee State University’s George L. Carter Railroad Museum during Heritage Day on Saturday, March 31. From Thomas the Tank Engine to the legendary Union Pacific Big Boys, Heritage Day will highlight these miniature machines in action. Sometimes referred to as “iron […]
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‘Go To’ Craft Beer Winner
By Paul Kavanaugh It’s been an interesting couple of weeks on the local craft beer scene. Our contest, with our readers doing the voting, generated a lot of buzz. And the winner is . . . JRH Brewing Company for their Tree Streets Pale Ale. Congratulations to the entire JRH team for creating and promoting […]
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Juried Art Exhibition Returns
Featuring dozens of artists from around the region, Jonesborough’s Open Juried Art Show is one of the area’s premier exhibitions. With works ranging from ceramics, acrylics, watercolors, photography, encaustic, metal work, mixed media, and more, art lovers will have the opportunity to see the best in the region as this annual event opens in April. […]
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Kingsport Chamber Annual Golf Scramble
The Kingsport Chamber 26th Annual Golf Scramble is set for Monday, May 7 at Ridgefields. Due to the popularity of the event, two rounds will be available with tee times at 8:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sponsored by Food City, Pepsi and Hunter Smith Davis, the tournament benefits the Kingsport Chamber and its Keep Kingsport […]
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Bunny Hop 5K Run/Walk
It’s that time again! The Blue Plum Organization is bringing back the 2nd Annual Bunny Hop 5K and Kids’ Dash. This city approved 5K course starts promptly at 8:30 am on Saturday, March 31 and official time will be kept by We Run Events. The Kids’ Dash will begin at 9:30 and a joint awards […]
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Kingsport Spring Spectacular Photography Contest
The 16th Annual Kingsport Spring Spectacular Photography Contest and Exhibition will be held at the Kingsport Art Guild Main Gallery and the Atrium Gallery located in the Kingsport Renaissance Center in Kingsport, TN. The Kingsport Spring Spectacular Photography Contest and Exhibition is looking for entries for this year’s event. There are three levels of competition: […]
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Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza
The 7th Annual Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza presented by Superfly Fabulous Events will be held on April 7, 2018 in Johnson City, TN as the official closer of the Tri-Cities Craft Beer Week. The Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza was the first beer festival to serve as a partner in the ‘Support your Local Brewery’ campaign […]
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The Music of Irving Berlin: I Love A Piano
The Jonesborough Repertory Theatre is honored to present the masterpieces of the great composer Irving Berlin in their production of I Love a Piano. The show runs March 30 through April 15 at the theatre located at 125½ West Main Street in Jonesborough. I Love a Piano captures the spirit of America from the ragtime […]
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Wetlands Water Park announces Preseason Discount on Season Passes
Wetlands Water Park, in Jonesborough announces the return of its preseason discount on Season for the 2018 season. Wetlands is located within beautiful Persimmon Ridge Park and has been the premiere Tri-Cities summertime family destination for 25 years. Wetlands Water Park, offers a wide variety of family friendly fun including 3 flume water slides, 2 […]
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Register Now: Big Brothers Big Sisters ‘Bowl for Kids’ Sake’
It’s not about the bowling…it’s about the kids! Bowl For Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Tri-Cities largest annual fundraiser bringing together community members to bowling parties to raise funds for a great cause. There are two exciting ways to participate. Build a team of four and set a fundraising goal, minimum […]
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Skies This Week
Celestial events in the skies for the week of Mar. 27 – Apr. 2, 2018 as compiled for The Loafer by Mark D. Marquette. Astronomical hi-jinx on April Fool’s Day are no stranger to the nerdy science think-tanks in science history. Some of the pranks over the years include the revelation that the two moons […]
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Craft Beer: The Retailer’s Perspective
By Paul Kavanaugh Most of the attention in the Craft Beer industry is rightly focused on the brewers and breweries; however, if you want to sell it somewhere besides your own brewery, you’re going to need retailers – probably quite a few. So, we thought this year we would look at the burgeoning industry’s retailers […]
