Archived 916
Appalachian Wanderers
Let’s Take a Hike!
Each week here within our page of The Loafer, we have taken our readers on adventures across Tennessee and within our neighboring states as well. From amusement parks to museums and road trips, we’ve done it all. I think we get most excited when we get to include you on one of our many hiking […]
Kellys Place
Play It (Again), Sam: Celebrating Seventy-Five Years of “Casablanca”
When the cameras stopped rolling on the “Casablanca” set on August 3, 1942, with the film’s premiere set for later that Fall, no one, particularly the actors and production crew, thought the movie would be long remembered. For them, it was just another film in the can, quickly shot in a little over two months […]
The Loafer
Bristol Station’s 2nd Birthday Bash
You know, it wasn’t that long ago that there were no breweries in downtown Bristol. Thankfully that began to change two years ago when Bristol Station Brews and Taproom opened to the public. This Saturday they are celebrating their second birthday with an all-day Bash starting at noon that will include food trucks serving delicious […]
The Loafer
Storytelling Live! Welcomes Judith Black
Judith Black, a well-rounded performer known for her crisp comedic work, offbeat historical stories and folk tales, will be the next teller in the International Storytelling Center’s Storytelling Live! series. Also known as the Teller-in-Residence program, Storytelling Live! imports a new master teller into Jonesborough every week to serve as the town’s resident storytelling expert. […]
Pop Life
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Spider-Man made his first appearance in comic books in 1962 in a series called “Amazing Fantasy”. Since that time the character has become Marvel Comics most recognized and beloved character. (Rated PG-13) 3 1/2 Webs (out of 4) Spider-Man has been in all forms of media including animation and live-action films over the years to […]
The Loafer
Major Charity Run this Week
Our area has more than its share of Charity Bike Runs, virtually all of them for very good causes. It is a fun way to do a fundraiser for sure. This week there is a major run for an exceptionally good cause and they could certainly use your participation. The 3rd annual Brody’s Run for […]
Batteries Not Included
Mildred’s Lodger
This week I have a pair of new blu-rays from The Criterion Collection to talk about. One stars one of the true giants of Classic Hollywood, Joan Crawford. The other is an early film directed by the man who would become The Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. From 1945 “Mildred Pierce,” directed by the great […]
The Loafer
Greatest Generation @ Jonesborough Yarn Exchange Radio Show
Jonesborough Yarn Exchange Radio Show will lift audience spirits in a heartwarming performance filled with the true tales from the “Greatest Generation” on Monday July 24th at 7p.m. at the International Storytelling Center. The show is based on stories from Washington County residents who came up during the hard times of the Great Depression and […]
The Loafer
Asylum Suite to Rock Lakeside Concert Series Thursday
East Tennessee-based rock band Asylum Suite – led by vocalist Buddy Capps and guitarist Terry McCoy – will take the stage at Winged Deer Park’s Goulding Amphitheatre from 7-9 p.m. Thursday (July 20). Asylum Suite has been the opening act for numerous rock greats including Quiet Riot, Great White, Cheap Trick, Pat Travers, Foghat, Firehouse, […]
The Loafer
Skies This Week
Celestial events in the skies for the week of July 18-24, 2017 as compiled for The Loafer by Mark D. Marquette. This is Apollo 11 week when in 1969 the world was mesmerized by the voyage of three brave American astronauts headed to the Moon to fulfill man’s greatest adventure. The Moon will be seen […]
Recent
Popular
