Vanishing Appalachia: Photographs by Don Dudenbostel, Field Recordings by Tom Jester
East TN History Center
A
new feature exhibition at the Museum of East Tennessee History that
gives visitors an inside look into the places, practices, and
personalities in Appalachia that are fading or rarely seen, such as
moonshining, cockfighting, Mennonite communities, and churches where
they "take up the serpent." The exhibition is based on the photographs
of Don Dudenbostel and the field recordings of Tom Jester. Several
regional historians have contributed to the exhibtion and catalog by
examining the concept and stereotypes people often have of Appalachia
and place the featured subjects in the larger historical context of the
region. Posters, a catalog and a CD of recordings will be available for
purchase in the museum shop.
This exhibit is made possible through a grant from the Gene and Florence Monday Foundation.
The Museum of East Tennessee History and Museum Store hours:
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, Saturday fron 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 1:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday.
865-215-8830
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Tennessee Theatre
Comedy Central Presents: Gabriel Iglesias The Fluffy Shop Tour
Friday, March 19, 8p.m.
Gabriel Iglesias has been described as unbelievably funny,
electrifying, and a gifted performer who has the ability to
consistently deliver a quality comedy experience in every venue he
performs in. His show is a mixture of storytelling, parodies,
characters and sound effects that bring all his personal issues to
life. Gabe's clean, animated comedy style has earned national crossover
appeal. Known as the "fluffy" comic in a Hawaiian shirt, the 32-year
old funny man often riffs about his girthy middleâ€"whether it's
talking about how little dancing it takes for him to work up a sweat at
the nightclub, or how hearing his girlfriend coo the words "chocolate
cake" over the telephone works for him like phone sex, he evokes
laughter. He performs <b>Friday, March 19</b>, 8 p.m.
Tickets go on sale this Saturday, at 12 p.m. via the Tennessee Theatre
box office, all Tickets Unlimited outlets, by phone at 865-656-4444 or
online.
For tickets and information, go to tennesseetheatre.com.
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Knoxville Visitor Center
Uniquely Friday
with Sheree Smith, Scrapbooker
March 19th
from 10a.m.-2p.m.
Sheree Smith will be at the Knoxville
Visitor Center on Friday March 19th from 10a.m. until 2p.m.
sharing her scrapbooking techniques. Sheree has been scrapbooking
for over 16 years. She now teaches her techniques all over East
Tennessee including A.C. Moore Arts and Crafts, Hobby Lobby, and the
Oak Ridge Civic Center. She creates her own custom scrapbooks
and cards, but she focuses on the latest scrapbooking and paper crafting
techniques including tutorial classes on how to use the Cricut.
WDVX Blue Plate Special
See what's cookin' and come be part of the WDVX studio audience weekdays at noon for free performances! Friday shows will now be held at the Square Room on Market Square.
Mon., March 22: Hot Club of Cowtown / Joshua Panda Band with Ian Thomas
Tue., March 23: Jim Avett / Herb and Hanson
Wed., March 24: Trees Leave/Spirt Family Reunion
Thur., March 25: Hans York / Stillhouse Hollow
Free 2-hours visitor parking located next door to the Knoxville Visitor Center.
301 S. Gay St. Knoxville, TN 37902 Visitor Center Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:30am to 6pm Saturday: 9am to 5pm Sunday: 12pm to 4pm  |
Rita's Ice Giveaway
Celebrate the First Day of Spring with FREE Italian Ice!
Seventeen years ago, Rita's began giving away a free,
regular size Italian Ice to every guest to mark the first day of
spring! This is a sweet date for Italian Ice lovers, and each year,
hundreds of thousands of our guests visit Rita's in search of the first
taste of spring.
A Philadelphia-born springtime tradition, the annual Rita's giveaway
is held from noon to 10 p.m. at each and every Rita's location.
Be sure to mark your calendars to celebrate the first day of spring
with Rita's on March 20, 2010! This is a tasty tradition you do not
want to miss!
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Cafe 4 Weekly Specials
Monday- Friday
11am-3pm: Blue Plate Special for $8 Each weekday, enjoy one of our homemade creations including: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Chicken Pot Pie and Meatloaf.
Monday
$5 Burger and Fries All Day
Tuesday
Wine and Cheese Night 1/2 price wine bottles $10 cheese plates
Wednesday and Thursday
1/2 price drafts all day
Fridays
Fish Fry Fridays, all you can eat catfish!
Saturday and Sunday
9 am- 3pm: Brunch $5 MegaMosas and Bloody Marys
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Market Square District Event Calendar
March 27: Red Bull Chariot Race, Market Square, 8a.m.-10p.m.
April 9-11: Dogwood Arts Festival Market Square Art Fair
April 16-18: Rhythm & Blooms, various venues
April 17-18: Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk, Market Square and Krutch Park
April 23: Dogwood Mile, Gay St., 6:30p.m.
April 23: Dogwood Arts Parade, Gay St., 7p.m.
April 24: Rossini Festival, Gay St.
May 1: Opening Day of the Market Square Farmers' Market
May 7: Symphony on the Square, 6:30p.m.
June 5: International Biscuit Festival, Market Square, 9a.m.-9p.m.
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Market Square Farmers' Market
Become a Vendor
Want to be a vendor at the 2010 Market Square Farmers' Market? Applications are now available on our blog. For questions, email charlottetolley@hotmail.com. About CSAs
In the next few issues of this newsletter we will feature some of the farms that offer CSA subscriptions and deliver to the Market Square Farmers' Market. But what exactly is a CSA? "CSA" stands for Community Supported Agriculture. By signing up for a CSA, you are investing in a farm for the year, supplying them with cash at the beginning of the year (literally supplying seed money) and get a portion of that farm's harvest each week throughout the season. It can be a great way to force yourself to try something new and get some crops that may not make it to the market table. CSA's are not for everyone, however. If you aren't prepared to go through 2-5 kinds of greens each week in the spring and fall, perhaps just shopping at the market for what you both want and have time to cook may be the better option. Or you can split a share with a neighbor or friend and supplement with the produce, meat, eggs, honey and baked goods from the farmers' market vendors. For a some advice from the experts, visit localharvest.net to read about how to choose a CSA. A Place of the Heart Farm
 A Place of the Heart Farm has been coming to the Market Square Farmers' since the first year in 2004, and has been offering CSA shares longer than any other vendor. They are Certified Naturally Grown now, and deliver shares for a 24 week season. Located in Pioneer, TN, A Place of the Heart is a beautiful farm with a commitment to sustainability and community. Go to their website to learn more and sign up.  Details from the farm: The price for the
24 week season is $720.00. You can pay for the season up front for
$700, or you can pay monthly. If you pay monthly, the price is $120 or
$150 depending on the number of Saturdays in that month ($30 a week).a
smaller share designed to feed a family of 2. Each week would receive
5-7 different vegetables. The price for a half share is $350 for the 24
week season. You can pay for the season up front or pay monthly. If you
choose to pay monthly the cost is $68 or $85 depending on how many
Saturdays there are in the month. This translates to just over $400 per
season. CSAs Delivering to Market Square
A Place of the Heart Farm
Colvin Family Farm
Mountain Meadows Farm
Musick Mountain Farm
Organicism Farm
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Oodles Uncorked
Join Oodles for the New Belgium Beer Dinner on March 23, 6:30p.m.
Make your reservations today! 521-0600 (limited seating)
$30.00 per person (includes tax, not gratuity)
1st Course: Paired with Fat Tire
Beer cheese fondue served in bread bowls with soft pretzels
2nd Course: Paired with Mighty Arrow
Orange-ginger glazed duck wings with julienned vegetable medley of red onion, carrots, zucchini, & purple cabbage
3rd Course: Paired with Sunshine Wheat
Braised pork belly quesadilla with coriander crème fraiche & spicy tomato-apple salsa
4th Course: Paired with 1554
Chocolate-Porter cake with banana mousse & roasted espresso beans
New Lunch Specials:
Monday Lunch - $5 Spaghetti & Meatballs
Tuesday Lunch - free beverage with purchase of lunch
(coffee, iced teas, & sodas)
Lunch specials available for carry-out 521-0600.
Every Saturday Oodles features: $5 bartender's choice
wine glasses.
Now Open for Sunday Brunch from 11:00-4:00p.m. featuring Duck
Confit Eggs Benedict, Banana & Candied Walnut Pancakes & French Toast
Panini!
Month of March: $4 Guinness and $6 Jameson Irish Whiskey to
celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
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Hampton Inn
March Madness Specials
The
Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Knoxville is offering a "March Madness"
Special. Anyone who mentions the Market Square District Association
when booking a room will receive a 10% off discount. The Hampton Inn
and Suites Downtown Knoxville is one of downtown's newest hotels. Your
special rate includes breakfast, parking and wireless internet
access. The Hampton Inn is also within walking distance of all that
Market Square has to offer. Please mention Market Square District
Association to receive your discount.
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Square Room Schedule
Friday, March 19 at 9p.m.Jag Star CD Release $8, Partially Seated Wednesday, March 31 at 8p.m.Gungor and United Pursuit Band $5, Partially Seated Friday, April 2 at 9p.m.Audio Adrenaline's Mark and Will and the Know Hope Collective
$20 advance/$25 door, Standing Room Only Saturday, April 3 at 9p.m.Marcy Playground $15 advance/$18 door, Standing Room Only Tuesday, April 6 at 8p.m.Copeland: The Farewell Tour $15, Standing Room Only WDVX presents: Blue Plate SpecialFridays at noon
March 19: The Chapmans / Larry Gillis Band
March 26: The Defibulators / Old Sledge
The popular live broadcast of WDVX's Blue Plate Special has moved to the Square Room for their Friday shows. A greater capacity means more room to enjoy the show, plus the ability to order lunch from Cafe 4.
Doors open one hour before showtime.
Tickets are available by visiting
www.thesquareroom.com, Cafe 4 coffee bar, Disc Exchange & Cat's Music in West Knoxville. All Blue Plate Specials are free and open to the public.
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Regal Riviera Stadium 8
Gay Street
Now showing:
The Bounty Hunter
Shutter Island
Repo Men
Alice In Wonderland
She's Out of My Legue
Green Zone
Remember Me
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Greetings!
