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SUMMARY:Speaker Sessions: Ballad Singer Donna Ray Norton on Murder Ballads
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Sessions: Ballad Singer Donna Ray Norton on Murder Ballads\n\nTuesday\, Oct. 10 | 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nCost: FREE and open to the public\, but please RSVP Join us on Tuesday\, October 10\, 7:00pm for our next Speaker Sessions as we explore balladry and murder ballads as part of “spooky season.” Eighth-generation ballad singer Donna Ray Norton will explore the history of murder ballads in story and song\, and share examples of ballads that have flipped the narrative of female victim to protagonist. \nThis program is offered in-person at the museum and virtually via YouTube (rather than our usual Zoom). When RSVPing at the link above\, please indicate how you will be attending\, and if you will be joining us virtually\, the YouTube link will be sent to you on the Monday prior to the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP FOR SPEAKER SESSIONS
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/speaker-sessions-ballad-singer-donna-ray-norton-on-murder-ballads/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Music
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SUMMARY:Martin Center: Blue October
DESCRIPTION:JUST ANNOUNCED\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n99.3 The X Presents Blue October Fest\nOctober 10\, 2023 • 8:00 pm\nETSU Foundation Grand Hall \nTickets on sale this Friday\, August 4\, at 10 am.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/martin-center-blue-october/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,General,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T130000
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SUMMARY:Fossil Fun Pop-in Family Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 11th \nFossil Fun Pop-in Family Workshop\, 1pm-5pm \nStop by anytime between 1pm-5pm to examine real fossils on National Fossil Day with a “picking” activity featuring fossil-rich sediment from Aurora\, NC*. Play our Fossil or Fake game and use plaster to create your own fossil cast replica to take home. Children must be supervised at all times. Materials fee of $5 per person for Hands On! Discovery Center members\, $7 per person for non-members\, while supplies last. (*All fossils and sediment must remain on site for scientific research purposes.) \n 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/fossil-fun-pop-in-family-workshop/
LOCATION:Hands On! Discovery Center\, 1212 Suncrest Drive\, Gray\, TN\, 37615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Outdoors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231015
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SUMMARY:Spot on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:A Spot on the Hill\, the original\, research-based play returns this October to the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Now celebrating its ninth season\, this edition features new characters. New stories include Miss Ethel Brown who was a teacher at Booker T. Washington School and Jonesborough Elementary School\, brick and stonemason John Rhea\, Dr. William R. Sevier who was instrumental during the cholera epidemic of 1873\, and Samuel Irvin who has the oldest marker in the cemetery. Irvin’s marker is even older than the cemetery itself. You’ll meet them and many more! Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on. Seats are not provided at the cemetery. Come and listen to real stories of real lives among real tombstones. \nPerformances for A Spot on the Hill will take place at 6:30 p.m. on October 13th\, 14th\, 20th\, and 21st. There will be a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on October 14th in the Jonesborough Visitors Center and a 2:00 pm matinee in the cemetery on October 21st. At the outdoor matinee\, there will be ASL interpretation provided by BridgeEAST. The indoor performance on October 14th is ADA accessible. Tickets are limited\, and sell out fast\, so make sure you buy yours today. Tickets are $10.00 and proceeds benefit the Heritage Alliance’s educational programs and initiatives\, including ongoing programming in Jonesborough’s historic cemeteries. \nAudience members should arrive 15 minutes prior to show time. Parking is available at the First Baptist Church and downtown. It is a short walk up East Main Street to the cemetery from the First Baptist Church lot. A golf cart courtesy shuttle will be available for guests who need it. This program is not suggested for children less than 10 years of age. In case of inclement weather\, the show will be canceled and audience members will be notified in advance. \nTo purchase tickets\, please call the Jonesborough Visitor’s Center at 423.753.1010. Tickets can also be purchased online at jonesborough.com/tickets. \nThe Heritage Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of the architectural\, historical\, and cultural heritage of our region and to providing educational experiences related to history and heritage for a wide range of audiences.  For more information\, please call our office at 423.753.9580\, or contact the organization via email at info@heritageall.org.  Further information can also be found online at https://www.heritageall.org/.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/spot-on-the-hil/
LOCATION:Old Jonesborough Cemetary\, 116 W Main St\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Storytelling,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Kingsport: Solar Eclipse Viewings
DESCRIPTION:Special Viewings for Annular Solar Eclipse \nAn annular solar eclipse is when the Moon perfectly aligns with and blocks the Sun. Due to its distance from the Sun\, the Moon looks smaller\, thus you can still see a ring of sunlight surrounding it. The eclipse is a unique sight\, and you have to be in the narrow path of this alignment to witness it. \nThough the Tri-Cities is not close to this path\, we will still be able to see part of the Sun blocked by the Moon. \nSpecial viewings of this partial solar eclipse will take place on Saturday\, October 14 in downtown Kingsport and on the campus of East Tennessee State University. There will not be a special viewing at Bays Mountain Park. \nVIEWING LOCATIONS \nThe Kingsport Public Library will have two solar telescopes from the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club set up to view a magnified view of the Sun. The viewing will take place in Glen Bruce Park from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on October 14. \n\nThe ETSU Physics Department and the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club are partnering to provide safe\, telescopic views of the Sun. The viewing will take place in the ETSU student parking lot on W. Walnut Street in Johnson City (across from the Johnson City Family Practice) from 11:46 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. on October 14. \n\nIf the weather is too cloudy or rainy\, the viewings will be cancelled. \n\nWhether you make it to a viewing or not\, you may want to have your own solar glasses to dim the light of the Sun to safe levels. The gift shop at Bays Mountain Park has these glasses for sale for only $2 each. \n\nPlease Note: NEVER look directly at the Sun without proper protection. \n“Eclipses are special events and the perfect fun for the entire family\,” said Planetarium Director Adam Thanz. “Whether you can visit a place to view\, use your own solar glasses or project with a colander\, be safe and understand you are in direct alignment with the Sun\, Moon and Earth.” \nFor information about other events\, activities and programs offered by Bays Mountain park\, visit www.baysmountain.com. \nAbout Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium \nAnnually\, more than 200\,000 visitors pass through Bays Mountain Park making it one of the State of Tennessee’s Top 50 Most Visited Attractions\, according to the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. One of the nation’s largest city-owned parks with 3\,750 acres\, Bays Mountain Park features roughly 44 miles of hiking trails\, a state-of-the-art planetarium\, wildlife habitats\, fun exhibits\, a 44-acre lake\, ropes course with zip line\, trails for mountain biking and much\, much more. \nAbout the City of Kingsport \nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern U.S. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.”
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/kingsport-solar-eclipse-viewings/
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T120000
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SUMMARY:Gardening Seminar Series: Winterizing Your Garden Beds
DESCRIPTION:Gardening Seminar Series: Winterizing Your Garden Beds\nSaturday\, October 14 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nFree Admission\nThe last instalment for the year of our gardening seminar series will focus on winterizing your garden beds and\npreparing for Spring. Join master gardener Ben Hunter as share his experiences and techniques for growing the\ngarden of your dreams! Meet in the Visitor Center Gathering Room.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/gardening-seminar-series-winterizing-your-garden-beds/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Solar Eclipse in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Solar Eclipse in the Park\nSaturday\, October 14 11:00 am – 3:00 pm\nFree Admission\nJoin us for the partial solar eclipse and view one of nature’s most spectacular wonders! Activities will include\ntelescope viewing\, making a pinhole solar projector\, interpretive programs\, and coloring sheets for all ages.\nBe Safe! Only use ISO certified solar viewing glasses to look at the sun. Eclipse viewing glasses are available in\nthe park gift shop.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/solar-eclipse-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Solar Eclipse at Sycamore Shoals State Park
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 14\, 2023\, our area will be treated to a partial solar eclipse as the moon passes\nbetween earth and the sun blocking out a portion of the solar disc. Although this is not a total eclipse\,\nthose in our area will still experience an eclipse magnitude of 54%. Join us at Sycamore Shoals State\nHistoric Park and participate in several activities geared around the eclipse as you enjoy one of nature’s\nmost spectacular wonders. \nJoin our interpretive staff to learn the difference between a total and an annular solar eclipse. Hear how\nthe 18 th century Native people and early settlers regarded eclipses and learn about Sycamore Shoals\nState Park’s unique connection with the moon. \nYou should never look at the sun without proper eye protection. ISO certified solar viewing glasses are\navailable in the park gift shop for only $2.95 each. There will be other ways in which you can safely view\nthe eclipse. For an up-close view you can take a peek through the telescope which will be set up on the\npark grounds. Also\, supplies will be provided to make a simple pinhole solar projector.\nAt Sycamore Shoals the eclipse will begin at 11:47 AM. The maximum coverage point\, where the eclipse\nmagnitude will be at 54%\, will occur at 1:12 PM\, and the eclipse will end at 2:41 PM. The event is free\nand is a great opportunity for your family to come to one of Tennessee’s most historic places to witness\na historic and rare event. \nSycamore Shoals State Historic Park is located at 1651 West Elk Ave. in Elizabethton\, TN. For additional\ninformation on this special park event please visit www.sycamoreshoalstn.wordpress.com or\nwww.tnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals. You may also call the park at 423-543-5808. For more\non the eclipse in general\, and for tips on how to safely view an eclipse\, please visit\nhttps://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/october-14-2023 \nEvent Schedule\n11:00 – Event Opens\n11:47 – Start of the Eclipse: Total Duration 2 hours 54 minutes. *Please use ISO certified solar viewing\nglasses or lenses to observe the sun during all phases of the eclipse! Special eclipse viewing glasses\navailable in the park gift shop.\n12:30 – “Eclipses\, A Natural and Cultural Phenomenon”: What is the difference between a total and an\nannular solar eclipse? How did early settlers and Native people regard eclipses? What is Sycamore\nShoals State Park’s unique connection to the moon? Join Museum Curator Chad Bogart to find out and\nlearn more about this rare celestial occurrence.\n1:12 – Maximum Obscurity: At this point the moon will cover 54% of the sun. *Please continue to use\neye protection!\n2:41 – End of the Eclipse\n3:00 – Event Closed\nAll activities are weather dependent. Programs are subject to cancellation in the event of inclement\nweather.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/solar-eclipse-at-sycamore-shoals-state-park/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T110000
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SUMMARY:Lighthouse Christian School Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 14th from 11am to 4pm for our annual Fall Festival! We will have a silent auction\, craft and retail vendors\, games and prizes for the kids\, a cake auction\, a real train ride\, and our concessions will be serving our famous BBQ! Bring the whole family out for a day of fun and fellowship\, everyone is welcome! We have a football lounge\, where we will be playing the Tennessee Vols game and serving free coffee! The winners of our King and Queen contest will be announced at 1pm. Invite everyone you know and help us get the word out by sharing this post!
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/lighthouse-christian-school-fall-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T170000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Country Jam
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Country Jam\n\nOctober 14 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nThe Birthplace of Country Music Museum hosts a monthly gathering of local musicians for a country jam session focusing on country\, old-time and blues music. The jam events are intended to provide a space for local musicians to gather and pick\, collaborate\, share their experiences\, and—most importantly—to have fun! \nThe jams are free and open to the public. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Those just interested in attending as a spectator are also welcome at no charge. \nJams will be held on the second Saturday of each month from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.\, serving as a great warm-up for Saturday night gigs. Musicians are asked to bring their own instruments. \nThe sessions will be held in the Learning Center at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. \nFor more information call 423-573-1927.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/monthly-country-jam/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T213000
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SUMMARY:Niswonger Performing Arts Center: Shenandoah
DESCRIPTION:Shenandoah\n\n\n\n\nWhen country music lovers talk about the greatest groups in the genre\, Shenandoah is always at the forefront of any discussion. Fueled by Marty Raybon’s distinctive vocals and the band’s skilled musicianship\, Shenandoah became well known for delivering such hits as “Two Dozen Roses\,” “Church on Cumberland Road” and “Next to You\, Next to Me” as well as such achingly beautiful classics as “I Want to be Loved Like That” and the GRAMMY® winning “Somewhere in the Vicinity of the Heart” duet with Alison Krauss. \nShenandoah has recorded 10 studio albums (three certified Gold) and placed 26 singles on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. The boys from Muscle Shoals have left a potent legacy at country radio with over a dozen No. 1 records and such enduring hits as “Ghost in This House\,” “Rock My Baby\,” “Janie Baker’s Love Slave\,” “If Bubba Can Dance (I Can Too)\,” written by Raybon and McGuire\, and “Her Leavin’s Been a Long Time Comin.”
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/niswonger-performing-arts-center-shenandoah/
LOCATION:Niswonger Performing Arts Center\, 212 Tusculum Boulevard\, Greeneville\, TN\, 37745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,General,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T110000
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SUMMARY:Tea Time on the Frontier 
DESCRIPTION:Tea Time on the Frontier\nSunday\, October 15 10:00 am\nCost: $5.00 tax included Max: 10\nRegistration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nAnyone fancy a cup of tea? Join Ranger Sarah Vogt inside the Talbot Cabin at Fort Watauga and learn about the\norigins of tea and its history in the early colonies and on the frontier.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/tea-time-on-the-frontier/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231022
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SUMMARY:Death Comes to Sabine Hill
DESCRIPTION:Death Comes to Sabine Hill\nFriday & Saturday\, October 20 & 21 6:00\, 6:30\, 7:00\, 7:30\, 8:00\, & 8:30 pm\nAdmission: $14.00 tax included\nRegistration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nVisit Sabine Hill State Historic Site for a unique after-hours candlelight tour of the historic Taylor House. Learn\nabout 18 th and early 19 th century funeral customs\, superstitions\, mourning attire\, funeral food\, and much more.\nPay your respects to the deceased at the wake and meet historically dressed interpreters throughout the house\nand grounds as they demonstrate the traditions and professions associated with death and mourning in Early\nAmerica. Subject matter may be too sensitive for younger visitors. Parental discretion is advised. Please note\,\nonly portable toilet facilities are available at this time. Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior\nstaircase. Sabine Hill is located at 2328 West G Street\, Elizabethton\, TN 37643.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/death-comes-to-sabine-hill-2/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Historical Events,Storytelling,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231020
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SUMMARY:Spot on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:A Spot on the Hill\, the original\, research-based play returns this October to the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Now celebrating its ninth season\, this edition features new characters. New stories include Miss Ethel Brown who was a teacher at Booker T. Washington School and Jonesborough Elementary School\, brick and stonemason John Rhea\, Dr. William R. Sevier who was instrumental during the cholera epidemic of 1873\, and Samuel Irvin who has the oldest marker in the cemetery. Irvin’s marker is even older than the cemetery itself. You’ll meet them and many more! Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on. Seats are not provided at the cemetery. Come and listen to real stories of real lives among real tombstones. \nPerformances for A Spot on the Hill will take place at 6:30 p.m. on October 13th\, 14th\, 20th\, and 21st. There will be a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on October 14th in the Jonesborough Visitors Center and a 2:00 pm matinee in the cemetery on October 21st. At the outdoor matinee\, there will be ASL interpretation provided by BridgeEAST. The indoor performance on October 14th is ADA accessible. Tickets are limited\, and sell out fast\, so make sure you buy yours today. Tickets are $10.00 and proceeds benefit the Heritage Alliance’s educational programs and initiatives\, including ongoing programming in Jonesborough’s historic cemeteries. \n\nAudience members should arrive 15 minutes prior to show time. Parking is available at the First Baptist Church and downtown. It is a short walk up East Main Street to the cemetery from the First Baptist Church lot. A golf cart courtesy shuttle will be available for guests who need it. This program is not suggested for children less than 10 years of age. In case of inclement weather\, the show will be canceled and audience members will be notified in advance. \nTo purchase tickets\, please call the Jonesborough Visitor’s Center at 423.753.1010. Tickets can also be purchased online at jonesborough.com/tickets. \n\nThe Heritage Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of the architectural\, historical\, and cultural heritage of our region and to providing educational experiences related to history and heritage for a wide range of audiences.  For more information\, please call our office at 423.753.9580\, or contact the organization via email at info@heritageall.org.  Further information can also be found online at https://www.heritageall.org/.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/spot-on-the-hill/
LOCATION:Old Jonesborough Cemetary\, 116 W Main St\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Storytelling,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Halloween Haunts and Happenings Art Juried Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The McKinney Center announces Halloween Haunts and Happenings Art Juried Exhibition\n \nJonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts at the McKinney Center has curated its inaugural Halloween Haunts and Happenings\, an exhibition highlighting artwork by twenty-five regional artists. Brought together by the McKinney Center staff\, this group of artists from across the Tri-Cities span a range of practices including wood work\, sculpture\, painting\, photography and digital media. Their interpretive expressions reflect the mood of the season. \nThe reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday\, October 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will be available at the reception to answer questions from guests. The reception will include light refreshments. \nArtists in the exhibition include Jean G’Fellers\, Meaghan Evans\, Denise Dijoseph\, Mickey Trivett\, Joan Elliott\, Leanne Trivett\, Meghan Ortiz\, Christy Ward\, Kara Bledsoe\, Michael Hilliard\, Katie Walser\, Kendal Oster\, Robin Castania\, Jess Parks\, Susan Everitt\, Larry Thacker\, Bryan Duddlers\, Stephen Simmerman\, Matthew Hardman\, Skye McFarland\, Kayla Byrd\, Paula Spangler\, Marius Pana\, Alex Glymp and Logan Blevins. \nThe presentation will be installed in the main hallway and a classroom of the McKinney Center. The exhibition also includes artifacts from the Heritage Alliance’s permanent artifact collection and archives\, such as authentic death photos\, death masks and funeral prints. \nThe exhibition is one highlight of Jonesborough’s range of Halloween activities including the Halloween StoryTown Radio Show at the McKinney Center on Monday\, October 23 at 7 p.m.\, the downtown Halloween Haunts and Happenings trick-or-treating event on Friday\, October 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Brews and Boos on Saturday\, October 28. The McKinney Center is excited to include this dark art exhibition with curiosities\, the macabre and the grotesque. \nHalloween Haunts and Happenings Exhibition will be on view at the McKinney Center from Friday\, October 13\, 2023 through November 3\, 2023. \nMore information can be found at www.mckinneycenter.com.  For more information\, contact the McKinney Center at www.mckinneycenter.com or 423.753.0562. The McKinney Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. \n\n### \nAbout the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington: The mission of the McKinney Center at Booker T. Washington is to provide a comprehensive program through Jonesborough’s Mary B. Martin Program for the Arts which teaches various art skills to all participants through a quality program of instruction open to all segments of Jonesborough’s population. In addition\, a primary mission of the Center is to enhance minority participation in the planning and implementation in all activities in Jonesborough while specifically celebrating the contribution of the African-American community in the growth and development of the Town. The activities of the McKinney Center are designed to enhance the quality of life of all Jonesborough residents. \nAbout the Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee\, Jonesborough’s natural beauty\, charming architecture\, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day\, a week or forever\, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visit www.jonesborough.com for more information.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/halloween-haunts-and-happenings-art-juried-exhibition/
LOCATION:McKinney Center\, 103 Franklin Ave\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T203000
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SUMMARY:Death Comes to Sabine Hill
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight Tours Featuring Early American Death & Mourning Customs \nOn October 20 th and 21 st Sabine Hill State Historic Site in Elizabethton\, TN will present “Death\nComes to Sabine Hill”\, a unique event designed to resurrect many of the forgotten traditions\nassociated with death and mourning in early America. Visitors will experience these mysterious\ncustoms firsthand through special after-hours tours of the historic Taylor House. \nTwo centuries ago\, our ancestors perceived death and mourning quite differently than we do.\nToday\, we push through the funeral process as quickly as possible. Those who came before us\,\nhowever\, took a much more intimate approach. Disease\, war\, infant mortality\, and other causes\nmeant that death was a persistent companion especially before the days of modern medical\nadvancement. Prior to the advent of funeral homes\, the process of preparing a deceased family\nmember for burial was carried out at home\, and all manner of traditions\, superstitions\, and\nceremonies that had been practiced in the old world continued here in the new. These ancient\nfuneral customs and mourning rituals\, many of which may seem bizarre and macabre today\, have\nbeen all but forgotten. At “Death Comes to Sabine Hill” visitors can learn more about these\ntraditions and see just how differently death was viewed and accepted in the past. \nThese special candlelight tours will occur on Friday\, October 20 th and Saturday\, October 21st\,\nand offer guests a chance to experience the historic Taylor House after dark! Visitors will pay\ntheir respects to the deceased at the wake and meet historically dressed interpreters throughout\nthe house who will talk about the funeral customs and mourning rituals of days gone by. As the\ntour progresses outdoors\, guests will visit with the coffin maker\, grave digger\, professional\nmourner\, and resurrectionist as they share the professions associated with death & funerals in\nEarly America. These tours deal with subject matter that may be too sensitive for younger\nvisitors. Parental discretion is advised. Tour times are 6:00\, 6:30\, 7:00\, 7:30\, 8:00\, & 8:30 pm\neach night. Admission is $14.00 per individual. Pre-registration is required. Tickets can be\npurchased at tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals. \nPlease be advised that Sabine Hill State Historic Site only offers portable restroom facilities at\nthis time. The historic house is only accessible by steps and an interior staircase. This event is\nsubject to cancellation in the event of significantly inclement weather. Sabine Hill State Historic\nSite is located at 2328 West G St. Elizabethton\, TN 37643. For more information about this and\nother exciting events please contact Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park at 423-543-5808 or\nvisit sycamoreshoalstn.wordpress.com\, tnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals\, or\nfacebook.com/sycamore-shoals. \nSabine Hill State Historic Site is operated through a partnership between the Tennessee\nHistorical Commission and Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/death-comes-to-sabine-hill-3/2023-10-20/
LOCATION:Sabine House\, 2328 W G St\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Storytelling,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T213000
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SUMMARY:Witches Wynd
DESCRIPTION:Kingsport\, TN – If you’ve lived in the Tri-Cities/Southwest Virginia region for even just a couple\nof years\, you know all about Witches Wynd (that second word is pronounced “why-nd\,”\nrhymes with “kind”)\, the annual storytelling event held at Exchange Place\, Kingsport’s own\nLiving History Farm. One of the most unique and popular public events held anywhere in\nAppalachia\, this year’s collection of eerie tales will be offered (for the 31 st consecutive year!) on\nFriday\, October 20 and Saturday\, October 21\, beginning each night at 8 pm. And while Friday\nnight is virtually sold out\, there are still some tickets available for Saturday. \nPeople begin to check in at Exchange Place – located at 4812 Orebank Road in Kingsport\,\nTennessee – around 7:30 pm\, and are randomly placed in four groups. Then\, around 8:00 pm\,\nwhen it is good and dark (prime time for those all “ghoulies and ghosties”!)\, each group is led\nacross the road of the historic farm. At this point they separate and are taken to four different\nlocations where\, over the course of the next two hours\, everyone gets to listen to Halloween-ish\ntales told by some of this region’s finest storytellers. And then\, just when you think the night is\nover\, you get served a special treat – there are cookies and hot cider waiting for you in\nRoseland’s back porch\, a sweet way to end the evening. \nOur storytellers this year are Judy “Butterfly” Farlow\, Hannah Harvey\, Katie Hoffman\, and Libby\nTipton. Oh\, and in case anyone might be concerned that our stories are grossly macabre\,\nplease know that our aim is to entertain\, not frighten. Witches Wynd has\, over the years\,\nproved to be popular with teenagers and pre-teens\, as well as their parents. It is probably fair\nto say that watching the evening news can be far more upsetting! \nTickets for Witches Wynd are $10 for everyone\, and can be purchased by calling Exchange\nPlace at 423-288-6071. We are now equipped to take credit cards (though please note that\nthere will be a 50-cent surcharge attached to those orders). All the money we collect for this\nannual event\, as well as for anything that takes place out at Exchange Place\, is used to benefit\nthe animals who live year-round at Exchange Place\, as well as for the continued restoration and\npreservation of the site\, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. \nExchange Place is a living history farm whose mission is to preserve and interpret the heritage\nof mid-nineteenth century farm life in Northeast Tennessee. Exchange Place is a non-profit\norganization maintained and operated entirely by volunteers and is supported by donations\,\nfundraisers\, memberships and grants.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/witches-wynd-2/2023-10-20/
LOCATION:Exchange Place: Living History Farm\, 4812 Orebank Rd.\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37664\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Storytelling,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T160000
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SUMMARY:Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:Historic Blountville is set to hold the annual Heritage Festival.  There will be craft vendors\, food vendors\, music\, games\, Miss Heritage Festival pageant\, Deery Inn museum tours and more. Join us on Saturday October 21\, from 9 am – 4 pm.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/heritage-festival/
LOCATION:Historic Blountville\, 3397 TN-126\, Blountville\, TN\, 37617\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Festivals,Food/Drink,Historical Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T150000
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SUMMARY:Jonesborough: Fall Doll Show
DESCRIPTION:The Fall Doll Show returns to Jonesborough on Saturday\, October 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jonesborough Visitors Center\, located at 117 Boones Street. This show has been held in Jonesborough for over 20 years. \n\nFeatured at the show will be antique\, vintage\, modern and art dolls which will be available for purchase. The show will also include other doll related items\, such as clothing and accessories which will also be available to purchase. \n\nAdmission to the show is free\, but voluntary donations are accepted for St. Jude Research Hospital. Collectors and enthusiasts are welcome. \n\nFor more information\, contact Ellen Stafford at 423.753.0022. \n\n### \n  \nAbout the Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee\, Jonesborough’s natural beauty\, charming architecture\, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day\, a week or forever\, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visit www.jonesborough.com for more information.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/jonesborough-fall-doll-show/
LOCATION:Jonesborough Visitor Center\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T140000
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SUMMARY:STEAM Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 21st \nSTEAM Showcase \n10am-2pm \nStop by anytime between 10am to 2pm for a showcase that’s all about STEAM-Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mathematics. Explore a variety of interactive and fun opportunities for curious minds of all ages. The focus to introduce our visitors to what STEM/STEAM exactly is as well as early workforce development and career path cultivation. We will have organizations from across our region showcasing a variety of things including coding robotics\, fossils\, electrical motors\, finds from a naturalist\, and much more.  FREE with general paid admission.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/steam-showcase/
LOCATION:Hands On! Discovery Center\, 1212 Suncrest Drive\, Gray\, TN\, 37615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T113000
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SUMMARY:Weekly Music Lessons with JAM Kids
DESCRIPTION:Weekly Music Lessons with JAM Kids at the Museum!\n\nOctober 21 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am\n\n\n\n\nDate: Weekly on Saturdays \nTime: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET \nLocation: The Learning Center\, Birthplace of Country Music Museum \nCost: $5 per class or $45 for 10 lessons \nThrough a new partnership with Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)\, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum is a new affiliate location for the program\, offering weekly music lessons at the museum for children grades 4-8 and beyond. JAM Kids introduces music through small group instruction on acoustic instruments common to the Appalachian region such as guitar\, banjo\, and fiddle. Instruments will be provided or students may bring their own. Other instruments may be introduced as to be determined by instructors.  Lessons may be paid for per class or for up to 10 classes at a time. Scholarships are available upon request. For more information about signing up for JAM or to inquire about scholarships\, email Erika Barker at ebarker@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org. \nJunior Appalachian Musicians is a non-profit and the parent organization for 50+ after school programs for children in grades 4 – 8. We provide communities with the tools and support they need to teach children to play and dance to traditional old time and bluegrass music. JAM introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free\, and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nBe sure to check out JAM Kids on Facebook and Instagram! \n \n \nThe JAM Program Model \nJAM is an after-school program for children in grades 4 – 8 and beyond that introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region\, such as fiddle\, banjo and guitar. Each JAM program is individually operated and funded. By affiliating with the JAM organization\, each program is eligible to receive support and resources for free\, and is licensed to use “Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM)” to identify their traditional music education program. \nJunior Appalachian Musicians ® is a registered trademark of Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc. \nIn JAM\, instrument instruction is often augmented by dance and vocal instruction as well as string band classes and group enrichment lessons\, which introduce children to additional Appalachian culture and history. The JAM program model provides children with opportunities to not only learn traditional music\, but to also perform in small and large groups. Field trips\, visiting artists and an introduction to the rich history of music unique to each local community further supplement program offerings. Each JAM program is encouraged to foster musical traditions by teaching local styles of traditional mountain music and dance to children. Instructors are also encouraged to teach students to learn music by ear\, as to preserve oral traditions as much as possible. Other teaching methodologies and instructional skills are covered in regional professional development and training sessions held multiple times per year and hosted by JAM. JAM also encourages student engagement across programs with regional performance and learning activities throughout the year. For a full list of benefits to affiliates\, click here. \nJAM believes that all children should have access to traditional old time and bluegrass music. It is recommended that each program provide financial assistance through scholarships to children in need. The program model bases tuition fees on student lunch status: $10/week for full pay children\, and $5/week for reduced pay children. \nClass sizes typically have a student teacher ratio of 8:1 or less. JAM mandates that each affiliated program conduct criminal background checks on their instructors\, directors\, and other staff members and volunteers. Programs must be held in public facilities accessible to the community. Junior Appalachian Musicians\, Inc prohibits discrimination against any persons on the bases of race\, color\, national origin\, disability\, sex\, gender identity\, religion\, reprisal\, political beliefs\, familial or parental status\, and sexual orientation. \nFor a full listing of affiliation requirements\, click here. \nHistory of JAM \nRealizing the need to preserve a vital aspect of mountain culture as well as the need for positive activities to underserved youth\, Helen White\, then a guidance counselor at Sparta Elementary School\, founded the first JAM program in Alleghany County\, NC in the spring of 2000 with help from other local musicians and educators. Interest in the program spread rapidly with assistance from the National Endowment for the Arts\, NC State Arts Council\, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and “The Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail.” \nIn 2007\, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation provided funding to allow the development of a regional infrastructure. The Dana Foundation\, Virginia Commission for Arts\, the Virginia Foundation for Humanities\, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, the Harris and Frances Block Foundation and the Tides Foundation have provided funding for materials development. \n“Junior Appalachian Musicians” was incorporated in 2008 as a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation to promote a shared vision of JAM and to provide an umbrella through which to offer resources\, training materials and activities to benefit programs individually and collectively. Currently in nearly 30 locations in North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee and Virginia\, JAM affiliates are providing access to the joy of music to thousands of youth while instilling renewed interest and pride in their heritage. \nInterested in learning more about JAM? Click here.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/weekly-music-lessons-with-jam-kids/2023-10-21/
LOCATION:Birthplace of Country Music Museum\, 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way\, Bristol\, VA\, 24201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T150000
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SUMMARY:Kingsport Aquatic Center: Monster Mash
DESCRIPTION:Kingsport Aquatic Center hosting “Monster Mash” Halloween event \nIt’s not the Transylvania Twist or the Graveyard Smash\, but hopefully this spooky event will catch on in a flash. \n\nTo celebrate the Halloween season\, the Kingsport Aquatic Center will be hosting a Monster Mash event on Saturday\, October 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of Halloween-themed games\, a showing of the Monsters University movie (Party Room A)\, monster crafts (Party Room B) and of course\, plenty of indoor swimming. \n\nThe pre-registration cost is $8 per person or $10 per person at the door the day of the event. Kingsport Aquatic Center members will receive a $3 per person discount. \n\nSpecial Discount Option – If you attend the Fall Festival event at the Kingsport Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on October 21\, you can pick up a $3 off coupon for the Monster Mash. \n\n“We’re excited to host another Halloween-themed event here at Kingsport Aquatic Center\,” said Aquatics Program Coordinator Madison Gump. “This is a great family-friendly event for all ages\, so be sure to gather all your little ghosts and goblins and come on down to haunt our pools.” \nTo register\, visit https://bit.ly/3LEaG4Y.  You can also click on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on the “CivicRec” link\, then search for “monster mash” in the search bar. \n\nFor information about other events\, programs and classes at the Kingsport Aquatic Center\, please visit www.swimkingsport.com. \nAbout the City of Kingsport \nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern U.S. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.”
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/kingsport-aquatic-center-monster-mash/
LOCATION:Kingsport Aquatic Center\, 1820 Meadowview Parkway\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Festivals,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T150000
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SUMMARY:East Tennessee Reruns
DESCRIPTION:Kingsport Archives hosting “East Tennessee Reruns” program \nThe Archives of the City of Kingsport will host a special program next week titled “East Tennessee Reruns” – a collection of one-of-a-kind home movies\, industrial films and news footage from the Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound (TAMIS). \nThis free\, one-hour event will be held at 2 p.m. on October 24 at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education. TAMIS is the historic audio-visual department of the Knox County Public Library. \nThe program will include selections from home movies\, news footage\, short documentaries and industrial films depicting the people and places of the Tri-Cities\, Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains. The time frame of the selections will draw heavily from the 1940s through the 1970s\, said John Morton\, the McClung Historical Collection Audiovisual Archivist at TAMIS. \n“We tried to choose selections that are fun\, interesting\, and connect with a wide audience of people\,” Morton said. “I really hope folks don’t think they need to have strong grounding in history to come watch the program. If you’re interested in seeing something new and different with a link to the region\, then you should come on out.” \nThe original footage was shot in either 8 mm\, Super 8 or 16 mm\, with many of the movies and films donated from community members over the years. If you happen to have a collection of old home movies\, Morton said he would be happy to speak to you about donating the material to TAMIS. When people donate to TAMIS\, the archive will return a digital copy of the material to you to keep. \n“We’re always interested in strengthening our collection outside of Knoxville\,” Morton said. \nFor more information about TAMIS\, visit www.knoxcountylibrary.org/tamis. \nAbout the City of Kingsport \nFounded in 1917\, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55\,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern U.S. The city is widely known as a planned community\, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3\,750-acre park\, nature preserve\, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council\, a Healthier Tennessee community\, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S.\, there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride\, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” \n###
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/east-tennessee-reruns/
CATEGORIES:General,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T190000
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SUMMARY:True and Chilling Tales Tour 
DESCRIPTION:The Heritage Alliance hosts the True and Chilling Tales Tour at 7 p.m. on October 24\, 25\, 26\, 30\, 31 and November 1. The guide will lead participants through Main Street with the “book of poor souls.” \n\nTickets are $10 and can be purchased at jonesborough.com/tickets. The tour will last an hour. Groups are limited to 16 people. \n\nThe tours will depart from the Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum\, located at 116 West Main Street. The tours will happen rain or shine. This tour is rated PG-13 for content and is not recommended for children under 13 years of age. Please note\, these stories are true and some of them are considered gory or unpleasant. \n\n### \n\nAbout the Heritage Alliance: The Heritage Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of the architectural\, historical\, and cultural heritage of this region and to providing educational experiences related to history and heritage for a wide range of audiences. For more information\, visit heritageall.org or call 423.753.9580. \n  \nAbout the Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee\, Jonesborough’s natural beauty\, charming architecture\, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day\, a week or forever\, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visit www.jonesborough.com for more information.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/true-and-chilling-tales-tour-2/2023-10-24/
LOCATION:Downtown Jonesborough\, 116 W Main St\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Jonesborough: Jack-o-Lantern Drive Thru 
DESCRIPTION:Jonesborough brings back the Jack-o-Lantern Drive Thru  \nThe Town of Jonesborough will host the Jack-o-Lantern Drive Thru again this year. Decorated pumpkins will be lit and on display along Main Street from Thursday\, October 26 through Tuesday\, October 31. \nPumpkins can be picked up and dropped off at the Jonesborough Visitors Center\, located at 117 Boone Street. Pick-up will be Tuesday\, October 24 between 2 to 6 p.m. and Wednesday\, October 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. Drop off will be Wednesday\, October 25 between 2 to 6 p.m. and Thursday\, October 26 between 8 to 11 a.m. There will be 300 pumpkins available. \nThere will be three categories’ participants can enter for prizes: kids\, family and adults. Participants must write their name and phone number on the bottom of the pumpkin. This event is free and open to the public. The town will provide a candle for the pumpkins. \n  \nFor more information\, visit jbohalloween.com. \n### \nAbout Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee\, Jonesborough’s natural beauty\, charming architecture\, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day\, a week or forever\, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visit www.jonesboroughtn.org for more information. \n\n…
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/jonesborough-jack-o-lantern-drive-thru/
LOCATION:Downtown Jonesborough\, 116 W Main St\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T170000
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SUMMARY:Shop Late Thursdays Downtown Elizabethton
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Join us for the ‘Shop late Thursdays’ event\, where August Muse and a fantastic lineup of local businesses\, studios\, and unique experiences are teaming up to bring you a night you won’t forget! From captivating art galleries to delightful boutiques\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. \n🌙✨ Explore the vibrant energy of downtown after hours\, indulge in shopping sprees\, discover hidden gems\, and savor mouthwatering treats from various food vendors. Whether you’re looking for a perfect date night or a memorable evening out with friends\, Shop Late Downtown Elizabethton has you covered! \n💃 Let’s light up the streets\, embrace the arts\, and create unforgettable memories together. Spread the word and invite your friends and family to be part of this amazing experience. See you on September 7th for a night of endless fun and enchantment! ✨🎈
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/shop-late-thursdays-downtown-elizabethton-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T210000
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SUMMARY:Scary Stories at Fort Watauga
DESCRIPTION:Scary Stories at Fort Watauga\nThursday\, October 26                                                  7:30 pm\nFree Admission\nStrange things happen around All Hallows Eve\, especially at an old fort by the river. But don’t be afraid\, Fort\nWatauga at Sycamore Shoals isn’t haunted… Or Is It?!?! Join us for an evening of family friendly stories\,\nsongs\, and tales that are sure to send a shiver down your spine and tickle your funny bone. Be sure to bring a\nchair and dress warmly to ward off the chill.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/scary-stories-at-fort-watauga-8/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Historical Events,Storytelling,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T193000
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SUMMARY:Scary Stories at Fort Watauga
DESCRIPTION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park presents \nScary Stories at Fort Watauga\nThursday\, October 26 at 7:30 pm \nStrange things happen around All Hallows Eve\, especially at an old fort by the river. But don’t\nbe afraid\, Fort Watauga at Sycamore Shoals isn’t haunted… or is it? Bring a chair\, sit a spell\,\nand join us for an evening of stories\, songs\, and tales that are sure to send a shiver down your\nspine and tickle your funny bone. On Thursday\, October 26 th at 7:30 pm\, the park will be alive\nwith tales of haints and happenings of days gone by. An annual event not to be missed\, Scary\nStories will be presented inside the looming palisade walls of Fort Watauga providing a unique\natmosphere for an evening of spooky tales geared toward the entire family. \nWe are excited to welcome five exceptional storytellers to the stage this year: Dr. C. Keith\nYoung\, Catherine Yael Serota\, Wallace Shealy\, and the Front Porch Storytellers – Mary Jane\nKennedy\, and Chad Bogart. Each of these talented tellers is sure to raise goosebumps on your\nskin and bring a smile to your face!\nDr. C. Keith Young\, Raconteur\, is delighted to have the opportunity to return to the Scary Stories\nat Fort Watauga. Having charmed audiences of all ages for more than three decades (since\ngraduating from the ETSU Reading and Story Arts program)\, Dr. Young has been a featured\nstoryteller/emcee at festival events such as Jonesborough Days\, the Virginia Highlands Festival\,\nthe Erwin Strawberry Festival\, the Stone Soup Festival in Woodruff\, South Carolina\, Roan\nMountain State Park/Miller Homestead Days\, Elizabethton's Covered Bridge Festival\, and many\,\nmany more. He is a favorite among programs that enjoy energetic\, rib-tickling\, family-friendly\nsongs and tales. \nCatherine Yael Serota is Southern-Appalachian born\, from Asheville NC. Her career in human\nservices lasted 42 years and took her from Greensboro NC across the state to Johnson City TN.\nShe developed an interest in storytelling five years ago as a result of a lifetime of reading\, a love\nof articulation and history\, and now time to pursue these in retirement. Catherine is a board\nmember of the Asheville Storytelling Circle\, the North Carolina Storytelling Guild\, and an\nalumna member of the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild. \nWallace Shealy\, from Flag Pond\, TN has the distinction of being named the 2010 Bold Faced\nLiar Champion by the Storytelling Arts Center of the Southeast. Wallace is active with the\nJonesborough Storytellers Guild and has been involved with the National Storytelling Festival\nfor more than 30 years. Whether he’s recalling a tale from his childhood\, telling a story based on\nthe Good Book or spinning a yarn you will be delighted listening to him stretch the truth all out\nof proportion.Mary Jane Kennedy spent 30 years teaching in Orlando.  She has a background in music\, voice-\nover\, historical research\, and storytelling.  She is the co-founder of The Homespun Storytellers\nand The Overmountain Singers. Also\, as a co-founder of The Front Porch Storytellers\, she has\npresented storytelling and music programs at many schools\, civic functions\, senior homes\, and\norganizations throughout the Appalachian Highlands for nearly twenty years along with the\npopular Historic Ghost Walks of Elizabethton. \nChad Bogart descends from a long line of Appalachian storytellers. His telling is enhanced by a\nbackground in music and historical interpretation. He has been featured as a historic interpreter\nand character demonstrator at over fifty historic sites across the eastern US. Locally\, Chad has\nbeen a featured storyteller at the Mountain Makins Festival in Morristown\, TN\, the Bonnie Kate\nTheater in Elizabethton\, and the campfire series at both Roan Mountain State Park and Rock\nCreek Park in Erwin. He is also a co-founder of the Front Porch Storytellers. His interest in scary\nstories stemmed from ghost tales told by his grandmother and are a favorite among his listeners.\nThe program will be presented inside Fort Watauga so be sure to bring your own seat. Also\,\nmake sure to dress warmly as the nighttime air along the Watauga River can be chilly and damp.\nThis event is free of charge and is sure to be an exciting evening with family and friends! In the\nevent of extremely inclement winter weather\, contact the park about program cancelations and\npark office closings. \nSycamore Shoals State Historic Park – 1651 W. Elk Avenue- Elizabethton\, TN 37643 \n423-543-5808 \nwww.sycamoreshoalstn.wordpress.com\nfacebook.com/sycamoreshoals\ntnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals \n  \nfriendsofsycamoreshoals.org
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/scary-stories-at-fort-watauga-9/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:BOO!SEUM
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 27th \nBOO!SEUM \n5:30-7:30pm \nIt’s back! Join us for our spook-tacular\, but not too scary\, evening of fun and science! Hands On! is hosting its annual Halloween event\, BOO!SEUM which will include experiments\, candy\, arts and crafts\, games\, and exploration time in the museum! Stop by anytime between 5:30 and 7:30\, however the event ends promptly at 7:30pm. Be sure to wear your most festive costume and bring your own trick-or-treat bag! Stay tuned to our website and social media for more details. \n  \n(***Contains small parts and food allergens. While supplies last.) Be sure to check out our Facebook event and website for updates and reminders! \n  \nPricing \n\nFREE for ages 0-3\n$5 for members ages 4+ (must have current membership card/membership app and photo ID) (includes event and exhibit play)\n$11 per person for non-members ages 4+ (includes event and exhibit play)\n$2 Tesla Experience tickets for members and non-members
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/booseum-4/
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Festivals,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T180000
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SUMMARY:Jonesborough: Halloween Haunts and Happenings  
DESCRIPTION:Jonesborough’s Halloween Haunts & Happenings returns Friday\, October 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Jonesborough. Trick-or-Treating takes place throughout downtown Jonesborough. There will also be games\, activities and contests. This event is free and open to the public. \nHocus Pocus’ Sanderson Sisters will be at the Christopher Taylor Cabin provided by JRT Experiences. Attendees can take photos and tour the decorated cabin. There will be a Hero Meet & Treat with the Washington County & Johnson City Emergency Management Agency. In Jimmy Neil Smith Park\, there will be laser tag with Paradise Acres. \nThe costume contest starts at 7:30 p.m. in front of the Washington County Courthouse sponsored by Food City of Jonesborough. The contest will have several age groups and a group category. There is no registration required. \nParking will be available at the Jonesborough Elementary School with a shuttle to the Jonesborough Visitors Center. Parking is $5 per car with free shuttle rides available back and forth. All proceeds benefit the David Crockett Band Boosters. \nAlong with other Halloween activities\, the Town of Jonesborough will host the Jack-o-Lantern Drive Thru. Decorated pumpkins will be lit and on display along Main Street from Thursday\, October 26 through Tuesday\, October 31. Pumpkins can be picked up and dropped off at the Jonesborough Visitors Center\, located at 117 Boone Street. Pick up will be Tuesday\, October 24 between 2 to 6 p.m. and Wednesday\, October 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. Drop off will be Wednesday\, October 25 between 2 to 6 p.m. and Thursday\, October 26 between 8 to 11 a.m. There will be three categories’ participants can enter for prizes: kids\, family and adults. Participants must write their name and phone number on the bottom of the pumpkin. \n  \nThe McKinney Center will host Haunts & Happenings Juried Art Exhibit from October 13-November 3. The reception takes place on Friday\, October 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. and is open to the public. \n  \nFor more information\, visit jbohalloween.com. \n### \nAbout Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee\, Jonesborough’s natural beauty\, charming architecture\, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day\, a week or forever\, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visit www.jonesboroughtn.org for more information.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/jonesborough-halloween-haunts-and-happenings/
LOCATION:Downtown Jonesborough\, 116 W Main St\, Jonesborough\, TN\, 37659\, United States
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