Upcoming Events
From music festivals, racing, history, heritage, food and everything in between. Here's your guide.
Events
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5 events,Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit Coming to Morristown The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with Humanities Tennessee, presents “Crossroads: Change in Rural America.” The exhibition examining the evolving landscape and culture of rural America opens at Rose Center on Saturday, November 2. “Crossroads” will be on view through December 7. Rose Center and the surrounding White Christmas Music and Lyrics by IRVING BERLIN, Book by DAVID IVES and PAUL BLAKE A timeless tale of joy and goodwill filled with Irving Berlin’s call songs, topped off with glorious dancing and lots of snow makes this a show a holiday classic for all audiences! Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is the story of
$26
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol A Ghostly Christmas Story by Tom Mula “Marley was dead to begin with. That must be clearly understood or nothing wonderful can come of this story.” Finally we get to hear the tale of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol told from Marley’s perspective, which is wonderful indeed. Desperate and locked in a
$26
The Santaland Diaries *Recommended for mature audience due to language and subject matter This outrageous holiday comedy stars Crumpet, a rebel without a Claus, who recounts his true-life tale of being an out-of-work writer doing a stint as a Macy’s department store elf. His encounters, as an Elf during the season of forced joy, have
$26
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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT THE MUSEUM STORE DEC 1 - 1:00PM TO 5:00PM Date: Sunday, December 1 Time: 1:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. Location: Birthplace of Country Music Museum FREE and open to the public Kick-off the season with a Holiday Open House event at The Museum Store in The Birthplace of Country Music Museum! Enjoy tastings, discounts and |
8 events,Jonesborough’s Annual Celebration of Trees Returns Twinkling lights, the scent of Fraser firs, handcrafted ornaments and lovely Christmas decorations are filling the shops and store fronts of downtown Jonesborough. The annual Celebration of Trees, a unique exhibit of beautifully decorated Christmas trees, will be held in Historic Jonesborough December 2-27. This year’s exhibit begins at 12 Days of free KidX events is going on now until Friday, December 13th. We’ve got a new activity planned everyday for your kiddos to enjoy! Visit our Facebook Event here for more information! The countdown is on! 12 Days of KidX is just around the corner and we cannot wait to share all we have planned
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Holiday Soups and Songs “Christmas Around the World” Comes to McKinney Center The McKinney Center and the Yarn Exchange Radio Show are bringing their annual holiday fundraiser to the McKinney Center on December 2 at 6 p.m. Perfect for art lovers of all kinds, this event, which combines locally made pottery bowls, stories, music, and
$25
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Italian trombonist Peter Steiner combines “European soul with American spirit” in “elegant” and “startling” performances around the globe with pianist-organist Constanze Hochwartner. Steiner studied at The Mozarteum in Salzburg and graduated from The Juilliard School in New York, and by age 23, Steiner had been trombonist of the Vienna State Opera and Vienna Philharmonic and
$5 – $20
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Saturday, December 7th 2 - 3:30 PM Cookies and Santa Claus = the perfect combination! Join us on Saturday, December 7th at 2 PM for our FREE Cookies & Claus event you don’t want to miss! Sponsored by Eleas Signs
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WE MUST EXIT THE BUILDING WITH ALL BOATS AND GEAR BY 9:00 P.M. Come join the Jackson Action Wagon (J.A.W.), APEs, and other paddlers from around our region at the Freedom Hall Pool in Johnson City, TN for tips & tricks about basic kayaking skills and learning how to roll. Already mastered the basics and |
12 events,Live on stage at Johnson City Community Theatre Dec. 5th -22nd JOHNSON CITY, TN – Johnson City Community Theatre (JCCT) is proud to present A Christmas Carol adapted by James Hutchison, directed by Melanie Yodkins. The production opens on Thursday, December 5th, and continues for three weekends through Sunday, December 22. Performances are at 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Please
$12 – $15
Holiday Honored Traditions Return to the International Storytelling Center (Jonesborough, Tenn.)- This holiday season, the International Storytelling Center (ISC) is pleased to present special concerts from the wildly popular Uncalled for Trio, featuring Bil Lepp, Kim Weitkamp, and Andy Offutt Irwin, as well as Tim Lowry ‘s beloved presentation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The concerts are
$20
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Dec. 5 – The Sip & Stroll Jingle and Mingle will help you finish up that holiday shopping and you'll have plenty of fun while doing it! A number of downtown shops will stay open, offering drinks, treats, and special deals from 5- 8 p.m. Sip and stroll your way through the unique downtown shops and |
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Saturday, December 7th 2 - 3:30 PM Cookies and Santa Claus = the perfect combination! Join us on Saturday, December 7th at 2 PM for our FREE Cookies & Claus event you don’t want to miss! Sponsored by Eleas Signs
FREE
“Rocky Mount Celebrates the Holidays with Candlelight Christmas” Come experience an old-fashioned Christmas at Rocky Mount’s annual “Candlelight Christmas” event, taking place the evenings of December 6th & 7th, and 13th & 14th. Rocky Mount State Historic Site’s “Candlelight Christmas” tours are a chance to look back at a simpler time, in which
$8 – $12
• December 6th, 7th, 13th & 14th: 4:30 pm to 8pm Candlelight Christmas Experience Christmas in 1791 with unique and intimate candlelight tours of the historic Cobb House. |
19 events,Christmas in the Country Christmas in the Country is the first Saturday of December. The sales of fresh greenery, roping and wreaths, traditional foods, and demonstrations of winter activities on a 19th century farmstead are featured. Artisans may offer workshops for visitors to create their own folk art. The Yule Log Ceremony concludes the celebration.
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Breakfast with Santa December 7, 2019 Three seating options available: 8 AM 10 AM 12 PM $15 for adults and children over the age of 3. Children under 3 is free. ... includes breakfast, story time with Santa, a cookie, and a craft. Contact Hale Springs Inn, Historic Downtown Rogersville, for availability (423) 272-5171
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Dec. 7 – Christmas in the Country at Exchange Place celebrates the holidays and the winter season from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at this free event which caps the year at the historic site. The event features fresh greenery and trees, handcrafted wreaths and roping, and other holiday decorations. More than two dozen area and regional vendors,
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Christmas Goes to the Dogs in Jonesborough The Christmas in Olde Jonesborough Series continues on Saturday, December 7 from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. with Doggone Christmas. Santa will be in his sleigh for visits and pictures with your furry friends. Sticky Paws Bakery will provide treats for you to custom decorate and add to your |
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HO! HO! HO! Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us on Sunday, December 8th for delicious brunch from Four Seasons Catering & Bakery/Deli, and snag a picture of Santa with your little ones! Menu: Sausage and Bacon Pancakes PB&J Sandwich Fruit Pastries Cupcakes $10/person Call 276.492.2400 and make your reservation ASAP. Space is limited.
$10
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The Stories of Christmas will be celebrated on Sunday, December 8 from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Storytelling Resource Place, 104 Spring Street in Jonesborough. The event is intended for audience members who are 7 years old and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Stories of the Christmas Season will be
$5
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WE MUST EXIT THE BUILDING WITH ALL BOATS AND GEAR BY 9:00 P.M. Come join the Jackson Action Wagon (J.A.W.), APEs, and other paddlers from around our region at the Freedom Hall Pool in Johnson City, TN for tips & tricks about basic kayaking skills and learning how to roll. Already mastered the basics and |
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Interested in kayaking but don’t know where to start? Basic kayaking training and practice is now available in Kingsport on Thursdays at the Kingsport Aquatic Center! During the winter months (October-April), the indoor pool is sectioned off specifically for kayakers to practice basic paddling techniques. Admission is only $3 for 2 full hours of fun |
10 events,The Nutcracker PRESENTED BY BRISTOL BALLET TICKETSFri, December 13, 2019 @ Paramount BristolDoors: 6:30 pm / Show: 7:30 pm TICKETSSat, December 14, 2019 @ Paramount BristolDoors: 11:00 am / Show: 12:00 pm TICKETSSat, December 14, 2019 @ Paramount BristolDoors: 4:30 pm / Show: 5:30 pm Bristol Ballet’s presentation of this beloved ballet is always a
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Unicoi To Host Christmas Open House December 13 Unicoi, Tenn. -- The Town of Unicoi will host its Christmas Open House at the Tourist Information Center Friday, December 13, from noon to 2 p.m. The visitor center, located just off exit 32 in Unicoi, will be decorated for the holiday season and the Buffalo Conference For a truly special seasonal outing, see Storyteller Tim Lowry on Saturday, December 13th at 2:00 and 7:30 pm in his renowned one-man show, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Dressed in Victorian costume, Lowry invokes the spirit of Mr. Dickens with his quick wit, rapid-fire delivery, and flair for the dramatic. The Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present,
$20
The Rogersville Heritage Association presents the 2019 Christmas Tour of Homes on December 14th from 3 PM to 7 PM. Tour 9 of Hawkin’s Counties Most Charming Historic Homes. Selected homes consist of Ante-bellum, Victorian, Victorian Gothic, Bungalow, Federal, Craftsman, and Contemporary... restored and decorated for your viewing pleasure. The evening of the 14th will
$25
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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 2nd Annual OVERMOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 10 am – 3 pm Come join us for a festive, old fashioned time at Sycamore Shoals featuring Period Carolers, Christmas Stories, English Country Dancing, the Watauga Valley Art League’s Annual Winterfest Art Show and more. There will be
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Have you made reservations yet for this popular holiday event? Santa is waiting! Our "Brunch With Santa" will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. |
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Michael Shaffer to speak at BHA Christmas Luncheon Bristol Virginia – Author and historian Michael Shaffer will present a program for the Bristol Historical Association on Sunday, December 15 for their 32nd Annual Christmas Luncheon, to be held at the Bristol Train Station. Shaffer’s will speak about the recollections of Thomas Wallace Colley who served in the 1st Virginia
$30
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You're on our nice list! Santa will be at the Arts Center Monday, December 16th from 5 to 7 to visit with the kids. Enjoy hot chocolate and a visit with Santa. He will have a special treat for all the children. This event is FREE.
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8 events,Tuesday, December 17th - Wright Brothers Day Join us for some high-flying, fun, aviation-related activities and a paper plane contest in honor of National Aviation Week. Programs announced periodically throughout the day. Free with paid general admission.
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CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS Tuesday, December 17, 2019 7:00 PM Niswonger Performing Arts Center Greeneville, TN available soon Tickets go on sale on Monday, July 1, 2019 at 10:00 AM EST Make it a memorable Christmas this year and celebrate with The Celts! TUESDAY | DECEMBER 17 | 7:00 PM Orchestra: $35 | Mezzanine: $30 | Balcony: $25 The high-stepping
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WE MUST EXIT THE BUILDING WITH ALL BOATS AND GEAR BY 9:00 P.M. Come join the Jackson Action Wagon (J.A.W.), APEs, and other paddlers from around our region at the Freedom Hall Pool in Johnson City, TN for tips & tricks about basic kayaking skills and learning how to roll. Already mastered the basics and |
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Interested in kayaking but don’t know where to start? Basic kayaking training and practice is now available in Kingsport on Thursdays at the Kingsport Aquatic Center! During the winter months (October-April), the indoor pool is sectioned off specifically for kayakers to practice basic paddling techniques. Admission is only $3 for 2 full hours of fun |
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in Jonesborough Enjoy a special Breakfast with Santa at the Chuckey Depot Museum at Jonesborough on Saturday, December 21st, themed after the all-time favorite children’s book, Polar Express. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite PJs and climb aboard Jonesborough’s very own train museum to enjoy breakfast provided by Chick-Fil-A as Santa reads excerpts from
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Jonesborough wraps up it’s Christmas in Olde Jonesborough series this Saturday, December 21, with the Christmas Church Tour. Stroll through the historic district and step inside some of the town’s most beloved buildings, its churches. Four churches are on the tour and they include, Central Christian Church, First Baptist Church, Jonesborough Presbyterian and Jonesborough United |
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The Wizards of Winter $24-47 plus applicable taxes and fees / Members save $6 per ticket Sun, December 22, 2019 @ Paramount Bristol Doors: 4:00 pm / Show: 5:00 pm Public ticket sales begin September 27 at 12:00 pm. Join as a PARAMOUNTY level member with Early Advantage Ticketing and get yours now! MEMBER EARLY ACCESS TICKETS Celebrating their |
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International and English Country Dancing Sunday, December 29 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Beginners and seasoned dancers alike are all welcome! The afternoon will include the opportunity to learn dances from different worldwide cultures. |
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1 event,Make plans now to join us at the historic General Morgan Inn in downtown Greeneville as we usher in the New Year with elegance and style! Enjoy one of three party packages designed to fit every budget. The Dinner and Dancing Package for only $80 per person starts with a phenomenal dinner, followed by unlimited
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“First Footing” At the Historic John & Landon Carter Mansion Wednesday, January 1 10:00 am Join historic interpreter Chad Bogart for a New Year’s Day visit to the oldest frame house in Tennessee. Built circa 1775, the historic Carter Mansion boasts architectural details which are quite elaborate when compared to most homes on the frontier. Enjoy |
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Saturday, January 4th, 9:30am-noon - Newton's Antics Drop-off Workshop Celebrate Sir Isaac Newton's birthday and discover the laws of physics with Newton's inertia beads, an amazing egg drop challenge, building and launching a film canister rocket, and a centripetal force penny experiment. Ages 7-12. Cost: Early registration by Thursday, December 19th is $12 for HODC Old Christmas: Militia Muster at Fort Watauga Saturday, January 4 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Sunday, January 5 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Christmas isn’t over yet! European migrants brought Old World holiday traditions to America, from the Dutch Sinterklaas to the Twelve Days of Christmas. Discover the European roots of our modern holiday celebrations. |
