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• Matt Damon opens this weekend in The Green Zone

  Discovering covert and faulty intelligence causes a U.S. Army officer to go rogue as he hunts for Weapons of Mass Destruction in an unstable region. Matt Damon stars in this new action adventure that opens throughout the Tri-Cities this weekend.
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  Published March 12, 2010 or Published 12 hours ago - By Staff Report

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  Hull ready to rock Poor Richard's

  
  Brooklyn’s up-and-coming new metal/Southern rock band Hull will headline a big night of rock ’n’ roll at Poor Richard’s, 825 W. Walnut St., Friday night, March 12.
  Showtime is 8. Local favorites Thunder Chief, who orchestrated the concert, and Abnor Mhull are on the bill. Admission is $7.
  Hull’s music is pretty powerful. Drummer Jeff Stieber describes the five-piece group’s live act thusly: “A Hull show consist of the sounds and emotions of a jour...

  Published March 11, 2010 or Published 17 hours ago - By Doug Janz

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  Steep Canyon Rangers ride into Down Home

  The Steep Canyon Rangers aren’t quite the horse-riding, gun-blazing group their name implies. Instead, they’re five college friends who recently released their fourth bluegrass album together.
  “It was our brainchild when the band was young and we didn’t have any other options,” Steep Canyon banjo player Graham Sharp said of the band’s name. “It came from a bottle of beer from California.”
  Their name might have originated from a Wild West bev...

  Published March 11, 2010 or Published 23 hours ago - By Amanda Marsh

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  Purdue musical troupe brings GLEE to NPAC March 12th

  Thanks to Fox’s hit musical comedy “Glee,” singing in the choir suddenly has become cool again.
  Of course, Purdue University’s Varsity Glee Club has been entertaining audiences and serving as ambassadors of the school for more than 115 years. Founded in 1893, this select ensemble has performed on behalf of Purdue University for campus, community, state, national and international events, averaging between 50 and 60 appearances each year.
  Tonight, the guys will bring ...

  Published March 11, 2010 or Published 22 hours ago - By Jessica Fischer

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  Women's History Month Essay Contest at Sycamore Shoals

  March is Women’s History Month and this year will be the 30th anniversary of the National Women’s History Project. The theme this year is: WRITING WOMEN BACK INTO HISTORY.
  The ladies of the Homespun Storytelling Guild of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area would like to join the NWHP in encouraging young women to discover stories about their mothers, grandmothers, and great grandmothers. The ladies of the Guild are sponsoring an essay contest for young women ages 12...

  Published March 11, 2010 or Published 1 day ago - By Staff Report

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  ETSU's own Aryn Sweeney to perform selections from debut album

  Dr. Aryn Day Sweeney will perform works from her debut album, "Les Illuminations," in a public recital at First Presbyterian Church, 105 S. Boone St., on Friday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. The show is free to the public and all are welcome. Sweeney, a prizewinner at the 2005 Barbirolli International Oboe Competition, is currently a member of the East Tennessee State University Department of Music faculty and a member of the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra. She has performed with such prominent...

  Published March 11, 2010 or Published 1 day ago - By Staff Report

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  In the new Monday night wars, TNA has insignificant impact

  Not looking forward to another Monday Night Wrestling War, the man who wishes there were more gauntlet matches in professional wrestling these days...Matthew Lane Gauntlet matches rock and there needs to be more of them in professional wrestling. Period. And lumberjack matches...with thumbtacks and broken glass and fluorescent lightbulbs, exploding rings and flaming bats.Darn it, where’s Hayabusa and Mr. Pogo when you need them.Anyway, I know everyone wants to hear my thoughts on the ne...

  Published March 11, 2010 or Published 22 hours ago - By Matthew Lane, Kingsport Times-News

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  Renowned tenor to conduct Voice Master class at Milligan

  MILLIGAN COLLEGE, Tenn. (March 10, 2010) -Gregory Turay, a celebrated American tenor, will conduct a Voice Master class at Milligan College on Friday, March 19, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Milligan's Walker Auditorium, located in the lower level of Seeger Memorial Chapel. The event is open to the public. There is a $5 admission fee at the door. Turay, along with Milligan professor of music, Dr. David Runner, will join the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra for a concert on Saturday, March 20, at...

  Published March 11, 2010 or Published 1 day ago - By Staff Report

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  William King Museum to Open Newest Exhibition March 19 featuring Art from Two Regional Artists

  Abingdon, Va. – William King Museum opens its next exhibition, Cohabitants, March 19 featuring new works by Heide Trepanier and David Mazure.Heide Trepanier and David Mazure’s large-scale works draw from some otherworldly place. Trepanier paints with unpredictable splatters while Mazure draws with painstaking precision often directly onto the walls. Together, their works will force us to share the gallery with unusual abstract figures and the artists’ personal views regardi...

  Published March 10, 2010 or Published 2 days ago - By Staff Report

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  Roger Goin takes gold in GTC Oscars Contest

  Even with its new 10 Best Picture nominees format and the first female Best Director winner in Oscar history, Sunday night’s 82nd annual Academy Awards ceremony was a pretty lackluster affair.
  That wasn’t the case, however, with this year’s GoTriCities Oscars Contest, which boasted some of the stiffest competition we’ve seen since starting the contest five years ago.
  Kingsport’s Roger Goin eked out a first-place finish with 41 points, knocking off three-time ch...

  Published March 11, 2010 or Published 1 day ago - By Jessica Fischer

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  Rob Russell & the Sore Losers Reunite to Help Fan

  Rob Russell and the Sore Losers are reuniting for one show on Saturday, April 3 at the Down Home in Johnson City. Why? To help out a long-time fan who is fighting to overcome something that would be tragic to any music lover: the loss of her hearing.Rob stated, “We’ve known Mary for years. She’s come to shows all over the Tri-Cities, and even made it to one in Nashville when she was down there to visit a doctor at Vanderbilt.”“She wrote me last fall, asking for e...

  Published March 10, 2010 or Published 2 days ago - By Staff Report

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  ‘The View From Here’ - Exhibit highlights aerial photography of Chuck Clisso

  
  Chuck Clisso was born and raised in Michigan and spent more than 25 years working as a commercial photographer, much of which involved working for different advertising agencies in the Chicago, Ill., and Detroit, Mich., markets.
  But today it is Wise, Va., that Clisso calls home.
  “Through circumstances I wound up living here in Southwest Virginia and have been here for 11 years now,” Clisso said. “I relocated here because I’ve got family here, and it’s a beaut...

  Published March 10, 2010 or Published 2 days ago - By Marci Gore

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  Special effects smother ‘Alice’, while ‘Brooklyn’s Finest’ offers gritty look at police work

  
  Alice in Wonderland
  Tim Burton has become his own brand name. Any old fable with even the slightest dark undertones is ripe for the Burton treatment. Give it time, and I’m sure he will make them all at the rate he’s going.This time, Burton tackles the Lewis Carroll classic “Alice in Wonderland.” In this version of the story, Alice has grown up and long since forgotten her Wonderland dreams. But as she copes with the stress of being arranged to marry a stiff English ...

  Published March 10, 2010 or Published 2 days ago - By Lane Blevins

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  Best Bets for the weekend

  • The Friends of the Kingsport Senior Center will hold a dance from 7 to 10 p.m., Friday, at Rascals Teen Center, Kingsport, with music by The Mailmen. Cost is $5 per person. Bring a fruit, dessert or snack to share.
  • Preliminary auditions for “Tri-Cities Got Talent,” sponsored by Kari’s Heart Foundation Inc., will take place Friday through Sunday at the Holiday Inn in Johnson City. Finals will be held April 24 at Freedom Hall Civic Center, and the winner will ...

  Published March 10, 2010 or Published 2 days ago - By Staff Report

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  Hot Tea & Totes Scheduled at Hands On! Museum

  Johnson City, TN - Hands On! Regional Museum will host the second annual Hot Tea & Totes: An Auction Celebrating Women on March 27, 2010 at 10:00 am. For women, ages 6 to 96, the event will raise funds for programs and exhibits at the Museum.Guests will be treated to brunch and tea by Miss Melanie's Tea Room and the opportunity to bid on 70 items: purses, totes, and other fun bags, each with a special surprise. "There is something for every budget and style," said Kristine Carter, Hands...

  Published March 10, 2010 or Published 2 days ago - By Staff Report

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  Head to Toe Women's Expo at Freedom Hall This Weekend.

  “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” As a woman, we sometimes feel it is our responsibility to put everyone and everything before ourselves. However, we must nurture and care for ourselves to maintain our physical and emotional health so that we will be able to give completely to our families, churches, professions, friends and neighbors.
  Mark your calendar to “fill your cup”! Attend the 3rd Annual Head to Toe Women’s Expo being held in Johnson City...

  Published March 10, 2010 or Published 2 days ago - By Staff Reports

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  Getting outside: Time is NOW to join Johnson City's youth kickball league!

  What better way to get active than to kick around in the dirt with your friends all afternoon?
  A youth kickball league is coming to Johnson City this spring. On Tuesday, Mayor Jane Myron demonstrated the old, familiar sport at Kiwanis Park, encouraging children to sign up for the new league by Monday.
  “This is a sport that is growing in popularity across the country, not just here in Johnson City,” Myron said after slicing her yellow Converse into a large red kickball at one of...

  Published March 11, 2010 or Published 1 day ago - By Rex Barber

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  Bristol Slogan Sign Posters Available on Monday

  
  Today, the committee organizing the 100th anniversary of the historic Bristol Slogan Sign announced that the commemorative Sign Posters will be available to the public on Monday, March 15 at the Bristol Public Library. The hours will be between 5pm and 8pm and will be located in the lower level of the library. For this initial offering limited edition numbered and signed posters will be available, which is limited to a run of 100.
  The Bristol Slogan Sign commemorative poster has been p...

  Published March 10, 2010 or Published 2 days ago - By Staff Report

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  Blue Moon brings 'Murder at Howard Johnson's' to stage starting March 20

  
  The Blue Moon Dinner Theatre continues its 2010 season with “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s” by Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick, on Saturday, March 20. Performances will run through April 17 and feature a Broadway-style live performance and a five-course, candlelit meal.
  The Blue Moon Dinner Theatre is located in downtown Johnson City at 215 E. Main St. Reservations can be made by calling 232-1350 or by visiting www.BlueMoonDinnerTheatre.com.“Murder at the Howard Johnson&...

  Published March 10, 2010 or Published 2 days ago - By Staff reports

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  Biltmore House concert series announced

  
  ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A mix of Grammy-winning artists, “American Idol” favorites and contemporary Christian artists highlight Biltmore’s annual concert series, which grows from a summertime event to one stretching from June to October this year.
  Grammy Award winners include Mary Chapin Carpenter and Kathy Mattea, who return to Biltmore, and well-known artists Steve Miller Band and The Legendary Temptations. Clay Aiken, along with his fellow “American Idol” a...

  Published March 10, 2010 or Published 2 days ago - By Staff reports

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  Lamplight Theatre is up to ‘Shenanigans’

  
  Billy Wayne Arrington hopes that LampLight Theatre’s latest production will help bring an end to the long, cold winter.
  “We believe through the winter season it’s good to have something that kind of breaks up the monotony. We believe that laughter’s the best medicine for the soul,” Arrington said. “And ‘Shenanigans’ became our opportunity to kind of break out of the doldrums and spice things up a little bit and have a good time. We want to ta...

  Published March 9, 2010 or Published 3 days ago - By Marci Gore

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  ‘Harvey’ hops onto Northeast State stage

  Things are about to get hairy at Northeast State. Or is that furry?
  Call it what you will, “Harvey” is about to take center stage, and the classic tale about a man and his BFF (best furry friend) promises audiences a fun ride.
  The Northeast State Community College Theatre Department will present “Harvey” at 7 p.m., March 17-20 and at 2 p.m., March 21, at the Wellmont Regional Center for the Performing Arts on the college’s main campus in Blountville.Advance tic...

  Published March 9, 2010 or Published 3 days ago - By Staff Report

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  Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Unveils 2010 Poster and Announces Artists

  Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion unveiled the 2010 annual poster at a press conference held at Theater Bristol on Tuesday, March 9. The poster was designed by Charles Vess and organizers are confident collectors will be anxious to get their copy. Vess designed the 6th annual poster and signed on to design the 10th annual poster at that time. The 2006 poster was very popular and joins the 1st poster as being no longer available.
  
  Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion also unveiled a special 1...

  Published March 9, 2010 or Published 3 days ago - By Staff Report

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  New Gallery to open in Bristol!!

  OPENING SOON .... 606 STATE STREET ART GALLERY IN BRISTOL, TENNESSEE
  
  You are invited!
  Tuesday, March 16, 2010, when the all-new 606 STATE STREET ART GALLERY opens its doors for business, visitors and art lovers will be able to view more than 200 different works of art occupying more than 25 spaces.
  This gallery is a newly formed art cooperative with members from the Tri Cities area as well as other parts of the United States. The Co-op is dedicated to promoting the arts in Bristol, K...

  Published March 9, 2010 or Published 3 days ago - By Staff Report

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  Awake Tonight: TobyMac, Skillet bring new tour, new albums to JC’s Freedom Hall

  John Cooper grew up in a home so strict that not only was he forbidden from listening to secular music, even Christian music was banned.
  The Memphis native had to sneak to listen to Petra, a prominent ’80s Christian rock band, and to watch the Dove Awards on television.
  Today, Cooper and his band, Skillet, are nominated for six of their own Dove Awards, including Group of the Year, Rock Recorded Song of the Year for “Hero” and Rock Album of the Year for “Awake.&rdquo...

  Published March 8, 2010 or Published 4 days ago - By Leigh Ann Laube

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Street Talk - What's happening now

• LOKI comment on Bring It On - 2 hours ago

  WTF......I've dealt with Capone's on shows on numerous occasions.....not as a musician, but the promotion thereof. They run a tight ship....very professional. I've seen it first hand, many times.
  
  My two cents, if you send a demo that sucks to a venue, your not gonna get booked. And Capone's calender is pretty full.....just look at thier website. So I can see where it might take a minute to get a good band booked into a date. You can't just call 'em up and say you wanna play there and that YOU have a date open this weekend.
  
  Look, if you send a demo for our local and loud feature on Z Rock, and the quality sucks, I can't play it. Once the station processing gets a hold of it, it just makes it sound worse than it is. Same for the clubs, what you send them and the quality of it IS important. That is your first impression. Don't blow it.....be picky about everythng including production. By doing so, it can only make the local music scene better.
  
  And as far as Battle of the Bands: any time you do one of those, there will always be sour grapes coming from somewhere. I'm not a battle of the bands fan. But thats just me.

• Temple comment on Cry Little Sister Cover.. - 12 hours ago

  Anything Cult is worth doing. We go out and play "The Witch, Fire Woman, Star and Love Removal Machine," most people ask me if I wrote them, and I just look at them and smile. I wonder what Billy Duffy would say if someone asked him if he wrote one of my songs... Who knows?

• Entropy comment on Bring It On - 14 hours ago

  Two people who have posted on this thread, was involved with my last gig @ Capone's. And things couldn't have went smoother, or more professional. By far the best sound that has ever been ran for me.
  
  Thanks Rainman, and Mr. Cate

• Infamousâ„¢ comment on The Mix nightClub? - 16 hours ago

  What ever happened with old 410's newest incarnation? Did it die already? I had heard this Brian Speed guy was fixin the old building up like his bigtime metro clubs but I never saw anything about it materializing.

• Infamousâ„¢ comment on Bring It On - 17 hours ago

  
  Local bands tuned me in to your circle jerk.
  Aint that funny. Capones was dead on friday nite. No band. The dance club was packed. Tried out alot of musicians in area all said the same thing About tri city. Getting alot of mail. All said the same thing. Wasn't sure cause talks cheap. You guys just proved them right. Theres was a club helping the local scene Fire Marshall shut them down. You know anything about that?
  Like I said I get alot of mail.
  All the bands and musicians that have contacted me your names will never be made public.
  Also do you really think its so hard to get a Beer license?
  
  One more thing, Bring it on?
  Anytime you want to twin bill with us, set it up!
  
  
  
  Don't forget to make sure you tied up your Drama Llama to the hitching post. WTF are you rambling about? Who are you that people need to e-mail you about the scene? What are you doing to improve it? Oh and btw, I believe it was tax dollars trying to brand it the Tri-Cities not City and some of us hold outs still prefer Mountain Empire. Come on and enlighten someone like me, I am not a musician so I await you're brilliant insight? I am like Dave and completely lost on your post so far, you lost credibility with me mentioning a battle of the bands....lol

• senton630 comment on Updated! HULL @ Poor Richard's Campus...Friday March 12!!! - 19 hours ago

  tomorrow night.

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