By Drew Daniel
Social Calendar March/April 2012
Arguably the world’s most famous circus act, Cirque du Soleil brings their new touring show, “Quidam,” to the massive Thompson-Boling Arena. The new show follows the story of a girl who enters an amazing fantasy world of her own imagination. Expect trippy visuals, uncanny acrobatics, and some creepy-looking clowns. Tickets range from $28 to $80, and the event starts at 7:30 p.m. www.cirquedusoleil.com
Social Calendar Jan/Feb 2012
February 25—Mountain Music Why not battle the cold with a little bluegrass? Yonder Mountain String Band is rolling into town to perform their own eclectic, genre-bending take on the traditional string band. The road acts as home for these touring heavyweights, who performed at the Democratic National Convention in 2008 for Barack Obama. Tickets are [...]
Social Calendar – September/October 2011
September 4 Rockets’ Red GlareCelebrate Labor Day in Knoxville with a show like no other at Boomsday. Festivities start at 1 p.m., so pack up the lawn chairs, put ice in the cooler, andenjoy the ‘works.www.boomsday.org 9 Standing UpNeed a good laugh? Funnyman Brian Regan is set to take over the Tennessee Theatre with clever [...]
Social Calendar – July/August 2011
July Taylor Made Start the month out right with America’s favorite guitar playing sweetheart as Taylor Swift’s Speak Now World Tour invades Thompson-Boling Arena. Get ready to sing along to hits like “Teardrops on My Guitar” and “Love Story.” Doors open at 6 p.m. and openers Needtobreathe and James Wesley will pick up their guitars [...]
Social Calendar – May/June 2011
MAY 5 fiesta time Put on a sombrero and say “Ole!” for Cinco de Mayo, a celebration of Mexican pride and heritage. Local cantinas are sure to be swamped, so arrive early or make reservations if you intend on enjoying a margarita (or two!). 7 Goin’ South Don’t let the closing of Henley Street Bridge [...]
Social Calendar – March/April 2011
March 8 PARTY ON We might be a few hundred miles away from the Big Easy and Bourbon Street, but that doesn’t mean your Fat Tuesday has to be a dud. Break out your colored beads (but leave your shirt on) and head down to the Shrimp Dock to order a King Cake and other [...]
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