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Knoxville Children's Theatre continues its presentation of The Neverending Story tonight at 7 pm. The play tells the story of Bastian, a lonely boy, stumbles into a curious bookshop where he discovers a curious book—The Neverending Story.…
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The UT World Percussion Ensemble gives its first of two outdoor, socially-distanced concerts tonight featuring its steel band. The concert, which begins at 6 pm, will highlight arrangements of socas, the popular music style of Trinidad and…
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Tonight at 7, join Don Hazel, president of the TN Bluebird Society, for a virtual conversation about America's bluebird population. In the mid-20th century bluebird populations plummeted by up to 90%, but one simple idea has helped…
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One of the first signs of spring in Knoxville has always been Dogwood Arts' House & Garden Show downtown. It's a chance to look at garden designs, chat with vendors about products and services they provide and learn from the experts…
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The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra returns this evening with a livestream concert from the Tennessee Theatre. The concert showcases music by American masters:  Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw, the legendary “Dean of Afro-American…
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The UT Humanities Center and Union Ave Books will host a free Public Books Circle meeting today beginning at 7 pm. The topic of discussion is The Age of Phillis by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers. Public Books Circle meets online twice a month…
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The usual festivities that make up Mardi Gras -- the parades, the bead throwing, the bottomless cocktails -- aren't going to be a thing this year. Even New Orleans has cancelled its traditional celebration, though houses are getting…
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Don't bother making a trip to the bank -- or the mailbox -- today. It's Presidents' Day, and federal, state and county office are closed today. That includes Knox County schools, libraries and courts. Curiously, though, City of Knoxville…
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Hungry for an outdoor outing? Several Knox-area food trucks will be out at three local food truck parks this weekend. Be sure to check each park's schedule for a complete list. 1. CJ's Tacos Look for CJ's pan-fried tortilla tacos at…
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1. How to Garden in Gravel Join UT Gardens Director Emerita Sue Hamilton for an exploration of her newest garden endeavor -- how to grow a low maintenance garden in gravel. Learn which plants to choose, how to prepare the soil, and the…
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