September 13, 2007
East Tennessee History Center Event
| East Tennessee Television History:
Highlights From Classic Knoxville Television Programs Friday Sept. 14, 2007 - 7pm - FREE - East TN History Center, 601 Gay St, Knoxville Here's your chance to revisit those wonderful days of locally-produced television programs compiled using rare videotapes from the collection of the Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound. Many of these shows featured country music entertainment supplied by regional musicians to attract viewers. For almost three decades, Knoxville television stations produced a variety of programs that reflected the rich musical traditions and humor of the East Tennessee region. The show will feature rare commercials, comedy routines, appearances by Barbara Mandrell, Freddie Hart, and a host of regional music acts in a screening of long-unavailable video clips shot right here in Knoxville. Also: rare footage of Mary Costa |
Posted by Matt Jordan at 07:37 PM
May 14, 2007
Bob Dylan Forever Tribute Concert
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Celebrate Bob Dylan's Birthday at the 3rd Annual Forever Young Tribute Concert Join some of Knoxville's finest musicians on May 24 at the East Tennessee History Center May 24th is Bob Dylan's 66th birthday, and Knox County Public This year's lineup will include Sara Schwabe and her Yankee Jass Band, The Black Cadillacs, Steve Horton and Maggie Longmire. Steve Dupree will emcee the event. Admission is $10 at the door. |
Posted by Matt Jordan at 11:00 AM
February 13, 2007
Music @ The Library
When: Tuesday, February 20, 2007, 7 - 8pm
Where: Lawson McGhee Library
Contact: 215-8729
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Whether she's singing standards, a ditty from Schoolhouse Rock, or a vocal arrangment of a Chick Corea classic, Laura Davis brings beauty, warmth and intelligence to the music. When she teams up with virtuoso guitarist, Harold Nagy, the effect is electric.
Join us for a rare concert by these two extremely talented musicians on the mezzanine of Lawson McGhee Library.
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Posted by Connie Steigenga at 03:38 PM
January 23, 2007
The Brass Quintet through the Ages
The Brass Quintet Through the Ages
Join us January 30, 7 p.m., on the mezzanine at Lawson McGhee Library for a special concert/lecture featuring music from the Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic, Classical and 20th century periods. Led by Dr. Cathy Leach and performed by UT's Brasswind Quartet, the program will include information on specific composers, musical styles, and techniques used to play brass instruments. Please call 215-8729 for more information.
Posted by Connie Steigenga at 08:00 AM
December 06, 2006
Kindermusic at Karns
Join Missy Lee for a free Kindermusik program and some musical fun at Karns. The fun begins at 10:30am on December 16th.
For more information call the Knoxville Public Library for more information 865-215-8750
Posted by Connie Steigenga at 08:26 AM
December 05, 2006
Madrigal Singers
Join us for the Halls High School Madrigal Singers, a great way to get in the mood for the holidays. Concert will be at the Halls branch at 4:30 pm on December 14th.
For more information call the Knoxville Public Library for more information 865-215-8750
Posted by Connie Steigenga at 08:23 AM
November 21, 2006
Books, Bach and Beyond Storytime
A string quartet from the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will be here for a very special musical story time. Experience great music and musical sounds to accompany our stories! The musicians will answer questions and demonstrate their instruments, too.
December 5th: Sequoyah Branch at 10:30am
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December 6th: Cedar Bluff Branch at 11:00am
For more information call the Knoxville Public Library for more information 865-215-8750
Posted by Connie Steigenga at 08:13 AM
November 15, 2006
After Hours at Lawson McGhee Library
 | On December 1st at 6:00 pm we'll be decking the halls with the sounds of jazz piano when Wendel Werner plays his annual Christmas concert. "I play one concert a year that is all holiday music and this is it," Werner said. "If you are hoping to hear Christmas songs in a traditional manner, DON'T COME. If you want to hear me mess with every song possible, this is the concert for you." Werner exaggerates--this will be one of the most fun, thoughtful and soulful holiday events you're likely to attend. |
For more information call the Knoxville Public Library for more information 865-215-8750
Posted by Connie Steigenga at 08:03 AM
September 22, 2006
The International Sweethearts of Rhythm at Lawson McGhee Public Library
| October 3 The International Sweethearts of Rhythm broke all kinds of
barriers as the most famous all-girl big band of the 1940s. They did the unthinkable by traveling through the Jim Crow South as a racially mixed group. They proved that women can play jazz as well as men--and in some cases, better. They paved the way for today's wonderful women players. In 1986, a documentary telling the story of the Sweethearts was released and it has become a jazz classic. We will be screening The International
Sweethearts of Rhythm on October 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Arts @ the Library Room. This special screening is done with permission of the filmmakers, Jezebel Productions.
WHERE: On the Mezzanine at Lawson McGhee Library For more information, please contact Nelda Hill at 215-8729. |
Posted by Connie Steigenga at 09:09 AM
September 15, 2006
Sheryl Howard at Lawson McGhee Public Library
 | September 26: Sheryl Howard is another gifted jazz singer Knoxville
audiences don't get to hear often enough. She was a founding member of the vocal jazz ensemble, Just In Time and became known for her vocal improvisations. She is the music director at Trinity United Methodist Church, and in addition to directing, she composes and arranges a lot of the music the choirs sing. She will be joined by on September 26 Russ Fuquay on guitar and special guest, Joshua Howard on bass.
For more information, please contact Nelda Hill at 215-8729. |
Posted by Connie Steigenga at 08:37 AM
September 08, 2006
Nancy Brennan Strange at Lawson McGhee Public Library
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| September 19: Nancy Brennan Strange has been called Knoxville's Sweetheart and she is certainly a Library favorite. She is most frequently seen these days fronting an eclectic Appalachian swing band called The Tennessee Sheiks. A jazz singer at heart, she'll be at the library on September 19 singing jazz standards with Marcus Shirley on piano. They perform as part of The Knoxville Jazz Festival concert/lecture series.
WHERE: On the Mezzanine at Lawson McGhee Library For more information, please contact Nelda Hill at 215-8729. |
Posted by Connie Steigenga at 08:29 AM
September 07, 2006
Maggie Longmire at Lawson McGhee Public Library
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| September 12: Maggie Longmire and Free Soil Farm
If there is a grande dame of the Knoxville music scene, it must be Maggie Longmire who has graced the stage for over twenty years, getting better as time goes by. She is still named Knoxville's best local musician in readers' polls and her lovely CD, Granddaughter: an Americana Opera was named best CD by Metro Pulse in 2003. Free Soil Farm is often Jay Manneschmidt on guitar, accordian and piano; Chris MacMahon on bass and Jay Miller on percussion. WHERE: On the Mezzanine at Lawson McGhee Library For more information, please contact Nelda Hill at 215-8729. |
Posted by Connie Steigenga at 08:34 AM
July 13, 2006
Hot Summer Nights at the Blount County Public Library
 508 N. Cusick Street Maryville, TN 37804 (865) 982-0981 Fax (865) 977-1142 |
This summer the Blount County Public Library will host a concert series entitled "Hot Summer Nights." From the last week in July through the end of August there will be a concert each Thusday evening at 7:00pm. The concert schedule is as follows:
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Posted by Connie Steigenga at 08:52 AM
July 03, 2006
Increasing Your Bassoon IQ
 | On Tuesday, July 18th, 6:30pm professor Keith McClelland is presenting a special lecture at the Lawson McGhee Public Library, entitled "Increasing Your Bassoon IQ."
Call the Knoxville Public Library for more information 865-215-8750 |
Posted by Connie Steigenga at 07:45 AM
June 22, 2006
Sean McCullough at the Public Library
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Musician Sean McCullough is performing a special children's program at the Knoxville Public LIbrary as part of the summer reading program. Playing playing guitar, banjo and mandolin, the performance will inculde folk songs, original songs, participatory songs, funny songs, singalongs, and more.
Performance Dates and times are as follows: Call the Knoxville Public Library for more information 865-215-8750 |
Posted by Connie Steigenga at 07:45 AM
May 20, 2006
2nd Annual Bob Dylan "Forever Young" Concert
May 24, 7:30 pm, East TN History Center Auditorium
May 24 is Bob Dylan's birthday and the library is celebrating with an all-Dylan concert performed by some of Knoxville's finest musicians. Few musicians or poets have the impact that Dylan has on our nation. Almost everyone is familiar with his tunes if not his voice, and his songs are now part of the American canon. "Blowin' in the Wind" is sung in nursing homes. And "Subterranean Homesick Blues" is sometimes called the first rap.Produced by Steve Horton, artists for this special concert include Maggie Longmire and Free Soil Farm, Slow Blind Hill. Band of Humans, and Will Horton. Jack Rentfro is host.
There is a $10 admission fee. Proceeds will go to cultural programming at the Library. For more information please call 215-8729.
Posted by Connie Steigenga at 07:45 AM
May 10, 2006
Children's Programs Turn Creative at the Public Library
Check back often - more special programs will be "Springing Up"
From making your own homemade instruments and books to working with clay, the Knox County Public Library has tons of new and different children's special programs!
"Musical Instruments Around the World"
May 16, 3:30 pm, Sequoyah Branch
"Pajama Story Night: Springtime is Here"
May 18, 6:30 pm, Halls Branch
"Simple Handmade Books"
May 23, 6 pm, Karns Branch
May 24, 4 pm, Howard Pinkston Branch
May 25, 3:30 pm, Cedar Bluff Branch
May 30, 6:30 pm, Carter Branch
"An Introduction to Pop-Up Books"
May 16, 6:30 pm, Farragut Branch
Langston Hughes' "Sweet & Sour Animals"
May 22, 6:30 pm, Norwood Branch
All programs are free of charge and open to the public. For more information please call 215-8756.
Posted by Connie Steigenga at 07:45 AM
May 04, 2006
Jazz Pianist Wendel Werner
Join us for After Hours @ The Knoxville Public Library this Friday, May 5
Jazz Pianist Wendel Werner will perform
The fun continues on the first Friday evening of the month when the Arts @ The Library Room at Lawson McGhee Library becomes a community gathering place for people to wind down from the work week, and enjoy the piano music of the irrepressible Wendel Werner.
The program is FREE and will run from 6 - 8:30 pm. Free parking is available in the Locust Street Parking Garage. For more information please call 215-8729.
Posted by Connie Steigenga at 07:45 AM