Mary Ann Damos retires as Children’s Museum director
The Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge has blossomed under the leadership of Executive Director Mary Ann Damos, with added exhibits inside and improved grounds outside. One literal example is the...
View ArticleArea lawmakers announce $72,190 in arts grants in Anderson County
Tennessee lawmakers announced this month that six arts grants worth a total of $73,010 have been awarded to five organizations in Anderson County. The grants from the Tennessee Arts Commission include...
View ArticleOak Ridge Symphony to start season with new music, national park celebration
The Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra will kick off its new season in September with new music by East Tennessee composer Mark Harrell and a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park...
View ArticleFandango!, a Chicago group, to perform in Oak Ridge on Oct. 8
Fandango!—a musical group from Chicago that plays a mix of Latin, Spanish, Sephardic, Balkan, and classical sounds—will perform in Oak Ridge on Saturday, October 8. The concert will start at 7:30...
View ArticleOak Ridge Civic Ballet presents ‘The Nutcracker’ next weekend
The Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association will present Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” next weekend, November 19 and 20. The performances will be at the Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center....
View ArticleClinton man receives Folklife Heritage Award; distinguished artists honored...
A Clinton folklorist was was one of 10 people to be presented with a 2017 Governor’s Arts Award, Tennessee’s highest honor in the arts. Folklorist Bob Fulcher of Clinton won a Folklife Heritage...
View ArticleCumberland Piano Trio to perform in Oak Ridge on Jan. 21
The Cumberland Piano Trio will perform in Oak Ridge on Saturday, January 21. The concert is presented by the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association. It starts at 7 p.m. January 21 at the Oak Ridge...
View ArticleOak Ridge Civic Music Association has new choral director
The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association has a new choral director, Jaclyn Johnson. A press release said Johnson has made it her life goal to share her passion for music with ensembles and audiences...
View ArticleTennessee Mountain Writers Conference set for April 6-8
“Write Here, Write Now” is the theme of the Tennessee Mountain Writers’ 29th Annual Conference, scheduled Thursday through Saturday, April 6-8, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Oak Ridge. The conference will...
View ArticleChildren’s Museum hosts Celebration of the Young Child on Friday
Crafts, storytelling, a teddy bear clinic, and a magician’s visit will be among activities planned for the Celebration of the Young Child from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, April 28, at the Children’s Museum...
View ArticleInternational Festival at Children’s Museum to feature entertainers, food,...
The Knox Accordion-AIRs will be the featured performer when the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge hosts its annual International Festival on Saturday, February 17. The lively accordion duo will join...
View ArticleTennessee Mountain Writers Conference starts tonight, continues through Saturday
Tennessee Mountain Writers will celebrate its 30th Annual Conference with the theme “No Grit, No Pearl” on Thursday through Saturday, April 5-7, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Oak Ridge. The conference...
View ArticleChildren’s Museum hosts Celebration of the Young Child on Friday
Crafts, storytelling, and fitness challenges will be among activities planned for the Celebration of the Young Child from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, April 27, at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge....
View ArticleTennessee Mountain Writers Conference is in Oak Ridge in April
Tennessee Mountain Writers will celebrate their 31st Annual Conference with the theme “Just Write” from Thursday, April 4, to Saturday, April 6. The conference will be at the DoubleTree Hotel in Oak...
View ArticleExperience world cultures at Children’s Museum International Festival
Folk dancers representing many cultures around the world will be among entertainers at the International Festival on Saturday, February 29, at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge. The family-friendly...
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