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BECK SPRINGS INTO SEASON WITH COLORFUL EXHIBITS
THROUGH- JUNE 1, 2008. Knoxville, TN
The Beck Cultural Exchange Center is located at 1927 Dandridge Avenue Knoxville, TN 37915. (Folk) Art Is* is an artifact-based exhibit that features the work of 21 self-taught artists from nine Southern states. Through various media including painting, textiles, and woodcarving, these individuals illustrate their artistic vision and spiritual journeys, document social & political issues and share memories of family and home. Also the essie Harvey exhibit who was born in 1929 in Dallas Georgia and died in 1994 in Alcoa, Tennessee. She was a folk sculptor who created powerful, sometimes grotesque figures from tree branches and roots.
BOBBY RUSH AT CLUB MALIBU
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2008, Knoxville, TN
The Bobby Rush Show will be on Friday May 9, 2008 at Club Malibu on MLK in Knoxville. This will be strickly an "Ole Skool " event. If you have never seen Bobby you are in for a treat! Tickets are on sale now for only $25. Call 865-386-8488. See you there! CLICK HERE
4th ANNUAL YWCA - PHYLLIS WHEATLEY SPRING WING FEST
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2008, Knoxville, TN
The YWCA of Knoxville –Phyllis Wheatley Center will host the 4th Annual Spring Wing Fest on Saturday, May 10, 2008. The Spring Wing Fest will be held at Caswell Park, on 620 Winona Avenue. The day’s events begin at 11:00 am, and goes until 3 pm. All proceeds of the day’s event will go to the programs of the YWCA – Phyllis Wheatley Center which currently provides inner-city After-School care for middle school students, a 3-star rated Mom, Dad, and Me pre-school program, and the Senior’s Network weekly program for community residents. Call 865.546.0651 for more information.
PSTCC STATE OFFERS FREE FINANCIAL AID HELP DAYS
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008, Knoxville, TN
Need financial aid to attend Pellissippi State Technical Community College, but dread filling out the paperwork? The college’s Financial Aid Office is hosting a free series of “FAFSA Help Days” to make dealing with the red tape of getting financial assistance a little less stressful. Pellissippi State’s FAFSA Help Days are spread over the next three months: Monday, May 12, 12-6 p.m.; Tuesday, June 10, 1-6 p.m.; and Monday, July 14, 1-6 p.m.Current and prospective students and their parents are invited to meet with the experts in the Financial Aid office, located in Room 101 of the Goins Administration Building at the Pellissippi Campus on Hardin Valley Road. Participants should bring their 2007 federal income tax return and proof of assets. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is used to determine eligibility for the federal Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Tennessee Student Assistance Award, Tennessee Lottery Scholarships, student loans, Federal Work-Study Program and more. Currently full-time students at two-year colleges receive $1,000 per semester from the lottery scholarship alone. Appointments are preferred. Please e-mail Wendy Floyd at wmfloyd@pstcc.edu. For more information, call Financial Aid at (865) 694-6565
COMEDIAN MIKE EPPS
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2008, Chattanooga, TN
Comedian Mike Epps & Friends will perform at the Memorial Auditorium on Saturday, May 31 at 8:00 pm (EDT) FOR MATURE AUDIENCES! Tickets go on sale Monday, April 14 at 10:00 am online and at Memorial Auditorium box office. Call (423) 642-TIXS or CLICK HERE. His photo CLICK HERE
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2008, Chattanooga, TN
Jesus Christ Superstar will be held at the Memorial Auditorium on Thursday, May 29 at 8:00 pm (EDT)
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, the first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, exploded onto the scene in 1971 changing the world of musical theatre forever. With a score of amazing songs: “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Hosanna,” “Everything’s Alright,” “What’s the Buzz,” “Superstar,” and “Heaven on Their Mind,” this original groundbreaking production starring Ted Neeley in the title role and Living Colour’s Corey Glover as Judas is as relevant and timeless as ever. All seats reserved from $32.50 to $47.50 plus convenience fees. Tickets are on sale now online and at Memorial Auditorium box office. Call (423) 642-TIXS.
100 BLACK MEN OF KNOXVILLE SCHOLARSHIP GALA
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2008, Knoxville, TN
“Changing Lives by Changing Minds” The 100 Black Men of Greater Knoxville, Inc. proudly presents Calvin Mackie, Ph.D. professor, speaker, author, inventor is the guest speaker at the Thirteenth Annual Scholarship Gala on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the Knoxville Marriott. 100BMK also proudly honors the following outstanding educators and social innovators of our community. Henrietta Grant, Lois Kelly, Margaret Gaiter, Beulah Sinclair, Ruth Benn, Lois LeFlore, Marquerite Carson-Steele, and Sarah Moore-Greene. The Silent Auction is at 5:45 p.m. and the Gala begins at 7 p.m. Corporate tables and individual tickets are available. To purchase tickets or reserve a table call 865.531.7370. All proceeds benefit the four programmatic thrusts of the 100: mentoring, education, health and wellness, and economic developm.ent
ALPHA PI OMEGA FOUNDATION “A SUNSET SERENADE”
SATURDAY, MAY, 31, 2008, Knoxville, TN
Alpha Pi Omega Foundation and Alpha Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. presents “A Sunset Serenade” Featuring: The Rocky Jazz Ensemble on Saturday May 31, 2008 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 pm at The Broker 3434 MLK Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37915 Donation: $15.00. For ticket information, please contact Charlotte @ 865-523-4404 or any member of Alpha Pi Omega Chapter
GOSPEL EXPLOSION 2008
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2008, Cleveland, TN
Gospel Explosion 2008 is scheduled for Saturday, June 7th from 3-8pm at Mosby Park. This community wide outreach aims to encourage, inspire, and empower the family through an array of activities. The songs will be uplifting, the dance will be worshipful, and the spoken word will be encouraging. Gospel Explosion is a time of fellowship and praise. It has a carnival style atmosphere with games, prizes, free food, exhibitors, vendors, and much more. The event is open to the public and admission is FREE. If you have questions about how to become a vendor, exhibitor, volunteer, sponsor, a talent show participant please call 423.987.3356.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT NEW COVENANT
MONDAY, JUNE 9- 13, 2008 Knoxville, TN
It’s Vacation Bile School time at New Covenant on June 9 – June 13, 2008 6:00 – 8:30 pm at New Covenant Baptist Church 10319 Starkey Lane, Knoxville, TN. Slip away to an Islander Adventure and join us for a week filled with Biblical learning, fun activities, crafts, food, and fellowship. For the more adventurous islanders, the following special activities have been added to our week of fun.3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Games, Outriggers Island Fun Day, 3 on 3 Basketball Championship Game A Lu’au. Mark your calendar and make plans to join us on Outrigger Island as we discover how to Live God’s Unshakeable Truth. To register contact the church office at 865-671-3370, extension 100. CLICK HERE
PSTCC STATE OFFERS FREE FINANCIAL AID HELP DAYS
TUESDAY, JUNE 10 2008, Knoxville, TN
Need financial aid to attend Pellissippi State Technical Community College, but dread filling out the paperwork? The college’s Financial Aid Office is hosting a free series of “FAFSA Help Days” to make dealing with the red tape of getting financial assistance a little less stressful. Pellissippi State’s FAFSA Help Days are Tuesday, June 10, 1-6 p.m.; and Monday, July 14, 1-6 p.m.Current and prospective students and their parents are invited to meet with the experts in the Financial Aid office, located in Room 101 of the Goins Administration Building at the Pellissippi Campus on Hardin Valley Road. Participants should bring their 2007 federal income tax return and proof of assets. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is used to determine eligibility for the federal Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Tennessee Student Assistance Award, Tennessee Lottery Scholarships, student loans, Federal Work-Study Program and more. Currently full-time students at two-year colleges receive $1,000 per semester from the lottery scholarship alone. Appointments are preferred. Please e-mail Wendy Floyd at wmfloyd@pstcc.edu. For more information, call Financial Aid at (865) 694-6565
JESUS IN THE PARK
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2008, Knoxville, TN
Schedule TBA at the World's Fair Park Amphitheatre
10th BLACK LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
THURSDAY, JUNE 19- 21, 2008 Knoxville, TN
New Covenant Baptist Church will host the African American Fellowship - Tennessee Baptist Convention, 10th Black Church Leadership Conference from Thursday, June 19 through Saturday, June 21st at the church location at 10319 Starkey Lane: Knoxville, TN. The guest speaker will be Dr. Robert Smith, professor of Christian Preaching at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, AL. Pastor Fredrick E. Brabson Sr.is the Host Pastor and Bible Exposition Speaker. For more info CLICK HERE
YOUTH THEATRE FESTIVAL
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2007, Knoxville, TN
Presented by Carpetbag Theatre. More info TBA. For more information contact Linda Parris-Bailey, Executive/Artistic Director at (865) 544-0447
AAAA KUUMBA FESTIVAL
THURSDAY, JUNE 26-29, 2008, Knoxville, TN
AUSTIN EAST UNITED CLASS OF 1978
FRIDAY, JUNE 27-29, 2008, Knoxville, TN
The Austin-East United Class of 1978 30 Year Class Reunion will be held June 27-29, 2008. All classes/individuals are invited to participate. Thus far, Holston, Fulton, Rule and West will be a part of this unified event. For more information contact: Kimberley Satterfield Fowler at 865.524.7094 or ccfp@comcast.net, Scheryle Ferguson Gusby at 865.936.3938 or sgusby@comcast.net or Wendell Mims at 865.659.9783 or wcm714@comcast.net.
PSTCC STATE OFFERS FREE FINANCIAL AID HELP DAYS
MONDAY, JULY 14, 2008, Knoxville, TN
Need financial aid to attend Pellissippi State Technical Community College, but dread filling out the paperwork? The college’s Financial Aid Office is hosting a free series of “FAFSA Help Days” to make dealing with the red tape of getting financial assistance a little less stressful. Pellissippi State’s FAFSA Help Days Monday, July 14, 1-6 p.m.Current and prospective students and their parents are invited to meet with the experts in the Financial Aid office, located in Room 101 of the Goins Administration Building at the Pellissippi Campus on Hardin Valley Road. Participants should bring their 2007 federal income tax return and proof of assets. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is used to determine eligibility for the federal Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Tennessee Student Assistance Award, Tennessee Lottery Scholarships, student loans, Federal Work-Study Program and more. Currently full-time students at two-year colleges receive $1,000 per semester from the lottery scholarship alone. Appointments are preferred. Please e-mail Wendy Floyd at wmfloyd@pstcc.edu. For more information, call Financial Aid at (865) 694-6565
JESUS IN THE PARK
SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2008, Knoxville, TN
Schedule TBA at the Walter Hardy Park
JESUS IN THE PARK BACK 2 SCHOOL
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2008, Knoxville, TN
Schedule TBA
LAUNCH OF THE MISS RHOMANIA PAGEANT
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2008, CHATTANOOGA, TN
The Miss Rhomania Pageant is Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Tivoli Theatre. For more information about the pageant, call RaSharon King at 423-987-3356 or Sabrina Hagood at 423-326-2870 or visit www.sgrho-chatt.org.
AN EVENING AFFAIR BENEFING KNOXVILLE COLLEGE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2008
Save the date for An Evening Affair on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 7:00 – 8:00 PM. The Knoxville College Atlanta Alumni Association will host a Champagne Reception from 8:00 – 11:00pm with Dinner and Dancing. Tickets are $60 / Person and $480 / Table of Eight. To be held at the Performing Arts Center at Indian Hills (On Campus of Georgia Perimeter College) DeKalb Technical College 495 North Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, GA 30021-2397. MORE INFO COMING SOON!
SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW FESTIVAL
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9-12, 2008, Knoxville, TN
Presented by Carpetbag Theatre. More info TBA. For more information contact Linda Parris-Bailey, Executive/Artistic Director at (865) 544-0447
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