Save the Dates: 2011 Art Nights Schedule

The City of Kingsport Cultural Arts Division announces the schedule of heritage, arts and entertainment events for 2011.  "We are so excited about the events of the new year," said Martha Beverly, coordinator of the Parks and Recreation Cultural Arts Division.  "We encourage the citizens of our region to engage in their community and hope we will see old and new friends at these events. The Cultural Arts Division will partner with the African American community to present several events in January and February focused on Black History,"  said Beverly.  This year, in addition to the wonderful day-long HOPE (Help Our Potential Evolve) on February 21, the Barter Theatre will present a one-man play "Eye of the Storm".  The Kingsport Theatre Guild will keep things interesting with "Don't Dress for Dinner, sure to be a Valentine favorite.  Art Nights/City Lights – Kingsport's popular performing arts series will return in March offering Arts Engagements every Thursday night in the month.  "We want folks to know that the arts are alive and well in Kingsport – mark your calendar and come on down every Thursday night."  The month will kick off with the Kingsport Art Guild's annual Appalachian Art Show and Reception and continue with the ETSU Blue Grass Bands, '18 South' from Nashville, TN, a Tellabration! of stories, and the ever-popular Lightnin' Charlie.  Performances are made possible through grants from the Tennessee Arts Commission, SouthARTS and the National Endowment for the Arts.

 

2011 Save the Dates

Kingsport Renaissance Center 1200 E. Center Street, Kingsport, TN 423-392-8414

Black History Events

1/17/11 "Martin Luther King Day Walk" led by Ron Collins, Celebrating Black History month Downtown Kingsport / 12Noon / Free 1/29/11 "Gospel Fest" Local & Regional Choirs, Kingsport Art Guild's February Exhibit by

Nancy Johnson & Opening Reception, Exhibit of Ethnic Art in Atrium Renaissance Center /6PM Reception; 7PM Show /$5 2/3/11 "Eye of the Storm," A One Man Show Presented by the Barter Theatre Renaissance Center Theatre / 7PM (tentative) 2/21/11 HOPE "Help Our Potential Evolve"

Black Artists will conduct workshops in music, drumming, dance, storytelling, graphic arts, and African cuisine. Renaissance Center / All Day / Free for Children & Adults

 

Kingsport Theatre Guild (KTG)

2/11/11 – 2/20/11 "Don't Dress For Dinner" What happens if the cook is mistaken for the mistress and the mistress is unable to cook? An evening of hilarious confusion ensues as Bernard and Robert improvise at breakneck speed. "Hurtling along at the speed of light, this breathtaking farce is a near faultless piece of theatrical invention." -Guardian. "Nifty." -London Sunday Times." Art Nights/City Lights (ANCL) Performing Arts Series

 

Engage in the Arts Every Thursday in March!

 

3/3/11 Appalachian Art Show & Reception,

Main Art Gallery, Renaissance Center

 

3/10/11 ETSU Blue Grass Bands Renaissance Center / 7PM / $8 - $10

 

3/17/11 "18 South" from Nashville, TN

Larry Atamanuik [Drums] and Mike Bub [Doghouse Bass] hold down a

deep and unmovable groove behind Jimmy Wallace's rich vocals and slamming Orleans Style Piano that in turn gives Guthrie Trapp the opportunity to freely express his fluid and versatile guitar style. With Jon Randall's mournful tenor vocals and solid guitar playing, the band provides a perfect venue for Jessi Alexander to nail the audience to the wall with her smoky heart wrenching vocals. Renaissance Center Theatre / 7PM / $13 - $15

 

3/24/11 Tellabration! Tellers Rela Edwards and the Doc McConnell Yarnspinners present an evening of Storytelling, open mic opportunities and membership invitation. Renaissance Center Theatre / 7PM / Free

 

3/31/11 Lightnin' Charlie and the Upsetters Band will take the Audience on a "Journey Through 80 Years of American Music", beginning with the 1927 6th Street Recording Session in Bristol Renaissance Center / 7PM / $8 - $10

Detailed Information Coming Soon... www.KingsportARTS.org

(all events are subject to change)

 

About Kingsport Renaissance Center

 

Kingsport Renaissance Center is one of the city's most prominent landmarks, serving as a center for the arts, senior citizens activities, and as a facility for meetings, weddings, receptions and seminars.

 

For directions and more information about the Renaissance Center call (423) 392-8416 or visit http://www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org/renaissancecenter/renaissancecenter.htm or www.KingsportARTS.org.

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