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Amanda Fintak warms up for a ballet dance. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) While Seymour may not be the ballet capital of America, one young resident has taken her passion for the dance to the next level.Amanda Fintak, an 11-year-old sixth grade...
The balloon ascends for a fight. (The Herald/ Joe Karl) Built by Aerophile S.A., a world-leader of gas tethered balloons, the concept for the Pigeon Forge attraction was the idea of Aerophile founder Jérôme Giacomoni and his North American...
Mystery & Mayhem Dinner Theater is teaming up with Volunteer Princess Cruises to bring a who-dun-it murder mystery to the still waters of the Tennessee River. “Murder at the Café Noir” will be performed for guests while they feast on...
By Angela Karl, Entertainment Editor Tauk will be performing at the Valarium in Knoxville Nov. 3 (The Herald/Angela Karl) While many music-lovers may not have heard of Tauk, they should start listening. Members include Matt Jalbert playing guitar,...
Gatlinburg resident, and published author, Keith Donnelly will speak at the Friends of Kodak Library Meeting on Sept. 25. The Meeting will be held at the Kodak Branch of the Sevier County Public Library System, 319 West Dumplin Valley Road in...
Participants at Splash-Tacular visit a craft booth. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Over the weekend,hundreds of kids and families participated in “Splash-Tacular: WaterSafety Day” at Wilderness at the Smokies resort. The event, sponsored...
Marble Springs Historic Site will be hosting a weekend of living history in celebration of the first governor of Tennessee. John Sevier Days Living History Weekend will take place Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sept. 23, noon to 5 p.m. The...
Mountain Challenge is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The celebration officially gets underway Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. with the “Outdoor Adventure: A Celebration of Human-Powered Activity” on the grounds of Maryville College’s Crawford...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in cooperation with the Smoky Mountains Astronomical Society, will offer a 2 and a half hour stargazing program in Cades Cove Sept. 15 at 8:00 p.m. Experienced astronomers and numerous telescopes will be...
A party atmosphere at the second annual All Paws Fundraiser. (The Herald/ Joe Karl) The Sept. 7 All Paws Fundraiser was a success, according to event staff. The funds raised will be able to maintain a nearby non-profit, no-kill animal shelter,...
The impressive fireworks display at the Boomsday Festival draws thousands to the riverfront in Knoxville.(The Herald/Submitted Photo) More than 400,000 people visit Neyland Drive in Knoxville each year to experience the largest Labor Day weekend...
Last year’s guests don balloon hats and play with their furry friends. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) A local shelter hopes to help animals in need with and upcoming fundraising event. The second annual All Paws Concert will be at 7 p.m....
It’s not often that you enter a real live vortex. No not the kind on TV where you enter a time warp and transcend in time and space. I’m talking about the one in Gold Hill, Oregon, near Grants Pass that also contains the House of Mystery. There’s...
Doug Stanhope will perform at the Relix Variety Theatre in Knoxville on Aug. 8. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Doug Stanhope, known for his brutally honest commentary and sharp-tongued humor, will be touring throughout the United States this summer...
Classic cars are displayed at the car show held for the South-Doyle Football Team. (The Herald/Joe Karl) To help students who are unable to participate in school sports due to economic hardships, a local football coach organized a fundraiser...
The Wild Thyme Players will hold auditions for “Duels & Desserts 2” July 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. and July 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church off Merchants Drive in North Knoxville. The performance will take place September...
Morgan Hall and her mother Tammy Hall prepare for an expected rush of customers in the days leading up to July 4th. (The Herald/ Joe King) When people think about celebrating the Fourth of July a day at the lake, barbeques, and setting off fireworks...
Fadi Saleh (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Fadi Saleh is a University of Tennessee, Knoxville, pre-med sophomore from Memphis who’s making a name for himself in the Internet music mash-up world. His recent video of President Barack Obama...
An Interpretive Ranger leads an orienteering program at MacRae Meadows. The program will be offered in July along with others when the Interpretive Rangers present programs each Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. (The Herald/Carly Fleming) The Grandfather...
The Burlington Teen Tour Band will perform at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center next week. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center will host a concert July 5 by the Burlington Teen Tour Band of Ontario, Canada....
