Now that Christmas is past, it's time to plan New Year's Eve...How about a little murder? 'Time Warp Murders' at the Creative Arts Co-op is set for December 31! Good food, good fun...And all so close to home.

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Check out the other photos on the Princess blog!

Last evening, I was privy to a rehearsal at South Harriman Baptist Church as Dr. Eric Littleton and Muse Watson prepared for their concert at the Princess Theatre on Friday. The concert will begin at 7PM.

The Princess Theatre Foundation presents "A Celebration Of Christmas Music" featuring concert pianist Dr. Eric Littleton with special guest award winning actor Muse Watson.

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Check out the cultural, artistic, citizenship, learning and other positive things going on in Paraguay... based on a unique way of recycling trash. I dare you to spend the 11 minutes with this video and not be moved.

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RB

The Creative Arts Co-op proudly presents a new holiday tradition 'It's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play' by Joe Landry.

Join us for a classic story retold in a vintage style. Follow George Bailey as he finds out he really has had a Wonderful Life...

Two Shows: December 21 & 22
Both shows begin at 8:00pm
Tickets are $5.00 at the door.
All shows are at the Creative Arts Co-op Visual & Performing Arts Center, 426 Ruritan Road, Harriman.

For more information, please call 865/765-1129.

Already we have been entertained by Erica Lane, and the Christmas Musical Gala, featuring area churches. Click on the embedded links to see photos!

Still to come are these events:

The Babahatchie Community Band
Caroling Around the Tree
And...
The Celebration of Christmas, featuring pianist Eric Littleton, and special guest singer Muse Watson!

Click on the bold links for more information!

"The Romance of Christmas" was a beautiful quality show presented by Erica Lane Saylors.

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On Friday evening (7PM), December 21st, Dr. Eric Littleton, celebrated pianist, returns to the Princess for "A CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC".

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Tickets are now on sale for the Creative Arts Co-op's New Year's Eve Extravaganza! This year's show, you ask? 'Time Warp Murders'! Get ready to laugh and dance... and laugh your way into the 2013!

Tickets are $30.00 per person (advanced ticket purchase required).
Ticket price includes: live show, hors d'oeurves, non-alocholic beverages and toast, dessert buffet, and party favors. All you have to bring is yourself.

The details are:
'Time Warp Murders' interactive murder mystery
December 31, 2012
8:00pm - ?
at the Creative Arts Co-op Visual & Performing Arts Center
426 Ruritan Road
Harriman, TN (Roane County)
Tickets are $30.00pp

Call 865/765-1129 or visit (link...) for more information or to buy tickets via PayPal.
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Enjoy a classic American story - re-told in a vintage style, as a live radio show.

Watch the characters come to life in front of the microphone as George Bailey struggles with life in Bedford Falls.

The details are:

'It's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play' by Joe Landry
December 21 & 22, 2012
Both Shows begin at 8:00pm
Tickets are $5.00 at the door

For more information, please contact the Creative Arts Co-op at a 865/765-1129 or visit (link...).

Here's a great preview of what Friday night's Erica Lane "The Romance of Christmas" show will be like. I looks great! Get your tickets now!

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The Creative Arts Co-op is excited to announce that this year's high school level musical will be 'Footloose!' All students 9th through 12th grades are encouraged to audition. Come prepared to sing. Cold reading from the script, and some dancing.

The shows will be in March,
Rehearsals begin in January,
Auditions are November 19 at 7:30pm at the Creative Arts Co-op.

The Creative Arts Co-op is located at 426 Ruritan Road, Harriman (next to UGO). Call 865/765-1129 or visit (link...) for more.

The Arts Council of Roane County is hosting its inaugural Open Art Show November 30 - December 2, 2012 at the Creative Arts Co-op in Harriman. Open to all area artists,the show offers a showcase to local talent - as well as unique gifts for the holiday season. From paintings to pottery, sculptures to sketches, there will be something for every taste.

For more information, contact the Arts Council of Roane County via Facebook or the Creative Arts Co-op at 865/765-1129.

The Roane Writer's Guild is hosting a Poetry Slam at the Creative Arts Co-op on November 17. The evening will include poets from Knoxville as well as local literary notables. Everyone is invited to attend - and everyone is also invited to read (original works or from others).

Refreshments will be served as well.

The details are:

Poetry Slam
at the Creative Arts Co-op Visual & Performing Arts Center
426 Ruritan Road, Harriman (next to UGO)
November 17
6:00-9:30pm
Admission is Free

For more information, please contact the Creative Arts Co-op at 865/765-1129 or visit www. creativeartsco-op.com

So many politicians today chime in about "traditional" values and how they think women should act, or be forced to act ((link...)).

Here's a traditional voice that predates even Mad Men fantasies. In the 1897 book "Songs and Stories from Tennessee," Tennessee state librarian and archivist John Trotwood Moore first praised Julius Caesar, Horace, and Cicero, then went on to warn,

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Erica Lane has booked our Princess on Dec. 7th at 8:00 PM, for her "The Romance of Christmas" show!

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The Creative Arts Co-op wants you to join us for the costume party to end all costume parties...literally!

'Supernatural Murders' interactive murder mystery
October 19 & 20, 2012
Both shows begin at 8:00pm

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Hooray for Harriman Committee presents the Harriman Fall Harvest Concert this Saturday October 6th at 7pm! This will be a FREE concert and all ages are welcome! At The Princess Theater in Historic Downtown Harriman. Featuring local artists The, Joyaires, Tiffany Young, Bree Davis & Emrey Francis, Relentless and Temper Evans. A great mix of Gospel, Bluegrass and County Music will provide something for everyone! Please come out and support your local artists!

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Randy Ellis
865-335-7981

The full event schedule for the Princess ted been posted on the Princess blog!

CLICK HERE

Join us for the costume party to end all costume parties...literally! The hosts are hoping a 'supernatural event' at their party will put them on the social map. You know what they say...be careful what you wish for!

Our interactive murder mysteries are fun for everyone. Come dressed for the costume contest, interrogate the suspects, enjoy the desserts - it's all here!

The details are:
'Supernatural Murders' interactive murder mystery
October 19 & 20, 2012
Both shows begin at 8:00pm
Tickets are $20.00 pp - includes show, desert buffet, and beverages
at the Creative Arts Co-op Visual & Performing Arts Center
426 Ruritan Road
Harriman

Reservations, please - Call 865/765-1129 or visit (link...).

The Creative Arts Co-op announces...
OPEN AUDITIONS FOR COMMUNITY THEATRE PRODUCTION
'IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE-A Live Radio Play' by Joe Landry.
Auditions open for all ages. No experience necessary.
The American classic brought to life in a vintage style - a great show for the whole family.

Auidtions will be held at the
Creative Arts Co-op Visual & Performing Arts Center
426 Ruritan Road
Harriman
Call 865/765-1129 or visit (link...)

Spread the word.

If you did, here's your chance to see photos from that great show at the Princess back on August 18th!

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Recent computer issues has prevented me from posting photos from the "Talk Is Cheap" show at the Princess. But they are now on the Princess Blog for your viewing pleasure.

Needless to say, the show was a great hit!

In honor of Labor Day, here is a 1911 illustration from Industrial Worker, via Wikimedia.

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Trop Rocks The Smokies will be kicking off its 5th year on September 7 & 8th with a great lineup of music in Rockwood's REC (Rockwood Event Center), and Harriman's Princess Theatre on September 7th and 8th!

For more information, CLICK HERE!

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An Evening with RB Morris at Market Street

I just received a beautiful, quality card in the mail made by a local organic farm neighbor who is also an artist, Cielo Sand. Wow! These would make excellent gifts. I received the "Maize" design: (link...).

-- OneTahiti

Bring the whole family to the East TN/Roane County Labor Day Picnic in Roane County Park on Sept. 3 from noon to 3 PM. Cost: $10 adults, children under 12 free. Tickets may be purchased at the picnic or in advance by calling 865-332-1289.

This should be a wonderful feast of food and community. Park Overall will be the guest speaker. Tommy Santelli will be there too, for music and fun.

For more information, see: (link...)

-- OneTahiti

Please attend (or donate to) the East TN/Roane County Labor Day Picnic (850kb PDF flyer attached).

Place: Roane County Park, 3515 Roane State Highway (Highway 70) in Harriman
Cost: $10 adults, children under 12 free. Tickets may be purchased at the picnic or in advance by calling 865-332-1289.

It is a wonderful feast of food for the whole family. And, this year Park Overall will be the guest speaker. Tommy Santelli will be there too, for music and fun.

If you live in Loudon County, please email or phone Don Scott at drscott40 @ charter.net or call 408-1712. Don has tickets for $10 and knows from experience how good the food is!

-- OneTahiti

You don't want to miss this...

The Creative Arts Co-op is hosting another murder mystery this week...
The 'Support Group Nightmares' takes the stage Saturday August 18th as a dinner theatre and on August 25th as our almost-famous dessert & death evening.

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