Celebrate summer with a weather proof Casino Night on August 16th. All the fun of Vegas without the pressure of losing the house. Try your hand at Blackjack, Craps, Roulette...there's even a poker table. Don't worry, our dealers are nicer than the real ones.

The details are:
Casino Night
Thursday, August 16th, 2012
8:00pm
Tickets are $10.00 pp - includes refreshments
Please call ahead - refreshments are catered.

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

Dixie Damm of the Loudon Democratic Party asked that this be posted:

The Loudon County Democratic Party is holding an Obama-Forward Art Contest.

The contest is open to residents of all TN counties, especially the East TN counties.

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More information on the Princess blog!

There's lots going on at the Princess this month. Get out and support them!

While you are at it, Bookmark the RSCC website!

http://www.princessharriman.org/events/

Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner, yummy dessert, and a great show!

Our interactive comedies are a fun night out on the town. Mingle with the characters, search for clues, interrogate the suspects. Fun for all!

The details are:
'Support Group Nightmares'
August 18, 2012
8:00pm
Tickets are $40.00 pp including tax
Reservations required.
Please visit (link...) for dinner menu.

Call 865/765-1129 for more information or to make reservations.

That's right, Elvis (as impersonated by Greg Johnson) will be in the Princess Theatre on August 18th!

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See what you missed and what you have to look forward to from the "LIVE From The Princess" series of shows at the Princess!

Live at the Creative Arts Co-op...
July 19th is our 'Comedy Experiment' including stand-up comic Tom Allen at 8:00pm. Tickets are just $5.00 at the door (Must be 18 or older).

And our July murder mystery 'Happy High School Reunion?' is scheduled for Saturday, July 21st at 8:00pm. Tickets are still $20.00 - CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS TODAY AT 765-1129!

See You Soon!

"Live From The Princess" starts this Saturday at 7! Tickets on sale at the door for only $5!

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There's still time to get in on the fun happening at the Creative Arts Co-op! Saturday, July 14th debuts our second murder mystery 'Happy High School Reunion?'. Join the Class of 1985 as they meet once again...and finish some old business.

Our murder mysteries give everyone a chance to get in on the fun. Guests interact with the characters, search for clues, even interrogate the 'suspects'. Always a comedy, we emphasize the funny.

And don't forget our delicious dessert buffet, offfering sweet treats for everyone.

Tickets are $20.00 per person and include the show, beverages, and the dessert buffet. All that, free perking and no long drive to Knoxville.
Reservations are requested since the desserts are catered.

Call to reserve your seats today at 865/765-1129.

Over the last few days, actors, directors, producers, and music writers have visited the Princess Theatre, as well as other potential film locations in Harriman.

Torry Martin, actor/comedian/writer, is co-writing a movie to be called "The Christmas Star" that would star our Princess Theatre.

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The Creative Arts Co-op is excited to announce that 'The Comedy Experiment' is BACK! Our live, improv night of funny will take the stage on Thursday, July 19, 2012. Performers will entertain audiences with live sketch comedy and audience-inspired scenarios. We will also have stand-up comic Tom Allen to tickle your funny bone. If you like 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Whose Line Is It...', you'll like 'The Comedy Experiment'!

Note: Because it is unscripted and includes audience participation, we restrict our audiences to 18 & older for 'The Comedy Experiment'.
Thank you.

The details are:
'The Comedy Experiment'
July 19, 2012
Show begins at 8:00pm
Tickets are $5.00 at the door
at the Creative Arts Co-op Visual & Performing Arts Center
426 Ruritan Road, Harriman
Must be 18 and older

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

Looking for something fun to do? Look no further than to the Creative Arts Co-op's next murder mystery 'Happy High School Reunion?' This reunion will leave you rolling in the aisles as high school rivals go at it one more time. And don't forget about the interactive clue hunt and interrogation of the suspects, and...our delicious dessert buffet.

The details are:
'Happy High School Reunion'
July 14 & 21, 2012
Both shows begin at 8:00pm
Tickets are $20.00 pp - reservations recommended
- ticket price includes dessert buffet, beverages, and live
performance
at the Creative Arts Co-op Visual & Performing Arts Center
426 Ruritan Road, Harriman

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

For more information, see: (link...), or see the schedule of events on the Kingston Parks and Recreation web site. The fireworks show is at dusk on the river.

Please consider attending a public fireworks display instead of setting off fireworks yourself. Even with the recent rain, the county's woods are full of excess fuel in this drought. Our dry weather does not help the fire danger situation. Even sparklers can reach 2000 degrees Fahrenheit, hot enough to melt many metals.

West Roane County VFD has a free fireworks safety brochure (PDF format, 685KB).

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Celebrate on Kingston's Waterfront at Kingston City Park: "Live Music, Water Sports & Competions, Games, Car Show, and of course Fireworks!"

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

-- OneTahiti

Get ready for another roaring, good time! The Creative Arts Co-op is set to unveil its next interactive murder myster 'Happy High School Reunion?' If you think you had issues in high school, just wait until you see this motley crew! And don't forget about the delicious desserts!

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Haven't seen anyone else mention going to the Secret City Festival last weekend, so I thought I would post a link to my photos.

It was a great event, and the City of Oak Ridge should be proud of all the effort that went into making it successful. Roane County could learn a lot from its neighbors!

Anyway, if you're interested, CLICK HERE to see my 137 stills!

Four of East Tennessee's best "storytellers" are coming to the Princess Theatre on Saturday, August 11th, at 7PM. So pass the word...they are coming!

The Princess Foundation presents Bill Landry, Sam Venable, Jim Claborn, with Elizabeth Rose - it's the "TALK IS CHEAP" tour! The storytellers will each take the stage and tickle your funny bone with stories from the East Tennessee area.

GO HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

I had another good time and a delicious hotdog at Cruisin' Harriman Saturday!

More of Saturday's show HERE...latest at the bottom.
Maybe I'll see you July 14th! Okay?

The Creative Arts Co-op begins it sixth 'Season of Murder' Saturday, June 9, 2012. And celebrating its tenth anniversary!

The debut performance is entitled 'The Game Show Must Go On!'. The original comedy brings audience members to the live studio audience of the long-running game show 'Dealmakers!'. Join the cast and crew of 'Dealmakers!' as the try to get the show on the air and stay alive.

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'The Game Show Must Go On!' marks the beginning of our sixth 'Season of Murder' and our 10th Anniversary. Enjoy the show, sample the desserts, and try to solve a crime.

The details are:
'The Game Show Must Go On!' interactive murder mystery
June 9 & 16, 2012
Shows begin at 8:00pm
at the Creative Arts Co-op Visual & Performing Arts Center
426 Ruritan Road
Harriman
Tickets are $20.00 - includes dessert buffet, beverages, and live show.
Reservations required

Please contact the Creative Arts Co-op at 865/765-1129 to make reservations or visit (link...).

'The Case of the Haunted Theatre' marks the beginning of our children's theatre series for 2012. The interactive production engages the audience and involves them in searching for clues, solving riddles, and trapping a ...ghost?!?

The details are:

'The Case of the Haunted Theatre' Children's Mystery Theatre

June 7, 2012
2:00pm
at the Creative Art Co-op Visual & Performing Arts Center
426 Ruritan Road
Harriman
$5.00 at the door.

Group rates available for groups of 10 or more.

Call the Creative Arts Co-op at 865/765-1129 or visit (link...)

The Creative Arts Co-op is proud to announce it's 10th Anniversary Show scheduled for Friday, June 1st. The show includes alumni from past programs and shows - and showcased everything from our summer camps to our comedy improv. Performers have been working hard to put together a show that offers something for everyone.

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The ladies went wild from the first moment Dennis Tufano stepped on stage. He may be my age now, but he has been taking better vitamins! He still had his youthful shape and energy, and he put his heart and soul into every song. He was dripping wet from the sweat he worked up entertaining the Princess audience.

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There’s still time to get tickets and enjoy an evening of live music at the Princess Theatre, Thursday May 24th, 7 PM, in Downtown Harriman!

The entertainment will be a blend of “Golden Age” rock’n roll, blues, and beach music”!

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I wasn’t the only photographer at the Grand Opening of the Princess Theatre on March the 22nd, as many of you who took a camera probably know. Me, being the principal historical photographer inside the theater, I knew others enjoying the opening that night had cameras, but I also knew I’d probably never get to see most of the photos shot.

Just this week I stumbled upon a series of photos that quickly struck me as being fantastic, and worthy of being documented here as part of the future legacy of the 2012 Princess re-opening. Those shots*, detailed below, were made by a local talented man, most of you know...Jason Mynatt! I really don’t know if I’ve ever met Jason, but I know Ken well, so he has to be a great person!

READ MORE BY CLICKING HERE!

The Creative Arts Co-op is proud to announce its next performance. This show is special as it has been ten years in the making. Our anniversary show takes a look back at past performances and enjoys a bit of fun with some our more outlandish characters. We also roll out the laughs with some of our newer projects. Music, drama, and comedy - there is some for everyone!

The details are:
10th Anniversay Show
Creative Arts Co-op
426 Ruritan Road
Harriman

Tickets are just $7.00 at the door.

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

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME MORE PRINCESS MUSIC?

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Roane County United Way is hosting its annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 12th from 11AM to 4PM at Roane State Community College, 276 Patton Lane, Harriman.

Bring the whole family for fun activities with refreshments and more! Festivities and entertainment will be provided by local charities and services. West Roane County VFD will bring a fire truck.

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