Kick off the holiday season right!

Join us at the American Legion Hall in Harriman on November 30 at 7pm for the American classic 'It's a Wonderful Life - a live radio play'.

Tickets are just $10.00 and include the show, dessert, and beverage. Proceeds benefit the Harriman Public Library.
Any questions, just give them a call. See you there!

The Harriman Lions Club will be hosting the 2nd Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre to benefit their annual community projects. And that means that YOU get to enjoy a great dinner, amazing entertainment, a little mayhem, murder, revenge, payback, ... anyway, you get the idea.

So, here are the details:

The Creative Arts Co-op has reached a milestone - double digits. The Co-op is celebrating 10 years of the arts in Roane County. What began as a few scattered classes throughout the county has grown into a 100 seat performing arts center with ongoing arts classes for the young and the young-at-heart.

The Creative Arts Co-op continues its summer activities with its 10th Annual Creative Junction Summer Camp series. Programs include students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Half-day and full-day camps are scheduled for June and July.

Please contact the Creative Arts Co-op at 865/765-1129 or visit (link...) for more details.

The Creative Arts Co-op's 5th annual New Year's Eve Extravaganza is set for...you guessed it - New Year's Eve. The show is entitiled 'The 15th Annual Me-Me-Me Awards'. The interactive murder mystery takes on a New Year's glint with all the glitz and glamour of a celebrity awards show. Everyone will make a grand entrance...one will make a grand exit.

The show includes hors d'oeurves, non-alcoholic beverages and toast, dessert bar, party favors, and of course, the show.

The details are:
'The 15th Annual Me-Me-Me Awards'
December 31, 2011
Evening begins at 8:00pm
At the Creative Arts Co-op Visual & Performing Arts Center,
426 Ruritan Road, Harriman
Tickets are $30.00 per person and can be purchased by calling the Creative Arts Co-op at 865/765-1129 or by visiting (link...).

The Creative Arts Co-op is proud to present its annual Christmas production. This year's show is the American classic 'It's A Wonderful Life- A Live Radio Play'.

Join us as the characters come to life in front of you and George Bailey's story unfolds.

The details are:

'It's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play'
December 16 & 17, 2011
Both Shows begin at 8:00pm
Tickets are $5.00 at the door.
at the Creative Arts Co-op Visual & Performing Arts Center, 426 Ruritan Road, Harriman.

For more information, contact 865/765-1129 or visit (link...).

Just a reminder of the upcoming events the Creative Arts Co-op has planned for October...

The Creative Arts Co-op opened its sixth season of murder mysteries to an enthusiatic audience. 'Corporate Killings', the fourteenth orignial play developed at the Co-op, takes an up close and very funny look at the dirty side of white collar crime.

It's unofficially the beginning of summer! And to kick it off, The Creative Arts Co-op is going to kill someone. And eat cheesecake, of course.

The new season of Murder a la Mode 2011 is about to start- and do we have a season for you. Our first show, 'Corporate Killings', just goes to prove the law of the jungle rules the boardroom, too.

The Creative Arts Co-op is gearing up for another 'Season of Murder' beginning in June. Our 'almost famous' interactive murder mysteries will kick off its 6th year in 2011.

We open the season with a little white collar crime entitled 'Corporate Killings'. Our cast of characters can't wait to meet you - at least until you start interrogating them. An interactive evening - the show begins when you walk in and doesn't stop until 'justice is served.' With a zany cast of characters, clue hunts, suspect interrogations, and our delicious dessert buffet, you can't help but have a great time.

Here are the details:

'Corporate Killings'
June 11 & 18, 2011
Both shows begin at 8:00pm
Tickets are $20.00 per person and include dessert, beverages, and show.
Reservations are recommended.

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

Summer is almost upon us - that's a lot of time to fill. Visit the Creative Arts Co-op's web site for a full list of summer camps for kids of all ages.

You can also check out the summer line-up of live performances gearing up as well - murder mysteries to comedy shows to children's mysteries - we have something for ages 3 to 103.

Visit (link...) or call 865/765-1129.

Have a happy summer!

Jerry if you see this, let me know. If you know him, please let him know he has friends looking for him

The Tour of Homes event will showcase seven historic homes along with a historic church playing Holiday music throughout the day. Downtown, antique shopping and a Holiday SALE with décor from artist Stephen Brown of Glitterville will be a highlight. For the history lovers, a Civil War encampment will be setup during the tour with historic displays and re-enactments. Also, a “Ho Ho Ho” Christmas Mystery Play will be performing at 5 PM and is complimentary with your ticket.
Tickets are available on-line rockwood2000.com or Live & Let Live or O'Those Were The Days Antiques. Tour dates are December 4th & December 5th

Adult Open Auditions!!!

Monday, September 20, 2010 at 7:00pm at the Creative Arts Co-op Visual & Performing Arts Center, 426 Ruritan Road, Harriman.

Audition for our interactive murder mysteries. A variety of characters are always in need, so everyone is encouraged to attend. Must be strong in improv, and 18 or older. Auditions will be cold reading from scripts.

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

'Gumshoe Memoirs'
June 12 & 19, 2010
Show begins at 8:00pm
at the new Creative Arts Co-op Visual & Performing Arts Center
426 Ruritan Road
Harriman

The Creative Arts Co-op is excited to announce the fourth season of Murder a la Mode - scheduled to begin with the throwback mystery 'Gumshoe Memoirs'. Step back to a time of dames, P.I.'s, trench coats, and smoking guns.

Our new, larger location is...
the Creative Arts Co-op Visual & Performing Arts Center
426 Ruritan Road
Harriman, TN 37748
Please call for reservations as seating is limited.

Tickets are still $20.00 per person and include dessert and the show.

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

It's that time of year again... another season of murder and mayhem and delicious desserts, of course.

Our fourth season of Murder a la Mode is scheduled to begin with the throwback mystery 'Gumshoe Memoirs'. Step back to a time of dames, P.I.'s, trench coats, and smoking guns. This show is a little different from previous seasons, but just as entertaining.

The details are...

'Gumshoe Memoirs'
June 12 & June 19, 2010
shows begin at 8:00pm
at the new Creative Arts Co-op Visual & Performing
Arts Center
426 Ruritan Road
Harriman, TN 37748
Please call for reservations as seating is limited.

TIckets are still $20.00 per person and include dessert and the show.

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

Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning "To Kill a Mockingbird" is under way at the Theatre in the O'Brien Humanities Building at Roane State Community College.

Open Auditions for the annual high school level performance of a classic Broadway musical. Anyone in 9th through 12th grades is invited to audition.

Participants must be prepared to sing.

When: Thursday, February 25, 2010
7:00pm
Where: 505 N. Roane Street, Harriman
(next to Adkisson’s Florist)

For more information, please call the Creative Arts Co-op at 765-1129 or visit Link....

Open Auditions for the annual high school level performance of a classic Broadway musical. Anyone in 9th through 12th grades is invited to audition.

Participants must be prepared to sing.

When: Tuesday, February 23, 2010
7:00pm
Where: 505 N. Roane Street, Harriman
(next to Adkisson’s Florist)

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

As some of you may already know, the Creative Arts Co-op lost its agreement with Holy Joe's and is no longer able to rent the space for its theatre division (youth camps, recitals, murder mysteries, etc.) We are currently searching to find a new home in Roane County before camp and murder mystery season are upon us. But - to date - have been unsuccessful. So, I am reaching out to the community for help in the search. The Co-op primarily works with children, but also produces community theatre and professional theatre shows (in addition to visual arts, etc.). If anyone has any suggestions or a city is interested in having a theatre outfit in town, please let me know. Please e-mail me directly, so we don't clog the web site. Thank you for your help. My e-mail is mkeisenberg@creativeartsco-op.com.

The Creative Arts Co-op closed its community theatre production of 'A Christmas Carol' Saturday, December 19, 2009. And the show was an amazing success. The cast of young adults succeeded in presenting the iconic tale in an entertaining and lively way - engaging the audience. And brought to life the meaning of Christmas. To those of you who joined us over the two weeks of performances - THANK YOU! To those of you who missed it, you missed a great show.

Our next show will be our murder mystery 'The Lady Luck Murders' on New Year's Eve. You can visit us at (link...). We hope to see you there!

Join the Creative Arts Co-op for the last murder mystery of 2009. 'The Lady Luck Murders' will be a fun-filled evening - a great way to end the year.

The details are:

'The Lady Luck Murders'
December 31, 2009 at 8:00pm

at Holy Joe's,
426 N. Roane Street, Harriman

Tickets are $30.00 per person and include: hors d'oeurves, dessert, show, party favors, games, and toast.

Pre-paid reservations required. Call the Creative Arts Co-op at 865/765-1129 or (link...).

The Creative Arts Co-op is proud to announce....

Our next performance is set for New Year's Eve - after all, what better way to kick off the New Year?!? This year end blowout wil be 'Vegas style'. So, get ready for some fun on the casino tables, show girls, and a Vegas style Tribute Show - and that doesn't even include the dead body.

The details are:

'The Lady Luck Murders'

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Show begins at 8:00pm

at Holy Joe's
426 N. Roane Street
Harriman

Tickets are $30.00 per person and include party favors, non-alcoholic toast, hors d'oeurves, and our all-you-care-to-eat dessert bar - as well as our always entertaining live performance.

Pre-paid tickets are required for the New Year's Eve show,

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

The Creative Arts Co-op is proud to announce the upcoming community theatre production of the Dickens' classic 'A Christmas Carol'. The community theatre production will take the stage December 12, 18, and 19 at Holy Joe's in downtown Harriman. Tickets are just $5.00 per person.

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

We hope to see you there!

While there is a lot going on this weekend, I just wanted to remind everyone about the interactive murder mystery happening this weekend. 'Don't Get Blood on the Popcorn' is a fun and entertaining show that offers a good 'adult' night out on the town. The cast is amazingly talented - and well known to some of you.

The show is rated PG-13 - as it is a murder mystery and involves the causes of murder - greed, revenge, etc. The shows, however, are not inappropriate.
The details are:
October 30th at 8:pm
October 31st at 7:30pm
at Holy Joe's, 426 N. Roane Street, Harriman
Tickets are $20.00 per person and include show, dessert bar and beverages.

Call the Creative Arts Co-op for reservations and information at 865/765-1129.

OPEN AUDITIONS!

The Creative Arts Co-op's holiday show this year will be the Dickens' classic 'A Christmas Carol'. Open auditions will be held for all characters on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 7:00pm and Friday, September 25, 2009 at 10:00am. Headshots and resumes are great, but not necessary. Auditions will be cold readings from the script. Show dates are December 11, 12, 18, 19, 2009 with rehearsals beginning October 12, 2009. Auditions will be held at the studio located at 505 N. Roane Street, Harriman.

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

Join the Creative Arts Co-op for the final murder of the summer... 'All Sales Are Final' will end the season with a bang - literally.

Show details are:
'All Sales Are Final'
August 15 & 22, 2009
all shows begin at 7:30pm
at Holy Joe's, 426 N. Roane Street, Harriman
Tickets are $20.00 per person and include show and all-you-care-to-eat dessert bar.

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

The Creative Arts Co-op is excited to announce its third season of 'Murder a la Mode'! This season's debut is the thriller 'Courtroom Murders'. A fantastic cast of characters is preparing to entertain and confuse you in this twisted tale. Cast includes: Pat Dzruizinski, Rachel Goldston, Sarah Hackler, Ken Mynatt, and Wesley Sharp.

Join us for the desserts, they are 'to die for'. The details are:

'Courtroom Murders'
May 30, 2009
June 6, 2009
Shows begin at 7:30pm
at Holy Joe's, 426 N. Roane Street, Harriman
Tickets are $20.00 per person and include show and dessert bar.

Reservations are recommended.

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

'Kilroy Was Here!' open Friday, March 27, 2009 with a crowded house. Audience members watched a great musical production set in World War II. And over a dozen Roane County high schoolers sang, danced, and acted in a high-energy tribute to all the patriots of 'the war to end all wars'.

These students have worked together since January - learning lines, choreography, lyrics - and teamwork. History lessons played a part as students had to understand an era before cell phones and lap tops.

Support our students as they take the stage - just as Roane County supports our students when they take the field.

Shows are:
at Holy Joe's, 426 N. Roane Street, Harriman
(Downtown Harriman)
March 28, April 3, & 4, 2009
Show begins at 7:30pm (doors open at 7:00pm)

Tickets: $7.00 / $5.00

For more information, please contact the Creative Arts Co-op at 765-1129. We hope to see you there!