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January 2013 Archives

Don't Like Stacey Campfield? You Should Try Therapy and Medication
We try to write about state Sen. Stacey Campfield as little as possible, because it's clear that most of the nonsense he does, he does...Read More Published 01/31/2013 at 4:28 PM 0 comments
Calling All Muralists
Anyone who's visited the hippest cities lately might gather that Knoxville suffers a significant mural deficit. Murals can go a long way in sprucing up...Read More Published 01/31/2013 at 2:40 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Chess at the Library, Pilates, and Peaceable Kingdom
We made it over the hump! We're on the downward slope to the weekend! Whew! So take a look at what's going on today.Need to...Read More Published 01/31/2013 at 8:47 AM 0 comments
Drink Beer? Contact Your Legislator.
It's a short little bill, but it could have a huge impact.As you might recall from our write-up last fall, there's a big problem preventing...Read More Published 01/30/2013 at 3:26 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Book Club, Step Afrika!, and Scott H. Biram
Good morning, kiddies! Everyone got their cups of coffee? Good. Then take a look at what you could be doing today. At noon, The Bookaholics Book...Read More Published 01/30/2013 at 8:46 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Tax Assistance, the Atheists Society, and a Capoeira Class
Good morning! It may be Tuesday, and we may be slogging up the worst of the weekly hill, but there's plenty of cool stuff going...Read More Published 01/29/2013 at 8:58 AM 0 comments
Is Rep. Ryan Haynes the Next Cory Booker?
Whatever your political persuasion, chances are that you are like most others across the country when it comes to your feelings about politicians: You...Read More Published 01/28/2013 at 2:26 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Welcome to Hackberry, the Jonathan Byrd Band, and KJO + Warren Wolf
Good morning! It's Monday... And that pretty much covers it. Have an extra cup of coffee and check out what's going on today.The District Gallery,...Read More Published 01/28/2013 at 8:55 AM 0 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: Snow Day, WDVX's World Class Blues Show, and the Zac Brown Band
Hey, all you crazy kids! Since it's icy out this morning, the Friday plans will start a little later in the afternoon. Be careful driving!...Read More Published 01/25/2013 at 8:41 AM 0 comments
Nope, UT Administration Really Doesn't Give a Flip About Its Gay Employees
Six weeks ago, we reported on the push by University of Tennessee faculty and staff for an extension of benefits to the partners of gay...Read More Published 01/24/2013 at 2:08 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Northern Exposure, Divorce Care, and Freejay
Good morning, friends! We're into the downhill slope toward the weekend! So take a look a what's going on today.The Emporium Center for Arts and...Read More Published 01/24/2013 at 8:48 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Writers' Group, Book Signing, and Big Gene and Daddy Lee's Loudpack
Good morning! Happy Hump Day! It's all downhill from here, people. Now here's what you could be doing to celebrate.The Ewing Gallery opens at 10...Read More Published 01/23/2013 at 8:52 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Pilates, Einstein Simplified, and Soft Opening
Good morning, kids! Who else looked like the Michelin Man on the way out this morning? We're taking it easy today, but here are some...Read More Published 01/22/2013 at 8:27 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: MLK Celebration Concert, Comedy Con Queso, and the Heartless Bastards
Hey, all you crazy kids! Some of you are working today, and some of you have the day off. Either way, today's activities have a...Read More Published 01/21/2013 at 10:24 AM 0 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: Miranda Lambert, Fred Eaglesmith, and "God of Carnage"
Good morning, you crazy kids! I'm guessing you all survived the Blizzard of '13? Good. Well congratulations if you're one of the lucky ones who...Read More Published 01/18/2013 at 9:31 AM 0 comments
Scruffy City Ramble canceled due to weather
We've just gotten word that this evening's Scruffy City Ramble, due to start at the Square Room at 7 p.m., has been canceled due to...Read More Published 01/17/2013 at 11:50 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Used Book Sale, Zumba, and the Boom Box and Strings Hip Hop Show
Good morning, kids! Who's excited for the "snow?" (The quotation marks are an insurance policy in case the snow turns out to be slush.) Anyway,...Read More Published 01/17/2013 at 8:54 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Nate Silver's Book Discussion, Water Quality Forum, and the KSO Concertmaster Series
Happy Hump Day, friends! We're halfway through the week! Here's how you can celebrate.At noon, book lovers and Nate Silver fans might want to mosey...Read More Published 01/16/2013 at 8:58 AM 0 comments
Antiques Roadshow in Knoxville; and Samuel Bell, star silversmith
Our favorite reality TV show, Antiques Roadshow, is on its way to Knoxville, which is a little nerve-wracking. We've wondered why Knoxville's never been on...Read More Published 01/15/2013 at 1:15 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Rain Day Activities, Capoeira for Beginners, and the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Good morning! Everyone have their floaties ready to use? Be careful out there! But in the meantime, here's how you can keep from getting bored...Read More Published 01/15/2013 at 8:43 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: The Secret B-Sides, Yoga, and Comedy Con Queso
Good morning! Hope everyone wore their rain jackets and boots this morning. Might need 'em for later, too. So while we're all swimming around the...Read More Published 01/14/2013 at 8:54 AM 0 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: Wallace Coleman, Pujol, and Around the World in 80 Days
Good morning, you crazy kids. We made it! It's Friday! If you don't have any plans for the weekend, we have suggestions. Take a look.FRIDAYCarl...Read More Published 01/11/2013 at 8:56 AM 0 comments
Former Election Commission Administrator Hired as Director of Public Assembly Facilities
Greg Mackay, former head of the Knox County Election Commission and a former real estate broker, has been hired by Mayor Madeline Rogero to succeed...Read More Published 01/10/2013 at 1:26 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Yoga, Parenting, and Music Galore!
Good morning, kids! We're just a day away from Friday! Check out what's going on today.Geri Forkner and Elizabeth Porter's art exhibit "Alternate Realities" is...Read More Published 01/10/2013 at 8:52 AM 0 comments
It's a Boulder! It's a Flying Saucer! Nah, It's a CYCLOTRON!
Hey, people who plan on driving between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday! Provision Health Alliance is moving a giant piece of...Read More Published 01/09/2013 at 4:10 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Get Artsy, Get Dancin', and then Go Buck Yourself
Good morning, friends! Grab your umbrellas today! And take a look at what's going on.At 11, the Downtown Gallery opens. Pat Badt and Paul Briggs'...Read More Published 01/09/2013 at 8:31 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Greg Horne, Whitechapel, and an Icy Bike Ride
Good morning, friends! Another day older and deeper in debt. But onward! To the important stuff!At 10 a.m., the Blount County Public Library in Maryville...Read More Published 01/08/2013 at 8:48 AM 0 comments
Bruce McCarty, Gentleman Modernist, 1920-2013
Bruce McCarty, Knoxville's gentleman modernist, died over the weekend, a few days after his 92nd birthday. Designer or co-designer of several of Knoxville's largest, iconic...Read More Published 01/07/2013 at 1:17 PM 0 comments
Remembering Architect Charlie Richmond
I knew Charlie Richmond, who died last week at 72, only slightly, but he made a big difference in preservation on both the north and...Read More Published 01/07/2013 at 1:09 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Lunchtime Musical Stylings, Yoga, and Free Cheese
Good morning, kids! Congrats on making it out of bed on a Monday morning, yo. That's no easy feat. So as a reward, you get...Read More Published 01/07/2013 at 8:17 AM 0 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: Tom Pappas, Ron White, and the Upstairs Underground Stand-Up Comedy Show
Good morning, kids! Who's excited for the weekend after all those rough back-to-work days we've had for the past two weeks? Anyway, glad we all...Read More Published 01/04/2013 at 8:47 AM 0 comments
Knox Mason Opens Today!
It's a new year, and what better way to kick it off than a new restaurant downtown? We honestly can't think of anything else more...Read More Published 01/03/2013 at 11:25 AM 0 comments
Uncommon Times: A Civil War exhibit, open a few more days
One of the few things we know already about 2013 is that it's the big sesquicentennial year for Knoxville's experience with the Civil War. The...Read More Published 01/03/2013 at 11:06 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Knitting Class, Zumba, and Alien Love Charm
Good morning! We're on the downhill slope toward the weekend (or the Weeknd, if you prefer). So take a look a what's going on to...Read More Published 01/03/2013 at 8:44 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Art Market's 30th Anniversary, a KJO Tribute, and Josh Oliver
Good morning! Did everyone get rid of their hangovers? Good. Welcome to the first Plan-It of 2013 (who's had to change the "2" to a...Read More Published 01/02/2013 at 8:43 AM 0 comments

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