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February 2013 Archives

Sequester is Obama's Fault, Says Sen. Alexander
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander held a press conference this afternoon and placed the blame for the fast-approaching sequester squarely on the shoulders of President Obama."If...Read More Published 02/28/2013 at 2:42 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Zumba, WIlliam Lansom, and WestWend
Good morning! Is everyone staying warm? Good. Here's what's going on today.At noon, the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church will host a gentle yoga and...Read More Published 02/28/2013 at 8:41 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Kid Rock, A Raisin in the Sun, and A Night at the Cheese Shop Vaudeville Show
Happy Hump Day! We're halfway through the week. So hang in there and take a look at what's going on today.At 11, the Knoxville Writers'...Read More Published 02/27/2013 at 8:48 AM 0 comments
Know an Awesome Woman? Tell the YWCA.
The YWCA wants your nominations for outstanding women in the Knoxville community who deserve acknowledgement and appreciation for their contributions at the organization's Tribute to...Read More Published 02/26/2013 at 3:00 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Tax Help, Ballet, and Einstein Simplified
Good morning! We made it through Monday! Now take a look at what's going on today.Starting at 10 a.m., low- to moderate-income families can take...Read More Published 02/26/2013 at 8:46 AM 0 comments
Sequester Cuts Will Mostly Likely Hurt Tennesseans
This weekend, the White House released reports on state-level cuts that will probably happen for each state if Congress allows the sequester to take effect...Read More Published 02/25/2013 at 11:31 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Shangri-La Volunteer Training, Tennessee Valley Players Auditions, and Darsombra
Good morning! How 'bout them Tonies--I mean Oscars last night? If you stayed up late, get your second or third cup of coffee and take...Read More Published 02/25/2013 at 8:50 AM 0 comments
Long Live Lance
There should be a Lance Owens award for Prevailing Most Coolly Over Adversity. Mid-week, jazz fans were shaking their heads at a cruel twist of fate...Read More Published 02/23/2013 at 4:10 PM 0 comments
Blackstock Exchange and Auditorium Announces Grand Opening in Former Valarium Space
The management of the Blackstock Exchange and Auditorium--the new music and dance venue in the space formerly occupied by the Valarium and Cider House--will officially...Read More Published 02/22/2013 at 4:15 PM 0 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: Lance Owens, Little Big Town, and the News-Sentinel Auto Show
It's here! We made it! The weekend! And if you don't have any plans yet, take a look at some of the weekend's highlights.FRIDAYAt noon,...Read More Published 02/22/2013 at 8:49 AM 0 comments
Lance Owens' long, long, long-awaited debut album release
The Knoxville Museum of Art's dependably fun Live After Five series has hosted a few CD releases over the years, but never one quite like...Read More Published 02/21/2013 at 12:59 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Computers Class, Zumba, and the Whiskey Gentry
Good morning all you crazy kids! Here's what's going on today.At noon, the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church will have a gentle yoga and meditation...Read More Published 02/21/2013 at 8:59 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Books Sandwiched In, Joshua Robbins, and Tift Merritt
Happy Hump Day! We're halfway through the week! Now take a look at what's going on today.Hey, bookworms! This one's for you! The Knox County...Read More Published 02/20/2013 at 8:48 AM 0 comments
Paul McCartney Tops Bonnaroo 2013 Lineup
Every year, it seems the Bonnaroo headliner gets a little more special. But AC Entertainment will have to pull off something spectacular in 2014 to...Read More Published 02/19/2013 at 5:48 PM 0 comments
Knox Heritage Wants The Most Endangered Historic Places in Knox County
Knox Heritage is looking for nominations for the "Fragile Fifteen--" the most endangered historic places in Knox County. Every May, which is National Preservation Month, Knox...Read More Published 02/19/2013 at 3:21 PM 0 comments
Jackie Walker on Ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame
Betty Bean with an update on the Jackie Walker Story:Tennessee football great Jackie Walker's name will be on the 2013 ballot for the College Football...Read More Published 02/19/2013 at 2:42 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Common Ground Book Club, Capoeira, and LoveWar
Good morning! Are you lucky folks who got the day off yesterday ready for the week? Take a look at what's going on today.Starting at...Read More Published 02/19/2013 at 8:51 AM 0 comments
Meacham at the Bijou, Knoxville's most Jacksonian spot
Some university profs admit privately they're a little perplexed about the fact that the $20-30-ticket Jon Meacham lecture at the Bijou Theatre this evening sold...Read More Published 02/18/2013 at 4:55 PM 0 comments
Brian Stevens Dropping Out of 2014 Race Against Campfield
Brian Stevens, who'd put his hat in the ring as a Democratic candidate against Stacey Campfield, announced Friday that he would withdraw from the race....Read More Published 02/18/2013 at 10:25 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Yoga, Samurai Swords, and the Casey Driessen Singularity
Good morning! Pour yourself that second cup of joe and check out what's going on this Monday.The Arts and Culture Alliance 2013 juried art show...Read More Published 02/18/2013 at 8:50 AM 0 comments
Mayor Gives Update on City Projects at Budget Retreat
Mayor Madeline Rogero reported the city is making progress on the redevelopment front, despite some potential obstacles ahead due to slow revenue growth in the...Read More Published 02/15/2013 at 1:13 PM 0 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: Quart Jar, Patterson Hood, and Hurricanes of Love
Good morning, friends! Let us help you plan your weekend. Here are some ideas.FRIDAYAt 11 a.m., the Ijams Nature Center will have a class on...Read More Published 02/15/2013 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: The Honeycutters, Belly Dancing, and Railroad Earth
Good morning! Got your coffee? Good. Here's what's going on today.At noon, Asheville's folk-country band the Honeycutters will play at WDVX's Blue Plate Special with...Read More Published 02/14/2013 at 8:51 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Edie and Thea, Red, and moe.
Good morning! Is everyone properly caffeinated (or de-caffeinated)? Good. Take a look at what's going on today.At noon, grab your lunch and head to the...Read More Published 02/13/2013 at 10:03 AM 0 comments
Dogwood Arts Announces Rhythm N' Blooms Lineup
The Dogwood Arts Festival has just announced the lineup for its annual Rhythm N' Blooms music festival, which will take place April 5-7 at...Read More Published 02/12/2013 at 10:46 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Kaleb Hensley, the Science Cafe, and Pilates
Good morning! Get yourself a cup of coffee and check out what's going on today.Harold Wimberly Jr.'s photo exhibit "Welcome to Hackberry" is on display...Read More Published 02/12/2013 at 8:44 AM 0 comments
Fix the Beer Tax at Barley's on Friday
As we wrote a couple of weeks ago, there has been legislation introduced this session that would effectively lower Tennessee's insanely high wholesale beer tax,...Read More Published 02/11/2013 at 6:01 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: UT's Darwin Day, Yoga, and the Lonetones
Good morning, friends! Let's prop up our eyelids long enough for that second cup of coffee to kick in, and then you should check out...Read More Published 02/11/2013 at 8:30 AM 0 comments
Food Trucks Coming to City Streets!
Over the past year, Knoxville has gone from having zero food trucks to having quite a few, with more on the way this spring. But...Read More Published 02/08/2013 at 2:54 PM 0 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: Wick-It the Instigator, the Vespers, and Shinedown
Good morning! Did you stay dry on your way to work/school? Close enough? Good. Now take a look at what's going on this weekend. FRIDAYAt noon,...Read More Published 02/08/2013 at 8:49 AM 0 comments
The Golden-West Posse, and a brief guide to downtown's Wild West sites
Yesterday I walked out of my office for an afternoon walk and encountered five gentlemen convincingly dressed as cowboys. There were just enough of them...Read More Published 02/07/2013 at 4:34 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Climate Change Discussion, Carlos Mencia, and Sol Driven Train
Good morning, everyone! We're finally on the downward slope toward the weekend (just try not to pull a Lindsey Vonn). Grab yourself a cup of...Read More Published 02/07/2013 at 8:54 AM 0 comments
The Capitol Is Full of Wild Animals. Literally.
We knew the legislature was a wild and crazy place, but we had no idea how wild it actually was until Rep. Gloria Johnson posted...Read More Published 02/06/2013 at 4:59 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Tax Assistance, Orion Astronomy Club, and a Blues Jam
Good morning, and happy Hump Day! Pour yourself another cup of coffee and take a look at what's going on today.Starting at 10 a.m., the...Read More Published 02/06/2013 at 8:50 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: New Art, Human Rights Discussion, and Left Foot Dave
Good morning! Got that second cup of coffee ready? Good. Now check out what's going on today.From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Birdhouse will...Read More Published 02/05/2013 at 8:52 AM 0 comments
Ultrasound Before Abortion? No Thanks.
In the latest entry of legislation designed to make us want to vomit comes this beauty from Sen. Jim Tracy, SB 632, which would require...Read More Published 02/04/2013 at 3:42 PM 0 comments
KAT Taking Comments and Suggestions for Route Changes
Knoxville Area Transit has received some additional federal funding, and is hoping to improve route service to frequently-traveled areas. But first, they want to hear...Read More Published 02/04/2013 at 2:03 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Yoga, Tennessee Shines, and Comedy Con Queso
Good morning friends! Stay warm this morning, and take a look at what's going on today.At noon, grab your lunch and head over to the...Read More Published 02/04/2013 at 8:25 AM 0 comments
BIG Gay Street Parking Changes!!! READ THIS NOW!!! (Updated)
Do you live downtown? Work downtown? Visit downtown? Ever park on Gay Street at all??? Then pay close attention.No, your eyes are not deceiving you. That is...Read More Published 02/01/2013 at 3:02 PM 0 comments
Stacey Campfield: Now Banned From Grocery Stores
After we wrote about how rude state Sen. Stacey Campfield is to his constituents yesterday, the story went viral, even being prominently featured on celebrity...Read More Published 02/01/2013 at 12:56 PM 0 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: Jeff Mangum, Waynestock, and Bob Newhart!
Woo! We made it! It's Friday! Normally we could let our hair down, but it might freeze if it's exposed to the air. So keep...Read More Published 02/01/2013 at 8:52 AM 0 comments

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