Entertainment
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Knoxnews: Entertainment
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Adaptations don't all go by the book, er, graphic novel #
"Wanted" is the latest evidence that filmmakers can't get enough of graphic novels and comic-book series as inspirations for movies. And who can blame them?
Posted: July 5, 2008 at 12:01 a.m.
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Workers vie for their 15 minutes #
LONG BEACH, Calif. - Melanie Brown, the season five "Dancing with the Stars" runner-up, is traipsing around with a camera crew in tow, begging JetBlue employees to croon "Like a Virgin" a cappella.
Posted: July 5, 2008 at 12:01 a.m.
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CBS's 'Flashpoint' dives into the minds of elite unit #
They may put their lives on the line and kill the bad guys to protect us, but they aren't made of stone.
Posted: July 5, 2008 at 12:01 a.m.
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Little-known facts about cocktails #
NEW ORLEANS - Although people tend to call anything in a V-shaped glass a cocktail, the drink traditionally is required to have spirits, sugar and bitters. Some other facts about the drink:
Posted: July 4, 2008 at 1 a.m.
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Web watch: July 4 #
Next month sees the release of "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2." The movie is the sequel to 2005's "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants."
Posted: July 4, 2008 at 1 a.m.
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Knoxville Voice: The gentle art of making enemies
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Sun City Girls, one last time #
Saw the Brothers Unconnected Sun City Girls tribute (Alan and Richard Bishop paying homage to the deceased Chalres Gocher) at Barking Legs theater in Chattanooga last Saturday. I’d call myself a moderate SCG fan, owning [...]
Posted: July 4, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
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The anti-Roo #
After hearing all the fuss and hype surrounding Bonnaroo (thank you, Kanye) that inevitably invades this town every year at this time, it was nice to head up to Louisville, KY for the Terrastock 7, [...]
Posted: June 26, 2008 at 6:01 p.m.
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Terrastock, the bands #
We didn’t get to Terrastock until Friday afternoon, so the first act we saw was Sleeping Pill, comprised of Georgia and Ira. The less said about it that the better. We somehow missed Tanakh (we [...]
Posted: June 26, 2008 at 6:01 p.m.
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Kirby: King of Comics #
Recently read Abrams’ book on comic art great Jack Kirby, Kirby, King of Comics, and came away with mixed feelings. Certainly I’m glad Kirby was treated to a nice Abrams retrospective, and some of those [...]
Posted: June 22, 2008 at 1 p.m.
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Sleeping on Gowns #
It’s hard to keep up with all the goodness, but listening to Gowns’ Red State repeatedly the last few weeks has made me insanely angry with myself for missing them when they came to Pilot [...]
Posted: June 22, 2008 at 1 p.m.
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Metropulse: Eye on the Scene
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Eye on the Scene: Back to School #
Eye on the Scene: Jazz singer Sara Schwabe has been a reliable double-threat in Knoxville for years, first as part of the Actors Co-op company and, for the last five years, as the leader of Her Yankee Jass Band. But she’s leaving soon, heading to Arizona State University in Tempe, ...
Posted: July 2, 2008 at 5:31 p.m.
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Eye on the Scene: 'Hooked Up #
MySpace really does work. First the Royal Bangs get a deal with Black Keys’ drummer Patrick Carney’s Audio Eagle label based on Carney’s visit to the social networking website. Now the Tenderhooks, after getting connected with a New York University undergrad through MySpace, are about to finish a Big Apple ...
Posted: June 27, 2008 at 12:01 a.m.
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Eye on the Scene: Fabulous 8-Track Sound #
They reunited last fall for an East Coast tour, their first in five years. They recorded the 1-900s song “Now” for WUTK's ReDistilled compilation. They even got on the cover of Metro Pulse again. Now Superdrag is back in the studio, working on what may become the belated follow-up to ...
Posted: June 22, 2008 at 1:01 p.m.
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Eye on the Scene: Laith Keilany, Beeswax, and Jeff Barbra and Sarah Pirkle #
Former Knoxvillian Laith Keilany, a sometime musical partner of Jodie Manross and an extraordinary guitarist and oud player in his own right, is bouncing back from a recent medical emergency related to his 2006 lymphoma diagnosis.
Posted: June 22, 2008 at 1:01 p.m.
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Get Happy!! #
On Monday, May 5, the evening before his concert at the Tennessee Theatre, Elvis Costello was spotted on Market Square with members of his band the Imposters. A quick post on the Knox Blab message board apparently prompted a few fans to make their way to the Square.
Posted: June 22, 2008 at 1:01 p.m.
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Oakridger: Entertainment
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Patterson’s ‘Sail’ at Oak Ridge Public Library #
While the U.S. had the wherewithall to make the development of the atomic bomb a priority during World War II, much of the initial work had been done by scientists all over the world. Colgate University Professor of History Andrew J. Rotter sets forth his belief that the atomic bomb ...
Posted: July 3, 2008 at 5:31 p.m.
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‘My Fair Lady,’ an unforgettable theatre experience #
<p>Oak Ridge Playhouse opens its 2008-2009 season with Lerner and Loewe's “My Fair Lady,” a spectacular musical sparkling with brilliance, humor, and a dazzling array of costumes and scenery. Directed by Steven McBride, assisted by musical director, David Eilart, the production aptly demonstrates the power of music and narrative to ...
Posted: July 3, 2008 at 5:31 p.m.
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Acclaimed singer-songwriter to perform at Grove in Oak Ridge #
<p>Singer-songwriter Peter Mulvey of Wisconsin will perform at the Grove Theater on Aug. 2. Norris folk duo Liz & Tim will open the show.</p>
Posted: July 3, 2008 at 5:31 p.m.
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‘Concert in Park’ tomorrow evening before fireworks #
<p>Readers are reminded that the Oak Ridge Community Band’s annual Independence Day concert will be held tomorrow evening in A.K. Bissell Park and will end in time for Oak Ridgers to get to the Oak Ridge Marina for the City fireworks display. The park concert will begin at 7:30, there ...
Posted: July 3, 2008 at 5:01 p.m.
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Bill Lett featured artist at Corner Gallery for July #
<p>Local sculpture artist, Bill Lett, will be the featured artist for the month of July at The Corner Gallery located in Grove Center. His works in copper and bronze are highly creative, emblazoned with an array of color only a blowtorch could lend. His pieces may have been inspired by ...
Posted: July 3, 2008 at 5:01 p.m.
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The Daily Times: Entertainment
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Fourth of July activities abound over the weekend #
Roundup of Fourth of July weekend events.
Posted: July 4, 2008 at 3:31 a.m.
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Shinedown #
Interview with Brent Smith, lead singer of rock band Shinedown, in advance of the band's show on Wednesday (July 9) at The Valarium in Knoxville.
Posted: July 4, 2008 at 3:31 a.m.
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Mulch Brothers bring party brand of country to #
Interview with the Mulch Brothers, performing Saturday (July 5) at "The Shed" at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson in Maryville.
Posted: July 4, 2008 at 3:31 a.m.
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East Tennessee Dirt: What #
Local music scene column
Posted: July 4, 2008 at 3:31 a.m.
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Blount performers abundant on Myspace #
Roundup of Blount County musicians on Myspace
Posted: July 4, 2008 at 3:31 a.m.
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