HUshh Magazine Winter 2018

PLAY A ROLE IN SAVING ENDANGERED WILDLIFE

WITH A VISIT TO ZOO KNOXVILLE

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WINTER HIKING IN KNOXVILLE

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The Olympics, whether summer or winter, always brings a sense of nostalgia. For me, it always seems that the whole world takes a pause from strife, their struggles, politics, etc., becoming a place where differences seem to fade away and cheering on your team takes center stage. You even find yourself hopeful for those who have come through great adversity or struggles, to be able to make their Olympic debut or be the last time competing. Many times I find myself rooting for another country, just because the story of the Olympian is so fantastic- you can’t help but want them to win. If only it could last for longer than a few short weeks every couple years, what an amazing world we could become.

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an we all agree that winter is the hardest season to dress for? It’s so easy to reach for that old boring black jacket to bundle up in and not think about your outfit, but you don’t have to sacrifice style for staying warm! Winter doesn’t mean skipping out on all the fun fashions of the season!

VELVET

The revival of velvet brings back so many 90’s memories, am I right?! I’ve had so many shoppers give me their velvet stories and I absolutely love hearing them all! And I love that it’s back! Velvet looks great dressed up, dressed down and there are so many different options for whatever velvet style you’re going for! Dress it down with a casual velvet tee to wear with jeans or dress it up with a velvet dress with black tights or with a leather jacket! Have fun with this trend!

STATEMENT SWEATERS

There are tons of fun sweaters out there right now. From cool cut outs, fun shapes & textures, distressing to appliqués and more! Seriously there are so many fun sweaters happening out there right now that are perfect for everyone!

LEATHER JACKET

A good leather jacket is an absolute staple in my winter wardrobe. It’s perfect to throw on over a dress for a special occasion or as an easy and warm top layer over your everyday looks. I sized up in my leather jacket so that I can throw it on over my sweaters for a perfect warm winter outfit!

CROPPED JEANS

A new fun denim trend that’s hitting the scene these days is cropped denim which is so perfect for the winter months! In my opinion it’s more flattering than skinny jeans and it looks so good with ankle booties!

Leather is, year after year, one of my most favorite winter staples! From leather leggings to leather jackets, you can really stay warm by adding real or faux leather pieces to your wardrobe!

LEATHER LEGGINGS

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Leather leggings are again, a closet staple in the winter for me! They’re twice as warm as regular leggings and they add that dressy/ edgy touch to any outfit! Pair them with tunics for a casual look or fabulous tops and heels to dress them up! They’re so easy and so perfect for all your winter outfits!

LEOPARD PRINT

Leopard print will always be in style but finding new and unique ways to wear it and incorporate it into your outfits is so fun! You can include it in a statement jacket or in something a little more easy, like a clutch or a heel. But I love that leopard is always in style and you can always find a new, fun, unique way to wear it!

lee is a local style blogger and co-owner of fashion boutique, My Kind of Lovely. Visit her blog at pearlsandtwirls.net or shop at mykindoflovely.com.

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Enjoy the best of the best that downtown Knoxville has to offer. Located within walking distance of some of Knoxville’s hottest attractions, this unit features an impressive fireplace with built-in bookshelves, an enormous main living area, 2 bedrooms, 1 newly renovated bathroom, custom closets, and elegant hardwood floors. A brand new kitchen boasts granite counter tops and state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances. You won’t find another apartment quite like this downtown! Contact Suzanne Leigh at (865) 524-2525

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KNOXVILLE RENTALS

This modern condo is affixed in the trendy downtown Knoxville area, steps from Market Square and minutes from Neyland Stadium. The condo comes with a private parking garage and features 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and an office/den with a sleeper futon. It can sleep up to 6 people comfortably. The condo also has a balcony for some enjoyable outdoor space. Enjoy all the comforts of home while appreciating all that downtown Knoxville has to offer!! King size bed in master, queens size in second BR, futon in office, 2 full baths, fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer combo in unit wifi/cable TV included, TV in living room and master, dishwasher, fully furnished , linens/ towels included (cleaning fee applies). Perfect for executive rental, short term sublease, graduate student housing, long term vacation sublet, pet friendly with prior approval, cleaning service available. Please contact Realtor for rates and availability. Contact Kim Brothers at 646-261-0789

This house features: 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, fenced-in backyard, 2 covered parking spaces, large front porch, back patio and separate garage storage. Updated kitchen, bathroom and laundry room. Walking distance to Fountain City lake and park, minutes from Kroger and 640. $50 per month discount available to those who automate monthly rent payment. Waiver must be signed for trampoline and swing. Child & pet friendly. Tenant is responsible for all utilities. Call (865) 230-7362 to schedule your tour today!

Whether you’re planning a birthday party for 15, a reunion, or a wedding for 150, let Celebration Chalet provide you with the perfect venue for an awesome event.

Our large indoor room will accommodate up to 100 in a theater setting or up to 50 in a dining setting. We also have a pond with an island for a small wedding party.

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We also have a catering kitchen providing a refigerator, microwave and sinks/cleaning station. Adjacent to the kitchen area is a concession stand that can be used as a serving or drink station.

Your rental time will include tables, chairs and table linens as well as use of the various decor we have on hand. There will also be at least one staff person present during your stay to answer any questions you may have. Simply tell us what you need and when you walk through the door it will all be set up waiting for your final decorating touches.

Weddings

Whether you choose to get married inside or outside at the pond, there are many options to make your event a one-of-a-kind celebration.

We will set up each area to your specifications, and if needed help connect you with professionals in the neighborhood that do everything from catering, photography, makeup and wedding planning to make your day extra special.

Weddings start at $499, which is a two hour event for up to 25 guests, and can include music, photos and an official to perform the ceremony. Let us know your plans and we’ll quote your event today.

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Birthdays

We’ve put a lot of thought into kids birthday parties, with an emphasis on both the kids and adults having a good time. So we’ve designed various party themes… from Legos and video games to bounce houses and tea parties….

Where you can walk in with your cake and snacks and have the place to yourself for 3 hours. We’re especially excited to offer sensory friendly parties for kids who may not enjoy a party in a public venue. Theme parties are $150-$250 depending on equipment and sound personnel needed for your event.

If you would like your group to meet once a month or once a week, Celebration Chalet is the perfect meeting spot for both small and large groups. Discounts will be given on hourly rates for groups that book multiple events.

We’re also a great place for watching the big game or to host a big crowd watching a movie or television event. We can project in the main room as large as 15 feet wide for movies, TV events and video games.

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A lot goes on in the kitchen: preparing food, sharing meals, spending time with a friend over a cup of coffee, helping children with homework, baking for special occasions and much more. If your kitchen could use an update to become an easierto-use, more pleasant room, Woodcraft has some ideas and products to help you get started.

“It’s amazing the difference you can make with just a few functional and decorative changes to your home’s kitchen area. Most of these projects can be completed in a weekend. If you live close to a Woodcraft store, the staff will be happy to help you match products to any home improvement job you plan to do and offer knowledgeable how-to advice for using the products,” Darin Lawrence, Woodcraft director of product development, said. “For more project ideas, check out Woodcraft on Pinterest www.pinterest.com/ woodcraftsupply. Woodcraft also offers how-to video, articles and instructions at www.woodcraft.com/search2/learn.aspx.”

CABINETS

If you are not ready to replace kitchen cabinets, consider changing the color and hardware. Since the current trend is for darker cabinets, select an easy-touse dark General Finishes Gel Stain, such as the popular java or antique walnut. If you choose to remove some doors for an open-shelf look, consider using a General Finishes Milk Paint shade for the interior to complement the exterior color. For easier door opening and closing, choose a Salice Hinge in a darker titanium finish that will complement the darker cabinets. For kitchen drawers, upgrade the slides, changing from side mounts to undermount slides with Blum Tandem Plus Blumotion Concealed Drawer Runners.

Reface the face frames and cabinet ends with Sauers & Co. Wood Veneer backed with 3M Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) that is pre-sanded and ready to finish to match the cabinet doors. For cutting, use a Quad Pro Trimmer with tungsten carbide double-edge cutters that trim veneer in either direction. For easy application of this

veneer product, the FastCap Speed Roller Pro ensures consistent pressure for good results.

To add or replace decorative molding for your cabinets and/or walls, cut perfectly mitered corner joints with the EZ Pro Crown King Crown Molding Jig. The handy SharkGrip 8” Bar/Nail Puller can pry in a tight spot with little damage to molding and has curved blade that lifts molding easily. To help with molding installation, use the 3rd Hand’s articulating foot to support crown molding at an angle. Say goodbye to constant searches for items in cabinets with a DIY 22”-24” Pullout Shelf Kit. The shelves are easy to measure, cut, assemble and install. Or custom build your own pullout shelves using the Pre-cut Prefinished Drawer Side and Drawer Bottom material with the easy-to-use KREG Micro Pocket Drill Guide.

COUNTER TOPS

For cluttered countertops that are home to too many small appliances and other items, consider storing ones used only occasionally elsewhere, perhaps in cabinets. To protect your valuable kitchen knives and save counter space, follow Woodcraft product development manager Ben Bice’s example and build a knife block to mount underneath the kitchen cabinet. Bice designed the block to hold his high quality ZHEN knives. See Woodcraft Magazine Issue 60 (Aug

FURNITURE

General Finishes Gel and Milk Paint are also good choices to recolor your wood furniture in shades that match or complement the new cabinet look. Milk Paint offers an opportunity to add a splash of color on a small piece of furniture, shelving or a plant stand to brighten the look but not overpower the kitchen. If your wood cabinets and/or furniture only need a cover-up for nicks, scratches and other damage, Touch-Up Pens, Fill Sticks and Burn-in Sticks from Touch-Up Solutions may be the answer. They come in 10 colors, ranging from light oak to black.

LIGHTING

Add subtle lighting with Haefele 12-Volt Loox LED Strip Lights in cool or warm white. Ideal for background lighting, use under or around cabinets, around doorframes, and pretty much anywhere you want. Strips are flexible, easy to install and can be cut to size. LED lighting generates very little heat, uses less energy, and has a long service life.

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Check out this 4 bedroom 2.5 bath beauty in Knottingwood Forest Subdivision. Plenty of hardwoods, 20 ft. ceiling with 2nd story foyer above with 8 ft builtin bookcases and plenty of light highlight the downstairs. Also 13 X 13 family room with wood mantled fireplace surrounded with marble. Large Master bedroom with double French doors, bath with whirlpool, dual vanity with make-up desk. Look into your fenced back yard from your screened in covered porch. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity & call for an appointment today! Call Combes and Corum Real Estate, License #329428, (865) 233-9461

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Immaculate & completely updated 4br home with finished basement. Private wooded 1/2 acre lot in desired Farragut Crossing. All brick home with flat driveway & side-loading garage. Newer hardwood flrs on main. Updated kitchen with SS appliances, granite island, white Corian counters, tile back-splash, maple cabinets with crown molding. Family rm w/gas fireplace. Formal living rm currently used as office. 2nd set of stairs leads to exquisite master suite. Updated master bath & half bath. Huge bedrooms, all with walk-in closets. Finished walk-out basement rec room. Contact Jeremiah Wampler at Coldwell Banker Wallace & Wallace (865) 584-4000

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Exceptional all brick home in Fountain City’s established Harrill Hills. This home has been totally renovated to its original beauty. Kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and all new cabinetry. Gleaming hardwood floors on main and upper level. Large brick wood burning fireplace with built-in shelves in living room. Spacious and inviting sunroom. Crown molding throughout. Loaded with charm, character and today’s amenities. Contact Kim Nelson at Coldwell Banker Wallace & Wallace, (865) 693-1111

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Shaun White

“The Flying Tomato” will try defying gravity once again!

haun White, “The Flying Tomato” defied gravity in the 2006 and 2010 Olympic champion in snowboard halfpipe. He rode into the Sochi Olympics aiming to make history two times over: by becoming the first U.S. man to win gold in the same event at three consecutive Winter Olympics, and by claiming the first-ever gold medal in the snowboard slope style event, which made its Olympic debut in Sochi.

Then two days before the Opening Ceremony, White dropped out of the slope style competition, citing potential risk of injury due to the dangerous course. He turned his sole focus back to the halfpipe, which looked to be a smart decision after he earned the highest score in the qualifying round. Unfortunately in the final, his Olympic winning streak ended when he fell twice in his first run, played it safe in his second, and finished off the podium in fourth place.

Now 31 years old, while gearing up for a fourth Olympics, White nearly saw his dreams get crushed thanks to a brutal crash that left him battered and bloody. Back in October, White took a hard slam while training on a 22-foot Olympic superpipe in New Zealand.

Overcoming injuries and using what he learned from his disappointment in Sochi to try and reclaim his title as Olympic champion at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

the Road to Redemption

the Road to Redemption

Lindsey Vonn’s Many Wounds Have Prepared Her For A Final Golden Olympic Run

Acrash during training had left her screaming, then passing out from the pain, on the side of a Colorado mountain, 15 months ahead of the Pyeongchang Olympics. Just one of a series of serious injuries that has interrupted the American's illustrious ski career, this required delicate surgery to insert a plate and more than a dozen screws into her broken right arm while trying to avoid nerve damage. The lengthy list includes concussions, broken fingers, torn ligaments, a fractured ankle, along with the ripped-up right knee that held her out of the 2014 Sochi Games and prevented her from defending her downhill gold medal from four years earlier, when she also collected a bronze in the Super-G.

Vonn wants to show mastery of the compendium of injuries, heartbreaks, slights, embarrassments and missteps that have accompanied her 78 World Cup victories (more

than any woman and second to only Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark’s 86) and two Olympic medals, including a gold in the 2010 downhill at Vancouver. The lists of scars and of victories are intertwined: There might have been more of the latter had there been less of the former, but the meaning of the triumphs has been enriched by the struggles.

Vonn will compete in at least the downhill, Super-G and combined (a mix of downhill and slalom) events in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The Games will be Vonn’s fourth Olympics. She will be among the oldest racers on the mountain—nearly all of the competitors who came into the sport when Vonn did, are retired—and, by a wide margin, the most accomplished.

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I have many patients ask me, “What is the best way to keep my long term weight loss goals from taking the back seat to my busy family life?”. It is a question and struggle that almost all of us have had at some point. The best advice that I have is, in one word, “pre-planning”. Yes, planning for the week ahead does take time and thought. As the week unravels, you will be singing your own praises because you were able to conquer time and logistic obstacles with healthy food alternatives.

What I recommend to patients is, to grab some snack-sized seal-able bags and divide fruits, vegetables, pretzels, granola, etc. just before the week begins. Measuring out items into these bags provides you with a reasonable portion and you know exactly how many calories you are consuming. This is convenient for side items for a work lunch or for a snack while you play chauffeur to your children’s activity schedules.

If you must grab something from fast food or at a restaurant, make good decisions. Choose a side salad instead of fries. Order your sandwich without cheese, mayonnaise, or other high calorie sauces. If there is not an option for a breaded bun substitute, only eat the top or bottom side of the bun. If you order a salad, make sure it isn’t covered with cheese, croutons, bacon, and/or other high calorie/fat items that sabotage the whole purpose of eating a salad. Make sure the salad has a lean protein on it if it is an entree. Only add small amounts of the dressing to the salad as needed, instead of the whole package. Chances are you won’t even use half of the portion provided to you, and you just saved yourself lots of calories. Small changes add up to big results!

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Play a Role in Saving Endangered Wildlife with

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by Sarah Merrell

Visiting Zoo Knoxville is a magical experience as visitors can get eye-to-eye with giraffes— or even feed one, or watch powerful African elephants enjoy a dip in their pool or adorable red pandas lounge or play.

While seeing the animals is a memorable experience for visitors of all ages, at the heart of Zoo Knoxville is so much more.

Zoo Knoxville is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

The AZA is dedicated to maintaining standards of excellence in animal care, but also works tirelessly to positively impact wildlife through conservation initiatives and partnerships.

South African Penguin

Photos courtesy of Zoo Knoxville

hrough the AZA Species Survival Plan programs, zoos like our very own Zoo Knoxville play a critical role in protecting endangered species. This involves captive breeding, reintroduction programs, public education and field conservation for some of the most endangered animals on the planet. Working together with other zoos, Zoo Knoxville helps maintain healthy and genetically diverse populations of animals so they are not lost to extinction.

In fact, the staff members at Zoo Knoxville travel to far-off places like the Komodo Islands, Madagascar and Indonesia to study animals in their native habitats and support conservation efforts.

“We appreciate the funds from this program,” said Zoo Knoxville President Lisa New. “It supports the work we do to save animals from extinction and we are grateful that our visitors make it possible for Zoo Knoxville to be a part of a bigger, global initiative that has an impact.”

Malayan Tiger

White-Handed Gibbon

Red Wolf

The animals at Zoo Knoxville are not only being protected, but serve as living ambassadors for their species. Zoo Knoxville is a living classroom that supports educators with programs for students and teachers. The zoo offers tours with a dedicated zoo educator, classroom programs and animal encounters. The ZooMobile program even brings the zoo to you, with educators and animals, that hit the road to teach about habitats, adaptations and classifications. Other programs include Night Safaris and teacher workshops.

These are just a few of the many endangered animals that can be viewed at Zoo Knoxville

Malayan Tigers - Among the rarest of animals, there are fewer than 400 estimated to remain on the planet.

Western Lowland Gorillas - Critically endangered

Red Wolf - Critically endangered

Radiated Tortoise - Critically endangered

Ploughshare Tortoise - Critically endangered

Bali Mynah - Critically endangered

Red Panda - Endangered

White-handed Gibbon - Endangered

Chimpanzee - Endangered

South African Penguin - Endangered

Chacoan Peccary - Endangered

By visiting Zoo Knoxville, visitors play an active role in saving wildlife and wild places. The “Quarters for Conservation” program gives 25 cents of every zoo ticket sold to on-going conservation programs around the globe. To learn more about Zoo Knoxville, or to plan your trip, visit www.zooknoxville.org.

Western Lowland Gorilla

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PATAGONIA MEN’S REVERSIBLE BIVY DOWN VEST

$189. Whether you’re splitting wood in the yard or setting a crab trap in the bay, your core will keep warm in the Reversible Bivy Down Vest when the weather is not. Limber yet durable, it’s insulated with 600-fill-power 100% Recycled Down, reclaimed from used down products and features a zip-through stand-up collar for warmth around the neck. The vest’s face-side fabric is made of 100% nylon (51% recycled) plain weave with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish and a cotton-like look and feel; a reinforced yoke offers an extra barrier for weather protection. The reverse-side fabric is a windproof, 100% recycled polyester ripstop with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish and a more technical look and feel. Face side has two insulated side-entry pockets with snap-button closures; reverse side has two insulated side-entry pockets with zipper closures for additional security. All pockets are lined with microfleece for warmth and comfort. Hip length with drop-tail hem. unclelems.com

BUSHCRAFT: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SURVIVAL IN THE WILDERNESS. $16.95

Bushcraft: The Ultimate Guide to Survival in the Wilderness provides all of the essential information you need for camping and surviving in the outdoors. This book contains tips and facts that help teach you how to survive with basic materials. These include how to make rope, start fires, tie knots and more. In addition, Bushcraft: The Ultimate Guide to Survival in the Wilderness explains how to practice conservation of native flora and fauna. dickssportinggoods.com

1] Alum Cave Trail

Difficulty Moderate

Distance 4.4 miles

Location

Alum Cave Bluffs Trailhead

Parking U.S. 441

Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

2] Mt. Le Conte - via Alum Cave Trail

Difficulty Strenuous

Distance 11 miles

Location

Alum Cave Bluffs Trailhead

Parking U.S. 441

Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

3] Trillium Gap Trail

Difficulty Moderate Distance 3 miles

Location

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Gatlinburg, TN 37738

4] Bald River Falls

Difficulty Beginner

Distance Unknown Location River Rd

Tellico Plains, TN 37385

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* Distance is measured in round trip. Check the local parks to make sure they are open for hiking.

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NIKE WOMEN’S FREE RN FLYKNIT

$120. These Nike® shoes deliver a comfortable fit with a flyknit upper that gives zoned stretch, and flywire technology that integrates into the laces for a supportive, dynamic fit through the midfoot. An auxetic outsole adjusts to every step so you have flexibility and support with every wear of the Free RN Flyknit 2017. 221 N Peters Rd, Knoxville 865-531-2221. dickssportinggoods.com

CAMELBAK 17OZ ULTRA BELT

$50. The quick stow flask is lightweight, collapsible and features a classic one-piece silicone bite valve for rapid hydration. The ventilated mesh offers multi-dimensional air flow and cushioning to maximize comfort and breathability. Stay strapped with CamelBak®.

Define Jacket

$118. Layer on this warm, lightweight jacket before you hit the hiking trails or head to the studio. Made with Luon® fabric that is soft, sweat-wicking, and four-way stretch. 5410 Kingston Pike, Knoxville 865-584-1519 shop.lululemon.com

221 N Peters Rd, Knoxville 865-531-2221.

A 6-week Challenge that provides participants with a customizable

The Challenge

is to help participants get a strong jump-start on becoming a fitter version of themselves while

FITNESS PLAN

We have changed our program to allow more flexibility, more variety in the workouts, and WAY more potential for success! You will be able to choose each week from our current schedule:

CHALLENGE COACH

Challengers will be paired with a Challenge Coach who monitors progress, answers questions, helps with modifications, and encourages!

of the Challenge.

NUTRITION

Challengers will be provided with a paleo-inspired nutrition plan with weekly shopping lists, daily menus, and recipes.

UNTAMED MADAGASCAR

THE BEST PLACES TO STAY

ANAKAO OCEAN LODGE

WHY MADAGASCAR SAFARIS ARE TRULY UNIQUE

Madagascar is a destination like no other and has even been named the ‘8th continent’ for its enchanting beauty and resplendent breadth of diversity. An early breakaway from the earth’s single landmass Gondwanaland over 165 million years ago, this stunning island, located 250 miles off the coast of East Africa, is the world’s fourth largest. The majestic Red Island’s landscapes vary from palm and forestfringed beaches, to semi-arid deserts, limestone pinnacles, volcanoes and grassy plateaus. Combined with the immense diversity of the wildlife to offer, Madagascar is often referred to as the ‘Galapagos of Africa’, still providing to this day, one of the most unique and unheard of wildlife adventures left on the planet.

naturalworldsafaris.com/africa/ madagascar

ISALO ROCK LODGE

IHARANA BUSH CAMP

With a design that combines traditional Malagasy and African styles, this intimate camp offers you an authentic bush camp stay, about 16 kilometres from the town of Ambilobe. In a place rich with natural beauty, here you are totally in the wilderness, with no TV, no internet and no airconditioning.

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A beautiful modern retreat located high in the Sandstone Mountains, overlooking Isalo National Park in south west Madagascar, Isalo Rock Lodge provides the utmost in luxury during your stay. With magnificent views, a wealth of amenities and spacious suites, it sits in a wildlife-lovers paradise, where you can spot ring-tailed lemurs and giant chameleons among others.

ACTIVITIES

There are 7 sea front chalets lined along the coast and 13 sea view chalets a little higher up on top of a dune, predictably with incredible sea views! The 3 family chalets and the suite are all on the sea front. Chalets are all very bright, with large inviting windows welcoming in the beautiful panoramic views of the sea. The décor has been kept simple, using natural woods. The chalets themselves are in an unusual octagonal shape, made from white stone and thatched straw roofs, made to deliberately guarantee natural ventilation. Despite this, there is individually controlled air conditioning as well. There is a comfy seating area which can be transformed into a third bed if necessary and a small passageway leading to the bathroom. Other facilities include a mosquito net, strong box, mini bar and hairdryer. All chalets have a small private terrace.

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This is a real wildlife and nature lovers paradise and exploring Isalo National Park will bring you close to some beautiful flora and fauna. It is possible to see ring-tailed lemurs or Sifakas dancing and jumping, and giant chameleons and snakes. There are pools and waterfalls peppered throughout the park and hidden valleys to explore. You can explore by hiking, or in a 4x4 and there is also the opportunity to travel via horseback. Then there is nothing better after a day out in the wild, than watching the orange hues of the sunset as it highlights the unique forms of the landscape.

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wildconservation

Madagascar is classed as one of the world’s 17 megadiverse countries that are considered to be home to the majority of the worlds biodiversity

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70% 90%

Over 70% of the 250,000 wildlife species found in Madagascar are found nowhere else in the world

Madagascar Country in East Africa

Madagascar is a huge island nation off the southeast coast of Africa. It's home to thousands of animal species, such as lemurs, found nowhere else, plus rainforests, beaches and reefs. Near the busy capital, Antananarivo, is Ambohimanga, a hillside complex of royal palaces and burial grounds, as well as the “Avenue of the Baobabs,” a dirt road lined by massive centuries-old trees.

Capital: Antananarivo

Population: 24.89 million (2016) World Bank

Komodo Island

Indonesia located within the Lesser Sunda Islands

90% of the estimated 14,000 plants native to Madagascar are also found nowhere else

Komodo National Park lies in the Wallacea Region of Indonesia, identified by WWF and Conservation International as a global conservation priority area, and is located in the center of the Indonesian archipelago, between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores.

Komodo National Park includes three major islands: Komodo, Rinca and Padar, as well as numerous smaller islands creating a total surface area (marine and land) of more than 1,800 km2. As well as being home to the Komodo Dragon, also known as the Komodo Monitor, or Ora (to Indonesians), the park provides refuge for many other notable terrestrial species. Moreover, the Park includes one of the richest marine environments. Komodo Dragon on Rinca Island (Photo Credit: http://www.flickr.com/ photos/rachdian/5418187901/)

Indonesia Country in Asia

Indonesia, a Southeast Asian nation made up of thousands of volcanic islands, is home to hundreds of ethnic groups speaking many different languages. It’s known for beaches, volcanoes, Komodo dragons and jungles sheltering elephants, orangutans and tigers.

On the island of Java lies Indonesia's vibrant, sprawling capital, Jakarta, and the city of Yogyakarta, known for gamelan music and traditional puppetry.

Capital: Jakarta

Dialing code: +62

Currency:

Indonesian rupiah

Population:

261.1 million (2016) World Bank

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The presence of wildlife in our world is a treasure, one that we will never be able to reclaim if it disappears.

Wildlife around the world is increasingly threatened. Historically, one out of every one million species became extinct each year; since the Industrial Revolution in the mid-1800’s, this rate of extinction has increased rapidly. Recent studies have shown that rates of extinction are currently 10 to 100 times higher than normal and that the world is on the brink of a sixth mass extinction, the first since the time of the dinosaurs.

Roasted Delicata Squash with Tuscan Kale

3 delicata squash (about 3 pounds total)

1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pound bow-tie pasta

2 bunches Italian (lacinato) kale

1/2 cup pine nuts

1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Extra-virgin olive oil

Cut the squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut into 1-inch chunks (there's no need to remove the edible skin). Arrange on a baking sheet and spray or brush with olive oil. Season with the salt and pepper. Roast 10 to 15 minutes, until tender. Allow to cool.

Fill a large pot with water, add salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just tender. Drain, rinse and set aside.

Remove the leaves of the kale from the stems and cut into large pieces. Set up a steaming basket over boiling water and steam the kale just until it is bright green, about 2 minutes. Remove and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking and keep them bright green.

Toast the pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat until light brown, 3 to 5 minutes. (Stay nearby while you are toasting. Left unattended, the nuts can easily burn.)

Combine the pasta, kale, squash, and pine nuts in a large bowl. Toss, and then add the cheese. Taste and adjust the seasonings accordingly.

10 foods you must try this Winter.

1. Avocado Egg Salad - Completely mayo free and seriously amazing. It’s protein and fiber rich and contains all the healthy mono-unsaturated fats Avocados provide.

2. Pumpkin Alfredo - Savory pumpkin recipes are making their way to dinner tables everywhere. Pumpkins are a great source of vitamins, minerals and fiber so incorporating them into your diet is a smart choice.

3. Borscht - A traditional sweet and sour Ukrainian beet soup all wrapped up in a brightly-colored beef broth – incredibly healthy and tasty to boot!

4. Mashed Cauliflower - Forget the spuds and try a new take on this nutrient-packed vegetable. You might just be surprised.

5. Matcha Banana Bread - Matcha is finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves. Incorporating it into your banana bread batter gives an extra healthy kick of antioxidants.

10. Pho - This Vietnamese noodle soup’s complex flavors set it apart from other noodle dishes and make it one of the tastiest main course soups out there. Since its popularity has skyrocketed in the US, Vietnamese restaurants are popping up from coast to coast. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

6. Ramen Noodles - Take a new look at instant noodles and try one of the many healthy recipes which will change the way you think about these typically MSG laden bowls of blah.

7. Russian Tea - Okay, so it’s not a food, but this childhood favorite is easy to make and perfect for winter cold nights.

8. Hummus - Easy to prepare and healthy, this Middle Eastern chickpea dip is a great snack when paired with your favorite vegetables or chips. And unlike bean dip, the flavor varieties are endless.

9. Pawpaw - Also known as the Poor Man’s Banana, Pawpaws taste like a combination of mango and banana with a hint of melon and are packed with vitamin C. Look for them at your local farmers’ market until they become more commercially available.

Espresso-Scented Coffee Cake

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and diced, plus more for the pan

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups light brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

3/4 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1. Arrange a rack at center position and preheat the oven to 350 F. Butter the bottom and sides of a springform pan and then cut a sheet of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the pan. Place the paper in the pan and then butter the paper. Butter the sides and bottom of a ramekin and place, right-side up, in the center of the pan.

2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Add the diced butter and rub the mixture between your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs. Remove 3/4 cup to a small bowl and add the chopped pecans; set aside.

3. Add the baking powder, baking soda and salt to the large bowl with the flour mixture and stir to combine. In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, dissolved espresso, and vanilla and then stir them into the dry ingredients just until well blended. e batter should be quite thick.

4. Ladle half of the butter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle half of the nut mixture over the batter. Repeat with the remaining batter and nut mixture. Place the pan on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until a tester inserted into the area around the ramekin comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.

5. Cool the cake to room temperature, about 45 minutes. en run a sharp knife around the inside edge of the pan to loosen the cake. Run the knife around the outside of the ramekin to loosen it from the cake. Gently remove the ramekin and the sides of the pan. Dust the cake with confectioners' sugar, drizzle the glaze over the top, and serve.

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup buttermilk

1 egg, at room temperature

1 tablespoon instant espresso

dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Confectioners' sugar

Creamy Espresso Glaze (see below)

Creamy Espresso Glaze

3 tablespoons milk, plus more if needed

1 1/4 teaspoons instant espresso powder

3 ounces cream cheese at room temperature, broken into small pieces

1/3 cup confectioners' sugar

In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk and espresso powder until the espresso has dissolved. Add the cream cheese. With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the mixture until blended, and then gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar. e glaze should be smooth and thin enough to drizzle over the co ee cake. If too thick, thin with a teaspoon or more of extra milk.

FEB 15

February 25, 2018 Time: 8:00 PM

March 4, 2018 Time: 3:00 PM

Alabama Story The Illusionists - Live from Broadway

February 2 - 17, 2018

7:30pm; Sunday 2:00p, Clarence Brown Theatre

1714 Andy Holt Avenue

Knoxville, TN 37916

February 15, 2018. 7:30pm

Clayton Center for the Arts

502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy

Maryville, TN 37804

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Art & Wine: Sketching the Garden

February 17, 2018. 2pm - 5pm University of Tennessee Gardens

2518 Jacob Drive

Knoxville, TN 37996

18 17 JANAPR

Todd Snider with Rorey Carroll

February 18, 2018 8pm - 11pm

Bijou Theatre

803 South Gay Street

Knoxville, TN 37902

Clayton Center for the Arts

502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy

Maryville, TN 37804

Disney Live Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic

February 17, 2018. 2pm & 6pm

Knoxville Civic Auditorium

500 Howard Baker Jr. Avenue

Knoxville, TN 37915

Winter Farmers’ Market

January 27, 2018 to April 21, 2018

Central United Methodist Church

201 3rd Ave Knoxville, TN 37917

Tao: Drum Heart

Through simple, clever and charming humor aimed at satisfying that hunger, Tape Face has created one of the most accessible and enjoyable shows the world has ever seen. Mime with noise, stand-up with no talking ’ drama with no acting. Tape Face has to be seen to be believed. So what does he do exactly? Well, simply mentioning any aspect of this diverse show would be a disservice ’ the less you know the more you will enjoy this show.

Bijou Theatre 803 South Gay Street

Knoxville, TN 37902

The Harlem Globetrotters® are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-akind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 91 years. Throughout their history, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 122 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball experience.

Thompson-Boling Arena

1600 Phillip Fulmer Way Knoxville, TN 37996

7:30 pm March 1, 2018

TAO: Drum Heart is the latest production from TAO, internationally-acclaimed percussion artists. TAO’s modern, high-energy performances showcase the ancient art of Japanese drumming. While transfixing audiences worldwide, the Clayton Center is excited to welcome them back to North America. Combining highly physical, large-scale drumming with contemporary costumes, precise choreography, and innovative visuals, the performers of TAO: Drum Heart create an energetic and unforgettable production.

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Tape Face

Harlem Globetrotters

The Mountains Call.. The Mountains Call...

Events

Church on the Slopes

February 11, 18 and 25@ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

If you want to spend a Sunday on the mountain, but do not want to miss out on Church services.

Ladies Night at Ober Gatlinburg

February 13 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Ladies Night at Ober Gatlinburg Want to ski for free and help out a local charity at the same time?

Sunday Session: Air and Style – Feb 25th

February 25 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Sunday Session: Air and Style – Feb 25th @ 1PM Ober Gatlinburg’s traditional spring celebration returns for another season!

College Night at Ober Gatlinburg

March 2 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

College Night at Ober Gatlinburg Want to ski for free and help out a local charity at the same time?

Spring Fling at Ober Gatlinburg

March 4 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

ALL THINGS SNOW SKIING, SNOWBOARDING, TUBING AND PLAY

At Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area & Freestyle Terrain Park Ober Gatlinburg’s traditional spring celebration returns for another season!

Church on the Slopes

March 4 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

If you want to spend a Sunday on the mountain, but do not want to miss out on Church services.

APRIL 2018

EASTER MORNING SUNRISE SERVICE On The MOUNTAIN

April 1 @ 5:00 am - 10:30 am

Ober Gatlinburg Gatlinburg, TN + Google Map

Please come join us for this unique event, sponsored by the Gatlinburg Ministerial Association. The service will start at 6:30am

2018 Annual Bone Drop for Sevier Co.Humane Society

April 21 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Our Annual Bone Drop will be benefiting the Sevier County Humane Society! Tickets will be available to purchase soon.

Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area and Amusement Park offers mountaintop fun for visitors of all ages.

Ice skating, outdoor activities, shopping & dining...plus Skiing, snowboarding & tubing (winter).

OBER GATLINBURG

Ski Area & Amusement Park

1001 Parkway Suite 2

Gatlinburg TN, 37738

Email: fun@obergatlinburg.com

Phone: (865) 436-5423

Toll Free: (800) 251-9202

Gage Talent’s Holiday Fashion Show Raises Funds for Endangered South African Penguins

by Sarah Merrell

The lights shown and cameras ashed as over 80 models, ranging from kids to adults, strutted the runway in stylish black and white dresses and swimwear, gowns in holiday colors and dapper tuxedos.

Hosted by Gage Models & Talent Agency, the Holiday Fashion Show took place on Thursday, November 30 on the roof top of Downtown 211 in Knoxville’s Market Square and featured looks by The Gilded Gown, Regal Tuxedo, Xen by Rachele Swimwear, Legends of Hollywood and even had kids modeling shirts from the zoo’s gift shop. Attendees may have also spotted some penguins. Well, kids in penguin costumes.

While the fashion show didn’t have actual penguins waddling down the runway, it did bene t penguins that are very real—the penguins at Zoo Knoxville. The zoo is home to ve South African penguins who play an important role. Visitors to the zoo have the opportunity to see these penguins swim and dive, but they also learn about the penguins’ wild counterparts who are endangered. In 2010, National Geographic reported that African penguins are sliding towards extinction due to industrial shing around the Cape. Thanks to conservation and breeding programs at zoos like Zoo Knoxville, animals like the penguins will hopefully remain in our world for many years to come.

The fashion show drew about 100 attendees and raised over $2,000 that will go towards enrichment items for the zoo’s penguins.

“We love producing shows that are fashion for a cause,” said Gage Models & Talent Agency Owner Jaime Hemsley. “We’re thrilled that the fashion show bene ted the zoo and raised funds for the endangered penguins. We look forward to seeing them enjoy enrichment items that will improve their quality of life.”

To learn more about upcoming fashion events and shows through Gage Talent, visit www. gagetalent.com. For more information on Zoo Knoxville and to purchase tickets to the zoo, visit www.zooknoxville.org.

March 26-31 2018

Schedule

Monday-March26from6to8pm........TheKickoffEvent

Tuesday-March27.........ToBeAnnounced

Wednesday-March28from6to9pm........EmergingModelShowcase

Thursday-March29from6to9pm........HairandMakeupShow

Saturday-March31........TheGrandFinaleRunwayEvent

4pm-Children'sRunwayEvent

5pm-EmergingModelShowcase&StyleRunway

6pm-KnoxRocksRunway

7pm-CocktailHour

8pm-GrandFinaleCoutureRunway

Tickets GeneralAdmission-$45 VIP-$75...Includesguaranteedfrontorsecondrowseating (Limitedandwillsellout.Pleasepurchaseinadvance.)

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KFW is an art and fashion event with the ultimate goal of creating buzz and giving a relevant outlet to fashion houses, buyers and culture enthusiasts. KFW connects consumers with products and services that relate to fashion, beauty and luxury while showcasing incredible Knoxville talent and highlighting the rich fashion community that is thriving in Knoxville.

Check out Hushh’s Spring book for all of the Knoxville FashionWeek highlights and details!

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February 21, 2018

7:30PM

RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

Tennessee Theatre

RAIN celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band!

This mind blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to seeing the Beatles. Experience the worlds’ most iconic band and come celebrate 50 years of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band with RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES.

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville. 865-684-1200 www.tennesseetheatre.com

March 2 - 4, 2018 Various Times

THE WIZARD OF OZTHE SPECTACULAR NEW NATIONAL TOUR

Tennessee Theatre

There truly is no place like home as the greatest family musical of all time, the wonderful WIZARD OF OZ, twists its way into Knoxville! The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond. A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, THE WIZARD OF OZ will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys. Don’t miss the chance to travel Over the Rainbow and experience this national treasure on stage.

March 27, 2018 6:00PM

DISNEY JR. DANCE PARTY

Tennessee Theatre

Are you ready to DANCE?!? Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour is an ALL NEW interactive live concert experience. Sing along to Disney Junior’s greatest hits with your favorite characters: Mickey and the Roadster Racers, Sofia The First, Puppy Dog Pals, Elena of Avalor, Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, The Lion Guard and more! Kids of all ages and their families are invited to get up and dance, play games and join the biggest dance party around!

April 6 - 8, 2018 Various Times

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL

Tennessee Theatre

It began as one man’s story and is now Broadway’s musical. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and much more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Featuring classic songs such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” experience the story behind the music in the record-breaking smash hit MOTOWN THE MUSICAL!

Knox St. Patrick’s Parade Saturday, March 17, 2018

Parade starts at 1:00pm

The parade units will be staged on Howard Baker Jr. Blvd., travel up Church St. and turn right on Gay Street, continue over Summit Hill and make the sharp turn onto Jackson Ave. Give your unit enough room to make the turn. The parade will disband just past Barley’s in the parking lot on Jackson and Willow.

Limited parking is available in the Knoxville Coliseum Parking Garage “B” but may not be free because of events taking place at the Coliseum or Auditorium. There is no special parking for parade participants. We highly recommend carpooling because of the volume of traffic and limited space.

Downtown Knoxville

Atlanta's Hank & Cupcakes are only a two-piece, but theirs is a sound that's bigger, sonically richer and more viscerally galvanizing than that of any 12-piece funk ensemble or multiple-strat-toting metal outfit you could think to name. Married couple and Israeli ex-pats Sagit "Cupcakes" Shir and Ariel "Hank" Scherbacovsky call it "indietronic," but there's really no way words can do justice to their irrepressible and insistently hook-y brand of electronic indie-pop hybridized with deliriously danceable rock 'n' roll.

"We had just come out of being in another band, and we were experiencing a period of creative emptiness, where we just weren't sure what our next move should be," says Shir, explaining the band's genesis during a recent phone interview. "Ultimately, Hank & Cupcakes was born out of that boredom and uncertainty. The two of us just started rehearsing together, with no commitments other than to enjoy being 100 percent creative, just a bass and drums.

"We began exploring very deeply, and we found a way to make up for all the musicians that were 'missing' from our lineup. We don't do things in the traditional way a bassist or a drummer would do things. There's a lot of creativity and being unconventional involved in the way we approach our instruments."

Shir gives a good deal of the credit for crafting H&C's rafter-shaking, multi-dimensional racket to hubby Scherbacovsky and his ingenious fourstring manipulations. "He has this incredibly complex rig, like a mad scientist kind of thing,"

signed a recording contract from major label BMG.

But the idyll of having a major label record deal proved to be short-lived. "It was a situation where we had an album ready to come out, and all of a sudden, the label started questioning things," Shir says. "Then they demanded we bring in co-songwriters. And then they said the budget was gone. We were used to being involved in all aspects of our band, from business to music to promotion, but they didn't want us being our own leaders. They wanted to keep us out of the loop."

she says. "He splits every signal into four lines, with different effects. It makes his bass sound like a full band."

To be sure, the story of Hank and Cupcakes' crazy travelogue of a career, and of the consequent evolution of their one-of-a-kind, genreredefining sound is hella fascinating all by itself.

It began when Tel Aviv natives Scherbacovsky and Shir met while playing in a military band as members of the Israeli army back in 1999. They clicked both musically and personally, and played in a couple other projects together before marrying and moving to Havana to study jazz and indigenous Cuban music.

Their Cuban sojourn was cut short by the country's uneasy political climate, and thus the couple bounced back to Israel and undertook the aforementioned creative transformation before officially founding Hank & Cupcakes and moving to Brooklyn, NY in 2008.

Stateside, it wasn't long before H&C's emergent pop savvy and colorful, cathartic live sets built a buzz, turning the band into a minor New York legend. They started touring outside the state, traveling all over the U.S., playing CMJ and various other stops on the up-and-comers rock festival circuit before trekking abroad to Europe and the Middle East.

A publishing deal ensued, and then, on the eve of releasing their debut record, Hank & Cupcakes

Shir says the band managed to find a loophole in their contract, then secured their release in 2013 -- miraculously enough, with rights to the songs they had written still intact. Liberated, they went on to release their debut "Naked" independently in 2013.

Two more albums -- including 2014's "Cash for Gold" and last year's "Cheap Thrill" -- and a move to Atlanta later, and the buzz the band started building before the BMG derailment is mounting yet again. H & C learned to produce their own videos, and have since released a slew of video singles, several of them in conjunction with famed fashion photographer Javier Ortega.

The duo have also logged literally hundreds of dates on the road; they're currently gearing up for a four-month touring run, the end of which will see them head back to the studio to record songs for a fourth Hank & Cupcakes release in 2018.

"I think most of our growth has come thanks to playing all of those shows these last few years," Shir says. "We've become much more elaborate in what we do, and it's also helped our sound to grow much bigger. Our performance level has gone way up."

H&C : : : Written by Mike Gibson : : : H&C

February 15 - 16, 2018

7:30 PM

Valentine’s Weekend: Russian Passion

Ms. Gabrielian is a former 2014 Evelyn Miller Young Pianist Series featured artist who returns to Knoxville to perform Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini. The program concludes with Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, One Thousand and One Nights, also containing stories of Aladdin and Ali Baba. The clever maiden, Scheherazade, tricks the sultan into keeping her alive for 1,001 nights by telling him stories, by which time he falls in love with her and makes her his queen.

Tennessee Theatre

604 S. Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902

February 17, 2018

8:00 PM

Erick Baker with The Young Fables

Music has been one of the greatest blessings in my life. It’s taken me to parts of the world I would’ve never seen and connected me with people I would’ve never met. It’s given my life purpose. Without music, I may have never met the two greatest loves of my life, my wife, Amanda, and my daughter, Annabelle. However, at the same time, music almost tore my life apart.

-EB

Bijou Theatre 803 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902

Tennessee Theatre

604 S. Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902

music knoxville

March 5, 2018 8:00 PM

When Particles Collide

When Particles Collide, a full time touring duo from Maine will bring their original rock ‘n roll to the Preservation Pub on Monday March 5th. The Boston Globe says “This duo’s take on rock emphasizes the heavy, the loud, and the hooky. Their rip-roaring live sets are a showcase for the prowess of vocalist-guitarist Sasha, who brings together disparate subgenres through the power of her arena-ready swagger”

Preservation Pub 28 Market Square Knoxville, TN 37902

February 22, 2018. 7:30 PM

Brad PaisleyWeekend Warrior World Tour

Country music superstar Brad Paisley has announced the continuation of his highly successful Weekend Warrior World Tour with dates added in 2018. The 26-date tour will kick-off on January 25 in Los Angeles at STAPLES Center and extend through April, with more dates to be added. Special guests will be Broken Bow Records Platinum-selling artist Dustin Lynch, RED BOW Records hit-maker Chase Bryant and fast-rising star and multi-instrumentalist Lindsay Ell.

Thompson-Boling Arena 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way Knoxville, TN 37996 tbarena.com

Jason Mraz 8:00pm Mar 9, 2018

Jason Mraz has quietly amassed a diverse fan base throughout all parts of the globe. Since getting his start in coffeehouses in San Diego, Mraz has brought his positive message and soulful, folk-pop sound to rapt audiences around the world through his vibrant recordings, humorous live performances, and philanthropic efforts. Along the way, he has earned numerous platinum certifications for his various releases, made pop history with his record-breaking classic single, “I’m Yours” and “I Won’t Give Up,” racked up 2 Grammy Awards, won the prestigious Songwriter Hall of Fame Hal David Award, and sold out amphitheaters and arenas across the globe, including sell-outs at such iconic venues as The Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Garden, and London’s O2 Arena.

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