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Roane State Presents - Performing and Visual Arts

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Note: All performances subject to change. Check website periodically for updated information.

For tickets or information call the phone number listed by each event. Roane State provides the venue for each event but is not necessarily the sponsoring entity.

Humanities Division Events

Roane State Presents:

Performing, Visual, and Literary Arts, Spring, 2023

“The Indelible Coal Creek War and Mining History: Grasp the Impact” Lecture, Feb. 9, 12:30pm, RSCC Oak Ridge Campus City Room

Barry Thacker of the Coal Creek Watershed Foundation, Inc., will give the special lecture in the City Room (A-111) at 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 9. Among the topics discussed will be the Coal Creek War and the mining disasters at the Fraterville and Cross Mountain mines. The Coal Creek War was an 1890s uprising in Anderson County, which occurred after coal miners in the area were replaced by convicts leased out from the state prison system. The Fraterville and Cross Mountain mining disasters, in 1902 and 1911 respectively, killed a combined 300 miners and are among the worst mining disasters in U.S. history. Thacker, a Knoxville engineer, founded the Coal Creek Watershed Foundation, Inc., in 2000. Over the years, the foundation has awarded college scholarships to students who attended Briceville Elementary School.

Brought to you by Roane State Arts and Lectures Committee.

Thursday, February 9, 12:30 PM

Roane State, Oak Ridge Campus, City Room A-111, 701 Briarcliff Ave. Oak Ridge

Free Admission
 

Casablanca - Movie on Feb. 10, 7:00 pm, Princess Theatre

Doors open at 6:00pm. Please join us for pre-movie music provided by the RSCC Jazz Band and Tastings provided by Chef Angel Thomas. Brought to you by Roane State Arts and Lectures Committee.

Friday, February 10, 7:00 PM

Princess Theatre, 421 N Roane Street, Harriman

Free Admission
 

Robin Hood and His Merry Men - Roane County Children’s Theatre, Feb. 24, 25, 7:00pm

Prince John has decreed that the citizens of Nottingham pay weekly taxes or face the penalty of death. His decrees are enforced by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. The citizens think that all hope is lost until they hear word of a noble hero, Robin Hood of Locksley. Robin Hood, with the help of his merry men, rob from the rich, give to the poor, and save the fair Maid Marian.

Friday, February 24, 7:00 PM

Saturday, February 25, 7:00 PM

The Princess Theatre, 421 N Roane Street, Harriman

Free Admission
 

“Inseparable: Oak Ridge History and the Manhattan Project” Lecture, Feb. 28, 12:30pm, RSCC Oak Ridge Campus City Room

Ray Smith, retired Historian of the Y-12 National Security Complex will present on Oak Ridge history and the Manhattan Project. Brought to you by Roane State Arts and Lectures Committee.

Tuesday, February 28, 12:30 PM

Roane State, Oak Ridge Campus, City Room A-111, 701 Briarcliff Ave. Oak Ridge

Free Admission
 

RSCC Music Student Solo Class Mid-Term Recital, March 2, 2:00 pm, O’Brien Theatre Lobby

Take a short break in the day to see Roane State student soloists perform a variety of vocal and instrumental works.

Thursday, March, 2:00 PM

O’Brien Theatre Lobby, RSCC Harriman Campus, 276 Patton Lane, Harriman

Free Admission

YouTube livestream: https://youtu.be/FTZiZwdvm6Q
 

Celebrating Through Music, Roane Choral Society / Oak Ridge Chorus / Roane State Concert Choir / UTK Concert Choir, March 4, 7:00 pm, First Baptist Church, Kingston

Roane State Concert Choir members join the Roane Choral Society and Oak Ridge Chorus in a chronological program of celebratory selections from the Renaissance to the present! The concert culminates in a performance of Dr. André Thomas’s gospel inspired Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy with guest musicians, including University of Tennessee Knoxville Concert Choir under the direction of Dr. Khyle Wooten. 

Saturday, March 4, 7:00 PM

First Baptist Church, 215 N Kentucky St., Kingston

$15 suggested donation

YouTube livestream: https://youtu.be/tI76hzdsliM
 

Babahatchie Band/RSCC Concert Band Concert, March 5, 3:00pm, Harriman HS Auditorium

Join us for an evening of popular concert music.

Sunday, March 5, 3:00 PM

Harriman High School Auditorium, 920 N Roane Street, Harriman

Free Admission
 

“History of Harriman” Lecture, March 31, 7:00pm, Princess Theatre

RSCC Professor John Brown, the author of Harriman (Images of America series) will present stories of Harriman History. Come join us and meet the author. The book will also be available for purchase. Brought to you by the Arts and Lectures Committee.

Friday, March 31, 7:00 PM

The Princess Theatre, 421 N Roane Street, Harriman

Free Admission

Sophomore Recital, April 1, 12:00pm, Princess Theatre
The RSCC Music Program presents the final recital of Laura Jones, Soprano, and Erick Tallent, guitar, before graduating with and Associate of Science degree.

Saturday, April 1, 12:00 PM

The Princess Theatre, 421 N Roane Street, Harriman

Free Admission
 

Book of Appalachia by Dr. Ralph Monday, April 5, 2:00pm, RSCC Oak Ridge Campus City Room

Writers at Roane State presents Dr. Ralph Monday in a presentation of his new book of poetry: Book of Appalachia.

Wednesday, April 5, 2:00 PM

Roane State, Oak Ridge Campus, City Room A-111, 701 Briarcliff Ave. Oak Ridge

Free Admission
 

Annual Juried Student Art Show, April 10 - 20, Power-Brown Art Gallery

Join us in celebrating Roane State student artists featured through this annual competition! Many student artists will be in attendance at the closing reception and “for sale” works may be purchased.

Closing Reception and Awards Ceremony: April 20, 12:00PM

Powers-Brown Art Gallery, O'Brien Building O-225, 276 Patton Lane, Harriman

Free Admission https://academics.roanestate.edu/art/gallery/
 

The Miracle Worker - RSCC Playmakers, April 14, 15, 21, 22, 7:00pm, April 23, 2:00pm

This classic tells the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, blind, deaf and mute Helen Keller. Trapped in a secret, silent world, unable to communicate, Helen is violent, spoiled, almost sub-human, and treated by her family as such. Only Annie realizes that there is a mind and spirit waiting to be rescued from the dark, tortured silence.

Friday, April 14, 7:00 PM

Saturday, April 15, 7:00 PM

Friday, April 21, 7:00 PM

Saturday, April 22, 7:00 PM

Sunday, April 23, 2:00 PM

O’Brien Theatre, RSCC Harriman Campus, 276 Patton Lane, Harriman

Free Admission
 

Music Department Student Showcase Concert, April 19, 4:00 pm, Princess Theatre

End your workday with the Roane State Instrumental Ensembles as they perform a variety of jazz, pop, folk, and bluegrass tunes.

Wednesday, April 19, 4:00 PM

Princess Theatre, 421 N Roane Street, Harriman

Free Admission

YouTube livestream: https://youtu.be/D1XWs0jcgPg
 

RSCC Music Student Solo Class Final Recital, April 27, 2:00 pm, Princess Theatre

Take a short break in the day to see Roane State student soloists perform a variety of vocal and instrumental works.

Thursday, April 27, 2:00 PM

Princess Theatre, 421 N Roane Street, Harriman

Free Admission

YouTube livestream: https://youtu.be/O2DgzRQIZEg
 

Celebrating 50 Years!, Roane Choral Society / Roane State Concert Choir, May 7, 3:00 pm, Princess Theatre

Roane Choral Society celebrates 50 years of community singing with a program packed with special guests and music! Including charter chorus members, previous director Dr. Angela Batey, 2023 RCS Music Education in Schools grant winning choirs, Roane Choral Society Children’s Choir, pianist Slade Trammell, and a brand new commissioned work “In This Moment, We Sing” with lyrics by Roane State Adjunct Professor Amanda Peavyhouse and music by well-known Knoxville composer John Purifoy!

Sunday, May 7, 3:00 PM

Princess Theatre, 421 N Roane Street, Harriman

$15 suggested donation

YouTube livestream: https://youtu.be/5WgD5MOAVSE

Community Events

Princess Theatre Events: 

https://www.princessharriman.org/events/

O'Brien Art Gallery Schedule

See the O'Brien Art Gallery for specific dates and exhibits.

Or contact:
Bryan Wilkerson
Associate Professor of Art and Design and gallery director
(865) 882-4649
wilkersonbs@roanestate.edu

Contact: 

Denise J. Cloyd • (865) 354-3000 ext. 4709 • Click name for email address

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