Roane State Community College

A listing of all the Music, Theatre, Arts, and Lecture events in and around 
Roane State Community College

FOUNDATION

Contact: Scott Niermann niermannsk@roanestate.edu

Spend An Evening with Steve Summers
Friday, Nov. 14 at 7:30
O’Brien Theatre, Harriman 
Steve Summers, Dolly Parton's Costume Designer & Creative Director, will be at Roane State on November 14th!! He'll be sharing his story and talking about his work with Dolly. Come hear from this Harriman native about his life in the entertainment industry.
As a bonus, a portion of the funds raised will benefit our music and theatre programs at the college. It's a win-win!!
You can grab your tickets at www.our.show/summersevening 

ART DEPT

Contact: Bryan Wilkerson wilkersonbs@roanestate.edu

Powers-Brown Art Gallery, Harriman Campus, O’Brien 225
Chelsie Blair Nunn presents her show Buoyant Matter 
Now through October 9 in the Powers-Brown Art Gallery, O-225 
MW 10:00-2:00pm or by appointment with wilkersonbs@roanestate.edu

RSCC Alumni Darlene Parks presents her exhibition of Mixed Media
November 6 through December 11 in the Powers-Brown Art Gallery, O-225
MW 10:00-2:00pm or by appointment with wilkersonbs@roanestate.edu

Annual Spring Student Art Show
March and April in the Powers-Brown Art Gallery, O-225
MW 10:00-2:00pm or by appointment with wilkersonbs@roanestate.edu

MUSIC DEPT

Contact: Brenda Luggie luggieb@roanestate.edu

Solo Class and Acting I Midterm Recital
Wed, Oct 8 @ 3pm
O'Brien Theatre Lobby, Harriman

RSCC Music Program Fall Showcase
Solo Class and Acting I Final Recital
Instrumental Concert
Wed, Dec 3 @ 3pm
O'Brien Theatre, Harriman

Roane Choral Society/RSCC Concert Choir
Appalachia
Concert: Sat, Dec 6 @ 3pm
South Harriman Baptist Church Sanctuary
Pre-show Lecture with Nashville composer Tim Sharp
Fri, Dec. 5 @ 6pm
South Harriman Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

Solo Class and Acting I Midterm Recital
Wed, March 4 @ 3pm
O'Brien Theatre Lobby, Harriman 

Roane Choral Society/RSCC Concert Choir
America
Sun, March 8 @ 3pm, Immaculate Conception Church (downtown Knoxville)
*There will be three other mini concerts by an auditioned group within the chorus called RCS Ambassadors
Feb 28 @ 3pm, United Church Chapel on the Hill, Oak Ridge*
March 1 @ 3pm, Bethel Presbyterian Church, Kingston*
March 7 @ 3pm, Church of the Resurrection, Loudon*

Sophomore Recital
Sun, April 26 @ 3pm
Princess Theatre, Harriman

RSCC Music Program Spring Showcase
Solo Class and Acting I Final Recital
Instrumental Concert
Sat, May 2 @ 1pm
Princess Theatre, Harriman

Roane Choral Society/RSCC Concert Choir
Earth
Sat, May 16 @ 3pm
Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church

THEATRE DEPT

Contact: Courtney Minton mintoncl1@roanestate.edu

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
November 20, 21 & 22 @ 7:00 PM
November 23 @ 2:00 PM
O'Brien Theatre, Harriman Campus
Tickets are available now at https://our.show/RSCCEarnest

The Music Man - Auditions: December 8 & 9, O’Brien Theatre

The Music Man by Meredith Willson
April 16, 17 & 18 @ 7:00 PM
April 19 @ 2:00 PM
O'Brien Theatre, Harriman Campus

ARTS & LECTURES

Contact: Melanie Hildebrandt hilderbreandtmc@roanestate.edu

Documentary Screening: “Counted Out: Math is Power”

November 18, 6pm in the Oak Ridge City room, A-111 on the Oak Ridge Campus.
We will have an 'after screening' conversation, including our own math professors.

Movie Nights at the Princess Theatre, Harriman

Indiana Jones, November 15, 7:00pm
TBA, February 7, 7:00pm
TBA, April 25, 7:00pm

Spring Research Symposium 
Faculty research presentation
March or April, TBA

ALSO SPONSORED BY RSCC

YOUTH ARTS UNITED 
Theatre, Music, Art for area youth 3rd – 12th grades
Contact Courtney Minton mintoncl1@roanestate.edu
• Comedian Jonnie W. Fundraiser for YAU on January 30, 2026 7:00pm, Princess Theatre
• Acting and Music classes for 3rd to 12th graders, new opportunities starting in January 2026
• Theatre camp June 8 – 13, 2026, Princess Theatre

ROANE CHORAL SOCIETY 
• See “MUSIC” above

BABAHATCHIE COMMUNITY BAND 
• Christmas Concert, December 12, 7:00pm, Princess Theatre, Harriman

TUBA CHRISTMAS
• December 13, 11:00am, Princess Theatre, Harriman

INFORMATION

Contact: Denise J. Cloyd • (865) 354-3000 ext. 4709 • cloyddj@roanestate.edu
• ART Contact: Bryan Wilkerson wilkersonbs@roanestate.edu
•  MUSIC Contact: Brenda Luggie luggieb@roanestate.edu
• THEATRE Contact: Courtney Minton mintoncl1@roanestate.edu
• ARTS & LECTURES Contact: Melanie Hildebrandt hildebrandtmc@roanestate.edu
• FOUNDATION Contact: Scott Niermann niermannsk@roanestate.edu

LINKS

Roane State Community College Web Page:
• Roane State Main Web Page: https://www.roanestate.edu/
Directions/Maps:
• Roane County Campus Driving Directions to:
• Harriman Campus Map Campus Map (PDF)
• O’Brien Theatre (See “Theatre/O’Brien, Building 6” on Campus Map above)
• Powers-Brown Art Gallery (See “Theatre/O’Brien, Building 6” on Campus Map above)
• Princess Theatre Princess Theatre Driving Directions
Art Gallery:
• Powers-Brown Art Gallery, O’Brien Building room 225: O'Brien Art Gallery
Princess Theatre:
• Princess Theatre: https://www.princessharriman.org/
• Events: https://www.princessharriman.org/events/
Facebook Pages:
• RSCC Theatre/Playmakers: https://www.facebook.com/RSCCTheatre/
• RSCC Music Department: https://www.facebook.com/roanestatemusic
• Humanities at Roane State: Humanities at ROANE STATE
• Youth Arts United: https://www.facebook.com/YouthArtsUnited
• Roane Choral Society: Roane Choral Society
• Babahatchie Band: Babahatchie Community Band
• Roane State Community College: Roane State Community College
Donations: 
• RSCC Foundation: Visual and Performing Arts
• RSCC Foundation Main Page: https://www.roanestate.edu/?5871-Roane-State-Foundation
Theatre Rental Information: 
• O’Brien Theatre: Theatre Specifications and Rental Information
• Princess Theatre: https://www.princessharriman.org/booking/