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6th Annual Mid-Appalachian Bonsai Kai Exhibit

Bonsai exhibit returning to ETSU museum
JOHNSON CITY – The Mid-Appalachian Bonsai Kai will once again host the Invitational Bonsai Exhibit at the East Tennessee State University and General Shale Brick Natural History Museum and Visitor Center at the Gray Fossil Site. The exhibit will be on display Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11-12, from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Date: 
September 11, 2010 - September 12, 2010
1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN 37615
Phone: 
423-439-3659
Fax: 
(423) 439-3658
info@grayfossilmuseum.com
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http://www.grayfossilmuseum.org

The Official Tennessee SuperGraphic Unveiling at the Gray Fossil Site

U-Haul is teaming up with the East Tennessee State University and General Shale Brick Natural History Museum and Gray Fossil Site to celebrate the official unveiling of the Tennessee SuperGraphic, showcasing an ancient red panda species previously unknown to science. Join us in honoring and commemorating the Gray Fossil Site, now home to the world’s most complete red panda fossil, during the site’s official three-year anniversary celebration.

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Official invitation
Date: 
August 28, 2010
1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN 37615
Phone: 
423-439-3659
Fax: 
(423) 439-3658
info@grayfossilmuseum.com
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http://www.grayfossilmuseum.org

Storytime at The Reece!

Storytime at the Reece:
August 11th and 25th, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

A summer program for children ages 4-10 in conjunction with Mountain Messages V Children can:
- listen to stories about quilts
- make their own quilts from scraps of paper or cloth
- draw pictures of quilts
- and write stories.

Admission is free!

For more information call 423-439-4392

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Storytime at The Reece
Date: 
August 11, 2010 - August 25, 2010
on the campus of East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: 
423-439-4392
Fax: 
(423) 439-4283
reecemus@etsu.edu
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Mountain Messages V: Everything Old is New Again

Exhibit Dates: July 13-September 16, 2010

"Everything Old is New Again" is the theme of this year's competition.
Works submitted will be judged by Melinda Bula, a nationally known fabric designer and quilter and
author of Cutting Garden Quilts.
Cash prizes will be awarded during the opening reception and gallery talk on July 29th.

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Quilt Exhibit, Quilt Competition, Mountain Messages V
Date: 
July 13, 2010 - September 16, 2010
The Reece Museum, on the campus of East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: 
423-439-4392
Fax: 
(423) 439-4283
reecemus@etsu.edu
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Chess

at the Johnson City Community Theatre in Johnson City. Chess,
Book by Richard Nelson, Lyrics by Tim Rice, Music by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson. Showdates: Dec 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18.
Auditions: Sunday, October 10, and Monday, October 11 at 7 p.m.
Contact: Kaeli Gardner, jcctchess@gmail.com
www.jcct.us

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Date: 
December 3, 2010 - December 18, 2010
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The Red Velvet Cake War World Premiere!

at the Johnson City Community Theatre in Johnson City. The Red Velvet Cake War World Premiere! By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. Showdates: October 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24.
www.jcct.us

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Date: 
October 8, 2010 - October 24, 2010
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Bagels & Barbeque: The Jewish Experience in Tennessee

Bagels & Barbeque:The Jewish Experience in Tennessee
July 6, 2010 to September 24, 2010

Opening Reception : July 8, 2010 5:30—7:00 pm at The Reece Museum.
Lecture: July 8, 6:00 pm, by Curator Candice Adelson, Exhibit Project Dir. Tennessee State Museum, "Documenting the Jewish Experience in Tennessee".

Lecture: September 2, 2010 5:30 pm, by Ned Irwin, University Archivist, Archives of Appalachia, “Cone & Adler: Old World Ways and a New World Business”.

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Date: 
July 6, 2010 - September 24, 2010
807 University Pky. Johnson City, TN 37614
Phone: 
423-439-4392
Fax: 
(423) 439-4283
reecemus@etsu.edu
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Tusks! Patch Program

The TUSKS! Patch Program is a great way for your little scientist to learn about the animals and ecosystems during the Ice Age through fun-packed, fascinating activities that will inspire them to continue to learn more about the Earth's past at the Gray Fossil Site.

The program is $10 per child. At the end of the program, each child will be awarded with a TUSKS! patch and granted access to the TUSKS! Ice Age exhibit for no additional charge.

Program schedule:
Grades PreK-K: Sunday, August 8 from 1-3 p.m.
Grades 1-3: Saturday, August 21 from 1-3 p.m.

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Date: 
August 8, 2010 - August 28, 2010
1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN 37615
Phone: 
423-439-3640
Fax: 
(423) 439-3658
webbjr1@etsu.edu
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Lakeside Concert Series

at Winged Deer Park Lakefront Festival Plaza - Foulding Amphitheatre. Pack a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a free concert on the lake for the entire family. Featuring:
July 15 (6-9pm) - Spirit of Soul Dance Band
July 22 (6-9pm) - Tennessee Green
July 29 (6-9pm) - Trey Hensley
Aug. 5 (6-9pm) - Jazz the Ripper
Aug. 12 (6-9pm) - Spoonful of Blues
Sept. 12 (6-9pm) - Johnson City Symphony
Sept. 23 (7-9pm) - Area High School Crum Lines
(423) 283-5815
www.johnsoncitytn.org/index.php?page=lakeside-cinemas-2

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Date: 
July 15, 2010 - September 23, 2010
Phone: 
423-283-5815
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1st Annual Vietnam Veterans Homecoming

at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, TN. After 40 years isn't it time they get the welcome home they deserve? Time was served and now its time to honor those that served during the Vietnam Era. Join us at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, TN, June 4th, 5th and 6th to "Welcome Home" these Veterans. Remember, All Gave Some and Some Gave All. All proceeds go to Homeless Veterans Organizations and Wounded Warrior Project.

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Date: 
June 4, 2010 - June 6, 2010
Phone: 
423-929-0712
vietnamveteranshomecoming@yahoo.com
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