Disney/Pixar
Jessie (Joane Cusack), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and Woody (Tom Hanks) try to set things right in "Toy Story 3."
Sin Ropas
KNOXVILLE — Friday, June 11
EXPLORE THE BLUES
Musician and historian Elijah Wald will discuss "The Blues: Roots and Branches" at 7 p.m. at the East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St.
Wald's presentation explores blues music in relation to other styles, examining connections to early 20th century genres like gospel, string bands and jazz, plus the influence of blues on later pop and rock.
Admission is $5. For information, call 865-215-8729.
Saturday, June 12
SIN ROPAS
Indie-rock duo Sin Ropas will entertain at 10 p.m. at Pilot Light, 106 E. Jackson Ave. The multi-instrumentalist pair is, from left , Danni Iosello and Tim Hurley (a veteran of bands Red Red Meat, Califone and Loftus). Roux-Ga-Roux will open the concert. Admission is $5. For info, visit www.thepilotlight.com.
Sunday, June 13
THE GREAT GREAT PINES
Knoxville acoustic duo The Great Great Pines will entertain at 8 p.m. at Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria, 200 E. Jackson Ave.
Check out the folksy sounds at www.myspace.com/thegreatgreatpines.
Monday, June 14
HAPPY HARD ROCK BIRTHDAY
The Hard Rock Cafe, 515 Parkway in Gatlinburg, will celebrate its "Founder's Day" with a "Burger Bash" all day on Monday, June 14.
The 1970s-themed party and silent auction will celebrate the restaurant chain's 1971 founding.
For information, call 865-430-7625 or visit www.hardrock.com.
Tuesday, June 15
OTIS GIBBS
Acoustic musician Otis Gibbs, of Indiana, will entertain during the WDVX Blue Plate Special noon-1 p.m. at the Knoxville Visitors Center, 301 S. Gay St.
The free performance will be broadcast live on WDVX 89.9 and 102.9 FM and online at www.wdvx.com.
The Woes
Wednesday, June 16
THE WOES
"Experimental" country-blues ensemble The Woes, left, will entertain at 10 p.m. at Preservation Pub, 28 Market Square.
The New York band's personnel fluctuates from 7 to 20, according to its website. No matter how many show up, they crank out rootsy get-on-your-feet type of tunes with banjos, horns and all manner of other devices. For samples of the band's sound, visit www.myspace.com/thewoes.
Drive-By Truckers
Thursday, June 17
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS
Contemporary Southern-rock ensemble the Drive-By Truckers, left, will headline the final Sundown in the City concert of the summer on Thursday, July 17, at Market Square. Eli Reed and the True Loves will open the evening at 7 p.m. Admission is free. For info, visit www.sundowninthecity.com.
RUBY JAMES DAY
Austin, Texas, musician Ruby James will entertain at noon during the WDVX Blue Plate Special, 301 S. Gay St., and at 10 p.m. at Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria, 200 E. Jackson Ave.
For information, visit www.rubyjames.com.
Disney/Pixar
Jessie (Joane Cusack), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and Woody (Tom Hanks) try to set things right in "Toy Story 3."
Friday, June 18
'TOY STORY 3'
America's favorite animated toys are back for another adventure in "Toy Story 3."
This time, Jessie, Buzz, Woody (voices of Joan Cusack, Tim Allen and Tom Hanks respectively) and their playroom pals are shipped off to a day-care center after their owner, Andy, departs for college. Soon enough, though, they realize they need to get back to Andy. The film is rated G.
Saturday, June 19
'ANNE OF GREEN GABLES'
The WordPlayers will present a stage adaptation of the classic tale of Anne Shirley, better known as "Anne of Green Gables," at 2:30 p.m. at the company's theater at 1540 Robinson Road at Middlebrook Pike.
The play will also be performed at 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, June 18-26, and Thursday, June 24; at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 23 and Saturday, June 26. Admission is $5-$10. For information, call 865-539-2490 or visit www.wordplayers.org.
Sunday, June 20
'CURTAINS'
The Tennessee Valley Players will present the musical "Curtains" at 3 p.m. at the Clayton Performing Arts Center at Pellissippi State Community College, 10915 Hardin Valley Road.
The play will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through June 27. For info, call 865-584-8173 or visit teennesseevalleyplayers.org.
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