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Brad Blackwell
KNOXVILLE — Friday, Aug. 19: Brad Blackwell
Knoxville musician Brad Blackwell, left, was voted "Best Singer" in the 2010 Knoxville.com "East Tennessee's Best" readers' poll. Hear the tunes & tones that earned him the honor at 8 p.m. at Relix Variety Theatre, 1208 N. Central St.
Blackwell will open the show for headliners Stars Go Dim and A Rotterdam November. Admission is $10 in advance, $14 at the door. For info, call 865-474-1017 or visit www.relixvariety.com.
Saturday, Aug. 20: Smokin' Day Festival
The Smokin' Day Fest will feature Austin musician Seth Walker, local legends the Detroit Daddies, R&B band Groove Therapy and Texas Tony and the Tornado Ramblers at Sweet P's Barbecue & Soul House, 3725 Maryville Pike.
Elvis impersonator Allen Lemmons will perform his Las Vegas style Elvis act throughout the day.
Admission is $20 in advance, $25 on the day of the fest. Tickets are available online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Sunday, Aug. 21: 'Best Kept Secrets' of comedy
NYC comedians Andrew Schulz, Dan Frigolette, Adam Chisnall and Joe Zielinski will perform at 8 p.m. in The Speakeasy on the second Floor of Preservation Pub, 28 Market Square.
University of Tennessee student Riley Fox will host the event. Admission is $5.
Monday, Aug. 22: Hudson River Plane Crash Survivor
Vallie Collins was among the passengers of U.S. Airways Flight 1549 when it crashed into the Hudson River on Jan. 15, 2009. She will share details of her experiences in a talk at 7 p.m. at the Blount County Public Library, 508 N. Cusick St., Maryville.
Collins lives in Maryville with her husband and three children.
Admission is free. For info, call 865-982-0981 or visit www.blountlibrary.org.
Tuesday, Aug. 23: Six Organs of Admittance
Guitarist Ben Chasny performs in the vein generally known as "psych-folk" under the moniker Six Organs of Admittance. If you've never heard of that style of music, you should know that it's acoustic (more or less) and off the beaten path. Chasney also throws in some droning tones, chimes and percussion.
Experience the music at 10 p.m. at Pilot Light, 106 E. Jackson Ave. Donovan Quinn will open the show. Admission is $10.
From left, David Rawlings and Gillian Welch.
Wednesday, Aug. 24: Gillian Welch and David Rawlings
Acoustic guitar-and-vocals Americana duo Gillian Welch and David Rawlings will entertain at 8 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St.
Welch is known for her soulful vocals and stark storytelling. Rawlings adds harmonies and stellar guitar playing.
Admission is $34.50. For info, call 865-656-4444 or visit www.tennesseetheatre.com.
Thursday, Aug. 25: Jack's Mannequin
Musician Andrew McMahon has been through a lot in the last few years. After his old band Something Corporate took a break in 2004, he began recording under the name Jack's Mannequin, toured with Weezer and other big names and released a documentary about his treatment and recovery from leukemia.
Now preparing to release his third album, "People and Things," McMahon will bring his Jack's Mannequin show to town at 8 p.m. at the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Admission is $25 in advance, $27 at the door.
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"Our Idiot Brother"
Ned Rochlin looks for the good in every situation and in everyone, which often puts him at odds with the world around him -- especially ...
Rating: R for sexual content including nudity, and for language throughout
Length: 90 minutes
Released: August 26, 2011 Nationwide
Cast: Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Mortimer, Steve Coogan
Director: Jesse Peretz
Writer: Evgenia Peretz, David Schisgall
Friday, Aug. 26: 'Our Idiot Brother'
Paul Rudd, left, plays the title character in the new film comedy "Our Idiot Brother."
Ned (Rudd) is a not-too-bright, and painfully honest, organic farmer who has to live with his sisters after getting kicked off the farm. The cast includes Zooey Deschanel, Emily Mortimer and Elizabeth Banks. The film is rated R.
Saturday, Aug. 27: Connie Smith
Country-music singer Connie Smith, the 2011 artist-in-residence at the Country Music Hall of Fame, will perform a free in-store show at 3 p.m. at Disc Exchange, 2615 Chapman Highway.
Smith's latest album, titled "Long Line of Heartaches," is scheduled for release on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
James McMurtry
Saturday, Aug. 27: James McMurtry
Singer-songwriter James McMurtry, left, and band will headline a concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at The Shed at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson, 1820 Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville. Blues singer-guitarist Leticia Wolf will open the show. Admission is $20. For info, call 865-977-1669 or visit www.smh-d.com.
Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 27-28: Pro Wakeboard Tour
The top wakeboarders from around the world will show off their stuff 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, on the downtown Knoxville waterfront near Volunteer Landing.
Admission is $5-$13 at the gate. Adult admission is $7 through online purchase. Participants will also attend a public awards party at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28. For info, visit www.prowakeboardtour.com.
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