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A Wurlitzer organ rests behind the The Dirty Guv'nahs, left to right, Michael Jenkins, Chris Doody, James Trimble, Justin Hoskins, Cozmo Holloway and Aaron Hoskins as they pose for a portrait at the Tennessee Theatre on Tuesday, August 16, 2011.
Photo by Amy Smotherman Burgess, KNS/2011
A Wurlitzer organ rests behind the The Dirty Guv'nahs, left to right, Michael Jenkins, Chris Doody, James Trimble, Justin Hoskins, Cozmo Holloway and Aaron Hoskins as they pose for a portrait at the Tennessee Theatre on Tuesday, August 16, 2011.
KNOXVILLE — Friday, Sept. 2: Dirty Guv'nahs and the Commonwealth
Knoxville rock band The Dirty Guv'nahs, left, will take to the stage with Scott Miller and the Commonwealth at 8 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St.
The Guv'nahs have made local-music magic before by filling the Bijou Theatre. Now they join forces with Miller and the gang to experience the mighty Tennessee. Admission is $22. For information, call 865-656-4444 or visit www.tennessee.com.
Saturday, Sept. 3: Those Crosstown Rivals
Self-proclaimed "feel-good rock and roll band" Those Crosstown Rivals, from Lexington, Ky., will perform at 10 p.m. at Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria, 200 E. Jackson Ave.
For info, visit www.thosecrosstownrivals.com.
Sunday, Sept. 4: ZZ Top
Texas trio ZZ Top will entertain at 7:30 p.m. at Harrah's Cherokee Casino, 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, N.C.
Admission is $50, $60 or $95. For info, call 800-745-3000 or visit www.harrahscherokee.com.
Monday, Sept. 5: Blue Plate Special
Acoustic-music fans can start the week off with folk and jugband tunes from some local musicians. The Knox County Jug Stompers and The Shaky Show will perform noon-1 p.m. during the WDVX Blue Plate Special at the Knoxville Visitors Center, 301 S. Gay St. The free live performance is also broadcast on WDVX 89.9 and 102.9 FM and online at www.wdvx.com.
Tuesday, Sept. 6: Tribute to Roger Stephens
Roger Stephens was the director of the University School of Music until passing away this past February. A celebration of his life will include remembrances and music at 7:30 p.m. at the Cox Auditorium in the Alumni Memorial Building, 1408 Middle Drive on the UT campus. For information, call 865-974-8935.
Wednesday, Sept. 7: Classic pop & soul
Jimmy Gilmer of The Fireballs, Dickey Lee and Clifford Curry will entertain at 9 p.m. at Babes Lounge in the Magnuson Hotel, 7621 Kingston Pike. Admission is $20. For info, call 865-693-8111.
Country singer-songwriter Elizabeth Cook hosts the "Apron Strings" radio show on Sirius XM's Outlaw Country channel.
Thursday, Sept. 8: Elizabeth Cook
Country singer-songwriter and Sirius XM radio host Elizabeth Cook, left, will entertain during a dinner concert at 7 p.m. at The Square Room, 4 Market Square. Cook's latest album is "Welder." She hosts the "Apron Strings" radio show 10 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays on Sirius XM's Outlaw Country channel.
Admission and dinner is $46, $52 or $58. For info, call 865-544-4199 or visit www.thesquareroom.com.
Friday, Sept. 9
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From left, Franz Drameh as Dennis, Alex Esmail as Pest, John Boyega as Moses, Jodie Whittaker as Sam and Leeon Jones as Jerome in the film "Attack the Block."
'Attack the Block'
A gang of tough inner-city kids in London turn from a life of crime to become heroes to repel an invasion of savage alien creatures in the science-fiction film "Attack the Block." The cast of the R-rate adventure includes Jodie Whittaker, John Boyega and Nick Frost.
Photo by John Ales
Nick Swardson plays Bucky Larson and Christina Ricci plays Kathy McGee in "Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star."
'Bucky Larson'
Bucky Larson (Nick Swardson) is a grocery bagger in a small town in the new film "Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star." When he discovers that his parents were once adult film stars, he heads for Los Angeles to continue the family legacy. The cast of the R-rated comedy also includes Christina Ricci, Don Johnson and Stephen Dorff.
Saturday, Sept. 10: Atomic Horns
The Atomic Horns is a 10-piece show band that plays a repertoire of rock, soul, rhythm and blues styles. The group will entertain 6-8 p.m. at The Cove at Concord Park, 11808 S. Northshore Drive in west Knox County.
Admission is free. For information, contact Knox County Parks and Recreation at 865-215-6600 or visit www.knoxcounty.org/parks.
Sunday, Sept. 11: 'Immersed in Color'
New York artist Sanford Wurmfeld will present a cyclorama-style installation in an exhibit titled "Immersed in Color" Sept. 11-Oct. 27 in the Ewing Gallery in the University of Tennessee Art & Architecture BUilding, 1715 Volunteer Blvd. on the UT campus.
A reception will be 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, in Room 109 of the art building. For info, call 865-974-3200.
© 2011, Knoxville News Sentinel Co.
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