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The Appalachian Equality Chorus presents Merry and Bright at the Bijou Theatre on December 20 at 8:00 PM and 21 at 2:00 PM! The chorus rings in the season with merry antics, bright costumes, twirling dancers, and your favorite holiday songs! Celebrate the diverse traditions that bring us joy and bring us all the feels!

The Appalachian Equality Chorus (formerly the Knoxville Gay Men's Chorus) was founded in 2012. Their mission is to use their voices, strengths, and individual gifts to create enriching musical experiences, promote inclusion, equality, and empathy, end hostility toward minority populations, and better our world through community partnerships. You can learn more about the Appalachian Equality Chorus at AppEqualityChorus.org

Tickets at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B006132AA463F91?

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, https://knoxbijou.org/

Friday, December 20, 2024
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Tennessee Theatre, 604 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902

The hippest concert of the season. Sparkling arrangements of holiday favorites in the style of Ellington, Basie and other jazz greats. Multi-instrumentalist Luther Allison joins the band along with other special guests. An event guaranteed to make your season bright!

https://www.knoxjazz.org/calendar/2024/12/20/a-swingin-christmas

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Knoxville. Get your tickets now to discover music inspired by the winter and the holiday spirit at Jackson Terminal under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Venue: Jackson Terminal
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant

Tentative Program

Holiday Medley – Various
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
The First Noël
Deck the Halls
O Holy Night – Adolphe Adam
Ma’oz Tzur – Traditional Hanukkah Song
The Snow is Dancing – Claude Debussy
The Seasons, Op. 37a – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
I. January. By the Hearth
XII. December. Christmas
The Skaters Waltz, Op. 183 (Les Patineurs) – Émile Waldteufel
Greensleeves (What Child is This) – Traditional
Holiday Medley
Joy to the World
Angels We Have Heard on High
Away in a Manger
The Nutcracker, Op. 71 – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Miniature Overture
Act I, Scene II: No. 2, March
Act II: No. 12d, Divertissement. Trepak, Russian Dance
Act II: No. 13, Waltz of the Flowers
Act II: No. 14c, Pas de Deux. Variation II, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Performers: Listeso String Quartet

https://feverup.com/en/knoxville/candlelight

Our concert series is back! Grab a friend on December 20th at 7pm & join us for an evening of music, tea and conversation with musician Taber Gable.

Taber Gable graduated from The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and later from The Juilliard School, Gable has been called on to perform alongside many great musicians such as: Marcus/E.J.Strickland, Terrace Martin, Jimmy Greene and Myron Walden. His new single "Not Long Ago" was released on October 11th 2024 under record label "La Reserve". In 2024, gable was appointed Assistant Professor of Jazz Piano at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

You don't want to miss our last show of the year!
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
https://www.thebottomknox.com/events-1/tiny-bookshop-concert-an-evening-with-taber-gable

Sip, sing and be merry! Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Monkey’s Bar
103 W. Depot Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
Info: mel.evans@insurefitrm.com

The Appalachian Equality Chorus invites you to join them for their highly anticipated annual holiday concert, Merry and Bright, presented by Choice Health Network–Positively Living. This festive celebration brings together a vibrant mix of traditional carols, modern holiday hits, and joyous performances that will leave you feeling warm and bright this holiday season. The Merry and Bright concert will take place on three dates:

• December 15th, 2024 at 4:00 PM at the ETSU Martin Center in Johnson City
• December 20th, 2024 at 8:00 PM at the Historic Bijou Theatre in Knoxville
• December 21st, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Historic Bijou Theatre in Knoxville

This year’s concert program promises a dynamic and heartwarming mix, with everything from timeless Christmas carols to modern holiday hits by artists like Kelly Clarkson, Cher, and the Indigo Girls. The chorus will be accompanied by twirling dancers, dazzling bright costumes, and a variety of merry antics that will delight audiences of all ages.
"We're thrilled to bring together a diverse set of holiday traditions that celebrate love, joy, and unity," said Bleu Copas, the Chorus' recently appointed executive director. "This concert is not only a chance to experience beautiful music but also to connect with the uplifting spirit of the season. Whether you're a fan of classic carols or contemporary hits, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!"

Tickets are now available for purchase at www.appequalitychorus.org. Don't miss the opportunity to make this holiday season a little Merry and Bright with the Appalachian Equality Chorus.

Connect with Knoxville’s maker community! Come back often for our ever-changing schedule of maker presentations, performances, markets and meet-ups. https://www.makerexchangeknox.com/happenings/

December 10, 9:30AM - 3:30PM Artist in Action – Valerie Pearce
December 10, 12:00PM - 8:00PM Artist in Action – Brian Melton
December 10, 3:30PM - 7:00PM Artist in Action – Deana Fulton
December 10, 5:00PM - 11:00PM Tavern Notes: Live Music at Maker Exchange (5:00-11:00 PM) Willow Osborne, Jesse Blue Eads, & Cody Bauer
December 11, 10:00AM - 3:00PM Artist in Action – Brian Melton
December 11, 5:00PM - 7:00PM Tavern Notes: Live Music at Maker Exchange (5:00-7:00 PM) Fiddles and Flatpicks
December 13, 5:00PM - 7:00PM Tavern Notes: Live Music at Maker Exchange (5:00-7:00 PM) Holiday Carolers
December 20, 5:00PM - 7:00PM Tavern Notes: Live Music at Maker Exchange (5:00-7:00 PM) Holiday Carolers

CURATED BY DOGWOOD ARTS AT WORLD’S FAIR PARK
710 Clinch Avenue, Knoxville TN 37902
General · Makers: 865-637-4561
Tavern: 865-934-2983
Coffee Shop: 865-934-2985
Event Space · Sales: 865-934-2963
info@makerexchangeknox.com

ADAPTED BY EDWARD MORGAN AND JOSEPH HANREDDY; MUSIC BY JOHN TANNER

Knoxville’s Most Beloved Family Tradition! For more than three decades, Knoxvillians have returned year-after-year to experience this timeless story of hope and redemption. This season, make 'A Christmas Carol' part of your holiday tradition. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll create a wonderful memory… and you will leave the theater with a warm heart and renewed spirit!

Clarence Brown Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Ave on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information/tickets: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.com