The Grove Theatre

Oak Ridge, TN

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The Historic Grove Theatre in Oak Ridge holds a rich history of memories for many in the East Tennessee area. Constructed during the Manhattan Project & recently renovated, the theater is home to numerous local arts organizations. It is currently owned and operated by High Places Community Church.

2025 Flatwater Storytelling Festival
Jun
6
to Jun 7

2025 Flatwater Storytelling Festival

Get ready for the 2025 Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival! This June 6-7, experience the magic of live storytelling with three incredible voices: Bil Lepp, a Flatwater Festival veteran, The Rev. Robert Jones, returning from Detroit, and a new voice to the festival, Anne Shimojima, from Chicago. 

For more information about the festival, schedule details or this year’s storytellers, go to www.flatwatertales.com.

Tickets are $15 (+ online fee) for adults, or $5 (+ online fee) for children. Choose from one of four unique performances - or see all four shows for the price of three by purchasing the Full Tales Pass!

Click here to pre-order your tickets today!

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Secret Cellar Wine Tasting
Jun
21
6:00 PM18:00

Secret Cellar Wine Tasting

A unique fundraising event for the Grove Theater to help us make much needed repairs!

Bring two bottles of the same wine, and you could take home a whole cellar full of wine! 1 Bottle for tasting and 1 bottle is for the cellar! You will judge the wines and the person that brings the Best Wine wins the cellar.

Tickets: $75 in advance $85 at the door.

*ONLY THOSE WHO BRING WINE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE CELLAR

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Dot the Hypnotist
Jul
12
8:00 PM20:00

Dot the Hypnotist

This family-friendly comedy hypnosis show turns volunteers into stars and makes YOU part of the experience! Doors open at 7 - show begins promptly at 8!

Tickets are $25 and available for at Eventbrite starting June 1st.

Use promocode EARLYBIRD to save 40% off your ticket price until July 1st.

Use promocode DOT to save 20% from July 1st until July 11th.

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ORCMA Coffee Concert - (free!)
May
11
3:00 PM15:00

ORCMA Coffee Concert - (free!)

The Coffee Concerts, presented by the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association (ORCMA), are a delightful series of free concerts featuring talented local artists. Held in Oak Ridge, TN, these concerts offer the perfect blend of beautiful music and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, making them a beloved part of our community’s cultural calendar.

​​Accessibility: We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy live music. Our Coffee Concerts are free and open to the public, ensuring that music is accessible to all members of our community.

Showcasing Local Talent: The series highlights the incredible talent of local musicians and singers, providing them with a platform to share their artistry with a wider audience.

 Diverse Repertoire: Each concert features a varied program, from classical masterpieces to contemporary favorites and everything in between, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.

We invite you to join us for an upcoming Coffee Concert! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy great music and community spirit.

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Creative Edge Spring Dance Recitals
May
9
to May 10

Creative Edge Spring Dance Recitals

Creative Edge Dance Studio presents their 2025 Spring Dance Recital!

Tickets for ages 13+ are just $15 (children age 12 and under are free) and cover all three shows!

Tickets are available at the door on the day of the performance - or -

Click here to purchase tickets today!

  • Friday, May 9th @ 7:00 pm - "Anastasia"
    Advanced Ballet, Ballet C, Ballet D/E, Pointe 1, and Pre-Pointe

  • Saturday, May 10 @ 11:00am - “Twist and Shout”

    Preschoolers; Ballet A & B; Jazz A, B, & C; Tap A, B, & C; 
    Hip Hop 1; Lyrical 1, Competition Mini Team;
    ​Competition Solos, Duets, Trios

  • Saturday, May 10 @ 5:00pm - “My Way”

    Adult Tap, Advanced Hip Hop, Advanced Jazz,
    Advanced Tap, Hip Hop 2, Hip Hop 3, Intermediate Jazz, Intermediate Tap, Jazz D, Jazz E, Lyrical 2, Lyrical 3, Musical Theater 1 & 2, Tap D
    Competition Junior and Senior Teams
    Senior Solos

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"A Bag Full of Fables" - presented by SAIL youth theater
Apr
25
to Apr 26

"A Bag Full of Fables" - presented by SAIL youth theater

Join SAIL’s lively troupe of young actors and Aesop—who may be long gone from this earth, but is still the life of the party!—as they bring to the stage the tried and true stories of, “The Fox and the Crow,” “The Fox and the Grapes,” “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing,” and “The Sun and the Wind.”

2 SHOW TIMES! Friday, April 25th @ 6:30pm - OR - Saturday, April 26th @ 6:30pm

TICKETS: $7 - or - $25/family; purchase at the door or online at www.ticketsource.us/symbiosis-arts-interactive-learning-llc

SAIL is a unique Christian arts school cooperative that provides artistic and collaborative experiences which present students with the opportunities to navigate through the creative process in their personal and professional futures.

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Tune Junkie Weekend
Feb
7
to Feb 9

Tune Junkie Weekend

Tune Junkie weekend is an annual music festival celebrating traditional Irish music. There are workshops for musicians who want to know more about Traditional Irish Music, as well as a Ceili Dance and Showcase concert for everyone to enjoy.

- -Friday -

Friday night kicks off the fun with an open house and potluck dinner, followed by a Ceili Dance ($5 at the door) and Irish Session. Doors open at 6pm so people can register for the weekend, purchase tickets for the Saturday night concert, meet the teachers and other participants, and enjoy some great food/drink. (Beer tickets will be for sale, along with coffee/tea/water; feel free to bring a dish to pass!) The Ceili Dance is from 8-10pm, with more great music to follow!

- Saturday -

Saturday consists of workshop sessions throughout the Grove Theater to teach Irish whistle, fiddle, guitar, bodhran, storytelling and more! There is also a slow session to help teach tunes and introduce players to the Irish session community.

On Saturday night, musicians from all over the southeast and east coast come together for a fantastic show of Irish tunes and songs! Following the concert, all of the weekend’s participants will gather for one last session and play…well, until they are done! Concert begins at 7pm - doors open at 6pm.

- Sunday -

Sunday morning - workshop participants are invited to a brunch and farewell session at Boyds Jig and Reel Pub. ($15 for buffet brunch and coffee - drink specials are extra.)

Tickets and Pricing:

  • Concert tickets are $20 if pre-ordered - or $25 the day of the concert

  • The workshops cost $60 to attend; and there is an additional Master Class with John Skelton that costs $25.

  • A weekend pass (covering the concert, dance, workshops - everything!) is just $75.

  • To register and purchase tickets online, head over to https://www.tradknox.com/tunejunkieweekend and click the link at the upper right corner of the page!

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Droves at the Grove: Hurricane Helene Concert Benefit
Jan
11
3:00 PM15:00

Droves at the Grove: Hurricane Helene Concert Benefit

Come enjoy an all-day jam with your favorite local bands - and help raise money for Hurricane Helene relief!

Bands include: Seven Year Sideshow, Stone Hollow, Whisper 13, No Return Address, Double Jointed, Back For Blood, Once More Again and Legacy of Kaa!

Check out their Facebook event page for more information - https://www.facebook.com/events/1300785511048561?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

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Creative Edge Dance Recitals
Dec
20
5:30 PM17:30

Creative Edge Dance Recitals

Creative Edge Dance Studio presents their 2024 Christmas Recital!

5:30 pm - "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"
Preschoolers, Ballet/Tap A, B, and C, Beginning Jazz,
Hip Hop 1, Tap C, Jazz C, Lyrical 1

8:00 pm - "White Christmas"
Adult Tap, Advanced Ballet, Advanced Hip Hop, Advanced Jazz,
Advanced Tap, Ballet D/E, Hip Hop 2, Hip Hop 3, Intermediate Jazz, Intermediate Tap, Jazz D, Lyrical 2, Lyrical 3, Musical Theater 1 & 2,  Pointe 1, Pre-pointe, Tap D

Tickets Information:

Ages 13 and up $10
Ages 5 -12 $5
Please note one ticket per guest covers you for both performances. Dancers that would like to attend any performance they are not in do not require a ticket.
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Tickets may be purchased in advance via Paypal or Venmo, using the ID information below: (Please note with your payment how many tickets you are purchasing!)
Paypal: @creativeedgedance297
Venmo: @creativeedgedancestudio
You may also purchase tickets in person at the studio.

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Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov
28
11:00 AM11:00

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

High Places Community Church is sponsoring a free thanksgiving dinner event for the Oak Ridge community. (Though please note - its regular website is not being monitored this year.)

Donations and volunteers to help make this event possible are always welcome! If you’d like to help spread some love and participate this year - or if you have any questions - please call or text 865.425.0501. Thank you!

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Jenn Cristy Concert
Nov
8
7:00 PM19:00

Jenn Cristy Concert

Back by popular demand…come hear singer, pianist, songwriter and recording artist, JENN CRISTY!

Jenn and Eric are electric together (despite being acoustic!) and bring unplugged energy that is hard to contain. Everyone who attended last year has been begging for their return -- and here they are! After years of traveling with John Mellencamp, Oak Ridge's own returns with her bestie Eric Brown, who is a Springsteen tribute artist and world-class guitarist, returning to rock the night away at the Grove Theater with music that heals and unites!

Opening Music from Chris Durman and Steve White, also known as Smiley and the Love Dog!

Doors open at 6:30 with FREE food/snacks and a paid beer garden.

Show begins at 7:00 PM sharp!! (Intermission on the hour.)

Tickets are $11.99 on Eventbrite. Purchase them HERE —-> www.eventbrite.com

To find out more about Jenn’s music, visit her website: www.jenncristy.com.

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Lighthouse Youth Theater presents, "Anastasia"
Oct
25
to Oct 26

Lighthouse Youth Theater presents, "Anastasia"

Anastasia follows the journey of Anya, a young woman with amnesia who embarks on a quest to uncover her true identity. With the help of two charming conmen and a lovable ex-aristocrat, Anya sets out to prove that she is the long-lost Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, the sole surviving member of the Russian royal family.

From the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, this new musical weaves together themes of love, home, family, and the inspiring power of hope.

Show Dates:

Oct. 25 - 10:00 am and 7:00 pm

Oct-26, 2024 - 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Click on link for tickets: https://www.lytknox.com/anastasia-info

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"She Has a Tribe"
Oct
12
7:00 PM19:00

"She Has a Tribe"

Motivational poet Rhea Carmon will be performing with Coy Kindred, Liz Mitchell, Aneja Raiteri, and Shekita Driskill in She Has a Tribe, a choreopoem about the importance of sisterhood in life. The performance emphasizes the importance of art, poetry, and friendship in sustaining healthy bonds.

The event will be hosted at the Historic Grove Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 7:00pm.

You will want to attend this show with your sister-friends whether are new or you have known them for years. Come cry with us, come laugh with us, come bond with us.
Tickets will be available at the door on the day of the show; to find out more or to pre-order tickets, contact Rhea Carmon at info@rheacarmon.com.

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Secret City Improv Fest: Sept. 27-29
Sep
27
to Sep 29

Secret City Improv Fest: Sept. 27-29

The Secret City Improv Festival is BACK in 2024 with an incredible lineup of improv comedy shows and workshops! Whether you are simply in the mood for a great show - or you want to join in the fun - this year truly offers something for everyone!

SHOWS: Purchase a $10 day pass (+ applicable fees if bought online) to enjoy a whole day’s worth of shows - or buy a weekend pass and don’t miss a moment! Friday night features 3 unique shows, and Saturday has 4 additional performances throughout the afternoon/evening.

For a list of comedians and to purchase tickets in advance, go to https://secretcityimprovfest.square.site/product/secret-city-improv-comedy-festival-tickets/8

WORKSHOPS: Improv comedy doesn’t just invite a little “audience participation” - it thrives best when everyone plays along! Sign up for a workshop or masterclass on Saturday - or come for a comedic mini-retreat on Sunday! Pre-registration is required; go to https://secretcityimprovfest.square.site/shop/workshops/4 for all the details.

FREE FUN @ THE LIBRARY: Thanks to generous sponsors, plenty of free events will also be happening throughout the weekend at the Oak Ridge Public Library.

For ALL the details - head over to https://secretcityimprovfest.com/

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