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.

Toybox Variety Show
Aug
1
7:00 PM19:00

Toybox Variety Show

Do you enjoy macabre and ultra-creative theater arts? Maybe you’re a Tim Burton fan? If so - check out the creative work of “Toybox Theater” on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@TOYBOXTHEATRE) and then come see a variety show like no other!

Toybox, “America's Favorite Cartoon Witch,” will be performing LIVE at the Grove Theater with puppet shows, comedy, storytelling, and a unique traveling toy store.

Tickets are $20 - available for presale on Eventbrite——-> HERE

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Arts of August
Aug
23
6:30 PM18:30

Arts of August

Come check out a GREAT benefit concert - featuring live music from Blue Willow - Analog Kid - Gavin Kat - Eye Candy - Darrow - Sunkiller - DYBBUK - Image Club - and more!

Vendors will also be selling art, music, vinyl and delicious food!

Tickets are $12, with $1 of every ticket going to support a great cause, “Love Learning Music”! To preorder your ticket today, head over to Eventbrite——> HERE

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Comedy at the Grove: Brandon Rainwater
Sep
5
8:00 PM20:00

Comedy at the Grove: Brandon Rainwater

Comedy at the Grove welcomes Brandon Rainwater to the stage - and invites YOU to come enjoy a night of clean, hilarious standup comedy.

Brandon Rainwater is a stand-up comedian and content creator with over a million followers across social media. Featured on Time.com, Yahoo, and People Magazine, Brandon is known for his Southern charm, high-energy stage presence, and relatable takes on parenting and everyday life. His mix of heart, humor, and generational jokes keeps audiences laughing and coming back for more.

Tickets are just $20 and available for presale on Eventbrite——>HERE!

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Droves at the Grove
Sep
6
3:00 PM15:00

Droves at the Grove

Come check out this all day show!

Featuring…
No Return Address
We Lye Cold
13 Spiders
Seven Year Sideshow
Eric Caldwell and The Cruise Contro
Final Fairground
Stone Hollow
Encircled Throne
Do yourself In
Bones in The Museum
Space Debaser
Sixer Six
Double Jointed
Halo Scars

For more information, contact the show’s organizers through their Facebook event page.

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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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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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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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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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