Eight years ago on this day I was fortunate enough to be in Philadelphia for the filming of a reading of the Declaration of Independence by some of Hollywood's finest actors. It was an experience I will never forget being in Independence Hall in the very place the document was signed 225 years earlier.
That film, which is introduced by Morgan Freeman and featured Mel Gibson, Ed Norton, Michael Douglas and many others was directed by Rob Reiner and shot by Conrad Hall shortly before his death. As you may know, the document was written to be read aloud and short of being on the steps of Indepence Hall in 1776, this reading was probably one of the more memorabe ones in history.
So, in the frenzy of beers, backyard barbeques and fireworks, take a moment to enjoy the words of our forefathers that started this whole crazy experiment we proudly call the United States of America.
Van Eaton & Friends live from the Square Room!
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Check out the WDVX Blue Plate Special live from the Square Room today at noon. Today's performers are Matt Stillwell / Van Eaton & Friends. And hey, it's FREE!
KNOXVILLE -- Merchants in the The Old City, near downtown Knoxville, want to capitalize on the success of Sundown in the City, the free concert series in Market Square with one of their own.
The free series called Old City Live will feature Americana, Country and Bluegrass music on Thursday nights. All shows start at 8:00.
The concerts will be at the Old City Courtyard behind Southbound Bar & Grill. If it rains, shows will be moved inside to the Southbound Bar & Grill stage.
The lineup is:
* July 2 - Mic Harrison & The High Score / JC & The Dirty Smokers
* July 9 - Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers / Matt Woods Plan A
* July 16 - Paul Thorn and Chuch Norris
* July 23 - John Cowan / The Grassabillies
* July 30 - The Coal Men / Homer Hart
* August 6 - TBA
* August 13 - Larry Keel & Natural Bridge / Brendon James Wright
* August 20 - Cody McCarver / Kata & The Blaze
* August 27 - Blueground Undergrass / Dixie Highway
* September 3 - An Evening With The Coveralls
* September 10 - The Dirty Guv'nahs / Hightide Blues
* September 17 - TBA
* September 24 - Cutthroat Shamrock / Honkeytonk's Anonymous
Come check out Jill Sanders' artwork on display at Remedy Coffee. It will be up starting this Friday, July 3rd and will remain up until the end of the month. Postcards and greeting cards are also for sale. It is a great new coffee shop with live music, a lending library, local art, and more.
Here is more info on Remedy (there is a map on their site for directions too at www.remedycoffee.com
"What really makes Remedy Coffee unique is what we don't do. We don't have a goal of earning a profit. At least not for our own pockets. Every single penny of our profit will be given to ideas, people, and organizations in Downtown Knoxville. We will use our proceeds to make a difference and help the people in our neighborhoods."
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