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Library fundraising campaign offers numerous sponsorship opportunities
City NewsThe Friends of the Kingsport Public Library, in partnership with the City of Kingsport, recently launched a $1.5 million fundraising campaign to help fund a multi-million dollar renovation and upgrade of the Kingsport Public Library.
The…
Racks by the Tracks Road Closures
City NewsThe 15th annual Racks by the Tracks Festival and Racks by the Tracks 10K and 5K road races will be held on Saturday, May 18. In preparation for the festival, Clinchfield Street from West Center Street to Press Street will close on Friday, May…
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19may12:00 pm4:00 pmSchool’s (Almost) Out Skatepark Day
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This event will feature raffles, giveaways, food trucks, activity booths, a paint your own grip tape booth, a skateboard demo from the Woodstock Shop riders, and other fun activities. WHEN:
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This event will feature raffles, giveaways, food trucks, activity booths, a paint your own grip tape booth, a skateboard demo from the Woodstock Shop riders, and other fun activities.
WHEN: May 19, 12 – 4 PM
WHERE: Scott Adams Memorial Skatepark
COST: Free!
Sponsors: Lincoln Elementary, Woodstock Skate Shop, 21:12 Skateboarding, Zionville Ramp Company, and Johnny Red (DJ).
Time
May 19, 2024 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Scott Adams Memorial Skate Park, 2016 Brickyard Park Drive, Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States
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19may12:30 pm4:30 pmAdvanced Wire Wrapping (Sunday, 5/19/24)
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Learn advanced techniques to create beautiful wire wrap jewelry from master wire sculpture artist, Russell Lawson Advanced course on Wire Wrapping – S tone Setting with your choice of advanced techniques
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Learn advanced techniques to create beautiful wire wrap jewelry from master wire sculpture artist, Russell Lawson
Advanced course on Wire Wrapping – S tone Setting with your choice of advanced techniques
Build upon your skill set from the introductory course and learn to make advanced level ‘fancy’ jewelry – Advanced cabochon wraps, chainmail, crochet, macramé, and all the other little fancy things that they don’t show you online. This 4-hour course will teach you the finer techniques to create stunning advanced level wire wrap cabochons and pendants.
You will start out the class by jumping right into techniques, and will have 4 hours of working time.
Prerequisite: the Intro wire wrapping class -OR- Previous experience with jewelry making
Limit to 5 students
Fee for the instruction, supplies, knowledge, and complete pendant is only $95.
Everything will be provided, including stone, wire, and tools. You are welcome to bring your own tools if you have them.
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Sunday, 4/7/24 at the Kingsport Renaissance Center,
2nd Floor, Rm#228
1200 E. Center St, Kingsport, TN, 37660
12:30pm – 4:30pm
Ticket sales will end 48 hours prior to class! So be sure to sign up early!
Register online: www.EngageKingsport.com or call 423.392.8414
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Time
May 19, 2024 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
The Kingsport Renaissance Arts Center (2nd Floor, Rm#228), 1200 E. Center Street, 2nd floor, Main Gallery, Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States
The Kingsport Renaissance Arts Center (2nd Floor, Rm#228), 1200 E. Center Street, 2nd floor, Main Gallery, Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States
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19may2:00 pm3:00 pm“Appalachian Skies”
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“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss optical star projector instrument. Its fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and
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“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss optical star projector instrument. Its fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful, immersive experience. You don’t want to miss it!
Due to the live nature of the program, and the natural progression of the changing night sky throughout the seasons, each presentation will be unique! Learn what fascinating mythological constellations, from Ancient Greece and other cultures, will be easily visible. Marvel at their lore. Find out what planets are easily seen as well. Visitors will take this knowledge home and be able to locate these celestial sights for themselves.
Show length ~ 35 min.
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Time
May 19, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Bays Mountain Park, 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States
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SunWatch This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday & Sunday, 3p-3:30p, March-October. Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that
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SunWatch
This free observing program is held by the dam and is offered every clear Saturday & Sunday, 3p-3:30p, March-October.
Safely view the Sun in detail! Observe sunspots and more that reveal the Sun’s dynamic magnetic activity.
It is weather-dependent. If it is too cloudy, the program will be canceled.
This is a free event and does not require registration.
Time
May 19, 2024 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Bays Mountain Park, 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States
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19may4:00 pm5:00 pmFox Keeper Talk
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Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
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Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.
Time
May 19, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Bays Mountain Park, 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, 37660, United States
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