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Bays Mountain Park hosts 39th annual StarFest Convention
City NewsThe Bays Mountain Astronomy Club and Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium are pleased to announce registration is now open for its 39th annual StarFest convention – scheduled for November 1-3. Attendees will enjoy a long weekend of astronomical…
Kingsport offering Latin and Line Dancing Class
City News, City Press ReleasesThe Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is offering a special class next month at Allandale Mansion for anyone interested in learning a new type of dance.
Monica Case-Harman will be hosting a Latin and Line Dancing session on October…
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29sep2:00 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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September 29, 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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29sep2:00 pm5:00 pmJeeps on the Lawn at Allandale
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The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Jeeps on the Lawn event this Sunday at Allandale Mansion. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Jeeps on the Lawn event this Sunday at Allandale Mansion.
The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on September 29 and the cost to register a Jeep is $10. There is no charge for spectators. Each Jeep registered will be “ducked” and awards will be given for Best In Show and Best Custom Jeep.
Note – Registered Jeeps need to arrive between 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
To register, visit https://bit.ly/4dOQlpB. You can also click on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on the “CivicRec” link, then search for “jeep” in the search bar.
For more information about other events, activities and programs offered by Kingsport Parks and Recreation, visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.
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September 29, 2024 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Location
Allandale Mansion, 4444 West Stone Drive, 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
September 29, 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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29sep4:00 pm5:00 pmWolf Keeper Talk
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Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves. Free program. Photo by Jay Huron
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Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves. Free program.
Photo by Jay Huron
Time
September 29, 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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29sep4:00 pm5:00 pm“Phantom of the Universe – The Hunt for Dark Matter”
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From the journey of protons racing through the world’s largest particle collider in Europe to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent cosmos, Phantom of the Universe is designed
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From the journey of protons racing through the world’s largest particle collider in Europe to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent cosmos, Phantom of the Universe is designed to immerse audiences in the search for dark matter. A collaboration of Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, University of Texas at Arlington, Michigan State University, IFIC at University of Valencia, as well as other institutions. It is narrated by Oscar-winning actress, Tilda Swinton. The program will be followed by a brief tour of our current evening sky using our optical star projector.
Show length ~40 min.
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Time
September 29, 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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