Ali James Shopper News correspondent Published 8:01 p.m. UTC Jun 13, 2018 4-H Summer Camps Clyde Austin 4-H Camp, Greeneville, TN Tennessee 4-H Junior Camp Amazing Outdoors (June 11-15) featuring traditional summer camp activities for 4th-6th graders, Cost: $290. 4-H Survivor Camp (July 9-13) Choose an adventure: White Water Excitement Drama Drama Drama!; The Falls are Calling; Step into the Past or Come Fly with Me! Features service project and educational workshops. Cost: $315 Info/registration 865-215-2340, http://www.clydeaustin4hcenter.com More: 4 West Knoxville parks you can't miss this summer African American Appalachian Arts Kuumba Kamp Vine Middle Magnet School (1807 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.) Intensive workshops for ages 5-18 that focus on the development of performance skills, knowledge of African and African American culture. Self-discipline, proper nutrition and individual goal setting are life skills that are reinforced during the camp. Monday, June … [Read more...] about Summer Camp Guide 2018: How to keep the kids busy in Knoxville
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Shopper News blog: ‘Beaumont Rocks!’ coming to Relix theater
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Shopper News blog: ‘Beaumont Rocks!’ coming to Relix theater Shopper News brings you the latest happenings in your community. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. SHOPPER NEWS Published 10:28 a.m. ET March 26, 2018 | Updated 10:23 a.m. ET March 28, 2018 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE What's new in your community? Find out here at the Shopper News blog. We'll have updates on people, businesses and sports in your community. Check back throughout the week. NORTH/EAST ‘Beaumont … [Read more...] about Shopper News blog: ‘Beaumont Rocks!’ coming to Relix theater
The Crawl: Louie Anderson hosts Stand Up Boot Camp
You might be able to convince aspiring stand-up comics to lay down $400, but you can't teach someone to be funny. Stand Up Boot Camp was after something more, however, and its organizers convinced 58 hopeful comedians to take the gamble last weekend. At this three-day boot camp, the line between psychotherapy and humor was razor-thin. But what do you expect when Louie Anderson is in charge? Inside Acme Comedy Club, the comedians were asked to share some of their darkest experiences. A former pizza delivery man told his fellow comics about surviving an alcohol addiction. A middle-age guy talked quietly but with conviction about his fight with diabetes. On stage, a young woman revealed the source of her humor: a father who parented by angry diatribe. The touring workshop arrived in Minneapolis on the back of a hometown comedy legend. Anderson, who grew up poor in St. Paul, has spent 31 years deconstructing his inner demons. Over three eight-hour days, the group got a crash course in … [Read more...] about The Crawl: Louie Anderson hosts Stand Up Boot Camp
Lauren Goodger shows off her peachy bum after dramatic weight loss at juice diet boot camp
LAUREN Goodger showcased the impressive results of her recent body transformation as she headed out in Essex. The 31-year-old reality star has just returned from a juice retreat where she managed to lose over a stone in just 21 days. Lauren looked more confident than ever as she showed off her peachy posterior in grey leggings, which she teamed with a white tracksuit top and trainers. Although some have speculated that Lauren has had a bum lift, she has put her huge derriere down to hard work in the gym. Since returning from the juice boot-camp, Lauren has said she feels better than ever, but has come under fire from fans over her "quick fix" weight loss method. She was forced to defend her juicing diet after fans criticised her for shedding the pounds so quickly. Hitting back, Lauren told fans that the diet was about more than her appearance, revealing it had also helped with her anxiety. She wrote: "A lot of criticism about juicing but it does a lot more than … [Read more...] about Lauren Goodger shows off her peachy bum after dramatic weight loss at juice diet boot camp
Planning for summer camp yet? Here are a few Midlands options
It may still feel like winter outside, but it’s time to start planning for summer. Midlands parents have a host of options for their kids while school is out – and not all of those options are finalized yet. Many of these camps have an extended day component in case you need child care for the rest of the work day. Don’t see your camp? Add it at thestate.com/camp. We’ll update this list weekly with new additions. ACADEMIC DAY CAMPS FOREIGN LANGUAGE DAY CAMPS Spanish Camp (adult): Come learn Spanish through songs, stories, and varied activities. Students at all levels will increase their vocabulary, improve their listening skills in Spanish, and improve their ability to have a conversation in Spanish. For adults. 1-4 p.m. June 25-29 at the Hammond School, 854 Galway Lane. $150. www.hammondschool.org/page/summer-programs/welcome; 803-726-6413. Spanish Camp (elementary): Learn Spanish through songs, stories, and varied activities. Students at all levels will … [Read more...] about Planning for summer camp yet? Here are a few Midlands options
Kids who love the spotlight are bound to take a shine to these theater-themed camps
For some kids, the stage feels like home. The best part about these camps? No audition necessary. So go ahead, tell your budding performer to “break a leg.” THE ROSE THEATER Summer sessions give kids a chance to be creative, act out stories and meet new friends. “Star Wars” Jedi Knights in training, “Lion King Kids” on stage, Frog & Toad silliness, random comedy sketches. Classes and camps like these and more help instill a love of theater that lasts a lifetime. When: May 28-Aug. 10 Where: 2001 Farnam St. and 12100 West Center Road (depending on camp) Who: Ages 3-18 Cost: $40-$425 Information: rosetheater.org SCHOOL OF ROCK Rock your budding musician’s world with a two-week camp experience that’s packed with face-melting music theory, jam sessions, one-on-one coaching and the thrill of being part of a band. To close the weeklong session, students showcase their talents in a performance open to friends and family. When: June 11-15, … [Read more...] about Kids who love the spotlight are bound to take a shine to these theater-themed camps
The Rock has a new show ‘The Titan Games’ coming to NBC
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is heading to NBC. After the Super Bowl, Johnson appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” where he shared news of his new sports competition series, “The Titan Games.” The wrestler-turned-actor and former University of Miami football player told Fallon that when he was an athlete, “sports really helped me through the best of times, the worst of times. It got me off the streets when I was getting arrested. It got me through depression.” Johnson added that he wanted to create a platform “that gave everyday people to ... change their lives, and do something extraordinary.” Johnson said he was inspired for the show by another NBC sports reality program, “American Ninja Warrior” and he is working with that show’s team for the new series. He didn’t say when “Titan Games” would debut. Those who want to apply to be on the show can visit nbc.com/titans. The deadline … [Read more...] about The Rock has a new show ‘The Titan Games’ coming to NBC
Best Bets: ‘School of Rock,’ ‘Kinky Boots,’ Loop Ice Carnival, Chris Young, Lalah Hathaway
FRIDAY St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Shostakovich 1 When 10:30 a.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday • Where Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand Boulevard • How much $25-$112 • More info 314-534-1700; slso.org David Robertson and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will make their fourth California tour in seven years next week. They’ll give four concerts: in Palm Desert, in Santa Barbara, at the University of California, Davis (where they’ll also have a residency), and in Palo Alto, at Stanford University. You can hear the tour program this weekend. It opens with the Suite from “Powder Her Face,” by Thomas Adès, continues with Benjamin Britten’s Violin Concerto, featuring the superb violinist Augustin Hadelich, and concludes with Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 1. By Sarah Bryan Miller 92.3 Hot Country Nights When 8 p.m. Friday • Where Ballpark Village, 601 Clark Avenue • How much Free • More info … [Read more...] about Best Bets: ‘School of Rock,’ ‘Kinky Boots,’ Loop Ice Carnival, Chris Young, Lalah Hathaway
Get to know Long Island’s rising stars
From the South Shore to the East End, Long Island's got talent. Here, we put the spotlight on locals who are making names for themselves in the entertainment world. LILY TAMBURO, East Setauket (left) and ANNABELLE DEANER, Melville THE GIG They split the role of Ivonka in "Once," which runs through Sunday at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport. THEIR STORIES Lily began performing at 4 and has appeared in "Guys and Dolls" and "Seussical." AnnaBelle was 5 when she started doing theater and has done voice-over work, including a Korean animated series, "Magic Adventures: The Crystal of Dark." "Once" is not the only time the girls have shared a role -- they took turns as Molly in "Annie" at Engeman. For "Once," they perform four songs, including one in Czech, which they say was challenging. They also play a few notes on the viola -- AnnaBelle knew the instrument, Lily had to learn. WHAT'S NEXT Neither has a new show lined up, but AnnaBelle is looking forward to getting her ears … [Read more...] about Get to know Long Island’s rising stars
SC: Designer Char Glover an all-star on upcoming show
Detroiter Char Glover an all-star on the upcoming ‘Project Runway’ We recently chatted up Detroit fashion designer Joe Faris, who was proud to talk about another Detroit native who has made her mark on “Project Runway,” the reality show that focuses on fashion design. Joe competed on Season 5 of Project Runway back in 2008. Now, Detroiter Char Glover, who currently divides her time between The D and L.A., appears this season on “Project Runway All Stars.” Char originally appeared on Season 13 with her collection that she refers to as “Flygirl’s fashion gumbo.” The show airs on at 9 p.m. Thursdays on Lifetime. Spectacles lives on in Zana Smith’s new space Zana Smith opened Spectacles, her chic and funky fashion boutique, in downtown Detroit in 1984. In 2014, after 30 successful years of business, her landlord informed her that the building had been sold to the Lear Corp. and that she had to vacate the premises. After … [Read more...] about SC: Designer Char Glover an all-star on upcoming show