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Oak Ridge CVB (Secret City)
The Oak Ridge Woman's Club and the Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will sponsor the annual Christmas tree lighting and reception on December 7, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau President Katy Brown has been recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) as one of the leading young professionals in the tourism industry. Brown was recently honored as a member of the inaugural 'Forty for the Future' class of 2012. She is one of forty honorees chosen under the age of 40 who represent tourism related businesses and organizations across the country.
Monday, November 5, 2012
The free October 28th concert by the Oak Ridge Community Orchestra features special music to set the mood for the upcoming Halloween. Get in the spirit with Danse Macabre by Saint-Saens, Night on Bald Mountain by Mussorgsky, Farandole by Bizet and the Harry Potter Suite by John Williams.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
An exploration of atomic testing phenomena and subsequent 1950's atomic culture is captured in "DOOMTOWN," the original paintings of atomic art by Doug Waterfield in his exhibition opening October 12 at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge. When the Atomic Energy Commission, predecessor to the Department of Energy, began 1950's testing of atomic bombs in the Nevada Test Site, the creation of several "Survival Towns" also known as "Doomtowns" were part of the test.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Community organizers will commemorate the birthday of Oak Ridge through a heritage celebration planned for September 19, the 70th birthday of the creation of the World War II Secret City, and the first site of the Manhattan Project.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Museum of Appalachia, a Smithsonian Affiliate, visitors will celebrate July 4 with an explosion of sound that pioneers heard thunder through the hills when they celebrated Independence Day. Anvil shooting used to be a common way that rural folks celebrated special events. They "shot the anvil" to celebrate the nation's Independence, Christmas, and even Davy Crockett's election to the U.S. Congress. Some years ago, two men, each more than 100 years old, watched the Museum's anvil shoot and recalled this tradition from their early boyhood.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
One of the highlights of the annual Secret City Festival are the series of Manhattan Project tours that run all day Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16. Three of the tours depart from the American Museum of Science & Energy (AMSE) at scheduled times. In addition, the Secret City Scenic Excursion Train will be chugging along during the festival. Normally, the train only runs on the Saturday of the festival, but this year, trains will be departing on both Friday and Saturday.
Friday, June 15, 2012
The City of Oak Ridge was recently named as a Playful City USA in May 2012. Playful City USA is a national recognition program honoring cities and towns that make play a priority and use innovative programs to get children active, playing, and healthy.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Have you wondered what it would be like to play in a talented orchestra, surrounded by violins, violas, cellos, string basses, flutes, oboes, bassoons, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, French Horns, and tuba? If so, you don't want to miss the opportunity to join the open rehearsal of the Oak Ridge Community Orchestra (ORCO) at the Secret City Festival on Saturday, June 16th.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Secret City Festival organizers are gearing up for the 10th annual community celebration June 15-16 with the announcement of the headline entertainment. Southern rockers, 38 Special, will bring their signature rock sound to the UCOR Stage Saturday, June 16, at 7 p.m. Mic Harrison and the High Score will serve as the opening act.
Monday, April 23, 2012
The winter season is one of the toughest seasons for rowing athletes as they move indoors onto rowing machines to begin the grueling conditioning that brings boat speed when spring returns them to the water. Atomic Rowing program does just this, following a very formal winter conditioning plan that they perform four to five days a week working on the rowing stroke technique, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning and strength.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Preparations for the 10th Annual Secret City Festival are well underway and applications will soon be available online. Vendors and exhibitors are encouraged to visit www.SecretCityFestival.com and download an application on February 1 so they can become involved in this year's event, which will take place June 15 - 16 at AK Bissell Park.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Local Filmmaker Keith McDaniel will be featured in January on East Tennessee PBS (ETPBS) with the debut of a new television program and the premiere of two new documentary films.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Frances "Mikie" Wall, Vice-President of Sales & Services for the Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), has received the NTA Bob Everidge Lifetime Achievement Award. Ms. Wall accepted the award on December 6 at an awards luncheon during the NTA National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is the first North Carolinian to receive the award.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
The 10th Annual Secret City Festival is already moving forward at a successful rate thanks to the generous donations of area businesses. The citywide festival, which draws in a crowd of over 20,000, is set for June 15 - 16, 2012 at A.K. Bissell Park.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
For the first two weekends in December, Santa will leave his sleigh in the garage and climb aboard the Secret City Scenic Excursion Train. He'll be on board Saturdays and Sundays December 3 and 4 and December 10 and 11. He's sure to delight children of all ages as he makes his way through the train passing out gift bags and making himself available for pictures with the children.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
It's new, it's music, it's family friendly, it's the third Saturday evening of each month, and it's NOISY NIGHTS, a free admission event, at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge. Bring family and friends and share in the sounds of music performed by Katy Free Three, enjoy Snappy Tomato Pizza sold by the slice, play with sound concepts in the NOISE!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Each year, the Altursa International Club of Oak Ridge and the Oak Ridge Breakfast Rotary Club join forces to fight illiteracy in the Anderson County area. This year, approximately $18,000 will be distributed locally to help fund programs that promote literacy in the region.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
During the crisp month of October, Southern Appalachia Railway Museum will operate its Secret City Scenic Excursion Train every weekend of the month, starting on Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2, and ending on the weekend of October 29 and 30 with the Halloween Spooktacular trips.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Lake City wasn't always Lake City. In fact, it was originally known as Coal Creek, Tennessee. On Thursday, October 13, Barry Thacker and Carol Moore will present a talk during the Oak Ridge Heritage & Preservation monthly meeting to discuss the history of Coal Creek and why that history is so important to our country.
Monday, September 26, 2011
The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department is sponsoring the Memory Magic Scrapbook event at the Oak Ridge Civic Center on September 23 & 24. The event will include a vendor fair, classes and a large crop area. Online registration ended on September 15. Walk-in registration begins at 7:30 am on Friday, September 23rd. Registration will remain open until all spaces are filled.
Friday, September 23, 2011
The American Museum of Science and Energy, located in Oak Ridge, Tenn., has released its calendar of events for October 2011.
Friday, September 23, 2011
On Saturday, September 17, Southern Appalachia Railway Museum (SARM) hosted an intensive day of classes focused on the railroad industry for nearly 200 area Boy Scouts. The session's topics included railroad safety, diesel locomotives, braking systems, modern freight car types and many other subjects. The Scouts also learned how to use a railroad timetable to plan a trip between two cities and better understand railroad operations.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Smithsonian Magazine Free Admission Museum Day will be celebrated for ticket holders only on Saturday, September 24 at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will host the 2011 Children's Halloween Party on Thursday, October 27, 6-8:30 pm. The party is primarily for preschool and elementary aged children. Older children attending with an adult are welcome.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
The City of Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department, in conjunction with the Young Champions Organization, is sponsoring fall cheerleading classes for children ages 4 - 15. Registration will be held on Thursday, September 15 at the Oak Ridge Civic Center beginning at 6 pm. Classes will begin on September 22 and continue until December 15.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
The Oak Ridge Revitalization Effort invites Fine Art and Craft Vendors and Specialty Food Makers to join us for the 2nd Annual Holiday Market in Historic Grove Center, Oak Ridge. This year's market sponsored by WATE Channel 6 in Knoxville and CW20, will be a three [3] day event beginning at noon on Friday, December 2.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Get to know the importance of the "Notable Trees of Tennessee," featuring photographs of 36 trees selected for the Landmark and Historic Tree Register and the Champion Tree Program, when the Tennessee Urban Forestry traveling photographic exhibition opens September 16 at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
The American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge, Tenn., has released its Sepetember 2011 calendar of events.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department is sponsoring the Memory Magic Scrapbook event to be held at the Oak Ridge Civic Center on September 23 & 24. The event will include a vendor fair, classes and a large crop area. Register online at www.orrecparks.org. Cropping and classroom space is limited and participants will be accepted on a first come basis.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Celebrating the legacy of service from men and women of the greatest generation, the Spirit of '45 exhibition opens August 12 at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge in conjunction with the World War II surrender of Japan on August 14, 1945.
Friday, August 12, 2011
The American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge will offer a free admission day on August 14, National Spirit of '45 Day, in recognition of the men and women who served in the military and those that fought on the home front during World War II. These "everyday heroes" demonstrated their courage, self sacrifice, "can-do" attitude and commitment to community, which should serve as an example for all.
Monday, August 8, 2011
The American Museum of Science and Energy located in Oak Ridge, Tenn., releases their July calendar of events.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Some entertaining guests will perform their monkeyshines from 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday, June 29, at the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge. Wonderful Wednesdays at the Children's Museum will feature SunShine MonkeyShines next week, with Mary Lynn Campbell, of SunShine MonkeyShines, providing fun facts about the monkeys as they entertain and interact with the audience.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Invest $1.00 per person for all ages in admission to the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge during the Secret City Festival on June 17 & 18 and receive the most complete story of the World War II Manhattan Project's Secret City of Oak Ridge, visit an original 1940's flattop house and meet the first child to live in that house, build amusement rides from K'NEX , hear the U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers Cold War story told by his son, and see the unseen in Nikon Small World.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Since thousands of people are expected to attend the 9th Annual Secret City Festival, the festival committee is making it easy to get around with FREE shuttle service, sponsored by Methodist Medical Center. Buses and vans will be available for transportation to many of the festival's exciting events on and off-site. The festival is taking place June 17 - 18 in Oak Ridge's AK Bissell Park.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
The public is invited to hear Gary Powers Jr. tell the incredible story of "The U-2 Incident: 50 Years Later" as he speaks about the Cold War, U-2 incident and his father's (Francis Gary Powers) involvement at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge during the Secret City Festival on June 17 and 18 with two programs each day and book signing for Operation Overflight: A Memoir of the U-2 Incident.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Published physics professor, Cameron Reed, will be speaking on his research regarding the history and physics of the Manhattan Project at this month's Oak Ridge Heritage & Preservation Association (ORHPA) monthly meeting. Reed, who teaches at Alma College in Alma, Michigan will speak to the group on June 9. The meeting will begin at 7 pm at the Midtown Community Center, also known as the Wildcat Den, located at 102 Robertsville Road.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
There are a few changes to this year's World War II Reenactment that should get visitors to the 9th Annual Secret City Festival excited. The festival takes place at AK Bissell Park on June 17 - 18. In previous years, the WWII Reenactment has taken place twice on Saturday, with approximately 200 reenactors from both sides of the conflict, black powder, loud booms, and lots of action.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
The City of Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department, in conjunction with the Young Champions Organization, is sponsoring a summer session of cheerleading classes for children ages 4 - 15. Registration will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the Oak Ridge Civic Center beginning at 6 pm. Classes will begin on June 23 and continue the rest of the summer.
Friday, June 3, 2011
TN Creates, a juried arts show hosted by the Oak Ridge Art Center, will return for a fifth year to the Secret City Festival. The annual show will take place from 10 am to 6 pm on Friday, June 17 and on Saturday, June 18.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Awaken the sense of discovery and see another world that exists just beyond perceptible vision, while viewing the merging of science and art in the 2011 Nikon Small World award winning photomicrographs opening June 3 through August 7 at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
The American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge has announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and more than 1,300 museums across America to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2011. Leadership support has been provided by MetLife Foundation through Blue Star Families.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Published physics professor, Cameron Reed, will be speaking on his research regarding the history and physics of the Manhattan Project at this month's Oak Ridge Heritage & Preservation Association (ORHPA) monthly meeting. Reed, who teaches at Alma College in Alma, Michigan will speak to the group on June 9.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Oak Ridge history is filled with interesting tie-ins to the region, one of which is the story of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). History buffs can learn more about TVA's role in the city's history at this month's Oak Ridge Heritage & Preservation Association (ORHPA) monthly meeting. TVA Historian Patricia Bernard Ezzell will speak to the group on May 12.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
It's festival time again in Oak Ridge! The bands have been selected, the schedule is getting full, and tickets to this year's headliner concerts go on sale Monday, May 2. Tickets will be priced at an early bird rate of $15. After June 6, ticket prices will go up to $20. Fan favorites, Village People, will take the stage on Friday, June 17. Sponsored by CROET and Pro2Serve, the Friday night concert will begin when regional band Dishwater Blonde belts out some funk, rock and soul music.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
The 9th Annual Secret City Festival's Antiques and Collectibles tent still has a few openings for antique dealers who want to display and sell their merchandise. The antique show coordinator, Mike Bradshaw, has requested that interested dealers contact him immediately as available space is limited and will be filled on a first-come basis.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Community organizations are coming together Tuesday, May 3, from 5 to 7 PM, to take part in the inaugural Oak Ridge Volunteer Forum at the American Museum of Science & Energy. Organizations and potential volunteers will have the opportunity to meet face to face, sharing information about active needs for volunteering in the community.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
The American Museum of Science and Energy, located in Oak Ridge, Tenn., has released its calendar of events for May 2011.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Dr. Theodore Rockwell, noted nuclear engineer and author will return to the Secret City to be the featured speaker in a Community Lecture entitled "Nuclear Power Accidents - How Bad Can They Be?" Dr. Rockwell's talk will be held at the American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE) in Oak Ridge on Thursday April 28, 2011; reception beginning at 5:00 pm, lecture at 6:30 pm.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
On April 16, check-in on Foursquare at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge to unlock free admission. Help AMSE earn the Swarm Badge in three hours and be among 50 or more people to check-in on Foursquare at the museum between 9 am and 12 noon on April 16. Additionally, AMSE will be playing foursquare and giving away prizes including memberships, gift certificates to the Discovery Shop and more for all visitors on Foursquare Day.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Celebration of the Young Child at the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, 461 W. Outer Dr., Oak Ridge., offers family entertainment and children's activities from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, April 15. Farmer Jason, singer-songwriter and Emmy award winner whose children's music focuses on the animals around us, ecology and nature, will be the featured performer at 10 a.m.
Monday, April 11, 2011
As if Oak Ridge history isn't fascinating enough, it turns out there is a plethora of information available for history buffs that covers all of Anderson County. While some people are aware of this treasure, many are not, so the Oak Ridge Heritage & Preservation Association (ORHPA) is helping to rectify that problem at its monthly meeting.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
The Oak Ridge Rowing Association (ORRA) is recruiting volunteers to assist with 2011 spring rowing regattas at Melton Lake Rowing Venue. ORRA host several local, regional, and national rowing events each year bringing approximately 30,000 visitors to the East Tennessee area, each year providing millions to the local economy.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The American Museum of Science and Energy, located in Oak Ridge, Tenn., has released a calendar of events for April 2011.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will host the 2011 Egg Hunt on April 16 at 11 a.m. Hundreds of children are expected to participate in this annual spring event. Over 15,000 candy and prize filled eggs will be hidden in Bissell Park with a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prize egg in each age group. This event will be held rain or shine so participants should dress for the weather. If severe weather prevents hiding the eggs outdoors, they will be given away in the gym and a drawing will be held for the prizes.
Monday, March 7, 2011
The City of Oak Ridge is currently in the process of planning the Community Build Week for the exciting, newly designed Cedar Hill Park Playground that is scheduled for construction on May 18-22.
Friday, March 4, 2011
The story of Francis Gary Powers, civilian pilot flying for the Central Intelligence Agency, who was shot down over the Soviet Union on May 1,1960 during Operation Overflight, his capture and trial for espionage, his imprisonment and first Cold War prisoner exchange are revealed through photographs and memorabilia in "Cold War Crisis: The U-2 Incident" opening March 12 through September 11 at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge.
Friday, March 4, 2011
The 2011 Secret City Festival is shaping up to be the best ever, according to festival organizers who announced the entertainment line-up for 2011 and acknowledged six regional Kaleidoscope Awards given to the festival last month by the Southeast Festivals and Events Association.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
In a Community Lecture entitled "The Last Reunion: The Class of 1952 Comes Home to the Secret City" Jay Searcy, a national award-winning sports writer who grew up in Oak Ridge, Tennessee during World War II, will take us into the lives of the people who experienced the miracle of Oak Ridge. Searcy will talk from his collection of personal accounts from the Oak Ridge High School Class of 1952 and personal interviews with Alvin Weinberg and John Rice Irwin.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Kim Trent, executive director of Knox Heritage, will be speaking at the upcoming Oak Ridge Heritage & Preservation Association (ORHPA) monthly meeting, to be held on February 10. The meeting will begin at 7 pm at the Midtown Community Center, also known as the Wildcat Den, located at 102 Robertsville Road.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Preparations for the 9th Annual Secret City Festival are well underway and applications are now available online. Vendors and exhibitors are encouraged to visit www.SecretCityFestival.com and download an application today so they can become involved in this year's event, which will take place June 17 -18 at AK Bissell Park.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Jewelry worn by celebrities including Cher, Mia Farrow, Beverly Sills and June Carter Cash will be on display at Karen's Jewelers during an Estate Jewelry Event from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
The Oak Ridge Convention & Visitors Bureau (ORCVB) recently hired Graig Morton as its new Sales Manager. Morton is charged with bringing in group tours, sporting events, and other similar revenue-producing business to the area.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
To coincide with the new exhibit "John Hendrix: Oak Ridge's Prophet," the Discovery Shop, located at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge, is offering four books with chapters and references to John Hendrix and one DVD.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
The American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge is offering free admission to thank veterans, reserves and active-duty military for serving the United States on Veterans Day, November 11, upon showing their military identification or symbol of their military service.
Monday, November 8, 2010
The family life, the farm life, the mystery and the vision are revealed in "The Story of John Hendrix: Prophet of Oak Ridge" exhibition opening November 9, the 145th anniversary of the birthday of John Hendrix, at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge.
Monday, November 8, 2010
The Oak Ridge Heritage & Preservation Association (ORHPA) monthly meeting will be an entertaining one, as local cartoonist Charlie Daniel speaks and shows some of his more famous drawings.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Artist Kathy Holland's landscape paintings featuring scenes from New Zealand will be on exhibit in Imagination Gallery at the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge through Nov. 14.
Friday, November 5, 2010
The intriguing story of "The Prophet of Oak Ridge" has been a mainstay of Oak Ridge folklore for years and will be the topic of discussion at the October 14 Oak Ridge Heritage & Preservation Association (ORHPA) meeting.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
The 2010 Secret City Film Festival is returning for its 7th year in Oak Ridge, bringing with it several established and aspiring filmmakers in the independent film industry. The festival, which will be held at the Oak Ridge Playhouse from October 14-17, is designed to encourage, educate, and inspire independent filmmakers, and to provide established and aspiring filmmakers an opportunity to showcase their work.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
The Children's Museum of Oak Ridge will kick of Imagination Station Summer Camp and celebrate the camp's 15th birthday with special activities from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 12, at the museum, 461 West Outer Drive. The "Dollar Day" celebration will feature food and activities for $1 each. A bounce house and face painting will be among activities, and llamas will be visiting the museum that day.
Friday, June 4, 2010
As a part of the 8th Annual Secret City Festival, the Oak Ridge Heritage & Preservation Association (ORHPA) will present its 10th year of historical displays. Festivalgoers are invited to view some 1945 guests dressed as Ed Westcott, General Groves, Colonel Nichols, and others representing the United States military and local residents.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Rick Kelley, an entertainer who cleverly blends live music with humor and audience participation, will present a special live music show as part of the Celebration of the Young Child on Friday, April 23, at the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The International Festival & Events Association (IFEA) held their annual conference and ceremony this past September in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Secret City Festival was honored with a silver and bronze award at the event. The IFEA Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards recognize outstanding examples of quality and creativity in the promotional programs and materials produced by festivals and events around the world.
Monday, December 21, 2009
New members will be elected to the board of directors at the upcoming Oak Ridge Heritage & Preservation Association (ORHPA) annual meeting, to be held on December 10. The meeting will begin at 7 pm at the Midtown Community Center, also known as the Wildcat Den, located at 102 Robertsville Road.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Thousands of people enjoyed the free daytime activities, historic displays, evening concerts, and off-site events at last week's 7th Annual Secret City Festival. The festival committee is often asked where visitors to the festival come from, so this year during the event, some research was done.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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