First Friday features Taber Gable, art by Fritz Massaquoi
Keyboardist Taber Gable is a hometown musician who graduated from the Julliard School of Music and has grown to be recognized internationally.

First Friday features Taber Gable, art by Fritz Massaquoi

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 2022) – For your enjoyment, while viewing visual arts at the Emporium during First Friday, music will be provided by Keyboardist Taber Gable, a hometown musician with an international reputation. Gable attended the Joy of Music School and performed with the Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra before matriculating to the Hart School of…

Events are on the East Tennessee Enlightener Facebook page
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Events are on the East Tennessee Enlightener Facebook page

There is much to do and many activities for center-city residents who live in the pockets of like-minded disconnected East Tennesseans in Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Maryville, and the Johnson City, Morristown areas. All are within an hours drive of Knoxville. The East Tennessee Enlightener is excited to share family activities, adult events, and more happenings…

Jimmy “JJ” Walker brings dynomite comedy to Maryville
Jimmie Walker, Jr today and pictured in his 1970s role as James "JJ" Evans in the "Goodtimes" television sitcom.

Jimmy “JJ” Walker brings dynomite comedy to Maryville

By Kelvin Ray Boyd KNOXVILLE, Tenn. March 18, 2022) – Iconic stand-up comedian and actor Jimmie “JJ” Walker is bringing some much-needed comic relief to East Tennessee with 2 shows at The Bird & The Book at 1509 East Broadway in Maryville this Friday, March 25, and Saturday, March 26. Showtimes are 7:30 to 11:30…

Jeanine Fuller November live events
So buckle up for Jeanine Fuller's fun, feel-good, magical, mystical, musical ride.

Jeanine Fuller November live events

Jeanine Fuller is a seasoned vocalist and performer who delivers stunning, soulful performances with eclectic blends of musical styles. Her musical influences vary from Etta James, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald to Dianne Reeves and Chaka Khan to Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and Prince. So buckle up for Jeanine Fuller’s fun, feel-good, magical, mystical, musical ride….

Let’s Go! DJ Von’s Last Summer Riverboat Cruise
DeeJay Von and Cassandra McClendon host social events in the Knoxville area. (Photo ETEnlightener.com)

Let’s Go! DJ Von’s Last Summer Riverboat Cruise

KNOXVILLE, TN (Sept. 2021) – If you missed the Black-Out, White-Out, Grown & Sexy, events and cruises hosted by DJ Von and Cassandra McClendon over the years, then this is your last chance to cruise the Tennessee River on the Star of Knoxville Riverboat which features an enclosed main and an open-air upper deck and…

IBC Blues Musicians Challenge at Open Chord Aug 11th
Frank Bang & The Cook County Kings featured on a 2018 gSMBS Blues Cruise on the Tennessee River Boat.

IBC Blues Musicians Challenge at Open Chord Aug 11th

  International Blues Challenge, 2020; Sunday, Aug. 11th at Open Chord/All Things Music. FREE. Open to all ages. Sign-ups at 6 pm; performances start at 7 pm.  All Blues bands, duos, and solo artists it’s your time to shine and to challenge all other area acts for the chance to compete in Memphis with over 200…

2019 CINCINNATI MUSIC FESTIVAL, July 25-27
2019 CINCINNATI MUSIC FESTIVAL headliners MARY J. BLIGE, MAXWELL AND MORE.

2019 CINCINNATI MUSIC FESTIVAL, July 25-27

MARY J. BLIGE, MAXWELL AND MORE TO HEADLINE THE 2019 CINCINNATI MUSIC FESTIVAL Cincinnati, OH — Premier ticket and hotel reseller, Berrywise Enterprise is providing ticket and hotel packages for the 2019 Cincinnati Music Festival. The iconic event will happen Thursday, July 25 – Saturday, July 27, at the Paul Brown Stadium, on the Cincinnati riverfront. Attendees will…

April Night Life

FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY, MAGNOLIA CAFÉ, Magnolia Ave, 5 pm, each Friday; Wing Night each Wednesday. Live DJ. KNOX COMEDY, Preservation Pub Market Square, 8-10pm, Wednesdays. No cover charge.  Local comedians can sign-up by 7:45 pm to perform a 5-min set. FREE DWIGHT HARDIN & THINK TWICE – Monthly Birthday Party complete with cake and ice-cream,…