tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12245400162223004722024-03-19T05:18:56.881-04:00Blue Plum FestivalThe Blue Plum festival began in 1999 and features an extensive musical line-up throughout Friday and Saturday. Americana genre is the majority of the music at the festival, but there is also a mix of other genres, including country, rock and bluegrass.
It is a showcase of the art community, all gathered in one central location for visitors, exhibiting art skills and talents from regional artists.
For more information, please visit www.blueplum.orgUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-32749265016759172552010-04-09T11:05:00.004-04:002010-04-22T18:19:01.640-04:00Market Street and Jazz Stage Lineup<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Market Street Stage</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Friday June 4, 2010</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">Avery Deakins</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/clayprewittmusic">These Undowners </a></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">Wolf Creek</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Saturday June 5, 2010</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.loganmurrell.com/">Logan Murrell</a></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/videos?ytsession=-mlZvDN-H1c68pTYqNaTZNeYPFE9dS2luT-fgmQ2d5AZrYumzbUxFDfuvXEWfRnL6eHq8huHrryGh9_SKJWfjgjUH1cEHanlJAMjl2CwEjtlKrU3aoeHQO23X6kyRDtQXgHyY4wVuModKfb0obqzL-6AahcqbyMT_ObLZZ9m6FPGLBeQcj1ZMuJmW_wqQ0IgEPE-bw00UeCKlcQI29OPQlqjyGjsKelWZKB4RAGA2bUdvR1rxwWhhWOho7nTC7VIJKBiucICm8UMwKqCkzBeFfqrASl5KzL2rL5bC_4krckBB7jTuqMznCeD09rDWSzUIWWTQUUpO4xfVtY4mEH2aermwjpOFJvlW0jrIh5M0vkwmbq2W1b88Onl3hD-1wfkJD0wRnfzmd4">The Penny Dreadfuls</a></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.scots.com/home/default.asp">Southern Culture on the Skids</a></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Jazz Stage</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Friday June 4, 2010</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">Unlimited</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://christabelmusic.com/">Christabel and The Jons</a></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://vertigojazzproject.com/fr_index.cfm">Vertigo Jazz Project</a></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Saturday June 5, 2010</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://fritopuente.com/">Frito Puente</a></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.makiagroove.com/home.html">Makia Groove</a></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">Kinda Blue</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">Jazz Doctors</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://longlifeentertainment.com/">Daniel Weatherspoon</a></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:+0;"></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;">We are so happy to be able to showcase such wonderful and talented artists and musicians!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">For more information on the Blue Plum Festival, or to get invovled through volunteering please visit the official website</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.blueplum.org/"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>www.blueplum.org</strong></span></a><strong> </strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-90601292274943259942010-04-08T16:55:00.006-04:002010-04-08T17:25:22.158-04:00Main Stage Line-Up Announced!2010 Blue Plum Festival Line-up<br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Main Stage</span></strong></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><strong>Friday June 4, 2010</strong></div><div align="left"><strong></strong> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">4:00 pm to 5:00 pm <a href="http://www.townmountain.net/index.php">Town Mountain</a> (Asheville, NC)</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">5:30 pm to 6:30 pm The Brother Boys </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">7:00 pm to 8:00 pm <a href="http://www.zydecochachas.com/index.html">Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas</a> Louisiana</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">8:30 pm to 11:00 pm <a href="http://www.donnathebuffalo.com/">Donna the Buffalo</a> New York</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><strong>Saturday June 5, 2010</strong></div><div align="left"><strong></strong> </div><div align="left"><strong></strong></div><div align="left">1:00 pm to 2:00 pm <a href="http://www.barefoot-movement.com/">The Barefoot Movement</a> North Carolina & Tennessee</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">2:30 pm to 3:30 pm <a href="http://www.malcolmholcombe.com/">Malcom Holcombe</a> Foothills of North Carolina</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">4:00 pm to 5:00 pm <a href="http://www.springcreekbluegrassband.com/shows.html">Spring Creek</a> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">5:30 pm to 6:30 pm <a href="http://caseydriessen.com/about/caseydriessen/">Casey Driessen</a> Minnesota</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">7:00 pm to 7:30 pm <a href="http://www.greatamericantaxi.com/index.html">Great American Taxi</a></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">8:00 pm to 11:00 pm <a href="http://www.thegourds.com/?reloaded=true">The Gourds</a> Texas</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">***Please click on the highlighted links above to be redirected to the artist/group's website!</div><div align="left"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-40968653784900252242010-03-08T13:27:00.006-05:002010-03-08T14:30:18.200-05:00Calling All Cooks!<a href="http://www.eatingoutloud.com/2007/03/my-favorite-plum-tart.html"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 277px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446341351596850242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1283WvX5bR5ghof4mLO-Hy2TBFVlRzoAaR9_Z4ArOEsSd59o63V_JEPEt2Fn29lWBGKfBk2BU7ff2n5xeClnAVzuHg7IqFvzZv-5tebXt2UQwX8h_2KAn899MoHMHF3CRpZYqdbu3WM/s320/tart-540x405.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Wii6Euud8wp9t_6Wny2o1Ace4lLifPozjG3keO2uHCRaEQheXIdZXY0xQVg5QMLSf8Ny8gnzfTYC8a7GqmQBOjiSpTDu4jzVKl4rDRJH71OO_0Bok_ZXVIk8UKB7a4txBgdCfcCom80/s1600-h/1223060740j7X0Dv.jpg"></a><div align="left"><br /><span>The Easter holiday is just around the corner, and while browsing online I ran across something that was SOOO appropriate for the season, AND features PLUMS! The following recipe and images were featured on www.eatingoutloud.com in 2007..and I just had to share! <br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.eatingoutloud.com/2007/03/my-favorite-plum-tart.html">Rustic Plum Tart</a></strong></span></div><span><strong><em><div><br />Crust<br />1 1/4 c. All Purpose Flour<br />2 Tbsp sugar<br />1/4 tsp salt<br />1/2 c. Unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" pieces<br />3 Tbsp Ice water<br /><br />Filling<br />1 1/2 lbs Plums halved, pitted and sliced<br />6 Tbsp Sugar<br />1/2 tsp Ground ginger<br />1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon<br />1 Tbsp All purpose flour<br />2 Tbsp Unsalted butter, melted<br />1 Egg beaten (to glaze)<br />1/4 c. Apricot preserves<br /><br />For Crust: Blend flour, sugar, salt. Add butter and cut into mixture until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 2 Tbsp of ice water, blend until moist clump forms, add more water by teaspoons if mixture is still dry. Gather dough into a ball, flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least one (1) hour.<br /><br />Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss plums, 4 Tbsp sugar, ginger, and cinnamon in a bowl. Roll dough on a floured surface into a 12 1/2" ball. Transfer to rimmed baking sheet. Mix 1 Tbsp sugar and 1Tbsp flour in a small bowl, sprinkle over the dough leaving a 2" plain border.<br /><br />Arrange plums in concentric circles on the dough leaving a 2" plain border. Drizzle with melted butter. Fold dough border toward center. Brush border with egg glaze, sprinkle with 1 Tbsp sugar. <br /><br />Bake tart until plums are tender and the crust is golden..about 35-45 minutes. During the last few minutes, warm the apricot preserves on the stovetop. Remove the baked pie and brush the warmed preserves over the top of the plums. Tart must cool at least one (1) hour at room temperature before serving. ENJOY!<br /></em></strong><span></span> <br />Well, now I'm wondering how many of you have cooked with plums? What's your favorite dish? Want to have your "Blue Plum" recipe featured on this blog? Then email it to media@blueplum.org! If I have a few recipe submissions..I'll create an on-going article!</span></div><div> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-63113624860937500602010-02-18T13:22:00.011-05:002010-02-18T14:03:40.078-05:00Blue Plum Festival's Media Director<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDFPRLKSGHz7sihwElaij0z_6CRbrZ2GtK4j6MWkR-G2bUhkErA_pi96b72FQf1N3YPW39j5RJGyuGcygn1lR0TSQ9bRxp54dpnjvvIuHR8B2l29TeQCjl15Cn9kHCB2L-cS5RLIsDfvU/s1600-h/BW+Head+shot.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 178px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439652688252523346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDFPRLKSGHz7sihwElaij0z_6CRbrZ2GtK4j6MWkR-G2bUhkErA_pi96b72FQf1N3YPW39j5RJGyuGcygn1lR0TSQ9bRxp54dpnjvvIuHR8B2l29TeQCjl15Cn9kHCB2L-cS5RLIsDfvU/s200/BW+Head+shot.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Hi! My name is Brandi Woodall, Media Director for the 2010 Blue Plum Festival held in downtown Johnson City, Tennessee. My function for the BP Festival is simple...promotion! It is my goal to use social media to raise awareness for this FREE art and music festival held annually.<br /><br />Last year the Blue Plum saw almost 80,000 visitors over the two-day event. THIS year the festival has been extended into Sunday, so we anticipate even more foot traffic! The dates of the festival are June 4-6, 2010 and a full schedule of events and artist line ups will be listed on the main site www.blueplum.org very soon. The headliners are still being lined up!<br /><br />In an effort to keep the Blue Plum Festival in the spotlight (although we are the largest event held in the Tri!), you can find us in various social media networks including Facebook (over 1200 fans and growing daily), Twitter @blueplumfest, and Spot Social. Unlike other area events, we want to engage with our friends and followers. Because we want our fans and friends to know that we create and execute this event with all of you in mind. Because without the fans, the team of hardworking volunteers, and our sponsors there would be no festival! </div><br /><p>Our Volunteer Coordinator, Jennifer Clements is working on "Plum Up!", our volunteer program that covers most every aspect of this 3 day festival. Want to work in your community??? Then shoot an email to us and let us know you're interested.</p><p><span>OHHH and where else in the area can you reach 80,000 potential clients in one weekend??? Contact David Pennington, the Blue Plum Festival Director. He'll send you over a promotional package with all of the options and opportunities to shine the light on your organization!<br /><br />In closing, thank you for the follows and friend requests...keep reading, posting, and twittering! And I look forward to bringing you more information about the 2010 Blue Plum Festival as it unfolds!<br /><br /><br />Brandi Woodall<br />Blue Plum Media Director<br /></span><span style="font-size:0;"><br /><br /></span><span><span style="font-size:85%;">Brandi Woodall is owner of <a href="http://www.positiveapproachevents.com/">Positive Approach Events & Consulting</a>. The Premier Event Service in the Tri-Cities area. From full service event management to social media marketing, we offer services for every corporate and leisure event. </span></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-23259107868303186792010-02-02T13:05:00.006-05:002010-02-02T13:45:01.325-05:00First Friday- February 5, 2010<div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOiRbdsFjWWKDXdDzrcg7K5_0b0UhsjSxAuu2EPFx2py46SI1y3Z_gPmJQSSTLa7vo58jCcR1HpUrJtbrr-W_gcBEsI6M64utXayVaKYA3SNHtX8Zk_z1TiZJkXLcI7iGAa-SVJbYOOB8/s1600-h/Mardi+Gras.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 160px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 80px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433709165009525682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOiRbdsFjWWKDXdDzrcg7K5_0b0UhsjSxAuu2EPFx2py46SI1y3Z_gPmJQSSTLa7vo58jCcR1HpUrJtbrr-W_gcBEsI6M64utXayVaKYA3SNHtX8Zk_z1TiZJkXLcI7iGAa-SVJbYOOB8/s320/Mardi+Gras.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><strong>First Friday is once upon us! And February's theme is Mardi Gras! What a list of things to do! So many events...something for everybody!</strong></div><br /><div align="left"></div><p align="left">The King Centre (300 E. Main Street Johnson City, TN 37601) will feature <a href="http://davidclaunch.com/clownboy.aspx">Dilly-Dally the clown </a>for the kiddies! From juggling to balloon animals, the kids are sure to enjoy!</p><p align="left">Do you know what a King Cake is??? If not, come and learn all about this traditional cake and find the baby! That's right...find the baby..the winner will receive a prize!</p><p align="left">And what is Mardi Gras without music, The King Centre will welcome the <a href="http://www.myspace.com/mudbugsmusic">Mud Bugs</a> to the lobby at 7:00pm...they are the area's feature New Orleans-Style band</p><p align="left"><a href="http://nelsonartcenter.blogspot.com/">Nelson Fine Art</a> will also be presenting a new exhibit "Art from the Buffalo School", featuring art and design from the students of Milligan College. The reception will be hosted from 7-9pm with the faculty and student artists on-hand to discuss their work.</p><p align="left">And a MUST for any Mardi Gras Celebration is beads!!!! So stop in at Beadworks on Main Street to pick yours up! Also, they'll be having live music and instructions on making your own jewelry. AND they are giving away 2 children's bead partys (up to 8 guests at each) during First Friday!</p><p align="left"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 118px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433716185682473122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqXM1v7WtmKxgbTH8qJvlDY63PXgb0V01mISogumaO5JabBmf2gAM1Yo4N2BWkvHVBKWrqyZHT14ebq3OaW5QIhVmvIKp6NwDGzQKZht6JwAteQccgu9QcBkV6xnuUwYZrAzVWs3ms_VY/s200/beadworks_logo1.jpg" /></p><br /><p align="center">So whatever your fancy, whether it is beads, music, art, or food and drink...you'll find it all in <a href="http://www.jcdevelopment.org/index.php">Downtown Johnson City, Tennessee</a>!</p></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-23834544797502428132010-02-02T12:44:00.005-05:002010-02-02T13:04:20.270-05:00Come "Treasure" Our New Exhibit @ The Hands On Museum<span><br />Do your kids love treasure hunting? Well if so..then the Hands On Museum in downtown Johnson City, Tennessee should be on your list of things to do in this New Year! <br /><br />On January 16, 2010 a new exhibit opened and will continue until April 25, 2010. This new exciting exhibit organized by NRG! Exhibits of Washington State has a dozen hands-on activities that allow the visitors to try tools for treasure hunting as well as investigate treasures! Visitors can drive an Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), underwater, crack a safe, learn their weight in gold, and experiment with real metal detectors to locate treasure!<br /><br />In addition to underwater treasure hunting, the exhibit also teaches visitors to locate treasures in the attic, family heirlooms, and long-lost toys that may have hidden value. Ever heard of "geocaching"? It's a new form of treasure hunting that includes various ways of locating treasure such as; maps, landmarks, compasses and of course....GPS!<br /><br />"Treasure Hunting has found it's way into popular culture through books and movies. And now, modern "Treasure Hunters" use some really exciting technology in their search for treasure," said Kristine Carter, Marketing Manger for the Hands on Museum. "This exhibit is something the whole family can enjoy together."<br /><br />Hands On! Regional Museum is located at 315 E. Main Street in downtown Johnson City, Tennessee. The museum offers daily programming and exhibits focused on the arts, sciences, and humanities for all ages. For more information about this exhibit, or the museum, please call (423) 434-HAND or visit www.handsonmuseum.org. <br /> </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-82325952793655675582010-01-27T19:32:00.003-05:002010-01-27T19:42:00.763-05:00Blue Plum 2008Just wanted to share a video shot in 2008 at the Blue Plum Festival, courtesy of GoTricities. Jared Bentley takes a stroll through the festival and gives you a bird's eye view of vendors, music, and the experience of what the Blue Plum Festival is all about!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPOsvOTQqLI">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPOsvOTQqLI</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-51247710506614867272010-01-06T09:23:00.008-05:002010-01-06T09:58:53.729-05:00The Main Street Pizza Company-Johnson City, TN<div align="center"><strong>New Eating Establishment Opens in Downtown Johnson City, TN</strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Main-Street-Pizza-Company/214522284363#/pages/The-Main-Street-Pizza-Company/214522284363?ref=ts"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 122px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423638248886832434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1u6Ftsrkd2kIonwBLpysXx8clz_D0SNbo5vzgNqqklDE9Ozau-KqyfVixy2ZV4AsabStkvGxVYB2LpVK3HX0KL2i1thiSLNYZaU87aSc0s5gQ_LDWDz6Ao2DNBDe0FqzDaeEJtlP-NuA/s200/Main+Street+Pizza.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><br /><div align="left">The Main Street Pizza Company in downtown Johnson City, TN will have a soft opening on Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 7:00pm to 5:00am. For those of you that haven't heard of this new eating establishment, they are located at 300 E. Main Street in the King Centre in the space that formerly housed Russo's of Orleans. They are within two blocks of walking distance from Capone's, Second Level, Hideaway, Halo's, Numan's, and Tipton Street Pub.</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">With fantastic menu of pizza, pasta, and appetizers they are sure to have something for everyone..even anchovies! And here's a little kick they also have a FULL Bar..that's right! The bar offers beer, liquor, and of course wine until 3am. And for your sport's viewing pleasure they also have not one..but two Hi-Def Big Screens (47" and 51").</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">Click <strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themainstreetpizzacompany.com%2FMenus.html&h=d931f99576c48727c954dc07c08bb74f">HERE</a></strong> for a down loadable version of their menu. The soft openings are scheduled on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for the next few weeks. Become a fan on facebook by clicking their image above to access their fan page!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">This is yet another great business that is opening up in downtown Johnson City, TN! Come and see what's happening in downtown! You'll find so many great items from antiques and art to dining and dog food. Whatever you need, you can find it all downtown!</div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Make a resolution this year to BUY LOCAL and support the small business owners in your town!</div><div align="left"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-39216743678340706422010-01-04T12:35:00.006-05:002010-01-04T13:00:30.635-05:00Introducing The Blue Plum Festival Volunteer Coordinator<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCsgG7QtmRnsdMNzpZ7nyh4u4HAzBbO_4BYxmkQZgo6f8DP9upEj6DVHTNeds7xK8UTMCEl1FAccKW2dQcycRfiS39ycvMZu10kMzeX0pht3k9Pa0dAPx7i1PmpnD2f6gd0mPYHFEiILA/s1600-h/J.+Clements+Pic+Volunteer+Coordinator.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 204px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422940735314467474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCsgG7QtmRnsdMNzpZ7nyh4u4HAzBbO_4BYxmkQZgo6f8DP9upEj6DVHTNeds7xK8UTMCEl1FAccKW2dQcycRfiS39ycvMZu10kMzeX0pht3k9Pa0dAPx7i1PmpnD2f6gd0mPYHFEiILA/s320/J.+Clements+Pic+Volunteer+Coordinator.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Blue Plum Question #1- Who are you and can you tell us a little about yourself?</strong><br /><br /><br />My name is Jennifer Clements. I have lived in the area all of my life, except for the four years that I spent away at college in Ohio. I am a member of the Junior League of Johnson City, TN which is a nonprofit organization that focuses on women and children's issues in the area. I also enjoy doing volunteer work for my church, Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church located in downtown Johnson City, TN.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Blue Plum Question #2- How did you get involved with the Blue Plum Festival?</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Munsey Memorial Methodist Church is involved with the Blue Plum Festival as the kid's area sponsor. They provide entertainment, games, and prizes for kids of all ages during the festival. I have enjoyed helping with this part of the festival over the past four years. My involvement began with the kid's area and has progressed to areas such as procuring sponsorships for the festival.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Blue Plum Question #3- How does volunteering in your community make you feel?</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />By getting involved with the Blue Plum Festival I have been able to meet a lot of great people and I feel like I'm now a part of something big in our community. I enjoy being a part of something that draws people to our beautiful downtown and entertains them. The Blue Plum Festival is the kickoff event for the summer and is an event that everyone wants to attend. <br /><br /><br /><strong>Blue Plum Question #4- Any final words from the Volunteer Coordinator?</strong><br /><br />This year I will be heading up "Plum Up", the Blue Plum Festival's Volunteer Campaign. This is your opportunity to become a part of our downtown organization! We are so grateful for those individuals, organizations, and companies that volunteer yearly. This year, we ask that you too become a part of this exciting opportunity and become a part of our "Plum Up Team"!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />**For more information on the festival and how you can become involved please visit our official website at <a href="http://www.blueplum.org/">www.blueplum.org</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-63578436416788835102009-12-28T12:27:00.003-05:002009-12-28T12:34:55.995-05:00A New Year AheadBest wishes for the New Year to the fans of the Blue Plum Festival in Johnson City, TN! In about six months, the 2010 Blue Plum Festival will get underway. This coming festival has been extended to include an additional day of entertainment and fun!<br /><br /><br />The festival will be Friday June 4, 2010 through Sunday June 6, 2010. Last year the attendance was about 80,000 so we are expecting a record turnout for the 2010 festival! Remember this is a free music and arts festival in downtown Johnson City, TN...that's right...FREE!<br /><br /><br />Our volunteer program, "Plum Up", will kick off in January 2010..so we'll be asking some of our friends to help in planning and executing the biggest outdoor event in the Tri-Cities area! <br /><br /><br />For now, we would just like to say Happy New Year and stay safe!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-50929190935190608042009-12-16T12:14:00.004-05:002009-12-16T12:37:34.212-05:00I'm Dreaming of a "Blues Christmas"<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Facebook Fan Page Giveaway</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">"I'm Dreaming of a Blues Christmas"</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left">The Blue Plum Festival is proud to announce our newest giveway just in time for Christmas! We are teaming up with Slackjack Guitars in Jonesborough, TN to offer a one-of-a kind Cigar Box Guitar as the prize for our giveway.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">To find out more about Slackjack Guitars click <strong><a href="http://slackjackguitars.wordpress.com/">HERE</a></strong></div><div align="left"><strong></strong> </div><div align="left"><strong></strong> </div><div align="left"><strong></strong></div><div align="left"><strong></strong></div><div align="left">Pictures of the actual guitar along with more information about the contest will be posted on the evening of Wednesday Dec 16th. The contest does have limitations...</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">You CAN NOT BE:</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">A member of the Blue Plum Festival Committee</div><div align="left">A member of the Friends of Olde Downtowne</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">You MUST:</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Be Age 21 and over (proof will be required)</div><div align="left">Live within the Tri-Cities, TN region (no further than 50 miles from Johnson City, TN)</div><div align="left">Agree to take delivery no later than Tuesday, December 22, 2009</div><div align="left">Sign a release authorize use of your photo to be used in promotional photos for the Blue Plum Festival and Slackjack Guitars.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">The giveaway will be a triva based contest. The first winning answer (posted on the facebook fan event page) who meets all of the criteria, will be named the winner. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">The contest will be held on Friday, December 18th..and the winner will be announced on Saturday, December 19th. So again, good luck..and Merry Christmas from the <a href="http://blueplum.org/">Blue Plum Festival!</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-88367132442189914452009-12-09T10:51:00.003-05:002009-12-09T11:02:19.262-05:00Winners for the Downtown Christmas Window Display Contest<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Winners Announced for the Downtown Christmas Window Display Contest</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">First and foremost, a big thank you to the merchants who particpated in the contest. There were so many unique windows. Also, a thank you to our judges, including those who texted their vote for the "People's Choice". We received over 800 text votes!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413265967083457282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSB3m3Timlmnk7iFpyfZ9n0aDVsQNmqoT4TtrvtHjzgFVZAEZ7ng-cjms3bZyroDl7GRjDsWEodGfMN08GXPGOYDP8FuMYDIcCbBZhNYbAGlipOEDpJB7kib9IIA9yjaUoIXpt1gMI-xE/s200/Numans+all+lit+up.JPG" /> <p align="center"><strong></strong> </p><p align="center"><strong>Congratulations to the 1ST place winner - NUMAN'S</strong> </p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center"><strong>2nd Place - ETSU Physicians</strong></p><p align="center"><strong> People's Choice - ETSU Arts Department</strong></p><p align="center"><strong></strong> </p><p align="center">Congratulations to the winners, and once again thank you to everyone who participated!</p><p align="left"> </p><p align="left"> </p><p align="center"><br /></p><div align="left"><strong></strong></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-59354753195195676742009-12-07T13:57:00.009-05:002010-01-04T23:03:23.831-05:00Holiday Happenings with Jake Legg's Lost State Tours<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibEGZmHcAEbmnY1lF3Qhv4-0akklJ7EaEc15Ik1D_ozRklNtnSlnDXNOfiz4exQbHDtpZBgimhuY6jm-_t99-EP7x8U5ySxFALeiWL-2EIcNknqCJYroX7DC-QgsoJaX78Z-5l14-fzrg/s1600-h/logoFINAL.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 149px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412570771321089970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibEGZmHcAEbmnY1lF3Qhv4-0akklJ7EaEc15Ik1D_ozRklNtnSlnDXNOfiz4exQbHDtpZBgimhuY6jm-_t99-EP7x8U5ySxFALeiWL-2EIcNknqCJYroX7DC-QgsoJaX78Z-5l14-fzrg/s200/logoFINAL.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Jake Legg's Lost State Tours, Johnson City, Tennessee's first and only bus tour and charter company, is full of holiday cheer this year! They are now offering a variety of ways for residents and visitors to take advantage of the region's seasonal celebrations.<br /><br /><br />This year, Lost State Tours will also offer tours to the Bristol Motor Speedway so that large groups can ride in comfort and style to enjoy the annual Speedway in Lights that benefit the Speedway Children's Charities. The Speedway tour has become an annual tradition for many families, and by utilizing the bus tour, you will get a vantage point and have an experience that you just can't get by riding in a lower riding passenger vehicle.<br /><br /><br />Lost State Tours can also offers options for your "Office Holiday Party." From private tours, progressive dinners, to pub crawls, they offer many packages to accommodate your needs. The bus seats 23 guests comfortably, and you are encouraged/welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0W6DEvfTK2lj4Uq5Hb_PZl0oDFWI272xjFpXrLbk3Z8PuTWcm-3qeeGnz0Iox6vJAYApWPi4NJyWbnPwbr0DolLh_FcGVsyabwRUbbY1kjv3WUyu4-7hnxTo_aexWuXdjkl9AK6IZdJE/s1600-h/BusPic3.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412574756273546674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0W6DEvfTK2lj4Uq5Hb_PZl0oDFWI272xjFpXrLbk3Z8PuTWcm-3qeeGnz0Iox6vJAYApWPi4NJyWbnPwbr0DolLh_FcGVsyabwRUbbY1kjv3WUyu4-7hnxTo_aexWuXdjkl9AK6IZdJE/s200/BusPic3.JPG" /></a></p><br /><br /><br />Looking for a special gift for that someone in your life? Let me suggest a gift certificate as a stocking stuffer. Give the gift of a memory!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><em><strong>Mention this BLOG POST and you will receive $10 worth of Jake's bread---valid for tour tickets or a charter.</strong></em></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em></em></strong></div>Give the Boss Woman at (423) 557-4248 or visit the tour online at <a href="http://www.loststatetours.com/">http://www.loststatetours.com/</a><br /><br />Become a fan of Lost State tours on facebook! <a href="http://tiny.cc/LostStateToursFB">http://tiny.cc/LostStateToursFB</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-20907679594579482712009-12-01T16:38:00.000-05:002009-12-01T16:38:37.708-05:00Blue Plum Festival Director Visits Daytime Tri-CitiesMr. David Pennington visited the set of Daytime Tri-Cities today to talk about the upcoming First Friday and Christmas Parade in Downtown Johnson City, TN. Thank you to Morgan King for being such a gracious host...as always.<br /><br />Blue Plum looks forward to appearing on the show again to update the area on the activities slated for the 2010 Blue Plum Festival!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-17367949269996839822009-11-30T12:09:00.005-05:002009-11-30T12:32:24.883-05:00First Friday December 4, 2009<div align="center">The Johnson City, TN Christmas Parade returns to Downtown!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><ul><li><div align="left">That's right folks, the parade is back where it belongs...on Main Street! The festivities will get underway at 5:00pm with food and merchandise vendors on East Main Street.</div></li><li><div align="left">At 5:30pm in Fountain Square, by Freiburg's, witness the beauty and awe of the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Carolers from First Presbyterian Church will be on-hand to add even more Holiday Spirit to this event!</div></li><li><div align="left">Stop by and enjoy a winter wonderland in Majestic Park. At 6:00pm the Celebration Show Choir of the Tri-Cities will perform in the park gazebo. Talk about feeling festive!</div></li><li><div align="left">The PARADE will get underway at 6:30pm with a the route heading up State of Franklin, turning onto Buffalo, and coming straight through downtown on Main Street! Makes me smile just typing it!</div></li><li><div align="left">Several events will be going on downtown on December 4, 2009 including an art exhibit at Nelson Fine Art featuring the artist Sammie Nicely.</div></li><li><div align="left">7:30pm (approximately) SANTA returns to the King Centre. In a nostalgic turn of events, Santa is back where he once hosted the multitudes of children (and adults). Parents make sure to bring your camera for this important photo opportunity.</div></li></ul><div align="left"><br />Thanks to all of the merchants who will participate in decorating their store windows! This again will be another nostalgic addition to the evening. So bring your families and come downtown to Johnson City, TN to enjoy the First Friday/Christmas Festivities! </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-33060995360201547022009-11-24T15:01:00.004-05:002009-11-24T15:27:03.816-05:00Site For the 2010 Blue Plum Festival Cornhole Tournament<div>Wanted to share a bird's eye view for the proposed location of the 2010 Blue Plum Festival Cornhole Tournament. The Buffalo Street Parking Lot, during the paving process.</div><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407768734474175538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7SDQX5RhEhhTRopGW8vPlA1ussoT16TgS2sIPv7t_iwPPN7CyCR7arTi5s6-250wsX4z13Zu7v_tzbkq6Ewyd-L3ucr7og2tJNiHltwrJRqJu2POohPTiy0PcuobUhtnfZVV6A5-gq4I/s200/TiptonStreet_Nov2009.jpg" /></p><p> </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-31908580587080235282009-11-18T08:00:00.001-05:002009-11-18T13:30:33.920-05:00Back by Popular Demand, A Tuna ChristmasThe Blue Moon Theatre brings back the madcap holiday favorite <em>A Tuna Christmas.</em> Perfomances begin on Friday November 20, 2009 and run through January 2, 2010. The Broadway-style live performance includes a candlelit five course meal. The Blue Moon Dinner Theatre is located at 215 E. Main Street in downtown Johnson City, TN. Reservations can be made by calling (423) 232-1350 or by visiting the theatre online at <a href="http://www.bluemoondinnertheatre.com/">http://www.bluemoondinnertheatre.com/</a>. Back at the theatre through popular demand, <em><strong>A Tuna Christmas</strong></em> is suitable for the entire family! Whether it is their first or fifth time seeing <strong><em>A Tuna Christmas</em></strong>, audiences will love this laugh filled evening!<br /><br /><br /><br /><em><strong>A Tuna Christmas</strong></em>, by Joes Sears & Jaston William, and Ed Howard is the second in the beloved quad-rilogy of plays about the citizens of Texas' third smallest town, Tuna, Texas. Two actors, and some split-second costume changes, portray all 24 citizens of Tuna, TX, where the Lion's Clun is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. In this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, it's Christmas Eve and all comic mayhem is about to break loose as the delightfully eccentric characters attempt to cope with seasonal traumas, including hot competition in the hot lawn display contest that is being sabotaged by a mysterious Christmas Phantom or the Tuna Little's ill fated production of "A Christmas Carol" that is jeopardized by unpaid electric bills.<br /><br /><br />All tickets for perfomances are $39.99 (plus tax) and includes the performance and dinner. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Many dates are sold out, so make your reservations now!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.bluemoondinnertheatre.com/">http://www.bluemoondinnertheatre.com/</a> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-21479779429289859292009-11-16T20:41:00.010-05:002009-11-16T22:06:56.472-05:00The Forgotten Victims...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGgzk5bGbejg3QnYzu6E_Q312yqlCHBIff6c9hFSAVJrzA8mlWosVZhcJQ76b30TbTBHnH8SrmqmyFpEH9_rDmbqAwpdpVUY824F7pCGDKJKfJGHkKTDcUweNkEHY7U4J4LctIe9J0d0/s1600/pet+food+pantry+poster+(2).pdf+-+Adobe+Reader.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 114px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404895339959256450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGgzk5bGbejg3QnYzu6E_Q312yqlCHBIff6c9hFSAVJrzA8mlWosVZhcJQ76b30TbTBHnH8SrmqmyFpEH9_rDmbqAwpdpVUY824F7pCGDKJKfJGHkKTDcUweNkEHY7U4J4LctIe9J0d0/s200/pet+food+pantry+poster+(2).pdf+-+Adobe+Reader.bmp" /></a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong>Please Help Us Feed the Forgotten Victims....</strong></div><br /><br /><p>When you hear the words recession and economic crisis, do you ever conjure up images of a family's beloved beagle or playful gray kitten and think VICTIM? Well, that is unfortunately the situation that is happening all too often to pets throughout our communities. Families have been impacted with additional financial burdens throughout this area and because of their current financial state they are being forced to give away their pets because they can no longer afford to feed them.</p><p>Many of these once loved pets will be placed in shelters throughout the area. And the sad fact is, that they might not ever be a part of another loving home. </p><p align="center"><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzU1cLOqDwCYxOSNiXud4WYlrspJXedyWfgwXwlRj0tVkwKJJy2RIt83JloLtzhtrLgESjf7Wulp2_fSkvf' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><br /><p align="center">Join us in helping feed these pets keep families together by donating dog and cat pet food. </p><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center"><strong>Donations can be brought to:</strong></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Nibbles and Kibbles Pet Food Pantry</strong></span></p><br /><p align="center"><strong>located in Downtown Johnson City@</strong></p><br /><p align="center"><strong>Everything Under One Woof</strong></p><br /><p align="center"><strong>318 E. Main Street</strong></p><br /><p align="center"><strong>Johnson City, TN 37601</strong></p><p align="center"><strong></strong> </p><p align="center"><strong></strong></p><p align="center"><strong>*Store Hours Monday-Saturday 12pm to 5:30pm</strong></p><p align="center"><strong></strong></p><p align="center"><strong></strong> </p><p align="center"><strong>For donation pick ups please contact:</strong></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Kathy </strong></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>(423) 946-7376</strong></span></p><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center"></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-28669195941271248472009-11-12T12:31:00.007-05:002009-11-12T13:01:40.948-05:00The Official Southern Railroad Depot Collector's Ornament 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZvKiGaL5KCo9xlGaKKCRrQVYUNZS0cg5RdRkN7NfuqNBwWbkxRZ0_yEwLfdlFCTXYycaJISt7UrP72fnIJJI_LMftyjm16D-2wjFPHsfrFDy9-GWlLQg5Z1Qg6SxWKbzwquKdRxz1is/s1600-h/2009+RR+ornament.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 288px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403272298948368370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZvKiGaL5KCo9xlGaKKCRrQVYUNZS0cg5RdRkN7NfuqNBwWbkxRZ0_yEwLfdlFCTXYycaJISt7UrP72fnIJJI_LMftyjm16D-2wjFPHsfrFDy9-GWlLQg5Z1Qg6SxWKbzwquKdRxz1is/s320/2009+RR+ornament.jpg" /></a><br />For a limited time participating downtown Johnson City merchants will offer this 2009 Commemorative Ornament for sale. With only 400 in existence, this is sure to become a collector's item! At a cost of only $10 this 24k gold on solid brass ornament includes a Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Charleston Mint. The Certificate details the history of the Southern Railroad Depot from 1912 to 1972, and is one of Johnson City, Tennessee's prominent landmarks.<br /><p>In addition to being sold at retail locations, the ornaments will be sold during the monthly First Friday celebration to be held on December 4, 2009. A list of participating merchants is coming soon! </p><p>Remember the ornament is being offered in a limited quanitity of 400. This makes a great Holiday gift, souvenir, and a beautiful addition to your Christmas tree!<br /></p><div align="left"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-13312103094131328812009-11-12T00:16:00.004-05:002009-11-12T00:31:52.780-05:00Second Harvest Food Bank Food Drive Continues!Just a reminder that collection barrels will be placed downtown for the Second Harvest Food Bank. The barrels will be placed at the following locations in <strong>Johnson City, TN</strong> now through December 4, 2009:<br /><ul><li><strong>Atlantis</strong> on 242 E. Main Street</li><li><strong>Beadworks</strong> on 257 E. Main Street</li><li><strong>Nelson Fine Art </strong>on 324 E. Main Street </li><li><strong>Under One Woof </strong>on 318 E. Main Street</li><li><strong>Unique Treasures </strong>on 232 E. Main Street</li></ul><p>During a season when we are paying thanks and celebrating love, remember to give back to your community. The barrels are for nonperishable food items only. To find out about ongoing programs and more information about the organization. Please visit the website for the <a href="http://www.netfoodbank.org/Home.html">Northeast Tennessee Second Harvest Food Bank</a>. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-27433469396921887932009-11-11T18:41:00.013-05:002009-11-11T21:06:25.726-05:00First Friday November 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxR-oR7sRZoyHWTp0y-G-tqME4RCQjBEn-aeORZdsDHPkBYR0dbPZzVxNowEydNLP31WeVoiKkBux1Lt3OIwrGm4CsFWKMIiR2PwFUtcRhImVvg-gHo-9mSa_CgWwDZO9yrQNfl-sMgw/s1600-h/firstfridaylogo.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 148px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403029991738007570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxR-oR7sRZoyHWTp0y-G-tqME4RCQjBEn-aeORZdsDHPkBYR0dbPZzVxNowEydNLP31WeVoiKkBux1Lt3OIwrGm4CsFWKMIiR2PwFUtcRhImVvg-gHo-9mSa_CgWwDZO9yrQNfl-sMgw/s320/firstfridaylogo.gif" /></a><br /><div>First Friday in November 2009 was dedicated to the ETSU Bucs...it was Homecoming week afterall! There were so many great things going on downtown that night! From the introduction of the Homecoming Queen and King candidates, to a pep rally for the ETSU Ladies Basketball team. You can't have a pep rally without the ETSU Mascot and Cheerleaders!!!<br /><br /><div><br /><div><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxcVXOkJUduKZjMRsO-EObzmu9giC9rsmuqx0-nEpF_nrXGCulDpXiqLZR48zR24SuwnHJk0oC5C0AIM1fslFSLjO71iDp05_MnuYzJfTTqP_3QeuDPspPuSczPRC39WyM18b9QalPLOw/s1600-h/386.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 233px; HEIGHT: 152px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403010414716921954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxcVXOkJUduKZjMRsO-EObzmu9giC9rsmuqx0-nEpF_nrXGCulDpXiqLZR48zR24SuwnHJk0oC5C0AIM1fslFSLjO71iDp05_MnuYzJfTTqP_3QeuDPspPuSczPRC39WyM18b9QalPLOw/s320/386.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Pblaar297sFDA737suUb_U5sz7qH6JL1y0qo0q0bqL5j-iW55V_Z6X5JsgmMtgA-F38Y4jCU-2GOvzDqFtFFQClKR-IrSdx2ED8JSjtPshHNkT1GjWV9Q8VidtC3IXMsk5iUC2mrI4s/s1600-h/384.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 250px; HEIGHT: 151px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403010398805523010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Pblaar297sFDA737suUb_U5sz7qH6JL1y0qo0q0bqL5j-iW55V_Z6X5JsgmMtgA-F38Y4jCU-2GOvzDqFtFFQClKR-IrSdx2ED8JSjtPshHNkT1GjWV9Q8VidtC3IXMsk5iUC2mrI4s/s320/384.JPG" /></a> </p><p align="left">Festivities included art auctions, live body art shows, and Unique Treasures had an art showing as well as belly dancing! It was one busy night downtown!!</p><p align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY4RFOY1RyknAcV7Xuup8hc1pdTFCsw3dJr2DLBNVIhvlUQ2O74BZwD0WyCR9O29_spimOL4k6T0R2nBj3U_A1GDMwv0vo6MGFUgkgGCH2NNR_5YKIIawN9dCKLp8PPFsOjr05Loooec8/s1600-h/390.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 181px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403028652496071730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY4RFOY1RyknAcV7Xuup8hc1pdTFCsw3dJr2DLBNVIhvlUQ2O74BZwD0WyCR9O29_spimOL4k6T0R2nBj3U_A1GDMwv0vo6MGFUgkgGCH2NNR_5YKIIawN9dCKLp8PPFsOjr05Loooec8/s320/390.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6RHeq35DUX4xkOd9otFKhUkCWJIYOJSlgUNPWDtJX1ROUHYkHes5iVPNCdmvcnT-N7izF0ieeKfQZ_5HPlMAYFcPR7UIHFOljp4ARohQa3fg-FtzB3mSFSH-YMxUAA7pfyhHiCnBHX0/s1600-h/389.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 181px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403010418437733538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6RHeq35DUX4xkOd9otFKhUkCWJIYOJSlgUNPWDtJX1ROUHYkHes5iVPNCdmvcnT-N7izF0ieeKfQZ_5HPlMAYFcPR7UIHFOljp4ARohQa3fg-FtzB3mSFSH-YMxUAA7pfyhHiCnBHX0/s320/389.JPG" /></a> </p><p align="center">Thank you to all who came out to support the Bucs, as well as First Friday!</p><p align="center"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHw5PcuPv-fdSDVyLtcLRkHIPSWzmeQpUZ-_xaKbI7hS2rqvZL2wKMjPhf89WrY-lM4i911qugcfomNL9a7_IUM-HsL2flnrz3B6uXo2fTcLYLj1Te468yTbWI17KOJS6Vshv6hBtxwNQ/s1600-h/383.JPG"> </a></p><p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJp54a6kUJ_m78FaL6GdKejry51R4u2zCtnpclydsoOOh8yGmuE8LlVdWxpgMzabqEavfcr4Vdjnj3ZRjtVTZWb-JZzTNBhtiYSwJesHNU0RCzYYP8ISz3N7BEHn6SZ6lUlGiolJs4Ys/s1600-h/379.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 242px; HEIGHT: 232px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403010392531006306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJp54a6kUJ_m78FaL6GdKejry51R4u2zCtnpclydsoOOh8yGmuE8LlVdWxpgMzabqEavfcr4Vdjnj3ZRjtVTZWb-JZzTNBhtiYSwJesHNU0RCzYYP8ISz3N7BEHn6SZ6lUlGiolJs4Ys/s320/379.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHw5PcuPv-fdSDVyLtcLRkHIPSWzmeQpUZ-_xaKbI7hS2rqvZL2wKMjPhf89WrY-lM4i911qugcfomNL9a7_IUM-HsL2flnrz3B6uXo2fTcLYLj1Te468yTbWI17KOJS6Vshv6hBtxwNQ/s1600-h/383.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 321px; HEIGHT: 232px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403028647938471618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHw5PcuPv-fdSDVyLtcLRkHIPSWzmeQpUZ-_xaKbI7hS2rqvZL2wKMjPhf89WrY-lM4i911qugcfomNL9a7_IUM-HsL2flnrz3B6uXo2fTcLYLj1Te468yTbWI17KOJS6Vshv6hBtxwNQ/s320/383.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Make sure to mark your calendars for December 4, 2009. First Friday will celebrate the holidays in style! With a tree lighting service on Fountain Square, Jonesborough Children's Choir in Majestic Park, the Christmas Parade which will come down State of Franklin Street, Buffalo, and then up Main Street. </p><div><div><div><div><p>The downtown merchants are also getting into the spirit by decorating their store windows. And remember Santa returns to the King Centre as well. The Second Chance Harvest Bank collection bins will also be in various stores throughout downtown. </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-12976780355079550592009-11-06T14:01:00.003-05:002009-11-06T14:11:18.680-05:00JC First Friday<p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 113px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 91px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401068455793489634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHz9cE1EDnRAnCL3gaZ0imgtTQEkvpW8HUPohVzrki0ekhUwONbbbszghLCukag9H2RKw4jrBYX1FBLpBVhu_1THAbUJILugUqvNPTcb1hGUJApU62EPGQncUyL3Fj_NTaHr11LcvzOGA/s320/etsu-buc.png" /></p><p> </p><p>Tonight is the First Friday Celebration in downtown Johnson City, Tennessee! It's homecoming week at ETSU and they are having a pep rally to show the city's ETSU Buc Pride! The festivities begin at 6:00pm and will continue throughout the downtown and into the evening.</p><p>Some of the events will include art exhibits, free yoga classes, homemade doughnuts for sale, bluegrass, and much more! For more information on this event, please visit the downtown site at <a href="http://jcfirstfriday.com/">http://jcfirstfriday.com/</a> </p><p>The downtown is also collecting nonperishable food items for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Look for the collection barrels which will be located on E. Main Street. </p><p> </p><p> </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1224540016222300472.post-3475348472764442122009-11-05T16:01:00.003-05:002009-11-05T16:10:32.026-05:00The Blue Plum is Going SocialThe Blue Plum Festival has decided to get social! What does that mean??? Well, that means you can find us on Facebook now by becoming a friend or fan, and follow us on twitter!<br /><br />This blog will be dedicated to informing it's visitors on the ongoing events in the downtown area of Johnson City, Tennessee. If you're looking for things to do, places to visit, food, and drink...then follow our blog!<br /><br />Over the next few months before the Blue Plum Festival, I will be hitting the social scene to give you the scoop on the latest information concerning events that help promote the festival.<br /><br />Remember to share us with your friends..it's all about being sociable!<br /><br />Find us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/blueplumfest<br /><br />And on Facebook with username Blue Plum. We also have a fan page that will be an interactive experience in the months to come!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0