PRINCESS THEATRE - Raising the Curtain: May 2013

Monday, May 20, 2013

THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA PLAYS THE PRINCESS THEATRE

From many reports, the consensus seems to be that Saturday evening with the Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Princess was a great success.  


The orchestra is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world.
Kevin Sheehan and Jonathan Rees


Even though the performers only get a few weeks off a year, they really seem to enjoy themselves wherever they are.  They really seemed to enjoy being in our Princess too!

As you can see in several of the posted photos, the band loves being together and playing music.  Each personality contributes to the orchestra's own personality.  As Mr. Miller himself said, "A band ought to have a sound all of it’s own. It ought to have a personality."

I'm laid up at home with my back, so Gary Baker was gracious enough to take and share his photos from the evening.  Here are some from the practice to the performance on the Princess stage:  





Eileen Burns and Nick Hilscher
Nick Hilscher
Mayor Chris Mason and Dr. Eric Littleton
The Princess Theatre Foundation would also like to thank Dr. Eric Littleton for his work on the piano Saturday evening.  His music is always greatly appreciated by the Princess audience, and wherever he plays. 
 

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

GET OUT AND SUPPORT HARRIMAN'S PROSPECT 14 ON JUNE 22ND!

There have been a lot of questions about what will happen to the hospital buildings that are in downtown Harriman. For the past few years the City has been actively preparing for this time by reinstalling the Harriman Industrial Board that was originally formed in the 1960’s, hiring an employee to oversee the maintenance of the properties, contracting with the KCDC (same firm that worked with Knoxville with revitalization of Market Square) to establish an Urban Renewal and Revitalization District downtown and a lot of little things such as pole banners and grants for sidewalk and lighting just off of Roane Street.
 
We are in somewhat of a fortunate situation in that we own 14 buildings that are being vacated by the hospital. A lot of towns our size continue to struggle with property owners that are non-compliant to the local codes and ordinances and are unwilling to sell or use the buildings. By the city working with the Industrial Board they are able to control each piece of property and SELL rather than auction like a municipality would. The IDB may set the price for each building and be as aggressive as needed in order to entice developers to come back to our downtown, once again making our revitalization easier than other places we have visited.

Along with the big hospital building we also have some along Devonia Street as well as several on Roane Street that we will be making available for purchase on June 22nd. This will be a day hosted by the Harriman Industrial Board so that any interested parties can walk through each building, ask questions and talk with people from the Chamber of Commerce, the City, State and the KCDC. These people will be able to answer questions as to the history of our area, demographics, details about the Urban Renewal District and other things that we have been working on to make our downtown vibrant once again. This day will be the start of a two week process where the IDB will accept letters or requests for use/purchase for each building. Some things that the board will consider will be the proposed use as well as price. We want to be sure that we are attracting and getting quality buyers for these buildings that will add to and enhance our downtown.

Similar to 123 years ago when the East Tn Land Company marketed and invited buyers to come to Harriman to form our city we too are hoping to attract interested buyers to come and start the final phase of our downtown revitalization! These are exciting times, please come out and support us and be a part of the new Harriman!
 
THE BOTTOM LINE IS:
The City of Harriman has 14 properties located in the downtown district available for your business opportunities. The City of Harriman along with the Harriman Industrial Board will be hosting a Prospect 14 Tour on June 22, 2013 from 10 am - 5 pm. Plan to attend now and get a first hand glimpse during this historic event.
 
A few of the buildings offer 2nd level housing opportunities and the street level would all be available to retail, restaurant, antique shops, office space, commercial use.

Staff will be available to meet with you to discuss your concept and review the opportunities downtown. We want to ensure that your goals are met.

To read and see more about this event, and the properties, CLICK HERE!

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Here's What Is Coming From The Princess Theatre Foundation!



At The Princess May- Glenn Miller, June- Bellamy Brothers, July-The Tams


- NEWS RELEASE-


The Princess Theater Foundation in Harriman is presenting The Glenn Miller Orchestra in concert. This orchestra plays the music of the original Miller orchestra of the 40's and 50's.
It is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. Check their web site for more information: www.glennmillerorchestra.com

The concert is one night only, Saturday, May 18, 2013 presented in the beautiful newly restored Princess Theater in Harriman. 


Tickets for seating on the main floor are $20 with balcony seating $15. 


Tickets may be purchased at the Rocky Top General Store, Harriman Jewelry Exchange or by calling 865-882-8867.


UPCOMING

In June - The Bellamy Brothers, in July - The Tams,

and in August possibly - Motown Review!
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