The Kingdom Heirs - February 1st!

February 1, 2018 - 07:00 PM

Midtown Volunteer Firefighters proudly present THE KINGDOM HEIRS!

Princess Theater, 421 North Roane Street, Harriman, TN 37748

Tickets prices: $20.00 Floor, $15.00 Balcony

To purchase tickets call:
865-882-3811
865-882-2317
865-882-3603

From the Mountains of East Tennessee, Southern Gospel Music fills the air and is the home of The Kingdom Heirs, one of Southern Gospel Music’s top Male Quartets. The group started performing in local churches and concert halls and as their music and message spread to a wider audience, so did their popularity and demand. Later in 1982 they began singing at the Silver Dollar City theme park, which is now Dollywood. In 1986 when the theme park took on their new name, The Kingdom Heirs were asked to become the resident gospel group and now this year, both The Kingdom Heirs and Dollywood will be celebrating 32 years together.  Not only are they one of Dollywood’s favorites, but a favorite to millions everywhere.

The Kingdom Heirs have been nominated many times for industry awards such as The SGMA Awards, Dove Awards and The Singing News Fan Awards. Winning Newcomer Group of the Year in 1989, the group has been a constant favorite. Their latest album “The Last Big Thing” debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts, October 2017.  The latest award is 2017 Band of the Year, which the band also won in 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. They have also had many top ten songs, and currently have had 43 top 5 songs in a row and 11 number 1 songs including “I’ll Know I’m Home“, “The Borrowed Tomb”, “Just Beyond The Sunset” (Nominated for Song of the Year), “Just Preach Jesus” (Nominated for Song of the Year), “Tell Me Why” and “He Locked The Gates”. Two songs “The Chain Gang” and “Pieces” off of their highly successful album, “A New Look” were nominated for a Dove Award in 2016 and the most recent album “The Last Big Thing” debuted #1 on the Billboard Chart. Over the past years they have had 29 songs nominated for Song of the Year.

With a nine-month schedule performing to thousands of people a year at Dollywood, the group also tours for eight weeks, January through March. All of their tour scheduling is done in house. Recording for Crossroads Marketing on the Sonlite Records label, they are distributed nationally in retail, Christian Book Stores and Internet. Their latest recordings include, The Last Big Thing, Something Good, A New Look, Redeeming The Time, We Will Stand Our Ground, By Request, Songs From The Redbook Series, Glory To God In The Highest, The Heart of Christmas, Its Christmas, When You Look at Me, True To the Call and White Christmas CD.

Open House At The Princess!

Dec. 9 and 10, 2017 - Noon to 6 PM

The Princess Theatre will have an Open House as part of the Cornstalk Heights Harriman Christmas tour. Sat DEC. 09 and 10, Noon to 6 PM. If you haven’t seen the new renovations in the past few years, come browse and take a tour!

Princess Theatre Events For The Holiday Season!

Coming up in November and December at the Princess!

Movie Night: Wizard of Oz - Nov. 22!

Nov. 22, 2017 - 07:00 PM

Movie Night! Brought to you by The Princess Theatre Foundation!

The Wizard of Oz — the classic 1939 movie, partially black and white, partially in color, starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, and a host of other Hollywood legends. Come join us at The Princess for a Thanksgiving celebration of friends, family, and fun for the whole family. 

WED NOV. 22 at 7 p.m.
General admission/free, donations graciously accepted.

Concessions sold: bottled water, various types of sodas, popcorn, candy. Cash only, all items $1 each.

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IMDB Parental Guide: very mild violence, mostly suggestive; no sexually suggestive language or scenes; no profanity; no portrayals of alcohol or tobacco; a few intense scenes that may briefly frighten very small children. Generally regarded as suitable for all ages.

Movie Night: Saving Private Ryan

Nov. 18, 2017 - 07:00 PM

RSCC’s Arts and Lectures Committee invites you to a history lecture and viewing of Saving Private Ryan*, 1998, rated R. Both critically acclaimed and highly successful, this WWII film is set in Normandy and features an all-star ensemble playing American soldiers on a heartwarming mission to rescue an American GI. Starring Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, Ed Burns, Adam Goldberg, Vin Diesel, and Matt Damon.

General admission/free to the public

Donations gratefully accepted.
Concessions (cash or check only): popcorn, candy, various sodas, bottled water. $1 each.

*IMDB Parents Guide: ongoing and frequent explicit language; portrayal of alcohol and tobacco usage; intense and graphic violence; realistic portrayal of death. Most experts recommend children no younger than 16

Shiver Me Timbers! Tennessee Pirate Fest is on the Horizon!

GREATER KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (September 12, 2017): The second annual Tennessee Pirate Fest is on the horizon.  This regional daytime family-friendly costume-play event is being produced by Darkhorse Entertainment, LLC, and will be held at the Tennessee Medieval Faire site in Harriman--just 30 miles west of Turkey Creek.  Patrons will feel transported to the fictional town of Port Royale in the Tortugas, circa 1700-1800’s. 

“Our first Pirate Fest was well-received.  So, this year we have added more fun activities and entertainment and expanded the site.  We are throwing a pirate party, and everyone is invited,” said Barrie Paulson, VP-Manager and Entertainment Director. 

Patrons are encouraged to dress in costume and enter the Costume Contest to win a prize.  There will be two categories, ages 5-12 and 13+, and winners will be decided by audience applause.  New this year is the Pirate Gong Show where patrons are encouraged to share their talents onstage.  Also new is the Trail of Doom, a 7-10 minute walk in the woods with humorous pirate displays and interactive characters.  Other free activities include porthole (corn hole), volleyball, tetherball, stocks, and steel drum.  There will be other games to play for $1 each and a treasure hunt for $2. 

The Muckers

Professional entertainment will include Irish, Celtic, Pirate, and Caribbean music by The Muckers, Three of The Lost Boys, Henry Culpeper, Patrick Compton, and PanEZ Steelband.  Interactive comedy shows will include Einstein Simplified (performing as Blackbeard Simplified), 3 RRR’s, and Fools Gold Pyrates. 

Fools Gold Pyrate

There will also be Children’s Shows, the Governor’s Variety Show, and Kombat Kroquet performed by interactive street characters.  On Saturday patrons will be invited to participate in a maypole dance led by Lark in the Morn English Country Dancers.  An entertainment schedule will be available online as well as at the entrance.  

String Asheen and Pepper 2

Merchants will help create the village by selling custom crafts, festival food, and cold beverages (including beer--21+ years with valid ID).  Vendor applications are available on the festival website under the vendor tab.

The Pirate Fest will be held on October 7 & 8, from 11am-6pm ET--rain or shine.  Ticket prices are $16 for ages 13+, $8 for ages 5-12, and will be free for ages 4 and under.  Parking is free, and tickets may be purchased with cash or credit at the ticket house on show days.  Patrons are encouraged to bring cash for their convenience. 

The festival is located at 550 Fiske Road, Harriman, TN (about 1 mile Southeast of Hwy 27).  Festival rules exclude sharp weapons or loaded guns (stage weapons must be sheathed and zip-tied), pets (service animals only), outside food or drinks, visibly intoxicated persons, and onsite patron camping.  For a list of local accommodations, please visit www.roanetourism.com/stay/list/.  For more information, please visit www.TNPirateFest.com, call 865-248-8414, or “Like” them on Facebook. 

Get Your Pirate On!

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Charlie Brown's Coasters Tear It Up At The Princess!

"Charlie Brown’s COASTERS are probably one of the few show groups in the business who really need no promotion.  And while the original members are no longer performing, Charlie has been a Coaster for over 45 years and is loved by audiences world-wide."

The group certainly proved that Friday evening at the Princess Theatre, in downtown Harriman, TN.

By the second song, people were up dancing in the isles.  The Boomer Generation is known for it's love of old rock'n roll and they loved to dance at "sock hops" in school gyms across the nation.

The Boomer's recognized each song, it seemed, by the second note!  Smiles came across the band's faces at they realized they "had them" in every note they played.  The group was instantly loved and appreciated by the dancing, hand waving, head bobbing audience.

Charlie Brown even pulled some audience members up on stage, and they weren't afraid to "strut their stuff" for everyone!  They were actually did some good moves.  You could almost picture them at the sock hop back-in-the-day!

Thank you Princess Theatre Foundation for again getting a quality band to come and play our song/s!

Now, here's what you came for; photos of the event!

Come again soon Charlie Brown!

Ray Harris Explains The Eclipse

Ray Harris (right) spoke to a large audience today (Sunday) about Monday's solar eclipse.  He stressed the issues involved in watching the eclipse with the unprotected eye.  The eclipse can only be safely watched during the 2 plus minutes of the "total eclipse".  Any other times it's important to wear approved safety glasses!  Any camera or magnifying device (binoculars/telescope/telephoto lens), must also be covered with an approved ISO 12312-2 compliant lens cover or film.

Mr. Harris also emphasized that one should concentrate on witnessing the event, and not miss the once in a lifetime spectacle fiddling with cameras or other devices.  "It's something to see!  You will be amazed, particularly the sun's corona during totality!"

Mr. Harris is a veteran of two total solar eclipses and has been observing, photographing, and studying the sky for forty years. He collects antique celestial charts and atlases and lectures on the history of celestial cartography when ever he can find a willing audience.

Mr. Harris' lecture was introduced by Muse Watson, who is hosting a group of viewers at his Roane County farm.

Mr. Harris also became an instant celebrity, as witnessed by the noses pressed against the window!