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James OttoWednesday, June 11, 8 p.m.A country singer and songwriter with a Southern rock heart, James Otto is a member of the MuzikMafia, a group of country-music singer-songwriters known for their “country music without prejudice,” whose members include Gretchen Wilson and Big & Rich. Otto’s career took off charting three minor singles with his debut album, Days of Our Lives. The record’s musical passion is matched with a lyrical approach that James, who wrote half of the album’s 12 songs, drew from his own life. His new album, Sunset Man, was released in April and includes the No. 1 country hit “Just Got Started Lovin’ You.”
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Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Induction CeremonySaturday, June 14, 8 p.m.The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame celebrates six phenomenal women who helped shape the game and who continue to embrace women?s basketball today. The achievements of Patty Broderick, Lin L. Laursen, Debbie Ryan, Jill Rankin Schneider, Suzie McConnell-Serio and Michele Timms will be highlighted as they receive the coveted Eastman Award during a magical black-tie ceremony. For more information about the inductees or to purchase tickets, call 865-633-9000 or visit www.wbhof.com.
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Charles Band’s Full Moon Horror Road ShowSunday, June 15, 8 p.m.Charles Band, founder of sci-fi/horror movie studio Full Moon Features and one of Hollywood’s most successful and prolific cult movie impresarios, presents a night of puppets, creatures and rare film clips. For horror movie fans and fans of the Puppetmaster film series, this event will feature unique interactive audience participations on stage, upcoming new release film trailers by Full Moon Features, surprise celebrity guest appearances, original puppet and doll auctions, hot chicks, unique merchandise and novelty items and live special effects demonstrations. Advanced tickets only available online; tickets available at the Bijou on the night of the show.
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Shelby LynneFriday, June 27, 8 p.m.By the time Shelby Lynne won her Best New Artist Grammy in 2001, she’d already completed six albums and had over a decade of recording experience under her belt. Yet in a way, the award was appropriate, since I Am Shelby Lynne was the album that finally found her taking control of her music. Lynne’s work ranges from country, blues, Southern soul, roots-rock, Western swing, jazz, and adult contemporary pop. This eclecticism made her difficult to market, but once Lynne put all the pieces together, she found herself embraced not by the country mainstream, but by rock critics, British audiences, and the alt-country/Americana crowd, as well. She is on tour now to promote her critically acclaimed 2008 Lost Highway release, Just a Little Lovin’, an album of songs inspired by Dusty Springfield.
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Golden Dragon Acrobats present Cirque D’orSaturday, June 28, 2 and 7 p.m.Sunday, June 29, 2 and 6 p.m.The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time-honored tradition that began more than 25 centuries ago. The Golden Dragons are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today. World-renowned impresario Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. Come be a part of this spectacular experience that&rquo;s fun for the whole family!
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