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A New Year's Change WELCOME TO 2018. If you’re flipping through these pages and wondering whether

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you’re in the right place, you are! With another 12 fresh months at our feet, we’ve opted for a new year of renewal, reflection and change here at West Knoxville Lifestyle. That’s why you’ll notice some differences in our appearance (and we’re not talking

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about the couple of extra pounds we put on over the holidays). But, even with a more unified style and beautiful imagery, our team still has one collective goal: to share the stories of everything and everyone this wonderful place we call home has to offer—and the things that matter most to you, our readers, for whom we

every January rolls around; taking steps to get back into shape. Throughout our “Active” issue, you’ll surely be inspired to start the year off right.

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Form all of us at West Knoxville Lifestyle, here’s hoping 2018 brings new goals, new challenges, new successes and new, amazing experiences, and we can’t wait to share them with you. Thanks for inviting us into your homes and for letting us share the stories of this

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Healthy Lifestyle

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GOOD TIMES 1.

United States Marine Corps Celebrates 242nd Birthday at Villa Collina

On November 10, Villa Collina owner and Marine veteran Eric W. Barton opened the waterfront mansion’s doors to celebrate the United States Marine Corps 242nd birthday. The elegant and meaningful celebration included remarks by guest speaker Maj. Gen. John R. Ewers Jr., staff judge advocate to the commandant. PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEVEN BRIDGES.

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AROUND TOWN also sold T-shirts as part of the fundraiser, which the company plans to host each November. “We launched Push-ups for Pennies to show support for an organization that gives back to our community beyond measure,” Josh Perrin, director of operations support for Pilot Flying J, says. “Knoxville Challenger Sports makes a tremendous impact in the lives of people with special needs by helping them come together and enjoy fun sports activities, and our team was proud to push our abilities to the limit to raise funds for them.” Knoxville Challenger Sports provides participants opportunities in baseball, basketball, golf, swimming and bowling. In addition to the monetary donation, Pilot Flying J provided sports equipment to the organization.

TENNESSEE VETERANS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION DINNER, EXPO AND VETERAN JOB FAIR The TVBA Dinner, Expo and Veteran Job Fair are set for January 29 and 30 at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Knoxville. The two-day event connects government, industry, active duty and retired military personnel, and veteran-focused nonprofits for a business showcase and hiring event.

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HEALTH CARE INNOVATION EASYWHIP WINS FALL 2017 VOL COURT PITCH COMPETITION A time-saving surgical tool created by University of Tennessee graduate student Lia Winter took

Activities start Monday, January 29, at the Crowne

home the top prize at this semester’s Vol Court Pitch

Plaza with a cocktail networking reception at 5:30

Competition. Winter pitched the device, EasyWhip,

p.m., followed by a dinner and awards presentation

to beat a record 23 competitors.

beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Business Expo and

Vol Court is hosted twice a year by the Anderson

Veteran Job Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in

Tuesday, January 30, with more than 100 companies

UT’s Haslam College of Business.

slated to attend. The expo is free to the public and offers networking, a business-to-business trade showcase and opportunities for employers to meet veterans seeking career opportunities.

EasyWhip is designed to help improve the speed and consistency of certain orthopedic procedures. Winter, from Pittsburgh, is both an MBA candidate in the Haslam College of Business and a master’s degree

Led by U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Vanquish

candidate in the UT Institute for Biomedical Engineering.

Worldwide CEO and entrepreneur Eric W. Barton,

She won $1,500 along with a sponsored prize package,

TVBA offers member businesses a comprehensive

which included free office space in the UT Research

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PILOT FLYING J TEAM MEMBERS DO PUSH-UPS FOR PENNIES, RAISE MORE THAN $15,000 FOR KNOXVILLE CHALLENGER SPORTS By completing Push-ups for Pennies, Pilot Flying J raised more than $15,000 for Knoxville Challenger

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Group and design services from Innovative Design Inc. Second-place winner Matthew Young pitched his technology-enabled mirror business, Smart Mirrors. Originally built as a gift for his father, Young’s product delivers information to users directly on the mirror’s surface. Young, a senior in finance from Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, won $1,000 and the sponsored prize package.

Sports, an organization that provides sports opportu-

Third place and $500 went to Quantum Lock, a tech-

nities for children and young adults with special needs.

nology that enhances the security of smart lock technol-

Team members participated in the first annual

ogy in private homes. Erica Grant of Richmond, Virginia, a

Push-ups for Pennies event by securing monetary

Ph.D. candidate in the UT–Oak Ridge National Laboratory

pledges for each pushup they could complete

Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Research and

during a weeklong span in November. Pilot Flying J

Graduate Education, founded the company.

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HEALTHY FOOD, HEALTHY YOU ARTICLE CHRISTINE DERR

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ACHIEVING AN OVERALL HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IS MORE THAN JUST EXERCISE—A HEALTHY DIET IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF A HEALTHY YOU. When trying to eat healthily, consider each ingredient that goes into every meal. Deconstructed recipes illustrate the impact each ingredient has on a meal, allowing home cooks to achieve balance in each dish. KnoxFoodie has been providing insight into Knoxville’s food scene since 2011. They share their favorite deconstructed recipe with West Knoxville Lifestyle.

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI WITH COLLARD GREENS INGREDIENTS 3 chicken breasts + 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil +

DIRECTIONS 1. Poach the chicken breast s in salted water until done.

1 onion, chopped +

2. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil. Sauté the

4 cloves garlic, minced +

onion and peppers until the onions are translucent.

2 cans navy beans or cannellini beans + 1 jalapeño, chopped, ribs and seeds removed + to lower heat level

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. 3. Toss in the coriander and cumin, cook until fragrant. Add beans, chicken, greens and stock. Allow to come to a boil.

1 poblano chili, chopped +

Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer. Use salt and

1-2 tablespoons cumin +

pepper to taste at this time. Let simmer for at least 30 minutes.

1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander +

4. Serve hot with cilantro and lime.

1 bay leaf + 1 quart chicken stock + 1 bunch collard greens, rinsed and chopped +

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WHOLE-BODY TONE USE THINGS AROUND THE HOUSE IN THIS WORKOUT BY TOTALITY LIVING WELL

ARTICLE CAROLYN EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY COLBY MCLEMORE AT TOTALITY LIVING WELL, A COMPREHENSIVE WELLNESS COMPANY ON HOMBERG DRIVE, FITNESS IS PERSONAL. “We’re a company based on body, mindset and spirit,” owner Scott Williams says. “Our goal is to help each client find personal balance between work, family and fun.” “Sometimes people come to us for a nutrition plan, and sometimes they also want an exercise plan," Michelle Williams says. "Sometimes people come to us for weight loss and end up discovering lifestyle balance.” Totality Living Well isn’t just the typical fitness center; it’s a fitness company. Services include public speaking engagements, personal training, nutritional coaching, fitness coaching, neuromuscular massage therapy and grocery store shop-along. Scott and Michelle don’t look like the typical parents of teenagers, either. Their good looks radiate youth and health and instantly create confidence in their knowledge of nutrition and fitness. Both have appeared as regular guests on Knoxville’s NBC (WBIR), Fox (WTNZ), CBS (WVLT) and ABC (WATE) affiliates. “We have realized through the years that the hardest thing for most people is to eat," Scott says. "Whether you want to lose weight, gain weight, feel healthier or are restricted by health conditions, healthy habits can be achieved and maintained. "In seeing this growing need for clean quality meals that have amazing flavor, we decided to start our food service. With the help of our amazing chef Mark McKinney, Totality Cafe was born. We provide amazing dishes that are gluten-free, soy-free and can be utilized for many people with dietary restrictions. “We work very hard in coaching all age groups," he says. There are no set hours at Totality Living Well; it is by appointment only, Monday through Friday, and costs $15 a month. "All of our programs are priced individually based on your interests," Scott says. "We give clients an opportunity to pick what they’d like to do.” “Michelle and I met about four years ago,” Scott says. “We started dating and fell in love cooking food together. We both had similar passions of helping others with health and well-being. Michelle is a certified personal trainer and nutrition specialist with more than 15 years of experience 16

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as a health coach. My background included over 25 years of personal training, nutritional consulting and neuromuscular massage. Her passions included youth nutrition, public relations and women-specific training. Together we became Totality Living Well." With the new year come new opportunities and individuals might want to add a new 15-minute workout to

their exercise schedule. “During this 15 minutes, you want to get your heart rate up as high as you can to get your body into a caloric burn, because that will help you burn calories for the rest of the day,” he says. These easy, at-home exercises use things sitting the house for core-strengthening, balance and a complete whole-body tone for the perfect quick workout. “They’ll be fun for people to do because they’re unconventional, and will give you a great workout in a short

amount of time,” Scott says. 1. COMPASS LEG CIRCUIT Begin with one leg, and step out front into a lunge. With that same leg, transition into a squat out to the side, then step to the back and complete the move with a squat with legs together. Do this for 5-10 times on one side and repeat the moves on opposite side for the same number of repetitions. 2. STANDING ALPHABET Begin with legs shoulder-width apart. Pick a chosen household item that weighs at least 6 pounds. Keep torso stiff while drawing each letter of the alphabet. 3. EURO PILLOW PASS Begin by lying flat on your back with arms overhead holding a pillow. Slowly round up and pass the pillow between legs and lower legs and arms simultaneously. Continue the exercise by passing the pillow back to the hands. Repeat 10 times. 4. BICEP-TRICEPS CURL EXTENSIONS Slightly bend knees and lean forward. Pick a comfort-

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EVERY JANUARY, WE ARE BOMBARDED WITH GYMS AND TRENDS AND WAYS TO REACH THAT NEW YEAR, NEW YOU GOAL. But which trends are worth the effort? Why should you give them a try? Leah Braden, the owner of Orangetheory Fitness Bearden, gives us the inside scoop. Here’s the lowdown on four fitness trends to help us all stay on top of our exercise goals in 2018.

STUDIO ST YLE STUDIO STYLE

Leah foresees, “the fitness trend continue to shift away from

big gyms toward boutique fitness studios. Smaller, specialized studios may offer more individualized workouts specific to their members’ needs. One thing we love about the smaller setting is the sense of community.” If you’re intimidated by walking into a warehouse-style gym full of a myriad of equipment you haven’t the slightest idea how to use, a studio setting might be a better fit. “It’s good for people who are encouraged by watching other people work hard," Leah says. "It’s good for people who think all day, and they just want an hour to themselves, where they stop thinking, follow a coach’s instruction and, an hour later, be surprised they’re already done.”

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Developing a strict discipline within your exercise routine takes time, practice and instruction. “This trend is good for everyone, but particularly those who can’t walk into a big gym full of equipment, and push themselves in a totalbody workout for 45 minutes,” Leah explains. Coaches create a tailored plan for each individual. Whether you’re increasing your goals from last year or stepping foot into a studio or gym for the first time in your life, a coach will help find the perfect workout for you. “Coaches are available to offer individual attention and instruction. Orangetheory coaches provide personal touches to ensure members have a great, safe experience and an effective workout,” she says. “Real-time feedback during the workout enables members to maximize their workout.” A personal trainer or coach can help you set goals, establish a plan to reach them and put that plan into action to get the results you’re looking for. CONTINUED >

“THIS TREND IS GOOD FOR EVERYONE, BUT PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO CAN’T WALK INTO A BIG GYM FULL OF EQUIPMENT, AND PUSH THEMSELVES IN A TOTAL-BODY WORKOUT FOR 45 MINUTES.”

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ENERGY FOCUS ANAEROBIC ENERGY FOCUS Orangetheory uses an innovative heart rate monitoring system to help boost your workout. “You will wear a heart rate monitor, and work through five heart-rate zones in very structured, strategic workouts, backed by the science of excess postexercise oxygen consumption or EPOC," Leah explains. Using Orangetheory’s EPOC system will help increase your energy and stimulate your metabolism. “The goal for every Orangetheory workout is to spend 12 or more minutes in your personal anaerobic energy zone to achieve the afterburn, or maximum benefit, from the workout," she says. GROUP WORKOUTS

“THE GOAL FOR EVERY ORANGETHEORY WORKOUT IS TO SPEND 12 OR MORE MINUTES IN YOUR PERSONAL ANAEROBIC ENERGY ZONE TO ACHIEVE THE AFTERBURN, OR MAXIMUM BENEFIT, FROM THE WORKOUT.”

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GROUP WORKOUTS

While exercising solo may let you catch up on your favorite podcast, exercising in a group setting has its benefits. Group classes offer accountability and structure. Classes help you find the right pace to your workout while group encouragement motivates everyone to do their best.

At Orangetheory, you can have the best of both worlds. You can enjoy being in a group setting, being motivated and encouraged by those exercising around you and have that personalized workout due to the heart monitor. “During the workout, members work at different intensity levels, but are trying to achieve the same effect in their own body," Leah says. "Everyone is in the same struggle. A brand-new member may walk out and say ‘that was a tough workout’ and someone who has been doing it for a year will walk out and say the same thing. They did different things during the workout but ultimately achieved the same result.” From embracing the smaller community at a studio to experiencing the personalization a coach can provide to using heart monitors to find the perfect pace to embracing a group class, each trend has a unique advantage. Whichever trend best fits your lifestyle, Orangetheory can help you on your fitness journey. “Our workout is truly good for every fitness level," Leah says. "Whether you haven’t worked out in 30 years or just finished a professional sports career, the workout is individually tailored to ensure that you get the most out of every visit.” Orangetheory Fitness Bearden is located at 122 N. Forest Park Blvd., Knoxville. For more information, visit Bearden.OrangetheoryFitness.com or call 865.224.6480.

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T’S A FRENCH COUNTRY MANOR WITH AN EMPHASIS ON FITNESS. With more than 9 acres of woods to hike through (or zip line through, if you’re in a hurry), an in-ground pool and a professional fitness room, you’re sure to stay in shape. The beauty that sits on a circular driveway at

1462 Rudder Lane in West Knoxville is a specially designed 9,660-square-foot family home.

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what they wanted for themselves and their children: a magnificent home with practical and luxurious considerations and room to play inside and out. They included a main-level master, a main-level guest room for older relatives, a large over-the-garage apartment, a 21-seat theater room, a fitness room, wine cellar, keeping room and breakfast room with stone fireplace. With those ideas in mind, local architect Jonathan Miller went to work, and builder Ed Rodriguez with Cornerstone Custom Homes brought their vision to life. The home was built in 2013 and was also the Knoxville Symphony Show House that year. It’s easy to see why. Through the impressive front doors and past the large foyer, a grand piano sits like a black jewel in front of floorto-ceiling windows. An audience of colorful autumn trees is gathered around, waiting in hushed anticipation. The home and grounds are a symphony themselves, blending the staccato notes of children—the four custom-built white wooden bunk beds, the in-ground pool, the playroom—with the lower bass reverberations of the study, billiard room and high-ceilinged master suite.

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REALTY REPORT WEST KNOXVILLE

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

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DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Forest Hills

$365,000

100%

Forest Brook

$375,000

$372,000

99%

Sequoyah Hills

$390,000

100%

Sheffield

$419,900

100%

Ansley Woods

$449,900

$509,055

113%

200

Sheffield

$453,900

$435,900

96%

White Oak

$499,000

$472,000

94%

Fox Run

$535,000

$529,000

99%

Westmoreland Hills

$559,000

$540,000

97%

Sheffield

$559,000

$500,000

89%

Fox Run

$564,000

$560,000

99%

Fox Run

$645,000

$540,000

84%

147

Wheaton Place

$649,900

$620,000

95%

Sequoyah Hills

$650,000

$635,000

98%

Sequoyah Hills

$663,400

100%

Forest Brook

$675,000

$665,000

98%

The Farm at Willow Creek

$682,000

$630,000

92%

271

Sequoyah Hills

$685,000

$525,000

77%

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J A N U A RY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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VARIOUS DATES

TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS BASKETBALL

YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center

Visit the outdoor skating rink before it closes! Adults and children can

Thompson-Boling Arena

a certified 5K, 1-mile walk and a kids

skate day and night, seven days a

The Vols and Lady Vols will each play

fun run. The course starts in east

week, at the open-air ice rink nes-

several home games in January. Vols:

Knoxville and takes runners through

tled under twinkling lights in the

January 2 vs. Auburn, January 6 vs.

Knoxville's "Old City," finishing back at

middle of Market Square. 1 p.m. to 9

Kentucky, January 13 vs. Texas A&M,

the starting line. This is a day to cel-

p.m. Monday-Thursday and Sunday,

January 23 vs. Vanderbilt and January

ebrate the city's diversity! There also

10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Satur-

31 vs. LSU. Lady Vols: January 4 vs.

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mation booths and entertainment. 5K

uary 21 vs. Mississippi State and Jan-

and 1-mile walk: $25; kids fun run: $5.

OPEN AIR ICE RINK Market Square

1-FEB 28 KROGER DISCOUNT DAYS Zoo Knoxville

Zoo Knoxville is offering $5 off admission tickets during Kroger Discount Days. During Kroger Discount Days,

2018 RACE AGAINST RACISM The 2018 Race Against Racism hosts

uary 25 vs. Ole Miss. For game times and tickets, visit UTSports.com.

5 DOWNTOWN KNOX FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK

18 GREATER KNOXVILLE BUSINESS JOURNAL'S 40 UNDER 40 AWARDS Knoxville Convention Center

Join for a celebration of Knoxville-area

Downtown Knoxville

businesses and the release of the an-

enjoyable time to visit the zoo. Many

On the first Friday of each month, the

nual Book of Lists publication. The pro-

animals, including red pandas, river

streets of downtown Knoxville come

gram will honor recipients of the Greater

otters, elephants, gorillas, red wolves,

alive for a casual evening of experi-

Knoxville Business Journal's 40 Under 40

lions and tigers, enjoy the cooler tem-

encing art in all forms. Featuring art,

Awards presented by Lincoln Memorial

peratures. The zoo is open 10 a.m. to 4

music, food, fun and community. Ex-

University. Individual tickets are $30.

p.m. daily. ZooKnoxville.org

plore galleries, roam through shops

guests can discover why winter is an

hosting open houses and much

VARIOUS DATES KNOXVILLE ICE BEARS

more. DowntownKnoxville.org

7 THE PINK BRIDE WEDDING SHOW

19 13TH ANNUAL KAMA ‘DOC ROCK’ The International

KAMA Doc Rock, which began in 2006, is a battle of the bands where at

Knoxville Civic Auditorium & Coliseum

Knoxville Convention Center

least one member of each band is a

Come see the Ice Bears in action

Plan your dream wedding in one day

physician. Attendees vote for their fa-

during one of their January home

at the Knoxville Pink Bride Wedding

vorite band. The winning band's char-

games. January 2: Taco Tuesday

Show, featuring everything you’ll need

ity gets half of the proceeds, and the

vs. Birmingham Bulls, January 13:

to plan the biggest day of your life, from

other charities split the rest. Tickets:

Disney Night vs. Macon Mayhem,

the area’s top vendors to breathtaking

$20, VIP: $100. Doors open at 7 p.m.

January 19: Country Night vs. Mis-

inspirational layouts and giveaways.

sissippi RiverKings, January 20

The show will feature stunning inspira-

Cartoon Night vs. Roanoke Rail

tional showcases, fashion shows, food,

Yard Dogs and January 27: Col-

drinks, huge giveaways and cash priz-

lege Night vs. Mississippi RiverK-

es. Tickets: $12 in advance or $15 at the

JUMP, JIVE & JAMMIES

ings. KnoxvilleIceBears.com

door. ThePinkBride.com

Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

20 Spend the night at the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and enjoy a

West Knoxville Lifestyle | January 2018

pizza party, ice cream sundaes, dis-

millions of fans around the world. The

a grand production with nearly 100

co dance, movies, crafts and an Ice

concert will feature the Knoxville Sym-

artists, 400 costumes and the only

Bears game! Advanced registration

phony Orchestra performing every note

orchestra in the world masterfully

is required by January 5. $37.95 per

from the second movie. Audiences will

blending two of the world’s great-

person. 5:30 p.m. Call 865.633.9000

be able to relive the magic of the film in

est classical music traditions, Chi-

to register and for more information.

high-definition on a giant screen while

nese and Western, into one glorious

hearing the orchestra perform John

sound. Tickets: $83-$153 plus fees.

Williams’ unforgettable score. Tickets:

7:30 p.m. January 30 and 31

26 & 27 "CABARET" Tennessee Theatre

Come hear some of the most memorable

$45-$85. KnoxvilleColiseum.com

31-FEB 18 "ALABAMA STORY"

songs in theatre history, including “Cab-

RUN 4 THEIR LIVES 5K RUN/WALK

aret,” “Willkommen” and “Maybe This

University of Tennessee Gardens

A gentle children’s book that stirs

Time.” Leave your troubles outside; life is

Run 4 Their Lives is a Freedom 4/24

the passions of a segregationist

beautiful at "Cabaret," the Tony-winning

event that raises awareness and funds

senator and a no-nonsense state li-

musical about following your heart while

to bring sexually exploited women and

brarian in 1959 Montgomery, just as

the world loses its way. Tickets: $44-$84

children into freedom. The race will start

the Civil Rights Movement is flow-

plus fees. Shows at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan-

at 10 a.m. During the process of reg-

ering. Inspired by true events, "Ala-

uary 26 and 8 p.m. January 27.

istering, you will be given an option to

bama Story" puts politicians, star-

become a fundraiser and set up a per-

crossed childhood friends and one

sonalized R4TL web page. If you raise

feisty author in a struggle for the

$50, you will be reimbursed your entry

soul of the Deep South. 7:30 p.m.

fee. Freedom424.org/Knoxville-TN

Matinees at 2 p.m. February 11 and

27 "HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS IN CONCERT" FEATURING THE KNOXVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Clarence Brown Theatre

18. ClarenceBrownTheatre.com

30 & 31 SHEN YUN

Knoxville Civic Auditorium & Coliseum

Tennessee Theatre

The “Harry Potter” film series is one

Shen Yun brings to life 5,000 years

of those once-in-a-lifetime cultural

of Chinese civilization, capturing

phenomena that continues to delight

the spirit of a culture long lost. It is

January 2018 | West Knoxville Lifestyle

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