Category Archives: The Arts

Pellissippi State offers two free Holiday Spectacular concerts

Posted on December 3, 2012 by elsimpson

The traditional Holiday Spectacular concert staged annually at Pellissippi State Community College is so popular that two performances will be presented again this year. Audience members are encouraged to arrive early for the event, which features all of the student … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi professor presents ‘A Hobbit’s Holiday’

Posted on November 16, 2012 by elsimpson

Before Harry Potter, “Game of Thrones” and “The Lord of the Rings,” a timid, yet surprisingly resourceful hobbit set out on a series of adventures. Along the way, he fought trolls, spiders, orcs, and an ancient dragon, and ended up … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State highlights instrumental music in Nov. 15 free concert

Posted on November 11, 2012 by elsimpson

The free 2012-13 Music Concert Series at Pellissippi State Community College continues on Nov. 15 with a performance focused exclusively on instrumental music. The event promises to offer a wide variety of selections and musical styles. Music at the Instrumental … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State faculty speaker addresses fighting heritage of East Tennesseans

Posted on November 10, 2012 by elsimpson

Scottish and Irish immigrants poured into America in the 1700s and 1800s, many of them migrating to this region. Their impact on the culture of East Tennessee is still felt today, says Pat Riddle. Riddle is a faculty member and … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State hosts art exhibit featuring student study abroad perceptions

Posted on November 1, 2012 by elsimpson

A dictionary definition of “paper trail” explains that it is “documentary evidence of one’s actions … a track record of opinions that tells, literally, where one is coming from.” For art and culture enthusiasts, “Paper Trail” is an exhibit at … Continue reading →

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International photographer to speak at Pellissippi State

Posted on October 31, 2012 by elsimpson

His clients range from the National Basketball Association and Cigar Aficionado Magazine to Continental Airlines and the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry. Photographer Patrice Argant, a native of France whose work has included extensive travel throughout Asia and Africa, … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State hosts Mediterranean Cultural Fest

Posted on October 25, 2012 by elsimpson

The Mediterranean Sea touches countries on three continents, bridging the cultures of a vast and exotic expanse. Pellissippi State Community College celebrates that region with the Mediterranean Cultural Festival on Nov. 2. The free event is 5-8:30 p.m. in the … Continue reading →

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‘Arabian Nights’ play opens at Pellissippi State Community College

Posted on October 24, 2012 by elsimpson

Staging a classic takes courage, invention, and a committed cast and crew, and all of those essentials are in place for the opening performance of “Arabian Nights” at Pellissippi State Community College on Nov. 2. The presentation is part of … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State presents ‘Genius Loci’ exhibit, featuring local artist Katie Ries

Posted on October 3, 2012 by elsimpson

Pellissippi State Community College hosts “Genius Loci,” a multimedia exhibit and series of arts events by local artist Katie Ries, at the Hardin Valley Campus Oct. 8-Nov. 2. Ries’ interdisciplinary work incorporates drawing, costuming and social events designed to raise … Continue reading →

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Faculty Lecture Series: Pellissippi State professor examines the stories we tell ourselves

Posted on October 3, 2012 by elsimpson

You might want to adjust the story you tell yourself about who you are, says Donn King, associate professor of Liberal Arts at Pellissippi State Community College. We all tell ourselves stories about our lives, he says, and it’s not … Continue reading →

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