Community Calendar

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, Heartland-WIFT (Women in Film & Television) will host a Valentine’s Day Regency Ball, a fundraising gala at the historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (123 Randolph Road, Oak Ridge) from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. EST.

This event is open to the public and will feature an enchanting evening of music, Regency-style ballroom dancing, light refreshments, and entertainment.

Couples are encouraged to attend, but partners are not required. As seen in Bridgerton, Regency dance is a form of social dance where the assembled group enjoys a variety of dances and continuously switches partners.

Suzanne Ford will serve as the Mistress of Ceremonies of the Regency Ball and will also serve as the dance instructor, leading the assembled group in this delightful and elegant social dance.

Felicia Andes, President of HEARTLAND-WIFT, comments, “We have created this Regency-inspired Valentine’s Day Ball to provide a romantic night out filled with music, dancing, and community. Attendees are encouraged to dress in Bridgerton-style attire or fancy dress and black tie to compliment the festive atmosphere. We also recommend that people bring a separate pair of soft-soled shoes for dancing, if possible.”

Advance tickets are available at $25 per person or $40 per couple. At the event, tickets will be $35 per person and $50 per couple at the door. Tickets are required and can be obtained by visiting https://heartland-wift.org/events-calendar/.

The Oak Ridge Community Band will present its Winter Showcase concert on Sunday afternoon, February 15, 3:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 1101 Oak Ridge Turnpike in Oak Ridge. This event showcases band members and area musicians as small ensembles or soloists performing a variety of musical selections including jazz, swing, classical, novelty, contemporary, blues, and Broadway tunes. This is a FREE performance and always attracts large crowds, so come early and bring family and friends to enjoy this outstanding entertainment.

New Food Pantry now available to neighborhood and surrounding areas twice a month. Every 2nd Thursday of each month we will be giving away non-perishable goods and personal care items. On the 4th Thursday of each month we will be serving a hot meal.

Featuring the iconic “Figaro, Figaro, Figaro!” aria that’s become a pop-culture staple, this opera brims with rapid-fire wit, unforgettable music, and comedic twists at every turn. Rossini’s Il barbiere di Siviglia is a riotous romp of disguise, deception, and delight.

Meet Figaro—Seville’s most famous barber and mischief-maker—who’s always one step ahead with a plan (and a punchline). When young Count Almaviva falls for the clever and charming Rosina, it’s up to Figaro to outwit her scheming guardian and make true love triumph. A centerpiece of our Masters of Mischief season, The Barber of Seville proves that a sharp blade and a sharper mind can conquer just about anything.

Sung in Italian with projected English translations.

Traditional ritual dances have been passed down through countless generations, and embody an ancient worldview of community and reverence for the earth. Laura's teaching illuminates the hidden wisdom encoded in movements which are simple yet profound. The gentle yet powerful steps kindle our energy in a tangible way, to help us align with the awakening life force of spring. Kostantis will accompany our dance with exquisite and sensitive microtonal music played on the Byzantine long-necked lute, the saz, which since ancient times has been a way to generate healing frequencies.

Laura Shannon has dedicated her life to researching and teaching dance and music of the Balkans and Near East, particularly women’s ritual dances, and is considered one of the 'grandmothers' of the worldwide Sacred/Circle Dance movement. She has published many articles and book chapters on dance and is currently researching her PhD.

Kostantis Kourmadias plays the Byzantine saz (long-necked lute) with virtuosity and deep emotion, specializing in the oldest forms of traditional music, particularly island music and the Greek music of Asia Minor, where his grandparents were born. He is also an accomplished singer and master of the violin.

Semiquincentennial Celebration Lecture Series with Dr. Magra: 1776 and Tennessee: The 250th Anniversary

These lectures are sponsored by The National Society of Colonial Dames Knoxville Town Committee to honor America’s 250th Anniversary!

1776 and Tennessee: The 250th Anniversary - The formation of Tennessee was inextricably linked to the Declaration of Independence through shared Enlightenment ideals and westward expansion. Appalachian settlers established independent western governments like the Watauga Association (1772) and the State of Franklin (1784) by applying the principle of popular sovereignty. The Revolutionary War and the efforts of the Overmountain Men at Kings Mountain provided settlers with the leverage they needed to demand statehood as a reward for their defense of American liberty. Settler sovereignty culminated in the 1796 Tennessee Constitution, which Thomas Jefferson hailed as a masterpiece that codified the democratic spirit of 1776.

Dr. Chris Magra is a professor of Early American History and the Director of the Center for the Study of Tennesseans and War at the Department of History at The University of Tennessee.

Lecture will start at 3pm
The special speaking event will be at Blount Mansion Visitors Center, 200 West Hill Avenue, Knoxville TN 37902.
Limited free parking onsite
$10 Donation suggested at the door. Cash and card accepted
RSVP to Rose@BlountMansion.org

Featuring the iconic “Figaro, Figaro, Figaro!” aria that’s become a pop-culture staple, this opera brims with rapid-fire wit, unforgettable music, and comedic twists at every turn. Rossini’s Il barbiere di Siviglia is a riotous romp of disguise, deception, and delight.

Meet Figaro—Seville’s most famous barber and mischief-maker—who’s always one step ahead with a plan (and a punchline). When young Count Almaviva falls for the clever and charming Rosina, it’s up to Figaro to outwit her scheming guardian and make true love triumph. A centerpiece of our Masters of Mischief season, The Barber of Seville proves that a sharp blade and a sharper mind can conquer just about anything.

Sung in Italian with projected English translations.

Parents, Students, Educators and members of the public who are interested in Aerospace, Emergency Services and STEM are welcomed to attend. Please RSVP.

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New Food Pantry now available to neighborhood and surrounding areas twice a month. Every 2nd Thursday of each month we will be giving away non-perishable goods and personal care items. On the 4th Thursday of each month we will be serving a hot meal.