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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Washington County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help locate 18-year-old Madelynn Blair (brown hair, green eyes, 5'3" and about 125 pounds) who was last seen on April 5. WCYB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Multicultural Center will host Unity Fest on April 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at University Commons, offering free food, live music, dance lessons and a fashion show as student organizations and academic departments present cultural displays and language readings. The East Tennessean
- ➤ Blue Highway celebrated its 30th anniversary with a two-night live-recording event at ETSU's Powell Recital Hall. ETSU students and faculty helped record the band's first live album—capturing clear studio sound paired with live energy. The East Tennessean
- ➤ ETSU held a program at the Reece Museum on March 27 to honor Johnson City's filmmaker Ross Spears — known for his documentaries on Southern identity and history. The event celebrated his legacy and work on the James Agee Film Project — which preserves significant cultural narratives through film. The East Tennessean
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ On March 25, the SOFA team from ETSU finished second in the national Investment Analysis Competition after being one of three finalists who presented a report at the Financial Leaders Conference—more than 35 teams competed and the club plans to join future contests. The East Tennessean
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ ETSU baseball upset No. 1 Tennessee 7-6 in extra innings at Lindsey Nelson Stadium—snapping a 20-game unbeaten streak—and recorded a historic win for the program. The team improved its overall record to 21-6 and its 18-3 home mark after winning against USC Upstate. The East Tennessean
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Ben Folds Live Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the genre-bending music of one of today’s major music influencers live in concert.
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The Final Frontier: A Symphony Pops Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience an out-of-this-world concert featuring iconic theme music from Star Trek, E.T., and Apollo 13.
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Dear Evan Hansen
7-8:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a poignant and powerful musical that explores the complexities of belonging in the age of social media.
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Below 7 Band Performance
9 PM – 1 AM — Capone's — Free entry — Experience a lively night of music with the Below 7 band hailing from Virginia and Tennessee.
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Farm to Glass Cocktail Class
6-8 p.m. — Tennessee Hills Brewstillery — Costs vary — Enjoy a hands-on cocktail class featuring locally sourced ingredients paired with delicious bites.
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Come From Away Musical
7-8:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Check venue for pricing — Experience the inspiring true story of stranded passengers and the kindness of a small town during a historic moment.
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Come From Away Musical
7-8:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the uplifting true story of 7,000 passengers and a small Newfoundland town's warm embrace after 9/11.
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Thirsty Orange Beer Festival
1-6 p.m. — Founders Park — $ — Sample over 150 unique beers and enjoy local craft brews at the 12th annual Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza.
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Paint and Sip Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Wild Wing Cafe — $35 — Unleash your creativity while enjoying a fun night of painting and sipping wine.
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