Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
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🎭 Culture
The Barter Theatre is partnering with Mendota Food Pantry to present 'I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas' at the Mendota Community Center next Saturday.
Admission requires a donation or food pantry contribution—the Mendota Community Association will host a festive luncheon to raise extra funds.
🏛️ Government
Food banks and residents in Tennessee are worried about hunger as almost 70,000 people rely on SNAP and no state emergency plan is in place—while Virginia has set up a nutrition program for SNAP users.
Second Harvest Food Bank started an Emergency SNAP Food Assistance Plan and the Salvation Army in Bristol reported food requests have increased three to five times in recent weeks.
🎉 Johnson City Events
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Elf The Musical
7:00 – 8:30 PM — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience a live adaptation of the holiday classic with dazzling stage effects and festive cheer.
Elf The Musical
7-8:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the magic of the beloved holiday film transformed into a spectacular live theater event.
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
7:30-9:00 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Cost Info — Celebrate the timeless music of ABBA in a fun and nostalgic tribute concert.
Book Club: The Russian Concubine
7-8:30 p.m. — Barnes & Noble — Free entry — Dive into a historical romance amid the chaos of 1920s China with spirited discussions and new faces.
Gary Allan Live Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Freedom Hall Civic Center Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the outlaw charm of Gary Allan with his captivating vocals and dynamic performances.
BST Gaming Con
11 AM – 8 PM — Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG — Vending show — The Tri-Cities' inaugural video game convention with special voice actors and gaming events.
Ricky Melton Live Comedy Show
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Wallace Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic storytelling and outrageous country music of Ricky Melton born from life’s absurdities.
Beethoven and Blue Jeans Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Casual attire encouraged — Experience Beethoven's masterpieces with a laid-back vibe and exceptional guest performers.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:30-10:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Cost TBD — Experience the quirkiness and competition of a spelling bee in a lively and engaging environment.
Repticon Show - Johnson City, TN
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG — Admission fee varies — Explore a vibrant marketplace for reptile and exotic pet lovers with a range of supplies and merchandise.
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