ETSU hosting variety of arts and other events in December
Published 3:10 pm Wednesday, November 27, 2024
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Students work diligently to finish the semester’s projects and study for finals. People throughout the region decorate their homes and businesses for the season and search for the perfect gifts for loved ones as the holidays approach. East Tennessee State University is gearing up for the biggest day of the semester – Commencement – but offers plenty of additional activities for students and the community in the month of December!
The following listing includes events that are open to the public and are free unless otherwise noted:
Music
December 2-6, 7 p.m. each evening – Down Home, 300 W. Main Street
This five-night musical event showcases all the bands in ETSU’s Bluegrass, Old-Time and Roots Music Studies program, which includes not only bluegrass and old-time ensembles, but country, a cappella and Celtic groups, as well. Tickets are $15 at the door; ETSU students with ID receive a discount.
Holiday Concert: ‘For Auld Lang Syne’
December 7, performances at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. – ETSU Foundation Grand Hall, Martin Center for the Arts
Over 250 performers will take part in this beloved ETSU holiday tradition, including the ETSU Chorale, BucsWorth, East Tennessee Belles, Greyscale, Ascension, Percussion Ensemble and Faculty Brass Quintet, along with special guests Matthew Fisher, organ, and Joanna Seiber, harp. Tickets are $15-$25; free for ETSU students with ID.
Theater/Cinema
Bud Frank Cinema First Friday Screening: ‘Flow’
December 6, 7 p.m. – Bud Frank Theatre, Gilbreath Hall
The Bud Frank Cinema’s First Friday Screening on Dec. 6 is “Flow,” a 2024 French film which opens for wide release the same day. “A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, ‘Flow’ follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood.”
Bud Frank Cinema Film Screening: ‘Seven Samurai’
December 13, 7 p.m. – Bud Frank Theatre, Gilbreath Hall
The Bud Frank Cinema and Tri-City Film Farm present a restoration of “Seven Samurai,” a 1954 film from Japan that tells the story of a 16th-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire seven samurai warriors to protect them from invading bandits.
‘A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage’
December 17, 7 p.m. – ETSU Foundation Grand Hall, Martin Center for the Arts
The timeless, award-winning animated television special by Charles M. Schulz comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation the whole family can enjoy. After the final bow, the audience is invited to join the Peanuts gang in singing traditional Christmas songs and carols. Tickets are $49.50-$139; limited seating is available.
Fine Arts
‘FL3TCH3R Exhibit: Social and Politically Engaged Art’
Continuing through December 6, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday – Reece Museum
This annual exhibit, renowned for its exploration of contemporary social and political movements, features a diverse array of artworks addressing pressing global issues.
‘Stitch Together: The Social Seamstress in Southern Appalachia’
Continuing through January 10, 2025, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday – Reece Museum
The Reece Museum hosts this exhibit exploring the social connections of seamstresses by showcasing the fashion and clothing of the museum’s permanent collection.
Holiday Fun and More
Various hours, Thursdays-Sundays through December 21 – University Commons
ETSU’s beloved synthetic ice skating rink is open for the holiday season. This year, in partnership with Brightspeed, the rink is free to ETSU students, faculty and staff with valid ID and open to the community with a $5 skate rental for all ages. Hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 5-9 p.m., Saturdays from noon-7 p.m., and Sundays from 2-7 p.m.
December 6, 2 p.m. – East Tennessee Room, D.P. Culp Student Center
The Great Lecture Series celebrates and showcases ETSU faculty who have recently been promoted to full professor, giving them an opportunity to share their work with the broader community. Attendees of this installment will hear from Drs. Brian Johnston, John Rankin and Megan Quinn.
Jacob’s Nature Park: As We See It!
December 7, 1-2:30 p.m. – Jacob’s Nature Park at Sinking Creek, 1919 Ocala Street
This event for the community features five 15-minute presentations by ETSU students on park-specific topics, such as poisonous plants, mushroom coolness, pollinator trivia and more. Interactive activities, games, giveaways and hands-on learning opportunities for all ages are included.
December 14, 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. – Ballad Health Athletic Center (Mini-Dome)
ETSU celebrates its fall 2024 graduating class in two ceremonies (10 a.m. – Quillen College of Medicine, College of Public Health, College of Health Sciences and College of Arts and Sciences; and 2:30 p.m. – Clemmer College of Education and Human Development, College of Business and Technology and College of Nursing). Complete information for graduating students, guests and faculty is available on the Commencement website, etsu.edu/commencement, where livestreaming will be offered for those not attending in person.
ETSU Alumni Arctic Adventures: Frost and Fun Skate Night
December 19, 5-8:30 p.m. – University Commons
The ETSU Alumni Association presents an evening of Frost and Fun at the ETSU synthetic ice skating rink sponsored by Brightspeed. Participants can enjoy popcorn and hot cocoa inside the first-floor lobby of the D.P. Culp Student Center, as well as limited-edition T-shirts, a visit from Bucky, giveaways and holiday music.
To learn more about these and other events happening at ETSU, visit the university’s online calendar at etsu.edu/calendar/default.php. For disability accommodations, contact Disability Services at (423) 439-8346.
