2 chances to catch Appalachian Men’s Ensemble's concert, “Yuletide Fires”

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In the spotlight: Fun on tap

Sycamore Shoals will host a Christmas Open House

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park will host a festive time of period carolers, Christmas stories, the Watauga Valley Art League’s Annual Winterfest Art Show and more.

Here's where you can catch some tunes this week:

Freedom Hall Civic Center, 1320 Pactolas Rd, Johnson City: Tuesday, Electric 94.9’s Acoustic Christmas featuring NF, Why Don't We, Lovelytheband, Bryce Vine, Logan Henderson and AJ Mitchell, 7-11 p.m., $29-$45. (johnsoncitytn.org)

Warm up on the dance floor:

Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., Johnson City: Friday, Kids Our Age, 7-10 p.m., refreshments available; Saturday, Hoop dancing for all skill levels, 2-3 p.m.

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Happenings in your community

Dec. 10-17, 2018. 

Here's where you can catch karaoke this week!

Tuesday, Dec. 11

Fun at the library

December 10-15, 2018

Catch some live theatre!

All the world’s a stage, but here is where you can see regional productions of your favorite shows:

Fun on tap:

Johnson City Brewing Company, 257 East Main St., Johnson City: Tuesday, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” trivia, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Lamplighter Exclusive New Beer Release: Biscuits and Jam, 4-9 p.m.;

Mountain Arts on Exhibit:

Reece Museum, 363 Stout Drive, ETSU campus: “UPSTATE,” photographs from Tema Stauffer, open through Friday; “FL3TCH3R Exhibit: Socially and Politically Engaged Art,” mixed media, exhibit open through Friday

Don't ask for a laugh, get it naturally: 5 questions with local comic Hunter Roberts

When he was younger, Kingsport native Hunter Roberts found his footing in comedy by listening to albums.

Science Hill Percussion Ensemble hold fundraiser for Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic

The percussion ensemble will host a concert as a fundraiser on December 15 inside Grand Topper Hall at Science Hill to help pay their way to Chicago. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door.

If you refuse to watch cheesy holiday movies, you're missing out

The best way, in my opinion, is to cuddle up in the evening with a toasty mug of hot chocolate or some mulled wine and enjoy some holiday movies.