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Future brides, party-goers and party planners alike will be able to prepare for their future events from beginning to end with the help of the inaugural News Sentinel Bridal & Beyond, Feb. 12, 2012, at the Knoxville Convention Center. With more than 75 vendors, ranging from florists and décor experts to invitations and venues, the News Sentinel Bridal & Beyond event shows that style is truly defined in the details,   Read More ...

By Crista White Exactly how far would YOU go to prove you are innocent of a crime? Assault a police officer? Arrange a heist? Stand on the ledge of a building 17 stories up while a helicopter hovers nearby, threatening to whoosh you right off? Now that I’ve basically summed up the plot of “Man on a Ledge”, let’s discuss if it’s worth seeing, or if you will spend 90   Read More ...

Planning for Valentine’s Day is not as instant as love at first sight – it can take time. But with a little heart and help from technology, individuals can use their smartphones to easily plan for the romantic holiday. By accessing simple features on a device like an Android™ -powered, BlackBerry® or Windows Mobile™ smartphone, users can make dinner reservations and purchase flowers, chocolates and other gifts without having to   Read More ...

Perched atop Mt. Harrison, high above the picturesque village of Gatlinburg, Ober Gatlinburg offers family fun all year long. But when the snow flies, this famous resort turns into one of the only ski areas the south has to offer – and the only one in Tennessee. Trails for Every Skill Level Ober Gatlinburg has something to offer skiers of every ability. From bunny hills to black-diamond runs, you’ll have   Read More ...

This is What Happens When Humans Get Involved The fact that I liked Underworld: Awakening says more about me than it does about the filmmakers. I have to admit that up front, for I want you to read this review all the way to the end. From my perspective, the first and second chapters of the series were needlessly complicated and nearly impossible to keep pace with. The prequel film,   Read More ...

There’s a long list of must watch Hollywood movies 2012! I’m going to give you a quick run through.On the latest english movies section, we have The Darkest Hour, Heartbreakers, Blitz and Arthur Christmas… but if I had to pick one to watch, it would be Arthur Christmas. Yes it’s animated and though a lot of people might think that animated movies are just for kids, but this one here   Read More ...

By Richard Connery The following are my top 10 picks for must watch TV Series in 2012. With a plethora of new and returning shows hitting our screens this year any number of series deserved a place on this list: 1. AWAKE This is the story of a police detective who lives two alternating, parallel lives following a car accident that takes the life of a family member. One life   Read More ...

Two of the biggest names in Tennessee tourism are teaming up to bring family entertainment back to Nashville. Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET) and Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Company have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a 50/50 joint venture to develop a 105-acre family entertainment zone adjacent to the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. The Dollywood Company will serve as the operating partner. Phase one of the project   Read More ...

January Programs @ APPL   Adult Computer Games January 18 & 25 at 10:30am Learn to play computer games starting with solitaire. Basic computer skills necessary. Competition will continue weakly on Wednesdays with a different game each month. Prize winners will receive a free book or movie. Call 436-5588 for a reservation.  Beginning Online Genealogy Get help in beginning to search for ancestors. Also there’s much to benefit from others   Read More ...