This recipe makes a super simple but delicious dinner. If you want to add a bit of bulk, you can serve the kabobs on a bed of rice, or couscous with pine nuts which you can make on your own or find in a branded mix from Near East, for instance Serves 2 to 3 Ingredients 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into big cubes 1 Red onion, peeled, ends   Read More ...

The 8th Annual Mountain Soul Vocal Competition is calling for entries. This unique competition honors the songwriting of Sevierville native Dolly Parton by encouraging contestants from across the nation to sing one of the 3,000+ songs she has penned in his or her own vocal style. Contestants may enter in the 13 and up age division or the 12 and under division for this competition. “The Mountain Soul Vocal Competition   Read More ...

Actor in a Leading Role  Demián Bichir in “A Better Life” George Clooney in “The Descendants” Jean Dujardin in “The Artist” Gary Oldman in “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” Brad Pitt in “Moneyball” Actor in a Supporting Role  Kenneth Branagh in “My Week with Marilyn” Jonah Hill in “Moneyball” Nick Nolte in “Warrior” Christopher Plummer in “Beginners” Max von Sydow in “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” Actress in a Leading Role   Read More ...

By Chris Pandolfi All-American Propaganda The deeper you look into the making of Act of Valor, the more appalling it becomes. It’s not a war film, but a recruitment video – commissioned by the Navy’s Special Warfare Command as an initiative to increase the sign-up rate for the Navy SEALs. Hired to direct were Mike McCoy and Scott Waugh, former stuntmen and producers of sports documentaries. In 2007, both were   Read More ...

Gatlinburg Improv Festival 2012 Show Schedule Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 6:30-7:30     Welcome! 8:00-9:00     Sweet Fanny Adams, Gatlinburg, TN    - No charge to locals Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 – day pass is $40 for all Friday shows, or individual show prices below 5:00-6:00      Shenanigans, Cleveland, TN      $10 6:30-7:30      Obv-prov, Cleveland, TN      $10 8:00-9:00      Six Guitars -Chase Padgett, Orlando, FL      $12 9:30-10:30    Einstein   Read More ...

Smoky Mountain Urgent Care would like all Sevier County children under the age of twelve to submit a name for our new mascot! Entry forms can be picked up at the Smoky Mountain Urgent Care office or printed here.  All entries must be turned in by March 23, 2012, 7:59 pm. Please read the entry guidlines and rules here. Smoky Mountain Urgent Care is located at 1017 Middle Creek Road, Sevierville, TN 37862   Read More ...

Check it out Rockers! NO COVER at our FREE MUSIC FRIDAYS! LIVE FROM THE HARD ROCK CAFE IN GATLINBURG! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 9PM-11PM http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-to-Z-Entertainment-Inc/153337988026170#!/events/373859122644140/ 15-year-old McKenna Andrews is a dynamic singer, songwriter and guitarist who brandishes the charisma and unique style to appeal to a wide range of music lovers and commercial interests. She has a wide ranging vocal talent covering 2.5 octaves, similar to Miranda Lambert, Adele, Pink, Janice   Read More ...

By Nick B Lang To celebrate the release of Star Wars in 3D I’d thought I’d go into a little known history of the Sith and Jedi’s weapons. A Jedi’s weapon, “Not as clumsy or random as a blaster. An elegant weapon.” The weapon consists of a blade of pure plasma emitting from the hilt and suspended in a force containment field. The field contains the immense heat of the   Read More ...

Hard Rock is on the hunt for musicians on the rise to take the stage at the 2012 Hard Rock Calling music festival in London’s Hyde Park. Hard Rock Rising, the global battle of the bands, will give one local band from this international competition the chance of a lifetime – to be on the bill with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and additional headlining performers at one   Read More ...

Steven R. Cruze, a retired Master Sergeant who served the U.S. Army for 21 years as a health care specialist, recently joined Premier Surgical Associates at Fort Sanders Regional as office manager. “During his military service, Steve received numerous promotions and awards in recognition of his outstanding performance,” said Kevin Burris, CEO of Premier Surgical Associates. “He is a consummate professional with a solid background in health care. We are   Read More ...