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around townSOCIAL CALENDARPickJanuary 21: Pre-Extinction FunTravel through time (and bring the kids along) as you discovera world where dinosaurs roamthe earth at Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live.Sure to wow you, this performance featuring life size dinosaur puppets is realistic, educational, and entertaining. Don’t missthis unique experience at Maryville College’s Clayton Center for the Arts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets range from $12.40 to $24.50.claytonartscenter.comJanuary 21: Soul and Country CombineRhythm and blues meets country at the Tennessee Theatre with the unique sound and style of Ronnie Milsap.Well known throughout the country music genre, Milsap is attributed as a leading force in the genre’s transition to mainstream entertainment, transforming country music from its rural roots. Theshow goes on at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $39. tennesseetheatre.comJanuary 28: King of the SlopesTechnical skiing meets freestyle creativity in the Second Annual King of the Mountain skiing and snowboarding competition at Ober Gatlinburg. The competition is judged on ve categories, and competitors are given two runs on the course. A King and Queen of the mountain will be crowned for both skiing and snowboarding. The event starts at 10 a.m. and lasts until 1 p.m. obergatlinburg.com/eventFebruary 3 - May 7: The Cat’s MeowCats, and Lions, and Kitties, oh my! Felines of all sorts play an important role in Egyptian mythology, kingship, and everyday life. Explore the unique connection between cats and Egyptian culture at McClung Museum’s ‘Divine Felines: Cats of Ancient Egypt’ exhibition, which showcases around 30 representations of Egyptian artifacts. The exhibition provides free parking and admission. mcclungmuseum.comFebruary 16: Concerto Time in TennesseePianist Lise de la Salle has performed in all parts of the world, charming audiences with her musical abilitiessince her rst concerto debut at age 13. Now she’s coming to Knoxville, and classical music lovers are in for a treat. De La Salle will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.1 with the KnoxvilleSymphony Orchestra Masterworks at the Tennessee Theatre at 7:30. Tickets range from $13 to $83. knoxvillesymphony.comFebruary 18: Soothing TunesSoulful grooves and thought-provoking lyrics collide in St. Paul and the Broken Bones Sea of Noise tour, based on the group from Birmingham’s second full-length album. This is a band to watch. Groove all nightlong at the Mill and Mine and enjoy the sounds of this eight-piece band starting at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $25- $28. themillandmine.comFUN STUFF YOU WANT TO DO IN KNOXVILLEBY MACIE HATMAKERFEBUARY 3-24Ar c Inspi onFIND INSPIRATION atthe2016 National Juried Exhibition, hosted bythe Arts & Cultural Alliance. Chosen by art historian Dorothy Habel, this exhibition features work of all styles and genres from both established and emerging artists. All artists compete to have their work shown in the exhibit. The show runs February 3-24 in the Balcony gallery of the Emporium Center, giving you time to see the beautiful pieces again and again for free.34JANUARY FEBRUARY 2017