The Art Guild of Fairfield Glade invites you to participate in their first juried show with cash awards which begins on April 1, 2010.  Entry forms are available at First national Bank of Tennessee offices and the Plateau Creative Arts Center.  For more information please contact Plateau Creative Arts Center at 931-707-7249 or visit www.artguildfairfieldglade.net.

The sale is sponsored by Cumberland County Soil Conservations District which will be held at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds – Livestock Pavilion from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM each day. There is no admission fee. Please contact Lynn Carey or any office staff for more information at 931-484-5442, ext. 3.

The Crossville Arts Council presents returning storyteller  - Mitch Capel, aka "Grandaddy Junebug".  Capel is an African American Master Storyteller and recording artist who has been entertaining and telling stories since 1984.  Tickets can be purchased at the Cumberland County Playhouse box office or online at www.ccplayhouse.com.  For more information call Judy Pearson at 931-484-8234 or for ticket availability contact the Playhouse box office at 931-484-5000.

At the Cumberland Mountain State Park Recreation Center - Men and Women of all fitness levels are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to get on the road to fitness, make new friends with similar interests and learn stress relief techniques. Register now by calling 931-337-1145 or online at www.fitfabulousforever.com; price is $99.99; registration deadline is Thursday, March 25th.  

Melissa Benjamin will be at the Palace Theater on April 9^th at 7:00 PM. Tickets $10.00 and on sale now.

Youth Expo - Featuring Cumberland County Youth Saturday, April 10 2010 Community Complex (Fairgrounds), 1398 Livingston Road, Crossville TN.  Hundreds of visual art pieces selected by art teachers are exhibited. School bands and individual students perform. Hands-on experiences are provided by art and craft guilds offering opportunities for students to spin, weave, quilt, paint, write, hook rugs, try bobbin lace, and play dulcimers.

Southern Stars Symphonic Brass presents Brass Goes Partiotic at Stone Memorial High School Auditorium at 3:30 PM n April 11th. Tickets are $17.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. Tickets are available at Cumberland County Playhouse, Cumberland Eye Care, First National Bank. Please call 931-484-6939 for more information.

A celebration of Jazz, Poetry and Guitars!  Bring your artwork, read a poem, do a performance piece, share your latest culinary creation come experience all of the incredible art our community has to offer.  At the Fair Park Senior Center, 1433 Livingston Road, across from the County Fair Grounds from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm.  Special guest for this afternoon will be guitarist Darryl Austin and Cumberland County High School student Abigayle Claflin.  For more information contact Judy Pearson at 931-484-8234 or Debra Mendenhall at 931-261-8016.

P.R.E.P.S. Center Open House at 151 Old Jamestown Hwy; 1 to 3 pm.  (A peer support center designed for consumers of mental health services to meet for socialization, relaxation, selfhelp and advocacy.  Services are offered to any adult consumer of mental health services, eighteen years or older.)  For more infomation contact 931-456-4727.

Cumberland County Blue Ribbon Memorial Ceremony will be held April 22nd at the palace Theater from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.  This ceremony will recognize all the children that were reported abused or neglected in Cumberland County in 2009.  Several community officials, choirs and community organizations along with an adult survivor of abuse will recognize the epidemic of abuse in today's hard economic times.  Please join us and personally release a balloon for an abused or neglected child in Cumberland County.  Contact the Palace for more information 484-6133.

The Cumberland County Master Gardeners will host their Spring Flower and Garden Show at the Cumberland County Community Complex. There will be free informative and entertaining clinics, as well as musical entertainment. 60 local vendors will be providing products and services for lawn and garden improvements. Admission will be $2.00. Times are: Friday, April 23 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, April 24 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Sunday, April 25 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For more information and times contact Beth at 931-260-2514.

Come join us at the Downtown Crossville Cruise-In on April 24th on Main Street.  There will be classic cars, music, food, craft vendors and door prizes. For more information, call 931-787-1324, email dci@volfirst.net or visit www.downtowncrossvilleinc.com.

2010 Cumberland County Relay for Life is sponsoring an open pageant and fundraiser at the Palace Theater.  Entry fee is $25; for more information on age groups and time contact Whitney Sidwell 931-200-3799 or Frances Cunningham 931-787-1293.

Join Ranger Johnson and Photographer Anthony Ladd as they take you on a fantastical journey through the forest of Cumberland Mountain State Park in search of that perfect wildflower photo and other picturesque vistas!  Bring your camer, wear sturdy shoes, water and snacks - meet at 9:00 AM CST at the Cumberland Mountain State Park restaurant terrace.  Sign up at www.cmspfriends.com (click on the Wild Flowers Event link) or call 931-484-6138.

In honor of April as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month the Avalon Center in Crossville will present the award winning movie "Precious" at the Palace Theatre.  Tickets will be issued beginning at 6:00 pm to the first 300 people who come to the Palace.  Due to an "R" rating for child abuse including sexual assault, violence and pervasive language, anyone under 17 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  For more information call 931-456-0747.

Let your imagination journey to a world of wonder as this timeless childhood fable comes to life before your eyes through the magic of dance and music!  This collaboration of the Playhouse dance and musical theater programs will star both students and faculty.  Order tickets online at www.ccplayhouse.com or contact the Cumberland County Playhouse Box Office at 931-484-5000.

PAART is proud to present highly acclaimed pianist, composer, educator, band leader and recording artist Donald Brown at the Palace Theatre on Main Street in Crossville. Performance starts at 7:00 PM; Admission $10/Adults & $5/Students.  For more information contact Debra Mendenhall at 931-261-8016.