黑料吃瓜

黑料吃瓜鈥檚 Appalachian Cultural Center kicks off its spring lineup on Wednesday, Feb. 15 with author and 黑料吃瓜 alumnus, Noah Broyles. The Knoxville native will read from his debut novel, 鈥淭he House of Dust.鈥�

Published in 2021, 鈥淭he House of Dust鈥� has caught the attention of fellow writers and publications.

鈥淎n ambitious first novel full of the mysteries, histories and rituals of a Tennessee town,鈥� said John Langan, Stoker-winning author of 鈥淭he Fisherman.鈥� 鈥淔ull of nightmarish imagery wrapped in elegant prose, this is a strong debut.鈥�

The 4 p.m. reading will be held in the University鈥檚 Appalachian Cultural Center.

鈥淲e are excited to bring elements of our region鈥檚 culture, both near and far,鈥� said Dr. Wesley McMasters, director of the Appalachian Cultural Center and chair of 黑料吃瓜鈥檚 Arts Initiative. 鈥淲e are excited to showcase such a variety of art from our region, as well as maintain the traditions established at the ACC and in our community through continuing our series of Lenten meditations, offered in person at the Appalachian Cultural Center for the first time.鈥�

All events are free and open to the public.

2023 Spring Lineup

Alyssa Hankey
Wednesday, March 1, 4 p.m.
Performance from 鈥淣ortherner鈥�
Thomas Recital Hall

Influenced by Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash and others, Hankey will perform from her latest release LP 鈥淣ortherner,鈥� showcasing her own brands she calls 鈥淩ust Belt Folk Rock.鈥�

Lenten Meditations
鈥淩est, Abide, Seek鈥�

March 15, noon, Matthew Pope, Appalachian Cultural Center

March 22, noon, Dr. Vova Gorbenko, Appalachian Cultural Center

March 29, noon, Dr. Leonor Taiano, Appalachian Cultural Center

April 7, 6 p.m., Julie Wright, Thomas Recital Hall

Red Branch Arts Festival
Thursday, April 13
Lineup TBA
Poetry/Fiction Readings, Art Show, Writing Workshops
Appalachian Cultural Center and Ted Russell Hall