The STAY Project Summer Institute for Appalachian Youth
This summer young people from across Appalachia will gather at the Highlander Center in eastern Tennessee June 26th – June 30th Will you join us? We’ll be getting together so we can learn about each other’s work, ideas, and vision for the region and figure out a way to make things happen for ourselves and […]
Knoxville Concert in Honor of Pete Seeger; May 3, 2009
Over 100 people attended the May 3rd concert at the Laurel Theater in Knoxville in honor of Pete Seeger’s 90th birthday. The concert featured Sparky and Rhonda Rucker, Nancy Brennan-Strange, the trio of Dan Gammon, Steve Horton and George Reynolds, and the Carawan family. Thanks to all the performers and to everyone who attended the […]
Volunteer Gardening Day; April 18, 2009
On April 18th, a small group of volunteer gardeners from the Good Karma Gardening Circle weeded and mulched the flower gardens by the office and the Horton House. They also had a delicious pot-luck lunch at the Horton House, joined by Highlander interns and staff. The picture below was taken after lunch. Thanks to everyone […]
Art from the Ashes – Entries due: May 8th
ART FROM THE ASHES KNOXVILLE, TN – MAY 17-JUNE 28 2009 Exhibition / Silent Auction to support the many survivors of the Coal Ash Disaster in Roane County Tennessee Donations from artists and artisans due before May 8, 2009 Deliver or ship to: Knoxville Museum of Art Attn: Asst Curator Clark Gillespie, 1050 World’s Park […]
Knoxville Concert in Honor of Pete Seeger – “For Pete’s Sake, Sing!”
Download a copy of the flyer here. Sunday; May 3, 2009; 3:00 p.m. Laurel Theater 1538 Laurel Avenue Knoxville, TN Admission: $5 Jubilee Community Arts presents “For Pete’s Sake, Sing!” on Sunday, May 3rd at 3:00 p.m. at the Laurel Theater, in honor of Pete Seeger’s 90th birthday. There will be concerts in honor of […]
Knoxville Concert in Honor of Pete Seeger – "For Pete's Sake, Sing!"
Download a copy of the flyer here. Sunday; May 3, 2009; 3:00 p.m. Laurel Theater 1538 Laurel Avenue Knoxville, TN Admission: $5 Jubilee Community Arts presents “For Pete’s Sake, Sing!” on Sunday, May 3rd at 3:00 p.m. at the Laurel Theater, in honor of Pete Seeger’s 90th birthday. There will be concerts in honor of […]
OVEC Organizer Maria Gunnoe Wins 2009 Goldman Environmental Prize
Highlander congratulates Maria Gunnoe, an organizer with the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition, on winning the 2009 Goldman Environmental Prize – the “Nobel Prize” for environmental activism. A lifelong resident of the Appalachian coalfields, Maria is a tireless opponent of mountaintop removal and an advocate for coalfield communities. Her activism and commitment are an inspiration to […]
Windcall Residency Award for Grassroots Organizers and Leaders
Deadline for Fall 2009 – Summer 2010 Residencies: April 30, 2009 Are you a grassroots organizer or a social, environmental or economic justice leader? We know you work hard at all dimensions of strategy, community building, organizational leadership and movement building. Thank you for all you do in these hard and exciting times! But with […]
“Day of Silence” Rally in Knoxville – Friday, April 17th
Firday, April 17th; 5:30 p.m. World’s Fair Park Amphitheater Friday, April 17, is the 13th annual “Day of Silence” — a nationwide and even worldwide effort to bring the devastating impacts of homophobia to the attention of people who are unaware of the harassment, rejection and discrimination faced by LGBTQ youth every day. Youth in […]
"Day of Silence" Rally in Knoxville – Friday, April 17th
Firday, April 17th; 5:30 p.m. World’s Fair Park Amphitheater Friday, April 17, is the 13th annual “Day of Silence” — a nationwide and even worldwide effort to bring the devastating impacts of homophobia to the attention of people who are unaware of the harassment, rejection and discrimination faced by LGBTQ youth every day. Youth in […]