Historic Rugby Inc

Grill Rugby, Sat. & Sun. sold out
2023-09-03 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Historic Rugby, 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
2023 marks the fourth annual “Grill Rugby: Cooking Demonstration and Dinner on the Lawn.” This evening of food and festivities on the lawn at picturesque Uffington House in Rugby is scheduled for two nights only, September 2 and 3, on the long Labor Day weekend. PLEASE NOTE: Sunday’s Grill Rugby and now Saturday’s as well have SOLD OUT. Thanks for your support!
Grill Rugby is an all-inclusive fixed dinner and spirits menu with guest chef Steve Smart of Chattanooga. The event also includes specialty cocktails and a silent auction. Dinner is scheduled from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. (EDT). Tickets are $75 per person. Proceeds benefit Historic Rugby. This fundraising dinner event is organized and implemented entirely by volunteers and all expenses are covered by ticket sales, sponsors and in-kind donor gifts.
Ticket numbers are limited, so get yours soon. Grill Rugby traditionally sells out.

Grill Rugby 2022

Rugby Cornet Band FREE concert
2023-09-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Historic Rugby Visitor Centre, 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
Rugby’s Cornet Band from the 1880s has revived and will perform FREE for you! This special concert features performers from Rugby, Allardt, Jamestown & Crossville who have been practicing for weeks. In the 1880s there were about 20,000 brass bands across America, and Rugby’s was one. It got favorable reviews in the local newspaper! The new edition has 4 B-flat cornets, 2 E-flat alto horns, euphonium, trombone, tuba & bass drum. No reservation needed. Just show up by 4 p.m. EDT Saturday Sept. 9 at the Visitor Centre in the heart of Rugby. Make it an evening with a meal from the new Canteen or at least a cocktail or glass of wine from there. Serving until 7 p.m. Eastern on Saturdays.

Practice session

Third Saturday Hike: Holly Taylor
2023-09-16 10:00 - 12:30 | Historic Rugby, 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
Join the Friends of Rugby State Natural Area for a free guided hike each month on the third Saturday. Holly Taylor, assistant state naturalist with Tennessee state parks, will lead this hike. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Holly Taylor
These free guided hikes are scheduled for the third Saturday of each month and start from the Historic Rugby Visitor Centre Porch (1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, Tennessee 37733) at 10 a.m. (Eastern Time). Leaders will be either local, from Friends of the Rugby State Natural Area, or from the state Department of Conservation. (No hikes are planned for June, July or August on account of expected hot weather.)
Bring a daypack, water and snacks to eat on the trail. These are is a 2-4 mile, moderate but family-friendly hikes. Dogs on leash are welcome. Wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather.
After the hike, take some time to stroll around the historic town site. Bring a picnic, or visit RM Brooks Store for lunch!
Overnight Accommodations: www.historicrugby.org

'Paint & Sip' Art Class
2023-09-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Hester Hall, 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
What could be more fun than joining a small group for a painting class while enjoying a glass of wine? Maybe having it in beautiful Historic Rugby’s Hester Hall!
Artist and instructor Freeman Davenport with The Gallery at Rugby will lead the group through an exploration of painting as you create your own work of art. Topics of focus: June 10, fall color; July 22, the cardinal bird; August 12, the monarch butterfly; September 16, Rugby’s Christ Church Episcopal. Fee is $50 per session, with reservations available online HERE.
All painting materials will be supplied. Participants will take home their own 14-by-11-inch painting.
Questions? Email Freeman Davenport at galleryatrugby@gmail.com

Trail Maintenance: Natl. Public Lands Day
2023-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Historic Rugby, 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
Join Rugby State Natural Area volunteers in helping with vegetation maintenance and removal of invasive plants along one of Rugby’s paved walkway sections between Uffington House and the road to Laurel Dale Cemetery. This requires little or no hiking to reach the site, and unwanted plants & shrubs can be reached from two sides. Volunteers are invited for this National Public Lands Day activity! Wear sturdy shoes and bring garden gloves, your favorite clippers & bug spray. Friends of the RSNA and all others who use our walkway (such as for Irish Road Bowling every month) will thank you! NO REGISTRATION required, just meet at 10 a.m. Eastern at the Historic Rugby Visitor Centre.
The overgrown path

Rugby Roundabout Bicycle Race
2023-09-30 10:00 - 17:00 | TN
RUGBY ROUNDABOUT
Pedal Up in Historic Rugby and ride a Roundabout through the country back roads.
Take your feet off the ground at the Historic 1880’s English Village of Rugby, Tennessee and PEDAL a Roundabout through rural country roads. Riders may PEDAL BACK from ANY designated stops to enjoy food at R M Brooks Country Store. Chow down on the best fried bologna sandwich in a country store; burgers or loaded dogs. Listen to live music on the porch while you drink a cool beer or soda pop. VISIT the Village, view the award-winning video, and take the guided tour. All ages welcome. End the day with Irish Road Bowling. Once you come you will want to come again.
Choose from routes ranging from a flat 10 mile “family ride” to the rolling 60 miler, complete with multiple rest stops and full SAG support. All routes designed, marked, and supported by Race Day Events.”
Gluten Free and Vegan Sandwiches available upon pre request.
Package Includes: T-Shirt, Lunch, Two Beers, Ticket To Win An E-Bike.
Enrollment is $55, BUT INCREASES AFTER SEPT. 24 ($60 Sept. 25-29 & $65 day of ride). Sign up soon HERE

3rd Saturday Hike: Randy Hedgepath
2023-10-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Historic Rugby, 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
Join the Friends of Rugby State Natural Area for a free guided hike each month on the third Saturday. This hike will be led by Tennessee State Naturalist Randy Hedgepath, who likes to call it a “saunter” because he stops often to point out fascinating natural features. This will be Randy’s last official hike in Rugby since he is retiring soon. Come wish him well! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
These free guided hikes are scheduled for the third Saturday of each month and start from the Historic Rugby Visitor Centre Porch (1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, Tennessee 37733) at 10 a.m. (Eastern Time). Leaders will be either local, from Friends of the Rugby State Natural Area, or from the state Department of Conservation. (No hikes are planned for June, July or August on account of expected hot weather.)
Bring a daypack, water and snacks to eat on the trail. These are is a 2-4 mile, moderate but family-friendly hikes. Dogs on leash are welcome. Wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather.
After the hike, take some time to stroll around the historic town site. Bring a picnic, or visit the Canteen or RM Brooks Store for lunch!
Overnight Accommodations: www.historicrugby.org

An Evening with Abraham Lincoln
2023-11-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby’s Visitor Centre, 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
Have you ever wished that you could have met Abraham Lincoln? It’s not too late. In commemoration of the 160th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, for one night only, our 16th president returns courtesy of writer, actor, and storyteller Jacob Truax. Be transported to the world of Abraham Lincoln—politician, lawyer, husband, and father—as Mr. Truax masterfully weaves Lincoln’s speeches, letters, anecdotes, jokes, and other Lincolniana into an unforgettable evening.
Following the performance, please join us for a reception featuring specialty cocktails created by Jacob inspired by Lincoln and his home state of Kentucky. (Your ticket price includes one beverage.) In addition Judge James Cotton, who wrote the book The Greatest Speech, Ever: The Remarkable Story of Abraham Lincoln and his Gettysburg Address which has inspired and been a resource for Jacob’s creation of this presentation, will attend the performance and the reception where he will answer questions and sign his book. Cotton is a recently retired Scott County TN General Sessions judge.
Purchase tickets to An Evening with Abraham Lincoln.
For further information, please email hri1coordinator@gmail.com or call 423-628-2441, ext.1.
James Cotton

After Thanksgiving Hike, 'Walk it Off'
2023-11-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Historic Rugby, 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
Join Friends of the Rugby State Natural Area to walk off your Thanksgiving feast on trails in the greenbelt surrounding our village. With 10 or more trails to choose from, see which we’ll choose! Free and no reservation required. Just meet at 10 a.m. Eastern at the Historic Rugby Visitor Centre. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Bring a hiking stick if you like. And finish the day exploring Rugby during Thanksgiving Marketplace with its shopping and tours.

Thanksgiving Marketplace & Holiday Tea
2023-11-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Historic Rugby, 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
Visit Rugby’s shops to see crafts, artworks and much more. Two days, Nov. 24 & 25. The Rugby Commissary, Spirit of Red Hill, the Gallery at Historic Rugby will all be open with unique wares. Craft demonstrations and vendors will be present. The Canteen next to the Print Shop (also open) will offer soups to go both days, warm and inviting. For questions, please call 423-628-2441 Ext. 1 Wednesdays through Sundays.
In addition, a Holiday Tea is planned for Saturday, Nov. 25 ONLY, 1-3 p.m. EST at Hester Hall. Tickets at $30 per person may be purchased HERE.
Event hours for the Holiday Marketplace are 10 to 5 Eastern, both Friday & Sat., Nov. 24 and 25. Free admission to the Marketplace (historic building tours are available with a modest fee).
Tea in Hester Hall, 2022

New Year's Eve Cabaret, SOLD OUT
2023-12-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Historic Rugby, 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
(Sorry, but this event has sold out. See you lucky ticketed folks here soon!)
Hey, hey, hey, all you casanovas and foxy mamas! Looking for an out of sight night? Groove on down to Historic Rugby for a New Year’s Eve that is SOLID GOLD. The Actor’s Co-op will be spreading around some boogie fever, and this is one fever you want to catch!
Party starts at 7:00 Eastern. Catch you on the flip side, baby.
Don’t miss this over-the-top way to ring out the old year! In Rugby’s Rebecca Johnson Theatre witness music, singing, comedy and a rousing good time thanks to the Actors’ Co-op, a group of Knoxville-based thespian-singers with Rugby ties. (Nearly half the available seats were sold to Historic Rugby members during advance sales! Become a member to take advantage of advance options for future events!)

Scenes from New Year’s Eve 2022

Third Saturday Hike, CANCELLED
2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:30 | Historic Rugby Visitor Centre, 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
(This hike has been cancelled on account of severe weather expected.) Join the Friends of Rugby State Natural Area for a free guided hike each month on the third Saturday. Winter into spring are great times to go hiking…no bugs! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
These free guided hikes are scheduled for the third Saturday of each month and start from the Historic Rugby Visitor Centre Porch (1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, Tennessee 37733) at 10 a.m. (Eastern Time). Leaders will be either local, from Friends of the Rugby State Natural Area, or from the state Department of Conservation. (No hikes are planned for June, July or August on account of expected hot weather.)
Bring a daypack, water and snacks to eat on the trail. These are is a 2-4 mile, moderate but family-friendly hikes. Dogs on leash are welcome. Wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather.
After the hike, take some time to stroll around the historic town site. Bring a picnic, or visit RM Brooks Store for lunch!
Overnight Accommodations: www.historicrugby.org

Third Saturday Hike
2024-02-17 10:00 - 12:15 | TN
Join the Friends of Rugby State Natural Area for a free guided hike each month on the third Saturday. Winter is a great times to go hiking…no bugs! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
These free guided hikes are scheduled for the third Saturday of each month and start from the Historic Rugby Visitor Centre Porch (1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, Tennessee 37733) at 10 a.m. (Eastern Time). Leaders will be either local, from Friends of the Rugby State Natural Area, or from the state Department of Conservation. (No hikes are planned for June, July or August on account of expected hot weather.)
Bring a daypack, water and snacks to eat on the trail. These are is a 2-4 mile, moderate but family-friendly hikes. Dogs on leash are welcome. Wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather.
After the hike, take some time to stroll around the historic town site. Bring a picnic, or visit RM Brooks Store for lunch!
Overnight Accommodations: www.historicrugby.org

Eric Wilson Memorial Hike
2024-03-17 12:15 - 14:15 | Historic Rugby, 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
Join the Friends of Rugby State Natural Area for a free guided hike in honor of the late Eric Wilson, who helped build many of Rugby’s trails & whose birthday was March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. Meet 12:15 p.m. at the Historic Rugby Visitor Centre, 1331 Rugby Parkway. No registration required.
Eric was a retired math professor who built his own house in Rugby and lived here for years. He edited a weekly community newsletter and was great — with his math skills — at dominoes and bridge games played regularly by Rugby residents. Winter into spring is a great time to go hiking…no bugs! We’ll take hikers along trails Eric helped build and maintain.

Eric Wilson

Bring a daypack, water and snacks to eat on the trail. These are is a 2-4 mile, moderate but family-friendly hikes. Dogs on leash are welcome. Wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather.
After the hike, take some time to stroll around the historic town site. Bring a picnic, or visit RM Brooks Store for lunch!
Overnight Accommodations: www.historicrugby.org

Writing Workshop with Karen Paul Holmes
2024-03-23 10:00 - 12:30 | Uffington House, 1728 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
“From Personal to Universal: Using Emotion to Craft Deeper Writing”
Writing about emotions—your own or your characters’—can be, well emotional. Yet, drawing from your own experiences, feelings, and observations, helps your poetry, memoir, or fiction sound a chord in readers. How do you dig deep and write authentically We’ll look at examples of poems or prose snippets about joy, anger, grief, etc. without cliché. This workshop provides prompts, tools, inspiration, and editing tips, as well as time to write and the opportunity to share and receive feedback to your level
of comfort. All writing genres, all levels welcome. The event is a collaboration with Bloom Stage and Historic Rugby to bring writing and women’s voices to the spotlight (it’s womens’ history month after all!)
Instructor Karen Paul Holmes won the 2023 Lascaux Poetry Prize and received a Special Mention in The Pushcart Prize Anthology. She has two poetry books: No Such Thing as Distance (Terrapin) and Untying the Knot (Aldrich). Her poems have been widely published in literary journals such as Plume, Poet Lore, and Prairie Schooner. She’s been featured on The Slowdown poetry podcast and Garrison Keillor’s The Writer’s Almanac. After a long career in Corporate Communications, which included leading workshops at international conferences, Holmes became a freelance writer and has taught writing at various conferences and venues, including the John C. Campbell Folk School and the Blue Ridge Writers’ Conference. karenpaulholmes.com

 Workshop: 10 am to 12:30 pm EST, in Rugby’s Uffington House
 Cost per participant: $45 (a portion of the fee goes back to nonprofit Historic Rugby)
 Registrations limit: 10 people, registration deadline March 18
Register here: Writing Workshop with Karen Paul Holmes

Women of Appalachia Storytelling
2024-03-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Historic Rugby Visitor Centre, 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
Join us for an extraordinary evening in Rugby, Tennessee, as Bloom Stage, Poetry in the Boro, and Historic Rugby, Inc., proudly present “Women Speak,” a free admission celebration marking the 15th Anniversary of the Women of Appalachia Project and the book launch of Women Speak: Volume Nine. Immerse yourself in the rich narratives of Appalachia’s finest literary, visual, and performing women artists.The Women of Appalachia Project™ (WOAP), dedicated to embracing diversity, encourages women of all backgrounds to share their spoken word and fine art. Through public forums and annual anthologies, artists confront issues of marginalization and stereotype, presenting a unified and non-violently confrontational force that reveals the whole woman beyond superficial judgments. Nestled in the tranquil setting of Historic Rugby, surrounded by the beauty of the Big South Fork National Park, this celebration finds the perfect backdrop. Historic Rugby, conceived as a class-free, agricultural community, remains dedicated to preserving history and cultural expression.Co-hosted by Kara Kemp and Kory Wells of Bloom Stage and Poetry in the Boro, this first-time-for-Rugby event promises to showcase amazing stories from the Appalachian area, as curated by WOAP founder Kari Gunter-Seymour, and the music of Roberta Schultz. This event, made possible in part by a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission, will be free to the public and held in the Historic Rugby Visitor Centre, 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN 37733. Donations made to support the ongoing mission of Historic Rugby to provide a venue for community arts are always appreciated and can be made here: WOAP: “Women Speak” at Historic Rugby.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the power of women’s voices in the heart of Appalachia while celebrating WOAP’s 15th anniversary!

Irish Road Bowling on Rugby Parkway
2024-03-30 18:00 - 19:15, 2024-04-13 18:00 - 19:15, 2024-04-27 18:00 - 19:15, 2024-05-11 18:00 - 19:15, 2024-05-25 18:00 - 19:15, 2024-06-08 18:00 - 19:15, 2024-07-13 18:00 - 19:15 | Historic Rugby, 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
Enjoy a FREE outdoor participant/spectator game of Irish Road Bowling right in the middle of Rugby on slightly traveled Rugby Parkway. Teams form as the game starts, depending on who is there. All ages! Takes about one hour on the route used. Play or just watch as the game proceeds west, then east. We yell “CAR” to clear the pavement if one approaches. Starting point is the Historic Rugby Print Shop, or near it. This involves tossing an iron ball down the road, with the team making it back to the finish (also start) in the fewest throws being declared that day’s CHAMPIONS and getting their picture on Historic Rugby’s Facebook page! A sooty trophy (survived Harrow Road Cafe fire in 2020) is held in the photo — and much fun is experienced by all. (Visit YouTube to see how it’s played in Ireland. We don’t bet on the outcome like they do. Our teams are very amateur/impromptu!) START TIME FOR TEAM PICKS IS 6 p.m. EASTERN, or 5 Central for those coming across the nearby bridge from Fentress County. [Note 2 exceptions: June 22 starts at 5 p.m. EDT, and Sept. 8 is the only Sunday date]

Third Saturday Hike w/Jack Gugino & Jalen Prather
2024-04-20 10:00 - 12:30 | Historic Rugby Visitor Centre, 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
Join the Friends of Rugby State Natural Area for a free guided hike each month on the third Saturday. Winter into spring are great times to go hiking…no bugs! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
These free guided hikes are scheduled for the third Saturday of each month and start from the Historic Rugby Visitor Centre Porch (1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, Tennessee 37733) at 10 a.m. (Eastern Time). Leaders will be either local, from Friends of the Rugby State Natural Area, or from the state Department of Conservation. (No hikes are planned for June, July or August on account of expected hot weather.) This hike’s special leaders will be two members of the Tennessee Division of Forestry’s Strike Team, Jalen Prather (below) & Jack Gugino (pictured here outdoors, but not in Tennessee). Both are knowledgeable naturalists. Jalen knows lots about fungi. Jack is a 2021 University of Tennessee grad. On a hike to Rugby’s Massengale Homesite in the Rugby State Natural area, the two will talk about the benefits of prescribed fires & Rugby’s wonderful hemlocks.

Bring a daypack, water and snacks to eat on the trail. These are is a 2-4 mile, moderate but family-friendly hikes. Dogs on leash are welcome. Wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather.
After the hike, take some time to stroll around the historic town site. Bring a picnic, or visit RM Brooks Store for lunch!
Overnight Accommodations: www.historicrugby.org

Queen's Tea (Sold Out)
2024-05-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Hester Hall, 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
Sorry, but this event is fully booked. If you have a ticket, we look forward to seeing you. Please watch our events for upcoming tea opportunities!
Enjoy teatime & accompanying delicacies during this Queen’s Tea, celebrating Rugby’s British roots! Being held in lovely Hester Hall, behind the Visitor Centre. For more information, please go to our Zeffy page: Historic Rugby’s Queen’s Tea.

Third Saturday Hike
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Historic Rugby Visitor Centre, 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
Join the Friends of Rugby State Natural Area for a free guided hike each month on the third Saturday. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This hike should show us some of the beautiful mountain laurel that has been blooming this week in the area, fingers crossed that it remains.
These free guided hikes are scheduled for the third Saturday of each month and start from the Historic Rugby Visitor Centre Porch (1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, Tennessee 37733) at 10 a.m. (Eastern Time). Leaders will be either local, from Friends of the Rugby State Natural Area, or from the state Department of Conservation. (No hikes are planned for June, July or August on account of expected hot weather.)
Bring a daypack, water and snacks to eat on the trail. These are is a 2-4 mile, moderate but family-friendly hikes. Dogs on leash are welcome. Wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather.
After the hike, take some time to stroll around the historic town site. Bring a picnic, or visit RM Brooks Store for lunch!
Overnight Accommodations: www.historicrugby.org

Rugby Cornet Band FREE Concert
2024-05-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby’s Visitor Centre, 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
Hear a free concert with a variety of selections sure to entertain everyone. In the Rebecca Johnson Theatre of the Historic Rugby Visitor Centre. Our Cornet Band has grown to 13 members since its beginning in March 2023! Now it boasts 4 cornets, 2 tubas, 2 trombones, a euphonium, 2 alto horns, snare drum & bass drum. Even larger than the original version of the band in Rugby in the 1880s! They play throughout the Upper Cumberland area now, from Crossville to Wartburg and beyond. Don’t miss it here in hometown Rugby (and note the time: 2 Eastern/1 Central). A program showing the concert tunes & band members is below.

Irish Road Bowling on Rugby Parkway
2024-06-22 17:00 - 18:15 | Historic Rugby, 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
Enjoy a FREE outdoor participant/spectator game of Irish Road Bowling right in the middle of Rugby on slightly traveled Rugby Parkway. Teams form as the game starts, depending on who is there. All ages! Takes about one hour on the route used. Play or just watch as the game proceeds west, then east. We yell “CAR” to clear the pavement if one approaches. Starting point is the Historic Rugby Print Shop, or near it. This involves tossing an iron ball down the road, with the team making it back to the finish (also start) in the fewest throws being declared that day’s CHAMPIONS and getting their picture on Historic Rugby’s Facebook page! A sooty trophy (survived Harrow Road Cafe fire in 2020) is held in the photo — and much fun is experienced by all. (Visit YouTube to see how it’s played in Ireland. We don’t bet on the outcome like they do. Our teams are very amateur/impromptu!) START TIME FOR TEAM PICKS IS 6 p.m. EASTERN, or 5 Central for those coming across the nearby bridge from Fentress County.

'Paint & Sip' Art Class
2024-06-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Hester Hall, 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
What could be more fun than joining a small group for a painting class while enjoying a glass of wine? Maybe having it in beautiful Historic Rugby’s Hester Hall!
Artist and instructor Freeman Davenport with The Gallery at Rugby will lead the group through an exploration of painting as you create your own work of art. The dates are all Saturdays & are here with the theme for each: June 29 (trillium wildflower), July 27 (grosbeak at feeder), August 10 (poppies) & September 21 (landscape). Fee is $50 per session, with reservations to be made online here: Paint & Sip with Freeman Davenport.
All painting materials will be supplied. Participants will take home their own 14-by-11-inch painting.
Questions? Email Freeman Davenport at galleryatrugby@gmail.com
June 29: trillium
July 27: grosbeak
Aug. 10: landscape
Sept. 21: poppies

Cabaret Night CANCELLED
2024-07-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Hester Hall, 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, 37733, United States
SORRY BUT WE JUST LEARNED July 5 that this event is cancelled on account of “unavoidable challenges.” REFUNDS for those who have purchased tickets will be issued by the Appalachian Society for the Arts. Another date may be forthcoming, the Players say.
Hear the Plateau Players’ take on ’50s and ’60s tunes in this Musical Review, one night in Rugby (Friday July 19) or the next in nearby Scott County at Timber Rock Lodge (Saturday July 20). The Rugby performance is in HESTER HALL (venue changed from theater inside the Historic Rugby Visitor Centre), 6:30 Eastern. Local artists promise a nostalgic romp in the jukebox era, poodle skirts and all. Tickets are $12 and make be purchased HERE. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be available for purchase.
