Conference
on Mathematics and Biology - SMB 2002 - Entertainment
We are pleased to provide several opportunities to sample the music and dance of the Southern Appalachians as part of
Conference on Mathematics and Biology 2002. In addition to the Tour of the Museum of Appalachia on Sunday July 14, participants are invited to share their musical talents after the opening reception on Saturday July 13 - bring an instrument, a favorite song or a favorite story to share.
Additional Music and Dance options
The Knoxville Country Dancers invite you to join them for an evening of Contra Dance to live music on Monday July 15 from 8:00-11:00PM at the Laurel Theatre, at 16th and Laurel Avenues. This is located within easy walking distance of the Conference site, a few blocks west of the Conference Center, and you can go to this after the Banquet. Music that evening will be provided by the nationally-known dance musicians Laurie Fisher and Karen Delgado Gaughan with calling by Seth Tepfer.
The Down From the Mountain Tour will be held on Tuesday evening July 16 in Sevierville, Tennessee (about 30 minutes drive from the Conference site). This concert tour features many of the musicians whose performances were part of the movie O Brother Where art Thou? and features a phenomenal collection of great musicians who perform traditional southern Appalachian music. You will have to order tickets well in advance -the concert will be held at an outdoor stadium.
