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SUMMARY:Salamander Ball 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Parkway Drive-In Theatre in Maryville for our annual salamander bash\, featuring live music\, screening of freshwater nature films\, silent auction of adventure packages\, and more! All proceeds from this fundraising event will support Discover Life in America and its work to conserve the biodiversity of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. \n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS\n\n\n\nSILENT AUCTION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnouncing Double Feature: \n\n\n\nAttack of the Killer Tomatoes \n\n\n\nJust in time for Halloween\, we’ll screen the 1978 parody film about tomatoes becoming sentient and revolting against humanity! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing beautiful films from Freshwaters Illustrated on the big screen!\n\n\n\nRiverWebs\n\n\n\nRiverWebs is an award-winning documentary about the interconnectedness between freshwater habitats and the forests that surround them. In Freshwaters Illustrated‘s gorgeous style\, it features incredible underwater footage of the fish\, amphibians\, insects and other creatures that inhabit river systems woven together by the story of the scientists that explore these fascinating worlds. (56 minutes) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Last Dragons\n\n\n\n\nThe Last Dragons is the story of Appalachia’s hellbender salamanders. Get an up-close look at these giant\, bizarre looking Southern Appalachian natives. (10 minutes) \n\n\n\nImage credit: Freshwaters Illustrated. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMusical guest\, Bill Mize\n\n\n\n\n“Guitars pine for the fingers of Bill Mize\, who makes them weep\, sing and rollaround like a cat at his feet. Thumpin’ good acoustic majesty.” – WDVX Knoxville \n\n\n\nBill is a past winner of the Winfield National Fingerstyle Guitar Competition\, and received a GRAMMY Award for his collaboration with musician and storyteller David Holt on the recording Stellaluna. Popular acoustic guitar compilations “The Windham Hill Guitar Sampler and “Masters of the Acoustic Guitar” by Narada Records include his music. In 2009\, Bill’s music appeared in the Ken Burns documentary “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” and will again be heard in the upcoming Ken Burns documentary ”Country Music.” Joining Bill on a few tunes will be Beth Bramhall on accordion adding her sublime stylings to Bill’s music. Find out more at billmize.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial reading of The Great Smoky Mountain Salamander Ball by author Lisa Horstman\n\n\n\n\nOur beloved annual fundraiser gets it name from this delightful tale. In The Great Smoky Mountain Salamander Ball\, written and illustrated by Lisa Horstman\, we meet Sara\, a young girl who is on vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains. Wandering from her tent late one summer night\, Sara discovers an invitation she can’t resist\, inviting her to the Salamander Ball! This book can be purchased here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdventure Auction\n\n\n\n\nThe auction is now live! Bid on exciting adventure packages online or the night of the event!  \n\n\n\nTake a guided nature hike from knowledgeable locals\, see the synchronous fireflies at DLiA’s Fireflies Event at Norton Creek and spend the night at the luxurious venue\, and much more. All auction proceeds will help us better study the biodiversity of the Smokies.  \n\n\n\n\nBID NOW!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHalloween Car-stume Contest\n\n\n\n\nTake a ride on the wild side at the Salamander Ball on Wheels! With Halloween right around the corner\, let your creativity shine and give your car a makeover with our Halloween Car-stume contest. The top best dressed cars will receive some great prizes. Categories include spookiest\, funniest and most unique.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n$50 per carload of peoplelocal beer provided with ticket purchaseconcession stand will be open with food items available for additional purchase\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS
URL:https://dlia.org/event/salamander-ball-2021/
LOCATION:Parkway Drive-in Theatre\, Maryville\, TN\, 2909 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy\, Maryville\, Tennessee\, 37804
CATEGORIES:Fun,Fundraiser,Kid Friendly
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