Comedian LeAnne Morgan at “Tinsel & Treasure” – Knoxville Convention Center

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November 2, 2012 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

JLK’s “Tinsel & Treasure” scheduled for Nov. 2-4

Comedian LeAnne Morgan & Royal Chef Darren McGrady to headline special events

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October 10, 2012

For additional information, contact Erin Freeman, JLK’s PR Chair, at 931-212-7856 or efreeman@ackermannpr.com.  

Knoxville, Tenn. – The Junior League of Knoxville’s (JLK) “Tinsel & Treasure” is back this year at the Knoxville Convention Center. The annual event, in its eleventh year, includes three days of unique, holiday-themed shopping along with SPECIAL PREVIEW EVENTS:

  • Preview Party & Comedy and Cocktails: Attendees will get a sneak peek and a head start to their holiday shopping at the Tinsel & Treasure Preview Party from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2 followed by Comedy and Cocktails. Enjoy light appetizers, cocktails and a whole lot of laughs provided by comedian LeAnne Morgan.  Tickets are available at www.jlknoxville.org.
  • Darren McGrady Luncheon: Imagine being the personal chef for Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana, and Princes William and Harry. Darren McGrady describes his 15 years as a Royal Chef and his experiences in the White House while cooking for five sitting U.S. Presidents. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 2 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Tickets and table sponsorships are available at www.jlknoxville.org.

 

Tinsel & Treasure features merchants from across the country for ONE weekend in Knoxville, and you won’t want to miss it.  Enjoy the “man cave” on Saturday and Sunday (for football viewing), kid’s corner on Sunday (with varied crafts) along with a children’s choir and dance performances, plus a visit from Santa Claus.  Tinsel & Treasure benefits the Junior League of Knoxville’s diverse community causes.

 

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 2: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 3: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 4: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

 

Tickets are $5 in advance, $6 at the door, but free on Nov. 3 during the UT football game.

 

WHERE: Knoxville Convention Center

 

PARKING: All city and county lots offer free parking on weekdays after 6 p.m. and all day on the weekends. Free parking on game day (Nov. 3) for Tinsel shoppers will be available in the Poplar St. lot.

Posted on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 5:20 pm