When is boomsday 2017

We must have a lot of money in Knoxville. We took sunflowers and went early so Urban Girl could help while Urban Woman and myself sipped coffee. A grassroots effort supported by Beardsley Farm, UT Botanical Gardens, Three Rivers Market and others, the event features at its center, the weaving of sunflowers onto a large chain-link structure, in the form of a circle. Anyone can contribute and anyone can help. The event started at AM and went into the early afternoon.

Also included this year was an art exhibition based on the theme and presented by Vine Middle School students. Bateria Appalachia drum corps worked a little drum circle magic while children and a few adults danced and twirled ribbons.

A little hooping was mixed in, as well, but the drums are what kept me mesmerized. What has happened to our drum circle scene? It made me realize what used to be a staple of our First Friday has gone missing. Have I just been missing it? Cadywampus Puppet Council performed a fun skit about two sunflowers competing for the sun. After being chased by the evil thunder storm, they become friends and enjoy the sun together. The children, including Urban Girl, totally loved it.

I miss George Harrison. The event ended with discussion of labor and unions and a potluck lunch, though most of the crowd, like us, drifted away at that point. By later in the afternoon, the finished product was drawing curious crowds to the park.

Urban Girl announced her plans to be there again next year and that she wants one of those ribbons for Christmas. She was, I think, still high from the fact that she lost her first tooth earlier that morning, making life seem especially sweet. So, while it may be different for other people, for us, a quiet sunflower celebration with one or two hundred friends beat the bombast and massive crowds of Boomsday.

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The League of E. The League of Explorers and the League of E. Expansion cards are cards added to the game through expansions, or the game's original release, rather than through adventures or other means. All Standard format expansion cards are obtainable through card packs , through crafting , or as Arena rewards.

Standard expansion cards may also be found in the Highest Rank Bonus chest at the end of each Ranked season. Wild format expansion cards are obtainable through crafting or card packs. Alcohol is BYOB. A new addition this year will be a silent auction offering a variety of fun and exciting items. Voted one of the best places to watch the Boomsday fireworks show, Mabry-Hazen House also offers food and entertainment without the traffic.

Tickets are limited to adults to ensure a quality event. This event has sold out for the past five years. Purchase your tickets in advance to guarantee your attendance.