Friday, July 27
What: Summer Movie Magic presents "The Third Man"
Where: The Tennessee Theatre
When: 8 p.m.
Price: $8
Preston's Take: This classic British film noir was released in 1949 and follows a pulp fiction novelist named Holly Martin (played perfectly by Joseph Cotten) in postwar Vienna as he searches for answers regarding his friend's mysterious death. This film is easily the highlight of director Carol Reed's career, and with its "Swiss cuckoo" speech, the film is often mentioned in discussions of the best films ever made. The Tennessee will also be showing the film again on Sunday, July 29 at 2 p.m.
What: Midnight Voyage Live with 12th Planet, Flinch, Griz and Bree Flavoured
Where: The Valarium
When: 9 p.m.
Price: $15 in advance, $20 at door
Preston's Take: 12th Planet (John Dadzie) is an L.A. based Electronic/Dubstep music artist, DJ and producer who has toured extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad. He is also one of the up-and-coming names in the genre. So he is definitely worth the price of admission on his own with Flinch, Griz and Bree Flavoured (a local Knoxvillian) all as icing on top of the cake. If you like dubstep, this is the place to be on Friday.
Saturday, July 28
What: Yung Life with Shy Boy and Mito Band
Where: Pilot Light
When: 10 p.m.
Price: $5
Preston's Take: Yung Life is a local throwback to the days of hazy 80s synth pop and a look that would go great in a modern retrospect of John Hughes movies. With a good live feel to them and a self-recorded debut album recently released, Yung Life is definitely worth checking out.
What: Taboo
Where: The Valarium
When: 10 p.m.
Price: N/A
Preston's Take: Valarium was voted the #1 Dance Club in Knoxville, so it has to be good. Parking is free, but entrance is available only for those 18+.