Friday, 15 June

What: “Of Thee I Sing”

Where: Carousel Theater

When: 7:30 p.m.

Price: $15 at the door

Preston’s Take: The UT School of Music is partnering with the Tennessee Valley Players to present this classic musical, which first ran in 1931 and was also the first musical to win the Pulitzer Prize. This political satire follows a presidential hopeful running under a “love” platform and the consequences of his ideologies and his own feelings. The price isn’t bad and the Carousel is a great venue, well worth the trip. Also plays Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

What: Tennessee Theatre’s Summer Movie Magic presents “The Godfather”

Where: Tennessee Theatre

When: 8 p.m.

Price: $8

Preston’s Take: Francis Ford Coppola’s classic gangster epic follows the Corleone family through the murky and violent waters of the New York Mafia scene. There is honestly no need to even sing the praises of this movie–all you need to know is Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall and Marlon Brando give performances of a lifetime set to a backdrop of some of the finest screenwriting ever to grace Hollywood. If you’ve never seen it, then you must go; if you’ve seen it a million times, go again for the million and first. The movie will be shown again Sunday at 2 p.m.

Saturday, 16 June

What: Raven Records & Rarities Grand Opening/WUTK Fundraiser Event

Where: Relix Variety Theatre — 1208 N. Central Street

When: 4:30 P.M.

Price: $5 admission, all proceeds go to WUTK.

Preston’s Take: $5 will sure go a long way at this event. Four performances, two movies (including the UT-made and 70s horror/exploitation classic “The Incoming Freshman”) and endless clips from the “Cas Walker Show” and local bands from the 80s. All proceeds go to keeping good music on the air locally and getting more attention for a really good record store.

What: 2012 Knoxville 24 Hour Film Festival

Where: Bijou Theatre

When: 7 p.m.

Price: Regular tickets start at $13.50, passes at $20 and VIP tickets at $50.

Preston’s Take: The “24 Hour Festival” is a day long event in which local filmmakers are given 24 hours to write, shoot, edit and produce a 4-minute film. All audience members are privy to the premiere screenings of all the short films, and after the last one is shown the audience helps vote for the award ceremony. The festival is a unique chance to see some of Knoxville’s up-and-coming filmmakers up close and get a new appreciation for their craft.

What: Edwin McCain with Logan Brill

Where: Square Room

When: Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.

Price: $26 in advance, $28 at the door

Preston’s Take: McCain is best known for the late-90s wedding-staple “I’ll Be,” but despite his one-hit-wonder status in some eyes, he has trudged on and released seven solo albums spanning a twenty year career. He’s a rootsy singer/songwriter with blues and jazz leanings, and he’s definitely worth a listen if you have the money.

Sunday, 17 June

What: Daddy Don’t with TBA

Where: Pilot Light

When: 10 p.m.

Price: $5

Preston’s Take: Local band with a synth rock feel. Good price, good venue, worth a trip.