The Watercooler: DVR lifesaver for TV fan

My DVR continues to work overtime on Thursday nights, and I’m loving it. Last night offered particularly strong episodes of the shows I’ve watched so far.

I’m saving “30 Rock,” “Fringe” and “The Mentalist” for the weekend.

Happenin' First Friday showing its ETSU pride
It looks like one of the biggest and busiest First Fridays yet, as four art exhibits, a handful of bands, the Little City Roller Girls and the East Tennessee State University men’s and women’s basketball teams are part of the free monthly downtown arts and music festival on Friday, Nov. 6.

Stepping Out for weekend of Nov. 6-8
MUSIC

Thompson's goes back into OverDrive
One of the area’s favorite old-time pickin’ parlors and dance halls, David Thompson Produce, swings back into action Saturday, Nov. 7, after 10 weeks off during harvest season.

Contra Cowboys lead the way at Saturday's dance
The Historic Jonesborough Dance Society will hold a contra dance on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center, 117 Boone St. Performing for the dance will be the Contra Cowboys from the Tri-Cities area.

Madison at the Movies: Hipster horror flick ‘Devil’ lacks depth
Ti West is a filmmaker I really wasn’t aware of until I began reading as the online community talked about his latest film, “The House of the Devil.”

Burch takes Down Home stage
Americana wizard Paul Burch takes the stage at the Down Home, 300 W. Main St., on Saturday, Oct. 7.

The Watercooler: 'Mad Men' takes on Kennedy assassination
I wasn’t around when President Kennedy was murdered, although I’ve heard many people talk about what it felt like to live through that day.

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