old harp shape note singings set for january

published: December 31 2008 12:31 PM updated:: January 02 2009 04:59 PM

Here are the Old Harp Shape Note Singings scheduled for January. All are invited, tunebooks are provided, and it's free. To learn more, visit the Web sites www.oldharp.org or www.oldharp.wetpaint.com

* Jan. 17 - noon to 4 p.m., Third Annual Larry O Memorial Singing and Dinner on the Grounds. Bring a dish to share. Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave., Knoxville. For more information, call Tina at 982-7777.

* Jan. 13 - 6:30 p.m., Newport/Cocke Co. Monthly Old Harp Singing at the Newport Community Center, 423 Prospect Ave., Newport. For more information, call Judy Bryant at 423-623-6811.

* Jan. 20 - 6 p.m., Old College Monthly Harp Singing at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 123 S. Jackson St., Athens. For more information, call Cora Sweatt at 423-745-0248.

* Jan. 20 - 7 p.m., Sevier County Monthly Old Harp Singing, Middle Creek United Methodist Church, 1828 Middle Creek Rd., Pigeon Forge. For more information, call David Sarten at 428-0874.

* Jan. 25 - 3 p.m., Franklin Monthly Old Harp Singing at Greeneville Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 210 N. Main St., Greeneville. For more information, call Jeff Farr at 423-639-8211.

* Jan. 26 - 7 p.m., Maryville Monthly Old Harp Singing at Broadway United Methodist Church, 309 E. Broadway, Maryville. For more information, call Nancy at 983-7631.