BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN X-WR-CALNAME:McMinn County Economic Development Agency Events BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0f81efae2d3ada62b2208b530c89a820@www.makeitinmcminn.org DTSTAMP:20260120T142840Z DTSTART:20260125T190000Z DURATION:PT8H SUMMARY:Now we Juke-ing! A Juke Joint Story DESCRIPTION:ACT’s Dessert Series opens with “Now we Juke-ing! A Juke Joint Story”\, written and directed by Cynthia McCowan\, January 22 – 25\, 2026\, with tickets on sale December 5\, 2025. “Now We Juke-ing!” tells real-life stories of how growing up in North Mississippi juke joints shaped the cultural perspective of a young Black girl.ACT’s Dessert Series presents patrons with experimental\, thought-provoking\, and sometimes decadent theatre that is definitely better after dinner. Unless otherwise noted\, all ACT Dessert Series Productions take place in the Willson Family Theater in the Peggy Dow Performance Center at The Arts Center.All AACA programs are supported by City of Athens\, Tennessee Arts Commission and premier sponsors Willsonthropic\, Inc. and Mintie C. Willson. Additional support comes from presenting sponsors: Denso\, Friendly City Festivals\, Muddy Waters Two Wine and Spirits\, and Wolfenden Family Pharmacies. All other sponsors are recognized on AACA’s website. \;More information about AACA programs is available at athensartscouncil.org\, or over the phone at 423-745-8781. Staff is available via phone or in person at The Arts Center. \; Office hours are Monday\, Tuesday\, Thursday\, and Friday\, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Arts Center is located in Historic Downtown Athens\, Tennessee\, in the Main Street District\, at 320 North White Street. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68796dfc03e9ecc8cdd3199fb34fa5fd@www.makeitinmcminn.org DTSTAMP:20260120T142840Z DTSTART:20260125T003000Z DURATION:PT8H SUMMARY:Now we Juke-ing! A Juke Joint Story DESCRIPTION:ACT’s Dessert Series opens with “Now we Juke-ing! A Juke Joint Story”\, written and directed by Cynthia McCowan\, January 22 – 25\, 2026\, with tickets on sale December 5\, 2025. “Now We Juke-ing!” tells real-life stories of how growing up in North Mississippi juke joints shaped the cultural perspective of a young Black girl.ACT’s Dessert Series presents patrons with experimental\, thought-provoking\, and sometimes decadent theatre that is definitely better after dinner. Unless otherwise noted\, all ACT Dessert Series Productions take place in the Willson Family Theater in the Peggy Dow Performance Center at The Arts Center.All AACA programs are supported by City of Athens\, Tennessee Arts Commission and premier sponsors Willsonthropic\, Inc. and Mintie C. Willson. Additional support comes from presenting sponsors: Denso\, Friendly City Festivals\, Muddy Waters Two Wine and Spirits\, and Wolfenden Family Pharmacies. All other sponsors are recognized on AACA’s website. \;More information about AACA programs is available at athensartscouncil.org\, or over the phone at 423-745-8781. Staff is available via phone or in person at The Arts Center. \; Office hours are Monday\, Tuesday\, Thursday\, and Friday\, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Arts Center is located in Historic Downtown Athens\, Tennessee\, in the Main Street District\, at 320 North White Street. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1a7735ce230cb54713ca646f15fd11fa@www.makeitinmcminn.org DTSTAMP:20260120T142840Z DTSTART:20260124T003000Z DURATION:PT8H SUMMARY:Now we Juke-ing! A Juke Joint Story DESCRIPTION:ACT’s Dessert Series opens with “Now we Juke-ing! A Juke Joint Story”\, written and directed by Cynthia McCowan\, January 22 – 25\, 2026\, with tickets on sale December 5\, 2025. “Now We Juke-ing!” tells real-life stories of how growing up in North Mississippi juke joints shaped the cultural perspective of a young Black girl.ACT’s Dessert Series presents patrons with experimental\, thought-provoking\, and sometimes decadent theatre that is definitely better after dinner. Unless otherwise noted\, all ACT Dessert Series Productions take place in the Willson Family Theater in the Peggy Dow Performance Center at The Arts Center.All AACA programs are supported by City of Athens\, Tennessee Arts Commission and premier sponsors Willsonthropic\, Inc. and Mintie C. Willson. Additional support comes from presenting sponsors: Denso\, Friendly City Festivals\, Muddy Waters Two Wine and Spirits\, and Wolfenden Family Pharmacies. All other sponsors are recognized on AACA’s website. \;More information about AACA programs is available at athensartscouncil.org\, or over the phone at 423-745-8781. Staff is available via phone or in person at The Arts Center. \; Office hours are Monday\, Tuesday\, Thursday\, and Friday\, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Arts Center is located in Historic Downtown Athens\, Tennessee\, in the Main Street District\, at 320 North White Street. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8015dcb321b5bf60431612df2ded58a4@www.makeitinmcminn.org DTSTAMP:20260120T142840Z DTSTART:20260123T003000Z DURATION:PT8H SUMMARY:Now we Juke-ing! A Juke Joint Story DESCRIPTION:ACT’s Dessert Series opens with “Now we Juke-ing! A Juke Joint Story”\, written and directed by Cynthia McCowan\, January 22 – 25\, 2026\, with tickets on sale December 5\, 2025. “Now We Juke-ing!” tells real-life stories of how growing up in North Mississippi juke joints shaped the cultural perspective of a young Black girl.ACT’s Dessert Series presents patrons with experimental\, thought-provoking\, and sometimes decadent theatre that is definitely better after dinner. Unless otherwise noted\, all ACT Dessert Series Productions take place in the Willson Family Theater in the Peggy Dow Performance Center at The Arts Center.All AACA programs are supported by City of Athens\, Tennessee Arts Commission and premier sponsors Willsonthropic\, Inc. and Mintie C. Willson. Additional support comes from presenting sponsors: Denso\, Friendly City Festivals\, Muddy Waters Two Wine and Spirits\, and Wolfenden Family Pharmacies. All other sponsors are recognized on AACA’s website. \;More information about AACA programs is available at athensartscouncil.org\, or over the phone at 423-745-8781. Staff is available via phone or in person at The Arts Center. \; Office hours are Monday\, Tuesday\, Thursday\, and Friday\, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Arts Center is located in Historic Downtown Athens\, Tennessee\, in the Main Street District\, at 320 North White Street. END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR