The Kingsport Police Department is urging area residents to please lock your doors. There has been a recent surge of burglaries and auto burglaries in the area, and in the vast majority of cases, the burglarized property has been left unlocked by the victim, giving the suspect(s) easy access to the property and the valuables within. This is not a new trend, and this is not the first time the Kingsport Police Department has issued this warning.

There are two simple crime prevention tips that if habitually followed will significantly decrease your chances of becoming a victim of a burglary or an auto burglary: #1 Lock your doors. #2 Keep your valuables out of sight. Following these recommendations is even more critical during the current holiday season. Many burglaries and auto burglaries are simply crimes of opportunity. Don’t tempt a thief by leaving your doors unlocked and/or flaunting your valuables in plain view.

Typical items left in vehicles that draw the attention of thieves include, but are not limited to the following:‚  Expensive aftermarket car stereos, portable satellite radios, radar detectors, GPSs, laptop computers and tablets, purses, briefcases, prescription medicine containers and pharmacy bags (even if empty), and shopping bags.‚  And remember, just because you don’t consider something valuable, does not necessarily mean that a thief won’t.

The Kingsport Police Department is also requesting the help of area residents to help us catch these criminals. The chances of crimes being committed while police officers are present and watching are slim. An essential element of the Neighborhood Watch concept is for law abiding citizens to be extra sets of eyes and ears for the police. We encourage citizens to be on the lookout for suspicious and criminal activity and promptly report it to law enforcement. Be a good witness, but do not try to apprehend criminals yourself. Please help us to better help you.

Al Petteway and Amy White with special guest Beth Snapp

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$3.00 from each ticket will be donated to the SBK Animal Center.

On Friday, December 7^th, 2012 at 7:30 pm the City of Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts welcomes Al Petteway and Amy White to the Renaissance Theatre in Kingsport.‚  This Grammy and‚  Indie-award winning duo‚  blends contemporary Celtic and Appalachian influenced acoustic groove music along with their spectacular multi-media presentation of their original photography.‚  It is an event like no other.

Their repertoire includes original, traditional, contemporary Celtic- and Appalachian-influenced music with occasional nods to rock and jazz. Their performances feature acoustic guitar, mandolin, Celtic harp, piano, banjo, lap dulcimer, world percussion, and a touch of vocals.

The City of Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts has gone to the dogs (and cats)!!‚  To honor the special affinity that Al and Amy have with nature and animals, we will donate $3.00 from every ticket to the SBK Animal Center (area animal shelter).‚  http://www.sbkanimalcenter.org/

We will also be accepting donations of:

• Dog Food/Puppy Food
• Cat Food/Kitten Food
• Cat Litter (non-clumping clay)
• Clorox Bleach
• Laundry Detergent, Fabuloso Cleaner
• Paper Towels, Leashes/Collars

Special guest Beth Snapp will open the show.

Beth, a BMI composer and publisher, derives influences from a variety of genres including singer-songwriters, 40s jazz, blues, and even hip hop (which can be noted in her beat-driven melodies and quick word play).

Beth Snapp is a rare musician/singer/songwriter. She has all the vocal and instrumental chops to deliver her impressive original material. Her timing and taste are impeccable, her singing too good to tune in a studio, and her songs are free-flowing vignettes with memorable, thoughtful melodies and unique chord structures. Of all the musicians I’ve seen come out of East Tennessee in the last 20 years or so, Beth is easily the most original and talented.

—Tim Stafford, Grammy Winning songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist of Blue Highway

Tickets are $15.00 for reserved seating and $12.00 for Students/Seniors.‚  Tickets can be booked at www.EngageKingsport.com

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“an evocative mix of original and traditional tunes that sound both rooted and timeless… the arrangements are spare and soulful, unhurried and often haunting.”

—Mike Joyce (The Washington Post)

Al & Amy enjoy living in their mountain aerie at 4300 feet elevation, with stunning long-range views and wildlife as constant inspiration. This mountain-top setting has greatly influenced their recent musical works, and has also spurred their return to photography. Both Al & Amys photographs are represented by The National Geographic Societys Image Collection, where Al worked as an image editor for 18 years. In addition to concerts and workshops, Al & Amy now also offer winter-themed and 4-season multi-media shows which feature live music performed against a backdrop of nature photography.

Al and Amys website:‚ ‚ ‚ ‚ ‚ ‚ ‚ ‚  www.alandamy.com

About the City of Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts:

The City of Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts, part of the City of Kingsport, connects, coordinates and engages the public with a creative community.‚  It operates a Public Art program, concert and theatrical events, the Carousel Project and a broad range of support to the areas arts organizations.‚  They work in tandem with a non-profit organization called EngageKingsport.com in order to facilitate their ambitious and broad agenda.

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The Kingsport Renaissance Center is operated by the City of Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts.‚  The Renaissance Center, formerly the John Sevier School, was renovated in 1991 and now stands as one of Kingsports most prominent landmarks.‚  The Renaissance Center houses a fully functional 350-seat theatre, a working art gallery, a three-story atrium and a variety of facilities for rent by the public for special functions. In addition to the Kingsport Senior Center, the Renaissance Center is home to several area arts organizations including Symphony of the Mountains, KingsportARTS, The Kingsport Art Guild, The Kingsport Theatre Guild, and the Suzuki Talent Education Association as well as the City of Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts main administrative site. The facility has been used for weddings, receptions and parties, baby showers, business meetings, church groups and more. For information on renting a space for a special function or performance call (423) 392-8414 or visit us at 1200 E. Center Street, Room 224 in beautiful Kingsport, Tennessee.

About SBK Animal Center:

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Sullivan County, Bluff City, Kingsport Animal Control Center is dedicated to providing the best possible care to lost and homeless animals.

We strive to end animal suffering and pet overpopulation in Sullivan County through progressive and proactive policies and programs including adoption, rescue, spay/neuter and responsible ownership education.

We endeavor to provide a safe and healthy community for both residents and animals through fair and compassionate, but firm enforcement of local, and State animal laws and ordinances.

In 2012, we focus on Adoption, Foster, Volunteers, Spay/Neuter!

KINGSPORT – View the film, The Americans on D-Day by Living Battlefield at the Kingsport Public Library on Thursday, November 29 at 4:00 p.m. in the auditorium.  Dobyns-Bennett history teacher, David Hoover, will provide an introductory talk.

The Americans on D-Day is a tour film with battlefield historian, Ellwood von Seibold.  Visit the sites of major action, hear from veterans who were there and view the events through the soldiers eye.  Some extras of the film include discussion of some of the weapons carried by both sides.  This program is free and open to the public.