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SUMMARY:Avante Creative Entrepreneur Boot Camp (hosted by Create Appalachia\, registration required)
DESCRIPTION:Create Appalachia Announces Fall 2026 Avante Creative Entrepreneur Boot Camp \nCreate Appalachia is now accepting registrations for the Fall 2026 Avante Creative Entrepreneur Boot Camp\, a hands-on business development program designed specifically for artists\, makers\, designers\, performers\, culinary entrepreneurs\, digital creators\, and other creative professionals. \nSupported by a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission\, the boot camp recognizes that creative businesses face unique challenges not addressed by traditional business education. Participants will gain practical tools for pitching their business\, pricing their work\, understanding finances\, marketing effectively\, building customer relationships\, and creating sustainable business models. \nThe Fall 2026 program includes three in-person sessions at Philosopher’s House\, 117 W. Fairview Ave. in Johnson City. The dates are August 16\, August 30\, and September 13\, from 1:00–5:00 p.m. There will be two live online sessions on August 23 and September 6\, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. \nThe registration fee is $150 and includes all five sessions. \nThe program is open to creative entrepreneurs\, whether they operate an established business\, a growing side hustle\, or are ready to turn a promising idea into a successful venture. \n“Creative talent must have strong business skills to thrive” said Barbara Raymond\, the Avante Boot Camp facilitator. “Our goal is to help creative entrepreneurs build businesses that are both financially sustainable and true to their creative vision.” \nSpace is limited\, and advanced registration is required. \nHow to register: https://createappalachia.org/programs \nCost: 150.00 \nLocation: Classroom/meditation space\, 2nd floor \nOrganizer contact: Amber Saeki\, Community Coordinator\, Create Appalachia\, amber@createappalachia.org\, 423-440-0128 \nAbout Create Appalachia \nCreate Appalachia—Where Art Means Business strengthens the regional creative economy by providing education\, mentorship\, networking\, and business development opportunities for artists\, makers\, and creative entrepreneurs throughout the Appalachian Highlands. \n  \n 
URL:https://thephilosophershouse.org/event/avante-creative-entrepreneur-boot-camp-hosted-by-create-appalachia-registration-required/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:The Philosopher’s House\, 117 W Fairview Ave.\, Johnson City\, 37604
CATEGORIES:Art,Dialogue,Event
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SUMMARY:Author reading/signing with Edgar Ongtengco
DESCRIPTION:Edgar Alan O. presents his sixth book\, his third poem book of the series\, FIFTY NIFTIEST POEMS. A physician\, a pianist\, a violinist\, a writer\, his inspirations come from his Christian faith\, Grace Fellowship Church in Johnson City\, Tennessee\, and from his beloved par-ents\, Armando and Nora. \nHis first book\, KARMA\, is a collaboration with his late mother\, based on a true story. After she passed away\, he felt a deep loss and wrote THE EIGHTH DAY\, a story about end-times\, a hybrid of science fiction/religious overlays after God rested on the proverbial seventh day. Then came his first poem book\, FIFTY NIFTY POEMS\, and later\, a second—FIFTY NIFTIER POEMS—a collection of fifty more lighthearted and serious reflections about the up-and-down topics of life. \nHis other book\, MY LAST BLIP IN TIME\, entertains the reader to look introspectively at faith\, purpose\, and the future in a life of a Doubting Thomas. \nHow to register: No registration needed\, drop-in \nCost: Food/beverage purchases encouraged to support teahouse nonprofit. Author will have books available for purchase/signing. \nLocation: Living Room \nDr. O is an accomplished musician with four professionally made classical/popular music CDs. His music lessons started in the Philippines at the young age of five. He has soloed in orchestras\, recitals\, charities\, concert halls\, including the Steinway Piano Gallery of Detroit\, the Wynne Hotel in Las Vegas\, the University of Tennessee\, and the Vatican City of Rome. Among the items in his bucket list is performing as a pianist at Carnegie Hall in New York City and completing the sequel\, THE NINTH DAY\, what happens after THE EIGHTH DAY some five billion years into the future after Judgment Day.
URL:https://thephilosophershouse.org/event/author-reading-signing-with-edgar-ongtengco-2/
LOCATION:The Philosopher’s House\, 117 W Fairview Ave.\, Johnson City\, 37604
CATEGORIES:Event,Literature
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