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SUMMARY:Trinket Swap and Art Sale
DESCRIPTION:TRINKET SWAP:\nBring a trinket. Leave a trinket. Take a trinket.\nTrinkets – tiny items such as handmade bracelets\, pins\, charms\, knick knacks – are symbols of connection\, tokens exchanged in moments of shared energy and mutual recognition. \nThese small tokens remind us of the kindness and presence we crave\, the need to feel seen and understood\, especially amidst the hustle of daily life and the relentless barrage of news.\n\n\nART SALE: \nEnjoy perusing a variety of local artists and artisans.\nShop local & support our area’s artists!\n_______________\nOrganized and co-hosted by Chelsea Green and friends (she runs our Climate Cafe) at Fauna Forest Farm. \nWe invite you to join us! Bring a trinket\, handmade or handed down\, and find a special item to take back home!\n_______________\nNo registration required. See you there! \nLocation: Courtyard\, living room\, classroom\, both levels.
URL:https://thephilosophershouse.org/event/trinket-swap-and-art-sale/
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SUMMARY:The Fleur Cottage Flower Cart pop-up
DESCRIPTION:Location: The courtyard\n\nThe Fleur Cottage Flower Cart offers a calming\, garden-inspired experience that\nblends seamlessly with the intentional\, reflective atmosphere of Philosophers\nHouse Tea & Coffee. Rooted in slow\, seasonal beauty\, the cart invites guests to\npause\, create\, and connect — an experience that pairs effortlessly with the tea\nhouse’s focus on mindfulness and community.\nEvery stem displayed on the cart is locally grown\, herbicide- and pesticide-free\,\nand harvested 24–48 hours before the event on our small Tennessee flower\nfarm. This ensures the freshest blooms possible while honoring sustainable\,\nearth-conscious floral practices.Arranged in elegant water-filled buckets\, each selection of focal flowers\, fillers\,\nand foliage reflects the season’s natural rhythm — from spring ranunculus and\nsnapdragons to summer zinnias and dahlias\, to autumn celosia and eucalyptus.\nGuests are invited to build their own bouquet\, guided gently through stem\nselection\, color harmony\, and simple design. \nThe flower cart becomes a living art piece within the tea room — soft ribbons\,\nnatural wraps\, and curated textures that complement the warm woods\, quiet\nconversations\, and deep-set coziness of the space.\nGuests can choose between premade market bouquets or a DIY build-your-own\nbouquet experience: \nMarket hand-tied bouquets — $30\nDIY 5 stems — $15\nDIY 12 stems — $30 \nCheckout is simple — guests scan a Fleur Cottage QR code on the cart and pay\ndirectly from their phone. \nThoughtful\, sustainable\, and rooted in beauty\, the Fleur Cottage Flower Cart\nbrings a moment of quiet joy and intentional creativity to the heart of \nThe Philosophers House — an uplifting blend of flowers\, tea\, and\ncommunity.
URL:https://thephilosophershouse.org/event/the-fleur-cottage-flower-cart-pop-up/
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Philosophers House":MAILTO:thephilosophershouse@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Road: The Little Book of Singing book launch party (Author Jamie Buxton)
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to sing?\nAre you a singer who is interested in vocal tips and tricks?\nDoes someone you know\, adult or child\, have an interest in singing? \nJoin us Thursday\, April 9th\, at 6pm for a reading of RAINBOW ROAD: THE LITTLE BOOK OF SINGING. Rainbow Road is an illustrated board book of 14 visual metaphors used to describe vocal technique. Written and compiled by Jamie Buxton and illustrated by Chelsey Hill\, Rainbow Road is sure to delight singers and aspiring singers from children to adults! \nHow to register: Drop-in\n\n\nCost: No charge for event. Food/drink purchases encouraged to support nonprofit teahouse. Book will be available for purchase/signing. \nLocation: Living room/Fireplace\, 1st floor \nJamie Buxton is an adjunct professor of voice for musical theatre students at East Tennessee State University\, and she has also taught voice and musical theatre at Milligan University\, New York Broadway Training Programs (Bay Area\, CA)\, The Studio for Performing Arts (New Canaan\, CT)\, and the Professional Conservatory for Musical Theatre at New York Film Academy (New York\, NY). Locally\, she has sung with the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra\, the Milligan Orchestra\, and St. John’s Episcopal Church. Jamie is a veteran musical theatre performer of national and international tours\, off-Broadway\, regional theatre\, and cruise ships. She is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing and a collector of whimsical and helpful visual images metaphors to inspire breakthroughs in the vocal studio. \nJoin us Thursday\, April 9th at 6pm for a reading of RAINBOW ROAD: THE LITTLE BOOK OF SINGING. A launch party and book signing will follow! \nFollow us on Facebook at facebook.com/rainbowroadvocalbook and Instagram @rainbowroadvocalbook. Feel free to email buxtonj@etsu.edu with any questions and to RSVP. We hope to see you Thursday\, April 9th. Happy Singing!
URL:https://thephilosophershouse.org/event/rainbow-road-the-little-book-of-singing-book-launch-party-author-jamie-buxton/
LOCATION:The Philosopher’s House\, 117 W Fairview Ave.\, Johnson City\, 37604
CATEGORIES:Event,Literature
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SUMMARY:Feline Fine Cat Cafe (ticket required)
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by Operation Johnson Kitty and The Philosopher’s House \nSnuggle and play with cats and sip tea at this purrrrrfectly cozy cat cafe! All proceeds will support Operation Johnson Kitty and The Philosopher’s House nonprofits. Cats at event are adoptable. Purrrrrrrrrr…….. \nPlease wear comfortable clothing. Floor cushions and chairs will also be available. \nApricot Black tea service with oat milk creamer and sugar cubes will be available for sipping.\n\nHow to register: Register by purchasing ticket for the desired time slot at the following links\n1:00pm https://square.link/u/YSBf5Ytm \n2:00pm https://square.link/u/7tjYB2eM \nLocation: Meditation/classroom space 2nd floor \nCost: $15 for one hour of cat play/snuggle time with tea\n\nOrganizer contact: Please contact Jennie Scott with questions at Jennifer.Littell@gmail.com
URL:https://thephilosophershouse.org/event/feline-fine-cat-cafe-ticket-required-2/
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