Regal Entertainment Group presents Sundown in the City
Produced by AC Entertainment

North Mississippi All Stars
THURSDAY MAY 15 6:00 PM
featuring special guest Alvin Youngblood with artvandalay

North Mississippi All Stars meet your need for Southern blues-rock. Brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson broke onto the scene in 2000 with their debut album, Shake Hands with Shorty, and they’ve been making funky, down ’n’ dirty blues ever since. Ranging from feedback-fueled furies to acoustic breakdowns, NMAS deliver maximum energy to their fans.

Photo of Josh Ritter and Hackensaw Boys
 

Recycling at Sundown

Last year, Keep Knoxville Beautiful helped make Sundown in the City a greener event by enabling visitors and vendors to recycle thousands of pounds of plastic, aluminum, glass, paper and food waste. Let’s keep up the good work in 2008! Look for the recycling bins on Market Square and use them!

Sober at Sundown

Sober at Sundown logo We love having people of all ages grooving down on Market Square every Thursday at Sundown in the City, but we want to make one thing clear: Sundown in the City has a zero-tolerance policy towards underage drinking. Whether you arrive under the influence or imbibe at the event, the consequences you could face aren’t worth the hassle. If you and your friends are under 21, come downtown to groove to the music! And stay sober at Sundown.

The Stage X Band Competition

Stage X logo Attention fledgling rock stars! Enter the Stage X Band Competition for bands under 21, and you could headline a Sundown pre-party on July 3! Pick up your entry forms at the ConcertWire tent on site at Sundown or download them online. Click here for official rules and to download entry and pledge forms.

Register to win a Breezer bicycle!
A city life requires a city bike, and Knoxville’s only downtown bike shop is here to help. Tennessee Valley Bicycles, Breezer Bikes and Sundown in the City are giving away a bicycle. The winner may choose between a Breezer Villager U-frame or D-frame. See the bike and register to win it at the ConcertWire tent on site at Sundown in the City!

Frequently Asked Questions:
Where can I park?
Click here for a convenient map of downtown parking locations. Market Square is the blue rectangle near the center of the map. City garages are free after 6 pm on weekdays!

What hotels are nearby?
Click here for a list of nearby hotels.

What can I bring to Sundown?
We welcome blankets, cameras, and umbrellas at the show. Lawn chairs are also welcome, but they may be restricted to designated areas on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Is there anything I can't bring to Sundown?
Please, do NOT bring pets, coolers, recording devices, roller blades, bikes, or professional camera equipment to the show. Plenty of Market Square merchants offer a vast array of food and drinks, including alcoholic beverage choices, so outside food and drinks are not allowed on the square during the show. Patrons with disabilities are allowed to bring small coolers for medication or specialty food. Service animals are allowed.

When does Sundown in the City begin each Thursday?
Festivities start at 6 pm each Thursday evening, and music begins at 7 pm. The music stops at 10 pm.

Is Sundown safe for kids?
Absolutely! From ages 9 to 90, Sundown in the City welcomes the entire family to Market Square.

What happens if it rains on Thursday?
Sundown in the City is a rain or shine event. In case of rain, bring your favorite umbrella, poncho, or rain gear and enjoy the show!

How do I become a vendor at Sundown in the City?
We are not accepting vendor applications at this time.

If I lost something at Sundown. Where can I find it?
If you notice the evening of a Sundown performance, please come by the Concertwire.com tent.  You may also email a description of the lost item along with your name and contact information to: info@acentertainment.com. We will do our best to locate the item and get it back to you.

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Sundown in the City 2008

May 22
Presidents of the United States of America
with Cutthroat Shamrock

May 29
Robert Earl Keen
with The Dirty Guv’nahs and Matt King

June 5
Kate Voegele and Jon McLaughlin

June 12
Citizen Cope

June 19
Marc Broussard
with Erick Baker

June 26
The Everybodyfields and Amy LaVere
with Jypsi

July 3
Wild Magnolias and Outformation

Stay tuned to Concertwire.com for more information regarding Sundown in the City and other great events in Knoxville and the surrounding regions brought to you by AC Entertainment.

Directions

Be advised that starting May 1, 2008, a short section of Interstate 40 between James White Parkway (Exit 388A) and Hall of Fame Drive (Exit 389) will be closed for reconstruction. Westbound travelers will still be able to use the directions below to reach downtown Knoxville; eastbound travelers can take Hall of Fame Drive or Magnolia Avenue (US 11). For additional directions and answers to your questions, visit TDOT’s SmartFix I-40 website.

• From I-40, Take the US-441 S/HENLEY ST exit – exit number 388 – toward DOWNTOWN.

• Take the TN-62 ramp toward WESTERN AVE/SUMMIT HILL DR.

• Turn LEFT onto WESTERN AVE. WESTERN AVE becomes
SUMMIT HILL DR.

• Turn SLIGHTLY RIGHT onto LOCUST ST.

• Turn LEFT on UNION AVE.

Free parking is available at the Market Square garage and the Locust Street garage after 6 p.m. Several other parking lots are within a short walk of Market Square. Click here for a downtown parking map (Market Square is the blue rectangle near the center of the map).

Nearby Hotels

Hotel St. Oliver, 407 Union Ave. (on the Market Square)
(865) 521-0050

Crowne Plaza, 401 Summit Hill Dr. (2 blocks)
(865) 522-2600

Hilton, 501 W. Church Ave. (3 blocks)
(865) 523-2300

Holiday Inn, 525 Henley St. (5 blocks)
(865) 522-2800

Hampton Inn, 550 W Main St. (7 blocks)
(865) 522-5400

Maplehurst Inn, 800 W. Hill Ave. (8 blocks)
(800) 451-1562

Four Points by Sheraton, 1109 White Ave. (8 blocks)
(865) 971-4663

Panoramic overhead view of crowd

Special thanks to our generous sponsors!

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