ORCVB Announces Oak Ridge After Dark

Oak Ridge After DarkSummer Entertainment series set for Bissell Park

OAK RIDGE, TN (June 30, 2014)— The Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau (ORCVB) would like to announce the inaugural Oak Ridge After Dark summer entertainment series schedule.  Beginning July 11 and running through August 15, a series of 3 movies and a family-friendly comedy troupe performance will be held on select Friday nights at A.K. Bissell Park.

Oak Ridge After Dark is presented by the ORCVB and sponsored by UCOR, Oak Ridge Nissan and Star 102.1 FM. The summer entertainment series provides free, family-friendly entertainment in a safe environment for all ages. Each night will have a specific theme to accompany the film.

July 11 – Beat the Heat Night

July 18 – Pirate Night

August 8 – Einstein Simplified, comedy improv troupe

August 15 – Hero Night

Activities are planned beginning at 7pm with the feature entertainment beginning at dusk. Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite characters in conjunction with each film or theme. Characters from select films will be on-hand for photo opportunities. Visit the Historic Oak Ridge Facebook page or http://oakridgevisitor.com/2014/07/01/oak-ridge-after-dark/ for a complete list of scheduled films.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau at 865-482-7821 or by email at sam@oakridgevisitor.com.

The Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau is a local organization formed to strengthen the area economy through the marketing and promotion of Oak Ridge as a destination for meetings, business and leisure travel. Visit us online at oakridgevisitor.com or call 482-7821 for more information.

About Brad Jones

BBB Communications Owner/Operator Brad Jones has been part of the company since August 1996. A graduate of Coalfield High School in 1987, Brad later earned his degree from the University of Tennessee College of Communications in 1995, where he was honored with the 1995 Broadcast Production Student of the Year Award. Brad began his broadcasting career while still attending college, working at Shop at Home, Inc. from 1993 to 1995. He later worked at Via TV (RSTV, Inc.) from 1995 to 1996 before doing freelance production work in Nashville. In August 1996, he joined the staff at BBB Communications, where he has remained ever since. In 2001, Brad also spent a short time working as a news photographer for WVLT-TV while continuing his role at BBB TV. In addition to his work in local broadcasting, Brad also works part-time at Jewelry Television and works with Packman Productions on “Rivalry Thursday” during football season. Brad is married to Nicole Jenkins Jones, a 1990 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. Nicole works at Oak Ridge Gastroenterology Associates. Together they have three children: Trevor Bogard, Chandler Jones, and Naomi Jones, along with three grandchildren: Carter Bogard, Lucas Hayward, and Adalynn Reece Bogard.

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