Calendar of Events

For this play, auditions are by appointment only. Auditioners may make an appointment for one of the following times: Sunday, June 28: 3:00 PM, 3:45 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:15 PM, and 6:00 PM and Monday, June 29: 4:30 PM, 5:15 PM, 6:00 PM, 6:45 PM, and 7:30 PM. Auditioners should arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the appointment time. Appointments will be taken on a first-reserved, first-scheduled basis. Eight auditioners will be scheduled for each time period. Therefore, a maximum of 80 auditioners will be seen. Audition appointments may be made by calling 567-1522, e-mailing zack@childrenstheatreknoxville.com or emailing jenny@childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

Lots of fun plant activities. Taught by Jen Henderson, curator of grounds at Knoxville Zoo.

3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: (865) 637-5331, www.knoxville-zoo.org

Stroll back in time through Union and Confederate encampments as re-enactors make history come alive with period camping equipment, gear, artillery, medical supplies, food and clothing. Battle re-enactments at 2 p.m. each day. Check the Web site often for updates on demonstrations, times, and other details.

2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Info: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org

Garden Festival and Marketplace
The University of Tennessee Gardens
Saturday, June 27 - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 28 - 11:00 a.m.- to 5:00 p.m.

Garden goods, specialty plants, workshops, music, Kids Corner, and more. Tickets available June 1.
More information to come! Visit http://bloomsdays.utk.edu or call (865) 974-8265

When you smell the popcorn, you know it's that time of year again—time for screenings of classic movies at the Historic Tennessee Theatre! This year's Summer Movie Magic series features a great mix of comedy, drama and musicals:

The Pink Panther - Friday, June 19, 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 21, 2 p.m.
On the Waterfront - Friday, June 26, 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 28, 2 p.m.
The Birds - Friday, July 10, 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 12, 2 p.m.
The Sting - Friday, July 24, 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 26, 2 p.m.
Elvis Presley double feature: Viva Las Vegas/Jailhouse Rock - Friday, August 14, 8 p.m. and Saturday, August 16, 2 p.m.
Oklahoma! - Friday, August 28 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 30, 2 p.m.

Enjoy unforgettable films on the big screen. Each screening begins with Bill Snyder performing on the Mighty Wurlitzer. Series passes on sale as well as individual tickets. Info: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com

African American Appalachian Arts, Inc. (AAAA) and area sponsors are delighted to present one of Knoxville's most anticipated and attended events at four premier locations throughout Knoxville: Knoxville Museum of Art, Emporium Building, Downtown/Market Square and Chilhowee Park. KUUMBA (Ki-swahili for "creative") Festival is a multi-event celebration with more than 200 entertainers performing on two stages, demonstrations, and service by more than 100 crafts' people and food vendors. The KUUMBA Festival is the largest African American Cultural Arts Festival in East Tennessee.

Beginning Thursday, June 25, KUUMBA kicks off at the Knoxville Museum of Art from 5 PM - 9 PM with the Taste of Africa, featuring "A Taste of Africa Buffet;" artist exhibits, featuring: Live Jazz band, Kuumba Watoto Drum & Dance Company, Spoken Word Cafè, and hands-on arts & crafts. Admission: $10.00

Continuing on Friday, June 26, Venue TBA, from 10 AM - 3 PM is the Youth Arts Extravaganza. Also, starting in Downtown Knoxville at 6 PM the JUNKANU on Gay Street and Market Square (features festival participants, the original Free Spirit Stilt Walkers, Kuumba Watoto Dance and Drum Company, churches, and community groups who strut, drum, and dance), culminates with a live concert on Market Square.

On Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, at Chilhowee Park gates open at 11 AM until 10 PM enjoy the African Market Place with traditional crafts, clothing, and foods; the World Children's Village; and two entertainment stages. On Saturday on Center stage at 6pm R&B Recording Artists. Admissions: $5.00 before 5PM; $10.00 after 5PM. children 6yrs. & under FREE. Ending on Sunday, gates open at 12 noon until 9 PM relish in the African Market place as the early afternoon brings forth the Gospel with GOSPEL IN THE PARK and the Knoxville Zoological Garden's Petting Zoo (Children's World Village) from 3 PM - 5 PM. Also featuring a Live Recording Artist Performance at 7pm. Admissions: $5.00; children 6yrs. & under FREE, and on Sunday children 12yrs., and under FREE.

For more information call: 865-546-9705 or visit www.kuumbafesttn.com

Quilts by members of the Smoky Mountain Quilters.

201 Badger Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9-5; Saturday-Monday, 1-4. For more information, visit the Web site or call (865) 482-1441.

The Gold Award winning Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamps announce the 2009 music camp dates for flatpicking guitar, finger style guitar, dobro (TM ), acoustic bass, fiddle and old time banjo classes the week as June 14-21. New for June 14-21 is mountain lap dulcimer. The following week, June 21-28, the camp will host flatpicking guitar, bluegrass banjo and mandolin classes. New for the week of June 21-28 is songwriting and vocal camp. Each night the Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamp will host concerts at the newly refurbished Alumni Gym. Classes, meals and housing take place at Maryville College, Maryville, TN.

This noted and Gold Award Winning acoustic instrument learning experience will be held at Maryville College. The design of these special Kamps is to gather musicians of all levels from around the globe with common goals – learning, playing, sharing music in a non-competitive learning atmosphere that encourages musicians of all levels to grow musically and seek our new ways of playing their instruments. Pre-registration is required.

Registration information is found at www.acoustic-kamp.com, by calling 1-800-flatpik (800-352-8745) or calling 865-982-3808.

Information regarding the nightly concerts can be found at www.palacetheater.com . Tickets can be purchased at Murilin's Music World 429 West Broadway, Maryville, TN or with Visa/Master Card prior to the day of the show at 982-3808. Tickets are also available at the door.

Ages preschool - 12 years. Camps in the arts, environment, model trains, music, special preschool camps and more. Wonderful Wednesday specials featuring performers and fun educational programs.

461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Information: 865-482-1074, www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org

On view will be 324 works of art by 305 Society members who create in various media ranging from traditional Japanese calligraphy and ceramics to contemporary landscapes and abstraction. For most of these Japanese artists, this will be the first time their art has been exhibited in the United States. A goal of the Japan International Artist Society is to increase cultural awareness and understanding through international exhibitions of art. Throughout their 25 year history, member exhibitions have been held in museums in many countries, including Cuba, Spain, China, Canada, France, and Russia. Thirty of the Society members will visit Knoxville for the opening reception on Knoxville's First Friday, June 5, from 5-9 PM, to meet with the local community. Two Society members - ceramic artist ICHINOSE Sadato and master calligrapher TAKADA Bokuzan - will treat visitors to demonstrations of both traditional Japanese calligraphy and Japanese pottery throwing techniques. Refreshments will be served, admission is free, and a complimentary shuttle bus will travel between the Ewing Gallery on the UT campus and the Downtown Gallery, on South Gay Street, for the duration of the evening.

The Ewing Gallery is located at 1715 Volunteer Boulevard and the UT Downtown Gallery is located at 106 South Gay Street. There is no charge for admission. Hours: Wednesday-Friday 11-6, Saturday 10-3, Sunday 1-4. FREE. For more information: (865) 673-0802, www.ewing-gallery.org

Reception: Friday, June 5, 6:30-8:30PM

213 Hotel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37918. Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 9-5, Wednesday & Friday 10-5, Saturday 9-1. More information: (865) 357-2787, www.fountaincityart.org

by William Inge.

Performances: Thu/Fri/Sat @ 8:00 pm, Sun @ 3:00 pm. Tickets: Thu/Sun - $10, Fri/Sat - $15
319 N. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. More information: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com