Calendar of Events
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Tennessee Theatre: Thomas and Friends Live! On Stage: A Circus Comes to Town
Category: Kids, family
July 8 and 9
Info: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Gallery: Sheila Rauen and Heather Middlebrooks
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
An exhibit featuring the art quilts of Sheila Rauen and the oil and latex paintings of Heather Middlebrooks. The opening reception will take place on Friday, July 10, from 6 to 8 p.m.. The artists will speak informally and answer questions about their work at 7 p.m. 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5, Sunday, 9-12 noon. For more information: 865-523-4176 or www.tvuuc.org
Ramsey House: YMCA Summer Camp
Category: Kids, family
2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Info: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org
The WordPlayers: Summer Camps - ImaginACTion
For more information, please call (865) 539-2490 or visit the Web site.
Blount Mansion exhibit: Smoky Mountain Quilters
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
200 W. Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. For more information, call (865) 525-2375 or visit the Web site.
Knoxville Museum of Art: Elementary Art Exhibition
July 1-31
1050 World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm. FREE. For more information: (865) 525-6101 or www.knoxart.org.
Unarmed Merchants: Work by Katherine Dutton-Gillet and Dorothy Verbick
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
Featuring the Ceramic art of Katherine Dutton-Gillet and the paintings of Dorothy Verbick. Reception July 3, 5pm till 10pm. There will be free refreshments and small appitizers. 129 S. Gay Street, Knoxville TN 37902. (865) 549-5769, www.unarmedmerchants.com
Art Market Gallery: Kennie Riffie and Elaine Barnes
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
THE ART MARKET GALLERY at 422 S. Gay St., Knoxville this month features artists Kennie Riffie, Photography and Elaine Barnes, with her unique works in Clay. During July, AMG will be participating in the American Quilting Society Window Dressing Competition with our 2 street windows decked out accordingly, and will spotlight works inspired by quilts. The Gallery will host an opening First Friday Reception July 3, with live music provided by the Wesley Lunsford Trio. Operating hours Tuesday - Saturday 11-6 and Sunday 1-5. For more information about the Art Market Gallery visit our web site at www.artmarketgallery.net or call 865-525-5265 .
Oak Ridge Art Center: Smoky Mountains Quilters: Transformations
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
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.
Children's Museum of Oak Ridge: Imagination Station Summer Camp
Category: Kids, family
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
Farragut Arts Council: Exhibition by Bailey Earith
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
Now through Friday, July 31
A local fiber artist, Earith's exhibit showcases contemporary art quilts, 3-dimensional fabric vessels and an assortment of stunning fiber brooches. She is also displaying sample journals from the "Introduction to Journal Making" class she will be teaching at the Farragut Town Hall on Thursday, July 30 (class information at www.townoffarragut.org). Earith's artwork can be found in collections around the world and has been featured in numerous books and magazines.
Each month the work of an artist or group of artists is featured in specially designed cases on the second floor of the rotunda in the Farragut Town Hall. For more information about this exhibit or to access a Featured Artist of the Month application, please contact Anne LaGrow at 966-7057 or anne.lagrow@townoffarragut.org or visit www.townoffarragut.org/artscouncil.
The Farragut Town Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 11408 Municipal Center Drive directly across from the Farragut Branch Post Office.
Knoxville Museum of Art: Summer Art Academy
Category: Classes, workshops
Morning classes for children ages 3-12 years old; afternoon classes for ages 13 and up.
1050 World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm. FREE admission. For more information: (865) 525-6101, www.knoxart.org