Calendar of Events
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Knoxville Tourism Alliance: 2009 Golf Classic
Category: Festivals, special events
Avalon Landmark Golf Club
Boxed lunch & driving range - noon
Tee time - 1pm
Information: 865-342-9133, kta@mindspring.com
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
UT Gardens: Books and Blooms
Category: Kids, family
Thursdays through July 30, 10:30 AM
UT Gardens: Books and Blooms, http://utgardens.tennessee.edu
Knoxville Tourism Alliance: GOLF CLASSIC
Category: Festivals, special events
July 9, lunch at noon, tee time 1pm
Avalon Landmark Golf Club
Reception & presentations & silent auction - Information: 865-342-9133 or kta@mindspring.com
Bijou Theatre: Eddie Kowalczyk (of Live)
Category: Music
The 90's saw the rise of many great bands and musicians. One was Live, fronted by Eddie Kowalczyk. Live was one of the most successful and enduring alternative rock bands of the 1990's and 2000's. One of the main things that enabled Live to maintain a devoted fan base is the substantial and durable nature of their lyrics, which have often reflected Kowalczyk's personal and spiritual concerns. The former frontman is now offering and accentuating these songs and more in a more intimate setting through his solo-acoustic performances. Tickets on sale at 865-522-0832 or www.knoxbijou.com
Ijams Nature Center: Teacher Workshop: Discover Life in America
Category: Science, nature
Discover Life in America (DLIA) is the non-profit organization coordinating the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The ATBI seeks to identify every species that exists in the national park. Some scientists estimate that up to 100,000 species live in the park, and so far a little over 12,000 species have been documented. As of June 2008, DLIA's ATBI program has discovered 877 species new to science and 5,251 species previously not known to inhabit the park. This workshop is about biodiversity and how to use the free biodiversity boxes that DLIA has for teachers. The workshop is free and teachers receive credit for class. To register call 577-4717 ext. 10. Visit www.ijams.org.
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