Calendar of Events

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Knoxville Botanical Gardens & Arboretum: Shady Characters in the Garden

Category: Classes, workshops

Many gardeners find gardening in the shade difficult because of site conditions or limited plant selection. Join Brian Campbell, the Gardens' answer man, on a journey with lots of shady characters. Come and learn what herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees thrive in shady conditions. This class is geared toward the beginner with a focus on different site conditions and plants that add interest to the dark corners of your landscape through variegated foliage, colorful berries and interesting bark.

Instructor: Brian Campbell (KBGA Staff)
Location: Garden Club Room
Cost: $10 members, $20 nonmembers

2743 Wimpole Avenue, Knoxville, TN. 865-540-8690, www.knoxgarden.com

Bijou Theatre: Movies at the Bijou

Category: Film

Friday night double features will be screened in the order listed; screening order will be reversed on Saturday night. Double features include an intermission.

Tickets are $5, available in advance at the Tennessee Theatre box office on Clinch Avenue, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 12-4 p.m. Saturdays; by phone at 865-684-1200; or in the online gift shop at www.tennesseetheatre.com. A $1 per ticket fee applies to phone and online orders. For more information about the films and other events at the Bijou Theatre, visit KnoxBijou.com.

Let the Right One In (2008, R)
Friday, June 26, 9 p.m. and midnight
Saturday, June 27, 9 p.m. and midnight

A pair of lonely 12-year-olds find in each othe r the thing that was missing before they met. Part drama, part thriller, part horror film, of course, but it's the sensitive portrait of the children's friendship that makes the film work so intensely on so many levels. Glowing reviews accompanied its arrival, like, "A genre masterpiece, absolutely one of the most brilliant narratives I've had the pleasure to watch in the last decade," from Fears Magazine, and, "A brilliant film" from L.A. Weekly.

Voltaic (2009, NR)
Saturday, July 11, 9 p.m.
A concert film from one of the most innovative artists of our time, Voltaic features highlights from the Paris and Reykjavik dates on Bjork's visually dazzling Volta tour. Included are performances of songs from Volta as well as tracks from previous albums including Hunter, Joga, Army of Me and Hyperballad. This DVD is being released on June 23 by Nonesuch Records as part of a boxed set.

Easy Rider (1969, R) and Two-Lane Blacktop (1971, R)
Friday, July 17, 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 18, 9 p.m.
A double feature of the archetypal "search-for-meaning-in-America" film. Easy Rider: the saga of two guys (Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper), two bikes, two hippie chicks, and Jack Nicholson thrown in for good measure. Two Lane Blacktop features two guys (one of whom is folk singer James Taylor) with great hair chasin' an older guy with a hot car and a female passenger. Minimal dialogue, maximum rpm's. Favorite line: "What're you=2 0tryin' to do, blow my mind?"

Labyrinth (1986, PG) and The Dark Crystal (1982, PG)
Friday, July 24, 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 25, 9 p.m.
Fans of fantasy rejoice! This is the one-two punch you're craving. David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly star in the cult favorite Labyrinth, directed by Jim Henson. The Dark Crystal is another Henson project, this time co-directed by fellow Muppeteer Frank Oz. Great opportunity to compare two projects from the minds and hands of a pair of real puppet masters.

The Breakfast Club (1985, R) and Pretty in Pink (1986, PG-13)
Friday, July 31, 9 p.m.
Saturday, August 1, 9 p.m.
This John Hughes double feature will bring back all the painful/joyous memories of the mid-'80s, whether you actually have them or not. The cast of The Breakfast Club lists a brain, a beauty, a jock, a rebel, a recluse, played by actors who became known as the Brat Pack. Pretty in Pink includes appearances by Harry Dean Stanton and the Psychedelic Furs; it's worth seeing for those facts alone. Common thread: Molly Ringwald, arguably the cutest of the bunch.

Princess Mononoke (1997, PG-13) and Spirited Away (2001, PG)
Friday, August 7, 9 p.m.
Saturday, August 8, 9 p.m.
A double dose of animated fantasy by director/writer Hayao Miyazaki. Princess Mononoke is set in a time of upheaval in feudal Japan. The title character is a young brave princess raised by wolves who is sent to an ancient forest to defend it from human encroachment. It ranks high on any "best of" animation list. Joined by Spirited Away, a truly marvelous, spooky Japanese anime feature. Awards rained down on this picture, including the second Oscar ever awarded for Best Animated Feature. It tells the story of a 10-year-old girl and her journey through the realm of the bathhouse of the gods.

Tennessee Stage Company: Shakespeare On The Square

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Category: Theatre

A Midsummer Night's Dream - July 16, 18, 24, 26, 30, Aug. 1, 7, 9, 13, 15; Hamlet - July 17, 19, 23, 25, 31, Aug. 2, 6, 8, 14, 16 - 7:00 PM nightly - Admission Free

The Tennessee Stage Company will be back on Market Square for our seventh season of Shakespeare On The Square playing at 7:00 pm Thursday through Sunday evenings July 16 - August 16, and featuring two of Shakespeare's most beloved plays, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Hamlet.

A Midsummer Night's Dream will be directed by Amy Hubbard- the Artistic Director of the Actors Co-op - and Hamlet by Tennessee Stage Artistic Director Tom Parkhill.

Played on a rough replica of the new Globe Theatre in London (a reconstruction of Shakespeare's original theatre) the plays will be presented in the timeless style of Elizabethan Theatre presentations.

The Tennessee Stage Company encourages our audience to spend an evening on the Square: do a little shopping, have a nice dinner, see the play and maybe stop into a pub afterward. All of this and more is available on Market Square nightly. So come early and see the Square!

For more information about the Tennessee Stage Company, Shakespeare On The Square or its support guild, BoB (Buddies of the Bard), call 546-4280 or e-mail tennesseestage@bellsouth.net.

Stone Wall Gardens: DAR WILLIAMS Live in Concert

Category: Music

The concert will take place outdoors on the Garden's Stone Terrace as part of a weekend of events celebrating the organization's name change from "Knoxville Botanical Garden" to "Stone Wall Gardens". The Gardens' elegant terrace, shaded by a canopy of old-growth trees, is the perfect setting for the soulful, emotionally literate songs of Dar Williams. Rarely does the singer/songwriter venture South, and this solo performance marks the first time in over seven years that she has appeared in Knoxville. Event attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and picnics to the concert. Outside alcohol will not be allowed, though alcoholic beverages and other concessions will be available for purchase at the event. Chairs will be available for those who prefer not to sit on the lawn. Tickets are available for $25 plus applicable fees to Stone Wall Gardens Members (password required for online and phone purchases) and $30 plus applicable fees to the general public. VIP tickets are $50 and include a pre-show reception with wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres, meet & greet and photo opportunity with Ms. Williams, and access to a premium seating area directly in front of the stage. Tickets on sale via http://www.knoxgarden.org or 1-800-838-3006. Information: 865-862-8717 or chyna@knoxgarden.org. 2743 Wimpole Avenue

Ijams Nature Center: Public Program: Creating a Bird Friendly Yard

Category: Science, nature

Join Sally Judisack and Stephen Lyn Bales at Earth Fare! We'll be discussing ways of making your yard more bird-friendly with feeders, nest boxes, birdbaths and plants. Plus, we'll be making fun and easy seed feeders out of recycled plastic bottles. Stop and visit the new Earth Fare at Bearden: 140 North Forest Park Blvd. Visit www.ijams.org.

Ijams Nature Center: Living Clean & Green! Butterflies are Free

Category: Science, nature

Butterflies are the flying jewels of the garden. But how do you attract them? Create or improve your butterfly habitat with tips and tricks gleaned from years of trial and error. Workshop led by educator Peg Beute. Free. To register call 577-4717, ext. 10. Visit www.ijams.org.

Ijams Nature Center: Public Program: Bug Night

Category: Science, nature

Spend the evening at Ijams with your children catching and learning about local insects. Great fun plus our annual "Bug Beauty Contest." The young ones get to enter their catches for a chance to win a prize in four categories: Prettiest Bug, Ugliest Bug, Biggest Bug, Smallest Bug. Fee: $5 per person for non-member, free for members. Bring clear PLASTIC containers for your catches and be prepared to have a buggy good evening. For more info or to register call 577-4717 ext. 10. Visit www.ijams.org.

Creative Arts Co-op: Murder 102

Category: Theatre

MURDER 101 is comedic look at the book tour circuit and introduces a wacky cast of characters. Our interactive performance gets the audience involved in the action from the opening lines to the clue hunt to the zany conclusions. This is far from traditional theatre, but dead-on when it comes to an entertaining evening out. Ticket prices also include a fantastic dessert bar and beverages. Some even say our desserts are 'to die for'. At Holy Joe's Playhouse, 426 N. Roane Street, Harriman. $20.00 per person includes show and all-you-care-to-eat dessert bar. Reservations recommended as seating is limited. Call the Creative Arts Co-op at 865-765-1129 or visit http://creativeastsco-op.com.

Tennessee Theatre: Summer Movie Magic

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Category: Film

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

100 Days of Heat sculptural exhibition

Category: Exhibitions, visual art

Five cars with 10 foot nails driven through them will be in the installed in several places throughout the Downtown Knoxville area, West Town Mall area, and Turkey Creek. These sculptures were created by local artists Ronda Phipps and Lucas Henderson. They are traveling around the state of Tennessee for TDOT Governor's Highway Safety Office "100 Days of Heat". Visit www.thewomanofsteel.com or call (865) 599-4421 for more information.

Children's Museum of Oak Ridge: Quilt Show

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Category: Exhibitions, visual art

Imagination Gallery. Featuring local quilters and a variety of quilt making techniques and designs.

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

East Tennessee History Center: Art and Artists of the Great Smoky Mountains

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Category: Exhibitions, visual art

Exhibit of before and after the Creation of the Park; explore artwork depicting Great Smoky Mountains National Park landscapes and life.

(865) 215-8830, www.east-tennessee-history.org

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