Calendar of Events
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Gallery 1010: Annual Polish Student Exhibition
Reception on September 18, 6:00-9:00 PM. The reception is free and open to the public. On view will be work by four students, each of whom is spending the month of September working in the studios of the UT School of Art. 113 South Gay Street. For more information, call 865-974-3407.
Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival
Category: Festivals, special events
September 17-19 in Kodak
World-class bands, camping on the farm, food and arts and crafts. www.dumplinvalleybluegrass.com
Goodwill Industries: 25th Annual Vintage Fashion Show
Category: Festivals, special events
865-588-8567, www.gwiktn.org
Goodwill Industries-Knoxville: 25th Annual Vintage Fashion Show & Sale
Category: Festivals, special events
At the Hilton in downtown Knoxville. Featuring vintage items through the seasons! Information: 865-588-8567, www.gwiktn.org
Goodwill Industries of Knoxville: 25th Annual Vintage Fashion Show: 25 Years of Fashion on a Mission
Category: Festivals, special events
In a tribute to vintage fashion, Goodwill Industries-Knoxville, Inc. will hosts the 25th Annual Goodwill Vintage Fashion Show & Sale at the Hilton in downtown Knoxville. This premiere fashion show and sale will showcase vintage items throughout the seasons and highlight the silver anniversary of this show. All items in the show will be available for sale immediately following the show. The night will begin with a pre-sale at 5:00pm where exclusive vintage merchandise including clothing, hats, shoes, coats, furs, formals and accessories will be available to the public. Entry into the pre-sale is only $5 and shopping early will guarantee the best selection of these hard-to-find men's and women's items. Dinner will be served at 6:15pm followed by the fashion show, 25 Years of Fashion on a Mission, at 7:00pm. During intermission, Sherry Ailor of FOCUS will offer the audience fashion tips and demonstrate how to incorporate vintage pieces into contemporary ensembles. Immediately following the show, all items will be available for sale. Tickets for the show are $35 or $325 for a table of ten and include entry to the show, a full-course dinner, two complimentary glasses of wine, and entry to the post-show sale. Contact the Marketing Department at 865.588.8567 or marketingusers@gwiktn.org to purchase tickets or get more information.
Knoxville Museum of Art: Latino Arts Exhibition
The annual Latino Arts Exhibition at the Knoxville Museum of Art honors Hispanic Heritage Month. Widen your horizons for free! 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 parking. For more information: (865) 525-6101, www.knoxart.org
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church: A1LabArts exhibition
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
Based in Knoxville, A1LabArts is a nonprofit dedicated to multi-disciplinary and experimental exploration of contemporary art issues in all media. Opening reception September 11, 6:00-8:00 PM. 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Information: 865-335-2670, www.a1labarts.org
Knox County Public Library: Movies on Market Square
+ Field of Dreams (PG) on September 11
+ The Goonies (PG) on September 18
+ Kung Fu Panda (PG) on September 25
+ Casablanca (PG) on October 2
+ Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit (G) on October 9
+ Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (PG 13) on October 16
Pull out your lawn chair or blanket and join the fun for Knoxville's favorite outdoor movies series every Friday night. For information, call 865-215-8750.
Theatre Knoxville Downtown: Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean
Category: Theatre
By Ed Graczyk, Directed by Courtney Woolard
Showtimes: Thursday, Friday, Saturday @ 8:00 pm and Sunday @ 3:00 pm
Tickets: Thursday, Sunday $10; Friday, Saturday $15.
319 N. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com
Children's Theatre of Knoxville: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
Category: Kids, family
by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, based on the writings of Anne Frank
Thursdays at 7 PM, Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 1 PM & 5 PM, Sundays at 3 PM
865-599-5284; www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com
Knoxville Visitor Center: Uniquely Friday
Fridays: September 11 - Hazel Tippo with Hazel & Company will host a salad dressing tasting; September 18 - Gloria Felter, local quilter, will demonstrate her hand-stitching; September 25 - Wendy Smith and Kathryn Byrd, local potters, will demonstrate their wares.
301 S. Gay Street (corner of Gay St & Summit Hill). 865-523-7263
Tennessee Valley Fair
Category: Festivals, special events
Chilhowee Park
Exhibits, tractor pulls, livestock contests, music, food, and rides. Buy tickets beginning July 15 - three-day admission passes are $15. 865-215-1470 or www.tnvalleyfair.org