Calendar of Events

By Jones, Hope & Wooten and directed by Donnie Thomas. Audition times are Sunday, September 27, 6:00-8:00 PM and Monday, September 28, 6:30-8:30 PM. Available roles: 7 women and 4 men, ages 20ish-60ish. Please bring a headshot or recent photo if possible. Resumes are helpful but not required. No prepared monologue is needed; auditions will be cold readings from the script. Auditions are held at the theatre at 319 N. Gay Street. Performances November 27 - December 13, and rehearsals begin September 30. For information: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com.

Featuring reenactors that were a part of the formation and development of the Great Smoky Mountains: Col. Wilson B. Townsend and his wife (Margaret) for which the girl scout camp was named in Townsend; Laura Thornburgh (1885-1973) - who wrote a notable book on the Smokies; and David Chapman - his obit called Chapman "the father of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park".

543 North Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917. For more information, visit the Web site or call (865) 522-1424.

From elegant pop to rock, sweet electronics to witty swing, McKeown has packed a ton of music into a substantial career. With six albums, two EPs, and numerous soundtracks and compilations to her credit, the 31-year-old artist hasn't stopped for a breather in the last ten years. Along the way, she has averaged 200 shows per year and has garnered the praise of fans and critics alike. This fall, McKeown will release a new full-length album, Hundreds of Lions, which will continue in her unique tradition of fresh and unusual music. Event attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, picnics, and wine to the concert. Additionally, concessions will be available for purchase at the event. A limited number of VIP packages, which include a pre-show hors d'oeuvres and wine reception, meet & greet with the artist, and premium seating areas, are also available. Tickets are available for $25 plus applicable fees to Garden Members (password required for online and phone purchases) and $30 plus applicable fees to the general public. At 2743 Wimpole Avenue. The concert will take place outdoors on the Garden's Stone Terrace. 865-862-8718, www.knoxgarden.org

Ensemble Concert
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg.

UT School of Music offers over 150 concerts a year, and most of them are free! Check out our website at www.music.utk.edu/events, or the UT School of Music's Concertline at 865-974-5678, where you can hear a recorded message about what's coming up in the next few days. For individual or small group performances, it's always a good idea to check our website or Concertline the day of an event for updates or cancellations. Unless otherwise noted, all UT School of Music concerts are FREE and open to the public, and are held in the Music Hall Auditorium at the UT School of Music, located at 1741 Volunteer Blvd., or in one of three performance halls in the Alumni Memorial Building located at 1408 Middle Drive on the campus of the University of Tennessee. (The James R. Cox Auditorium is located in the Alumni Memorial Building.)

1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Hwy

A birthday celebration for TN's first governor includes re-enactors, crafts, music, and period children's games. www.discoveret.org/jsma or (865) 573-5508

An invitational ceramics exhibition featuring the work of eight nationally-celebrated ceramicists. Please join us for a First Friday Reception October 2 from 5-9pm. The exhibition includes works by Pennsylvania artist Adelaide Paul who will be present at the reception, North Carolina artist and UT Alumus Michael Kline, Bonnie Seeman from Florida, and Georgia artists: Ron Meyers, Ted Saupe, Sunkoo Yuh, Andy Nasisse and Lauren Gallaspy. Ted Saupe, current head of the ceramics area at the University of Georgia, taught ceramics at UT from 1980 through 1992. The exhibition features a wide range of ceramic forms with innovative surfaces from traditional vessels to figurative sculptures. 106 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. 865.673.0802 or www.ewing-gallery.org/New_Downtown/Index/DT_Index.html#

A celebration of the traditional music, crafts, and heritage of Townsend, Blount County, and the Great Smoky Mountains. Spend the weekend with us! There is no better time to experience the culture and history of the Smokies--dozens of great activities all in one weekend. Enjoy bluegrass music, arts and crafts, a country fair, and relive the days of mountain railroads. Events take place in Townsend, Tennessee: Fall Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day, Friday and Saturday at Townsend Visitors Center. Blue Ribbon Country Fair, Saturday at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. Nawger Nob Arts and Crafts Show, Saturday and Sunday at Nawger Nob Craft Settlement. Railroad Days, Saturday at Little River Railroad Museum. For information: Smoky Mountain Convention & Visitors Bureau, 7906 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend, TN 37882, 800-525-6834, www.smokymountains.org

Juried Mixed Media Exhibition by Regional Artists
Opening reception, September 12, 7–9; Gallery Talk at 6:30, Awards Presentation at 7.

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.

Reception: Fri., Sept. 18, 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

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

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

+ 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.