Calendar of Events

Saturday, October 24, 10am to 5pm; Sunday, October 25, 11am – 4pm. This traditional country fair, which continues to draw thousands of visitors year after year, features quality antiques and collectibles from knowledgeable dealers, antique appraisals, folk art, traditional crafts, plants, heirloom seeds, garden ornaments, gourmet foods, antique appraisals, live music, and much more! Antique appraisals will be provided by John Case. Other attractions will include old-fashioned wagon rides, a silent auction, children's train rides, a cakewalk, door prizes, interpretive tours, and heritage garden talks. This year, Ramsey House is pleased to have Neal Denton and Master Gardeners from the Knox County Extension Master Gardener's Program, along with Jon Damron, from the Sevier County Master Gardener's Program (and Ramsey House's favorite volunteer gardener!), to discuss various aspects of gardening with visitors. Also joining Country Market this year will be special guest, Bill Landry. Offered for the 2nd year at Country Market will be special "Behind the Scenes Tours." Parking at the event is $5. Proceeds from Country Market are a major source of support for the preservation and maintenance of the historic house museum, its decorative arts collection, educational activities, and the 109-acre farm and heritage gardens. These proceeds also help to keep the site open six days a week year-round, make possible reduced admission for educational groups; enable the delivery of program services that interpret the cultural, agricultural, and material history of early East Tennessee; and help bring outstanding exhibitions and special events to the people of our region. At 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Info: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org

On Saturday, October 24 at 7:30pm and Sunday, October 25 at 2:30pm and 7:30pm, Momentum Dance Lab, Knoxville's premiere dance collective, will present its Fall show, Ghosts at the Window at the Clarence Brown Lab Theater. Admission is $15 for the general public, $10 for faculty and children, and $5 for UT students. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by visiting knoxtix.com (www.knoxtix.com or 865.523.7521). Artistic directors Cara Bradshaw and Leah Pinder are proud to present Ghosts at the Window, a collection of works from Momentum Dance Lab (MDL) choreographers Roderick Beverly, Cara Croslin Bradshaw, Shannon Efteland, Leah Pinder, Jackie Sobel, and Jamie Swanson and guest contributions from choreographer and founding MDL member Wayles E.S. Haynes. Please join MDL and guests for what promises to be a celebration of dance and a showcase of local talent in the dance community. The choreography for this show was inspired by events in our lives that are impressionable, both good and bad. Shannon Efteland played on emotions: feeling invisible, questioning oneself, and being self critical versus acceptance and self discovery. Rodderick Beverly allowed his works to grow organically from the music, exploring possibilities with space and texture, while Jackie Sobel uncovers perception of one circumstance through the eyes of three. As well as musicality, Ghosts at the Window will envelope the audience with reaction to moments and movement. This is a show you won't want to miss! Momentum Dance Lab was founded in August of 2007 with the mission of creating an adult contemporary dance collective striving for excellence in dance through artistic exploration, performance, and education. Momentum is comprised of seven Knoxville area dancer/choreographers sharing a passion for quality contemporary and modern dance. MDL offers classes in Advanced Modern technique, as well as special workshops and class series. Visit www.momentumdancelab.com or call 865-670-2748.

Mountain Makins is a folk life/crafts festival celebrating the traditions of Appalachia through traditional music and dance, storytelling, regional authors, fine art, juried crafts, skilled demonstrations, a variety of delicious food, children's activities and more. The festival takes place inside and outside the Rose Center, an 1892 school building which is now an historical museum and cultural arts center, on Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Sunday, October 25 from 11:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Information: 423-581-4330 or www.rosecenter.org

With Susan Watson. 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

Information: 865-215-8830, www.east-tennessee-history.org

213 Hotel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37918. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityart.com

Participate in the cult classic film that's perfect for a pre-Halloween romp! Based on The Rocky Horror Show, a long-running British stage musical that debuted in 1973, the film stars Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick. Its American release as a feature film in 1975 was a box office flop, but RHPS found a new audience via midnight screenings that began on April Fools Day 1976 at the Waverly Theater in Los Angeles. Fans who come dressed as their favorite Rocky Horror character will be eligible to win door prizes from 10-11 p.m. The bar will offer thematic drink specials, and Willamina (a.k.a. Bill Snyder) will kick off the stage show with the Mighty Wurlitzer at 11 p.m. The movie begins at 11:30 p.m. Check out the movie's official fan site, www.rockyhorror.com, for costume inspiration, Time Warp dance moves, and other thrilling trivia tidbits about this riotous farce! Single tickets are $8 for adults, plus $2 per-ticket service fee for tickets purchased online and by phone. Tickets are available now at the Tennessee Theatre box office, by phone at 684-1200 or in the online gift shop at www.TennesseeTheatre.com.

World's Fair Park, downtown Knoxville. www.knoxvillebrewersjam.com

Recent photographs by Lui Ho-Jang. Opening reception & Meet the Artist, Friday October 23, 6-9pm. Consisting of large digital photographs, this exhibition of recent work by Liu Ho-Jang offers the Knoxville community the unique opportunity to experience the art of one of Taiwan's leading contemporary artists. Liu Ho-Jang has an extensive international exhibition record. His visit to Knoxville is sponsored by the UT School of Art. 106 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Wed-Fri 11-6, Sat 10-3. Free Parking in the Jackson Ave Lot. Information: 865-673-0802 or www.ewing-gallery.org/New_Downtown/Index/DT_Index.html#

A series of weekend multimedia events centered on the life and career of writer James Agee sponsored by the University of Tennessee and others.
October 23-25: The James Agee Film Festival. Films, lectures, readings, exhibits. November 1: An Afternoon in Agee Park. Lecture, readings, refreshments. November 6, 14 & 15: James Agee, Walker Evans, and Abraham Lincoln. Lectures, exhibits, reception.
November 20-22: One Last Weekend with Jim. Lectures, music. For more information, visit http://web.utk.edu/~english/news/agee100.html or http://www.knoxlib.org/agee100

Workshop/Special Event
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg.
This year's celebration is packed with exciting events for violists of all ages and abilities, including a series of master classes with renowned violists, an introduction to eurhythmics, a seminar on performance issues in the Bach Suites, a faculty recital, a Suzuki workshop for younger violists, viola related exhibits, and of course, the popular All-Viola Orchestra! There is something for every violist at the Viola Celebration, and all events are FREE, so come join the fun! Register by September 30th to receive practice parts in the mail and ensure your place in master classes and the orchestra. For more information and online registration, see www.music.utk.edu/violacelebration.

Held at the Knoxville Expo Center, Tinsel and Treasure will feature over one hundred merchants selling some of the most sought after gift items for the holidays, including jewelry, handbags, pewter serving items, and holiday decorations.