Calendar of Events

Ready for a dance night in a pretty classy joint? Get your groove on with STS9! Making live electronic music with progressive twists and improvisational turns, STS9 has has built a loyal fanbase over the years with steady touring and consistent appearances at the world's top festivals. If you feel your toe-tapping, you know what to do. 684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com

Performing for thousands of elementary school students at this Fall's annual Young People's Concerts at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium. KSO Resident Conductor James Fellenbaum will produce and conduct the concert entitled Musical Superheroes. Performances, sponsored by Covenant Health, will be held at 9:30 AM and 10:45 AM on October 27 and 28 and at 9:30 AM only on October 29. These performances are open to the public for $6 a person, tickets can be purchased at the door. For more information, 865-521-2338, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

On Tuesday, Oct. 27th, Drive By Press will present a public lecture at 7 p.m. in Room 105 of the Art and Architecture Building. On Wednesday, Oct. 28th from 8am - 4pm they will be hand printing one-of-a-kind prints and apparel with the public in the NE corner of Staff Lot 9 (south of the Humanities Building) on Volunteer Blvd. These events are free and open to the public. Described as "print missionaries," Drive By Press is run by Greg Nanney and Joseph Velasquez travels the country presenting traditional printmaking processes on a press which they unload from their van at each site. Each woodblock is hand cut then custom printed on location. Participants are able to select a design block and then view the inking and printing of their garment or sheet of paper, collaborating with the artists in the selection and placement of the design. Drive By Press are the only operation in the country using this printing method and are truly "one of a kind" apparel printers.

Their web site is: http://drivebypress.com/

This program is sponsored by the UT Visual Arts Committee, the UT Print Club and the Betsy Worden Printmaking Endowment. For more information contact Emmy Lingscheit: emmylingscheit @ gmail.com;

Come join the spirits for a tour of Downtown Knoxville's scariest landmarks. The tours last approximately two hours each and visit the sites of some of Knoxville's best kept secrets. 205 East Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: 865-525-6514 or www.jameswhitesfort.org

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

Knoxville artist Russell Briscoe's paintings reflect the work of a historian, as well as an artist, and cover some 190 years of the region's past. Subjects include "Clinch and Gay, 1896," "Christmas Morning," "First Train in Knoxville, 1855," and "The 1897 Gay Street Fire." Information: 865-215-8830, www.east-tennessee-history.org

Join us for a wine and cheese reception and exhibition of high resolution photographs featuring Discover Life in America's All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory on Monday, October 19, from 5:30-7:30 PM. DLIA is involved in a quest to identify and understand all the species of life within an 800-square-mile ecosystem in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Researchers seek knowledge about the components, abundance, and diversity of life, from spiders in the soil to slime molds in the forest canopy. The primary tool of DLIA is the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory, which brings scientists from around the world to inventory the estimated 100,000 species of living organisms in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. These captivating illustrations capture the beauty and diversity of the species discovered in our region and celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Admission to the reception and display is free, but reservations are requested. In addition to the reception, the photos will be on display throughout the month of October in the Garden Office. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. In the Stone Greenhouse at the Knoxville Botanical Garden, 2743 Wimpole Avenue. Information: 865-862-8718 or www.knoxgarden.org

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg will present "Women in Wood," an exhibition to bring light to the exceptional quality of work being created by women artists working in the medium of wood - both woodturning and constructed wood. The public is invited to the opening reception in the main gallery and lecture presented by nationally renowned studio wood sculptor Betty Scarpino on Friday, Oct. 16, at 6:00 pm. The exhibition runs October 16-January 2, 2010. The guest lecturer Betty Scarpino will also be teaching a weekend master class that weekend at the school. She has a background in industrial arts, sculpture, and design, all of which she teaches and writes about. Her work is represented in many public and private collections including The Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, and the Mobile Museum of Art. Her work was included in the recent book, New Masters of Woodturning: Expanding the Boundaries of Wood Art. She is currently the editor of American Woodturner, journal of the American Association of Woodturners. For more information: 865-436-5860 or www.arrowmont.org

By John Van Druten. Directed by Zack Allen. Before there was Bewitched, there was the stylish and funny romantic comedy "Bell, Book and Candle". Gillian is a smart, independent and beautiful woman. When she decides to amuse herself by casting a love spell on her handsome young neighbor, her life is turned upside-down. Gillian deals with the hilarious consequences of her new situation with the supernatural assistance of her eccentric aunt and beatnik/warlock brother. Bell, Book and Candle is an enchantingly funny romantic comedy that asks the question, "How much are you willing to change for the one you love?" Showtimes: Thursday, Friday, Saturday @ 8:00 pm and Sunday @ 3:00 pm. Tickets: Thursday, Sunday $10; Friday, Saturday $15. Located at 319 N. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37917.  Information: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com

A spooky comedy based on the short story by Oscar Wilde

October 16-31

Thursdays at 7 PM, Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 1 PM & 5 PM, Sundays at 3 PM

865-599-5284; www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com

Contemporary ethnic gypsy jewelry earrings, bracelets, charms, necklaces, rings, and more. Collected by women throughout the world who have been captivated by her creativity and high quality craftsmanship. 5607 KINGSTON PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919. Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri, 10-5:30 and Sat, 10-5. Information: 865-584-6097, www.hansongallery.com.