Calendar of Events

Interested in the links between art, science, and technology through the ages, New York artist Devorah Sperber deconstructs familiar images to address the way the brain processes visual information versus the way we think we see. "As a visual artist," she says, "I cannot think of a topic more stimulating and yet so basic than the act of seeing—how the human brain makes sense of the visual world." Using ordinary spools of thread, Sperber creates pixilated, inverted images of masterpieces, which appear as colorful abstractions to the naked eye. When viewed with optical devices, however, the works becomes immediately recognizable as the famous paintings. The thread spools works are hung upside down in reference to the fact that the lens of the eye projects an inverted image of the world onto the retina, which is corrected by the brain. A clear acrylic sphere, positioned in front of each work, functions like the human eye and brain, not only inverting but also focusing the image so that it appears as a sharp, faithful, right-side-up reproduction of the famous painting. 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 admission. For more information: (865) 525-6101, www.knoxart.org

Don't Get Blood on the Popcorn (Rating PG-13). These interactive performances are designed and performed to involve the audience. Actors mingle and interact with the audience. Then, the audience is called to search for clues and interrogate the suspects. And since murder can really take it out of a person, our evenings include a delicious dessert bar as well. Shows at Holy Joe, 426 N. Roane Street, Harriman. Friday, October 30, at 8:00pm and Saturday, October 31, at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 per person and include show and dessert bar. Reservations recommended as seating is limited. Call the Creative Arts Co-op at 865-765-1129 or visit http://creativeartsco-op.com.

First Generation Bluegrass; The Chattanooga based Dismembered Tennesseans, led by champion fiddler Fletcher Bright, was formed in 1945. They have performed from Florida to Washington to Ohio and Colorado and points between, showing their unique music and humor to the world, bluegrass "sung from the heart through the nose." Regulars at the Laurel Theater, Fletcher is joined by Ed "Doc" Cullis on banjo, bassist and vocalist Laura Walker, multi-instrumentalist Ansley Moses, guitarist and vocalist Bobby Martin, mandolinist Don Cassell, Brian Blaylock on mandolin and dobro, and Fletcher's son George Bright on flat top guitar. The Laurel Theater is located on the corner of 16th and Laurel Avenue in the historic Fort Sanders neighborhood of Knoxville near the UT campus at 1538 Laurel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916. For additional information call (865) 522-5851 or visit www.KnoxTIX.com.

Knoxville's unique live music experience on select Fridays in the museum's Great Hall. Non-smoking, two cash bars, dancing, catering, family-friendly and great for a date. Free parking. Admission is usually $8 for non-members, $4 for members and students.

1050 World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm. For more information: (865) 525-6101, www.knoxart.org

What makes you say eeewwwww? Find out more about things that may be a little gross in nature. We're talking slimy! We're talking smelly! We're talking icky! It will be a creepy good time! Free to members and $5 for non-members. Please call Sheila at 577-4717 ext. 10 to register. www.ijams.org

The Streamliners have a special show at The Capitol Theater, 127 West Broadway, Marryville, TN 37803. It is our annual Halloween party so feel free to come in costumes of any sort. If you haven't seen this theater yet you are really missing out. There is a great stage, a very large hardwood dance floor, terraced table seating levels, and an authentic 1920's Art Deco lobby. This is an incredibly hip place to dance and watch the band. Come see Knoxville's hottest 15-piece swing dance band perform authentic high-energy arrangements from the greatest big bands of all time. The music of Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Glen Miller, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Jimmy Lunceford, Cab Calloway,and Louis Jordan is presented for dancers and listeners alike in a truly unique and exciting club. Classic horror film clips and dance videos start at 8:00. The Streamliners begin at 9:30 and will play until all mojo is exhausted. Be there or be square. Admission is $15 for the general public and $10 for students and KSDA members. The venue has a BYOB policy for a $5 fee (includes use of cups and ice). There is also a full coffee bar and concession stand in the lobby (wi-fi also). Please come support live and swinging big band music in a BEAUTIFUL space.

Opening night, October 30

1714 Andy Holt Avenue on the UT Campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.org

By Mike Farley
865-932-6738 or www.lovemywillie.org

The Roane State Concert Choir, Celebration Singers and Jazz Band
perform an evening of selections from Hollywood's best movie music
in Cinemagic!, a choral revue by Mac Huff. They are joined by dancers from the Arts in Motion Dance Studios to create a program that has something for everyone. Come see and hear some of your
film favorites from "That's Entertainment" to "Footloose" transition
from the silver screen to the live stage! Donations will primarily benefit the Concert Choir spring tour to Carnegie Hall in New York City. Suggested donation of $10 per person. Thursday & Friday, October 29 & 30 at 7 pm, and Saturday, October 31 at 3 pm, Roane State Theatre, Harriman. All performances subject to change. Check website periodically for updated information. Information: 865-882-4567, www.roanestate.edu keyword: theatre

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