Calendar of Events

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.) 865-974-5678, www.music.utk.edu/events

Join educator Jennifer Moore to learn fun and easy strategies for more sustainable holidays. Simple changes in the way we decorate, shop and entertain can save time, money and even natural resources! Come find out how to celebrate the season while also celebrating the planet. Participants that pre-register will receive a copy of Season's Greenings, a guide to green holidays. Program is free. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

The Farragut Folklife Museum will host the "Charles Dickens and Royal Doulton Exhibit," on loan from Bob Leonard, former Farragut mayor and long-time Folklife Museum committee member. This special holiday exhibit will showcase more than 200 pieces of Royal Doulton Dickensware and Royal Doulton Dickens characters. In conjunction with this exhibit, the Museum will host book signings and a special presentation on Monday, Nov. 16 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Farragut Town Hall. At 6 p.m., the following authors will be available to sign their books: Donald J. Dickenson, "Birds Eye View"; Doris Woods Owens, "Concord-Farragut"; Charles Reeves, "Battle of Campbell Station"; Malcolm Shell, "From Frontier Fort to Town Hall"; and Mark Taylor, "The Frog House." Available for purchase in the Folklife Museum Gift Shop, these books are a valuable gift idea for local history buffs. At 7 p.m., Leonard will discuss his Royal Doulton collection and the effect Charles Dickens and his novels had on the people of England and around the world. Light refreshments will also be served. The Farragut Folklife Museum is committed to preserving the heritage of its East Tennessee community and features a remarkable collection of artifacts from the area, including an extensive collection of the personal belongings of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, first Admiral of the U.S. Navy and hero of the Civil War. Housed in the Farragut Town Hall located at 11408 Municipal Center Drive, the Museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and offers free admission. For more information: 865-966-7057, www.townoffarragut.org

The WordPlayers and Erin Stage Co. collaborate to bring this classic story to Knoxville. It is the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, blind and deaf Helen Keller. The Miracle Worker dramatizes the volatile relationship between the lonely teacher and her charge. Helen, trapped in her secret world, is violent, spoiled, almost sub-human, and treated by her family as such. Only Annie realizes that there is a mind and spirit waiting to be rescued from the dark, tortured silence. (recommended for ages 10+) November 6, 12, 13 at 7:30 pm and November 14 at 2:00 pm at The WordPlayers Theatre at MCM, 1540 Robinson Rd. in Knoxville; and November 21 and 27 at 7:30 pm and November 22 & 28 @ 2:00 pm at Erin Presbyterian Church, 200 Lockett Rd. in Knoxville. Tickets are $12 Adults, $10 Seniors/Students, $8 Groups of 10 or more, Thursdays are "Pay What You Can" nights, Signed Performance TBA. Information: 865-539-2490, www.wordplayers.org

A graduate of Maryville College in 2007, Jonathan Howe is a professional artist specializing in portrait and landscape painting. His mural design was selected to grace the grand entryway to the John J. Duncan Federal Building in Knoxville, Tennessee. The mural, which stretches nearly one hundred feet, celebrates the triumph of the United States Constitution and the strength of its people. From corporate and family portraits to beautiful mountain vistas to public mural projects, Jonathan's work displays a keen eye for light and composition with the quality of realism. Most recently Jonathan won best in show at the McGee Tyson Airport Art. Unarmed Merchants, 129 S. Gay Street, Knoxville TN 37902. Information: (865) 549-5769

Reception for the exhibition, Glimpse, on Friday, November 6, from 7:00-10:00 PM. Butler and Van der Laan are recent graduates from the M.F.A. program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The artists think of these works as large scale sketches, visual representations of ideas that are beginning to emerge, explorations of what may be, a glimpse into the future. The Birdhouse is located at 800 N. 4th Ave., on the corner of 4th and Gill. For more information:
http://myspace.com/birdhouselaboratories
www.jessievanderlaan.com
www.robmatbutler.com

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

By Sam Shepard, Directed by Katie Norwood Alley. Featuring Greg Congleton, Amy Hubbard, Andrew Miller and Jim Richardson. Performances: November 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at Ironwood Studio. Cost is $10 cash money. Information: 865-414-1827, www.actorscoop.net

A new play by Percy Bell. At Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay Street, Thursday-Friday-Saturday at 8:00 PM. Information: www.thewaterseries.org

The Water Series is pleased to announce the world premiere of Spring: A Knoxville Sonata by Percy Bell. Performances will be at Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay Street, November 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14. Tickets will be available for purchase or reservation on the website: www.thewaterseries.org

Featuring two member artists: Kathy Holland, painter and Jen Hamilton, wire sculpture. The Gallery will host a First Friday Reception for the Featured Artists on Friday, November 6 with music by 'Webford Brown & the Town'. The Gallery is now selling 'artist made' Christmas Ornaments to benefit the Community School of the Arts in Knoxville. The Art Market Gallery is located at 422 S. Gay St. Holiday Gallery Hours are Monday – Saturday, 11am – 6 PM & Sunday 1 – 5pm. Information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net