Calendar of Events

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Mabry-Hazen House: Christmas Tours

Category: Festivals, special events and History, heritage

December 5th from 5-8pm and on December 6th from 2-5pm. The home will be decorated inside and outside, and the event is free to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information please contact the Museum at 856-522-8661 or visit www.mabryhazen.com.

Old North Knoxville's 21st Annual Victorian Holiday Home Tour

Category: Festivals, special events and History, heritage

Twelve historic homes will be decorated and open to the public. Enjoy the candlelight tour on Saturday, Dec. 5, when the 12 houses will be open from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. The tour resumes on Sunday, 12:30 to 5 p.m. Free parking will be offered at the St. Mary's Hospital Woodland Avenue parking lot. There will be free bus rides to all of the homes, or you may walk through the neighborhood. You should allow two to three
hours to complete the tour. Tickets are now available at Kroger stores. The cost for an early-bird ticket is $9. Tickets will also be available at St. Mary's Hospital on the day of the tour. Prices then will be $12 for adults and $9 for senior citizens. Children under 12 are admitted free with an adult. If you are coming with a group of 20 or more, you may purchase at a group rate for $8 per ticket. Proceeds from this event are returned to the community through donations to Meals-on-Wheels, Knox Heritage, the Fulton Alumni Scholarship Association, and Christenberry Elementary School PTA. For more information, visit www.oldnorthknoxville.org or call 865-524-4267.

Bill Lee: Open Studio and Sale

Category: Exhibitions, visual art

Its My Party Open Studio and Sale - Come help celebrate my 54th birthday at my Studio Sale and Open House
Saturday Dec 5 9am -----5pm
Sunday Dec 6 Noon----5pm
Bill Lee, Clay Artist - 111 Lynnview Dr, Knoxville, TN 37918
Info: (865) 566 2710, www.billleeclay.com
www.southernhighlandguild.org/billlee

Go! Contemporary Dance Works: Nutcracker Ballet

Category: Dance, movement

Come have breakfast with Clara! For children ages 6-12, $25 per child.

At Studio Arts for Dancers, 1234 Rocky Hill Rd in Knoxville. 865-539-2475 or www.gocontemporarydance.com

Knoxville Museum of Art: Holiday Sun Catcher

Category: Classes, workshops

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. For more information: (865) 525-6101, www.knoxart.org

Knoxville Zoo: Cookies and Milk with Santa

Category: Festivals, special events and Kids, family

Play reindeer games and create holiday crafts. Information: 865-637-5331, www.knoxville-zoo.org

Mighty Mud: Holiday Sale and Open House

Category: Festivals, special events and Fine Crafts

2444 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919. Information: 865-595-1900, www.mightymudclay.com

Merry TubaChristmas 2009

Category: Music

Announcing Harriman's 21st annual Merry TubaChristmas Concert sponsored by the Babahatchie Community Band. The melodious sounding tuba/euphonium choir under the direction of Sande MacMorran will perform carols and songs of Christmas. Tuba/sousaphone, euphonium/baritone players of all degrees of ability are invited to participate in this event. This will take place at the Harriman High School James M. Williamson auditorium in Harriman. Registration for participants is 9:30 am, rehearsal is 10:00 am, and the free public concert is at 11:45 am. For more information, call Dr. Joseph Williams at (865) 882-3446 or visit www.tubachristmas.com.

Jubilee Community Arts: Kindling Stone

Category: Music

Kindling Stone's musical influences are decidedly eclectic-bluegrass, folk, old-time, country, rock, sacred, and several world music traditions are all part of the landscape. Added to the mix are Mark's collection and interest in early American hymnals, along with Chris's study of Buddhist and Quaker teaching and practice. Kindling Stone, the debut recording from this Nashville-based group harkens back to the early roots of the American musical spirit. At the same time, it leans forward into the growing spiritual pluralism of contemporary culture. Chris and Mark play fiddle, mandolin and reed organ. 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. For additional information call (865) 522-5851 or email concerts @ jubileearts.org.

Bijou Theatre: Delbert McClinton

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Category: Music

Delbert McClinton leads his Texas roadhouse rock n' blues caravan into the Bijou. Information: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts: Holiday Family Day

Category: Kids, family

Check-in 8:30 a.m.; $20 per person which includes supplies and lunch. Registration will open the beginning of November. Enjoy creative time with family and friends making beautiful, useful objects for yourself or for holiday gifts. Each workshop focuses on a specific media and will result in a finished product. All classes are intended for adults and children working independently or together.
No experience is necessary. Lunch is included in the registration fee and will be served in the Staff House Dining Hall. All students are invited to share their work and afternoon refreshments at Show and Tell at 3:00 p.m. in the Library. Located at 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN. Information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org

Ramsey House Plantation: Wreath Workshop

Category: Classes, workshops

Create a holiday wreath from natural materials such as magnolia, evergreens, boxwood, and berries. Cost: $25 for non-members; $20 for members. Reservations Required. Contact Ramsey House at 865-546-0745 or info@ramseyhouse.org. Ramsey House is located at 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. www.ramseyhouse.org

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