Calendar of Events

One of the most influential and indelible personalities in America. Information: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com

At Historic Ramsey House Plantation. Experience the beauty of the 1797 Historic Home by the glow of candlelight. Bring your friends and family and let Ramsey House get you into the holiday spirit. Enjoy seasonal music, hot cider, holiday treats, and bake sale in the Visitors Center. Then step back into time on your tour through the house decorated in period Holiday decor. Admission: $5.00 per person; free to children 12 and under and members. Contact Ramsey House at 865-546-0745 or visit our website at www.ramseyhouse.org.
Ramsey House is located at 2614 Thorn Grove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914.

The School of Music at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is holding a benefit concert to raise money for the program's scholarship funds. The Holiday Musicale will be held at the Foundry at World’s Fair Park and will feature a wide variety of music performed by students and faculty of the School of Music, along with holiday food and drink. The evening will feature music of the season. Music will be provided by the Jazz Quintet, the Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet, the Flute Choir, and the UT Faculty String Quartet. Hors d'oeuvres and wine will be served. A cash bar also will be available. The Holiday Musicale is sponsored by Sheena McCall, a wealth management advisor at Merrill Lynch. Reservations for the Holiday Musicale are required by Tuesday, Dec. 1. The suggested donation is $60 per person. Additional scholarship donations also will be accepted. The School of Music accepts cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Information: 865-974-8935, dhundley@utk.edu

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.

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.

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

December 4-6 & 11-13 at 409 S. Gay St. (between Yee-Haw & Downtown Wine & Spirits) Hours: Friday: 12-9, Saturday: 10-9, Sunday: 1 - 5.

Featuring locally crafted housewares, apparel, & accessories, recycled stationery, cork trivets, belt buckles, hubcap art, & tire planters; pottery, apparel, jewelry, candles, soap, art, & more. Open House Friday, Dec. 4th, 5 - 9pm. Evening entertainment by Nathan Moses begins at 6:30pm. Amazing treats from Magpies, Luxe Catering & the Flower Pot. www.DuchessCraft.etsy.com for more info

At the Knoxville Civic Auditorium. More information to come! Featuring music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.

Call 865-982-8463 or visit www.appalachianballet.com.

The Appalachian Ballet Company's production of The Nutcracker has been a tradition for area school systems for 37 years. Now in their 38th season, Appalachian Ballet Company will present two school matinees on Dec. 3rd & 4th at 10 am, at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium. Ticket prices are $5 for students and one chaperone free per 10 students. Extra chaperones are $10.

The school reservations must be made by Nov. 21th. Call the ballet studio at (865) 982-8463 for more information. Educator, Cathy Dickinson has compiled a new updated curriculum in which the teachers may use to help guide their students through the Nutcracker experience. Lesson plans will be mailed with the school reservation.

Showtime runs 125 minutes. This is not an abbreviated production. Your students will see the full length Nutcracker.

The Nutcracker is a wonderful way to ring in the holidays and introduce young children to the power and beauty of classical ballet. For over 100 years, this story has proven to be a favorite, enchanting audiences of all ages. Come see the magic with your students at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium. Call now (865) 982-8463.

By E.T.A Hoffman, music by Peter Tchaikovsky. Christmas' most beloved ballet completely narrated and primarily performed by children. The Nutcracker is Roane County's favorite Christmas tradition. RSCC Theatre. Tickets are $15 and available in advance and at the door (when available). For best seating, buy ticket in advance. Tickets go on sale on Saturday, October 24, 10 am, at Kingston Arts in Motion. For tickets call (865) 376-0295. Performances: Dec 3, 4 & 5, 7 pm or Dec 5 & 6, 2 pm. All performances subject to change. Check website periodically for updated information. Information: 865-882-4567, www.roanestate.edu keyword: theatre.

The sights, sounds and smells of an old-fashioned Christmas. 205 East Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: 865-525-6514 or www.jameswhitesfort.org

Wood-fired clay vessels at the O'Brien Art Gallery. For specific dates and updates to exhibits: 865-882-4649, wilkersonbs@roanestate.edu, or www.roanestate.edu/art/gallery

The Art Market Gallery of Knoxville will feature the work of two member artists, Lynnda Tenpenny, mixed media and Pat Fitch, painted toys & furniture. The Gallery will host a First Friday Reception for the Featured Artists on Friday, December 4 with music by Brian Sward, guitarist. The Gallery is now selling ‘artist-made’ Christmas Ornaments to benefit the Community School of the Arts in Knoxville.
Holiday Gallery Hours are: Monday – Saturday, 11am – 6 PM & Sunday 1 – 5pm.
422 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net