Calendar of Events

Former Stray Cat guitarist Brian Setzer injects his blistering fingerboard skills and uber-coolness into the seasonal mix and comes up with a fresh and funky way to celebrate the holidays. Information: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com

STC-ETC is co-hosting the December 8 program with Friends of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (FORNL) at the American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE). Timothy Joseph, an ORNL senior scientist will present his book, Historic Photos of the Manhattan Project. The program includes a reception and book signing. Those who choose can follow up with dinner at the Doubletree Hotel adjacent to the museum. Speaker: Timothy Joseph, Ph.D., senior scientist, freelance technical writer, and former college professor; carpenter and raconteur, columnist for the Knoxville News Sentinel, and author of two novels and a book of poetry. At the AMSE, 300 South Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge. Times: Reception and book signing: 5:30-6:30pm (no charge to the public); Presentation: 6:30 to 7:15 or 7:30pm (no charge to the public); Dinner at the Doubletree: 7:30pm on; an optional event (at individual expense).

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. To register call 577-4717, ext. 10.

Knoxville’s Solar America Cities Program, what is it?
1300 N. Broadway Knoxville, TN 37917
http://www.etcdc.org/blog
(865) 525-9945

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

The simple joys of an old-fashioned Christmas await Museum of Appalachia visitors during the month of December. The Museum will celebrate "Twelve Days of Christmas in Old Appalachia" with special music and activities each day. Throughout the holiday season cabins will be decorated in pioneer style, recalling times past when Christmas was a quiet family holiday. During chilly December days, visitors may tour the Hall of Fame exhibit building in leisurely comfort. Logs burn brightly in the brick fireplace downstairs, and there's time to read the Museum's trademark stories about colorful and resourceful Appalachian folk. Regular admission. 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716. Information:
865-494-7680, www.museumofappalachia.org

Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9-5; Saturday-Monday, 1-4. For more information, visit the Web site or call (865) 482-1441.

The open air ice rink on Market Square opens at 10 a.m. on November 27 and will be open every day through January 3rd (except Christmas Day).

The Tennessee Art Education Association is pleased to announce it's partnership with the Knoxville Museum of Art to present the Fourth Annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition. This exhibition features artwork created by East Tennessee middle and high school students. The competition offers students the opportunity to display their talents and be honored for their accomplishments in a professional art museum environment. The student art exhibition provides an excellent competitive arena for young artists. This year exhibition will spotlight a remarkable cross-section of the region's best student artwork from grades six through 12 and encompass an impressive variety of media, including ceramic, drawing, digital imagery, mixed media, painting, computer graphics, sculpture, traditional photography, and printmaking. There will be an awards ceremony at 6pm on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, in the Great Hall of the Knoxville Museum of Art, for the artists participating in the Fourth Annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition, their families, friends and school's personnel.
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

November 27,28,29, December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22.

Our most popular event with Santa, cookies, and storytelling.

More information on our excursions can be found online: www.ThreeRiversRambler.com