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By Terrence McNally - Directed by: Biz Lyon.
Performances: Feb 12–Mar 7, 2010; Rehearsals: TBA (Jan 2010)
Available Roles: One male (middle age), One female (middle age)

Auditions are held at the theatre: 319 N. Gay Street [directions]. For more information, call 544-1999 or email info@theatreknoxville.com. Please bring a headshot or recent phot, if possible. Resumes are helpful but not required. No prepared monologue is needed; auditions will be cold readings from the script.
SYNPOSIS: Winner of the Dramatists Guild Hull Warriner Award. A critical and popular success, this bittersweet comedy combines poignancy and laughter as it traces the unlikely romance that begins to develop between two middle-aged "losers."

Please bring your family and join us as we deck the halls and celebrate the season on Sunday, December 13 between 1:00 and 5:00 pm. A number of activities are planned, including:
Visits and photos with Santa Claus
Nature-themed holiday crafts
Carolers strolling the grounds
Tours of the Howell family home (currently the KBGA Offices)
Decorated Garden areas
Hay rides
Marshmallow roasting and s'mores
Admission is free and no reservations are required. We look forward to seeing you!
For assistance, call 865-862-8717 or email info@knoxgarden.org.
2743 Wimpole Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37914

Celebrating the traditions of many lands and times. A Christmas treat for the whole family! FREE and open to the public - donations accepted! At Mountainview UMC, 3200 Maryville Pike.

Open House - December 12; Sale - December 12, 2009 through December 23, 2010
Where: Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Av, Knoxville, TN 37918
Phone - 357-2787
Gallery Hours: Tuesday,Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday, Friday 10-5, Saturday 9-1
Fountain City Art Center's ParkSide Open Door Gallery is having an "Open House" to kick off a Christmas sale which features the Art and Fine Crafts of many local artisans. Several of the items will be on sale at a 10-20% for the Christmas shopping season. Free Hot Chocolate, popcorn and a variety home baked goodies will be available for holiday shoppers. The Open House will be 10:00 - 1:00 on Saturday, December 12.

We end the first half of the season with a traditional holiday concert, including classic and modern selections performed by the Roane State Jazz Band, Celebration Singers and guests. The program includes ensemble pieces as well as solos and a carol singalong. Join us as we deck the halls with tidings of joy and good cheer! Your donations will benefit the 2010 choir tour to Carnegie Hall in New York City. Suggested donation of $10 per person. Friday, December 11 at 7 pm, and Sunday, December 13 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.

You are invited to help kick off the National Performance Network's 25th anniversary year at the 2009 Annual Meeting in Knoxville, TN. The anniversary milestone will be shared with host Carpetbag Theatre, celebrating an amazing 40 years and counting. And to take advantage of your visit to beautiful East Tennessee, we are providing opportunities for pre-conference guided field trips to NPN Partner Appalshop, also recognizing 40 years of creative accomplishments, and the historic Highlander Research and Education Center. Information will be available at npnweb.org/site/annualmeeting2009. When else can you engage in critical dialogue with a national group of performing and visual artists, colleagues, curators and presenters who are committed to bringing the arts to communities around the country? Highlights include performances and exhibitions of new work by national NPN-subsidized and area artists, Idea Forums and panels addressing cutting edge cultural topics, keynote, and of course the time and space to get to know some of the brightest and most creative people working in the field.

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

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

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).