Calendar of Events

June 18-20, June 25-27. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 3:00 p.m.

The East Tennessee Premier of “Curtains”, the 2007 Tony award-winning musical by Kander and Ebb. Musical direction is by Dr. Angela Batey with stage direction by Edmund Bolt and choreography by Amanda Roberts. With a talented cast of 40 singers and dancers,Tennessee Valley Players proudly presents the East Tennessee premier performance of “Curtains”, the new Broadway musical by the famous team of Kander and Ebb (“Cabaret”and “Chicago”). The musical is a backstage murder mystery and “show within a show” with old fashioned big show numbers enhanced by witty lyrics and dialogue for the large cast of comedic characters to cheerily entertain the audience. Before the mystery is solved, the entire cast become “suspects” in the murder cases that occur in the 2 days , while they frantically attempt to “fix” the show before it goes to Broadway.

At the Clayton Performing Arts Center at Pellissippi State Community College on Hardin Valley Road. Tickets are $15 per person and are available at the box office 30 minutes prior to each performance. For more information or large group ticket orders: 865-584-8173, www.tennesseevalleyplayers.org

Dramatized by Joseph Robinette
June 18, 24, 25, 26 @ 7:30 pm and June 19, 23, 26 @ 2:30 pm
All the charm and excitement of L.M. Montgomery's enduring classic is captured
in this dramatization. From Anne's first encounter with her austere guardian to her thrilling graduation from Queen's Academy, the play faithfully recreates the memorable events and characters from the brilliant novel. Whether the playgoer is an "old friend" of Anne's or meeting her for the first time, this play will solidify a lasting friendship between the audience and one of literature's most unforgettable characters.

Adults - $10, Students/Seniors - $8, Children Under 12 yrs. - $5, Groups of 10 or more $6 (children under 12 in a group $4) Thursday Tickets: PAY WHAT YOU CAN. Tickets available at the door with cash or check.

Performed at The WordPlayers' Theatre at Middlebrook Christian Ministries, 1540 Robinson Rd. at Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923. For information: 865-539-2490, www.wordplayers.org

AMSE Dollar Days with special AMSE admission of $1.00 per person during the Secret City Festival on June 18 - 19 and on Father's Day June 20. See AMSE flagship permanent exhibition "Oak Ridge: World War II Secret City," basic science interactive exhibits, live demonstrations with audience participation, "Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace," traveling exhibition, and AMSE's 1940's Original Flattop House with period furnishings.

American Museum of Science & Energy, 300 S. Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-5PM; Sunday 1-5PM. For information: 865-576-3200, www.amse.org

At the Oak Ridge Civic Center

ORNL's Graphite Reactor Tour with guide commentary at the following dates and times:
June 18, 3:30 pm - 90 minutes
June 19, 10:00 am 90 minutes
12 noon 90 minutes
2:00 pm 90 minutes
4:00 pm 90 minutes

Participants must be US citizens 10 years old and up with photo ID. Register for tour at the Graphite Reactor Table set-up on the sidewalk outside AMSE. No advance reservations.

American Museum of Science & Energy, 300 S. Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-5PM; Sunday 1-5PM. For information: 865-576-3200, www.amse.org

K-25 History Trail Bus Tour departs AMSE at 9:00 am, 11:30 am and 2:00 pm. (Allow 2 hours for tour) Register at the K-25 Table set-up on the sidewalk outside AMSE. For more info www.secretcityfestival.com

American Museum of Science & Energy, 300 S. Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-5PM; Sunday 1-5PM. For information: 865-576-3200, www.amse.org

"I am interested in the experience of life, not its meaning," Mason Jennings says. This purposeful embrace informs Mason’s songs, which provide unique insights that offer hope, honesty and, above all, faith - an undeniable faith in life. Before anything else, Jennings considers himself a "music listener." About his latest record, Blood of Man, reflects the same in-the-moment dynamic of a live show. "...I let it flow and left it raw. I worked fast and I let my heart lead." He’s one of those artists whose work feels immediate, deliberate, and thought-provoking all at once. Should be a terrific show.

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com. For tickets: 865-684-1200, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

Learn how to capture a perfect garden photograph while enjoying an early morning walk through the garden. A member of our staff will lead an hour-long walk focusing on the best lighting and garden location during that particular walk. This is a unique opportunity to have time with fellow photographers and garden lovers while having some serious photography time in the garden. Photography Walks are free and will be held every third Friday: June 18, July 16, August 20 and September 17. Walks begin at 7:30 a.m. at the entrance to the UT Gardens.

UT Gardens, Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-7151, http://utgardens.tennessee.edu

Pandora's Dream Productions will be a 501(c)3 tax-exempt corporation founded to establish a restaurant/dinner theater in Knoxville, TN. The goal for Pandora's Dream is is to provide a space where people are drawn for more reasons than just the theatre (fine food, good drink, music) and then they can learn about the theatre as well. Pandora's Dream, Vania Smrkovski, and Kristi Stephens Lannon and her husband Patrick Lannon are hosting a backers' party. The event will be held at a private residence and will be an evening of entertainment, food, and beverage. The address will be provided upon purchase of a ticket (see below). Playwright and performance artist Kali Meister will present her original short scene "Episode One: Heal Thyself" with local actors Lisa Hatmaker and Carrie Booher. Also, playwright and actor Harrison Young will present a scene from his in-process full-length play "Online Fighting". There will be magic from Victor Agreda Jr. and his assistant Ashley Wallace and the vocal styling of performer Samantha Hatmaker. Tickets can be purchased online and it's a pay as much as you feel comfortable and can afford to pay for this fabulous night of top-notch entertainment--the money will be used to acquire the theatre's tax exempt status. There is a suggested price of $10.00 to $50.00 for this spectacular night of theatre, fun, wine, food, magic, and song. Please buy tickets in advance of the show on line at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/114125. Seating is general admission, however you can contribute more by buying one of the higher priced tickets. Vania will be announcing the names of the larger donors unless requested otherwise. Directions are posted on the website.

Explore the Appalachian culture and heritage that shaped the novel "Christy" by Catherine Marshall. Join us for an unforgettable vacation this summer. In Townsend, TN. Day and Full Festival Rates available.

ChristyFestâ„¢ is an annual festival held in Townsend, Tennessee to celebrate Christy the novel by Catherine Marshall, as well as the TV series and movies. Each year cast members, producers, writers, directors and crew from both productions come to ChristyFestâ„¢ to share memories, mingle with fans and enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains where the TV Series was filmed in Townsend, TN. The Festival explores related material such as mountain crafts, herbal medicines, music, history and early mountain culture. Events and presentations feature nationally known experts in a variety of subjects of interest to Christy enthusiasts. You can learn more about the Festival in the Information section. http://christyfest.org

At Chilhowee Park - open to the public, discounts available until May 31, pre-register at www.knoxvillebikerally.com. BIKE DEMONSTRATIONS: Harley Davidson, Big V8 Motorcycles from Tennessee, manufacturer Boss Hoss, Trike from California Side Car and Motor Trike, and the premiere of WildKat by Roar Motorcycles for Women (first factory built female motorcycles); MUSIC: Bands include Geneva, Kimberly Cash and many local acts like and Tennessee Shindig, The Parton's, The Wilburn's, Karen Peck, Tony Gore and Sammy Sawyer as Barney Fife; Appearances by Kyle Woods of the "Fast and Furious 5" stunt team, Jerry the Motorman, The Motorcycle Monster, competition bike show, windblown fashion show, more than 150 vendors, stunt shows, drill teams, official Knoxville Biker Rally merchandise, Thursday Bike Night and parade (sponsored in part by Knoxville Harley Davidson). CONTACT: Larry Meservey, (386) 566-9649, larry@knoxvillebikerally.com, www.knoxvillebikerally.com.

7 weeks of camps, June 14 - July 2 and July 12 - August 6
Featuring week long camps in visual arts, crafts, music, dance, model trains, science, hobbies and more for ages preschool through Grade 7. All day or half day camps available for grades 1 through 7 half day for preschool. 9am - 4pm

461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. (865) 482-1074; childrensmuseumofoakridge.org