Calendar of Events

The event will be held Sat. October 2nd from 10am to 5pm and Sun. October 3rd from 11am to 4pm. Old-time country fair showcasing fine antiques, arts, crafts, plants & gardens, historic demonstrations, music, food, and more. A family event with special activities for children.

Ramsey House Plantation, 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Open year around (except Mondays & Holidays). For information: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org

In Market Square.

Market Square District Association, PO Box 2263, Knoxville, TN 37901. Information: knoxvillemarketsquare@gmail.com, www.knoxvillemarketsquare.com

Ottawa Valley Fiddle Music
Born and raised in Pembroke, Ontario, April grew up in an area with a rich, distinctive musical and stepdancing tradition shaped by the diverse roots of the immigrants drawn to the region’s lumber camps. A performer since early childhood, she launched her professional career by winning the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Championship and Canadian Open Fiddle Championship. She has since applied her formidable technique to encompass a wide range of styles. Her albums include Verchuosity (2001), From Where I Stand (2003) and Take me Back (2005) all on Rounder. April was featured at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

In advance: $13 JCA Members, Students, Seniors • $14 General Advance • $8 Children 12 and under. Fees apply. $15 General Admission at the door.
Jubilee Community Arts, 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. For information: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org. For tickets: 865-523-7521, www.KnoxTIX.com

A unique historic setting, great food and drink, home-grown but nationally-known entertainment, and auction items you won’t find anywhere else. What’s not to love? Make plans now to attend. The event is presented at the fabulous L&N Station, a historic gem in downtown Knoxville, and features a full buffet dinner with complimentary wine. East Tennessee’s own Robinella, with her sweet-honey vocals and fabulous band, will get you in a party mood!

Knox Heritage: 865-523-8008, www.knoxheritage.org

Dr. George Schweitzer, a nationally known genealogy lecturer and author, will teach a class on Internet Genealogy. This member-only class will help you navigate the Internet to find the most common and efficient resources for genealogy research, show you how to use this resource effectively, as well as provide you with tips on researching your family heritage. This class is limited to 25 people and will be held at the East Tennessee Historical Society, Knoxville. Reservations are required to ensure each person has access to the computers: khodges@EastTennesseePBS.org or 865-595-0222.

Ride leaves at 10 a.m. (free safety checks start at 9 a.m.)
Location: corner of Central Ave and Baxter Ave
Please join us for this special celebration ride. Not only is the ride turning 10 this year, but Knoxville just got named a Bicycle Friendly Community!
(http://www.knoxtrans.org/meetings/releases/pr_bfc_bronze.pdf) This is an extremely hard award to get, and comes after getting just Honorable Mention twice.

Please note we are starting from a different location due to many events downtown that morning. We'll tour Old North, Parkridge, the Old City and Mechanicsville. Free parking is available at the Knox Central building, 1000 N. Central, corner of Central and Baxter.

As always, all ages and skill levels welcome, and helmets required.
More details and the route map available.
http://www.knoxtrans.org/bikeride/index.htm

Participants will receive cards good for discounts are several nearby
businesses: Magpies, Time Warp Tearoom and Freezo. When we return to the start location, the Happy Hollerpalooza festival will be getting underway so you can join in the fun! Bring all your family and friends to see how much fun bicycling can be!

Please join us for an Artists Reception on Saturday, October 2 from 4-6 pm featuring New Paintings by Susan S. Birdwell and New Clay Sculpture by Evelyn Bryant.

7277 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN, 37882. Info: 865-448-8018, www.townsendartisangallery.com

Have you ever wondered what Knoxville Zoo animals do at night? Come find out at Bedtime with the Beasts and see the zoo in a whole new way. It is something your family will be talking about for years. The price is $35.00 for zoo members and $40.00 for non-members. Bedtime with the Beasts is open to children ages six and up with an accompanying adult. Pre-registration and payment is required. Call Roz at 865-637-5331 ext. 352 for more information or email rgorzeman@knoxville-zoo.org

Knoxville Zoo, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. Open every day except Christmas. For information: 865-637-5331, www.knoxville-zoo.org

East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Museum hours: Monday-Friday: 9AM-4PM; Saturday: 10AM-4PM; Sunday: 1-5PM. For information: 865-215-8824, www.easttnhistory.org

Elementary Art Exhibition

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM; Friday, 10AM-8PM; Sunday, 1-5PM. For information: 865-934-2036, www.knoxart.org

The UT Downtown Gallery is proud to present the second in a series of fall exhibitions. Featured will be the art of a current member of the UT School of Art faculty and a former participant in the Visiting Artist in Residence program.
This month we are featuring, recent paintings by UT Professor of painting Marcia Goldenstein who joined the faculty in 1976, and New York artist Julia Jacquette, who taught at UT during the falll semester, 1995. Julia Jacquette will give a lecture, sponsored by UT School of Art's VASDCO committee, September 30, 2010 at 7:00pm in the Art & Architecture Building, Room 109.

Please join us for a First Friday Opening reception with the artists October 1 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. Admission is free and the public is welcome.

UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Wednesday-Friday: 11AM - 6PM; Saturday: 10AM - 3PM. For information: 865-673-0802, http://web.utk.edu/~downtown

Knoxville artist and colorist Melanie Wood documents beauty as she sees it and offers to us a message of joy. www.melaniewoodart.com

Hanson Fine Art & Craft Gallery, 5607 Kingston Pk, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM-5:30PM; Saturday 10AM-5PM. For information: 865-584-6097, www.hansongallery.com