Calendar of Events

Although they have danced in prestigious places such as the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and in faraway locations such as Norway, the United Kingdom, Sri Lanka, and Singapore, the professional nonprofit Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble will dance for pennies Sun., Oct. 3, at the amphitheatre in World’s Fair Park, Knoxville. The Ensemble will perform and feature other outstanding child artists. Up to three children will be admitted to the performance for one penny each when accompanied by a paying adult, whose ticket will be only $6.

Irena Linn, artistic director of the TCDE, says, “After several years of absence on the amphitheatre stage, we decided to rent that theatre, since it has a wonderful atmosphere.”

Contact: Irena Linn, 865-584-9636, wilsoar@gmail.com, www.tcdedance.org, www.dancersstudioknoxville.com

This is a Penny Performance event for Knox County students ages 5-18. Visit www.penny4arts.com for more information.

Featuring Joey DeFrancesco. Renowned the world over as one of the greatest saxophone players of all-time, David Sanborn spans the genres of rock ’n’ roll, R&B, pop and jazz and has helped define the sax’s modern sound. Special guest Joey DeFrancesco is the finest jazz organist in the world.

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

FREE and open to the public.

At the Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg., 1408 Middle Drive on the UT campus. Please check the web site or call the day of the event for updates or cancellations: 865-974-5678, www.music.utk.edu/events

FREE and open to the public.

At 32 Alumni Memorial Bldg., 1408 Middle Drive on the UT campus. Please check the web site or call the day of the event for updates or cancellations: 865-974-5678, www.music.utk.edu/events

Crescent Bend House & Gardens, 2728 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919. For information: 865-637-3163, Brett@CrescentBend.net.

Over 10 nurseries specializing in herbs, native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees; garden-related items, herbal soaps, pottery and recycled art; food from local vendors; children’s activities; music, and more!
www.ijams.org; 865-577-4717

at the Historic Candoro Marble Building!

4450 Candora Ave (from Henley Bridge go South on Chapman Look for Signs)

Music All Day - Jambalaya Cook-off ($50 prize 384-1273 to enter) - History Galore

Great Cajun and Southern Food! Cooking by Pap Cajun

MC’ed by Red Hickey! Music by,

Jeff Barbra and Sarah Pirkle, Andy Pickle, Mitchell WK, Greg Horne, Shakey & The Wandering Eyes, Rose Hawley &Terry
Phillips, Sorry for Nuthin, The Driftin Lonesomes, and an Open Mic

Learn about Vestal & the Marble Industry.
Bring Stories & Artifacts to Share !

$5 Suggested Donation
Kids Under 12 years FREE
Includes Historic Building Tour!

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

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

With an artist reception on Friday, October 1, 5-9 PM

At Bliss Home, 29 Market Square, downtown Knoxville. www.ryanblairart.com

This will be a new production of the classic tale, designed and conceived by Carroll Freeman and Brian Salesky. Fast-rising Korean star Jin-Won Park will make her U.S. stage debut as the innocent Butterfly, condemned by the Japanese culture of early 1900 for choosing to forsake family and community and marry a reckless American naval officer, when the heartbreaking story is staged at the historic Tennessee Theatre on Friday, October 1 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, October 3 at 2:30 PM. Brian Salesky, now in his sixth year as Knoxville Opera’s Executive Director, is expanding his artistic vision by co-creating and constructing a dramatic new set for the well-known opera. “It is thrilling to see the new set take shape in our studio” says Salesky. “The unique production includes a massive 17’ high Japanese torii gate, a 60” gong, flying shōji screens and an imposing Kabuki character not usually presented in Butterfly.”

Friday, October 1, at 8:00 pm and Sunday, October 3, at 2:30 pm. At the Tennessee Theatre. For more information: 865-524-0795, www.knoxvilleopera.com

Wednesday, September 29, 6:30 PM - The full Orchestra dress rehearsal is part of the Penny Performance program for Knox County students ages 5-18. Visit www.penny4arts.com for more information.