Calendar of Events

By Georg Büchner; Translated by John Mackendrick
How much can one take before one is driven over the edge? Based on a true story, this seminal 19th century satire about murder, madness and social deterioration set the stage for contemporary drama of social change. Performances will take place in the Carousel Theatre. Contains adult themes. Recommended for ages 14 and up.

From Fragment to the World-Stage / International Georg Büchner Symposium Friday, October 15th • 2-5 pm

Post Play Discussion • Sunday, October 17

1714 Andy Holt Avenue on the UT Campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.org

Over 180 of the finest craftspeople from all over the United States demonstrate their skill, answer questions, and offer their unique art for sale. From broom-making to stained glass, the Fair has something for everyone!

July 16-24 and October 7-23. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Admission: $6 adults, children 12 and under free. Music shows at 12, 2, and 4 pm - Sundays at 12 and 2 pm.

At the Gatlinburg Convention Center, Traffic Light #8. Information: 865-436-7479, www.craftsmenfair.com

Acclaimed East Tennessee novelist Amy Greene will be talking about how to find inspiration for writing a book at the meeting of the Knoxville Writers’ Guild. Greene’s discussion will be centering on her recently-published novel, Bloodroot, from which she’ll also read.

KWG meets the first Thursday of each month at the Laurel Theater at the corner of Laurel Avenue and 16th Street (in Fort Sanders) at 7:00 p.m. Visitors are welcome, and a $1 donation is requested at the door. The building is handicapped accessible. For more information, contact Jeff Gordon, 865-330-3606, www.knoxvillewritersguild.org

With lots of hands-on activities, from pottery making and singing school to guitar workshops and clogging lessons, we offered enthusiastic students countless opportunities for Learning, Observing, and Participating! And thousands of students were thrilled to see live eagles and other birds of prey from the acclaimed American Eagle Foundation!

Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Hwy., Clinton, TN 37716 (16 miles north of Knoxville at I-75, exit 122, then one mile east). Open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Information: 865-494-7680, www.museumofappalachia.org

Marx ("Right Here Waiting," "Endless Summer Nights") and Scannell ("You’re a God," "Everything You Want") collaborated on 2008’s Duo, a compilation album available exclusively through RichardMarx.com and at their concerts together. Their concert will feature songs and stories from each in the intimate setting of the Bijou.

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

Vox Arcana is a new music trio organized by percussionist Tim Daisy, and includes two mainstays from the Chicago improvised music scene: James Falzone on clarinet and Fred Lonberg-Holm on cello and electronics. The tightly structured compositions are written for the purpose of investigating the dynamic between thematic material and open improvisation, and how these elements can affect the overall shape and character of each composition.

The general conception behind the music is the confluence of contemporary musical techniques with the freedom and flexibility of an improvising ensemble.

The compositions are inspired by various schools of experimental music, these include: the wave of composers working in New York in the 1950’s and beyond led by John Cage, Earl Brown, and Morton Feldman , each of which helped redefine the avant-garde with their radical philosophies and non-traditional instruments, two of the pioneers of minimalism, including Lamonte Young ,(primarily for his static approach to time as people then knew it, his time capsule like philosophy, not waiting for the next thing to happen but enjoying what is happening in the present), and Terry Riley for his philosophy of repetition as a musical structure. In addition some of the innovators from Chicago’s AACM including violinist/violist Leroy Jenkins , multi-reed player Anthony Braxton, and pianist,composer Muhal Richard Abrams.

Adding to these musical influences, a great deal of inspiration comes from the world of visual art. This includes the kinetic sculptural machines of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely, American Robert Rauschenberg’s ‘combine’ paintings and his use of non
traditional materials in innovative combinations, and the wall drawings of American Sol Lewitt, whose work straddled the line between minimalism and conceptualism and whose focused use of line and shape correlates with my own sense of rhythm and melody.

Follow this link to hear a sample track from their self released cd:http://www.cineacqua.com/musicisti/tim/timothy_daisy.html

$5 admission
627 N Central St, Knoxville TN. 865.386.8848

Get a chance to meet nationally-renowned children's poet Jack Prelutsky, author of beloved books including Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant, A Pizza the Size of the Sun, and The Dragons are Singing Tonight, among many others. Knoxville Symphony Orchestra is teaming up with Knox County Public Library, and UT's Center for Children’s and Young Adult Literature to present the esteemed author to East Tennessee for a series of events for all ages. Prelutsky will make several public appearances around town the starting October 6. For over 30 years, Jack Prelutsky’s inventive poems have inspired legions of children to fall in love with poetry. His outrageously silly poems have tickled even the most stubborn funny bones, while his darker verses have spooked countless late-night readers. Prelutsky has written more than 40 children’s books, often working with well-known illustrators such as Garth Williams, Arnold Lobel, and Marilyn Hafner. Prelutsky has also edited collections of poetry for children, including The 20th Century Children’s Poetry Treasury. Prelutsky served as the Poetry Foundation’s Children’s Poet Laureate from 2006 to 2008.

Maestro Lucas Richman of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra collaborated with Prelutsky on his latest collection of poems, Behold The Bold Umbrellaphant, The collaboration provides a musical setting for 17 different characters in the anthology, and will be featured in the KSO's Family Concert on Oct. 10 in celebration of their 75th anniversary.

Prelutsky studied classical music when he was younger and also worked as a busboy, furniture mover, folk singer, and cab driver before he became a writer. He claims that he hated poetry in grade school because of the way it was taught, and has spent his career making poetry children will love.

Schedule:
An Evening with Jack Prelutsky (free) - October 6, 7:00 p.m.
Cox Auditorium of the Alumni Memorial Building (parking available in Lot 9)
Presented by the Center for Children's and Young Adult Literature at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Continuing education certificates are available for this presentation.

Family Performance (free) - October 9, 2 p.m. at Lawson McGhee Library

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Family Concert - October 10, 2 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre. Tickets available online at www.knoxvillesymphony.com or by calling (865) 291-3310

Other Book Signings:
October 7, 11-11:30 a.m. at Story Time Smart Toys and Books
October 7, 5-6 p.m. at Carpe Librum Booksellers
October 8, 7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble

For more information on the Library event, please contact Mary Pom Claiborne, (865) 215-8767/640-4146. For more information on the KSO Family Concert, please contact the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra at (865) 291-3310.

Sponsored By: MENC (The National Association for Music Education) & The University of Tennessee; Co-Sponsored By: Ready For the World

Featuring:
• Performances & Sessions
African, African American, Appalachian, Caribbean, Chinese, Irish, Iraqi, Korean, Mexican American, Native American, Scottish, and others
• A visit to the Museum of Appalachia
• Folk Dancing
and more!

Wednesday-Friday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (or by appointment)

Additional dates: November 3-6, December 1-4, January 5-8, February 2-5, March 2-5, April 6-9, May 4-7

Description: Free tours are provided for up to three Knox County students (with paying adult) during the first week of every month during the calendar school year.
Advance reservations required? YES
How to obtain admission: Visitors should contact the Mabry-Hazen House at 865-522-8661 or email mabryhazenhouse@gmail.com.
Contact: Calvin Chappelle, 865-522-8661, mabryhazenhouse@gmail.com
1711 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915 | www.mabryhazen.com

Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Additional dates: November 2-6, November 30 - December 4, February 1-5, March 1-5, April 5-9, May 3-7

Free tours are provided for up to three Knox County students ages 5-18 (per paying adult) during the first week of every month during the school year (except January). Tours are given at the top of every hour between 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Advance reservations required? NO
How to obtain admission: Visitors should stop by the Blount Mansion Visitor’s Center and see a staff member to purchase tickets. Must mention Penny Performances and provide proof of Knox County residency to receive $0.01 admission.
Contact: Ashleigh Oatts, 865-525-2375, educationcoordinator@blountmansion.org
200 W. Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37901 | www.blountmansion.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