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

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

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

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

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

Art Market Gallery of Knoxville will spotlight the work of two member artists: clay sculpture by Karen Kyte and paintings by George Rothery. Mr. Rothery, a marine artist who concentrates in oils and acrylics, creates paintings inspired by the South Carolina coast and a nearly lifelong love of the water, sailing and racing. His work is in many public and private collections and has been exhibited nationally. Ms. Kyte creates contemporary, spontaneous sculptures out of clay that are reflections of both who she is and how she sees the world. She says that this particular exhibit is “about the face and figure and how they reveal the sprit.”

The gallery will host a First Friday Reception for the Featured Artists on October 1 from 5:30-9 p.m. with light refreshments and live music performed by jazz and blues vocalist Liz Martin.

Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-6PM; Sunday 1-5PM. For information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net