Calendar of Events

The Queen of Spades by Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Encore from the Gran Teatre del Liceu

At Carmike Wynnsong 16 Theatres, 200 North Peters Rd, Knoxville, 37923. Information: 865-691-0948, www.operaincinema.com

In association with the Better English Fund, Writers in the Library, Ready for the World, the Fern and Manfred Steinfeld Judaic Studies Program, and the Commission for Women. All events are free and open to the public.

October 17
"The Art of Blessing the Day" - Poetry
7 p.m., Temple Beth El, 3037 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

October 18
Informal Chat with Marge Piercy
3 p.m., 1210-1211 McClung Tower, UT campus
"Poetry of Jewish Identity,"
Marge Piercy, 7 p.m., University Center Auditorium

For more information: Marilyn Kallet, Director, Creative Writing Program
mkallet@utk.edu, 865-974-6947

Free reception and concert at the Knoxville Museum of Art,
 featuring faculty members Fay Adams, Shelley Binder, Daniel Cloutier, Lorraine DiSimone, Patrick Harvey, Cathy Leach, Sande MacMorran, Shaun Schuetz, Calvin Smith, and Margie Stephens; graduate assistant TJ Perry; and an original work by Brendan McConville.

*3:00 p.m. - Join the performers for light refreshments and enjoy the music of our UT Student Chamber Ensembles

4:00 p.m. - Faculty Chamber Music Concert

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 Worlds Fair Park Drive
865-974-5678, www.music.utk.edu/events

Presenting HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD IN TEN MINUTES OR LESS. With the support of TN Arts Commission, this workshop/production is free to the public. The six day workshop is being taught by DOUGLAS STEWART, Ed.D, an author, playwright, director and performer. He is a board member of Senior Theatre USA, and an Honorary Board Member of the Santa Fe (New Mexico) Playhouse. His plays have won several competitive awards. His preferred themes are in the areas of social relations, global environment, and our rapidly changing cultural values and behaviors. He has conducted theater workshops for actors, directors, and playwrights in all three of these subject areas. His special interest and focus is in working in these areas with senior performers and playwrights. The workshop will be taught in day and evening sessions.

The plays will be performed November 12 & 13 at The Mason Jar, 1241 Armstrong Avenue, Knoxville. The workshop and performances are FREE but donations are appreciated.

Wild Thyme Players: 865-932-6738, brandonslocum @ gmail.com

Celebrating the Human Form. In the Sandra J. Blain Galleries. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. For information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org

Based on the novel by Roald Dahl. In fairy tales, witches always wear silly black hats. And black cloaks. And they ride on broomsticks. But this is not a fairy tale. This play is about REAL witches. REAL witches dress in ordinary clothes and look very much like ordinary women. They live in ordinary houses, and they work in ordinary jobs. That is why they are so hard to catch.

Performances: October 15 through 31, 2010. Located at 800 Tyson Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-599-5284, www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com, info@childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

Fall is in the air and it’s almost time to celebrate with your little monster at Knoxville’s largest Halloween event! BOO! at the Zoo presented by U.S. Cellular® kicks off ten nights of safe and not-too-scary Halloween fun beginning Friday and Saturday, October 15 and 16 and continuing Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 21-24 and 28-31, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. each evening. BOO! at the Zoo, a Halloween tradition for 24 years, is a family event featuring devilishly good music and games at the Monster Mash tent in The Clayton Family Kids Cove, your favorite costumed characters throughout the zoo, and the only “haunted” carousel in East Tennessee, the Scary-Go-Round. It wouldn’t be Halloween without the trick-or-treating! One of the highlights of BOO! at the Zoo is the BOO! Trail, where little trick-or-treaters can fill their bag with goodies as they make their way through the zoo. Enjoy some fun activities along the way with knoxmoms.com too. And you never know who you’ll encounter at BOO! at
the Zoo; each night will feature a variety of entertainment, from belly dancers and
jugglers to a Cinderella princess and out-of-this-world STAR WARS and Star Trek
characters. For updated information about each evening’s activities, visit the zoo’s
Facebook page at www.facebook.com/knoxvillezoo. Boo! at the Zoo tickets are $6 per person. Children under 2 are admitted free. Parking is $5. Tickets are available at in advance by phone at 865.637.5331, online at www.knoxville-zoo.org, or at the zoo’s ticket office during regular zoo hours.

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

A series of eerie one-act plays by Don Nigro.

Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37917. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $10 plus fees for Thursday & Sunday; $15 plus fees for Friday & Saturday. For information: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com. For tickets: 865-523-7521, www.KnoxTIX.com

by Victor Gialanella from the novel by Mary Shelley. This classic tale of horror and suspense details the ill-fated experiments of young Dr. Frankenstein as he gives life to a creature both hideous and touching. Adhering more closely to the original novel than did the famous motion picture versions, the play blends moments of brooding terror and sudden shock with questions of morality and the dangers of unrestrained scientific inquiry. RSCC Playmakers, Roane State Theatre, Harriman. ($7/10 Student /General Admission)

October 14-16, 21-23 at 7 pm
October 17 & 24 at 2 pm (matinee)
October 29-31 at The Square Room, Market Square
October 29 & 30, 7 pm & 10 pm
October 31, 10 pm

http://www.roanestate.edu/theatre; (865) 354-3000

The fall Porch Sale runs for about two weeks and features outdated stock, seconds, student crafts and unjuried work by members of the Craft Center. It’s a great way to get great deals on handmade crafts. AACC is a nonprofit center that has promoted traditional artists and crafts in the East Tennessee area for 40 years. 865-494-9854; www.appalachianarts.net

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