Calendar of Events

The exhibition includes more than 40 works Bates produced in response to Hurricane Katrina and the devastation it brought to the Gulf Coast. His iconic images capture in dramatic fashion destroyed property and displaced people, as well as the emotional devastation in the wake of this event. Many of the paintings are monumental in scale, including The Storm, a triptych that measures 21 feet in width. In this series, Bates’ paintings affirm both horror and life and serve as powerful reminders of the ability of art to represent the spectrum of human experience.

Bates, a well-known Texas artist who has long chronicled the people and places along the Gulf Coast, is based in Dallas. His work has been presented around the country in solo exhibitions at major galleries and in numerous important group shows.

The Knoxville Museum of Art is the only venue in the eastern United States hosting this exhibition, which is organized by the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, Missouri.

A members-only preview party is scheduled for Thursday, October 28 from 5:30 – 7:30pm and will include a gallery talk by the artist.

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

Market Square Trick-or-Treating
5-7 p.m., Friday, October 29 - A number of Market Square vendors will host trick-or-treating for children. Participating businesses will have a jack o lantern in front of their business. Kids and families are encouraged to trick-or-treat the square and then head to the 100 Block of Gay Street for the Nightmare on Gay Street event.

A Nightmare on Gay Street
5:30 - 10 p.m., Friday, October 29 - The 100 Block of Gay Street and Slamdot will host a monstrous event for the whole family featuring trick-or-treating, a costume contest, ghost stories, Halloween games, creepy critters from Ijams Nature Center, and live performances by We Have a Tradition and Momentum Dance Lab. For more information, visit www.nightmareongaystreet.com.

Halloween on the Plaza
4:45 - 8 pm, Sunday Oct 31 - Enjoy more trick or treating, entertainment and games for the kids at the Mary Costa Plaza, at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. For more information on Halloween on the Plaza, visit http://www.cityofknoxville.org/Press_Releases/Content/2010/0820.asp.

Vibrant art crawl on the last Friday of every month at various locations in downtown Maryville. Coordinated by the Maryville Arts Coalition who has enlisted local businesses of all types to help foster its emerging art scene. Directions: From downtown Knoxville, take Alcoa Hwy past the airport. Veer left at the split (411). Pass the Sun Trust, Food City, and Kroger on your right and take a right on Broadway. Park at either of the two big parking lots on your left. Information: www.maryvilleartwalk.com

Fountain City Art Center Fund Raiser - Murder Mystery Dinner: "Murder at the Juice Joint"
At the Dempster mansion, corner of N. Broaway and Gibbs Dr.
Must dress and act in character, Roarin' Twenties
Advance tickets required: $25 per person; limited to about 60 guests

For information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityart.org, fcartcenter@knology.net

Swing Jazz

Inspired by the jazz music of 1930’-50’s, the Johnson Swingtet draws its muse from the great jazz artists of the past to create one hot swing revue. The Knoxville based Johnson Swingtet is Eugene Johnson on guitar and vocals; Steve Karla on lead guitar; Leo Johnson on guitar, vocals and mandolin; Graham Waldrip on bass, and Andy Bryenton on cello. If you’re a fan of bands like Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France, or current bands like the Red Stick Ramblers or the Time Jumpers, then come hear the Johnson Swingtet. There will be space for dancing at this concert.

In advance: $10 JCA Members, Students, Seniors • $11 General Advance • $6 Children 12 and under. Fees apply. $12 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

As a senior in college, Keith Norris was a youth pastor with his sights set on the seminary. Then he discovered his love of poetry and teaching. Norris, an associate professor of English at Pellissippi State Community College, instead decided to pursue the path of the educator.

The public is invited to hear Norris speak. The free event, which takes place in the Goins Building Auditorium on the Pellissippi Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road, is one of a series of lectures sponsored by the Pellissippi State student organization Gnosis. The public is encouraged to attend. Norris, who teaches literature and reads Bunyan and the Bible, will address the juxtaposition of faith and education. John Bunyan is best known for his 17th century Christian allegory, “Pilgrim’s Progress.”

Gnosis is a service learning club that takes its name from the Greek word meaning “the highest form of knowledge.” The club is an independent organization dedicated to inspiring and mentoring Pellissippi State students with a love of learning. Norris will use “Pilgrim’s Progress” as a springboard, and Christian, the book’s hero, is the focus of his talk.

For more information contact Gnosis sponsors Annie Gray, (865) 694-6492, or David Brown, (865) 539-7149. People with disabilities who need accommodations should contact Ann Satkowiak, (865) 539-7153.
Pellissippi State: 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37932. Information: 865-694-6405, www.pstcc.edu

The Streamliners have a show this Friday night, October 29th, at The Capitol Theater (127 West Broadway, Marryville, TN 37803) in downtown Maryville. It's our annual Halloween party so come in a costume if you'd like (not required). The band will be sporting a 50's look and may even work in a few classics from the decade. If you haven't seen this theater yet you are really missing out. There is a great stage, a very large hardwood dance floor, state of the art lighting and sound, terraced table seating levels, and an authentic 1920's Art Deco lobby. This is an incredibly hip place to dance and watch the band. Come see Knoxville's hottest 15-piece swing dance band perform authentic high-energy arrangements from the greatest big bands of all time. The music of Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Glen Miller, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Jimmy Lunceford, Cab Calloway,and Louis Jordan is presented for dancers and listeners alike in a truly unique and exciting club.

Dance video and film clips start at 7:00. The Streamliners begin at 8:00 and will play until all mojo is exhausted. Be there or be square. Admission is $15 for the general public and $10 for students and KSDA members. The venue has a BYOB policy for a $5 fee (includes use of cups and ice). There is also a full coffee bar and concession stand in the lobby (wi-fi also). Please come support live and swinging big band music in a BEAUTIFUL space. For more info check out the theater's web site at www.bookthecapitol.com.

by Gale Fury Childs; Adapted from The Story of Opal – The Journal of an Understanding Heart by Opal Whiteley. Based on the childhood diary of naturalist Opal Whiteley, the play tells the magical story of a young girl in the Cascade woodlands in early twentieth century Oregon. Surrounded by singing creeks, talking trees, and invisible fairies, Opal’s story charms and educates. Studio Series: Performances will take place in the Lab Theatre. Great for young audiences!

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

28 Oct 2010 at 7:30 pm, 29 Oct 2010 at 8:00PM
30 Oct 2010 at 2:00PM & 8:00PM

Legally Blonde follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take "no" for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. After turning Broadway and MTV hot pink, this “Feel-Good Song and Dance Juggernaut” (New York Magazine) is “The Best New Musical Around!” (WOR).

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com. For tickets: 865-684-1200, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 2 PM

It’s 1961 and all of Maryville, Tennessee is abuzz at it prepares for its annual event, "A Hillbilly Homecoming." You won't want to miss a minute of the parade, the fireworks and, of course, the Miss Belle of the Smokies pageant because all your friends and family will be there! So join us for a toe-tapping, belly-laughing romp as we laugh, love and remember this little slice of Americana in the heart of Blount County. It's a celebration of the times, the event and oh, that hair!

Tickets are $10. Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Tickets are available at the Clayton Center Box Office M-F 10AM-6PM or by phone or online: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

Figurative Association: The Human Form in Clay will feature nine internationally and nationally known ceramic and mixed media artists from six states who use the figure as the main theme in their sculpture. This event grew out of Arrowmont’s successful Utilitarian Clay: Celebrate the Object national symposia held every four years since 1992. Arrowmont’s rich history as a leader in art and craft education includes hosting international and national media related conferences and symposia over the past 45 years. The artist/presenters include Tom Bartel and Janis Mars Wunderlich from Ohio, Robert Brady, and Arthur Gonzalez from California, Debra Fritts from Georgia, Tip Toland and Beth Cavener Stichter from Washington, Lisa Clague from North Carolina and Anne Drew Potter from Indiana. A series of lectures, panel topic discussions, demonstrations and gallery exhibitions celebrating the human form will make up the three-day symposium. Additionally, each artist/presenter has invited an emerging figurative sculptor of their choice to be represented in the Invited Artists Exhibition, which will be one of the highlights of the event. Limited to 200 attendees, symposia and conferences at Arrowmont offer a more relaxed, intimate and focused setting for engaging dialogue, critical discourse and attendee interaction to occur. Registration: 865-436-5860 x33, www.arrowmontfigure.org.

Come and join the spirits for a tour of Downtown Knoxville’s scariest landmarks. The tours which last approximately one and a half hours each, will visit the sites of some of Knoxville’s best kept secrets. Stories for this year include; the legend of Knoxville’s own Frankenstein, Knoxville’s first mass murderer, John Roberts, and the Spirits of the Bijou Theatre. This year’s tour will also include stories of Knoxville’s Market Square and will be about one and a half miles in length. All tours began and end at James White’s Fort located at the intersection of Hill Avenue and Hall of Fame Drive. Ample free parking is available for tour participants at the Fort. Tours will depart at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Each tour will end with a marshmallow roast around the fires at the Fort. Admission for Adults 16 and over will be $8.00 and $6.00 for children ages 6 – 15. Reservations are requested for large groups of 12 or more and may be made by calling the Fort at 525 – 6514.

205 East Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915. Regular tour schedule: Monday - Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (April - December); Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (January - March). Information: 865-525-6514, www.jameswhitesfort.org, jameswhitefort@aol.com