Calendar of Events

Twenty AGTV artists display and sell their work in a festive Christmas setting. No items are priced over $200. The event and reception are free to the public!

At Chota Center in Tellico Village.
Art Guild of Tellico Village: 865-274-6394, www.tellicoartguild.org

Just in time for Holiday gifting, 21 artists of the Art Guild of Tellico Village will be offering their beautiful wares to the public. Music and Christmas decor will set the mood and light refreshments will be served. Each artist will be on hand to speak with people and explain their craft. Featured will be original paintings & reproductions in several different media, pottery, jewelry, gourd art, photography, fused glass, porcelain painting, woodturning, portraiture and fiber art. This sale is unique in that nothing will be priced above $200. Sales will be by cash or check.

At the Chota Recreation Center, 145 Awohili Drive in Loudon.

By Barbara Robinson. Join us for a laughter-filled, heart-warming evening and remember the true reason for the season!

Crossville, TN. Information: 931-484-5000; www.ccplayhouse.com

Join us for four magical days of decorating, entertaining, and unique gifts!
Thurs & Sat 10-6, Fri 10-8, Sun 1-5.
5400 Homberg Drive, Knoxville. 865-588-0274, www.southernmarketshops.com

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

Additional dates: 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

Ms. Fitch paints wooden furniture and toys with colorful, whimsical patterns that bring smiles to adults and children alike. Mr. Gebhart is a nature and landscape photographer who draws much of his inspiration from the Smoky Mountains. He endeavors to initiate the viewer to make a connection with the natural world around them. A First Friday Reception for the Featured Artists is planned for November 5th from 5:30-9 p.m. with complimentary refreshments and live Celtic music performed by Gil Draper.

Starting in November, the gallery will offer hand-made ornaments for sale to benefit the Community School of the Arts, a non-profit program that provides free instruction in music, visual arts, modern dance and drama to children from underserved areas of Knox County.

Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Special Holiday Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday, 11am-6pm & Sunday 1-5 pm. For information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net

String quartets from The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will travel to local libraries during the month of November to read stories and play music for pre-school aged children as part of the orchestra’s Story Time Program. The theme for this season’s program is Happy Birthday KSO! The program will open with a reading of the KSO’s recently published book Better Than Cookies, As Good As Cake, written by KSO cellist Stacy Nickell Miller. Pre-school children will then learn about the “treats” that animals eat in The Wide-Mouthed Frog, hear Dr. Seuss’s Happy Birthday To You! and join in wishing the KSO a happy 75th birthday! These performances will help to highlight the connections between music and literacy and introduce the string instruments to young audience members. All Story Time performances are FREE and open to the public.

November 2 10:00 AM Burlington Library
November 3 11:00 AM Karns Library
November 5 10:30 AM Powell Library
November 5 4:00 PM Cedar Bluff Library
November 9 10:30 AM Sequoyah Library
November 10 11:00 AM Halls Library
November 12 10:15 AM Fountain City Library
November 13 11:00 AM Borders Books (Deane Hill Shopping Center)

Information: 865-291-3310; www.knoxvillesymphony.com

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

Additional dates: 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

Artist Reception is Friday, November 12th from 7-9pm
Refreshments Provided

Red Line Gallery, 11519 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-6PM. For information: 865-288-0277, www.redlinegallery.net

UT Art Education & Knox County Schools Full Service School Project

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 Clayton Center for the Arts on the Maryville College campus presents “Distant Conversations: Paintings of Marcia Goldenstein and Tom Riesing”. The exhibition in the Clayton Center’s Blackberry Farm Gallery features paintings by Marcia Goldenstein, a professor at UT’s School of Art, and Tom Reising, chair of the Department of Art at Ball State University. A reception will be held Nov. 22 from 6-8 p.m.

Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Information: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

By Connie Ray & Alan Bailey. Country holiday songs blend with traditional favorites, including handbells and Christmas ornaments. A joyful, funny, touching, and heartwarming show! Playing for the 11th season.

Crossville, TN. Information: 931-484-5000; www.ccplayhouse.com