Calendar of Events

Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9AM-5PM; Saturday-Monday, 1-4PM. For information: 865-482-1441, www.oakridgeartcenter.org

For two decades, Margaret Cho has stood on stage, screen and page, spouting some of the raunchiest, wittiest and most socially charged humor around. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see her in Knoxville.

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

Matt has performed with acts such as The Roan Mountain Hilltoppers. The Old Crow Medicine Show, the Hackensaw Boys, Leroy Troy, Chris Sharp and the Old Time Serenaders. Currently, Matt performs solo most of the time and “trades on about anything” to make ends meet. “I just try to be honest and go out there and play music and trade around. I’ve been fortunate to play with a lot of big names… It ain’t that I’m anything great, by no means… I just play old music the way that I hear it in my head and that’s the way it comes out.”

Advance tickets are: $10 JCA Members, Students, Seniors • $11 General Advance • $6 Children 12 and under. Fees apply. Tickets (if available) will also be sold at the door the night of the event for $12. 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

The Pope Benedict XVI Schola proudly presents “Sacred Choral Music from Byrd to Bruckner” at Holy Ghost Church in Knoxville. The Schola’s repertory includes Renaissance polyphony, Gregorian chant, and other sacred music. Schola members come from churches throughout Knoxville, and the group’s director is Mary C. Weaver. Organist Charles Walden will also perform. The concert is free, and donations will be gratefully accepted.

The Pope Benedict XVI Schola rehearses on Thursday evenings at Holy Ghost Church and welcomes singers ages 16 and up. Holy Ghost Church is located at 1041 N. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. For more information, visit www.b16schola.org, call 865-437-8620, or e-mail mary@b16schola.org.

A group of local artists who work in clay will be offering their handmade clay pieces for sale to the public. The one-of-a-kind, unique artwork will be as diverse as the 20- plus women artists who will be represented. This is a great opportunity to start your holiday shopping and find that special gift. An opening reception will be held Friday, November 19, 2010 from 5:30 - 8:00 at 6512 Deane Hill Dr. (The Office of Lewis Group Architects) The show/sale will continue Saturday, November 20 from 9:00 - 4:00.

Das Rheingold by Richard Wagner
Encore from Teatro alla Scala, Milan, Italy

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

This show will feature primarily oils and watercolors and will be judged. Guild members encourage everyone to attend the reception or at least come by the Center to view the exhibition. Reception November 12, 6:30-8:30 PM.

Also featuring Knox County Schools Student Art Exhibit: Bearden High & Middle, Cedar Bluff Middle, A. L. Lotts Elem., Cedar Bluff Elem., Rocky Hill Elem., and West Hills Elem.

Closed Dec 20 - Jan 3 for Christmas Holidays. 213 Hotel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37918. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityart.com

The Fountain City Art Guild and Fountain City Art Gallery proudly present the 2010 Annual Holiday show and sale. Guild members will display a diverse range of paintings from watercolors to acrylics, oils and mixed media. Free and open to the public. Opening reception Friday, November 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 9AM-5PM; Wednesday & Friday, 10AM-5PM; Saturday, 9AM-1PM. For information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityart.org; www.fountaincityartguild.com

This month’s show features the oil paintings of Cindy Cutting and the furniture of Stephen Shankles.

Townsend Artisan Gallery, 7277 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend, TN 37882. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5PM, Sunday 12-5PM. Information: 865-448-8018, www.townsendartisangallery.com

Opening reception Friday, November 5, 6-9 pm
Daniel Maw - Artist, Illustrator, Cartoonist - www.danielmaw.com

Unarmed Merchants, 129 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12-7PM. Information: 865-549-5769, www.unarmedmerchants.com

The UT Downtown Gallery is proud to present the third 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 Jered Sprecher who joined the faculty in 2006, and New York artist Carrie Moyer, who taught at UT during the fall semester, 2001. Carrie Moyer will give a lecture, sponsored by UT School of Art's
VASDCO committee, November 4, 2010 at 7:00pm in the Art & Architecture Building, Room 109.

Please join us for a First Friday Opening reception with the artists November 5 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

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