Calendar of Events

The UT Downtown Gallery is proud to present the work of American Illustrator, Walter Haskell Hinton (1886-1980). This collection of work includes original drawings, watercolors, and oil paintings representing an array of clients and subject matter during his prolific career as an illustrator. Some of Mr. Hinton’s clients include, Outdoor Life Magazine, Sports Afield Magazine, Mammoth Western Magazine, The John Deere and Company, Fairmont Railways, and Washington National Insurance Co.

An exhibition catalog of Mr. Hinton’s work will be available for sale at the Downtown Gallery. The catalog highlights Mr. Hinton’s illustartions of the Popular American West.
For more information about Mr. Hinton and his career please visit: www.walterhaskellhinton.com

Please join us for a First Friday Opening reception December 3 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

Hallah Art Presents “Winter Wonder”, a collection of new work by Hallah John Paul Boltik, and featuring original Hallah Art pendants created by Headstock Studios in Asheville, NC. "Winter Wonder" opens with a reception on Friday December 3rd, 7:30-10:30pm at 5201 Kingston Pike Suite 7 Knoxville, TN. The exhibit runs from December 3rd through December 31st.

Self taught fine artist, Hallah John Paul Boltik, specializes in abstract floralism and disappearing wilderness landscapes. He works primarily with oils and acrylics on canvas and wood incorporating three dimensional and carving techniques in his work. “Hallah”, as his works are signed, also paints on reclaimed materials including wood, slate, brick, stone and tile.

The Art Market Gallery of Knoxville will spotlight the work of two member artists, Fran Thie and Roger Kroll. The Gallery will host a First Friday Reception for the Featured Artists on Friday, December 3 from 5:30-9:00 PM with light refreshments.

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

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present a new exhibition of thirteen paintings entitled “Fw: Fw: Re: Zek” by award-winning Slovenian artists, opening Friday, December 3, at 5:00 PM in the Balcony of the Emporium Center. The works on exhibit are printed on lenticular panels, giving the illusion of depth and animation as the image is viewed from different angles. Examples of lenticular printing include prizes given in Cracker Jack snack boxes that showed flip and animation effects such as winking eyes, and modern advertising graphics that change their message depending on the viewing angle. The Zek Crew brings that process to the art of painting. Not only are the paintings unique, but so too are the eight artists featured in the exhibition. The young painters are all former graffiti and street artists who are part of a creative collective known as the Zek Crew. Formed in Ljubljana, Slovenia in 2001, the Zek Crew members turned their talents for street graffiti into a design cooperative, and their members now include graphic and industrial designers, typographers, illustrators, an architect and a VJ. The Zek Crew is best known for its award-winning internet comic generator, the Stripgenerator. In 2009, Zek Crew was recognized for its custom-made billboards, winning the prestigious Grand Brumen Award at the Fourth Biennial of Slovene Visual Communication. The members have been the focus of numerous exhibitions and graffiti events across Europe, including Italy’s Biennale of Young Artists in 2008 and Belgrade Design Week in 2009. For more information on the Zek Crew, visit www.zek.si.

“Fw: Fw: Re: Zek” will be displayed in the Balcony at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, from December 3-23, 2010. An opening reception will take place as part of First Friday activities on December 3 from 5:00-9:00 PM. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with additional hours on Saturday, December 4, from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM as part of the Emporium Holiday Extravaganza. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543 or visit www.knoxalliance.com.

Based on the novel by Valentine Davies.

Friday, Dec. 3, 10, 17 at 7 PM;
Saturday, Dec. 4, 11, 18 at 1 PM and 5 PM;
Sunday, Dec. 5, 12 at 3 PM;
Thursday, Dec. 9, 16 at 7 PM;

Located at 800 Tyson Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-599-5284, www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com, info@childrenstheatreknoxville.com.
downtown Knoxville.

Sponsored by Dewhirst Properties, Yee-Haw Industries, Fisher Tire, & Metro Pulse
Featuring unique, locally-crafted housewares, apparel, & accessories

15 Market Square

Dates & Hours: Dec. 3rd-5th & 10th-12th (Friday - Sunday of each weekend)
Fri. 12-9, Sat. 10-9, Sun. 1-5

The opening reception will begin at 5:00pm on Friday, Dec. 3rd.
Visit http://duchesscraft.com/ for more info.

by E.T.A Hoffman, music by Peter Tchaikovsky
Christmas’ most beloved ballet completely narrated and primarily performed by children. Roane County’s favorite Christmas tradition. Arts in Motion Dance Studio, RSCC Theatre, Harriman. Tickets are $15 and available in advance and at the door (when available). For best seating, buy in advanced ticket. Tickets go on sale on Saturday, October 23, 10 am, at Kingston Arts in Motion. For tickets call (865) 376-0295.

December 3 & 4, 7 pm
December 5, 2 pm

http://www.roanestate.edu/theatre

The Monroe Consort and soloists from the Monroe Area Opera will be performing Handel's oratorio "The Messiah" on Saturday December 4th and Sunday December 5th. The Saturday performance will be at 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary of Keith Memorial Methodist Church, 600 Madison Avenue in Athens. The Sunday performance will be at 3:00 PM in the Brown Intermediate School Auditorium, 135 Sterrett Street, Sweetwater. All tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. A special performance for area public school students will take place at Brown Intermediate School at 12:30 on Friday December 3rd. The performers will be wearing 18th Century costumes. Soloists include Sopranos Nancy Owens and Savannah Roberts, Countertenor Kyle Renfro, Mezzo-sopranos Judy Maiuri and Laura Laurence, Tenor Grae Taylor and Bass Josh Gettinger. Dr. Douglas H. Manley will accompany and Dr. Karel J. Bouse will conduct.

Monroe Area School for the Performing Arts / Monroe Area Opera: 423-351-9013, www.masparts.org

The Arts & Culture Alliance is delighted to announce the 7th annual Emporium Holiday Extravaganza on December 3 & 4: a two-day celebration featuring handmade gifts, live performances, and holiday cheer in downtown Knoxville! The Arts & Culture Alliance ignites Knoxville’s holiday spirit by hosting an enticing array of unique holiday gifts from nearly 30 local artists and museum gift shops as well as current works by many of Knoxville’s finest performing arts groups. As always, admission is free!

The Alliance invites the public and downtown workers to wait for the WIVK Santa Claus Parade by browsing the merchandise of local artists on Friday, December 3, beginning at 11:00 AM. Handmade gifts include: pure silver and sterling jewelry, chainmaille, natural gemstone and freshwater pearl jewelry, functional and sculptural ceramics and serving dishes, mixed media pieces, art glass mosaics, ornaments, regional books, paintings, drawings, pet portraits, prints, note cards, and more! The Extravaganza continues until 9:00 PM as part of First Friday with holiday entertainment including the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra string quartet, the Knoxville Opera, the Knoxville Chamber Chorale, the Knoxville Children's Choir, Circle Modern Dance, and Smoky Mountain Harmony Show Chorus. On Saturday, December 4, from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, the Emporium Center again hosts a variety of festive activities. Enjoy free lunch on Friday and Saturday with a $10 Extravaganza purchase! View a list of participating artists at www.knoxalliance.com.

The Alliance will also sell Culture Cash: cash-equivalent certificates redeemable with most of Knoxville’s arts and culture organizations. Culture Cash is a unique gift that supports the work of local artists and arts and cultural organizations. The Emporium Holiday Extravaganza takes place at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street (corner of Gay/Jackson). Extravaganza hours are Friday, December 3, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM and Saturday, December 4, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543 or visit www.knoxalliance.com.

03 Dec 2010 at 8:00 pm
4 Dec 2010 at 2:00PM
4 Dec 2010 at 8:00PM

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

This First Friday the 3rd from 6-9pm and Saturday the 4th from 1-9pm, A1LabArts will have their annual fund raising exhibition , “10”. Work for purchase will include over 15 different local artists. In addition to getting your most unique holiday shopping done, you can see some short films and catch a live show by Every Man A King (a local band). All sales from this exhibition go to support local artists and a local art group, A1LabArts.

A1LabArts: Exhibitions at the Fireproof Storage Building, 201 Randolph Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: www.a1labarts.org

Once a month, Knoxville's pedestrian-friendly streets transform into a block party during FIRST FRIDAY. Each celebration, enjoy receptions at your favorite art galleries, live music by local musicians, and more! FIRST FRIDAY is a stage for local galleries and Knoxville's vital downtown cultural scene. It's a place to meet friends new and old! From the shops and galleries on Gay Street (The Emporium Center, Art Market Gallery and more) to Market Square (Bliss, World Grotto and others) to the spaces in the Old City (Old City Java, A1ArtSpace, and more) and in Old North Knox (Fluorescent Gallery), there's something for everyone! You can always expect a diverse crowd, cool local art, live music, and plenty of surprises! Information: http://knoxvillefirstfriday.com/wp