Calendar of Events

Free Family Fun Day packed with art activities, artist demonstrations, continuous entertainment on stage, and docent-led gallery talks. Children can create art inspired by the KMA’s Higher Ground: A Century of the Visual Arts in East Tennessee, David Bates: The Katrina Paintings, or the Fifth Annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition. Entertainment for Family Fun Day includes live music by CanJoe John and pianist Ben Maney, as well as ventriloquist Ron Lighty and Jason. Artist demonstrators for Family Fun Day are Marlee Parnell and Gigi Wright. Additionally, Goldie & Da Bearz, a movie created by the Community School of the Arts, will show at 2pm in the KMA Auditorium. The day also includes free face painting and refreshments for sale.

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 Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Lucas Richman continue an age-old holiday tradition in East Tennessee with the 24th Annual Clayton Holiday concerts. The theme of this year’s show is “Holiday Characters,” saluting the beloved characters of the season including Charlie Brown, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and more. Performances will take place on Friday and Saturday, December 17 and 18, at 7:30 PM and Saturday and Sunday, December 18 and 19, at 3:00 PM at the Civic Auditorium. The shows, sponsored by Clayton Homes, Clayton Bank and Trust and Clayton Volvo, are a perfect way to celebrate the season with the entire family.

For information and tickets: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

Thursday, December 16, 8:00 PM
Friday-Saturday, December 17-18, 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM

Modern Dance Primitive Light (MDPL), conveys the warm inviting spirit of the holidays with respect to the diversity of our audience. A dance company founded on inclusivity, Circle Modern Dance, voted Metro Pulse’s Best of Knoxville Dance Company, celebrates movement and creativity year after year, inviting audiences to connect with dancers, performance artists, and live musicians while being immersed in the warm ambiance of the Laurel Theater.

This year, we are proud to showcase an intriguing blend of dances, from polished modern dance technique to inspired improvisations, and even acrobalance, with variety from new and returning choreographers, dancers and musicians. Together, with our expansive cast, we share the joy of creative movement and support each individual’s evolution of “Becoming.” After all, everyone is a dancer, and every body has the right to dance.

At the Laurel Theatre, 1538 Laurel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916. Information: 865-524-7615, circlemoderndance@gmail.com, www.circlemoderndance.com; Tickets: www.knoxtix.com

This is also a Penny Performance event for Knox County students ages 5-18. Visit www.penny4arts.com for more information.

Artist Reception is Friday, December 10th from 6-9pm
Refreshments Provided

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

An exhibition by ORAC members. Reception on December 5, 2-4PM with gallery talk at 1:30 PM.

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

Dec. 4, 11 & 18
An extension of the Market Square Farmers' Market, the Holiday Market gathers vendors of local food, handmade crafts and farm products with gifts and decor for all your Holiday needs. Find farm-made wreaths, trees and greenery, handmade ornaments & decorations, baked goods, handmade gifts and more. Shop for locally made gifts while enjoying hot chocolate or cider, Old City Java coffee, burritos from just ripe and many other treats to warm you from head to toe. Photo above: glass ornaments and decor from Marble City Glassworks.

Also, from noon-3pm, join us for a farmers' market with farmers and food producers with winter produce, including kale, sweet potatoes, green onions, lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, turnips, radishes and more.

Market Square District Association, PO Box 2263, Knoxville, TN 37901. Information: 865-405-3135, knoxvillemarketsquare@gmail.com, www.knoxvillemarketsquare.com

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

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.

[Full-length version], Adapted by Joe Landry. “Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?” An angel trying to earn his wings shows George Bailey what life would be like without him. Five actors take on all the roles to bring this beloved holiday classic to life. Performances will take place in the Carousel Theatre.

December 8-10, December 15-17, Wednesday-Friday, 7:30 PM - These performances are part of the Penny Performance program for Knox County students ages 5-18. Visit www.penny4arts.com for more information.

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

Mooreland Heights Elementary School, Value Plus Program

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