Calendar of Events

On second Sundays at the Laurel Theatre.

1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. For information: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org. For tickets: 865-523-7521, www.KnoxTIX.com

The Class of 2011 includes Val Ackerman, Ruthie Bolton, Vicky Bullett, Muffet McGraw, Pearl Moore, and Lometa Odom. In addition, the WBHOF will recognize the All-American Red Heads for their contributions to the game. Induction begins with a ceremony at the historic Bijou Theatre at 7 p.m., followed by an after party at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame at 9 p.m. Tickets are $100.

If you can't make it to Induction, don't forget the WBHOF will be open free of charge on Saturday June 11th from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., with an autograph session from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.wbhof.com/11Induction.html.

Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, 700 Hall of Fame Dr, Knoxville, TN 37915. For information: 865-633-9000, www.wbhof.com

Korean artist Kwang-Young Chun (b. 1944) began work on his series of Aggregations in the 1990s. Today, he is recognized internationally for these sculptural forms. The basis of his work is individual, triangular, Styrofoam shapes. Individually, these shapes are minuscule. Taken together, however, their visual impact is immense. This concept of the aggregate is what drives Chun’s work.

The Styrofoam shapes are covered in Korean mulberry paper. In Korea, the paper is a mainstay and has many utilitarian uses from floor and window coverings to candy and medicinal wrappers. It also resonates with personal meaning for the artist, who recalls trips to an herbalist as a small child. Medicines wrapped in mulberry paper hung from the ceiling of the shop, the paper protecting the contents from dampness and insects.

Chun uses pages recycled from old books to cover the geometric forms. These pages are covered in Korean and Chinese characters, adding another layer of cultural and personal meaning. He hand ties the paper over each shape, twisting pages into string to complete the wrapping. In this way Chun is able to integrate traditional materials into a contemporary context.

There will be an exhibition preview party Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 5:30-7:30pm.
Curated by Susan Moldenhauer. Funded in part by the National Advisory Board of the UW Art Museum and the Wyoming Arts Council through the National Endowment for the Arts and the Wyoming State Legislature.

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: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org

Learn about the plants and animals that come out in the evening! Wear your walking shoes and let us guide you and your family through the Gardens during twilight.
Meet the Flowers - Tuesday, June 7, 6:30 p.m.
Explore your Senses - Tuesday, July 5, 6:30 p.m.
Taste Buds - Tuesday, August 2, 6:30 p.m.
Going on a Bug Hunt - Tuesday, September 6, 6:30 p.m.

"NIKON SMALL WORLD" traveling exhibition of 20 award winning photomicrographs that allow the museum visitor to see the unseen. Dynamic images at the intersection of science and art show the beauty and complexity of life as seen through a light microscope. AMSE Lobby.

American Museum of Science & Energy, 300 S. Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-5PM; Sunday 1-5PM. For information: 865-576-3200, www.amse.org

Come out, check out, and bid on over 90 photos of beautiful and creative images, painted on the chests of amazing women!

It's the 3rd Annual Support the Tatas Fundraiser!!

The auction starts at 6pm and bidding closes at 8:30pm. The highest bid wins, and the proceeds go to a local breast cancer survivor.

Only CASH or CHECK will be accepted. Bidding starts at $45/photo

Join us for wine, snacks, Bellydancing and awesome photos!

If you can't make it Friday, the images will be available for viewing all month at URBhana.

URBhana, 115 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information: 865-951-5454, www.urbhana.com

A very serious exhibition featuring work/play by nine emerging and established international artists. Show curated by Hali Maltsberger.
Works by: Thane Lund, Giorgio Sadotti, Kevin Van Aelst, Sean Naftel, Brian Nigus, Kiernan Dunn, Beka Peralta, Hali Maltsberger, Joshua Jobb.

Opening Reception June 3, 2011 6-10 PM

8 Shooters Studio, 1202 Central, Knoxville, TN 37919
Information: www.a1labarts.org

A satirical revue.

Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37917. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $10 plus fees for Thursday & Sunday; $15 plus fees for Friday & Saturday. For information: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com. For tickets: 865-523-7521, www.KnoxTIX.com

"Forbidden Knoxville," a Satirical revue is back--the singing, the dancing, the horror!
Starring: Cathy Rea Vilbrey, Bill Howard, Reggie Law, Anne Millett, Michael Peng, Dana Wham. written by Jayne Morgan and musical direction by: Vicki Masters.

Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37917. Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $10 plus fees for Thursday & Sunday; $15 plus fees for Friday & Saturday. For information: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com. For tickets: 865-523-7521, www.KnoxTIX.com

The Museum garden will provide a living demonstration of vegetables typically grown in pioneer Appalachia.
In a real‐life demonstration of “farm to table,” the Museum restaurant will feature garden vegetables on the daily menu.
Visitors will receive an educational brochure highlighting farm implements
throughout the Museum. Signs will highlight cider presses, corn grinders,
an M‐30 tractor, farm wagons, butter churns, plows, harrows and rakes, scythes, an
“underground dairy” or root cellar, bee hive, cantilever barn, and numerous other agriculture‐related artifacts and structures throughout the Museum.

Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Hwy., Clinton, TN 37716 (16 miles north of Knoxville at I-75, exit 122, then one mile east). Open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Information: 865-494-7680, www.museumofappalachia.org

Allowing guests to meet some of the zoo's favorite animals. Go behind-the-scenes to meet rhinos, giraffes, penguins, or tortoises. Have the opportunity to feed or even touch the animal. You'll also get to meet the animal's keeper and take a souvenir photo of you and your new friend! 10 person limit per session; $20 per person.

Tortoise Time - Saturdays at 11:00 AM
Penguin Party - Saturdays at 1:00 PM
Giraffe Gathering - Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM

Knoxville Zoo, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. Open every day except Christmas. Information: 865-637-5331, www.knoxville-zoo.org

Loggia Gallery
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. For information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org