Calendar of Events

The Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture at The University of Tennessee announces its current summer exhibition, About Architecture. This exhibit is comprised of works from the large permanent collectionthat incorporate issues and aspects of architecture, whether it is historical, contemporary, fictional, or for documentation purposes. Some of the works on display have not been shown before. A sample of artists selected include Roy Lichtenstein, Walker Evans, Edward Westcott, and Joseph Delaney. This exhibition is free and open to public. Summer Hours until August 16, 2011: Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Ewing Gallery, 1715 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information: 865-974-3200, www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu

The Playhouse kicks off its 2011-2012 season with the joyous, fast paced musical comedy "Hairspray." Turn back the clock to 1960's Baltimore when big-hearted, big-haired Tracy Turnblad dances her way onto the Corny Collins Show. With her discovery of a brand new sound comes new friends, new obstacles, and bigger hair. Can Tracy get past her fabulously snobby nemisis, integrate the television show, and snatch the boy of her dreams without mussing her hair? Get your tickets to find out!

Oak Ridge Playhouse, 227 Broadway, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Information and tickets: 865-482-9999, www.orplayhouse.com

The 36th Annual Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair
Voted one of the South’s most popular summer events, Gatlinburg readies itself for the 36th Annual Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair. Over 180 craftspeople will be exhibiting and demonstrating their crafts at the Gatlinburg Convention Center this July 15 through 24. During these dates the Gatlinburg Convention Center transforms into an enormous multi-level community of craftspeople from all over the U.S. The 36th Annual Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair will host some of the country’s finest artists and craftsmen that offer their unique art for sale.

Hours are 10am to 6pm daily and 10am to 5pm on Sundays. Music shows are 12, 2 and 4pm daily 12 and 2pm on Sundays and are included in the admission cost ($6 for Adults and children 12 and under free. Group rates available). For additional information call 865/436-7479 or visit our website at www.craftsmenfair.com

With the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, 3/4 mile east of traffic light at the Highway 321 and 73 intersection towards the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Townsend, TN. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM. Information: 865-448-0044, www.gsmheritagecenter.org

An entertaining evening of the various writings of the Bard, presented during the summer in Market Square. An old blanket or lawn chair is all you need to view the free performances under the stars. Donations of $5 are always welcome. Thursday-Sunday evenings at 7:00 PM.

The Comedy of Errors - July 14, 16, 22, 24, 28, 30; August 5, 7, 11, 13
One of Shakespeare's first plays, Comedy of Errors is also one of his funniest. Two sets of identical twins (!) with the same names (!!) - Dromio and Antipholus, who were separated as infants grow up in rival cities, Ephesus and Syracuse, with no knowledge of the others whereabouts - until the twins from Syracuse pay a visit to Ephesus.

Othello - July 15, 17, 21, 23, 29, 31; August 4, 6, 12, 14
Shakespeare's towering tragedy of an outsider who excites fear and hatred because of his "differentness." This play of jealously and revenge, of cruelty and murder is set in motion by the passing over of Iago for a promotion he feels should be his. He determines to destroy the man he holds responsible - the noble warrior, Othello - the Moor of Venice.

Tennessee Stage Company: 865-546-4280, www.tennesseestage.com

The AQS Quilt Show & Contest will be held July 14 – 17, 2010 (Wednesday – Saturday), at the Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Enjoy four days of quilts, quilting classes, and quilting events.
* 400 beautiful quilts in the quilt exhibits
* 300 vendor booths
* Workshops and lectures in the AQS School of Quiltmaking

Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
H: 865.522.5669 | FX: 865.329.0422
http://www.americanquilter.com/shows_contests/knoxville/2010/general_info/about_the_show.php

Free and open to the public with an opening reception Friday, July 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; artists' talks at 7 p.m.

Carl Gombert, "Order" - Carl Gombert was born in Brimfield, Ohio in 1959. He started taking painting lessons at the age of 14 with money he earned delivering newspapers. He earned a BFA in Drawing from the University of Akron and an MFA in Painting from Kent State University. He worked as a stagehand before pursuing a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts at Texas Tech University. He has exhibited in more than 150 shows throughout the country, and since 1993 has taught painting, drawing and art history at Maryville College in Tennessee.

Ricky Beene, "Salt of the Earth: The Petros Portraits"
Ricky Beene is a painter from Petros, Tennessee, a small town situated in the Cumberland Mountains. A native Appalachian and teacher by training, Ricky is a self-taught artist who works primarily in acrylics on gessoed hardboard. He has had previous exhibits at Carson Newman College, the Oak Ridge Art Center, and the Emporium Center in Knoxville. "For the last ten years I have been painting portraits of people from my home town in a series called Salt of the Earth:The Petros Portraits. These paintings, currently numbering near 150, depict a large cross-section of the people who live in Petros. I also have been working on a smaller series of brushed ink drawings that are called The Wide-Spot Suite. Together all these pieces represent a single vision of the people of our town. There is a shared bravery and trust poured into the making of these portraits, and I hope that they show something of the struggles and joys of life in a small Appalachian town".

Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-5PM; Friday 9AM-4:30PM; Sunday 9AM-1PM. Information: 865-523-4176, www.tvuuc.org

Art Exhibit/Artist Reception - Opening: Friday, July 8, 7-9pm - Refreshments provided
Don't Miss This Salt Lake City Artist's Knoxville Debut!

Red Line Gallery, 11519 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934. Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 11AM-6PM, Saturday 12-4PM. Information: 865-288-0277, www.redlinegallery.net

During the Great Depression of the 1930s, Annie is an orphan under the care of the rotten Miss Hannigan. But Annie’s luck is about to change when she wins a contest to stay at the home of millionaire Oliver Warbucks for two weeks. But Annie must overcome the schemings of Miss Hannigan and her brother Rooster and win the heart of Mr. Warbucks. With Warbucks’ secretary Grace on her side, Annie’s optimism and humor triumphs over all!

THE COMPLETE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE is:
Fridays, July 8, 15, and 22 at 7 PM
Saturdays, July 9, 16, and 23 at 1 PM and 5 PM
Sundays, July 10 and 17 at 3 PM
Thursdays, July 14 and 21 at 7 PM

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

Featuring locally crafted housewares, apparel, and accessories.

Fridays 12-9, Saturdays 10–8, and Sundays 1-5. The opening reception will begin at 5:00pm on Friday, July 8.

Sponsored by Yee-Haw Industries, Downtown Wine & Spirits, Fisher Tire, & Metro Pulse; at 409 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902.

Recent photographs by Paul Lee

Gallery talk: Friday, July 15, 6:00 PM
Last Friday Art Walk reception: July 29, 6:00-9:00 PM

In the Blackberry Farm Gallery of the Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Hours: M-F 10-5. Information: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

July 1: Bill Swann Trio
July 8: Boogertown Gap
July 15: R.B. Morris
July 22: 3CD
July 29: Ben Bolt
August 5: Pistol Creek Catch of the Day
August 12: Will Tate and Six Mile Express
August 19: Barry Roseman and Friends
August 26: Ensemble Swing Time Band

In the Jean Lambert Recital Hall. Tickets are $10 for each performance. Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Tickets are available at the Clayton Center Box Office M-F 10AM-6PM or by phone or online: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com