Calendar of Events

Beth Meadows brings select architectural salvage items to sell at the market, along with her own art.

Information: 865-523-8008, www.knoxheritage.org

(Ages 6 to 8 with adult partner) Join naturalist Kara Remington for fun and educational activities all about water and its wonders. We’ll explore the properties of water: Is water sticky? Is water strong? Class includes setting off water rockets and other fun experiments. Free to Ijams’ members, $15 for non-members. (Registration opens July 1.) To register please call Sheila at 865-577-4717 ext. 110.

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Grounds and trails open during daylight hours. Visitor Center: Monday: by appointment only for tour groups and school trips; Tuesday-Saturday: 9AM-5PM; Sunday: 1-5PM (March 1 - November 30). Information: www.ijams.org

(All ages. But GREAT for young kids) Grab your point and shoot camera and join naturalist, Jennifer Roder for this fun and informative program. We’ll learn a few tips and tricks to improve your digital photography skills, and hopefully capture some wonderful nature moments. This class is designed for beginners and nature lovers and it’s great for budding, young nature photographers with point-and-shoot cameras. If you have your camera manual, it may come in handy as we explore the different features of each camera. Free for members, $5 for non-members. Call 865-577-4717 ext. 110 to register.

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Grounds and trails open during daylight hours. Visitor Center: Monday: by appointment only for tour groups and school trips; Tuesday-Saturday: 9AM-5PM; Sunday: 1-5PM (March 1 - November 30). Information: www.ijams.org

Spend the evening at Ijams with your children catching and learning about local insects. Great fun plus our annual “Bug Beauty Contest.” The young ones get to enter their catches for a chance to win a prize in four categories: Prettiest Bug, Ugliest Bug, Biggest Bug, Smallest Bug. Bring clear PLASTIC containers for your catches (please no glass jars) and be prepared to have a buggy good evening. Fee: $5 non-members; $3 members. Call Jennifer at 865-577-4717 ext. 130 to register.

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Grounds and trails open during daylight hours. Visitor Center: Monday: by appointment only for tour groups and school trips; Tuesday-Saturday: 9AM-5PM; Sunday: 1-5PM (March 1 - November 30). Information: www.ijams.org

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

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

The Creative Arts Co-op is proud to announce that our sixth season of murder mysteries is well under way, and we're entering the entertainment world with our second show 'Hypnotist for Hire'... and it is a killer. Always remember that 'the show must go on!' These interactive performances involve the audience in the fun. From interacting with the characters to clue hunts and suspect interrogations,
everybody has a chance to get in on the fun. It's not your ordinary night at the theatre.
July 9 & 16 - $20.00 includes show, beverages, and dessert.

At The Creative Arts Co-op Visual & Performing Arts Center, 426 Ruritan Road, Harriman, TN 37748. 865-765-1129; www.creativeartsco-op.com

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.