Calendar of Events

Now on display at Farragut Town Hall, Farragut Arts Council member Pam Ziegler is showcasing her collection of "Woodland Creature and Dogwood Blossom Pottery" by Douglas James Ferguson. Founder of Pigeon Forge Pottery (which closed in 2000), Ferguson created internationally known handmade pottery for more than 50 years. In addition, Farragut resident Carlyle Urello has loaned her collection, "Butterflies of the World," by McCulloch.

For more information about this exhibit or to access a Featured Artist of the Month application, please contact Lauren Cox at lauren.cox@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057 or visit www.townoffarragut.org.

The Carpetbag Theater presents the 2011 Home Grown at the Garden Series consisting of touring works, local artists, and original works of The Carpetbag Theatre.

On August 25 and 28, The Carpetbag theater will present The Cooking Show con Karimi & Comrades. The Cooking Show con Karimi & Comrades is a live cooking performance for your mind, heart, stomach & funny bone that the Associated Press called “a globally flavored recipe that packs some punch lines.” Chef Mero Cocinero Karimi creates revolutionary recipes LIVE onstage, serving up stories and delicious culinary samples, guaranteeing every audience member their own satisfying taste.

Other Home Grown at the Garden performances:
September 8 - Theatre of War - FREE!
September 11 - Readings from “Speed Killed My Cousin”
September 18 - Café Noir in the Garden

At Knoxville Botanical Gardens and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37914. For tickets, call 865-523-7512 or visit www.KnoxTIX.com. For more information: thecarpetbagtheatre@gmail.com, 865-544-0447, www.carpetbagtheatre.org.

Thurs., Aug. 25 or Sat., Aug. 27, 10-11 a.m. Ages: 2- or 3-year-olds with adult partner. Join naturalist Sarah Brobst for fun learning activities all about the wonderful, wet world of water. Plus there will be an outdoor walk and a snack. Free for members and $10 for non-members.

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: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

After his hard-working punk-pop quintet Something Corporate decided to take a break in the summer of 2004, Andrew McMahon found himself writing a batch of confessional piano-driven songs that explored his return home to Orange County. With the help of several musician friends, McMahon began recording Everything in Transit under the moniker Jack’s Mannequin.

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com. For tickets: 865-684-1200, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

Hear political candidates discuss their position on historic preservation and ask them your questions on the topic. Lunch is included. $12/members, $15 non-members. RSVP by August 19.

At The Square Room, 4 Market Square. Information: 865-523-8008, www.knoxheritage.org

The Knoxville Museum of Art hosts an exhibition of original Haitian art in the Community Gallery through September 4. Works in the exhibition will be sold at a silent benefit auction on Sunday, August 28 2-4pm. Must be present to bid. The sale will also include works done by local artists. The exhibition and sale are organized by God’s Planet for Haiti to benefit the Community Elementary School of Hatte-Cotin, Haiti. For questions regarding the artwork, or the upcoming silent auction, contact Jemps Maignan at 856.257.7680 or Jemps@GodsPlanet4Haiti.org. The KMA Community Gallery is available to not-for-profit organizations.

1050 World’s Fair Park; open to the public Tuesday through Saturday 10 am–5 pm, and Sunday 1 pm-5 pm. Admission and parking are free. For more information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org

By Agatha Christie - Directed by: Windie Wilson
Performances: Oct 14-30, 2011
Audition Times: Saturday, Aug 20, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Sunday, Aug 21, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Sunday, Aug 28, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Available Roles - 5 men and 3 women of varying ages
Please bring a headshot or recent photo, if possible. Resumes are helpful but not required. No prepared monologue is needed; auditions will be cold readings from the script.
Auditions will held at the theatre, 319 N. Gay Street [directions]. For more information, call 544-1999 or email info@theatreknoxville.com. www.theatreknoxville.com

The UT Downtown Gallery is pleased to exhibit the work of our first year graduate students who are entering the UT School of Art Graduate program within their various disciplines. The exhibit showcases the outstanding talent and artistic visions of these new students, which includes painting, printmaking, graphic design and sculpture works.
The following artists will be exhibiting their work: Andrew Merriss, April Bachtel, Eric Cagley, Cierra Reppert, Daniel Ogletree, Hannah Skoonberg, Jennifer Scheuer, Jonathan Lisenby, Justin Clay, Tamra Hunt, and Victoria Buck

Please join us for an opening reception Friday August 19th, 6:00 – 9:00pm
The exhibition is free and open to the public.
UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. 865-673-0802. Gallery Hours: Wed – Fri 11 -6pm & Sat 10 – 3pm

Details TBA

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

The Wild Thyme Players will offer a DROP-IN ACTING CLASS every Thursday in the Annex at The Emporium, 100 S. Gay Street in downtown Knoxville. This class is open to actors of all experience levels and will have a different focus each week, such as improv, monologues, or practice auditions. Students should wear comfortable clothes, as the class will include movement exercises. The class will be taught by EMILY SOLEIL, a graduate of the Boston University College of Fine Arts. Emily has studied and performed in Boston, Los Angeles, Orange County, and Salt Lake City. The fee is $8 per class.

Wild Thyme Players: 865-325-9877, www.wildthymeplayers.org, director@wildthymeplayers.org

Booder Barnes is the featured artist this month at Union Avenue Books. There will be a reception on Friday, August 5, at the bookstore 5-9pm. His work will be on display through the end of the month.

517 Union Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. 865-951-2180

“Enlightenment”, a juried exhibition developed to allow regional artists to compete and display work at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville. The exhibition is hosted by the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville and coordinated by Carole Truelove and Shawn Kincaid with juror Mark Hall of Maryville College. The selected art will feature contemporary 2- and 3-dimensional artwork that is spiritual, metaphysical, or energy-based. A reception and presentation of awards takes place on First Friday, August 5, from 5:00-9:00 PM.