Calendar of Events

In observance of the Civil War’s 150th anniversary, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center is hosting an exhibition from the Tennessee State Museum, Common People in Uncommon Times: The Civil War in Tennessee. The exhibition focuses on how the war affected the lives of Tennesseans through personal stories of participants whose sagas illustrate a land divided.

The narrative of personal struggle and endurance during the Civil War is presented on 10 graphic panels taken from the State Museum’s collection of photographs and artifacts from the era, as well as from other collections across the state. Each panel portrays a different theme: Confederate leaders, Union leaders, African-Americans, civilian home front, common soldiers, war on the water, reconstruction and commemoration.

Admission to the special exhibition is included in the museum admission price, and free for Heritage Center members. For current hours and admission rates, visit www.gsmheritagecenter.org

At the Palace Theatre, 72 South Main Street in Crossville.

www.isiksonmez.com

Isik Sonmez, whose oil paintings are done with a palette knife, is exhibiting at the Palace Theatre in Crossville during the month of October.

Born in Turkey of a noted military family, he went to Military High School and became a soldier in the Turkish Army and became an apprentice to Professor Dr. Gulbin Yalim and began his study of abstract art. Later he was mentored for a year under the instruction of Nesin Us, a well known abstract artist.
He has been accepted and won prizes in prestigious exhibits both in Turkey and the U.S. In Tennessee, this includes the Oak Ridge Art Center Open Show and 1st in the landscape category in the Art Guild’s juried show.

Sonmez described his work as his own versatile blend of impressionism and surrealism. The exhibit theme at the Palace consists of horses, clients at a café, and Turkish peasants, great fields, storm clouds, and a piece that comments on both joy and pain.

The Palace Theater, 113 West Broadway, Maryville TN 37801. Information: 865-983-3330, www.palacetheater.com

Photographer Molly Harrell is exhibiting her photography series "The Nudes" at URBhana. This recent collection of nudes, photographed over a period of several months, will be on display throughout the month of October.

A graduate of The University of Tennessee 1986, and The Art Institute of Atlanta 2002, Molly currently resides in Columbia, SC, as a commercial photographer specializing in portraits. Her fascination with the beauty of the human body has led to a continued love of photographing people in the nude.

For this show, Molly works primarily with black and white images. A mix of framed works, images printed on canvas, and mixed media will be featured.

.The Festival will be held in the 500-seat covered amphitheater and other buildings located on the grounds. Admission to the Center and the Festival is only $3.00 for adults.

For information about the Woodcarving Festival, email Mac Proffitt at mac@woodcarvers.com or call 800-541-5994. For complete information about the center, visit the Heritage Center’s website

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, Townsend, TN 37882.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday
Closed on Sunday
For Information: 865-448-0044, www.gsmheritagecenter.org

Saturday, October 1, 2011
No one brings the Great American Songbook to life like Michael Feinstein. Reminisce to the best of George and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and more plus selections from Michael Feinstein’s newest album, the Grammy-nominated tribute to Ole Blue Eyes: “The Sinatra Project.”

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, 100 S. Gay St, Ste 302, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information and tickets: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

Enjoy a very special Saturday morning with your favorite 3-year-old. This program is for 3-year-olds who have one adult alongside. From hooves to flippers, feet come in all sizes and shapes. Learn about feet with crafts, an animal visitor, and a safari through the Zoo to see feet up close.

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

For kids 6-12 for a cost of $3.00 - come play Cherokee Games such as Chunky Stone, Blow Gun, Bow & Arrows, the Bean Game & the Fish Game.

Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, 576 HWY 360, Vonore, TN 37885. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9AM-5PM; Sunday, 12-5PM. For information: 423-884-6246, www.sequoyahmuseum.org

The two biggest legends of country music on the same stage at the same time . . . Hank Williams and Patsy Cline. “Hank Williams: Lost Highway” star and 2003 Obie Award winner Jason Petty re-creates the role he has become famous for, while Grammy nominated singing sensation, Carolyn Martin, gives a jaw-dropping performance as Patsy Cline. In a show like no other, Petty and Martin pay tribute to the two most influential singers in country music history. Over 20 of their chart-topping hits are performed with a live band. These are the two legends that audiences all over the world want to see. Hank Williams and Patsy Cline . . . as performed by two of the best artists in the country. www.jasonpetty.com

At Hiwassee College, Madisonville. Tickets: Adult $20 ($18/advance); Student $10. To receive student ticket, must show ID at box office. Monroe Area Council for the Arts: 423-442-3210, www.monroearts.com

The Pregame Showcase is a free lecture series two hours before kickoff in the University Center Ballroom (Room 213) on home game days, featuring 45-minute presentations by award-winning teachers of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Gladys Alexandre, Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Cellular & Molecular Biology, speaks on "Research of the Microbial Kind."

The Pregame Showcase is free and open to the public. Complimentary light refreshments are provided, and members of the audience who register are eligible for door prize drawings at the end of each presentation and discount coupons for purchases from the University Center Bookstore.

See http://pregameshowcase.utk.edu for more information.

5th Annual Louie Bluie Festival
Cove Lake State Park
Caryville, TN

Exit 134 off I-75

Admission is Free

Donations of $2/person or $5/family are appreciated

LOUIE BLUIE STAGE features The Howard Armstrong Legacy featuring internationally famous bassist Ralphe Armstrong, son of Howard Armstrong, with Ray Kamalay and John Reynolds; Sparky and Rhonda Rucker; John Myers; Hokum's Heroes; The Tennessee Sheiks; The Johnson Swingtet; and Barbara Ward Armstrong

COMMUNITY STAGE features the Campbell County based Birdsong Family; Campbell County bluegrass father and son duo Mason T. and Carl Capps; The Five Star Jubilee Singers, one of the longest-running gospel acts in the region from Harriman; The Tennessee Jamboree, including Charlie Collins, Larry McNeely, Red Harrison, Arlis Jackson, Ray Blackwell, Carl Stump, Dean Huddleston, Fred Longmire, Pitney Seiber, and Little Barb Jones; a tribute to an East Tennessee original, the late Jim Fagan who for twenty-five years was East Tennessee's quintessential classic country singer and songwriter. Featured performers will include: Pandora Burnett, Kenny James, Ed Worley, Joshua Davis, Dale Evans, David West, David Farmer, Rodeo Rowdy Cope, Ken Bonham, and others; The New River Boys with Wade Hill; Charlie McCarroll, a strong and powerful fiddler joined by Bobby Fulcher and Tony Thomas; Campbell County singers Doris Johnson and Betty (Muse) Johnson with Suzanne and Brett Chambers; Rickard Ridge House Band; and one of Campbell County's most beloved Southern Gospel groups, The Gloryland Boys.

FOLKLIFE STAGE features husband and wife duo storytellers Cuz and Jan Headrick and Campbell County storyteller Bruce Williams; and the dynamic drama company, Carpetbag Theatre.

Bring your children and your grandparents - this is a family-friendly event - and a chair or blanket (the only seating we provide is under the big tents and in the food court). Spend the day celebrating the beautiful fall weather, the music, and the craftsmanship of our artists and handcrafters that are hallmarks of our heritage and culture.

For more information visit Louie Bluie or go to LouieBluie.org to learn more.

Ijams brings you a unique opportunity to experience a new spooky side of Knoxville. So get a head start on HallowKeyholeeen and join us for a special Haunted Lantern Tour of Mead's Quarry and the Ross Marble Natural Area.

Led by Ijams' Naturalist's Lyn Bales and Sabrina DeVault with author Pat Fitzhugh this unique walking tour takes in Ijams' disused quarries with their own dark pasts for an informative yet hauntingly fun adventure in search of the infamous, the unknown, and the unexplained.

Meet at Mead's Quarry parking area at 7:30 pm. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. This program is for adults and children, ages 10 and up only.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Cost is $10 for non members and $7 for Ijams members. Register now to avoid disappointment by calling 865-577-4717 ext. 110 or email sabrina@ijams.org for more information.