Calendar of Events

By Giuseppe Verdi
Friday, October 28, at 8:00pm and Sunday, October 30, at 2:30pm

Highlighting the list of soloists are cast members from Knoxville Opera’s production of Verdi’s La Traviata including Metropolitan Opera soprano Joyce El-Khoury (star of KO’s 2009 Pagliacci) returns to sing the legendary Violetta, Zachary Borichevsky debuts as the heart-broken Alfredo, and Kevin Thompson. Also featured are Yvonne Andrews, Denisha Ballew, Evelyn Jack, Horace Smith and, of course, The Knoxville Opera Gospel Choir.

In Italian with projected English translations.

At the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-524-0795, www.knoxvilleopera.com

October 29 10-5pm
October 30 11-5pm
Preview evening October 28, 6:30-9

Historic Rose Center
Morristown, TN
423-581-4330
postmaster@RoseCenter.org

Mountain Makins is a weekend folk life festival celebrating the traditions of Appalachia. More than just a fine art and craft show, visitors to the family-friendly event enjoy a variety of activities including two stages of mountain music, storytelling, prize-winning dancers, regional authors, children’s activities, and abundant good food.

$5 adults; $1 children 6-12

Details TBA!

For information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityart.org

The Last Friday Art Walk is a recurring event to celebrate the arts on the last Friday of every month in Downtown Maryville. What's unique about it is that it's not just galleries participating. It's also businesses like bars, retail stores, restaurants, theaters, and coffee shops. Each participating business hosts a "featured artist," this includes all disciplines of art; visual arts, performance artists, actors, writers, dancers, musicians, etc. New artists and new art are required each month, which gives the community a new experience each time they come.
http://www.maryvilleartwalk.com

The event will feature public tours of four private mountain homes in the Townsend area, inclduing the homes of Mike and Mary Crawford; David and Dale Cuthbertson; Jim and Barbara Leach; and former governor Don and Martha Sundquist. Betty Jones of Townsend is chairperson for the event. Tickets are $50 each if ordered and paid between September 6 and September 16. Beginning September 17, tickets will cost $65 each. One ticket includes tour of the four homes, transportation to and from the Heritage Center, transportation between the four homes, buffet lunch at Laurel Valley Restaurant, and free admission to the Heritage Center which can be used within one year of the tour. A buffet lunch is available at Laurel Valley Restaurant between 11 AM and 4 PM and may be taken either before or after the homes tour. Tour departure times are: 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.

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

Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore will make a rare appearance at the Laurel to celebrate the release of Saints and Sinners, their first studio album as a duo, filled with classic folk, gospel, American blues, classy covers and original songs and instrumentals.

West Virginian Mollie O’Brien came to national attention performing with brother Tim in Boulder, Colorado, later forming her own R&B band and going on to earn a reputation as a masterful performer of diverse styles. Her husband Rich Moore grew up in Philadelphia in a musical family and settled in Denver, performing music in Mollie’s band and independently for thirty years.

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

Boys’ Night Out
$10 General Admission
$6 with Membership or student ID
Free for ages 17 and under

One of the all-time favorites at Alive After Five, Boys' Night Out (BNO) was organized in 1983 with the goal of recreating the authentic performances of the Rhythm and Blues and Carolina beach music that had been extremely popular with teenagers in the south during the late 1960s. Boys' Night Out's first public performance was at the Oak Ridge Azalea Festival in 1984, and they have played a busy schedule ever since. BNO has provided musical back-up for R&B greats Percy Sledge (When a Man Loves a Woman), Archie Bell (Do the Tighten-Up), and Clifford Curry (She Shot a Hole in My Soul); and has opened shows for The Judds, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jan and Dean, The Platters, The Impressions, Eddie Rabbitt, Marcia Ball, The Tams, and B.J. Thomas.

THE TENNESSEE VALLEY PLAYERS PROUDLY PRESENTS
“NUNSET BOULEVARD: THE NUNSENSE HOLLYWOOD BOWL SHOW,” THE NEWEST OF THE POPULAR AND HILARIOUS NUNSENSE SERIES.
DIRECTION BY EDMUND BOLT

GREAT HALL OF ST. JOHN’S CATHEDRAL,
DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE – CORNER OF
CUMBERLAND AND WALNUT.
PARK AND ENTER IN BACK FROM CHURCH STREET.

COST: $15 PER PERSON FOR EVENT
INCLUDING COFFEE AND DESSERT BAR
CASH OR CHECKS ACCEPTED.

MORE INFORMATION: www.tennesseevalleyplayers.org / call (865) 584-8173

Tennessee Valley Players is a community theatre organization with an impressive
résumé of quality musical theatre productions for the past 30 years in the Knoxville area. To inquire about reserving a table of 10, contact TVP at (865) 584-8173.
Supporters unable to attend the event may download a donation form via the TVP website at www.tennesseevalleyplayers.org or mail the donation directly
to Tennessee Valley Players, P.O. Box 50603, Knoxville, TN 37950.

For many years, the James White Fort has remained a symbol of Knoxville’s heritage, but on October 28th from 7pm-11pm it will become the stage for the 1st annual Hearth Scare Ball.

Executive Director, Sam Maynard describes the Hearth Scare Ball as, “a frightening fun way to showcase the James White Fort as a premiere location for events including tailgating parties, weddings and many other gatherings for groups who want to be downtown with the Knoxville Skyline as the backdrop.”

The event will feature Lori Tucker as the Master of Ceremonies, appetizers provided by Rothschild’s Catering, dancing to the sounds of the Chillbillies, a costume party, silent auction and other adult treats as the frightful evening unfolds on the back lawn of the Fort between the fences.

Tickets are $75.00 per person and can be purchased by calling 865-525-6514 or on the website at jameswhitefort.org

James White's Fort, 205 E. Hill Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: 865-525-6514, www.jameswhitefort.org

Mollie O'Brien and Rich Moore will make a rare appearance at the Laurel to celebrate the release of Saints and Sinners, their first studio album as a duo, filled with classic folk, gospel, American blues, classy covers and original songs and instrumentals.West Virginian Mollie O'Brien came to national attention performing with brother Tim in Boulder, Colorado, later forming her own R&B band and going on to earn a reputation as a masterful performer of diverse styles. Her husband Rich Moore grew up in Philadelphia in a musical family and settled in Denver, performing music in Mollie's band and independently for thirty years.

Friday, October 28, 8 pm at the Laurel Theater
Tickets: $12
(discounts apply to advance purchase, JCA members, students & seniors)

Slamdot will host "Scare in the Square," a family-friendly Halloween event in Market Square. There will be a live band, costume contests, kid-friendly games, a balloon artist, face painting, magicians, food vendors and more.

Tickets are still available for the Heritage Center’s first Fall Mountain Home Tour, scheduled for Friday, October 28, in Townsend. Spaces still remain for 9 AM, noon, 1 PM and 2 PM. Featured on this first tour are the homes of Mike and Mary Crawford; David and Dale Cuthbertson; Jim and Barbara Leach; and former governor Don and Martha Sundquist.

Tickets are $65 each and include tour of the four homes, transportation to and from the Heritage Center, transportation among the four homes, buffet lunch at Laurel Valley Restaurant, and free admission to the Heritage Center which can be used within one year of the tour. A buffet lunch is available at Laurel Valley Restaurant between 11 AM and 4 PM.

To order tickets, call 865-448-0044 or visit the Heritage Center on Hwy 73 (just past the Townsend traffic light) Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM.