Calendar of Events

Our second Halloween Storytelling will start with trick-or-treating at the historic buildings, costume contest, kids activities and of course…spooky stories by the bonfire!

Marble Springs: 1220 West Gov. John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-573-5508, www.marblesprings.net

Tennessee Mountain Writers will present "Finding Your Funny Bone," a half-day humor-writing workshop by humor columnist Judy DiGregorio at the United Way of Anderson County office, 161 Robertsville Road, Oak Ridge. The registration fee of $40 includes coffee, tea, soft drinks and morning snacks. Participation is limited to 18.

Tennessee Mountain Writers: 865-671-6046, www.tmwi.org, theorrs@usit.net

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.

Tom Burman, Professor in the Department of History, speaks about "Christians' Reactions to the Koran in History."

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.

Learn to use fiber reed, rush, and other natural materials to construct a random-weave autumn planter.

For additional information about any of the classes or workshops below, visit our website at www.knoxgarden.org.

To register or to purchase tickets, please email info@knoxgarden.org or call 865-862-8717.

Kindred Spirits, October 29, 2011

The RSCC Music Department combines forces with the Arts in Motion Dance Studios and members of the Cumberland County High School Drama Department to create a family friendly Halloween treat! Each group will entertain with their spooky skills and we top off the event with a costume contest, so come dressed for the occasion! RSCC Theatre, Harriman, tickets $5 at the door.

Roane State Community College, Harriman, Tennessee, 865.882.4567
Check website periodically for updated information at www.roanestate.edu/theatre

Instructor: Michael Robison
Class Fee: $40
In this three-hour workshop, learn about finishing techniques and surface treatments that can take your pottery to the next level! Various techniques will be demonstrated by the instructor including: glazing, burnishing, terra sigillata, slip, sgraffito, resists and brush work.

Mighty Mud, 2444 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11-6PM. Information: 865-595-1900, www.mightymudclay.com

To benefit the Clayton Center for the Arts, an evening of wacky fun. VIP Pre Show Party for a limited number of guests includes photos with the Shadow Cast, photo ops, drink ticket, food, Live Rock Opera Band and best of all......Reserved seats for the movie. Only $25 Must be 21 or accompanied by a parent or guardian for party.

Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theater, October 29, 2011. Party begins at 9 pm; movie will be shown at 11 pm.
VIP tickets only available through Clayton Center Box Office
Movie only- $10 Movie is Rated R
For Tickets or Information for Events call 865-981-8590 or www.claytonartscenter.com.

Cub Scout Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 29, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM and is open to all Cub Scouts, with activities Scouts can do with their families or their troops. These activities will help Scouts earn their badge of rank, complete some electives, and make progress toward academics and sports pins.

Some of the activities scheduled: make a piece of Native American style clay pottery; learn how a telegraph works and send a message using Morse Code; learn how to start a fire safely, the old-fashioned way; build a child-size log cabin with other members of your pack; shoot at a target using a Cherokee blowgun; play old-fashioned games and make your own toy to take home.

The cost is $10.00 per Scout (includes a badge), and pre-registration is required no later than Friday, October 21. To register, contact Kathy Prince at 865-448-0044 or kathy.gsmhc@yahoo.com . A printable flyer with registration form is available on the Center’s website, www.gsmheritagecenter.org

You can expect to encounter trick or treating at the historic buildings, face painting, period children’s craft activities, apple bobbing, food and scary stories told by professional storytellers!

Saturday, October 29th 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Schedule of Events:
4 p.m. Children’s Activities Begin
5:15 p.m. Costume Parade Line-up & Costume Contest Judging6 p.m. Slightly Scary Stories for the Young at the bonfire (bring your own chair)
6:45-7:15 p.m. Trick-or-Treating at the historic buildings
7:15 p.m. Seriously Scary Stories for the BRAVE in the Tavern
7:15 p.m. Scary stories at the Bonfire
8 p.m. Event Concludes

$5 Adults (16+), $3 Children (4-15), 3 & Under FREE (Family cap at $20)
For more information: (865) 573-5508
marblesprings@gmail.com
www.marblesprings.net
Activities take place at: 1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway , Knoxville 37920

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

Conceived by Rebecca Feldman; Music and Lyrics by William Finn; Book by Rachel Sheinkin; at the Carousel Theatre. This Tony Award winning musical comedy that's a hit with critics and audiences alike! Six lovable nerds, in the throes of puberty, battle for a spelling championship that is a perfect evening of musical F-U-N. Who knows? YOU may find yourself Season Ticketson stage!

Clarence Brown Theatre 1714 Andy Holt Ave on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.com. For tickets: 865-974-5161, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com