Calendar of Events
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center: Civil War Exhibit
Category: Exhibitions, visual art and History, heritage
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
Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center: Common People in Uncommon Times exhibition
Category: Exhibitions, visual art and History, heritage
Traveling Exhibition: "Common People in Uncommon Times: The Civil War Experience in Tennessee"
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
Frank H. McClung Museum: Windows to Heaven
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
"Windows to Heaven: Treasures from the Museum of Russian Icons, Clifton, MA" brings together historically significant works from the collection, dating from 1590 AD to present day. This spectacular exhibition helps demonstrate how religious structures and organizations are created by civilizations to reflect their own spiritual, social and political needs.
Frank H. McClung Museum, 1327 Circle Park on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN
Information: 865-974-2144, http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu
Knoxville Zoo: Tiger Tots Tuesday
Category: Kids, family and Science, nature
Designed especially to introduce you and your 2 or 3 year-old to the wonders of the animal world - 1.5 hours of hands-on learning filled with stories, crafts, animals and much more. Every week is different. Join us for each one. Snack and drink provided. One adult only required. No siblings of any other age can be accommodated.
Knoxville Zoo, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. Open every day except Christmas. Information: 865-637-5331, www.knoxville-zoo.org
K-Town Show Chorus: Open Rehearsals
Category: Music
K-Town Sound Show Chorus is the NEW chorus in Knoxville that's dedicated to FUN, FELLOWSHIP, AND EXCITING MUSICAL GROWTH!. We are an a cappella show chorus affiliated with Sweet Adelines International. Our members consist of women of all ages and walks of life. If you can carry a tune, WE WANT YOU!
We meet every Tuesday night. Our music selections come from pop, gospel, barbershop, and broadway songs all sung in the 4-part, a cappella, barbershop style. We teach exciting music with good vocal production.
You will find our chorus to be extremely helpful musically and very friendly. We are an easy group to become a part of and we are very supportive of each other. We think you'll like us!!!
Be part of this NEW chorus from the beginning. Come join us at our open rehearsals every Tuesday evening, 6:30pm, at the Fountain City Presbyterian Church, 500 Hotel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37918. (Near the duck pond)
Dogwood Arts Festival: Art in Public Places
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
Now in its fifth year, this world-class exhibition of 25 large-scale sculptures can be viewd in downtown Knoxville and the McGhee Tyson Airport. The 2011 exhibition juror will be John Henry and will feature up to 35 large-scale, outdoor sculptures. The selected sculptures will be exhibited in downtown Knoxville. For more information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com