Calendar of Events

The popular Music Concert Series hosted by Pellissippi State Community College will present 10 performances for 2011-12. On December 6 and December 8:

Holiday Spectacular

All performances are offered at no charge. However, donations will be accepted at the door for the Pellissippi State Foundation on behalf of the Music Scholarship fund. During the 2010-11 academic year, the Foundation awarded more than 100 music-related scholarships to more than 80 Pellissippi State students.

Concerts take place in the Clayton Performing Arts Center on the Pellissippi Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road . Plenty of free parking is available, and the community is encouraged to attend.

Highland Park Annual Benefit Concert

East Tennessee Concert Band: 865-986-0205, www.etcband.org

The simple joys of an old-fashioned Christmas await Museum of Appalachia visitors through December 24th. Recalling times past when Christmas was a simple family holiday, cabins will be decorated in pioneer style with cedar Christmas trees draped in paper chains, popcorn strings, sweet gum and sycamore balls.

Special holiday exhibits include the Children's Display in the Hall of Fame, with toys and furniture made by loving parents and grandparents; and Granny Irwin's traditional Christmas Crazy Quilt. "Christmas in Old Appalachia" runs from December 3 to December 24.

Christmas shoppers may browse the gift shop for unique regionally hand-crafted items or simply rest by the fireside in wooden rockers. Hot, country-style lunches are served daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Museum restaurant; home-made holiday desserts are available all day.

The Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day in December except for Christmas Day. It is located 16 miles north of Knoxville, one mile east of I-75, exit 122.

Appalachian Ballet Company presents: The 40th Anniversary season of The Nutcracker
Presented TWO WEEKENDS in TWO VENUES accompanied by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.

Knoxville Civic Auditorium
Saturday, December 3rd - 8:00 pm
Sunday December 4th - 2:00 pm
School matinees also available on December 1st and 2nd at 10:00am

AND Clayton Center for the Arts
Saturday, December 10th - 2:00 and 8:00pm

Tickets are on sale at the following locations:
Appalachian Ballet 865.982.8463
Knoxville Tickets 865.656.4444
The Clayton Center for the Arts 865.981.8590

Advance - $36, $31 & $21
At door - $41, $36 & $26
Student and Senior Discount $5 Off
Ask about Group Rates

This 40th anniversary production featuring over 80 dancers and the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will showcase guest artists Kylie Morton as the Sugarplum Fairy and Aaron Smyth of Australia as the Cavalier. This magical production of The Appalachian Ballet Company's Nutcracker is filled with lavish sets, scenery, costumes, orchestra, choir and dancers. Come enjoy Knoxville's tradition of 40 years and now also playing in Maryville.

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present its National Juried Exhibition of 2011, a new exhibition featuring selected works from 38 artists in the Southeast and Midwest . The National Juried Exhibition was developed in 2006 to provide a forum for local artists to compete on a national scale and display their highest quality work. The exhibition features both traditional and non-traditional work and will be displayed at the Emporium Center Gallery from December 2, 2011 - January 27, 2012. A public reception will take place on Friday, December 2, from 5:00-9:00 PM with a brief awards ceremony at 6:00 PM in which $1,000 in cash awards will be announced.

The reception on Friday, December 2, is free and open to the public, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served. The National Juried Exhibition of 2011 is on display December 2, 2011 - January 27, 2012 at the Emporium Center , 100 S. Gay Street , downtown Knoxville . Exhibition hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM with additional hours on Saturdays, December 3 and January 7, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Please note that the Emporium will be closed December 22 – January 1. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543, or visit our Web site at www.knoxalliance.com.

Dec. 2 -25, Friday and Saturday 12:00 - 8:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Dec. 26, 27 and Dec. 29 through Jan. 1, 12:00 - 6:00 PM

general admission $6, children 4 and under free

An exhibition, utilizing audiovisuals and interactives, to explain a major international research project with the goal of demonstrating the scientific and technological feasibility of fusion energy. The U.S. ITER Project Office is hosted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, with partners Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory in New Jersey and Savannah River National Laboratory in South Carolina. AMSE Second Level.

American Museum of Science & Energy, 300 S. Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-5PM; Sunday 1-5PM. Information: 865-576-3200, www.amse.org

At the Fairfield Art Guild, 451 Lakeview Drive, Crossville, TN 38558

www.isiksonmez.com

Adapted by Joe Landry (Full Length Version). This production returns to the Carousel Theatre for a second season. Inspired by the classic American film, It's a Wonderful Life, the play is performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast in front of a studio audience. Five actors perform the dozens of characters, produce the sound effects and break for commercial. Live and Season Tickets On the Air!

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

This 40th anniversary production featuring over 80 dancers and the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will showcase guest artists Kylie Morton as the Sugarplum Fairy and Aaron Smyth of Australia as the Cavalier. This magical production of The Appalachian Ballet Company's Nutcracker is filled with lavish sets, scenery, costumes, orchestra, choir and dancers. Come enjoy Knoxville's tradition of 40 years and now also playing in Maryville. Accompanied by the full Knoxville Symphony Orchestra at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium.

Tickets on sale Nov. 14.

Knoxville:
Saturday, Dec. 3 - 8:00 PM
Sunday, Dec. 4 - 2:00 PM

Maryville:
Saturday, Dec. 10 - 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM

School Matinees: Dec. 1 & 2 -- 10:00 AM

Appalachian Ballet Company: 865-982-8463, www.appalachianballet.com

Knoxville's only open-air ice rink opens November 25 at 10am
Located in Downtown Knoxville at Market Square - Rink is open every day, rain or shine
Admission is $10 for adults & $7 for children 12 years & younger; admission includes skate rental & sales tax. Every skater must sign a waiver of liability. Parent / guardian signature required for all skaters under the age of 18 years. For specific operational hours, special promotions & info on private parties, birthday celebrations, season passes & group rates call 865-215-4423 or visit www.knoxvillesholidaysonice.com.

The Knoxville Museum of Art and the Tennessee Art Education Association present the sixth annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition November 25, 2011-January 8, 2012. The exhibition features artwork created by middle and high school students and offers students the opportunity to display their talents and be honored for their accomplishments in a professional art museum environment.

Students, family, friends, and the public are invited to an opening reception and awards ceremony Wednesday, December 7 from 6-8pm.

The Knoxville Museum of Art is located in downtown Knoxville at 1050 World’s Fair Park and is 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, contact Angela Thomas at 865.934.2034 or visit www.knoxart.org.