Calendar of Events

Discerning shoppers: browse and buy affordable art at the Plateau Creative Arts Center (PCAC). Once a year, members of the Art Guild at Fairfield Glade welcome the public to a Budget Art Sale. This year’s sale is scheduled for Friday, August 10 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Saturday, August 11 from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

At the annual Budget Art Sale, member artists sell selected artwork at costs below original gallery prices. Choose from a wide variety of paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, and more. Find the perfect fit for both your wallet and your décor, or select unique gifts for family and friends.

The Art Guild represents some of the finest artists in Cumberland County. Guild members come from all over the country, and many have enjoyed successful careers in visual arts and art education. At the Budget Art Sale, shoppers can find works by their favorite local Art Guild artists or discover the work of a “new to you” artist.

Come enjoy the Budget Art Sale at the Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive (off Peavine Road). This is an inside event; very cool! For more information, call 931-707-7249 or see www.artguildfairfieldglade.net .

1964 “The Tribute” isn't just any Beatles tribute band. The group strives to emulate the performances fans might have seen when the Fab Four were on tour in the '60s, from costume to sound. Their renditions of early Beatles favorites have drawn crowds from all over the world and garnered buzz as the best performers of their kind. Dubbed "the best Beatles tribute ever" by Rolling Stone, this is one you won't want to miss.
Friday, August 10.

Tickets at Tennessee Theatre box office, all Knoxville Tickets outlets, by phone at 865-656-4444 or online.

August 10 – Little Big Band.

Alive After Five is a unique live music series presented on thirty or more Fridays per year in four seasonal series. The programs take place in the smoke-free, casually elegant setting of the Great Hall in the Knoxville Museum of Art. There is a live band on stage, seating at tables, two cash bars, food from area restaurants, free freshly popped popcorn, free portrait drawing, free parking, and a licensed therapeutic masseuse available. Audience members can enjoy listening to music, dancing, and browsing the museum’s art galleries.

All shows 6:00 - 8:30 PM.
$10-general, $6-KMA members and students with ID

The Athens Area Council for the Arts will present Future Divas in concert in the Sue E. Trotter Theater at The Arts Center on Friday, August 10 at 7:30 PM. All seats are $10.00 and tickets may be purchased in advance and at the door as available.

A diva is defined as a “celebrated female singer”, and the seven young women chosen to perform, Aislin Anderson, Cat Beddingfield, Ally Clark, Ashley Clark, Betsy Crabtree, Kinslee Melhorn, and Kyla Royal, are on a path to fulfilling that definition. Their voices range in training from jazz to opera to show tunes to country and western, and the program will feature all of those styles and more. Each of the “future divas” has appeared on local stages and some have received radio airplay.

Tickets for the Future Divas concert may be purchased on line at www.athensartscouncil.org or at The Arts Center, 320 North White St. in downtown Athens. For more information, contact The Arts Center at 423-745-8781.

Wednesday, August 8
11 am WILDLIFE PROGRAM: Behind the Scenes with the Ijams Veterinarian
(Ages 5 and up) Get up close and personal with some of Ijams' furred and feathered animal ambassadors! You won't want to miss this unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of our animal care program. You'll get to see how we feed and care for the animals, and you may even have the chance to get nose-to-beak or toe-to-tail with some of our wildlife friends. Due to liability concerns, participants cannot be under 5 years of age. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult. The fee for this program is $30 per person, and includes a boxed lunch. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register. Leader: Dr. Louise Conrad

Thursday, August 9
9 am - 5:30 pm CHILDREN'S PROGRAM: Youth Photo Camp
(Ages 8-18) This terrific camp includes all day "hands-on" instruction from award-winning professional photographers and a Certified Scout Merit Badge Instructor. Participants will also receive lunch, a photo nature walk at Ijams, and even the opportunity to photograph some of our animal ambassadors! There will also be a print competition with awards and camp souvenir items! Spaces are limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or questions, please visit the Professional Photographers of East Tennessee website. Click: Youth Photo Camp.

1 pm FAMILY PROGRAM: Ijams Children's Story Time
Join Ijams volunteer Lynn Keffer as she reads one A Boy Wants A Dinosaur by Hiawyn Oram and Satoshi Kitamura, first published in 2006. In this case, the dinosaur is a Massospondylus! In addition to the book, Lynn will also lead kids in a fun craft. Free, but a donation would be nice. Pre-registration is required; please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register.

Friday, August 10
10 am FAMILY PROGRAM: Nature Fun Station
Join us for this terrific new program at Ijams Nature Center! Look for the Nature Fun Station sign to find a fun outdoor learning activity. Whether, we are catching bugs in the meadow or planting flowers in the garden, visitors can join us for a variety of outdoor discoveries. Follow the sign to fun! FREE. No registration required.

8:30 pm FAMILY PROGRAM: Bat Night
Is the end of summer making you batty? Then join us for Bat Night and shake your before-school blues! We'll learn a little about these flying mammals, learn how to hear like one, and then go see if we can find some in the park. The fee for this program is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. Pre-registration is required; please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register. Leaders: Peg Beute and Kara Remington

Saturday, August 11
9:30 am FAMILY PROGRAM: Family Day Camp: Ijams Adventure
Join us for this great outdoor family program! Designed with family fun and exploration in mind, these programs are designed for families to attend together, enjoying nature and spending quality time together. This month we'll explore all the interesting sites and sounds that Ijams has to offer... you never know what is just around the bend in the trail. After a morning of hands-on activities, we'll enjoy a boxed lunch on the back terrace. The fee for this program is $15 per person for Ijams members; $20 for non-members. Pre-registration is required; please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 115 to register. Leader: Sabrina DeVault

10 am ADULT PROGRAM: Owls and Woodpeckers of Tennessee
(Ages 12 and up) Join naturalist Stephen Lyn Bales for a look at the life histories of the owls and woodpeckers that live in Tennessee, everything from the secretive saw-whet owl of the Smokies to the now statewide extinct red-cockaded woodpecker of old pine forests. Free for Ijams and McClung members, $5 non-members. Pre-registration required. Pre-registeration is required. Call 577-4717, ext. 110. This program is part of a summer partnership with UT's Frank H. McClung Museum.

11 am WILDLIFE PROGRAM: Behind the Scenes with the Ijams Veterinarian
(Ages 5 and up) Get up close and personal with some of Ijams' furred and feathered animal ambassadors! You won't want to miss this unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of our animal care program. You'll get to see how we feed and care for the animals, and you may even have the chance to get nose-to-beak or toe-to-tail with some of our wildlife friends. Due to liability concerns, participants cannot be under 5 years of age. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult. The fee for this program is $30 per person, and includes a boxed lunch. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register. Leader: Dr. Louise Conrad

1 pm ADULT PROGRAM: Green your School Routine
Learn how to send your kids back to school with a new green routine. We'll talk about ways to select eco-friendly school supplies... did you know that you can buy elephant poo paper? You'll also learn tips and tricks for healthy, earth-friendly lunches for your kids. Free. Pre-registration is required; please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register. Leader: Peg Beute

2 pm WILDLIFE PROGRAM: Animal Program
Have you met all the animals that call the Ijams Visitor Center home? If not, be sure to stop by every Saturday for a chance to get nose-to-beak with some of our resident furred and feathered ambassadors. Free to members, $2 for non-members. No registration required.

Sunday, August 12
2 pm WILDLIFE PROGRAM: Show-and-Tell Sundays
Have you met all the animals that call the Ijams Visitor Center home? If not, be sure to stop by every Sunday at 2 pm and 4 pm for a chance to get nose-to-beak with some of our resident furred and feathered ambassadors. You can also learn the secrets of the exhibit hall with our museum curator every Sunday at 3 pm to peek into the world of the Ijams exhibits. Both of these programs are free to members, $2 for non-members. No registration required.

Saturday 8/4
Lonesome Meadow
Tim and Jodi Harbin

Monday 8/6
Amber Rubarth &
Dave Eggar
Jacob Green

Tuesday 8/7
Carolina Bound

Wednesday 8/8
Corey R-J
Husky Burnette

Thursday 8/9
Fifth on the Floor
Jim Myers

Friday 8/10
Doug Mains and the City Folk
Sarah Lou Richards

Saturday 8/11
The Levee Drivers
Cory Bishop

Monday 8/13
Lucy Chapin
Mat Burke

Tuesday 8/14
Adam Lee
Kellin Watson

Wednesday 8/15
Ali Holder &
Daniel Thomas Phillips
Boy Named Banjo

Thursday 8/16
Sarah Morgan
Kevin Burchmeier

Friday 8/17
Michael Reno Harrell
Sligo Creek Stompers

Saturday 8/18
Bumper Jacksons
Brooke McBride

12:00 Noon at the Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 South Gay Street.

WDVX: First Friday Live
Knoxville Visitor Center

Join WDVX every First Friday, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, at the Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 South Gay Street, for a live broadcast.

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present a new exhibition of watercolors and oils by local artists Steve Black and Betty Bullen. The exhibition will be displayed in the Balcony at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from August 3-31, 2012, and an opening reception will take place as part of First Friday activities on August 3 from 5:00-9:00 PM. Black and Bullen met through the Tennessee Artist’s Association, and while they have known each other for only for a few years, they have chaired exhibitions and worked on many projects together. “Oil versus Water” is their first exhibition together.

“Battle of the Mediums: Oil versus Water” will be on display at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with additional hours on Saturday, August 4, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543, or visit the Web site at www.knoxalliance.com.

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present a new exhibition by the Townsend Artisan Guild (TAG) entitled “Destination Townsend”, featuring original paintings, photographs, mixed media, sculptures, jewelry, and more by nearly 30 local artists. The exhibition will be displayed at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from August 3-31, 2012, and an opening reception will take place as part of First Friday activities on August 3 from 5:00-9:00 PM.
Artists featured in the exhibition include: Deborah Adams (fiber art); Lois Alexander (painting); Evelyn Bryant (sculpture); Susan Cooper (photography); Becky Goodman (stained glass); Rex Gullufsen (photography); Lynn Hash (fiber art); Dave Huber (pottery); Mary K. Jenkins (acrylic); Rick Kratz (photography); Ken LaValley (photography); Maggie McDade (painting); Dan Meadows (photography); M.J. Montgomery (Photography and Painting); Peter Mueller (Mixed Media); Dave Neamand (silver jewelry); Billy Reynolds (wood carving); Terri Reynolds (carving); Wade Richardson (furniture); Mary Ruden (fiberglass and printmaking); Stephen Shankles (woodworking); Mike Shults (wood carving); Jeffrey Stoner (photography); Suzanna Terrill (encaustics); Sharon Webb (paper mache); Sarah Weber (painting); Wendy West (glass sculpture); and John Wharton (woodturning).

“Destination Townsend” will be on display at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with additional hours on Saturday, August 4, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543, or visit the Web site at www.knoxalliance.com.

Tuna Does Vegas re-unites the lovable and eccentric characters from the "third smallest town in Texas" as they take a rambling romp in Sin City. The hilarity begins when oddball-conservative radio host Arles Struvie announces on air that he and his wife Bertha Bumiller are heading to Vegas to renew their wedding vows ... but everyone in Tuna, Texas goes along for the ride! Written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard, Tuna Does Vegas features the favorite characters from the award-winningGreater Tuna productions with some new characters too!

Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $10 plus fees for Thursday & Sunday performances and $15 plus fees for Friday & Saturday performances. Theatre Knoxville Downtown has open seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to pick up your tickets and claim your seats. TKD reserves the right to seat walk-in patrons during the final 15 minutes prior to showtime. For more information on the show, please call Theatre Knoxville Downtown at (865) 544-1999, e-mail info@theatreknoxville.com, or visit www.theatreknoxville.com.

The UT Downtown Gallery is excited to present an upcoming exhibition from the Permanent Collection of the Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture. August’s exhibition will feature figurative works on paper, including watercolors, drawings, photography, and printmaking. Notable works include: portraits by Chuck Close and Alice Neel, prints by Francisco Goya, Leon Golub, Kathe Kollwitz, Keith Haring, Luis Jiminez, and William Hogarth, and photography by Helmut Newton and Walker Evans. Also in the exhibition will be works from the UT School of Art professors, students, and visiting artists, past and present. These artists are, Baldwin Lee, Don Kurka, F. Clark Stewart, Ruth Weisberg, Eleanor Dickinson, Mark Steinmetz, Ruth Weisberg and Joseph Delaney.

Works will be on display August 3 - August 18, 2012, Wednesday through Friday 11am - 6pm and Saturdays 10am -3pm.

Join us for a First Friday reception; August 3 from 5pm until 9pm, admission is free.

August 1-September 2, Art Market Galley of Knoxville is pleased to present an exhibit of recent works by Patricia Herzog of Knoxville and Francie Entz of Loudon.

Patricia Herzog, who holds a MS degree in ceramics from UT, will be exhibiting a collection of her recent clay works, some of which include fused-glass elements. She enjoys experimenting with colorful glazes and textures with an emphasis on whimsical animal imagery and the natural environment. Patricia is a member of several regional craft guilds and has been a studio potter since 1978.

Painter Francie Entz will be exhibiting a collection of her recent works in water media. She says that for her “the process of painting--the journey--is the important thing.” Francie aspires to create work that intrigues, captivates, puzzles and that also pleases both herself and the viewer. Member of both the Knoxville and Tennessee Watercolor Societies, her works have been juried into exhibits throughout the US.

A First Friday Reception for the exhibit is planned for August 3 from 5:30-9 pm with complimentary refreshments and live folk-style music performed by Molly Rochelson.

Member owned and operated by over 60 regional artists, Art Market Gallery is located a 422 South Gay Street in Knoxville next to the Downtown Grill & Brewery. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 11 am – 6 pm and Sunday 1-5 pm. For more information, call 865-525-5265, visit artmarketgallery.net