Calendar of Events

Saturday, August 18

8 am FAMILY PROGRAM: Kid's First Canoe Cruise
If your kids are already complaining about going back to school, we have a way to hold on to a piece of summer. Bring them to the park for a fun, family canoe trip. The relaxed paddling on our lake is perfect for kids that have never canoed before, as well as families that want a relaxing way to explore the quarry. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult. And maybe we will even find freshwater jellyfish that live in Mead's Quarry Lake. The fee for this program is $15 for members and $17.50 for non-members. Pre-registration is required; please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 119 to register. Leader: Stephen Lyn Bales

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.

2:30 pm ADULT PROGRAM: Preserving a Piece of Summer
(Ages 12 and up) If you are looking for a way to make summer last just a little bit longer, then this program is for you. Whether it's the color of summer wildflowers or those last vegetables from your garden, we'll discuss ways to keep the warm weather with you into fall. We'll talk about drying plants and flowers, and even some ways to store your garden harvest. 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. Leader: Peg Beute

Sunday, August 19

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.

Wednesday, August 22

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 23

1 pm FAMILY PROGRAM: Ijams Children's Story Time
Join Ijams volunteer Lynn Keffer as she reads Yoko by Rosemary Wells. (Yoko's mom has packed her favorite for lunch today-sushi! But is it?) But her classmates don't think it looks quite so yummy. 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.

3:30 pm 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.

The Creative Arts Co-op has plans for you...Our next murder mysteries -'Support Group Nightmares'- are scheduled for August 18th and 25th. Our August 18th performance will feature our dinner theatre - a delicous buffet including dessert and beverages.

Ticket price for the dinner theatre is $40.00pp including tax.

Show tickets for our 'Murder a la Mode' performance on Augut 25th are still just $20.00 per person. And that includes the show, beverages, and a dessert bar 'to die for'.

Our interactive murder mysteries are comedies that get everyone in on the fun. Characters interact with guests, guests search for clue, and even interrogate suspects.

The details are: 'Support Group Nightmares'
August 18 - dinner theatre August 25 - 'murder a la mode'

Both shows begin at 8:00pm at the Creative Arts Co-op Visual & Performing Arts Center, 426 Ruritan Road, Harriman.

Reservations are required as seating is limited - and catered.
Call 865/765-1129 or visit www.creativeartsco-op.com to Reserve Today!

The 2012 East Tennessee History Fair will celebrate the region’s history with reenactments, activities, and tours. Presented by the East Tennessee Historical Society, along with dozens of businesses, historical organizations, museums, musicians, and individuals, the East Tennessee History Festival features fun and educational activities highlighting the people, places, stories, and events that comprise the shared history of our 35-county region. The event is free and open to the public! Special highlights include: a living history timeline, live music, historic crafts demonstrations, historic and genealogical groups from across the region, children’s activities and crafts, Davy Crockett’s birthday party, walking tours of downtown with Knox Heritage, tours of First Presbyterian Church Cemetery and stained glass windows, Civil War bus tours and tours of Knoxville’s historic homes, “History Hound” dog costume contest, vintage films by TAMIS including This is Cas Walker, 200th anniversary celebration and tours of the James Park House, traditional foods, East Tennessee art exhibit at Art Market Gallery, museum tours, genealogy workshops and book signings at Mast General Store, farmers market, and much more! Free to the public!

East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay Street.
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., August 18.
For information: 865-215-8824, www.easttnhistory.org

An evening of great food and entertainment raises funds to benefit area nonprofits such as Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, Mary Tippett Library, Helping Hands, the Heritage Center and both Townsend and Walland Elementary Schools.

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

Come have a fully catered dinner in the Great Hall of the Ramsey Mansion as well as a tour of the home.

2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org

For those who enjoy testing the finer wines in the area and beyond.

2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org

This adult-only event features food and drinks from over 35 area restaurants and vendors, as well as beverage samples from area distributors, wineries, and breweries. Lively music, from Second Opinion, The Vibraslaps, and Jim Asbell and the Trophiholics, and entertainment will be presented on three stages throughout the evening. Open to guests 21 years or older.

To purchase tickets online: www.knoxville-zoo.org or
by phone: 865-637-5331, ext. 300, or in person at Knoxville Zoo, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914, and ORNL Credit Union Branches.

Hypertufa Workshop
Saturday, August 18th at 10:00am

Due to popular demand, we are offering this class for a second time this year! Mathew will show you how easy it is to make beautiful faux stone containers to liven up your garden. All materials will be provided. Registration is required and space is limited to 12 people.
$25 for KBGA Members, $30 for non-members.

The Pellissippi State Alumni Association invites all Pellissippi State graduates and their families to attend Alumni Family Movie Day on Saturday, Aug. 18. The event takes place on the Hardin Valley Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road.

Alumni Family Movie Day begins at noon with lunch, compliments of Buddy’s Bar-B-Q, in the Goins Building Cafeteria. While there is no charge for the meal, the Pellissippi State Foundation will accept donations for the Alumni Scholarship Fund.

A showing of the popular animated film “Madagascar” follows at 1 p.m. in the Goins Auditorium. The movie and popcorn are also free.

Those planning to attend are asked contact the Alumni Office at (865) 539-7242 or alumni@pstcc.edu by Wednesday, Aug. 15.

To request accommodations for a disability, contact the executive director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action at (865) 694-6607 or humanresources@pstcc.edu.

HOT NIGHTS, COOL JAZZ PARTY
with
THE TIM HUGHES QUARTET & FRIENDS
Tim Hughes Quartet
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18
at The Arts Center
Doors Open at 7:30, Music at 8:00
Light Hors d'oeuvres & Cash Bar - $15.00
Tickets in advance at www.athensartscouncil.org or 423-745-8781. Tickets at the door as available.

Children's Theatre of Knoxville will present the classic adventure tale ”Treasure Island,” for 13 performances, Thursdays through Sundays from August 17 through September 1.

The COMPLETE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE is:
Friday, August 17 at 7 PM
Saturday, August 18 at 1 PM and 5 PM
Sunday, August 19 at 3 PM
Thursday, August 23 at 7 PM
Friday, August 24 at 7 PM
Saturday, August 25 at 1 PM and 5 PM
Sunday, August 26 at 3 PM
Thursday, August 30 at 7 PM
Friday, August 31 at 7 PM
Saturday, September 1 at 1 PM and 5 PM.

“Treasure Island” is a grand tale of adventure on the high seas, full of suspense, humor and hair-raising adventure. The play also speaks wisely to the issues of trust and betrayal. Robert Louis Stevenson’s yarn continues to delight readers of all ages, and seeing it come to life onstage promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Reservations are strongly recommended for all CTK performances. To reserve tickets for the production, e-mail the number of adult and child tickets needed, along with your requested performance date and time, to tickets@childrenstheatreknoxville.com at any time. Or you may call us at (865) 599-5284 between the hours of 1 PM and 5 PM. Reservations can be placed on “will-call” and paid for upon arrival.

TICKETS are $12 per person. CTK is continuing our special Adult & Child Combination rate for this production: If an adult and a child enter together, these two may be admitted for $10 each.

The play is being performed at CTK’s theatre in downtown Knoxville, located at 800 Tyson Street.

This Weekend: A Star is Born

As a showgirl guided to heights of industry success by an alcoholic ex-matinee idol, Judy Garland performs one superb song after another (most by Harold Arlen and Ira Gershwin) in a production – also starring James Mason and directed by George Cukor – that exhilarates with its craft and style even as it moves toward a heartbreaking finale. Shortened after its 1954 premiere and reconstructed to near its original length in 1983, A Star Is Born endures as one of Hollywood’s supreme triumphs. Tickets are on sale now for both screenings of the fully restored classic film on Friday, August 17 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 19 at 2 p.m.

www.tennesseetheatre.com