Calendar of Events

The Knoxville Museum of Art presents two concurrent exhibitions August 24-November 4 Contemporary Focus 2012 and Fischli & Weiss: The Way Things Go.

Contemporary Focus is the KMA’s annual exhibition series that recognizes, supports, and documents the development of contemporary art in East Tennessee. Each year, the exhibition series features the work of artists who are living and making art in this region, and who are exploring issues relevant to the larger world of contemporary art.

The Way Things Go, a video installation by Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss, has earned a cult following since its premier at international art festivals in 1987. The Way Things Go documents a 30-minute chain reaction using ordinary objects, fire, fireworks, blasts of air, gravity, and a variety of corrosive liquids.

A free public opening for both exhibitions takes place Thursday, August 23 from 7-9pm. This event includes a cash bar and an opportunity to meet the Contemporary Focus artists. Additional programming for Contemporary Focus includes Dine & Discover presentations August 22, September 25, and October 24, all held at noon at the KMA.

The Knoxville Museum of Art celebrates the art and artists of East Tennessee, presents new art and new ideas, serves and educates diverse audiences, and enhances Knoxville’s quality of life. The museum 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.

SWEETBREADS
First Year Graduate MFA Show

UT Downtown Gallery will be hosting an exhibition of recent work from the incoming graduate students with the UTK School of Art. This exhibition includes sculpture, painting, printmaking, fiber and video. The students exhibiting are James Boychuk-Hunter, David Harman, Raluca Iancu, Kevin Kao, Alexandra Kirtley, Kevin Varney & Thomas Wharton.

Please join us for a reception and meet these new student artists, Friday night August 24 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm. Admission is free and open to the public.

UT Downtown Gallery
106 S. Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
ph: 865.673.0802
August 23 – September 1, 2012

Reception Friday Aug 24, from 6 til 9 pm

Gallery hours are Wed- Fri 11-6 and Sat 10-3.

Five-time Grammy award winner, Mary Chapin Carpenter has earned her place among the most respected artists in country music. She combines folk, country, acoustic, rock and blues influences in songs that speak to the most universal of life’s details. Go ahead and get your tickets for her Thursday, August 23 performance, we'd hate to see you miss out.

Auditions for all voice parts on Thursday, August 23 from 6 until 9 p.m. No prepared piece is required. Auditions include assessments of vocal quality, sight-reading and tonal memory. To schedule an audition, please call (865) 579-6292.

Who: Knoxville Choral Society
What: Auditions for all voice parts
When: Thursday, August 23, 2012
Details: Auditions include assessment of vocal quality, sight-reading
and tonal memory skills.
Contact: for audition appointment, e-mail membership@knoxvillechoralsociety.org or call (865) 579-6292
For more information, please visit our Web site at www.knoxvillechoralsociety.org.

REMINDER: TEXTHELP AND FLUENCY TUTOR DEMOS THIS THURSDAY, 1-5 PM AT East Tennessee Technology Access Center.

Ruth Boxley fromText Helpwill be available to demonstrateRead and Write Gold and Fluency Tutor, tools for increasing access to writing and reading fluency.

ETTAC will be offering both tools through the Reading Lab funded in part by a grant fromGreen Mountain Coffee Roasters, starting September 1. If you have students needing to use these tools, please come to learn more about them and how you can participate in the Reading Lab.

This session will be open for people to come during this time, so please join us for any part or all of the afternoon. There is no cost for attending.

Please call to register: (865) 219-0130

116 Childress Street, Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: (865) 219-0130 (voice/TTY)
Fax: (865) 219-0137
website: http://www.discoveret.org/ettac/
email: ettacmain@gmail.com

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.

Saturday, August 25
9 am ADULT PROGRAM: Owls and Woodpeckers of Seven Islands
(Ages 12 and up) Join naturalist Stephen Lyn Bales for an owl and woodpecker hunt at Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge in east Knox County. (Well, at 9 am he doesn't expect to find any owls. But we know they are there.) Plus, whatever late summer birds that might present themselves. Free for Ijams and McClung members, $5 non-members. Pre-registration required. Call 577-4717, ext. 110. This program is part of a summer partnership with the 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 FAMILY PROGRAM: Cicada Festival
As the weather heats up, it gets louder and louder. What's that raucous buzzing sound? Cicadas, of course! These strange-looking insects make up a large section of the summer orchestra, so come learn more about them. We'll look for cicadas on the trail and explore the different species. You may even get to see what cicadas taste like when deep fried! Plus, we'll have a sweep-net activity led by our favorite bugoligist, Rikki Hall. The fee for this program is $7 for members and $10 for non-members. Pre-registration is required; please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register. Leaders: Peg Beute, Stephen Lyn Bales, Rikki Hall

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 26
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.

Confabulatores Nocturni and Limited Vision
August 20 - September 9, 2012
Lecture: TBA

Monday-Friday, 11:30AM--5:00PM, closed Saturday and Sunday
Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1715 Volunteer Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37996-2410
ph: 865.974.3200

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!

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.

Blue Plate Special, 12:00 Noon at the Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 South Gay Street.
www.wdvx.com/events

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

Monday 8/20
City Dwelling Nature Seekers

Tuesday 8/21
The Misery Jackals
Kenny Freeman

Wednesday 8/22
Count This Penny

Thursday 8/23
The Rough and Tumble
Wormz and the Decomposers

Friday 8/24
A Man Called Bruce

Saturday 8/25
Boling, Brown, and Holloway
Susan Enan