Calendar of Events

Corey Smith brings his panache for true-to-life storytelling to the Tennessee Theatre on Saturday, August 25. Smith was named one of country music's hottest new artists by Country Weekly and we see why. All you have to do is take one listen to singles like "Twenty-One" and "Maybe Next Year" to hear the appeal.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 4, at 10 a.m. via the Tennessee Theatre box office, all Knoxville Tickets outlets, by phone at 865-656-4444 or online.

This summer, the Frank H. McClung Museum on the campus of the University of Tennessee will be hosting a photo exhibit "The Owl and the Woodpecker" by wildlife photographer Paul Bannick. Ijams is partnering with McClung to present a series of programs that are owl and woodpecker related.

Saturday, July 7, 10 a.m.: Creating a Bird-friendly Yard with owls and woodpeckers in mind. Program at Ijams.
Sunday, July 8, 2 p.m.: Ghost Birds: Jim Tanner and the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. Presentation by UT Press author Stephen Lyn Bales at McClung Museum
Saturday, July 14, 2 p.m.: WalkAbout: Searching for Woodpeckers along the Third Creek Greenway. Meet at Tyson Park tennis courts.
Saturday, August 11, 10 am: Woodpeckers and Owls of Tennessee. Program at Ijams.
Saturday, August 25, 9 pm: WalkAbout: Owls and Woodpeckers of Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge. Program at Seven Islands.

All programs free to Ijams and McClung members. $5 for non-members. To regster for any or all programs (except McClung talk on July 8) call Ijams at 577-4717, ext. 110.

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Grounds and trails open during daylight hours. Call for Visitor Center hours. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

A special event for lovers of big trucks! Visitors can get up close to some powerfully
big machinery that will be on display throughout the zoo, including heavy equipment made to move mountains of dirt, emergency response and military vehicles and big RV’s, too.

Knoxville Zoo, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. Open every day except Christmas. Information: 865-637-5331, www.knoxville-zoo.org

Owls and Woodpeckers of Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, August 25 at 9 pm. The latter two programs will be lead by Ijams’ Senior Naturalist and Author, Stephen Lyn Bales. Learn more at www.ijams.org

ADULT PROGRAM: Owls and Woodpeckers of Seven Islands
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August 25, 2012, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

(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.

Featuring Joshua Dudley Greer/Andrew Scott Ross/Mark Bradley-Shoup

The three artists selected for this year’s exhibition have a common interest in referencing the urban environment, the boundaries along which nature and civilization intersect, and the way in which ordinary images can serve as metaphors for complex realities.

Contemporary Focus is the KMA’s annual exhibition series designed to serve as a vital means of recognizing, supporting and documenting 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.

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM; Sunday, 1-5PM. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org

Works by Jessica Gregory and Linda Leilani Bohanan.
Student Exhibit: Rob White and Kate McCullough’s watercolor students; Chico Osten’s portrait students
Reception: August 24, 6:30-8:00 PM

Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 9AM-5PM; Wednesday & Friday, 10AM-5PM; Saturday, 9AM-1PM. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityartctr.com

The Fountain City Art Center is extremely proud and excited to announce the opening of and reception for a very unusual exhibit on Friday, August 24, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM, “The Recycled Kingdom.” Artists Jessica Gregory and Linda Leilani Bohanan have been working on the exhibit for over a year. Jessica has created a walk through castle made of recycled materials, especially oversized cans harvested from “Big Fatty’s,” the reception’s caterer and sponsor. Linda is known for her wall mounted ethereal faces and for all kinds of animals, some almost life sized. For this show, she has created a war horse, a giraffe, strange prehistoric looking fish, and many other creatures straight out of her imagination. The show will be on display from August 24 up to the disassembly date on September 28. Videographer Dave Dixon visited both artists’ homes and videoed the works in progress. Check out Fountain City Art Center’s Facebook site, YouTube, or our website, www.fountaincityartctr, to view the footage.
Fountain City Art Center at 213 Hotel Avenue, next to Fountain City Park.

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Outdoor KnoxFest started as a day-long Adventure Race, the Urban Wilderness Challenge, but, it’s grown to a weekend packed full of activities for athletes and families alike! Our goal is to promote outdoor activities in Knoxville and to encourage people to participate in those outdoor activities.

LEGACY PARKSProceeds from this event benefit Legacy Parks Foundation, a Knoxville-based non-profit working to expand and promote outdoor recreational venues and opportunities throughout east Tennessee.

Outdoor KnoxFest Weekend Activities:

To challenge the most outdoor loving folks, we are offering three main events: Adventure Race (Saturday), Trail Run (Sunday morning) and the Cross Country Mountain Bike Time Trail (Sunday late morning). That’s right! Register for all three events and make the most of your Outdoor KnoxFest experience!

Day-Long Adventure Race
Adventure Racing is a multi-discipline race that includes mountain biking, paddling, a rope element, surprise challenges and a secret course that you navigate through! Choose to tackle this exciting day as a team of 3 or a solo competitor. We’ll have a gear check on Friday evening and the race starts on Saturday morning.

Film Night - Friday Evening
Start the weekend off on the right foot! We’ll host an outdoor inspired film in the great Outdoors of Knoxville! More info soon!

Metric Century Bike Ride
The Smoky Mountain Wheelman are hosting a great ride through the area. Details coming soon!

Trail Run
If a day of Adventure Racing wasn’t enough, join in Sunday morning for a Trail Run! Sponsored by Knoxville Track Club, this will be a great way to get the legs moving!

Cross Country Mountain Bike Time Trial
The folks from AMBC will be hosting a Cross Country Mountain Bike Time Trial. Hit the Trail Run, then come over and test your legs cross country style mountain biking!

Guided Trail Hikes
Knoxville’s own Missy Kane will be leading hikes in the Fort Dickerson area! Join in on Saturday at 10am or 2pm, Sunday at 1pm

Get Out & Play Activities
From 10am-4pm, the Knoxville Waterfront will be packed full of fun outdoor activities! We’ll have the Climbing Wall, boats to demo, challenges for kids… a whole host of activities to participate in the outdoors! Stop by and Get Out & Play!

Event Party
It wouldn’t be Outdoor KnoxFest without a party! We can thank sponsors Chaco and Merrell for a great bash! Party entrance included for Adventure Race participants. We’ll have tickets available for everyone else!

Bike and Boat Rentals
Rent Mountain Bikes and Boats from River Sports Outfitters! Call the store for more information 865.523.0066 You can ride along the waterfront or take to the trails in the Dirty South!

Community Bike Ride
The fine folks at Mast General will lead a group from their downtown Gay Street location to Ijams Nature Park and back.

Outdoor KnoxFest is the place to be outdoors in Knoxville! Come join in on the fun, activities, races and gatherings. Looking forward to seeing you outside!

http://www.outdoorknoxville.com/outdoorknoxfest

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.

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.