Calendar of Events

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.

Tennessee Valley Amateur Winemaking Competition – Saturday, September 8 (Live Judging)
Presented by BlueSlip Winery, this contest is open to all amateur winemakers. Entry deadline is August 16.

Lil Miss Pageant –Friday, September 7 – 5:30 PM
New pageant especially for young ladies ages 7-9. Entry deadline is August 30.

Caps for the Cure – Entry Deadline – August 16
Decorate a cap to help fight breast cancer! Categories: Pretty in Pink, Down on the Farm, Fair Food & Wild Safari. Adult and children’s divisions available! All proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Knoxville Affiliate.

Food City Hot Dog Decorating Contest –Sunday, September 16 – 3 PM
New “day-of” competition – show up and participate! Create your own hot dog masterpiece – top a dog with the most unique condiments and compete for a chance to win Food City gift cards!

Decorated Cakes & Cupcakes Competition – Higher premiums and new specialty prizes in 2012! Sponsored by SugarBakers & KupKaties Kupkakes.

King Arthur Flour Contest – September 11 – 7 PM – Live Judging
“These ain’t your mama’s biscuits!” (Adults) / “Muffin madness” (Youth division)

Veggie Creatures – Kid’s Horticulture Contest – Entry Deadline – August 16
Play with your food! Open to children (12 years & under) build a sculpture using only vegetables. 2 divisions: Veggie Creature or Mr & Mrs. Potato Head.

Horticulture – First Time Exhibitors - Entry Deadline – August 16
This competition is open to home gardeners who have never displayed vegetables at the Tennessee Valley Fair. Youth & adult divisions available.

To learn more about the 93rd annual Tennessee Valley Fair, please visit TNValleyFair.org or call 865-215-1471.

The Tennessee Valley Fair is searching for talented young people ages 8-21. Open to all singers, dancers and musicians, the Fair is offering 3 youth talent competitions in 2012:

Knox Area Youth Talent Competition
Saturday, August 25 at 9 AM – West High School
Ages: 13-21 welcome; 1st prize wins $100 and an opportunity to compete in the Regional Youth Talent Competition on September 8.

Junior Youth Talent Competition
Saturday, September 8 at 4 PM – Pepsi Community Tent / Chilhowee Park
Ages: 8-12 welcome; 1st prize wins $100, a plaque and exclusive performance opportunities.

Regional Youth Talent Competition
Saturday, September 8 at 4 PM – Pepsi Community Tent / Chilhowee Park
Ages: 13-21 years old welcome; 1st prize wins $1,000; exclusive performance opportunities
Please note – you must compete and win in the Knox Are Youth Talent or Area Talent Competitions to be eligible for this contest – please see our website for details.

The registration deadline for the Junior and Regional Youth Talent Competitions is August 22. For more information, please visit TNValleyFair.org and click on “Contests” or call 865-215-1480.

The 93rd annual Tennessee Valley Fair will be held September 7-16.

August 11, 11a.m. - 1 p.m. Civil War Genealogy on the Internet--Finding your Civl War ancestor's records, regimental history, burials, obituaries. Pre-registration begins July 30.

September 15, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Internet Genealogy--Students use individual computers to explore the 12 major sites. Pre-registration begins September 3.

October 13, 11 a.m. - 12 noon. War of 1812 Genealogy--Find service, bounty land, pension, regimental information for your War of 1812 ancestor. Pre-registration begins October 1.

October 27, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Using County Records in Genealogical Research--Finding birth, death, court,deeds, divorces, probate, tax, wills to investigate your ancestors. No registration required.

November 10, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Internet genealogy--Students use individual computers to explore 12 major sites. Pre-registration begins October 29.

December 8, 1:15 - 4:15 p.m. Intermediate Internet Genealogy--Advanced techniques in genealogical research with special focus on primary resources. Pre-registration begins November 26.

To pre-register call 865-215-8809. For additional information on workshops see www.eastTNhistory.org.

The Appalachian Arts Craft Center is a nonprofit center promoting traditional artists and crafts. The shop and class facility are located at 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris, Tenn., one mile east of I-75 north at Exit 122. You must pre-register and pay for all classes in advance. Call the center at 865-494-9854 to register. www.appalachianarts.net.

Throw a Shuttle! (Introduction to Weaving), Saturday, August 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with LouAnn Robinson. Earlybird cost by July 24: $20 Craft Center members, $30 nonmembers; after July 24 cost: $25/35. Class fees include all materials. Beginning.

The Magic of Marbling, Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Pat K. Thomas. Part of our 2012-13 Featured Tennessee Artist series, funded in part by the East Tennessee Foundation and the Tennessee Arts Commission. Earlybird cost by August 2: $30 Craft Center members, $40 nonmembers; after August 2 cost: $40 / $50. All students must also pay a materials fee of $20 to the teacher at the class. Beginning-Intermediate.

Handbuilding with Clay, Four Wednesday Evenings: September 5, 12, and 19, and October 3, 6-9 p.m., with Sandra McEntire. Earlybird cost: by August 20: $70 Craft Center members, $80 nonmembers; after August 20 cost: $80 / $90. All students must also pay a $20 studio fee to the Pottery Department on the first day for clay, glaze and firing. Beginning-Intermediate.

Introduction to Stone-Carving, Monday through Friday, September 10-14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Lisa Ruttan Wolff and Kathy Slocum. Part of our 2012-13 Featured Tennessee Artist series, funded in part by the East Tennessee Foundation and the Tennessee Arts Commission. Earlybird cost by August 8: $100 Craft Center members, $110 nonmembers; after August 8 cost: $120 / $130. All students must also pay a materials fee of $100 on the first day of the workshop, which covers the stone, base, and use of tools. Beginning.

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.

2012 Hot Summer Nights Line-up Announced for Blount County Public Library
With the outside temperatures reaching the “sizzling” range, the variety of music by the lineup of professional performers for the 11th season of Hot Summer Nights concerts at the Blount County Public Library will also be “sizzling.”

Musical genres will include Americana, Rhythm and Blues, Contemporary Country, Popular, Classical and even Opera!

All concerts will be at 7 p.m. on seven consecutive Thursday evenings, starting August 2 and concluding September 13. All concerts are indoors in the air-conditioned library facility.

Karen E. Reynolds, award-winning singer/songwriter, producer, publicist and promoter, will kick off this year’s series on August 2 with her new CD, “Read the Book.” Reynolds & Sanctifried with Kitt Rogers & Brandon Kottingen, in an interactive engagement with the audience, plays Americana on acoustic instruments. Her sound and creativity are reminiscent of Mary Chapin-Carpenter, James Taylor and Carole King. She has published on labels and is a host and producer on “The Writer’s Block,” a radio program.

The John Myers Band, appearing on August 9, features John Myers who has been engulfed in the rhythm and blues tradition since starting his career with his brothers and three others as The Five Pennies. Then becoming The Four Pennies and playing some of John’s original pieces, they recorded with Brunswick Records. The current band is a blend of multiple traditions and includes Sean McCollough on keyboards, banjo and guitar; Chris Durman on guitar; Steve White on mandolin; Maria Williams on upright bass and Steve Corrigan on drums.

Gritte Fritter - John Dupree Gritte Fritter (John Dupree), singer-guitarist, will perform on August 16 with Abigail Sinders on fiddle and vocals and Roscoe Morgan on electric bass and vocals. They will perform folk and Americana song selections ranging from the traditional (When The Work’s All Done This Fal)l, to popular (Still Crazy After all These Years), and the classic (Gentle On My Mind). Dupree moved to Tennessee from North Carolina in 2001.

The Standards/Spencer’s Own, performing on August 23, sing a cappella with a smoothly blended harmony that only five brothers can achieve. The quintet of Morgan, Nathan, Jordan, Nicholas and Quinn Williams, present a high-energy program of choreography, comedy and audience interaction. While this group hails from Nashville and is currently changing their name to Spencer’s Own to honor their father, they have performed previously at several schools in Blount County.

Fritz Beer Acoustic - June 2012 Fritz Beer, solo singer/songwriter, will perform on August 30. Fritz Beer writes and sings down-to-earth, spirited, song stories about good-hearted people who sometimes go astray. His music touches on multiple American traditions of rock, country, soul and blues. He has won songwriting awards and recently received an ASCAP songwriting award for publishing achievements. He has composed songs for short films, two feature films and multiple televisions shows, including four current shows.

Knoxville Opera Company, on September 6, will preview the coming season’s operas, Die Fledermaus, The Girl of the Golden West and Cinderella. Executive Director, Brian Salesky, will accompany one or two of the performers from this season’s productions as they sing excerpts from the three operas.

Bill Robinson Strings Quartet, on September 13, will perform a strings concert of music ranging from classical to Celtic, tangos to Turtles. All teachers, the quartet includes Bill Robinson, violin; Allyson Finck, violin; Christy Graffeo, viola; Sarah Cline, cello. With the varied selections of music, there should be something to suit everyone’s taste, and these teachers especially invite students to the concert.

At most of the Hot Summer Nights concerts, CDs by the performers will be available for sale.

Free and open to the public, these concerts will be at the Blount County Public Library, located at 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville.

For further information about library programs or services, call the library at 982-0981 or visit the Web site at www.blountlibrary.org .

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

African Dance class will consist of African dances styles, techniques, songs, and culture. Classes are designed to educate, motivate, and inspire you about the positive awareness of African Cultural Dance as a Whole. Class will consist of a mild warm-up of stretching, cardiovascular endurance, and developing footwork/body mechanics.

SUMMER/FALL 2012 SCHEDULE

Tuesdays 6:00PM-7:00PM at the Broadway Performing Arts Ctr. 706 Broadway Street
July 31 - September 25, Cost: $10 Adults $5 Children

Saturdays 3:00PM-4:30PM at The Glowing Body, 711 Irwin Street, Knoxville, TN 37917
Aug. 4 - September 25, Cost: Donations (Karma Series)

FOR MORE INFO: Takia Faniyi Phone:(865)455-0772
Email: ifaa2012@gmail.com

When the schedule was being negotiated for the featured exhibits at the Shanks Center for the Arts, Crossville Tennessee, it was not expected that we would be in the midst of a heat wave. The natural temperature of caves in this area is mid-50 degrees F. So the original idea was that a gallery guest would experience the feeling of coolness at the exhibit. But now, the unusual heat wave, plus the un-air-conditioned Warehouse Gallery, has provided a need for more imagination on the part of viewer. Fortunately the exquisite photographs make up for the temperature difference.

Alan Cressler, a Georgia resident, is a professional photographer who accompanies Dr. Jan Simek, a Distinguished Professor of Science in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, into caves in the area of middle Tennessee. Together they have explored hundreds of caves, many of which have drawings that were made thousands of years ago as determined by carbon-dating charcoal from half-burned slivers of cane. Native American people who made the artwork did so at personal risk, crawling in some cases, miles underground with cane torches. Today’s explorations are not much easier, except that the researchers have helmets with lights to guide their way through the complete darkness, often in mud, water, or very tight places.

The Shanks Center for the Arts is exhibiting twenty-nine enlarged photographs in their Warehouse Gallery beginning July 5 and continuing until Friday August 31, 2012. The Shanks Center is located at 140 North Main Street, across from the Depot, Crossville, Tennessee. Business hours are Thursdays 10 - 7, Fridays & Saturdays 10 - 4, Central Daylight Time.

An exhibit featuring the talent of both the artists and the athletes.
3 photographers are showing their images:
Andrew Kornylak from Atlanta, GA
Janine Hill from London, UK
John May from Knoxville, TN

Opening reception - First Friday August 3, from 6pm to 9:30pm:

130 West Jackson Avenue, Suite 201, Knoxville, TN 37902. The gallery is open weekdays 10 am to 5 pm and after hours or weekends by appointment at 917 532 4913 or patrice@2manypixelsphoto.com