Calendar of Events

The District Gallery presents: New Work: Mastin, May, and Swanagin
November 30 – December 29, 2012
Artist Reception: Friday, November 30, 5-9 p.m.

The exhibition will feature: primal, figurative ceramic sculptures by Jenny Mastin; dynamic, abstract clay forms by Shadow May; and rich, atmospheric landscapes in oil by David Swanagin.

For more information contact Cinamon Airhart at cinamon@thedistrictgallery.com
The District Gallery | 5113 Kingston Pike | Knoxville, TN 37919 | (865) 200-4452 | www.TheDistrictGallery.com

Handmade Holiday Trunk Show 2012
featuring unique, locally-crafted housewares, apparel, & accessories
14 Market Square
Sponsored by The Tomato Head, Fisher Tire Co. & Metro Pulse
Dates & Hours:
Nov. 30th-Dec. 2nd
Dec. 6th-9th
Dec. 13th-16th
(Friday - Sunday the 1st weekend, & Thursday - Sunday the 2nd & 3rd weekends)
Fri. 12-9
Sat. 10-9
Sun. 11-5
Thur. 4-8
The opening reception will begin at 5:00pm on Friday, November 30th with great treats, including a Dale's Fried Pies preview!

~Nathan & Heather from Lost & Found Records are also scheduled for perfect Christmas tunes~

The Arts Council of Roane County announces the 2012 ROANE OPEN ART SHOW on November 30 through December 2

The show is open to all artists (you do not need to be a resident of Roane County) and intended to showcase exceptional work produced throughout our communities. There are no size or media limitations. The only restriction is that all work submitted must be original to the artist in concept, design, and production. Artists may enter up to the maximum of three (3) pieces. Work may be for sale and we will encourage sales during the show. The ACRC will make every effort to ensure that sufficient space exists to display all entries into the show. However, should space in the venue for the show become limited, the ACRC reserves the right to further limit the number of entries displayed by individual artists. For questions regarding the exhibition and entry information call 865-376-7524.

The admission fee is only $10 for any amount of work. We will be setting up the show on Tues.-Thurs., Nov. 27-29.

Please get in touch with us by phone or our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ArtsCouncilofRoaneCounty?ref=hl or email Denise May at dcruey55@gmail.com

Back by popular demand, The Arts Center will present two nights of JAZZY LITTLE CHRISTMAS VII on November 30, December 1, and December 2 in the Sue E. Trotter Theater at The Arts Center. Jazzy Little Christmas has become a favorite event for music lovers looking for a fun and inspiring kick-off to the holiday season. Directed by Pam Thigpen, the evening features local musicians singing and playing their favorite Christmas tunes cabaret-style with an emphasis on fun, inspiration, and holiday cheer. Light hors d’oeuvres, homemade desserts, and a full cash bar will be available at 7:00 PM. The show will begin at 7:30 PM.

Jazzy Little Christmas performances on Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 are sold out - so a third show has been added for Sunday, Dec. 2. Doors open at 2PM, concert at 2:30. Tickets from other shows are not transferable.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and are available in advance at www.athensartscouncil.org, by phone at 423-745-8781, and at The Arts Center. Table reservations may be made by calling 423-745-8781.

The Arts Center is located at 320 North White Street in
downtown Athens, Tennessee.

Christmas' most beloved ballet completely narrated and primarily performed by children, Roane County's favorite Christmas tradition.

November 30 and December 1 at 7:00PM.
December 2 at 2:00PM.
Arts in Motion Dance Studio, RSCC Theatre, Harriman. Tickets are $18 and available in advance and at the door (when available). For best seating tickets would be purchased in advance. For tickets call (865) 376 0295.

Roane State Community College
Harriman, Tennessee
865.882.4567
www.roanestate.edu/theatre

The District Gallery is also pleased to host its Holiday Open House Friday, Nov. 30, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.Join us as we kick off December along with our friends in The District in Bearden. Enjoy live music by Michael Whitesides plus holiday fare from Holly’s Eventful Dining while you work on your Santa list... And don’t miss great offers on unique stocking stuffers and handmade gifts for the holidays!

The District Gallery | 5113 Kingston Pike | Knoxville, TN 37919 | (865) 200-4452 | www.TheDistrictGallery.com

Looking for fresh evergreens to decorate your home for the holidays??
Need the perfect gift for that "green thumb" in your life?

Stop by KBGA on Friday, November 30th from 10am until 4pm or Saturday, December 1st from 9am until 1pm.

Debra Taylor from Riverdale Nursery will be here with fresh evergreens from the farm. Mixed green wreaths, winterberry holly bundles, holiday swags, magnolia wreaths (limited quantity, come early!), fresh cut arrangements, potted herbs and garden gifts.

Stanley's Greenhouse will display their full variety of poinsettias for the season. We will have coupons available for pick-up here ($5 off $50 and $10 off $100 purchase) for all of your holiday shopping at their South Knoxville location. This coupon is also good for Christmas trees, garland, poinsettias and other holiday gifts.

Questions? Call Vicki at 865-862-8717 or email vicki@knoxgarden.org.

Crescent Bend House & Gardens has a “gift” for you and your family this Holiday Season. With thousands of twinkling Christmas Lights in the formal gardens, a historic home trimmed with traditional holiday decorations, and a very special holiday quilt exhibit from the Smoky Mountain Quilters on display, we invite you to visit Crescent Bend and join with us in celebrating the most important part of the holiday season…“giving.” There is no cost to attend this event. It is a Christmas gift from Crescent Bend. It is our hope and desire that all those who attend will pass the “gift” along by bringing cans of food for Second Harvest Food Bank, an un-opened toy for Toys for Tots, or by making a monetary contribution which Crescent Bend will donate to a worthy local East Tennessee charity. This family event is for all ages to enjoy one of Knoxville’s historic homes and to share in the joy of “giving” this Holiday Season.

Crescent Bend House & Gardens, 2728 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919. Information: 865-637-3163, www.crescentbend.com

Delbert McClinton • Friday, November 30

The three-time Grammy award winning artist Delbert McClinton is a legend among roots music aficionados for his ability to combine country, blues, soul, and rock and roll as if there were no distinctions between any of them. US Cellular Stage at the Bijou, 803 South Gay Street, Knoxville 37902. www.knoxbijou.com

November 30: Sisters of the Silver Sage - A benefit Concert to raise funds
for the Good Samaritan Project and the Good Samaritan Christmas. $15.00
Tickets at the door. Show time 8PM

The Palace Theater is located at 113 West Broadway, Maryville. TN. For
advance tickets 865-983-3330 with Visa or MC or from Murlin's Music World
429 West Broadway, Maryville, TN

Nov 30, 2012 at 8:00 PM

The Ardoin family has recorded Creole dance music for four generations, representing the whole path from the old country dance music to modern zydeco. The legendary figure Amédé Ardoin, whose first cousin Alfonse “Bois Sec” Ardoin was Morris Ardoin’s father, formed a partnership with Cajun fiddler Dennis McGee, whose 1930 recordings are revered by Cajun and zydeco musicians alike as pioneering in their use of Delta blues motifs, but also document the oldest Creole music styles on sound recording. “Bois Sec” led the Ardoin Family band with his sons Morris, Lawrence “Black” and Gustav “Bud” until Gustav’s death in 1974. The Morris Ardoin Band offers a rare opportunity to hear styles of Creole music nearly lost among living musicians but seminal to Cajun, zydeco and swamp pop music that thrives in South Louisiana and beyond today. The Knoxville Cajun Dance Association will offer dance lessons downstairs at the Laurel from 6:45 to 7:45 for an extra $3 at the door.

Tickets (if available) will also be sold at the door the night of the event for $12.

The Laurel Theater is located on the corner of 16th and Laurel Avenue in the historic Fort Sanders neighborhood of Knoxville near the UT campus. For additional information, call (865) 522-5851, e-mail concerts@jubileearts.org, or visit www.jubileearts.org.

Nov. 30 "Movies at the Museum" featuring "King Kong vs. Godzilla" (1962) A pharmaceutical company captures King Kong and brings him to Japan, where he escapes from captivity and battles a recently released Godzilla. 7 pm in AMSE Auditorium. Public Invited. No charge to visit AMSE, open at 5:30 pm., including "Be A Dinosaur" virtual technology exhibition, prior to the free admission "Movies at the Museum" beginning at 7:00 pm the AMSE Auditorium.

The American Museum of Science and Energy is located at 300 South Tulane Avenue in Oak Ridge.