Calendar of Events

Knoxville Zoo becomes the coolest place in Knoxville to visit during Penguin Discount Days! Now through Feb. 28, 2013, admission to Knoxville Zoo is half-off.
On days when the temperature drops below 40 degrees, some animals will be moved to their indoor enclosures, but even on the coldest days of the year visitors can still see elephants, gorillas, penguins, reptiles, chimpanzees and bears in their indoor viewing areas.
Half-price admission tickets can be purchased at the zoo ticket office during regular zoo hours and online at www.knoxvillezoo.org. Discounted admission tickets must be used by Feb. 28, 2013, and cannot be combined with any other promotion, discount, or coupon.
Knoxville Zoo is Knoxville’s largest year-round attraction. Located off exit 392 from Interstate 40, the zoo is open every day except Christmas Day. Currently, the zoo is open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Admission and ticket sales stop
one-hour before the zoo closes. Next-day admission is free after 3 p.m. For more information, please call 865.637.5331 ext. 300 or visit www.knoxvillezoo.org.

December 7, 2012 - January 18, 2013
The UT Downtown Gallery is pleased to present Revealed, an exhibition of paintings by Pat Badt and ceramic sculptures by Paul Briggs. The paintings and sculptures share a similar modesty in size, creating an approachable and intimate relationship between object and viewer. The work is meditative in process. Lines and leaf-forms vary in length, color, orientation, and proximity to the next. It is repetitive, yet unique.

RECEPTION: Friday, December 7, 2012, 5-9pm
GALLERY HOURS: Wed - Fri 11-6PM, Sat 10-3PM

Please join us for the First Friday festivities. All events are free and open to the public.
For additional information on this exhibition, please call the UT Downtown Gallery at 865.673.0802 or visit us online at http://web.utk.edu/~downtown.

The Music Department comes together in our annual combined concert that includes the RSCC Concert Choir, Celebration Singers, Jazz Band, Bluegrass Band, faculty, and guest soloists in a winter wonderland of song! RSCC Theatre. $10 suggested donation at the door.

Fri, Dec 7, 7 pm
Sun, Dec 9, 3 pm
Roane State Community College
Harriman, Tennessee
865.882.4567,
www.roanestate.edu/theatre

The Maryville College Theatre Department Presents "Sylvia" by A.R. Gurney

Set in New York in the 1990s, A. R. Gurney’s play about a man and his dog has been a staple of the American theatre since its premiere.Middle-aged, upper-middle class Greg finds Sylvia, a dog played by a human, in the park and takes a liking to her. He brings her back to the home he shares with Kate, his wife.When Kate gets home, she reacts very negatively to Sylvia and wants her gone. They eventually decide that Sylvia will stay for a few days before they decide whether she can stay longer, but Greg and Sylvia have already bonded.The resulting tension between Kate and Sylvia puts a strain on Greg and Kate’s marriage as he becomes more and more infatuated with his canine companion.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for Seniors, Maryville College Alumni and area students. Maryville College faculty and staff are free but a ticket is needed for admission.

The Clayton Center for the Arts is located on the Maryville College campus, 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Info: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It's the one opportunity to do what they've always dreamed -- to have the chance to dance. This is A CHORUS LINE, the musical for everyone who's ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine Tony® Awards, including "Best Musical" and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, the singular sensation returns for an all new tour. Come meet the new generation of Broadway's best!

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com. For tickets: 865-684-1200, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

A1 LabArts is happy to announce the Buy Local Art Sale, to take place on First Friday, December 7, 2012 from 5-9 pm, and Saturday December 8, 2012 from 2-5 PM at The Center for Creative Minds, 23 Emory Place, in Knoxville.

The best thing you can do this holiday season is shop local. A1 LabArts is happy to give the public that opportunity with lots of hand made arts and goodies from artists in the area. The annual sale raises funds for both the artists and A1LabArts. Please come and find one of a kind gifts or just a little something for yourself.

Along Gay Street in Downtown Knoxville - One of Knoxville's Christmas favorites with floats & decorated vehicles, Marching bands & dancers, and a special appearance by Santa Claus!

On the first Friday of every month, downtown is happening! Art openings from the 100 block of Gay Street into Market Square offer an enjoyable gallery walk downtown. Market Square District members offer performances, food specials and sales to celebrate the vibrancy of our downtown area.

Information: http://www.knoxvillefirstfriday.com or 865-523-7543

Carpetbag Theatre has a black box theatre in the Emporium where we host an open mic event called CAFE NOIR every FIRST FRIDAY. The public can sign up at 7:00pm to share musical, theatrical, and dancing talents.

In Suite 114 of the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville. The Carpetbag Theatre: 865-544-0447, www.carpetbagtheatre.org

The Children's Museum of Oak Ridge Board of Trustees, staff, and committee members cordially invite you to an exciting evening of entertainment, fine food, and celebration. During our eleventh annual gala, travel to Kingston Railway Terminus, constructed in 1845 as the main station of Jamaica, and celebrate the sounds of reggae and the ease of the Caribbean. Experience "Jamaica: Rhythm 'n Paradise!" and enjoy a festive dinner of authentic Jamaican cuisine.

Come celebrate with us on December 7, 2012, 6:00-11:00PM.
Register by November 7 and save $25 per ticket.
Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge, TN
For more information call 865-482-1074 ext. 105 or www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org.

Knoxville Square Dance and Traditional Appalachian Dance
Dance to live old-time music by The Hellgrammites
Monthly on Second Thursdays (usually)
Lessons for beginners at 7:30 pm, dance begins at 8 pm

JCA presents a series of social dance evenings featuring traditional southern squares, circles, waltzes, and two-steps, with live old-time music by The Hellgrammites. All dances will be taught and called.

Thursday, September 13
Thursday, October 11
Thursday, November 8
Friday, December 7

8 pm at the Laurel Theater with lessons for beginners at 7:30
Admission: $7

Jubilee Community Arts | 1538 Laurel Avenue | Knoxville | TN | 37916
865-522-5851
www.jubileearts.org

Carolina Chocolate Drops with The Two Man Gentlemen Band
Friday, December 7, 8 p.m.

When Rhiannon Giddens and Dom Flemons met at the 2005 Black Banjo Gathering in Boone, NC, they had no idea that they would eventually be touring the country together, joined with multi-instrumentalist Hubby Jenkins, as the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Armed with their newest effort, 2012’s Leaving Eden, the group is selling-out shows across the US and Europe. They’ve made a reputation for themselves by combining traditional string-band sound with contemporary flare, evident in covers like "Hit ’Em Upstyle" as well as some unlikely choices in instruments.

For a rootsy revival that’ll torch your shorts hit up the U.S. Cellular Stage at the Bijou Theatre on Friday, December 7!

www.knoxbijou.com