Calendar of Events

Thursday, December 13, 8:00 PM
Friday-Saturday, December 14-15, 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM

This 22nd annual production of Modern Dance Primitive Light (MDPL) has become an anticipated solstice celebration of movement and creativity in Knoxville. This unique event provides audiences with an intimate connection with dancers, performance artists, and live musicians while being immersed in the warm ambiance of the Laurel Theater. Rooted in Circle’s own traditions but continually breathing in new creativity, MDPL will feature work from both established and developing choreographers. This performance is appropriate for all ages. Audience members are encouraged to bring pillows as seating is limited.

Contact: 865-309-5309
Historic Laurel Theatre, 1538 Laurel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916 | www.circlemoderndance.com

Circle Modern Dance presents Modern Dance Primitive Light.
MDPL conveys the warm inviting spirit of the holidays with respect to the diversity of our audience. A dance company founded on inclusivity, Circle Modern Dance, voted Metro Pulse’s Best of Knoxville Dance Company, celebrates movement and creativity year after year, inviting audiences to connect with dancers, performance artists, and live musicians while being immersed in the warm ambiance of the Laurel Theater.

This performance is appropriate for all ages. Audience members are encouraged to bring pillows as seating is limited. For additional information, please contact Sarah Whitaker and Amanda Merriss, MDPL Director and Producer, Circle Modern Dance, 865-309-5309 or circlemoderndance@gmail.com. Share this moment with us at the Historic Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave., Knoxville, TN 37916, Thursday,
December 13, 8 PM, Friday, December 14, 7 & 9 PM, and
Saturday, December 15, 7 & 9 PM.

Thursday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. Wee Ones: Snow Days

(Ages 2-3) Are you ready for a snow day? We may not have the white stuff yet, but this program will get us ready for some winter fun! We'll learn about ice and snow and other fun winter weather. Learn why all the "cool" kids hang out at Ijams. The fee for this program is $5 for members and $15 for non-members. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register. Please note that this program is designed for one child with one adult partner. Only siblings under the age of 6 months are permitted to attend. Leader: Sarah Brobst

6 p.m. Holiday Craft Happy Hour

Thursday, Dec. 13, 6:00PM
(Ages 21 and up) Join us for an evening of social crafting! We'll enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres as we create several holiday projects, including terrarium ornaments, boxwood wreaths, and more! If you are looking for a fun and relaxing way to get some of your holiday gifting done, don't miss this creative workshop. You'll leave with at least three handmade items- perfect for gifts or just a treat for yourself. The fee for this workshop is $30 for members and $40 for non-members. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register.

Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival happens December 12-15 at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge.

Featured acts include:
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top Express
Marty Raybon
Carolina Road
Ralph Stanley II
..and many more.

For tickets and lodging information, the number is 1-800-223-6707, or online at www.bluegrasschristmasinthesmokies.com.

Wednesday 12/12
Bebo Whitehead
Mark Cretcher from Monkeytonk

Thursday 12/13
Robin Bullock
Jonah Tolchin

Friday 12/14
The Flea Marketers
Y'uns

Saturday 12/15
Amy Andrews
Grace Adele and the Grand Band

Monday 12/17
Pea Pickin' Hearts
Chosen Road

Tuesday 12/18
Wade Hill and the Hillians

Wednesday 12/19
Parker Smith

Thursday 12/20
Dave Owens
Pistol Creek Catch of the Day

Friday 12/21
Jack Rentfro's Apocalypso Quartet

Saturday 12/22
Angela James
Knoxville Bella Corda

12:00 Noon
Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 South Gay Street, Knoxville 37902
www.wdvx.com/events

Knoxville Zoo is hosting the jolly old elf himself now through December 21st. From 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. daily, stop by Santa’s Village in our Pilot Special Exhibits Building to have a personal visit with Santa before the big day!

3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 637-5331 www.knoxville-zoo.org

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.

Thursday 12/6
Delta Moon
Green Carpet Players

Friday 12/7
Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours
Connor Christian and Southern Gothic

Saturday 12/8
John Doyle
Hiroya Sukamoto

Monday 12/10
Kalisa Ewing

Wednesday 12/12
Bebo Whitehead
Mark Cretcher from Monkeytonk

Thursday 12/13
Robin Bullock
Jonah Tolchin

Friday 12/15
Amy Andrews
Grace Adele and the Grand Band

12:00, Knoxville Visitors Center, 301 South Gay St. 37902
www.wdvx.com/events

December 4-30, Art Market Gallery of Knoxville is pleased to present an exhibit of recent works by Eric Gebhart and Elaine Barnes.

Eric Gebhart is a nature and landscape photographer who draws much of his inspiration from the Smoky Mountains.
Elaine Barnes will be exhibiting a collection of her recent works in clay.

A First Friday Reception for the exhibit is planned for December 7th from 5:30-9 pm with complimentary refreshments and live music.

Continuing in the month of December, the gallery will offer artisan-made ornaments for sale to benefit the Community School of the Arts, a non-profit program that provides free instruction in music, visual arts, modern dance and drama to children from underserved areas of Knox county.

Art Market Gallery is located a 422 South Gay Street in Knoxville next to the Downtown Grill & Brewery. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday, 11 am – 6 pm and Sunday 1-5 pm. For more information, call 865-525-5265, visit artmarketgallery.net or join us on facebook: facebook.com/Art.Market.Gallery

The Farragut Folklife Museum invites the community to visit "An Old Fashioned Christmas" exhibit, on display now through Dec. 28, 2012 (closed Dec. 24 and 25). This special holiday exhibit will feature items from the Museum's collection of artifacts as well as items belonging to Folklife Museum Committee members.

The exhibit showcases a variety of antique toys, games and dolls dating from the late 1800s through the 1900s.

The Farragut Folklife Museum is committed to preserving the heritage of its East Tennessee community and features a remarkable collection of artifacts from the area, including an extensive collection of the personal belongings of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, first Admiral of the U.S. Navy and hero of the Civil War. Housed in the Farragut Town Hall located at 11408 Municipal Center Drive, the Museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and offers free admission. For more information about the Museum or the exhibit, please visit www.townoffarragut.org or contact Museum Coordinator Julia Jones-Barham at julia.jones@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057.