Calendar of Events

Kick-off event with Mayor Tim Burchett on Dec 14 at 5:45 PM
Free event; canned food donations for the Love Kitchen are appreciated
The Cove at Concord Park, 11808 S. Northshore Drive
6:00-9:00 PM daily (closed Christmas Day)
Food vendors will have materials for s'mores, hot chocolate, and kettle corn for sale
Nightly bonfires

Dec 21-23, 6-9 PM: Market with Santa, last-minute shopping with local vendors and crafters

East Tennessee's favorite holiday tradition continues as Maestro Lucas Richman leads the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Knoxville Choral Society, Sound Company Children's Choir and special guests in your favorite songs and carols. Plus an appearance by Santa himself! KSO subscribers recieve a 20% discount on tickets and the opportunity to order before they go on sale to the general public.

PERFORMANCES
Friday, December 14th, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 15th, 3:00pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 16th, 3:00pm

Performed at the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information and tickets: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

December 14 at 7:30 PM
December 15, 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM

By Barbara Robinson. In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids-- probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem-- and the fun-- when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! Seating is general admission. After 60 admissions, people are welcome to wait until 5 minutes before curtain and if seats remain, they will be admitted.

Clayton Performing Arts Center, 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37933 | www.wordplayers.org | Reservations may be made by calling 865-694-6400 (Pellissippi State).

The iconic duo Hall & Oates, are hitting the road on the 'Do What You Want, Be What You Are Tour 2012'! They arrive at the Tennessee Theatre on Friday, December 14.

Starting out as two devoted disciples of earlier soul greats, Daryl Hall & John Oates are soul survivors in their own right. They have become musical influences to some of today’s popular artists, so much so in fact that Spin Magazine’s dubbed them "the New Velvet Underground.” As one of the most sampled artists today, their impact can be heard everywhere from boy band harmonies, to neo-soul to rap-rock fusion. Daryl Hall & John Oates have sold more albums than any other duo in music history. Their 1973 album, Abandoned Luncheonette, yielded the Top 10 single, “She’s Gone," and shortly thereafter they were catapulted into international superstardom. With the fortieth anniversary of their first album, Whole Oats, 2012 finds Daryl Hall and John Oates very much at the height of their powers making their own kind of soul, with a new generation of musicians recognizing not only their historic track record of success, but also their continuing influence and achievements.

Tennessee Theatre box office, all Knoxville Tickets outlets, by phone at 865-656-4444 or online.

The Children of Crossville Chamber Orchestra (C.O.C.C.O.) will perform a concert of Classical music and popular movie theme songs on Friday Dec. 14 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in The Palace Theater. Tickets are $12 adult/$5 student.

C.O.C.C.O. participants are children in grades 7 through 12. The orchestra is comprised of violin, cello and bass string instruments. Concerts are accompanied by seasoned adult musicians who join the aspiring young musicians with French horn, piano, flute, etc. C.O.C.C.O. is the only orchestra for young musicians in Cumberland County to train and perform together in public and competitions.

Donations and sponsorships are greatly needed as families are often unable to afford instruments and expense associated with participation in concerts and competitions, even though their child shows interest and talent.

Please support these fine, young musicians through donations, concert attendance or possibly a sponsorship. A sponsorship ($100 or more) entitles the donor to 2 free tickets for both the winter and spring concerts: Dec 14, 2012 and May 10, 2013 concert. Your check can be made payable to C.O.C.C.O. and mailed to 1117 Hayes Rd, Crossville, TN 38555.

The 18th annual Holiday Home Tour presented by the Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art continues a holiday tradition this December.

Day Tours will be offered on Friday, December 14, from 9:30am to 4:30pm and will include five homes plus a festive luncheon at Cherokee Country Club. The Knoxville residences are decorated for the season and will include several Sequoyah Hills classics, a fabulous lakefront estate, a top interiors designer’s showplace, and a stunning custom-built home by presenting sponsor Schmid and Rhodes Construction. These homes combine innovative renovation, historic detail, great interior design, and distinguished architecture, all presented with creative holiday flare.

Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $75 per person for the Day Tour. Visit the Holiday Home page at www.knoxart.org to reserve tickets online.

Dec. 14 "Movies at the Museum" featuring "Godzilla" (PG13 - 1998) an enormous, radioactively mutated lizard runs rampant on the island of Manhattan 7 pm in AMSE Auditorium. Movie presented by AMSE Foundation and special event sponsors Costco Wholesale, Enrichment Federal Credit Union, Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau, Premier Locations, an Authorized Agent of U.S. Cellular, and Z11 Communications. Public invited. No charge to visit AMSE open at 5:30 p.m., including "Be A Dinosaur" virtual technology exhibition, prior to the free admission "Movies at the Museum" beginning at 7:00 pm in the AMSE auditorium.

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

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.

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