Calendar of Events

Elaborate silver and gilt jewelry, as well as carpets and textiles from the Turkomen tribes of Iran, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan are the focus of the current exhibition. The Turkomen are one of the major ethnic groups of Central Asia who traditionally lived a semi nomadic existence, migrating with the seasons to access pasture and fertile land. Both jewelry and textiles were forms of transportable wealth that often served as markers of social position. While tribal lands and traditions have changed and evolved, Turkomen peoples continue to play an important role in the culture of Central Asia.

Hours are Monday-Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM and Sunday 1:00-5:00PM. Admission is free. McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville, 37996. 865-974-2144 or mcclungmuseum.utk.edu.

EG Knight--Friday, January 18, 2013
"The Georgia Songbird" returns with her won special blend of country-flavored southern-fried blues. Featuring powerfully inflected vocals, extraordianry guitar playing, and a combination of original music and covers, she joyfully ranges from soulful ballads to all out rockin' anthems.

Brushfire Stankgrass--Friday, February 8, 2013
Mixing analog electronics with bluegrass backbeats, the music of Brushfire Stankgrass is instantly unique. A jamgrass band to watch as they burst into national attention.

Harpeth Rising--Friday, March 8, 2013
These four classically trained musicians are forging a distinctive new sound in Americana music. Melding traditional bluegrass and folk banjo and fiddle, then adding a cello and hand drums, the quartet play truly original music.

Black Box performances are held at The Arts Center, 320 North White St., Athens, TN.
Tickets at www.athensartscouncil.org.

Please join us for a reception for Michael Zansky: of Giants & Dwarfs on Thursday January 24th from 7-9pm in the Ewing Gallery. Mr. Zansky will be present at the reception for informal discussion and questions about the work. of Giants &Dwarfs opens this week and is on exhibition through February 26.

The Ewing Gallery is excited to present recent works by Michael Zansky. His paintings, drawings, and installation work will be on display at the Ewing Gallery from January 17 - February 26, 2013. We will host an opening reception for the exhibition on the evening of Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 7-9pm at the Ewing Gallery. The artist will be present.

Tennessee Children's Dance Ensemble will host auditions for the Nutmeg Ballet on January 18, 2013 at Dancer's Studio.

Please call the office at 865.584.9636 or email us at tcde@nxs.net for any questions or just stop by the Dancers Studio located at 4216 Sutherland Avenue in Knoxville.

Moon Taxi • Friday, January 18
Moon Taxi is one of those rare bands that unites musical ingenuity with thoughtful lyrics and still somehow manages to wildly entertain and thrill a crowd. Evoking the musical revolution of the sixties and seventies, Moon Taxi ignites their eclectic sound with unique melodies and energetic shows. Don’t miss them on Friday, January 18!
www.knoxbijou.com

Alive After Five is a unique live music series presented on thirty or more Fridays per year in four seasonal series. The programs take place in the smoke-free, casually elegant setting of the Great Hall in the Knoxville Museum of Art. There is a live band on stage, seating at tables, two cash bars, food from area restaurants, free freshly popped popcorn, free parking, and a licensed therapeutic masseuse available. Audience members can enjoy listening to music, dancing, and browsing the museum’s art galleries.

Admission is $9 for general admission and $5 for museum members and college students with ID. Ages 17 and under are admitted free. For more information about the Alive After Five series, please contact Michael Gill at (865) 934-2039.
All shows 6:00-8:30 pm.

January 18 – The Streamliners Swing Orchestra featuring R. B. Morris Big Band Swing

Friday, January 18, 2013 at 7pm
Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall
"Red Tails" A Free Movie Event

An account of the Tuskegee Airmen, an all-black World War II fighter pilot squad. The squadron, which was sent to North Africa and Italy to escort white bomber pilots, con- sisted of some of the best fighter pilots in the Air Corps.

Doors will open at 6:45pm. The Silver Spoon will be open prior to the movie.

For more information contact the Clayton Center Box Office at (865) 981-8590.

Knox County art teachers and their students will present a special art exhibit in the Gallery of the Bijou Theatre during the MLK celebration that will focus on Dr. King's legacy. The show opens with a reception on Friday, January 18th from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM in the Gallery. The reception is to honor Knox County art teachers and their students' work as well as to focus on the MLK Celebration.

The reception is open free to the public with light refreshments available. The exhibit opens Friday, Jan 18th and will be up through February (black history month). The hours are normal business hours of the Theatre. Anyone wanting to view the exhibit after the opening may want to call first to be sure the Theatre is open.
Bijou Theatre Gallery, 803 South Gay Street, Knoxville

For further details about the 2013 MLK Celebration events, go to www.MLKKnoxville.org.

A community forum is being held as part of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.
Beck Cultural Exchange Center, 1927 Dandridge Ave.
Friday, January 18 at 7:00PM.
For more information: www.MLKKnoxville.org

Michael Zansky
January 17 - February 26, 2013
Reception: January 24, TBA
Lecture: January 24, TBA

Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday 11:30AM-5:00PM, closed Saturday and Sunday.

Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1715 Volunteer Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37996-2410
ph: 865.974.3200

It's time for parents to register their students for 2013 Homeschool Friday Programs offered two times a month for Grades K-2 and Grades 3-6 at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge. Topics for the interactive programs are the same for each of the specific groups; however, the class time varies as does the cost for the Homeschool Friday Programs. The K-2 classes meet at 10:30 am for one hour with cost of $7 for non-members and $5 for AMSE members. The Grade 3 - 6 classes begin at 12:30 pm and continue for two hours with the cost of $12 for non-members and $9 for AMSE members. For more information and to register for the Homeschool Friday Programs go to www.amse.org or come by AMSE.

May 10 HOMESCHOOL FRIDAY PROGRAM features "Geology" for Grades K-2 at 10:30 am for one hour with cost of $7 for non-members and $5 for AMSE members. Grades 3-6 at 12:30 pm for two hours with the cost of $12 non-members and $9 for AMSE members. Students will learn about the layers of the earth, their composition, depth, temperatures, and their relation to minerals. Activities include testing 9 kinds of minerals and observing 15 kinds of rocks. For more information and registration forms, click www.amse.org or get a flyer at AMSE.

May 24 HOMESCHOOL FRIDAY PROGRAM features "Trees" at Freels Bend Cabin in Oak Ridge for Grades K-2 at 10:30 am for one hour with cost of $7 for non-members and $5 for AMSE members. Grades 3-6 at 12:30 pm for two hours with the cost of $12 for non-members and $9 for AMSE members. Which trees are used to make baseball bats, pencils and Popsicle sticks? Learn about the trees of East Tennessee and how they are used in our lives. Students will learn how to measure a tree's height and diameter in this outdoor class. For more information and registration forms, click www.amse.org or get a flyer at AMSE.

American Museum of Science & Energy, 300 S. Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-5PM; Sunday 1-5PM. Information: 865-576-3200, www.amse.org

16th Sevier County Biennial Juried Exhibition
January 12 – March 2

Opening Reception & Awards, January 11, 6-8 pm
Sandra J. Blain Galleries
Free Admission
Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
865.436.5860
www.arrowmont.org