Calendar of Events

AUDITION ALERT! for the play PRIVATE LIVES.
Saturday, August 10 at 2:00 PM and Monday, August 12 at 6:30 PM

Set in 1930's. When Elyot and Amanda, a formerly married couple, meet by chance while honeymooning with new spouses at the same hotel, old sparks reignite and the two impulsively elope. But, after only a few days of being reunited, their alternating passions of love and anger remind them of why they divorced in the first place. Matters only escalate when their aggrieved recent spouses arrive and new partnerships are formed.

SEEKING: 2 Males, 3 Females

REQUIREMENTS:
Recent headshot or photo. Cold readings from script.

REHEARSALS BEGIN: August 14
PRODUCTION RUNS: September 13 - 22
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Marble Springs State Historic Site is proud to present this special Stargazing camping event on Saturday August 10th from 5:00pm to Sunday August 11th at 11:00am. This event will be instructed by Mr. Garry Noland. Mr. Noland has been an adjunct instructor of Astronomy at the University of Tennessee for 11 years.

The lecture topic will be Meteor showers. Topics to be discussed will include the planets Mercury, Mars, and Jupiter. The primary event will be observing the Perseids meteor shower, which is one of the more spectacular events. The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Perseus.

The fee is $25.00 per camp set up (up to two tents per spot). This fee needs to be paid in advance. Please pay by check, which can be made out to Marble Springs. If you planning to camp, you can set up your tent any time after 5:00pm. If you are not camping and would like to come anyway, the cost will be $10.00 per person, and the lecture will begin at midnight. Marble Springs will supplies wood, water, trash cans and bathroom facilities.

All activities take place at the Marble Springs State Historic Site: 1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. In case of cancellation due to weather, attendees will be notified and a refund will be offered.

Information found at 865-573-5508
Email: marblesprings@gmail.com
Website: www.marblesprings.net

Presented by the East Tennessee Historical Society, Knox County Archives, and McClung Historical Collection.

Civil War Genealogy on the internet Saturday
August 10, 2013, 1pm

Learn to find your Civil War ancestor, service records,pension records, regimental histories, burials, obituaries. Bring name and state of known or suspected Civil War ancestor. Pre-registration and a valid email address as well as good internet search skills required. Call 865-215-8809 to register starting on July 29.

601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville. Free and open to public. Class limited to 22 persons, reservations required (reservations open March 11; call 865-215-8809).
www.eastTNhistory.org

Email: vicki@knoxgarden.org

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Hours: Gardens open daily from dawn to dusk. Information: 865-862-8717, www.knoxgarden.org

Many gardeners find shady areas difficult because of poor site conditions or limited plant selection. Join Brian Campbell, the Gardens answer man, on a journey with lots of shady characters. Come and learn what herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees thrive in shady and less than ideal conditions. This class is geared toward the beginner with a focus on different site conditions and plants that add interest to the dark corners of your landscape through variegated foliage, colorful berries and interesting bark. Half of the two hour class will be in a classroom and the rest of the time will be spent walking through the KBGA’s extensive shade gardens.

Pre-registration is required. Cost: members $7 / non-members $ 12

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Hours: Gardens open daily from dawn to dusk. Information: 865-862-8717, www.knoxgarden.org

The Second Saturday Concerts at The Cove will continue this year with a wide variety of entertainment for the entire family. The free concerts, held the Second Saturday of each month, June through September, take place at The Cove in Concord Park, 11808 Northshore Drive.

The dates for this summer 2013 are:
August 10 - Back Talk
September 14 - Second Opinion/Larry Shoemaker

www.knoxcounty.org/parks

The 6th Annual Spirit of Nations Powwow commemorates the 175th anniversary of the Trail of Tears.

Saturday, August 10, 2013, 10:00AM-8:00PM
The Jacob Building in Chilhowee Park, Knoxville
Admission: Adults $5, Children $1
For more information:www.indiancreekproductions.com

Saturday, August 10th. Sixth Annual Irish Fest on the Hill at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Vine Avenue from 4:00 – 10:00 pm. Irish food, Irish beer, Irish dancers, Irish music, Irish desserts, silent auction, kids activities, Celtic vendors, and tours of the historic church. Dogs are welcome! Admission is $5. Kids & dogs free. www.icknoxville.org.

Looking for a one-of-a-kind bargain? Browse and buy affordable art at the Plateau Creative Arts Center (PCAC). Once a year, members of the Art Guild at Fairfield Glade welcome the public to a Budget Art Sale. This year’s sale is scheduled for two days: Friday, August 9 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 10 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.

At the annual Budget Art Sale, member artists sell selected artwork at costs below original gallery prices. Choose from a wide variety of paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, and more. Find the perfect fit for both your wallet and your décor, or select unique gifts for family and friends.

Come enjoy the Budget Art Sale at the Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive (off Peavine Road). This is an inside event; very cool! For more information, call 931-707-7249.

www.artguildfairfieldglade.net

Friday, August 9
8:00 pm IJAMS FAMILY WILDLIFE SERIES: Bat Night
(All Ages) Is the end of summer making you batty? Then join us for Bat Night and shake your back-to-school blues! We'll learn about these flying mammals, learn how to hear like one, and then go see if we can find some in the park. The fee for this program is $5 for members and $8 for non-members. Pre-registration is required; please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register.

Saturday, August 10
10:00 am TN NATURALIST PROGRAM: Insects & Creepy Crawlies
(Ages 16 and up) The Tennessee Naturalist Program is an ongoing series that introduces participants to the wonder of the state's amazing natural resources. This session will focus on Tennessee's bugs- insects and other arthropods. Open to registered Tennessee Naturalist Program participants only.

2:00 pm Ijams Creature Feature
(All Ages) Have you met all the animals that call the Ijams Visitor Center home? If not, be sure to stop by every Saturday for a chance to get nose-to-beak with some of our resident furred and feathered ambassadors. This program is FREE, but donations to support animal care are welcome.

6:00 pm Family Campout
(All Ages) Join River Sports Outfitters as they host a family campout at Ijams Nature Center. Families will have the opportunity to camp on the lawn, as well as participate in fun outdoor activities such as climbing walls, night hikes, food, movies and more! Spend some time under the stars and get back to nature with these fun family campouts. Pre-registration is required NO LATER than Thursday, July 11 to reserve your spot. Reservations can be made by calling River Sports Outfitters at (865) 523-0066.

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Grounds and trails open during daylight hours. Call for Visitor Center hours. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

This classic musical centers on Tevye the father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his family and Jewish religious traditions while outside influences encroach upon their lives. He must cope both with the strong-willed actions of his three older daughters—each one's choice of husband moves further away from the customs of his faith—and with the edict of the Tsar that evicts the Jews from their village.
Adult tickets are $22, senior and student tickets are $20

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

People's Choice Exhibit at the Denso Gallery
Reception on September 27, 5-8 PM

Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804.
865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com