Calendar of Events

Annual East Tennessee History Fair presented by the East Tennessee Historical Society celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Voices of the Land exhibition and the twentieth anniversary of the Museum of East Tennessee History
Downtown Knoxville – Market Square & Krutch Park, Clinch & Gay Streets

Music ~ Historic Crafts ~ Historical Characters ~ Children’s Activities ~ Historic Home Tours ~
Graveyard & Museum Tours ~ Authors ~ Living History ~ Davy Crockett’s Birthday

The 2013 East Tennessee History Fair will celebrate the region’s history with reenactments, activities, and tours. Presented by the East Tennessee Historical Society, along with dozens of businesses, historical organizations, museums, musicians, and individuals from across the region, the East Tennessee History Fair features fun and educational activities highlighting the people, places, stories, and events that comprise the shared history of our 35-county region. The event is free and open to the public. Special highlights include:
· Free admission to the Museum of East Tennessee History, including Voices of the Land: The People of East Tennessee and Of Sword and Pen: Pivotal Moments in Civil War East Tennessee exhibitions, plus the Streetscape with Streetcar 409 and Corner Drug Store, c. 1920-1930.
· WDVX and Clayton Country Music Stage featuring Russ and Becky Jeffers, Sarah Morgan (2012 Mountain Dulcimer champion, Nancy B. Strange, Jamie Laval, Good Time Ceilidh Band, David West and the Cider Mountain Boys, and Sean McCullough
· Living History Timeline--Cherokee to Vietnam War
· Abraham Lincoln and wife Mary Todd Lincoln will roam the crowd
· Dozens of historical and genealogical societies representing county, regional, and state organizations
· New!--Tours of the Tennessee Theatre led by Bill Snyder
· New!--Tour Underground Knoxville, sponsored by the Arts and Cultural Alliance and Dewhirst Properties.
· New!--Visitors will have a chance to hold and be photographed with an exact replica of Davy Crockett’s first “Old Betsy”
· New!--Visitors can come face-to-face with history in the Voices of the Land exhibit, as they visit with owners of family artifacts that now tell important stories in the museum. These include Joe Swann whose family has owned the Crockett rifle for nearly 200 years, Alex Brandau, a descendant of Colonel John Williams of the War of 1812. Alex and his daughters own the flag of the 39th U.S. Regiment, commanded by Colonel Williams. The flag is beautifully handmade by Williams’ sister-in-law Polly McClung. Bud Albers, a grandson of A.J. Albers who came to Knoxville and started a wholesale drug business during the Civil War, will visit with folks and share stories from his memories of Knoxville and the history of the family business and of when Knoxville was a leading wholesale city in the Southeast. Wilhemina Williams of Greeneville will be here to talk about the pistol (on display) given by General John Sevier to her ancestor Felix Earnest, following the Battle of Kings Mountain. David West, Russ and Becky Jeffers and other names familiar to East Tennessee’s country music past, will visit and share memories of their early times in country music and some of the legendary performers from Knoxville.
· Book sales by Friends of the Knox County Library featuring Civil War, WWII, and other local and American history-themed books for children and adults
· “History Hound” Dog costume contest--guests are invited to bring their pets to Krutch Park dressed as their favorite historical character. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the contest begins at 10:15. Celebrity judges will award prizes for “Best Costume” and “Most East Tennessee Spirit.”
· Civil War-themed bus tours
· Bus tours featuring free admission to open house at Park House, Blount Mansion, James White Fort, Mabry Hazen House, and Bethel Cemetery Museum.
· Blacksmith, spinning, cornhusk dolls, raku pottery, woodworking, and other craft demonstrations
· Graveyard and stained glass tours at First Presbyterian Church from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
· Painted Glimpses of Olde Knoxville by Patricia Sprouls, an exhibition at Art Market Gallery on Gay Street
· Children’s activities include storytelling by the “King of The Wild Frontier,” Davy Crockett, along with a birthday party with cake for Davy’s 227th birthday, plus a musical show by Sean McCullough
· Walking tours of Downtown Knoxville’s African American Heritage
· Historical reenactments
· Market Square Farmers Market
· Higher Ground exhibition at Knoxville Museum of Art

For more information on the History Fair, please visit www.eastTNhistory.org or call 865-215-8824.

Feel like doing a little grazing, trying out a new watering hole, and shaking your tail feathers? Join
Knoxville Zoo for Feast with the Beasts for a wildly good time at one of the zoo’s biggest annual fundraisers. Guests can eat, drink and dance their way throughout the zoo for the evening, sampling some very tasty food and drinks from more than 35 restaurants, wineries, breweries and distributors. Adventurous eaters can enjoy a variety of cuisines to suit all types of palates, from appetizers to desserts. A complete list of participating vendors can be found on Knoxville Zoo’s Web site at www.knoxvillezoo.org.

Music on three stages will keep the evening lively. Second Opinion will entertain on the main Plaza stage, playing danceable music from classics to contemporary. The Analog Kids will perform on the Kids Cove stage with favorite alternative and rock hits and Jim Asbell and The Tropiholics will be performing songs for those who are on “island time” on the Animal Encounter Village stage. Tickets for Feast with the Beasts are $60 per person in advance and $70 the day of the event. Zoo members receive a $5 discount. Purchase nine tickets and get the tenth ticket free. Tickets are on sale at Knoxville Zoo’s ticket window during zoo hours. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.knoxville-zoo.org or by calling (865) 637-5331 and at all Knoxville area ORNL Federal Credit Union locations and area Pilot stores.
Feast with the Beasts is for guests 21 years of age and over and guests must show a valid photo I.D. to enter the event. All proceeds directly benefit Knoxville Zoo. For a more information, visit www.knoxville-zoo.org.

with The Last Bison
Jars of Clay launched its breakout career with the multi-format hit Flood in 1995. Since then the band has built an extraordinary career based on the uncompromising integrity of its music, world view and humanitarianism.

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com. For tickets: 865-684-1200, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

Open auditions for the (23rd annual) Modern Dance Primitive Light are coming up! Anyone and everyone who is interested in participating will be in a piece. We hope to collaborate with many wonderful community organizations this year, in addition to showcasing the finest of Knoxville's community spirit and love of dance with this beloved winter tradition.

Performance information: December 19. 20, 21st at the historic Laurel Theater, call times at 5:00PM

Auditions are at the Emporium Center's annex studio, level 2B (enter through alley).
100 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
circlemoderndance@gmail.com · www.circlemoderndance.com · 865.309.5309

8:00 am FAMILY PROGRAM: Gone (Jelly)Fishin' Canoe Trip
(Ages 5 and up) Did you know that there are freshwater jellyfish in the quarry lake? It' true! These small, nickel-sized jellyfish are only visible in the heat of summer, so join us for a canoe exploration of the quarry lake and we'll see if we can find them! The fee for this program is $15 per person for members and $17.50 per person for non-members. Pre-registration is required; please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 119 to register.

9:00 am Wagging Walk with Dr. Louise
(All Ages) Grab your favorite four-legged friend and join Ijams' own veterinarian, Dr. Louise Conrad, as she walks her own canine companions. She'll review good doggy etiquette at the park and help owners understand the special safety concerns for dogs in nature. This month will focus on canine parasites, and how to keep your dog safe this summer. The fee for this program is $5 for non-members and FREE for members. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register.

11:00 am IJAMS GARDENING SERIES: Pesto is the Best-O
(Recommended for Adults) Versatile and delicious, pesto is a kitchen staple in many homes. Join Ijams favorite garden chef, Peg Beute, and learn more about how to incorporate fresh-from-the-garden herbs into flavorful pesto recipes. You'll even get to taste a selection of fresh, summer pesto treats! The fee for this program is $5 for non-members and FREE for members. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register.

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.

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

Get ready for the Creative Arts Co-op's last murder mystery of the summer...'The High Bidder Murders'. What really happens when the gavel goes down...? It's another fun evening of interactive entertainment and comedy, and a fantastic dessert buffet. An entire evening of fun! We rate the show PG-13 since we do kill somebody, but the show really is family friendly - big on funny with no gory details.
Tickets are $20.00 pp - includes show, desserts, and beverages (and tax)

Creative Arts Co-op Visual and Performing Arts Center, 426 Ruritan Road, Harriman, TN. Information: 865-765-1129, www.creativeartsco-op.com

A show with works by former Knox County art instructors: Charles “Chico” Osten, Suzanne Jack, Sue W. Lane, Christine Harness, Judy Jorden, Rikki Taylor, and Owen Weston. Rikki specializes in some of the best decorative pottery anywhere in the United States. The rest of the magnificent seven will be showing works in oils, watercolors, mixed media, and in Owen’s case, stunning nature photography.

Simultaneously showing at the Art Center will be transparent watercolors by the art students of Mary Baumgartner’s Wonderful World of Watercolor and handmade books by the students of Bob Meadows.

Exhibit Reception - August 16, 6:30-8:00 PM

Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 9AM-5PM; Wednesday & Friday, 10AM-5PM; Saturday, 9AM-1PM. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityartctr.com

The Art Market Gallery will present a special memorial exhibition in celebration of East Tennessee’s history and in conjunction with the East Tennessee History Center’s History Fair on August 17. This show will display several works by Patricia Sprouls, who passed away in 2011 at the age of 90. One of the first members of the Art Market, she was well known in the Knoxville area for creating complex but delicate watercolor and pen-and-ink paintings illustrating local historic buildings replete with people of that time period.

Patricia Sprouls was born in The Bronx, NY, moving for health reasons to the Isle of Capri with her mother and sister as a young child. She spoke four languages: English, Spanish at home and German and Italian while in Italy. She remained fluent in Italian into her later years. A lifelong fine-art career began under her mother’s tutelage. She was awarded "Best Foreign Art Student" in all of Italy, winning a full four-year scholarship to the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Naples. Trapped there during World War II, and surviving their apartment’s bombing in an air raid shelter, Patricia and her family never gave up hope and were able to return to the United States in 1947. She married in 1948, raised a family in New Jersey, and continued her art career. She exhibited in New York City, and in New Jersey, where she was president of the state chapter of the American Artists Professional League, a board member of that national organization, and a past instructor at the Ridgewood Art Institute of New Jersey, considered one of the nation’s best community art associations. Also serving on the board of the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club in New York City, Patricia Sprouls was one of the first women to become a member of the exclusive and prestigious Salmagundi Club in New York City, the nation’s oldest art club. She exhibited in many national shows and had several solo shows in the metropolitan area. Moving with her husband Joe to Tennessee and settling in Norris in 1987, she continued painting with local art groups and, five years after its establishment for the 1982 World’s Fair, was juried into The Art Market Gallery, where her work was shown for more than 20 years.

Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-6PM; Sunday 1-5PM. Information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net

The play is a fun and rollicking adaptation of the classic novel by Mark Twain. When Tom and his best friend Huck witness a violent crime committed by Injun Joe, they flee their hometown of St. Petersburg, Missouri and hide out on an island in the Mississippi River. Injun Joe escapes capture by the authorities, and the boys fear for their safety. How Tom and Huck become heroes after a thrilling chase in the caves below town is a thrilling and funny ride to the final curtain.

Friday 8/16 at 7 PM, Saturday 8/17 at 1 PM & 5 PM, Sunday 8/18 at 3 PM
Thursday 8/22 at 7 PM, Friday 8/23 at 7 PM, Saturday 8/24 at 1 PM & 5 PM, Sunday 8/25 at 3 PM
Thursday 8/29 at 7 PM, Friday 8/30 at 7 PM, Saturday 8/31 at 1 PM & 5 PM

TICKET PRICES: $12. SPECIAL RATE: Any adult & Child entering together = $10 each

Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-599-5284, www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com. Reservations: tickets@childrenstheatreknoxville.com

Freckle In My Eye is a one-woman show written and performed by Ashley Wilkerson. Freckle is the poignant, shocking and sometimes humorous story of Shesee Jones, a young woman living on Texas’ Death Row. Lisa Becky Kelly Pierce, an over-imaginative little girl; Madame CJ, a flamboyant beer and wine distributor and Lil Crazy, a volatile teenage boy are only a few of the characters that inhabit Wilkerson as she takes the audience careening through this provocative journey. The stories and voices of the incarcerated are mostly silenced by the very act of incarceration. Rarely do we get an opportunity to hear about the personal lives of prisoners, where they come from or the set of circumstances that resulted in their incarceration. Freckle humanizes both crime victims and those incarcerated through telling a story about the life of a deprived young woman’s struggle to survive.

Price- $15 advance (via www.KnoxTIX.com), $20 at the door
At "My Place" Performing Arts, 734 N. Hall of Fame Drive, Knoxville, TN 37917; Phone: 865-898-4604

Information: 865-544-0447, www.carpetbagtheatre.org

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

Javier began photography years ago as a hobby; however, it quickly turned into a passion that he has pursued with ambition and talent. Much of Javier's work draws inspiration from nature, showcasing the beauty and wonder in a world that often goes by unnoticed. His photography has been featured at The Frist Center, Palette Gallery, Fire Hall Gallery, Williamson County Library, Cheekwood Museum, Knoxville Museum of Art, and other group shows throughout Nashville.

Gallery hours: M-F 10-5. HoLa Hora Latina: 865-335-3358, www.holafestival.org