Calendar of Events

"The Science Maze" where visitors get lost in science facts as they discover interesting tidbits of science fields from astronomy to zoology. AMSE Second Level.

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

A juried, mixed-media exhibition open to all artists and intended to showcase exceptional work produced throughout our region. Juried by Jeffrey Adams, Director of the Appalachian Center for Craft.

Opening reception: September 14, 7-9 PM with a gallery talk at 6:30 PM.

Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9AM-5PM; Saturday-Monday, 1-4PM. Information: 865-482-1441, www.oakridgeartcenter.org

Marble Springs State Historic Site is proud to present the latest in a series of Stargazing workshops on Saturday, September 14th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. This workshop 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 Cosmic Collisions. The lecture portion will take place before the stargazing.
This workshop is free & open to the public. Donations will be accepted & are appreciated.
All activities take place at the Marble Springs State Historic Site: 1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920.

*All participants are encouraged to bring a flashlight. In the event of inclement weather or overcast skies the lecture part of the program will still take place.

Marble Springs: 1220 West Gov. John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-573-5508, www.marblesprings.net

Revolutionary War Genealogy on the Internet
Details TBA

East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Museum hours: Monday-Friday: 9AM-4PM; Saturday: 10AM-4PM; Sunday: 1-5PM. Information: 865-215-8824, www.easttnhistory.org

Join us as we prepare the gardens for the changing of the season! We'll be working to tidy up the grounds in preparation for our busy upcoming fall event schedule. Be sure to bring your garden gloves and prepare to get dirty!
By volunteering at KGBA, you'll meet some great folks who share your garden interest and learn from our horticultural staff. We hope you will join us and become a part of our great garden family. To sign up or inquire about other volunteer opportunities: 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

Spend a Saturday morning at the gardens with Knoxville Botanical Garden Grounds Manager, Mathew McMillan, creating your own garden art. With the sand-casting technique you will be learning in this workshop, you can sculpt simple to elaborate decorative and functional birdbaths and art to fill your gardens. The workshop will cover materials, sculpting skills, and various finishes. All materials will be provided. Things may get messy so wear your grubbies.

Note: It's best to leave your work at the Garden to cure over the weekend.

Preregistration is required. Meet at our Visitor Center. $30 members, $40 non-members.

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.

September 14 - Second Opinion/Larry Shoemaker

www.knoxcounty.org/parks

The Roane Writers Group announced that its 2013 Student Writers Scholarship Gala will be held at the historic Roane County Courthouse in Kingston on September 14¸ from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event is the Group's primary fundraising activity for the scholarships and cash prizes awarded to winners of its annual Student Writing Contest.

This year's Gala, titled "Sentenced to Write," marks the first time the antebellum Courthouse, maintained by the Roane Heritage Commission, has been offered as a venue for such an event. Gala guests will be welcomed by antebellum costumed greeters and enjoy an array of entertainment that will include storytelling and tall tales from local celebrities, including Bill Landry, Elizabeth Rose, and Judy Lockhart DeGregorio. Singer/songwriter Jeff Nelson will provide music within the courthouse, and The Sunshine Station Band will perform in the gazebo on the beautiful Courthouse grounds. The Gala will also feature an art exhibition sponsored by the Arts Council of Roane County, a wine and cheese bar, and fire-seared Asian cuisine cooked to order by WokChow.

Attendance at the Gala is by invitation only and requires a minimum donation of $35.00 per person. In addition to monetary donations, the Writers Group seeks the donation of goods and services for the fundraising auction scheduled to take place at the Gala. Members of the public are encouraged to request an invitation and offer donations by emailing bjgillum@comcast.net.

Knox County Public Library and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Knox County invite the public to celebrate early literacy at the Kids Jamboree & Strollerthon on Saturday, September 14 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at West Town Mall. The event is being held to celebrate the 1.5 million books mailed to the children of Knox County since 2005. The Kids Jamboree & Strollerthon will feature a live broadcast of WDVX's Kids Stuff with Sean McCollough, celebrity story times, cake, crafts, and prizes for the entire family!

Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett will deliver the 1.5 millionth book at the event and will present a joint proclamation declaring the third week in September Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Week in Knox County and the city of Knoxville.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Kids Jamboree & Strollerthon will kick-off with a 2-mile fun walk around West Town Mall with registration beginning at 8 a.m. Strollers will start strolling at 9 a.m. Prizes will be given for Best Decorated Stroller, Best Storybook Character Costume, and drawings for gift cards for all race finishers will be given throughout the day. A $12 registration fee for the Strollerthon will cover the cost of books and mailing for one child in Knox County for an entire year. Please visit www.knoxlib.org/il for registration, official Strollerthon rules and schedule of activities.

Adventure in the Backyard! Campout at Ijams

September 14, Ijams Nature Center - Enjoy a variety of activities, climbing wall, slacklines, movies – each event will be different. Food and beverages will be offered for purchase. Reserve your camping spot by the prior Thursday. For registration, menu information, and more, visit www.ijams.org.

FREE!
·Come meet our Company and Board of Directors
·Be entertained with a selection of sketches
·Enjoy some delicious refreshments
Help us kick off our 2013-2014 Season and celebrate God's provision of a new home base!

At Erin Presbyterian Church, 200 Lockett Rd, Knoxville, TN 37919
Information: 865-539-2490, www.wordplayers.org

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.
PRODUCTION RUNS: September 13 - 22

Oak Ridge Playhouse, 227 Broadway, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Information and tickets: 865-482-9999, www.orplayhouse.com