Calendar of Events

Marble Springs State Historic Site will be hosting a weekend of Living History in celebration of the life and times of the first governor of Tennessee, John Sevier, in commemoration of his 268th birthday. John Sevier Days Living History Weekend will take place Saturday, September 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. & Sunday, September 22, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can expect to enjoy 18th century demonstrations such as open-hearth cooking; spinning and weaving, blacksmithing, weapons demonstrations, which will showcase tomahawks and period-appropriate firearms; 18th century style militia drills; regional craft demonstrations, historic lectures and more! The Nolichucky Pictures production of the award-winning The Mysterious Lost State of Franklin will be on view through the weekend. Food, drinks, and special treats will be available. Details are subject to change.
Please join us with your family and friends and enjoy an early autumn event to kick off a memorable fall season at Marble Springs!
Admission: $5.00 per adult (16+); $3 per child (7-15); 6 and under FREE; Parking is free. All proceeds benefit the mission of preservation and education of the Marble Springs State Historic Site.

All activities take place at the Marble Springs State Historic Site: 1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920.
Information found at 865-573-5508 or online at www.marblesprings.net.

For the 49th time Historic Ramsey House is bringing family fun to it’s Country Market on Saturday September 21, 2013 from 10am-4pm located on the Ramsey House grounds at 2614 Thorn Grove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Admission is $5 per adult; children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. Historic Home tours are $5 per person.

Enjoy antiques, quality crafts, children’s activities, horse drawn wagon rides, a pumpkin patch, old fashioned ice cream cobblers and great food will be available for your pleasure. In addition there will be nursery plants and flowers as well grass fed beef available from Strong Stock Farm. Truly something for everyone!

This year we are proud to welcome many new artisans as well as welcoming back our friends from past markets. There will be quality works as well as affordable pieces, whimsical and unique gifts. Stop and visit with period demonstrators on the path to the historic home and learn how necessities were made without the benefit of electricity or machines. Country Market is a day for every one to enjoy, purchase great items and learn about our proud heritage.

2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org

The Hola Festival is a family oriented day long celebration of latin diversity and culture. The festival is know for its rich mix of music, dance, food, arts, tradition, crafts, and its unique Parade of Nations. The conutries and heritage exibits provide for a one of a kind educational experience. Children are very important to Latino families and a central part of the HoLa festival involves activities for them. Performers include a well balanced mix of different music styles, demonstrations of traditional dances, and public-engaging classes such as Salsa, Tango and more. The Community Fair section offers an important opportunity for non-profit organizations to share important information with the community. Admission is free.

Gay Street and Depot Street in downtown Knoxville | www.holaknoxville.org
HoLa Hora Latina: 865-335-3358, www.holafestival.org

Marvel Comics characters - Thor and Spiderman.
Meet and greet - Bring a camera! Included with zoo admission.

Knoxville Zoo, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. Open every day except Christmas. Information: 865-637-5331, www.knoxville-zoo.org

Arts In The Park, “Art In The Heart of Hamblen County,” a visual and performing arts event, will be celebrated on Saturday, September 21, 2013, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Park, located at 350 West Ninth North Street, Morristown, Tennessee.

Local music and theater groups will perform on two stages and throughout the park. Artists, special guest artist Paul DeMarrais of Kingsport, and performers will be announced prior to the event. Fine art, live performances, roving musicians, food and refreshments, demonstrations, an art walk, sidewalk chalk art, and hands-on children’s art activities will be a part of the festival. Admission is free. Arts In The Park is an event of the Morristown Art Association, Morristown Parks and Recreation, and Rose Center Council For The Arts.

Saturday, September 21, 2013, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Park
350 West Ninth North Street, Morristown

Join us to celebrate the city we all love! Silent and live auctions featuring East Tennessee's fine arts, handcrafted treasures and unique experiences. Buffet dinner, beer, wine, live music.

At the Foundry, 747 World's Fair Park Drive.
Information: Knox Heritage: (865) 523-8008, info@knoxheritage.org, www.knoxheritage.org

It is time to walk the plank and have some fun at our Pirate Days at Ijams!!! Doubloon Scavenger hunts, treasure chest decorating, pirate paddle at the quarry and more! You won't want to miss this awesome and fun event at Ijams. Starts at 2pm on Saturday, $5 for Ijams members, $8 for non-members. Plus, we will have pirate movies inside for folks to enjoy as well!

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

During the years that Jelani Eddington has given concerts, he has easily established himself as one of the most prominent and sought-after artists on the theatre organ concert circuit. Jelani has performed in most of the major concert venues throughout the United States, has toured extensively abroad, and has received numerous awards and recognitions, including his selection as the 2001 Theatre Organist of the Year. Jelani has also produced and marketed over 30 theatre organ albums on some of the best-known and most dynamic instruments in the country. He has recorded on the Tennessee Theatre Mighty Wurlitzer organ, and this recording along with his other recordings will be available after his concert at the Tennessee Theatre.

Admission is $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for seniors (over age 60) and students.
Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com. For tickets: 865-684-1200, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

Dinner at Club LeConte prior to Jelani Eddington - Join us for a special dinner prior to this show - Gathering 5:30PM, Dinner begins at 6:00PM. $25 Dinner plus ticket price. Enjoy a fantastic meal at Club LeConte prior to this unique performance! Club LeConte is typically a members only club but we are opening our doors to the public for this special dinner. We would also be happy to get your tickets for you to the show. Park in our garage, enjoy dinner and take a short stroll down to the Tennessee Theatre to enjoy the performance.
Make your reservations today! (865) 523-0405 or contactus@clubleconte.com

Elvis and Conway Tributes & Karli Kravat at the Palace Theater in Maryville, TN;
The Elvis and Conway Tribute Show along with Karli Kravat will feature some of the best entertainers in the area along with some of the top Elvis Presley Tribute Artists in the country. Ronnie Miller will be performing as Elvis Presley. Doug Thompson will perform as Conway Twitty. Doug is also an Elvis Tribute Artist and he will join Ronnie Miller as a double dynamite Elvis tribute to conclude the show. Karli Kravat, a local phenomenon, will be the guest star. Each artist will perform for thirty minutes in a stage show style performance piece. Multi-award winning tribute artist, Ronnie Miller, will perform as The King of Rock n Roll for forty five minutes in a 70’s performance type spectacle.

Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 – Tickets will be available for purchase at the Ticket Box at 6:00 P.M. on September 21, 2013. To secure your advance reserved seating/tickets call (865) 684-6082.
Location for the event is the Palace Theater, 113 W. Broadway Avenue, Maryville, 37801.

The musical play is based on the 1998 film Mulan by Walt Disney Pictures. Mulan is set in China during the Han Dynasty. The film's title character, Fa Mulan, is the only daughter of aged warrior Fa Zhou. She impersonates a man and takes her father's place during a general conscription to counter a fictitious Hun invasion led by Shan Yu. Along with her guardian dragon Mushu, her captain, Li Shang, a lucky cricket, "Cri-kee," and her companions, Yao, Ling, and Chien-Po, she battles the invading Hun army.

COMPLETE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Friday 9/20 at 7 PM, Saturday 9/21 at 1 PM & 5 PM, Sunday 9/22 at 3 PM
Thursday 9/26 at 7 PM, Friday 9/27 at 7 PM, Saturday 9/28 at 1 PM & 5 PM, Sunday 9/29 at 3 PM
Thursday 10/3 at 7 PM, Friday 10/4 at 7 PM, Saturday 10/5 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

Secret City Films and Dogwood Arts are thrilled to release the Knoxville Film Festival schedule of events, films, and workshops all taking place at Downtown West Regal Cinema 8. View the full schedule at www.knoxvillefilmfestival.com.

In recognition and commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Civil War, the 2013 Knoxville Film Festival presents The Battle Cry of Freedom Student Filmmaking Competition. This film competition is open to currently-enrolled college and high school students. The competition will have two divisions: college and high school. The subject matter of the films must focus on the human issues and events, both political and personal, created during The Civil War in the United States 1861 – 1865. The films can be no longer than 20 minutes and no shorter than five minutes. The film’s presentation can be either documentary or original narrative in style. Tennessee Film competition recognizes the films produced in Tennessee and the filmmakers from Tennessee.

The 2013 Knoxville Film Festival 7-Day Shootout gives filmmakers 7 days to make a 7-minute film. The 7-Day Shootout provides ample time to let your creativity flow to write, shoot and edit a MASTERPIECE! The 7-Day Shootout will take place August 21-28, 2013. All films submitted by the deadline, will screen at the 2013 Knoxville Film Festival on Saturday, September 21 at Regal Downtown West Cinema 8. Films created for the 7-Day Shootout in previous years have gone on to screen and WIN at other film festivals! Tennessee Film competition recognizes the films produced in Tennessee and the filmmakers from Tennessee. Sponsored by Tennessee Film, Entertainment, and Music Commission.

Children’s programming, taking place Saturday, September 21 from 10:00-11:45am is free to the public and features a new program called Peg + Cat, provided by East Tennessee PBS.

Workshops are free to the public, but seats and capacity are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
So, You Want To Make a Feature? Saturday, Sept 21st, 10:00 am – THEATER 2
Independent filmmaking is tough enough, but making an independent feature is a whole new ballgame. Join several of this year’s Knoxville Film Festival narrative feature producers and directors as they share the stories of how their films got made.

Real to Reel: Making Documentaries - Saturday, Sept 21st, 10:00 am – THEATER 3
What makes a great documentary? How do you choose your subject? How do you get funding? How to you cut hours and hours of footage down to tell a great story? These questions and more will be answered and discussed by some of this year’s Knoxville Film Festival documentary filmmakers.

HOW TO ACT LIKE A PRO - Saturday, Sept 21st, 12:00 noon – THEATER 3
Every film director has a different style of working. Every film set has a different “feel”. But one thing is a constant – actors need to “act” like a professional. Learn the “ins and outs” of auditioning, preparing for a role, set protocol, working with cast and crew and all the other information a well-prepared actor needs to know to work on a film set.

Filmmaking Fundamentals - Saturday, Sept 21st, 2:00 pm – THEATER 3
Do you know about the “180 Rule”? Do you know how to record really good audio on location? If not, this workshop is for you. If you are a beginning filmmaker or a seasoned professional who just wants a refresher course, these questions and more will be answered in this workshop by those who can provide you with the tools and information to make your next film something special.

More info: www.knoxvillefilmfestival.com

Art-A-Palooza at the Fountain City Art Center.
Inside all three days: great bargains on artwork, pottery, priints, jewelry, decorative items, collector's plates, frames, easels, art supplies, home baked goods!
Saturday, outdoors: 10:30AM-4:30PM: Artists' booths, art activities for the whole family, live music all day, food booths, Phil Campbell's stories.

Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityartctr.com