Calendar of Events

No stranger to Knoxville, Scott Miller became a Friday night staple at the now-defunct Hawkeye’s bar for four years and amassed a strong fan base for his feisty, funny persona and his guitar slingin’ homespun appeal. Paul Thorn’s muscular brand of roots music -- bluesy, rocking and thoroughly Southern -- speaks universal truths, and he mines "saint and sinner scenarios" into his definitive rock n’ roll, Americana sound. Thorn and Miller, veteran roots-rock musicians, join together on the U.S. Cellular Stage at the Bijou Theatre.

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

A Night in Old Havana, is a great opportunity to have a full evening of Cuban-style fun and help ETTAC raise funds for accessible music and art for children with disabilities! The event will take place at the Lighthouse, located at 6800 Baum Dr. 37919. Tickets are $25, and you must be at least 21 years old to participate. There will be casino games, fantastic prizes, plenty of Cuban food and drinks, live music from Kukuly and the Gypsy Feugos, and so much more.

East Tennessee Technology Access Center, 116 Childress Street, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-219-0130, www.ettac.org

Join us "Under the Trees" for an evening of celebrating one of Knoxville's most valuable community assets with food, cocktails, auction and surprises! 6PM Cocktails- 7:30PM Dinner
Our 2013 Presenting Sponsor- HGTV
Special Guest- Chris Lambton, host of HGTV's Going Yard
Gala Co-Chairs- Ben and Sara Pinnell

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

Friday, October 4 will mark the 10th anniversary of Downtown Knoxville's First Friday celebrations. What started as a way to convince people to come downtown and visit the shops and galleries here has become an ongoing event with a life of it's own, regularly drawing thousands of people to browse the art, shop, and eat Downtown. The 10th Anniversary First Friday will draw upon the event's roots and present an expanded version - with live music, art demonstrations, food trucks and more. Downtown businesses are all encouraged to get in on the fun by programming an art exhibition or performance in their space for the evening, and the public is invited to come and have fun! More information will be announced soon.
865-523-7543, www.knoxalliance.com

A1LabArts is one of the oldest artist membership organizations in Knoxville. Twice a year it holds an exhibition to showcase the work of its membership. With no theme or medium restrictions this fall iteration of the show displays the best work of its members.

Opening on First Friday, October 4, at the Center for the Creative Mind, 23 Emory Place, across from the Old Gray Cemetery on Broadway in Knoxville.

Additional information at http://www.a1labarts.org/ or facebook.com/a1labArts

The Athens Area Council for the Arts' 34th Big Time/Small Town Season of Performances features world famous performers and some from our own (regional) backyard. All four shows will be held at Athens City Middle School, 200 Keith Lane, Athens, Tennessee at 7:30 PM.

The season begins on Friday, October 4 with The Hit Men - featuring Former Stars of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Former members of mega-star acts have worked with everyone from Frankie Vallie to Carly Simon to Elton John. You’ll know every word of every song as The Hit Men take you on an amazing look back through rock and roll history singing songs you’ve loved for ages. Plus, they’ll tell you all about what it was like being on the road and touring with legendary rock stars.

Next is a holiday concert by the Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra on Tuesday, December 10th. Maestro James Fellenbaum will conduct the orchestra as they perform seasonal favorites and masterworks. Three of Athens’ favorite singers – Mike Simmons, Rusty Patterson, and Tim Frazier – known as Our Three Tenors, return as special guests.

In honor of Black History Month, the Fisk University Jubilee SingersTM bring the a cappella spiritual to Athens on Monday, February 3rd. The ensemble, which is comprised entirely of current students at Fisk University, broke racial barriers in the US and abroad when it introduced “slave songs” to the world in 1871. Nearly 150 years later, the singers are preserving the rich, distinctly American music known now as the Negro spiritual.

For the final offering in the season Dan Akroyd, Judy Belushi, and musical director Paul Shaffer present the one and only Official Blues Brothers Revue on Wednesday, March 12. It’s the closest show to the real thing as possible – Wayne Catania and Keiron Lafferty as Jake and Elwood Blues lead the high-energy intercontinental Rhythm & Blues Revue Band in a performance that pays homage to Chicago’s rich history of blues, soul music, and gospel in the true spirit of the original Blues BrothersTM.

Season and individual tickets are on sale for the Big Time/Small Town Performance Season online at www.athensartscouncil.org, by phone at 423-745-8781, by email at office@athensartscouncil.org, by mail at PO Box 95, and in person at The Arts Center, 320 North White Street, Athens, Tennessee 37303. A family season ticket package (immediate family only) is $150, a couple’s ticket package is $100, and an individual ticket package is $60. Individual performance tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Advance individual adult tickets may be purchased at a $2 discount.

Pellissippi State Community College hopes a look at new cultures will prompt the community to look at the world from a new perspective. The free event takes place in the Goins Building College Center on the Hardin Valley Campus. “Each semester, we have events that focus on different cultural experiences,” said Gayle Wood, the college’s director of Access and Diversity. “We’ve spotlighted cultures as diverse as Mediterranean, Hispanic, African and Native American in the past. We hope each event encourages our students, faculty, and staff members and the community at large to look at the world from a new cultural perspective. The idea to focus on Pacific Rim countries—including China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea and Taiwan—came from a student who also is a military veteran. He had amazing stories about serving in some of those Pacific Rim countries and the cultural experiences he had there.”

Pacific Rim Street Fest is one of the events that make up this academic year’s The Arts at Pellissippi State. The arts series brings to the community cultural activities ranging from music and theatre to international celebrations, lectures, and the fine arts. Pacific Rim Street Fest features Wah Lum Kung Fu of Knoxville performing a traditional lion dance, a Japanese dancing troupe from Atlanta and a Japanese tea ceremony. Other tentative activities include a Chinese fine artist and personal booths set up by Pellissippi State students native to Pacific Rim countries. The Access and Diversity Office will give away chopsticks, Chinese and Japanese folding fans, and fortune cookies. Asian teas will be served as well. The Pacific Rim Street Fest also allows attendees to sample traditional foods, including Taiwanese Kong Bao chicken, Japanese wasabi pork shumai and Vietnamese dau phong, or boiled peanuts.

Goins Building College Center, Pellissippi State: 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37932. Information: 865-694-6405, www.pstcc.edu/arts

All proceeds from this benefit will go toward utility bill assistance for those who are marginally housed and struggling to make ends meet. Featuring music by Robinella. “The combination of Robinella's honey-sweet vocals with violin, mandolin, bass, drums and piano captivated audiences, thus creating the ever popular Robinella & the CC Stringband.” Go to www.robinella.com to hear her music. To purchase tickets, call Lee Turner at 865.524.3926 x223 or visit www.vmcinc.org/donate.html.

At the Square Room, Market Square | Tickets: $20/advance | $25/door

In honor of its 85th Anniversary, the Tennessee Theatre is opening its doors for a free First Friday event. Friday, October 4, 2013 from 5:30-7:30PM.

Step back in time to the theatre's 1928 grand opening with swing music by the Old City Buskers, complimentary wine and backstage tours. Join us at 6:00PM when Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett will read an 85th anniversary proclamation and Bill Snyder will lead guests in a birthday tune on the mighty Wurlitzer.

by Timberlake Wertenbaker, directed by Calvin MacLean
At the Carousel Theater
In January 1788, the first of the British prison ships arrive at Botany Bay, Australia and settle the penal colony at Port Jackson, the site of current-day Sydney. Many of the prisoners have committed minor crimes and their wardens are military men who fought and lost the war against the American colonies. When hope and supplies run low, a lieutenant tries to increase morale by staging a comedy using the convicts as the cast. Based on real events, this award-winning drama is an evocative look at a moment in history--the founding of a nation--and an inspiring tale about the transforming power of theatre. This production is directed by Calvin MacLean and is recommended for high school and up. It contains strong language and brief nudity.

Please join us following the production of Our Country's Good for a staged reading of George Farquhar's The Recruiting Officer, the comedy actually performed by those first fleeters, immediately following the Friday, October 11 performance. Mix and mingle with the cast of Our Country's Good while enjoying light refreshments between performances.

Please join us for an informative "talk back" about Our Country's Good with Director Calvin MacLean and the cast. Dramaturg
Misty G. Anderson also will be on-hand to discuss George Farquhar's comedy The Recruiting Officer. Discussions generally begin 15 minutes following the matinee and last about 45 minutes.

Clarence Brown Theatre / Carousel Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Ave on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.com. For tickets: 865-974-5161, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

Join The Melting Pot of Knoxville during the month of October in our efforts to raise funds for “Casting for Recovery”. All proceeds from drinks sold with Chambord will go to CFR. We will kick off this month long effort with our "Ladies' Night Out" event on October 2. Banana Republic will showcase some of their designs. Knoxville Photo Booth will be capturing every moment with complimentary photos for our guests. We will have special guest from WIVK and Knoxville Ice Bears. We have crafted a fantastic four-course dinner of which we will donate $5 dollars for every purchase. (Please see our website for details or call 865-971-5400) The four-course dinner will include: Cheese Fondue, Freshly Made Salad, Petite entrée and ending with our decadent Chocolate Fondue all for $30 dollars per person. $5 dollars from each dinner sold will go to “Casting For Recovery”. Please visit www.meltingpotknoxville.com to see menu and restrictions or call (865)971-5400

Our “Casting for Recovery” MENU will be offered from 10/03 - 10/10 - after said dates, the menu will be available every Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday for the Month of October. Chambord and D&V Distributing have partnered with The Melting Pot of Knoxville to offer a set of three cocktails featuring Chambord liquor. $1 dollar, from each featured cocktail sold, will be donated to Casting for Recover. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND THOSE OF OUR PARTNERS!

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(865) 971-5400 • 111 NORTH CENTRAL ST., KNOXVILLE, TN 37902

A new exhibition of colorful landscapes in watercolor and acrylic, nature images, and abstract Rain Paintings. Many images are available as notecards.
Opening Reception Friday November 1, 5:30 to 8:00.

Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center, 1127 Broadway Suite B, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-523-1401, www.cityofknoxville.org/recreation/arts