Calendar of Events

Professional Photographer and Art Guild of Fairfield Glade member, Tom Whitehurst, loves to take photos of nature, flowers, and landscapes. His current exhibition of 17 photographs is the October exhibit at the Palace Theatre in Crossville. This artist does his own printing, matting, and framing and prints on canvas, watercolor, and fine art papers using pigmented ink, all of which are Archival. His photographs can be enjoyed for decades. Currently, Tom uses a Digital SLR Camera and shoots wide angle to telephoto and macro shots.

Palace Theatre, 72 S Main Street, Crossville, TN 38555. Information: 931-484-6133, www.palacetheatre-crossville.com

Artscapes 2013 is open to the public October 7 through October 10.

Knoxville Convention Center, Clinch Concourse, 10:00AM-5:00PM.

The guest performers for the James A. Dick Mighty Musical Monday Program will be vocalist Rachel Brown. In addition to the performers, Bill Snyder and Freddie Brabson will play selections on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. A boxed lunch may be purchased in the lobby for $5.00 (while supplies last). In addition, several snacks may be purchased at the concession stand such as soft drinks, bottled water, popcorn, candy. There is no charge for the program.

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com.

Join your hosts Bob Deck and Paige Travis for Tennessee Shines Radio Show live at 7pm every Monday night. Folk duo Mandolin Orange and singer-songwriter Brian Wright will perform this Monday at the Knoxville Visitor Center Stage. And don't forget - the in studio audience gets another thirty minutes of live music!

Tennessee Shines is a weekly radio show on WDVX FM hosted by Bob Deck and Paige Travis on the stage of the Knoxville Visitor Center Mondays at 7pm and broadcast live on WDVX FM and WDVX.com. Tickets are $10, free for students with valid ID and children ages 14 and under. Tickets are available in advance at the WDVX Blue Plate Special, noon weekdays and Saturdays at the Knoxville Visitor Center, or at the door beginning at 6 p.m. on the night of the show. Tune in Monday nights at 7pm and Saturday nights at 10pm for rebroadcasted shows and compilations of off-air performances. Information: 865-544-1029, www.wdvx.com, http://www.tennesseeshines.com

Whether he’s whispering, crying or shouting through his golden horn, Detroit native James Carter knows how to dish out some serious blues. Alongside the KJO and fellow tenor men Gregory Tardy and William Boyd, Carter will lead a tour from the chicken shacks of Memphis to the barbeque joints of Kansas City, serving up a 10-course meal of blues guaranteed to make you want to “shake that thang!”

At the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com. Knoxville Jazz Orchestra: 865-573-3226, www.knoxjazz.org

Recent works by Dennis Sabo Photography will be on display at the Tomato Head Restaurant-Market Square in downtown Knoxville from October 5 - November 1 and at the Tomato Head-Bearden location from November 3-December 7. His art exhibit entitled "Leafing Impressions" is an impressionistic and expressionistic viewpoint of the autumn grandeur that Mother Nature has provided to us.

Sabo says, "I challenge myself to capture common subjects that are often overlooked and then refine the photograph into an interpretive collage of color, motion, and textures. With a global community very much focused on environmental impact and fragile ecosystems, my artwork captures natural images and color with a perspective people easily miss." Dennis Sabo is an internationally award winning photographer specializing in contemporary fine art abstract, and scenic photography. His fine art prints interweave his creative compositional expressions and vivid colors into nature’s greater scheme of things. Dennis has refined the photograph into an interpretive collage of colors, and texture. His artwork and photography has appeared in a variety of books and magazines that include Canon, NOVA, PBS, Living Southern Style, Hilton Hotels, NBC, Ocean Conservancy, Shedd Aquarium-Chicago, and Blue Planet. His fine art has been included in gallery exhibitions at the Blowing Rocks Preserve-Hobe Sound, FL., Arts in the Airport Spring 2011/13 Exhibition-Knoxville, TN, the National Juried 2012/13 Exhibition-Knoxville, TN, Emporium Gallery- Knoxville, TN, Red Line Gallery-Farragut, TN, the Dogwood Regional Fine Art 2012 Exhibition-Knoxville, TN, Bliss Home Designs 2013, and ongoing at "The Art Market Gallery", Knoxville, Tennessee. www.dsabophoto.com

Tomato Head - 12 Market Square Knoxville, TN 37902 | (865) 637-4067
Tomato Head - Bearden - 7240 Kingston Pike, Suite 172 | 865-584-1072

In celebration of downtown Knoxville’s 10th anniversary of the First Friday Art Walks, the Art Market Gallery will present two shows for October in the front part of the gallery: the regular monthly featured artists’ exhibit, and a display of works by five recently juried-in members. An opening reception for both shows will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4, with live music by The Tennessee Valley Accidentals, and complimentary refreshments. Sponsor for this event is Christopoulos & Kennedy General Contractors.

October Featured Artists are painter Brenda Mills and copper jeweler Kathy Bradley, both of Knoxville.

The five gallery members, juried in last year, will show their work in a variety of disciplines. They are: watercolorist Linda Johnson of Loudon, intarsia artist Kory Kiker of Greensboro, NC, jeweler Joann Marie of Knoxville, photographer Dennis Sabo of Loudon and photographic collage artist, Ron Sullivan of Oak Ridge.

Art Market Gallery, at 422 S. Gay St., is a few doors away from Mast General Store and next to Downtown Grill & Brewery. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday. The gallery is wheelchair accessible. Parking in the abutting garage, nearby city owned garages and on the street is free after 6 p.m.and on weekends. For more information, call 865-525-5265, or visit artmarketgallery.net, orfacebook.com/Art.Market.Gallery.

Join Bliss and Bliss Home for a October First Friday Double Feature!
To honor 10 Years of First Fridays, Bliss and Bliss Home will both feature artists for October's First Friday. Bliss and Bliss Home will host an opening reception at 24 & 29 Market Square from 6pm to 9pm on October 4, 2013. Complimentary Steamboat Sandwiches and drinks will be provided.

At Bliss Home: North Carolina artist, Kent Youngstrom, a self-taught painter with a background in interior and graphic design.

At Bliss: Neon Indian Summer brought to you by Taylor Wilburn and Juli Jordan of the award-winning Bliss Design Team. Neon Indian Summer consists of handmade dream-catchers which Taylor and Juli crafted from recycled fabric and yarn.

Bliss & Bliss Home 29 & 24 Market Square Knoxville, TN 37902
October 4th, 2013 through the end of the month.
Opening Reception: Friday October 4th, 2013 6pm to 9pm
Admission: Free

It is often said that what was once old is new again, and two talented, long-time friends set out to prove this true in their Rock-n-Roll inspired First Friday art show. Local artists Rhonda Moody and Jessica Gregory each have collected many accolades and much praise for their individual achievements in Knoxville’s art world, but combining their love of music, particularly, Rock-n-Roll that they may just have a hit on their hands with their Refurbished Rock-n-Roll Art Show. Incorporating items that lead to the popularity of Rock-n-Roll into their art show, Rhonda and Jessica, prove that things that were once old CAN BE new again! Make plans to attend this art show to see the creative ways these two ladies have shaked, rattled, and rolled previous musical items into modern day art pieces.

First Friday Specials: 4p - 6p, enjoy 1/2 price glasses of Bota Box wine and Happy Hour appetizers
If you can't make it early, then plan to stop in for the after party, 10p - 1a, 1/2 price glasses of wine and all late night apps $6. Happy First Friday!

Central Flats & Taps, 1204 N Central St Knoxville, TN 37917, (865) 247-0392

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present a new exhibition of recent, narrative works by Knoxville artist Richardson Turner. The exhibition includes paintings, lithographs, and sculptures and will be displayed in the Balcony of the Emporium Center from October 4-26, 2013. A public reception will take place on Friday, October 4, from 5:00-9:00 PM with chocolate fondue provided by the Melting Pot of Knoxville. The First Friday reception also features music by The Porch Pickers from 6:00-8:00 PM and a Jazz Jam Session hosted by Vance Thompson and Friends in the Black Box Theatre from 7:00-9:00 PM.

Recent Works by Richardson Turner is on display October 4-26, 2013 at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. Exhibition hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543, or visit our Web site at www.knoxalliance.com.

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present a new exhibition featuring recent works by Pat Clapsaddle of Sharps Chapel and Marta Goebel-Pietrasz of Oak Ridge. Clapsaddle will exhibit Majolica pottery of the people, flora and fauna where she has lived and visited, and Goebel-Pietrasz will exhibit large, oil paintings with skies, stars, and fairy-tale themes. The exhibition will be displayed in the Emporium Center. A public reception will take place on Friday, October 4, from 5:00-9:00 PM with chocolate fondue provided by the Melting Pot of Knoxville. The First Friday reception also features music by The Porch Pickers from 6:00-8:00 PM and a Jazz Jam Session hosted by Vance Thompson and Friends in the Black Box Theatre from 7:00-9:00 PM.

Pat Clapsaddle specializes in Majolica pottery which creates a glazed-on painterly surface to her original, handmade and wheel-thrown stacked and altered terra cotta pottery. In effect, she prints, draws and paints on clay forms. Many of her ceramic works are hand built with stamped designs. George Roby, a high school instructor, was the greatest influence on her becoming an art major. His knowledge of pottery and glaze mixing prepared Clapsaddle to receive a BA in Visual Art with an emphasis in Ceramics from the University of Cincinnati. Her greatest clay influences came from Roy Cartwright and Kathy Salchow. She attended a workshop with Paul Soldner who taught her how to alter and manipulate work. Other workshops under the direction of Dee Schaad from the University of Indianapolis, David Gamble of AMACO, and Kelly King and Laura Ross from the Potters Council in Cincinnati have made an impact on Clapsaddle’s current work in form, surface and structure. “When working in clay I become totally absorbed in the handling of the clay,” says Clapsaddle. “I believe art is a continually evolving process. I enjoy the subtle changes and unique qualities that occur in the firing process... each piece takes on its own personality.” For more information, visit www.etsy.com/shop/patclapsaddle or www.facebook.com/pages/Pat-Clapsaddle-Pottery/157745387617346

Marta Goebel-Pietrasz was born in Gdansk, Poland, where she studied at the School of Art in Gdynia and Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, majoring in painting. Her earliest efforts included small comic books about ghosts, animals, and strange creatures. Goebel-Pietrasz’s imaginary world not only survived schooling and formal art courses but has also grown into something new and unexpected. “Although many commissions involve making rather traditional art, exploring imaginary themes remains my favorite activity,” says Goebel-Pietrasz. She has been living in the U.S. since 1995. In 2008, she received a BFA in Studio Art with a concentration in Printmaking from the University of Tennessee’s School of Art in Knoxville. Currently, she teaches a mixed media class at the Oak Ridge Institute for Continued Learning and is pursuing undergraduate studies in the Psychology Department at UT. For more information, visit http://www.artmajeur.com/gebmart

The reception on Friday, October 4, is free and open to the public. "People, Places and Beyond" is on display October 4-26, 2013 at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. Exhibition hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543, or visit our Web site at www.knoxalliance.com.

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present a new exhibition of oil paintings by Clarksville artist Terri Jordan on display October 4-26, 2013 in the Emporium. The suite of paintings, entitled “Romantic Notions”, brings together Jordan’s signature women with decorative floral backdrops. Her modern-day girls are dramatically paired with some of the most deadly flowers and plants found in everyday life, which adds a sense of vulnerability to their otherwise strong presence. The month of October would have been the 14th birthday of Jordan’s niece, who was killed in June of 2012. Jordan will donate a percentage of sales from this exhibition to the purchase of holiday gifts for patients of East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in celebration of her niece’s memory.

“Romantic Notions” by Terri Jordan will be displayed from October 4-26, 2013 on the North Wall of the Balcony at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, downtown Knoxville. A public reception will take place on Friday, October 4, from 5:00-9:00 PM with chocolate fondue provided by the Melting Pot of Knoxville. The First Friday reception also features music by The Porch Pickers from 6:00-8:00 PM and a Jazz Jam Session hosted by Vance Thompson and Friends in the Black Box Theatre from 7:00-9:00 PM. Exhibition hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543, or visit our Web site at www.knoxalliance.com.