Calendar of Events

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.

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present a new exhibition of recent work by Deborah Bowen opening Friday, October 4, at 5:00 PM in the display case of the Emporium Center. The upcoming exhibition will be Bowen’s first opportunity to show her work. She will be showing a variety of pieces including paintings, jewelry and journals.

Recent Works by Deborah Bowen will be on display at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, from October 4-26, 2013. An opening reception will take place as part of First Friday activities on October 4 from 5:00-9:00 PM with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Gallery 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 www.knoxalliance.com.

Square Dance Club is offering Beginning Dance Lessons at the Square Dance Center, 828 Tulip Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921. You’ve probably tried a little square dancing sometime in your life, & if not, it’s time to give it a try! No special clothes or talent required. You’ll have fun, make new friends, and get in a little healthy movement, too!
Join us to have fun and DANCE!
BILL FOX, INSTRUCTOR/CALLER
FIRST CLASS: Thursday, October 3, 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. with open enrollment for the first three weeks. Your first class is free, & it’s just $5.00 per person after that.

CONTACT: Tammy Berry at southerndancegirl@gmail.com or Janice Fox at 865-689-2665 | http://www.volunteertravelers.com

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!

RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED • MELTINGPOT.COM
(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

Wanna learn how to hula hoop? Or have you tried to learn on your own and need some guidance with incorporating dance or flow into your movement? If so, this is the class for you! Hooping is not just about learning trick after trick and impressing people, it is about learning and discovering how your body can move and gaining the confidence to do so. In this class you will learn hoop tricks and moves, how to dance with a hoop, and get in touch with your roots. This class is geared towards beginners and intermediate hoopers. Practice hoops will be provided to anyone who does not have one, so feel free to come and try it out! It is an ongoing class, not a series, so drop ins are welcome at anytime and I encourage you to join the hooping community! It's a great group of folks!

Classes will meet on Thurssdays from 8-9, with a chance to practice until 9:30 if desired. Class rates are as follows: Drop-in: $12, 4-class card: $40, 8-class card: $72. You can pay by cash, check, or card.

All classes are held at the Emporium Center for Arts & Culture in the Annex Studio.The Emporium Building is located on the corner of the 100 block at Gay St. and Jackson Ave. Parking is available on or below the bridge or in front of the building. To find the studio: walk south from the Emporium’s main doors to the metal walkway between the buildings. Descend the metal staircase, pass through the courtyard gate, turn left in the alley, and knock on the window on your left. Someone will let you in through the door. Circle Modern Dance also uses this studio and put out this great video on how to enter (thank you, CMD!). Message me if you have questions/concerns! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e4egZ4nDsc

Info: www.appalachianflowarts.com

Oct. 1 - Nov. 4 "Cold War Patriots Remembrance Quilt" display to honor the nuclear workers and their contribution to America's safety. This one-of-a-kind Remembrance Quilt of 1,250 commemorative hand-written quilt squares forms an American Flag that measures 17 feet x 11 feet. Public invited to view. AMSE Lobby.

Oct. 1 "Public Reception for Cold War Patriots Remembrance Quilt" with special guests of Tennessee family members whose names appear on the quilt. Ray Smith, Y-12 Historian, will speak on the impact Oak Ridge workers had on changing the course of history. Public invited. 10 am to 11:30 am in AMSE Auditorium and Lobby.

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

An exhibit of paintings by Howard Hull and Clayworks by Paul Watkins
Paul Watkins and Howard Hull, retired art educators from the University of Tennessee exhibit their works in the DENSO Gallery October 1 through October 31. There will be an artist's reception Thursday, October 3 6:00 - 8:00 pm. To view their artist statements, please visit our website www.claytonartscenter.com

The DENSO art gallery is open Monday-Friday 10am to 6pm.

Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

The Blackberry Farm Art Gallery
An exhibit of new, figurative works on paper by Maryville College Alumnus Jonathan Howe.

The Blackberry Gallery is open Monday-Friday 10am to 6pm.

Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

Satisfy your Soul – experience a ghoulishly gourmet dinner at some of Knoxville’s best local restaurants, then travel through time on a haunted excursion through Historic Knoxville, exploring – The City Where Spirits Never Sleep!

Paula Johnson, creator of Knoxville Food Tours and J-Adam Smith, the founder of Haunted Knoxville Ghost Tours will be hosting 3 unique Food & Fright events, each highlighting different restaurants and districts of town. Guests will be treated to a 3 course gourmet meal featuring a specially created menu for the evening. Following dinner, the group will depart on their haunted excursion and “Ghost Hunt” through the designated area of town. Guests will be educated on paranormal investigation and lead to haunted locations where they will have an opportunity to use the same tools they see on TV!

Sunday, September 29: Dinner at Windows on the Park, the recently renovated jewel overlooking the World’s Fair Park, followed by a Ghost Tour of Knoxville’s Market Square District, the Investigation Tour that put Knoxville on the Paranormal Map, and the most requested Ghost Tour.

Sunday, October 13: Dinner at downtown’s longest continuously operating eating and drinking establishment and the infamously haunted - Bistro at the Bijou, followed by a Ghost Tour of Knoxville’s Court District, the district controlled by the elite and powerful.

Sunday, October 20: Dinner at Boyd’s Jig & Reel, recently featured on CNN as 100 Places to Eat Like a Local, followed by a Ghost Tour of Knoxville’s Old City District, the once disorderly wild bar scene of Knoxville.

Guests should arrive at the dinner locations between 6:00–6:30 p.m. to have an opportunity to meet the tour guides, mix and mingle. Dinner will begin at 6:30, followed by the Ghost Tour from 8:30–10:30 p.m.

Tickets are $60 per person, with a $5 discount for early purchases. Guests who wish to attend all 3 events will receive a special Haunted Goody Bag! These exclusive engagements are limited to 20 guests per event, and reservations are required.

Paula Johnson 865-201-7270, knoxvillefoodtours.com
J-Adam Smith 865-438-4413, knoxghost.com

Blount Mansion will host an exhibit opening from 5:30-7:30pm entitled Furniture on the Frontier, a showing of the Blount Mansion’s finest collection pieces on display at the Blount Mansion Visitors Center. Admission is free with light appetizers and a special gift for our members. Blount Mansion is currently closed to the public for a historic restoration and preservation project; the Visitors Center remains open Tuesday-Saturday 9:30-5 with the exception of Game Days in Volunteer country. This exhibit, Furniture on the Frontier, will be on display for the duration of the closure and is always free to the public, with a suggested donation! Come and see some of William Blount’s most valuable possessions and a wonderful example of the splendor of the Blount’s during the founding of Knoxville. Blount Mansion is the home of William Blount, Tennessee’s only signer of the United States Constitution, as well as where the Tennessee State Constitution was drafted and signed. It will be an opportunity for all Knoxville citizens to learn about their vital historical importance in the founding of our government. Blount Mansion is Knoxville's only National Historic Landmark given by the National Park Service and is the oldest house museum in Knox County. It is owned and operated by the Blount Mansion Association, Inc., a nonprofit, educational organization.

Blount Mansion, 200 W. Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-525-2375, www.blountmansion.org