Calendar of Events

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is pleased to present Surface: Selections from Arrowmont's Permanent Collection. The exhibition features 62 works by 61 artists of national reputation, and presents an opportunity to see many spectacular art and craft objects rarely on display to the public. The human need for expressing one's self through the making of images and symbols is evident throughout time and has manifested itself in an array of different forms and a plethora of artistic media. Whether applying paint to canvas, ink to paper, thread to fiber, texture to metal or glaze to clay, the adding, resisting, subtracting or a combination of those approaches to a material is the focus of this exhibition. Inspired by three surface forums (clay, fiber, and metals) taking place at Arrowmont in January 2014, these works from our permanent collection represent the different ways artists handle the surface of their chosen medium and express themselves through the objects they create. All art communicates and it all begins with a mark on a surface.

"We chose these particular pieces because of their exploration and manipulation of extremely varied surfaces, and their diversity of materials and content,” says Stefanie Gerber Darr, Arrowmont Gallery Manager. “Curating, conserving and exhibiting Arrowmont’s fantastic—and constantly growing—permanent collection is one of the truly great things the school provides for this region. We are always pleased by these opportunities to share it, and to invite our neighbors and visitors to be enriched by it here with us.”

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org

Hours: October 26, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and October 27, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Fee: $5 adults; $1 children 6-12; free for children 5 & under.

Mountain Makins is a weekend folk life festival celebrating the traditions of Appalachia. The festival honors the rich traditions of the past, and supports modern interpretations of those traditions. More than just a fine art and craft show, visitors to the family-friendly event enjoy a variety of activities including two stages of mountain music, storytelling, prize-winning dancers, regional authors, children’s activities, and abundant good food. One special feature is the live demonstration of traditional crafts such as blacksmithing, hide tanning, and wood turning. With 7,000 visitors, this is one of Hamblen County’s largest events. Several hundred volunteers contribute countless hours to ensure the success of this cherished autumn celebration. Two stages of music both Saturday and Sunday, 60 juried crafters, 20 demonstrators showing traditional handiwork and other elements of Appalachian folklife. Showcase of Crafts features the best work of the artists. Preview reception on Friday evening features entertainment, food and advance purchase of the crafts. The festival is housed in and around Rose Center, an 1892 school building, now a cultural arts center and historical museum. All proceeds support Rose Center and its many arts, historical and educational programs. The three-day weekend brings over $150,000 to the Lakeway area. Mountain Makins was chosen as the “Best Festival in East TN” in Tennessee Magazine’s 2011 reader survey. The festival was named by the Southeast Tourism Society as a “Top Twenty Event in the Southeast” three times, received the Southeast Tourism Award of Excellence in 2004, and was listed as a “Great Escape” by the New York Times in 2002. www.facebook.com/mountainmakinsfestival

Marble Springs State Historic Site will be hosting “Halloween Haunts and Haints” onSaturday, October 26, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. You can expect to enjoy trick or treating at the historic buildings; children’s craft activities; games, and spooky stories for the young & young at heart! A complete schedule of events can be found at the Marble Springs Facebook page or web site, www.marblesprings.net.

A costume parade & contest will begin at 5:00pm so be sure to get here early!!Costume Contest Categories include: Best Fictional, Cutest, Scariest, Most Historical, Most Creative, & Best Overall. Registration begins at 3:00 and closes at 4:45. Registration fee of $1.00 per person is required for participation. The “Halloween Haunts and Haints” Costume Contest is generously sponsored by: Dollywood, Wilderness at the Smokies Hotel and Waterpark Resort, WonderWorks, Tennessee Smokies Baseball and Chic-Fil-A. Thank you for your support! Guest storyteller, Janice Brooks-Headrick, tells folklore, history tales, oral history, ghost tales and traditional tales on her CD, “Strange Things Happen in the Smokies….” Which will be available for sale during the event. She is President of Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association, a non-profit corporation that she organized, and an active member since 1986.

Admission: $5.00 16+, $3 ages 4 – 15, ages 3 & under are FREE; Family cap at $20.00; Parking is free.

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 www.marblesprings.net

War of 1812 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

''Kidstuff,'' the free WDVX show for kids and kids at heart, goes live on stage at the Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 South Gay Street in downtown Knoxville, on 89.9 FM, 102.9 fm, 93.9 FM and WDVX.COM.

Bring the kids and the kids at heart for Kidstuff Live! Next Saturday, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Story Time Quartet will join host Sean McCollough on the Knoxville Visitor Center stage for a LIVE Kidstuff, this Saturday at 10 am.

Hosted by Sean McCollough, an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee, as well as a song-writer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. He and his wife, Steph Gunnoe, co-lead the band the Lonetones.

Free 2-hour visitor parking located next door to the Knoxville Visitor Center. For more information: 865-544-1029; www.wdvx.com

With Bill Landry. Whether you regularly drive through the Smokies or you are a first time visitor, Cades Cove Heritage Tours allows you the opportunity to experience the Smoky Mountains as never before.

We offer fully guided bus tours for individual and group of all ages. Your tours are on comfortable 19-passenger Alternative Transportation Vehicles with experienced and friendly guides. Learn all about the history, personal stories, and natural resources that make the Smoky Mountains so unique. And, since you've left the driving to us, you can focus on sharing the beautiful scenery and wildlife with your family and friends, instead of worrying about the traffic. http://www.cadescoveheritagetours.org/

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, 3/4 mile east of traffic light at the Highway 321 and 73 intersection towards the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Townsend, TN. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM. Information: 865-448-0044, www.gsmheritagecenter.org

October 26 (4:00 pm — 7:00 pm)
(All Ages) Come to the Enchanted Forest for a magical (non-scary) Halloween treat. You and your family will be led along our magical woodland trails where creatures will emerge to share their stories. Along the way, we will meet animals that have fascinating adaptations that have taught us humans a thing or two. Fun for all ages! The fee for this program is $5 for Ijams members and $8 for non-members. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 130 to register.

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

Kindred Spirits in the Roane State Community College O'Brien Theatre, Sunday,
October 26, at 1:00 and 4:00PM with the RSCC Concert Choir and the CCHS Jet Theatrix Drama Club.

$5 all ages at the door! Costume contests for everyone! Trick or treating for the kids!

The group has appeared on stage with many of the top country music stars and has performed in concert with the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra and the Chattanooga Boys Choir, and more recently the Chattanooga Ballet. They have appeared on a segment of ABC-TV's Peter Jennings Nightly News and were featured on the NBC Sunday Today Show. Their audiences have been composed of such celebrities as Chuck Yeager, Sam Nunn, Gerald Ford, Jack Kemp, and three Tennessee governors. Easily one of the most popular bands in hometown Chattanooga, they have made their mark singing country music for people who don't particularly like country music. Tickets $13 advance and $15 at the door.
The Palace Theater, 113 West Broadway, Maryville TN 37801. Information: 865-983-3330, www.palacetheater.com

1719 Reynolds St. (behind the Wesley House)
FREE ADMISSION, Family-friendly

Come celebrate fall! The festival will celebrate the farm, the community and the final fall harvest. There will be delicious food, live music, children’s activities and harvest-themed workshops for all to enjoy. If you have never been to Knoxville’s only urban demonstration farm, now is your chance! Bring the whole family to this exciting seasonal event! In case of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled. Please call 865-546-8446 with questions.

Thrill The World is an annual worldwide simultaneous dance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Every October, since 2006, Funky Zombies across the globe gather to synchronize their watches and dance to the greatest selling record of all time – Michael Jackson’s Thriller! Volunteer event organizers in cities around the world organize events using the Thrill The World leaders manual and Thrill The World tool box. Each event raises money for a local or not-for-profit charity of their choice. All official Thrill The World events that report their final totals after the event are included in the numbers for setting and breaking world records.

Thrill The World Knoxville is our local chapter of the Global Thrill The World event. We get together each year, dress like zombies, and dance to Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' for a good cause, for fun, and to try to break a world record. This year we are raising money for the Young-Williams Animal Center in Knoxville.

If you've never been to a Thrill The World event I would recommend that you search for videos of Thrill The World events around the globe to see what we do. Then join us for free 'Thriller' dance lessons at one of our rehearsals. Visit http://www.thrilltheworld.com for more information on this global event.

Knoxville Children’s Theatre will present Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, a live mystery play for teens and families. The play is performed by 8 of Knoxville’s most talented young actors, from October 25 to November 9, Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM, and Sundays at 3 PM.

Agatha Christie’s name has been synonymous with mystery for the last 90 years. And her masterwork, The Mousetrap, is one of the most enduring plays of all time. Its original production in London’s West End has been playing non-stop since 1952 and recently celebrated its 25,000 performance. The show is also one of the most-produced plays in middle schools and high schools. The Mousetrap also has one of the most surprising twist endings of any mystery play in the history of the theatre.

Giles and Mollie Ralston are embarking on a new business, opening a guest house in the English countryside. But the opening is marred by a sudden snowstorm, which strands the Ralstons in the mansion, along with their five guests. As night falls, the police call and tell the new hotelkeepers that a suspect in a London murder may be one of the strangers seeking shelter there. Detective Sergeant Trotter skis to the mansion on an urgent quest: to unmask the criminal before he or she attempts to kill again.

Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-599-5284, www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com. Reservations: tickets@childrenstheatreknoxville.com