Calendar of Events

Athens Community Theatre is conducting auditions for their upcoming musical production of Into the Woods, book by James Lapine, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, on Sunday, October 27, 2:00 PM and Monday, October 28, 7:00 PM at The Arts Center in Athens, TN. Show dates for Into the Woods are February 13-23, 2014. The show is sponsored by SouthEast Bank & Trust.

Needed is a cast of approximately 20 singers/actors ranging in age from older teens through adults of all ages. In this fairytale mash-up of epic proportion, familiar faces embark on the unknown: Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack (of beanstalk fame), dwell in a sylvan community where a meddling witch and a baker are next-door neighbors and the handsome princes from classic fables are competitive and comically vain paramours. Propelled by Sondheim’s majestic score, these characters venture “Into the Woods” and down a different path than that of the stories you’ve heard. The baker and his wife travel in search of a cow, a red cape, yellow hair, and gold slippers to lift a spell placed on them by the haggard witch. Cinderella, Jack, and Little red, too, have set out on inspired quests of their own. As the plot unfolds, these characters’ individual stories intersect through unexpected plot twists, and cameos by other characters of fairytale lore add to the thrill of the journey. In turn farcical and contemplative, James Lapine’s book examines themes of childhood and parenthood, ambition and desire, and takes on allegorical gravity when the tale does not end with “happily ever after.” This show is musically sophisticated and offers the chance to feature actors adept at dark comedy.

Into the Woods is directed by Melonie Carideo and G. David Brown. Everyone will be asked to sing a prepared solo from a Broadway show, read from the script, and perform simple movements. An accompanist will be provided. Anyone interested in working with the production in any capacity (set & costume design, technical crew, backstage crew, orchestra) is encouraged to attend an audition.

The Arts Center is located at 320 North White St. in downtown Athens. For more information call The Arts Center at 423-745-8781 or Melonie Carideo at 423-593-8713.

Berlioz’ Roman Carnival Overture and more!

Alumni Memorial Building located at 1408 Middle Drive on the UT campus. (The James R. Cox Auditorium is located in the Alumni Memorial Building.) Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public. *For individual or small group performances, please check the web site or call the day of the event for updates or cancellations: 865-974-5678, www.music.utk.edu/events

Brown Bag Lecture with William A. Robinson
For Bill Robinson, what started out as a typical mission day in Vietnam, September 20, 1965, turned into a long nightmare when his helicopter was shot down and the entire crew captured. The North Vietnamese took Bill to the infamous Hanoi Hilton Prison, where he endured unspeakable conditions and cruelty, surviving only through his strong will. He was released on February 12, 1973, after seven years and five months of captivity, the longest-held POW in United States military history. Immediately commissioned as a lieutenant, he retired in 1984 as a captain, having been awarded the Air Force Cross, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the POW Medal, and two Purple Hearts. Free and open to the public.

East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Museum hours: Monday-Friday: 9AM-4PM; Saturday: 10AM-4PM; Sunday: 1-5PM. Library: Monday-Tuesday: 9AM-8:30PM; Wednesday-Friday: 9AM-5:30PM; Saturday: 9AM-5PM; Sunday 1-5PM. Information: 865-215-8824, www.easttnhistory.org

Dr. Marc. R. Spencer, an expert on early ornithischian dinosaurs from the Department of Anatomy and Pathology at Marshall University, will present the talk “Cows of the Mesozoic: The Origin and Geographic Distribution of Plant-Eating Dinosaurs” as part of the museum’s 50th anniversary lecture series. The lecture series is part of the celebration of the museum’s fiftieth anniversary, and is free and open to all. The series brings in worldwide experts to speak on topics related to the museum’s collections and exhibitions on archaeology, Egyptology, decorative arts, the American Civil War, geology, and natural history. http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/events/50th-lecture-dinosaurs/

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Dr on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9AM-5PM; Sunday, 1-5PM. Information: 865-974-2144, http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu

Providing free materials and mentoring to support youth in creating works of art and expressing their unique viewpoints and experiences. Art Carnivals include free food and live music and will provide a fun, safe space to explore, share, and learn through art and culture. Ages 13-17, parents welcome! Screenprinting, postcard design, bookbinding, mask making, comic book paneling, and more!

At the Birdhouse, 400 N. Gill Avenue, Knoxville. knoxknowhow@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/knowhow.knoxville

Come out to Urbhana at 115 S. Gay Street (downtown Knoxville) for a fabulous Halloween themed costume party! Tickets are $10 or $15 at the door and there are tons of awesome raffle prizes donated by downtown businesses, including a purse from Patricia Nash and a Discovery membership to Club LeConte. We're also having a costume party, so make sure you get creative! Ticket price includes cocktails, food, and 2 raffle tickets.
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/491568

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

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

Friday, October 25, 2013 at 8:00pm | Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 2:30pm
Knoxville Opera will open its 36th Season with a stunning production of Offenbach’s popular The Tales of Hoffmann. The production stars Talise Trevigne, performing all four soprano roles, a rare feat tackled by very few artists in history. “We are especially excited to welcome back Talise Trevigne who scored triumphs in our productions of Rigoletto and Manon,” said Executive Director and Conductor Brian Salesky. “Her vocal and physical beauty are only matched by her superb acting, and we are all looking forward to a riveting performance.” Ms. Trevigne will be making her debut on PBS’s Great Performances series on November 1st in San Francisco Opera’s production of Moby-Dick.

The intriguing production is a thrilling Halloween appetizer regarding the poet Hoffmann, who, in his world of fantasy and demons, pursues four mesmerizing women: a life-sized mechanical doll, an aspiring chanteuse, a Venetian courtesan, and an opera diva; only to be thwarted at every turn by four diabolical villains. Knoxville Opera welcomes internationally renowned tenor Evan Bowers as Hoffmann, and baritone Markus Beam as the devils, each in his company debut.

Opera preview hosted by Maestro Salesky begins 45 minutes prior to each performance

Highlights include:
◊ the Barcarolle
◊ the Diamond Aria
◊ Olympia’s Doll Song
Performed in French with projected English translations.

At the Tennessee Theatre, 601 S. Gay Street. Information and tickets: 865-524-0795, http://www.knoxvilleopera.com/schedule/tales-of-hoffmann/

Pre-registration required.

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

THE EVENT HAS TURNED INTO AN ANNUAL KNOXVILLE FALL CULTURAL EVENT INCLUDING ART, MUSIC, DEMONSTRATIONS AND REALLY GOOD FOOD! THE SHOW AND OPENING RECEPTION ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND ALL ART LOVERS ARE INVITED TO COME TO THE SHOW.

Featuring pottery, paintings, wearable art, wood, metal, hooked rugs, leather, sculpture, glass, photographs, garden art, gourd art, mosaics and more!

Friday, October 25: 10am-8pm (Wine & Cheese Reception: 5-8pm)
Saturday, October 26: 10am-6pm
Sunday, October 27: 11am-4pm
Location: Whittington Creek Clubhouse, 1800 Whittington Creek Boulevard (off of Northshore Drive in West Knoxville)

MUSIC FOR 2013 SHOW
WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION: 5-9PM, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH - THE ACCIDENTALS:
“PAUL, TINA, CAROLYN, JOHN, LAURIE AND BILL”
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26: 2-4PM: PETER BLAU ON KEYBOARD
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: 1-4PM FREE KIDS ACTIVITIES: MAKE A POT & FACE PAINTING!