Calendar of Events

The District Gallery is pleased to present a photographic journey through Paris as seen through the lens of photographer Ben Finch. PARIS: A Journey on Film features classic scenes of Paris and modern views of iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. Finch also captures common details of everyday French culture and turns them into memorable images with his timeless aesthetic and traditional film photography.

An opening reception will be held on Friday, October 11 from 5:30-9 p.m. with pastries by the French Market. The show continues through November 9.

A jewelry show by Adel Chefridi will also open on October 11. Chefridi’s designs emphasize simplicity, wearability, durability, and openness to light and movement. Made with natural gemstones, his elegant pieces have a friendly and peaceful feel that make them wearable every day.

The District Gallery, (865) 200-4452, TheDistrictGallery.com

The public is invited to the reception and opening of the Annual Fall Awards Art Show on October 11 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Plateau Arts Center (PCAC). The theme of the show is Wild about Art. Artists of the Art Guild at Fairfield Glade will submit their original work to be judged on this theme in the following categories: Watercolor and acrylic under glass, Oil and acrylic not under glass, Mixed media, Pastel, Colored pencil drawing, Black and white drawing, Photography, Three dimensional, and Jewelry. Awards will be given for each category. This year's judge is Bobbie Crews of Knoxville. The reception will include refreshments viewing of the new show, and presentation of awards.

Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive, Fairfield Glade, TN 38558. Hours: M-F 9AM-4PM; Saturday-Sunday 1-4PM. Information: 931-707-7249; www.artguildfairfieldglade.net

The East Tennessee Society of the Archaeological Institute of America and the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will begin their annual lecture series on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

The first lecture will feature UT professors Erin Darby and Robert Darby, who will talk about their recent archaeological excavations at 'Ayn Gharandal, Jordan.
Robert Darby, a lecturer in art history in the UT School of Art, and Erin Darby, an assistant professor in the Department of Religious Studies, direct the 'Ayn Gharandal archaeological project that has uncovered rare new details about an ancient Roman fort in southern Jordan.

The 7:30 to 9 p.m. event will be in the McClung Museum's auditorium.

The lecture series invites scholars from around the world to present the latest archaeological discoveries. It is free and open to the public.

Upcoming lectures this fall include the following:
Nov. 7: "Cultural Interaction and Reaction in the Courtly Art of the Hellenistic World" by Kristen Seaman, Kennesaw State University, Ga.
Nov. 19: "The Neolithic Alepotrypa Cave: Past Findings and Present Research" by Anastasia Papathanasiou, Greek Archaeological Service

The McClung Museum is located at 1327 Circle Park Drive. It is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free parking is available on Circle Park Drive in front of the museum.

For more information about the McClung Museum and its collections and exhibits, visit http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu.

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

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

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

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