Calendar of Events
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Roane State Community College: The Foreigner
Category: Theatre
The RSCC Playmakers present The Foreigner by Larry Shue.
The setting-a fishing lodge in rural Georgia. The story-a frequent visitor to the lodge, Froggy, has brought along a friend, a pathologically shy young man named Charlie who is overcome with fear at the thought of making conversation with strangers. Froggy tells all assembled that Charlie speaks no English. The fun begins as Charlie overhears more than he should.
Nov. 14-16 & 21-23, 7:00PM, Nov. 17 & 24, 2:00PM matinee.
General Admission $10, students $7
RSCC Theatre, Harriman
McClung Museum: Annual Holiday Sale
Category: Festivals, special events and Free event
Get an early start on holiday shopping with a visit to the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Faculty, staff, students and the public can enjoy 30 to 75 percent off all merchandise and save on toys, books, artwork, gifts and jewelry, including items by renowned jewelry designer Charles Albert and local artist Manya Pirkle. Proceeds from the sale will support the museum's educational programs, which reach thousands of kindergarten through 12th grade students each year in East Tennessee.
The museum will host a members-only preview sale with refreshments and special deals from 5-7 p.m. on Nov. 14. For more information about membership, call 865-974-2144 or join online on the museum website at http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/get-involved.
The McClung Museum, 1327 Circle Park Drive, is open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Free two-hour museum parking passes are available from the parking information building at the entrance to Circle Park Drive. Parking passes are not needed on the weekends.
Clayton Center for the Arts: Shakespeare for my Father by Lynn Redgrave
Category: Theatre
November 14-17, 2013
Haslam Family Flexible Theatre
"Shakespeare for my Father" by Lynn Redgrave
An APO Maryville College Production and Thesis Project for Caitlin Campbell
Written by actress Lynn Redgrave
The renowned actress's first foray into playwriting as family reminiscences developed into a complex, funny and moving portrait of a child's longing for the love of the inscrutable, daunting and charismatic Shakespearean actor who was her father. Acclaimed in America and Great Britain, Shakespeare for My Father weaves scenes from the Bard that delightfully coalesce with events in Ms. Redgrave's young life, eliciting memories of Sir Michael and engaging impressions of the celebrated stars who frequented the Redgrave's home and lives.
Tickets for adults are $10, seniors and non-MC students are $7
Free to MC students, faculty and staff. Tickets are required for admission.
For more information please visit www.claytonartscenter.com
Call the Clayton Center Box Office for ticket information (865) 981-8590
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: ALL MOZART with LARA ST. JOHN
Category: Music
2013-2014 Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Season
November’s Masterworks concert is an all-Mozart concert, opening with Mozart’s Overture to Idomeneo. This will be followed by his Violin Concerto No. 4 where the Orchestra will be joined by world-renowned violinist Lara St. John. Playing the violin from the age of two, Lara first appeared as a soloist with orchestra at age four and since then she has recorded 10 albums, acquired her own record label and performed with orchestras around the word. Mozart’s A Musical Joke and his Symphony No. 31 conclude the program.
At the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Tickets and information: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com
Monroe Area Council for the Arts: The Four Freshmen
Category: Music
Monroe Area Council for the Arts (MACA) will present The Four Freshmen at the newly-renovated Hiwassee Performing Arts Center (HPAC) Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. The performance is sponsored by Volunteer Federal.
The Four Freshmen have enamored listeners world-wide for 65 years and have gained recognition as one of the most influential vocal groups of all time. They have inspired the likes of The Beach Boys, Kenny Rogers, The Mamas & The Papas, Frankie Valli, and countless others. Although the faces have changed through the years, the integrity of the sound created by the original four members has been meticulously maintained by its current lineup: Bob Ferreira, Brian Eichenberger, Curtis Calderon, and Vince Johnson.
Brian, Curtis, Vince and Bob have been performing together since 2001. Whether performing with a full symphonic orchestra, in front of a big band, or playing self-contained, their unmistakable sound continues to thrill audiences all over the world. Their repertoire includes a variety of pop and jazz standards from the Great American Songbook Classics. As the Wall Street Journal exclaims, “Long live The Four Freshmen. May they never graduate!”
The performance is included as part of MACA's annual perfromance series which also includes Molly Ringwald, Missoula Children's Theatre, Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks, and the Music of Sam Cooke. Box office tickets are also available. The advance ticket price is $18. Advance tickets are available at all Citizens National Banks in Monroe County or at Century 21 Hendershot Realty in Madisonville, located next to the A&W. Tickets may also be purchased with a credit card by calling 423-442-3210 or online at www.monroearts.com. Tickets will also be available at the box office on the night of the performance for $20. All student tickets are $10.
For Event & Ticket Info: www.monroearts.com
All performances at Hiwassee College, 225 Hiwassee College Drive, Madisonville, TN 37354
Home School Day at McKay!
Category: Festivals, special events and Kids, family
Finish your lessons early, then come see us for GAMES, ART, PRIZES, SCAVENGER HUNTS, SNACKS and, yes, TRADE CREDIT GIVE-AWAYS! Great educational fun for all ages!
230 Papermill Place Way, Knoxville, TN 37919, (865) 588-0331
Our website: http://www.mckaybooks.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/McKayUsedBooksCDs
Smoky Mountain Blues Society: 4th Annual Sara Jordan Birthday Party
Category: Music
The Smoky Mountain Blues Society is presenting the 4th Annual Sara Jordan Birthday Party at the Well, 4620 Kingston Pike Knoxville. Net proceeds from this Annual concert benefit the Interfaith Health Clinic located at 315 Gill Avenue in Knoxville per Sara Jordan's wishes. Sara was a fabulous singer whose time came way too early. Sara Jordan passed away in 2001. She is still remembered locally and fondly as Knoxville's very own Queen of the Blues. She was a premier performer in the local blues community, singing in front of a few bands over approximately a decade including the Sara Jordan Project, and Sara Jordan and the Leftovers. Sara Jordan and the Leftovers played every Thursday night at Sassy Ann's (then known as Knoxville's House of the Blues) for what seemed like years.
The 2013 line up of bands is still being finalized but currently some great local talent lined up including:
Jenna & Her Cool Friends, Big Gene & Danny Lee's Loud Pack, The Royal Hounds, Left Foot Dave & the Magic Hats,
Mighty Blue, Juke Joint Drifters, Alien Love Charm, Missing Pieces
Admission is $5 for Blues Society Members, $8 for non-members for 6+ hours worth of music. Past Sara Jordan Birthday Bashes have all been great evenings. This one promises to be great as well.
The Well is a full service bar with an exciting menu. Included in Best New Business, Best Happy Hour, Best Comedy Club, and Best Bartender categories in 2012 and 2013. More information can be found at www.thewellknoxville.com or by calling directly at 865-851-7459.
The Smoky Mountain Blues Society is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to preserve, promote and perpetuate Blues music and its heritage, and, by so doing, to help foster unity among people of all ages, races, creeds, and economic levels. More information can be found at www.smokymountainblues.org. The contact person for the 2013 Sara Jordan Birthday Bash is Diana Nice-Michel at 865-973-0408
Jubilee Community Arts: Knoxville Square Dance
Category: Classes, workshops and Dance, movement
We’re continuing our square dance series with Sally Morgan calling and music by the Hellgrammites. Be part of Appalachian square dancing at the Laurel. No special training or equipment required—all square dances will be taught and called. Live old-time music. No taps.
$5 JCA Members & Students • $7 General Admission
The Laurel Theater is located on the corner of 16th and Laurel Avenue in the historic Fort Sanders neighborhood of Knoxville near the UT campus. For additional information, call (865) 522-5851, e-mail concerts@jubileearts.org, or visit www.jubileearts.org.
Third Thursday at the Daylight Building
Category: Festivals, special events and Free event
Join the Daylight Building in celebration. Come get some good food from local food trucks. The businesses on Union Avenue have joined together for a third time to bring you Daylight Nights. John Black Photography, just ripe, Union Ave Books and RERUNS Boutique all welcome you to eat and be merry!
The Daylight Building, 501 West Union, downtown Knoxville
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame: Art Show/Book Signing Featuring Robin Layton
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame will host an Art Show/Book Signing featuring award-winning photojournalist Robin Layton. The show will be held at the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame on November 13th and 14th from 11:00 to 5:00 PM. In addition, on November 13th following the show, Robin will lead a photography class from 5:00-6:00 PM followed by a reception until 8:00 PM. The show is free of charge and is open to the public.
Robin Layton is an artist, filmmaker and has been an award-winning photojournalist for the past 25 years. At age 24, she was named one of the eight most talented photographers in America by LIFE magazine. Her documentary images have been featured by the Smithsonian and nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
Her newest book, "hoop, the american dream™" includes approximately 100 stunning photographs of a wide variety of American hoops including childhood hoops of Tamika Catchings, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, and Robin Roberts.
A portion of the proceeds from the art show and book sales at the Hall of Fame will benefit the Pat Summitt Foundation and the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. In addition, special event posters will be on sale during the show with a portion of those proceeds also benefiting the Foundation and the Hall of Fame. All other sales of her book will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of America.
For information regarding the Robin Layton Art Show/Book Signing at the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame please call (865) 633-9000.
American Museum of Science and Energy: Ed Westcott Images
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
Provides a look at the 1940's history of Oak Ridge as captured through the photographic lens of Ed Westcott, the official U. S. Army Manhattan Project photographer. This exhibition is sponsored by the Y-12 National Security Complex. AMSE 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
Athens Area Council for the Arts: Literary Visions
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Free event and Literature, spoken word, writing
A book, a play, a poem – all form the basis of the literary arts. Regional artisits submitted original works for this juried art competition and exhibit that was inspired by a title, a line, a theme, or a character from a literary work.
Join us for an exhibit opening and awards ceremony on Tuesday November 19th:
6:00 pm – Opening Reception with light refreshments
7:00 pm – Awards Ceremony
Athens Area Council for the Arts: 320 North White Street, Athens, TN, 37303. Info: 423-745-8781, www.athensartscouncil.org