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African American Appalachian Arts, Incorporated (AAAA, Inc.) is hosting an Opening Ceremony for an Artist Exhibition at the Downtown African American Art Gallery. Artist Hawa Ware Johnson native of Liberia West Africa, who now resides in Knoxville, will install a Visual Art Exhibition. The exhibition will be on display in the office of African American Appalachian Arts, Inc., Suite 106 of The Emporium Building, 100 South Gay Street, Knoxville TN, 37902.

Celebrating the Ten Year Anniversary of “First Friday” - Baba Beats & Edutainment will be conducting a Drum Circle/Jam session. Feel free to bring an instrument; some hand instruments will be provided. Djembe Gear drum bags and gear will be for sale and on display. On Friday, October 4th, 2013, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm in the office of African American Appalachian Arts, Inc., Suite 106, The Emporium Building, 100 South Gay Street, Knoxville TN, 37902. A taste of Liberian cuisine will be available.

African American Appalachian Arts: 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 106, Knoxville, TN 37902. 865-217-6786, kuumbafest@gmail.com

Works of art by seven Oak Ridge artists depict historical structures, lifestyle and nature through framed prints and oil on canvas featured in the "Oak Ridge in Art" exhibition. One of the iconic images of bygone days captured by these artists is the 1920's arched Solway Bridge over the Clinch River on Hwy. 62 to join Oak Ridge to Knoxville. Built by Knox County and dedicated in 1930, the Solway Bridge was described as a 772 foot long concrete arch bridge with 20 foot roadway with 3 foot sidewalk on right. The beauty of the three arches of the Solway bridge could not compensate for a two-lane roadway only 20 feet in width, which was replaced in the 1970's by a four lane concrete bridge. To commemorate the beauty of the 1920's Solway Bridge, examine Nick Fielder's oil on canvas, Pat McWilliams Hopkins' print, Fred Heddleson's print and his series of prints recording the "Destruction of the Solway Bridge" in various stages dated from April 14, 1970 through April 15, 1979. Several 1940's buildings and activities are interpreted by the Oak Ridge artists in the museum exhibition. The Chapel on the Hill is shown in a print by Helen Guymon and an oil on artist board by Helen Bayless, which was donated to AMSE by Norman R. Miller. Of special interest is the oil on canvas works of Nick Fielder as he interprets "Gallaher Ferry, Oak Ridge, Clinch River 1943" and "Nuclear Day: Oppenheimer at Trinity, April 16, 1945". Irvin Grossman created an Alexander Inn print with its pink azalea landscape and porch spanning the outside of the first floor. Nancy Smith prepared a print of the American Museum of Science and Energy exterior. Helen Guymon developed the Oak Ridge 50th Commemorative Print "Oak Ridge Memories" with multiple images of Oak Ridge's townsite buildings, natural beauty in flora and fauna. AMSE acknowledges the exhibition loan of works by Oak Ridge artists from the collections of Bobbie Martin, Nick Fielder and Fred Heddleson. Available in the museum's Discovery Shop are Heddleson's Solway Bridge print and the Destruction of Solway Bridge print. The Discovery Shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 am - 4:45 pm and Sunday 1:00 - 4:45 pm.

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

The Market Square Farmers' Market opens for the 10th season! Hours are Wednesday from 11a.m. to 2p.m. and Saturday from 9a.m. to 2p.m.

The Market Square Farmers' Market is an open-air farmers'™ market located on Market Square in the heart of downtown Knoxville. Everything at the MSFM is grown or made by the vendor in the East Tennessee region. Products vary by the seasons and include produce, eggs, honey, herbs, free-range meat, bread, baked goods, salsas, coffee and artisan crafts. With interactive fountains, delicious local food and entertainment, the MSFM is a perfect family destination. For events, please visit the events page on this website.

Free parking is available in the Market Square, Locust St. and State St. Garages, and at meters, on Saturdays. Parking is $1 per hour on Wednesdays in all three garages. All KAT transit routes serving the Knoxville Station Transit Center are a few convenient walking blocks from Market Square. And fare-free KAT trolleys also provide nearby service. Visit www.katbus.com for more information.

On the Saturdays before Christmas each December, many of our vendors return for our annual Market Square Holiday Market. The peak growing season may be over, but many root crops, hearty greens, hydroponic vegetables, meat, eggs, dairy and more can still be found from noon-3pm. From noon-7pm, craft and artisan food vendors will be set up along Market Street to provide all your holiday shopping needs.

The market is located on historic Market Square in downtown Knoxville. http://marketsquarefarmersmarket.org