Calendar of Events

The swell of grassroots momentum for the 6-piece rock n’ roll collective from Knoxville, TN that is The Dirty Guv'nahs is undeniable. After two independent releases and relentless touring, The Dirty Guv’nahs’ new album, Somewhere Beneath These Southern Skies raises the bar significantly for this explosive ensemble. Somewhere Beneath These Southern Skies marks another successful milestone for The Guvs, showcasing an energetic blend of rock and soul interwoven with a distinctive modern edge. The result is a joyous 14-track offering that combines honest, heartfelt lyrics with gritty and passionate musicianship. Celebrate New Year's Eve with this raucous group on Tuesday, December 31 with Jonathan Sexton & Cereus Bright.

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com.

Ring in the new year on board Knoxville's one and only commercial luxury yacht – the Volunteer Princess. Enjoy first-class service while cruising down the beautiful Tennessee River. Reward yourself for another year well-done with a glass of champagne, fine cuisine and memories that will last a lifetime. Our 100-foot state-of-the-art yacht offers the perfect setting to get dressed up and celebrate in style. Make this New Year’s Eve one to remember. Join us for our special New Year’s Eve midnight cruise, and count down the last few seconds of 2013 on the water. Live music, private seating and a complimentary glass of champagne awaits you at Volunteer Princess Cruises.

Already have plans for when the clock strikes midnight? We’re also offering a daytime brunch cruise and an early dinner cruise so that you will return to the dock in plenty of time to watch the ball drop. You don’t want to miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate the beginning of 2014 and maybe even start a new tradition. All ages are welcome to come and experience the most luxurious dining cruise vessel on the upper Tennessee River. Imagine delectable food, impeccable service and more importantly, a great party.

Volunteer Princess Cruises is located on the Tennessee River at Volunteer Landing Marina in downtown Knoxville, TN. Reservations can be made by calling the yacht’s office at 865.541.4556 or online at www.volunteerprincess.com.

The Candoro Arts & Heritage Center will be presenting a New Years Eve Dinner to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the Candoro Marble Building at the former Candoro Marble Company in South Knoxville. Dinner will be a Knoxville 1920's theme prepared by local favorite Holly Hambright. Hambright has had much success in Knoxville with her catering, Hollys Eventful Dining in Bearden, and her new venture Holly's Corner in Old North Knoxville. Music will be provided by Devan Jones & the Uptown Stomp, described as "a musical aesthetic from another time." The Candoro Building and Grounds will be decorated in a 1920's style by South Knoxville resident April Burt who's Three Parties in Three Days was featured in Southern Living. Guests are encouraged to dress in the style of the 1920's. Tickets are $100 per person and may be purchased on the online or by mail. Questions? Call (865) 201-7270.

Candoro Marble Arts & Heritage Center, 681 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN. Information: 865-577-0078, www.candoromarble.org

Ring in the New Year in Downtown Knoxville! Holidays on Ice skating rink open until Midnight! Enjoy festival foods and face painting! Music on the Square beginning at 11:00pm! Countdown beginning at 11:59pm followed by the ball drop and fireworks! Visit www.CityofKnoxville.org/Christmas for more information!

Join us at The Discovery Center for a kid-friendly New Year's Eve Celebration!
Tuesday, December 31st 10 am to 1 PM
The Discovery Center, 516 N. Beaman Street, 37914 *Located in Chilhowee Park next to the Knoxville Zoo

The East Tennessee Discovery Center in collaboration with The Muse Knoxville will be hosting a Family Fun Day event called “Cheer in the New Year at Noon” that will allow families in the community to celebrate the upcoming New Year in a kid-friendly environment. During the event we will have several hands on activities and play experiences for the whole family. We will encourage children to visit “Inspiration Stations” as they choose important things to focus on for the next year. Participants will get to have their pictures taken, enjoy light refreshments, and get to meet with some inspiring organizations in the Knoxville community!

We also plan to do some serious celebrating; we are constructing a large ball to drop from twenty feet down so the children can join in the confetti filled celebrations without disturbing their bed times. The Ball-Drop will follow our New Years countdown to Noon!

Questions? Please contact Ellie Kittrell at (865) 594-1494 or ekittrell@etdiscovery.org

The early dinner show - doors at 6:30 PM for dinner, show at 7:45 PM - tickets $65
The late night show - doors at 10:00 PM for dessert, show at 10:45 PM - tickets $35
At the Square Room, Cafe 4 in Market Square

Tickets at 865-544-4144, Cafe 4, or www.thesquareroom.com
Info: Knoxville Jazz Orchestra: 865-573-3226, www.knoxjazz.org

Cheer In The New Year At Noon! is a kid-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration designed to help kids 1 to 101 find their New Year’s inspiration! The event is hosted by the East Tennessee Discovery Center in collaboration with The Muse Knoxville. The event will host a variety of activities and play experiences as guests are encouraged to visit “Inspiration Stations”. Each station will highlight an important topic for children to focus on for the next year. The Discovery Center is partnering with several organizations to encourage respecting nature and wildlife, keeping active, and exploring new things. The event will also mark the highly anticipated unveiling of a new play/exhibit area sponsored by the The CarMax Foundation and KaBOOM! called Imagination Playground! The Discovery Center is receiving one of approximately 11 playgrounds dedicated across the United States. This breakthrough playspace concept includes innovative, reconfigurable loose-parts for children to design their own playground. The Foundation is celebrating its 10 year anniversary with a focus on children’s healthy living as directed by CarMax associates who have expressed a desire to help today’s youth address he important issues of obesity and lack of physical activity.

Families will also get to do some serious celebrating! From the prop-filled photo booth station to the 20-foot ball drop to ring in our New Years at Noon, children can join in the confetti filled celebrations without disturbing their bed times. The time frame for this event is from 10am to 1pm with the “Ball drop” scheduled for noon!

Ticket prices are $10/$8 per person for non-members and members respectively. Families with 5 or more will pay no more than $45/$40. Light refreshments are included in the ticket price. Tickets may be purchased the day of the event or online at www.etdiscovery.org. Quantities are limited and the first 100 ticket holders will receive a FREE confetti flicker for the New Year’s at Noon countdown!

“We are so excited to offer a family friendly event for New Year’s Eve for the Knoxville community! There are many surprises in store and we can’t wait to unveil the Imagination Playground!”-Ellie Kittrell, Interim Executive Director of East TN Discovery Center

The East TN Discovery Center is a nonprofit institution committed to inspire the love of learning and creating hands-on, interactive experiences for children 1 to 101. Our facility is located in the historical Chilhowee Park directly across from the Jacob Building and next door to the Knoxville Zoo. Visitors can explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math exhibit and play experiences. Preschool aged children can discover the fun of learning as they touch, listen, build and create in our Kidspace area. Kids and adults alike can explore the planets, stars and beyond inside our Akima Planetarium! The center also presents hundreds of programs, field trips, activities and events each year. To become a member, volunteer or donate toward our exhibit renovation efforts, please visit www.etdiscovery.org, call (865) 594-1494 or email info@etdiscovery.org; http://www.etdiscovery.org

This Holiday Season, let The District Gallery help wrap up your holiday shopping in a special way. Our staff is ready to assist with everything from great gift ideas, customized wish lists, and spectacular gift wrapping... And don't forget our distinctive custom framing and gift certificates!
Featured artist: Dawn Whitelaw.
Be sure to ask about our Holiday Wish List!
Holiday Hours:
Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
The District Gallery & Framery | 5113 Kingston Pike | Knoxville | TN | 37919
(located next to Gourmet's Market) | 865.200.4452 | www.thedistrictgallery.com

December First Friday at Bliss Home, 29 Market Square Knoxville, TN 37902 featuring the artwork of Elizabeth Kidder.
Friday, December 6, 2013 through the end of the month.
Opening Reception on Friday, December 6, 2013 6pm to 9pm

Bliss Home is pleased to present Knoxville artist, Elizabeth Kidder, for December's First Friday. Bliss Home, located at 29 Market Square, will host an opening reception on Friday, December 6th, from 6pm to 9pm. Complimentary Steamboat Sandwiches will be provided and Elizabeth's art will be featured for the month of December.

Elizabeth's December exhibit is comprised of illustrations that invite the viewer to walk around the landscape, become the figure and read the underlying tale.
Elizabeth Kidder is a freelance illustrator currently living in Knoxville, TN.

Beginning on December 6, the gallery at the Plateau Creative Arts Center (PCAC) will feature art in the theme of Food for Thought. The public is invited to the PCAC gallery to view original artwork in the form of oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastels, colored pencil, photography, mixed media, pottery, sculpture, and jewelry, created by Art Guild members.
In addition to viewing this fine art work, visitors also learn about the many art classes available during the month, and depending on the day and time, may view a class in session, or watch the open painting, beading, or figure drawing sessions that take place in the studio. The gallery is also the perfect place to shop for a reasonably priced gift of art for Christmas.
The PCAC is open Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Beginning on December 24 the gallery hours will change to 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday through Saturday. Located at 451 Lakeview Drive (off Peavine), the gallery is handicapped accessible. The Art Guild at Fairfield Glade is a not-for-profit organization and an equal opportunity provider. For more information call 931-707-7249. www.artguildfairfieldglade.net.

The Farragut Folklife Museum invites the community to visit "An Old Fashioned Christmas" exhibit, on display Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, through Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 (closed Dec. 24 and 25). This special holiday exhibit will feature items from the Museum's collection of artifacts as well as items belonging to Folklife Museum Committee members.

The exhibit showcases a variety of antique toys, games and dolls dating from the late 1800s through the 1900s. A featured item is the Rice doll house, designed and built in 1929 by local architect Malcolm Rice and a National Architecture Award recipient in 1930. Originally with electricity, the doll house was enjoyed by three generations of the Rice family. Folklife Museum committee member Lou LaMarche has loaned several 1940s toys from his personal collection, including toy soldiers, a Rudolph radio and an electric football game. In addition, the exhibit features a 1940s toy steam engine donated by museum volunteer Malcolm Shell as well as 1970s Star Wars toys donated by Mayor Ralph McGill.

The Farragut Folklife Museum is committed to preserving the heritage of its East Tennessee community and features a remarkable collection of artifacts from the area, including an extensive collection of the personal belongings of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, first Admiral of the U.S Navy and hero of the Civil War. Housed in the Farragut Town Hall located at 11408 Municipal Center Drive, the museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and offers free admission. For more information about the museum or the exhibit, please visit www.townoffarragut.org/museum , like the museum at www.facebook.com/farragutfolklifemuseum, or contact Museum Coordinator Julia Barham at julia.barham@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057.

Zoo admission is half-price. Details TBA!

Knoxville Zoo, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. Open every day except Christmas. Information: 865-637-5331, www.knoxville-zoo.org