Calendar of Events

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is pleased to present Light of the Moon, a national juried exhibition. Fifty-two works by 41 artists from throughout the country will be on display in the Sandra J. Blain Galleries.

With the exhibition Light of the Moon, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts presents a midwinter celebration of contemporary arts and crafts, the theme of which harkens back to the myriad traditions, festivities, stories, and happenings that have been inspired or taken place by the light of the moon throughout the ages. Join us at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts on Saturday, January 18 from 4:00 – 8:00pm for a throw-down hoedown during the opening event. Festivities will include a short lecture and awards presentation by exhibition juror Namita Gupta Wiggers, director and chief curator of the Museum of Contemporary Craft | PNCA in Portland, Oregon; screen-printing demonstrations by the University of Tennessee’s print club; dance performances by Knoxville-based Circle Modern Dance; demonstrations by Arrowmont’s artists-in­residence; tasty bites throughout the day prepared by Arrowmont’s chef; drinks from Ole Smoky Moonshine; and to round out the night, a musical performance by Firewater Junction. For a detailed schedule of Opening Event festivities, please visit http://arrowmontgalleries.org/light-of-the-moon/opening-event-saturday-january-18-400-800pm/

Open Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Please call for Holiday and Weekend hours. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org

Blues Harmonica
Growing up in East Tennessee, Wallace Coleman was captivated by the sounds he heard late at night from Nashville’s WLAC … the Blues. The sounds haunted him by day where, he says, “I would be sittin’ in class and hear the Howlin’ Wolf singin’ just as clear in my head…” It was on WLAC that Coleman first heard those who would become Blues Legends and his greatest musical influences: Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters. Coleman left Tennessee in 1956 to find work in Cleveland. A self-taught musician, Coleman began playing professionally with Cleveland’s Guitar Slim at the Cascade Lounge. There Coleman caught the ear of audience member Robert “Jr.” Lockwood and joined his band in 1987. Still based in Cleveland, Wallace has been leading his own band since 1997. Tickets, if available, will be for sale at the door for $14.

Jubilee Community Arts, 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. For information: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org. For tickets: 865-523-7521, www.KnoxTIX.com

Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 7pm
Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Spelman College Glee Club

The Spelman College Glee Club has maintained a reputation of choral excellence for more than 50 years. It is an organization that is open by audition to all students of the College community.Repertoire consists of sacred and secular choral literature for women’s voices with special emphasis on traditional spirituals, music by African-American composers, music from many cultures and commissioned works. The Spelman College Glee Club has traveled throughout the country performing for a variety of audiences. It has performed in concert halls such as Fanueil Hall in Boston, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center and in churches, high schools, colleges, and universities. Their international travels have taken them to Brazil and Canada.

Adults: $15 & $25, Seniors: $7 & $15, Students: $7 & $15
VIP Tickets: $25 include parking in CCA main lot and meet and greet with Spelman students after the performance. A limited number of VIP tickets are available.

For more information please visit www.claytonartscenter.com
Call the Clayton Center Box Office for ticket information (865) 981-8590

The event will take place at the Knoxville Convention Center. This will be the most prestigious gymnastics competition to come to Knoxville since the US qualifying events held here for the 1996 Olympics. The competition will be televised January 24 on the CSS Network. (Comcast Sports)

The Ozone Collegiate Gymnastics Classic will be held in conjunction with the 12th annual Ozone Invitational (formerly Flip Fest), a USA Gymnastics sanctioned competition with approximately 3,000 Junior Olympic gymnasts from 15+ states scheduled from January 17-20. These Junior Olympic gymnasts will participate in women’s gymnastics, men’s gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling events. All competitions will be hosted by Premier Athletics, a Knoxville based company with two gymnastics gyms located on Callahan Drive and near Lovell Road.

Admission: Can be purchased at the admissions desk in the main concourse of the Knoxville Convention Center on Friday, January 17th from 7:15am- 9:00pm and Saturday, January 18th from 7:15am- 8:00pm, while supplies last.
Prices: $14 General Admission (ages 13+) & $10 Children (age 12 & under), Doors open at 7:00pm
http://www.knoxville.org/media/press-releases/528/ncaa-women-s-gymnastics-coming-to-knoxville

"Glass of the Ancient Mediterranean" explores the origins of glass production in the ancient world through 30 pieces from the Yale University Art Gallery, which is home to one of the best collections of ancient glass in the United States. Featuring objects from ancient Egypt and the Roman and Byzantine empires, these pieces of glass show three millennia of craftsmanship, artistry, daily life, trade, pilgrimage and luxury in the ancient Mediterranean.

"Brightly Beaded: North American Indian Glass Beadwork" investigates how the introduction of glass beads to American Indians changed and shaped the art of beadwork. From cradleboards to moccasins, this exhibit of more than 50 brightly beaded objects looks at the techniques and cultural importance of beadwork and how it continues to serve as an important expression of cultural identity today.

Members opening reception January 17, 5-7 PM. RSVP to 974-2144

"Brightly Beaded: North American Indian Glass Beadwork" is curated by Michael H. Logan, UT professor of anthropology. "Glass of the Ancient Mediterranean" is curated by Sarah Cole, Yale University Art Gallery.

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

Based on the comic novel by Judy Blume. Tales Of A Fourth-Grade Nothing began a hugely-popular series of books, detailing the lives of the Hatcher family and their friends, including Superfudge, Fudge-A-Mania, and Double Fudge. All of the uproarious adventures of Peter and Fudge come to life on the KCT stage, along with many of the characters from the series, such as Sheila Tubman, Jimmy Fargo, and Dr. Cone.

What happens when your cute little brother is sometimes a trouble-making, fussy, chaos-causing brat? Peter Hatcher feels like a “fourth-grade nothing” because everybody seems to give his brother Fudge so much attention, even if he’s behaving badly! Tales Of A Fourth-Grade Nothing follows a year in Peter’s life that is full of comic misadventures, such as the boys’ visit to the dentist, the day Fudge tried to fly, the morning Dad tried to cook an omelet, the night that Peter lost Fudge in a downtown movie theater, and much more. A faithful adaptation of one of the best books ever written about sharing life with a sibling.

Performances are generally Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM, and Sundays at 3 PM.

Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-599-5284, www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com. Reservations: tickets@childrenstheatreknoxville.com

Bob Patterson, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Director announced the opening of Child's Play: 100 Years of Toys located inside the Proffitt's Gallery in Main Gallery of the Heritage Center Museum. This exhibit will bring back many childhood memories and a full range of emotions for those who come and see this exhibit. They have a wonderful collection of toys made of metal, porcelain, iron and plastic that represent toys over the past 100 years. The exhibit which will be on display through June 2014 is made possible through the generous support of the following individuals who donated their childhood toys to be a part of this exhibit. Exhibit Highlights includes: Louis Marx Toy Company / Tin Walt Disney Doll House, Toy Soldiers, Tonka Toys, Barbie Dolls, Metal Trucks, Kenton Trucks, Buddy L trucks, Porcelain Dolls, Circus, Lionel train, Winnie the Pooh, Shirley Temple, Tinker Toys, and more.

The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center is 501 c3 Museum and Cultural Center. The Heritage Center is open Monday thru Saturday 10 am - 5 pm and on Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm starting in April. Admission is free for Heritage Center members, Adults $6.00 ,Seniors 60 plus and children ages 6 - 17 $4.00, children 5 and under are free. Closed Easter Sunday. The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center is a not for profit museum and is located between the traffic light and the national park entrance, on scenic Highway 73. Information: 865-448-0044, www.gsmheritagecenter.org

Huck Finn is on the run from his criminal father, along with his friend Jim, adrift on the mighty Mississippi River. The two fall prey to two con men, calling themselves the King and The Duke, and get involved in a number of outrageous schemes. If Jim can get far enough up river, he can become a free man, and Huck discovers there may be a fortune for him too!

Performances begin: Friday, January 16 at 7:00 PM
Performances end: Sunday, February 1 at 3:00 PM

Please make plans to join us in 2014 for another year of celebration and commemoration honoring the life and legacy of the Dream and the Dreamer!

+ January 15, 12:00 PM - Celebration Prayer Service

+ January 16, 8:30 AM - Leadership Educational Symposium, Knoxville Marriott
The Honorable A C Wharton, Jr. Mayor of Memphis, will be the special guest for the annual Leadership Educational Symposium on January 16th. Mayor Wharton has served as Mayor of Memphis since fall of 2009 and also served two terms as Mayor of Shelby County. During the morning Symposium, he will lead a roundtable discussion on the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as well as speak on topics relevant to business, education, and mayoral issues.

+ January 16, 12:00 PM - Leadership/Awards Luncheon, Knoxville Marriott
One of the featured events during the celebration is the annual Leadership Awards Luncheon at noon on January 16th and the keynote speaker will be John Seigenthaler, founder of the First Amendment Center and former President of the American Society of Newspapers Editors. For 43 years, he served as an award-winning journalist for The Tennessean, Nashville’s morning newspaper. He was founding editorial director of USA Today and served in that position for a decade. The trustees of Vanderbilt University created the John Seigenthaler Center and Middle Tennessee State University endowed a chair in his name. He continues to be a strong advocate of First Amendment rights of free expression and will provide a stimulating and moving address.

+ January 17, 5:00-7:00PM - Gallery of Arts Tribute - Opening Reception and Exhibit
At Beck Cultural Exchange Center with artists Ramon Emanuel Stewart II, Jacqueline Holloway, Hawa Ware Johnson, Eddie Lamar Davis, and Alan M. Jones

+ January 17, 7:00 PM - Community Peace Forum - Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance, Beck Cultural Exchange Center

+ January 18, 8:30AM-2:00PM - Teacher In Service Training

+ January 18, 8:30AM-2:00PM - Youth Symposium, Austin East High School

+ January 18, 1:00PM - Y.W.C.A. Race Against Racism, YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center

+ January 19 - A Night With the Arts Tribute (at Bijou)

+ January 20 - Memorial March Parade (Line up 8:30AM/Step Off 10:00AM)

+ January 20, 11:45 AM - Memorial Tribute Service at Greater Warner Tabernacle AME Zion Church
Culminating the commemorative events will be the Memorial Tribute Service at noon on January 20th, the official MLK Holiday and Dr. George McKenna, III will be the featured keynote speaker. Dr. McKenna has been a teacher, superintendent, and administrator as well as educational consultant to numerous school districts and other organizations. Because of his accomplishments, he has received over 400 citations and awards as well as special recognition by President Reagan. In addition to print and TV media coverage, Dr. McKenna is the subject of the CBS television movie, “The George McKenna Story” starring Denzel Washington.

Except for the ticketed Awards Luncheon on January 16th, all of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. commemorative celebration events are open to the public without charge. www.mlkKnoxville.org or 865-573-2994

Indoor Farmers’ Market to Open at the Historic Southern Railway Station
January 11, February 8, March 8, March 22, April 12, and April 26

Mark your calendars and grab your market bags! Nourish Knoxville, the non-profit organizer of the Market Square Farmers’ Market, is hosting a Winter Market every second Saturday of the month, January through April, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Historic Southern Railway Station at 306 Depot Avenue. Inside the train station’s original dining room, patrons can shop for locally grown produce, meat, coffee, baked goods, specialty foods and more. Outside, food trucks will be serving lunch with locally sourced ingredients. Additionally, tours of the restored train cars will be available on the hour, starting at 11 a.m with the last tour at 2:00 p.m. Admission to the train cars is $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for children ages 5 to 12 years.

Nourish Knoxville strives to make each of their markets accessible to everyone in our Knoxville community. VISA, MasterCard, and SNAP transactions will be accepted at the information booth. Please see our website, http://www.marketsquarefarmersmarket.org, for more information.

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands! Saturday Stories and Songs is gearing up for a winter full of weekend offerings designed specifically for moms, dads, and caretakers who are not able to attend the Library's popular weekday storytimes. Knox County Public Library is offering family programs at 11:00 a.m. every Saturday at Lawson McGhee Library, Cedar Bluff Branch Library, Fountain City Branch Library, and Powell Branch Library. All events start at 11:00 a.m.

January 11
Cedar Bluff Georgi Schmitt
Lawson McGhee - Miss Lynn
Fountain City - David Claunch
Powell - Sean McCollough

January 18
Cedar Bluff - Charlene Ellis
Lawson McGhee - Laurie Fischer
Fountain City - Sean McCollough
Powell - Melissa Mastrogiovanni

January 25
Cedar Bluff - Miss Lynn
Lawson McGhee - Charlene Ellis
Fountain City - Georgi Schmitt
Powell - Emagene Reagan

February 1
Cedar Bluff Sean McCollough
Lawson McGhee - Emagene Reagan
Fountain City - Melissa Mastrogiovanni
Powell - Molly Moore

February 8
Cedar Bluff - Kindermusik
Lawson McGhee - Molly Moore
Fountain City - Emagene Reagan
Powell - Miss Lynn

February 15
Cedar Bluff - Charlene Ellis
Lawson McGhee - Sean McCollough
Fountain City - Laurie Fisher
Powell - David Claunch

February 22
Cedar Bluff - Emagene Reagan
Lawson McGhee - Charlene Ellis
Fountain City - Miss Lynn
Powell - Georgi Schmitt

Knox County Public Library: 865-215-8750, www.knoxlib.org

January 11, 2014 PEG’S KITCHEN: Breakfast is Served
January 11, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
January 11, 2014 THE URBAN WILDERNESS: South Loop Piece-by-Piece
January 11, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
January 11, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
January 11, 2014 FAMILY WILDLIFE SERIES: Owl Prowl
January 16, 2014 IJAMS SOCIAL SERIES: Happy Hour Full Moon Hike
January 18, 2014 PUBLIC PROGRAM: Wagging Walk
January 18, 2014 PEG’S KITCHEN: Breakfast is Served
January 18, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
January 18, 2014 Nature Writing and Journaling Workshop
January 18, 2014 IJAMS GARDENING SERIES: Winter Gardening and Tools
January 18, 2014 SCOUT BADGE WORKSHOP: Geology
January 18, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
January 18, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
January 25, 2014 PEG’S KITCHEN: Breakfast is Served
January 25, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
January 25, 2014 IJAMS GARDENING SERIES: Seed Swap
January 25, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
January 25, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
January 31, 2014 IJAMS SOCIAL SERIES: Last Friday Single Mingle

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Grounds and trails open during daylight hours. Call for Visitor Center hours. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org