Calendar of Events

Riding a bike is all fun and games until someone gets a flat. Knox County Public Library is pleased to introduce a new series called Life 101 to help teens develop some practical skills, including bike maintenance. Life 101 will be held at Lawson McGhee Library on Saturdays at 2:00 pm. It's aim is to teach teenagers some important life skills for their future. The programs are free and open to all area teens. No reservation required.
February 15: Bike safety
The first leg of this 2-part program will focus on urban bike safety. Local organization, Kickstand, will be on hand to guide participants through the rules of the road and offer other suggestions on how to become a safer, more aware cyclist.

March 1: Bike maintenance and repair
Flats, broken chains, and wobbly seats, oh my! Meet up with volunteers from local organization, Kickstand, to learn essential bike maintenance and repair techniques.

March 8: Stress management: yoga for teens
March 29: Financial literacy

For more information, please contact Bess Connally at bconnally@knoxlib.org, or (865) 215-8767

Let Them Eat Cupcakes by Leslie Agron
Coming home from the war doesn’t always provide a release from the effects of the war as the home front is not always as welcoming as we would like to believe. Please come see our table reading of Leslie Agron's Let Them Eat Cupcakes this Saturday, February 15th, 2 pm at the Bearden Library. Jennifer Brown of Tiger Lily Theatre directs this modern drama. We will also perform the play Tuesday, February 18th, 6 pm at the Farragut Library.

Found Objects by Marilynn Barner Anselmi
Does the truth always set us free? When a mother and daughter attempt to deal with the accidental death of their son/brother, the truth may keep them from healing.

Please come see our table reading of Marilynn Barner Anselmi's Found Objects this Saturday, February 15th, 12 pm at Fountain City Library. Jennifer Alldredge of Tiger Lily Theatre directs this poignant play.

Tennessee Stage Company: 865-546-4280, www.tennesseestage.com

The Center for Creative Minds is pleased to announce the latest exhibition, “Images of Israel,” photographs by Lev Gross-Comstock. Lev Gross-Comstock was one of six American Jewish photographers chosen to document the 19th Maccabiah Games in Israel in July 2013. The Maccabiah Games are a stepping-stone to the Olympics for Jewish athletes from around the world. The photos in this exhibition are the results of his time spent photographing the formality of the games and nuances of modern life in Israel. Lev was able to travel to Israel and participate in this incredible experience because of the generosity of much of the Jewish community and will be donating all profits from the gallery showing back to the community, specifically our local Jewish schools.

Show will take place on February 15-16, with receptions on Feb 15, 7-10 pm and Feb 16, 1-4 pm. at 23 Emory Place, across from the Old Gray Cemetery on Broadway, in Knoxville.

Lev Gross-Comstock can be reached at: website: www.lgcphoto.com, email: lev@lgcphoto.com, phone: 615-618-1253

A1LabArts @ the Center for Creative Minds, 23 Emory Place, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: www.a1labarts.org

Steve Kaufman,the three-time winner of the National Flatpicking Championships, will be in concert in February at the Palace Theater Downtown Maryville. The evening concert will be held on February 15, 2014 at The Palace Theater, 113 W. Broadway, Maryville, TN. with special guest Rusty Holloway. Concert tickets are going fast, so make your reservations now. Call Steve's office 865-982-3808 or email steve@flatpik.com

In a way, Edwin McCain began sowing the seeds of Mercy Bound, his tenth album and debut for 429 Records, seven years ago. The songs comprising Mercy Bound are the fruits of an on-again, off-again collaboration with fellow singer/songwriter Maia Sharp that began in 2004 with their lovely duet Say Anything.

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com. For tickets: 865-684-1200, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4; James Fellenbaum, conductor; pre-concert lecture at 6:45 p.m.

James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg. on the UT campus. Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public. *For individual or small group performances, please check the web site or call the day of the event for updates or cancellations: 865-974-5678, www.music.utk.edu/events. View additional UT Music concerts and events including all student recitals on the website.

Steve Kaufman - Three Time National Guitar Champ in Concert with bass great - Rusty Holloway

Steve will be in concert, with special guest Rusty Holloway on Bass,at The Palace Theater Downtown Maryville. This is one swinging, crazy concert. Tickets $13 in advance and $15 at the Door.

The Palace Theater, 113 West Broadway, Maryville TN 37801. Information: 865-983-3330, www.palacetheater.com

The Knox County Council of Regents Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will host a luncheon commemorating George Washington’s Birthday. The luncheon will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at 12 o’clock noon, at Rothchild’s on Kingston Pike in Knoxville, TN. This year’s featured speaker will be Eddie Mannis, Founder and President of Prestige Cleaners and Chairman of HonorAir Knoxville. Mr. Mannis was chosen due to his connection with HonorAir Knoxville. Each Tennessee Chapter of the DAR has been challenged by the State Regent, Susan Thomas, to sponsor at least one veteran on a HonorAir or HonorFlight between 2104 – 2016. The Tennessee State Society of DAR has about 100 chapters and almost 6,000 members. In addition to hearing from Eddie Mannis attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the DAR, meet members from chapters across East Tennessee, and enjoy a short musical program. The public is invited to the luncheon. The cost is $20.00 per person, which includes lunch, and reservations may be made by contacting Joyce Condry at (865) 216-7408. The deadline for reservations from the public is February 12, 2014.

Presented by The American Advertising Federation of Knoxville. You're invited to Knoxville's largest annual gathering of advertising, marketing, creative, media and production professionals to unveil the top creative produced in East Tennesee during 2013. This year's show will present a gallery of all award winning work, plus a sensory-filled lounge brought to you by NCM Media Networks. Please join us as we celebrate this special night. We will also induct local advertising icons into the AAF-Knoxville Hall of Fame and award one individual the National Robert McCabe Silver Medal.

6:00 p.m., The Foundry, 747 Worlds Fair Park Drive | Knoxville, TN 37902
Tickets: $60 | Students: $45
RSVP and purchase tickets online by February 12, 2014 at www.aafknoxville.com
If paying by check please RSVP by email to brandensams@yahoo.com
http://www.aafknoxville.com/ai1ec_event/49th-annual-american-advertising-awards-and-gala-formerly-know-as-addy-awards/?instance_id=102

Tickets: $27.50 advance; $32.50 door
Historic Grove Theater

His expert portrayal of Red Skelton will have you in stitches with some of Red’s most well known characters. Laugh with Clem Kadiddlehopper, giggle with Gertrude and Heathcliffe, and feel the love of Freddy the Freeloader. Add a little “Guzzlers Gin” and some pantomimes and you’ll be remembering Red Skelton, America´s favorite clown.

Brian brings back happy memories of Red and his “clean” and creative humor that was a sweet part of early television. An interesting and “moving” part of the show is when Brian breaks character and talks with the audience about Red’s work, career, and break with CBS after 18 years.

Masskus Productions: 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com, www.masskus.com

by Jones, Hope & Wooten. This poignant comedy follows five Southern women whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team. The play is set in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where the women meet at the same beach cottage, the same weekend every August. Captured at ages 44, 48, 54 and 77, their lives unfold and they increasingly rely on one another, through advice and quick-witted repartee, to get through all the challenges life throws their way. The second act takes a poignant and surprising direction that makes this one of the Jones, Hope and Wooten franchise’s best. The cast includes Freddi Birdwell, Cheri Compton, Bonny Pendleton, Tracy Wolfgram Walker and Judie Douglas. Directed by James Fisher.

Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $10 plus fees for Thursday & Sunday performances and $15 plus fees for Friday & Saturday performances. If available, tickets will be sold at the door.

Theatre Knoxville Downtown has open seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to pick up your tickets and claim your seats. TKD reserves the right to seat walk-in patrons during the final 15 minutes prior to show time.

Tickets: 865-523-7521; www.KnoxTIX.com. Information: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com

Each spring, hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees come together at the Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show. The show marks the end of winter and start of spring and warmer weather with beautiful landscaped gardens, home improvement contractors, plants, decor, art and much more. The 2014 Dogwood Arts House and Garden Show, presented by the Knoxville News Sentinel, provides retailers, manufacturers, and service providers access to thousands of buyers seeking innovative products, new ideas, practical advice and great deals in decorating, home improvement and gardening with hundreds of experts all under one roof. It’s the must-see event of the year!

This year’s show, selected as one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events for 2014, will take place Friday, February 14 from 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday, February 15 from 10:00am to 7:00pm, and Sunday, February 16 from 11:00am to 5:00pm at the Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

The 2014 House and Garden Show, presented by the Knoxville News Sentinel, will feature more than 200 exhibits sure to spark the imaginations of home and garden enthusiasts, alike. Attendees can lose themselves in our Grand Gardens, a showcase of landscapes constructed by the region’s top landscape designers, and browse beautifully decorated room scenes and environments created by local designers. Artists will have artwork on the show floor to bring personality to your home and garden. The How-To Stage will present a dozen shows with a wide-range of topics throughout the weekend, and the Cooking School will inspire your inner chef with classic Italian cuisine – with a twist.

2014 SHOW FEATURES:
• Over 200 participating companies with professionals on hand to provide expert assistance.
• Grand Gardens with more than 10,000 square feet of landscapes, constructed by the region’s top designers.
• Green Pavilion showcasing eco-friendly products and services that reduce the environmental impact in the home, at work and in business.
• Raffle drawing of Home & Gardening Products.
• Herb and Flower Markets providing everything colorful and green to brighten up your garden
• Artists in Action will demonstrate and sell their creations on the show floor.
• Urban Living featuring uniquely decorated room scenes created by interior designers and retailers.
• Reach over 200,000 Potential Customers The results of a $300,000 marketing plan make the House & Garden Show known to every demographic in our community, as well as throughout the viewing, listening and readership area of the southeast region.
• Cooking School sponsor will feature cooking demonstrations throughout each day.

Dogwood Arts Festival: 865-637-4561 www.dogwoodarts.com