Calendar of Events

June 07, 2014 PEG'S KITCHEN: Breakfast is Served
June 07, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
June 07, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
June 07, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
June 14, 2014 PEG'S KITCHEN: Breakfast is Served
June 14, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
June 14, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
June 14, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
June 21, 2014 PEG'S KITCHEN: Breakfast is Served
June 21, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
June 21, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
June 21, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
June 28, 2014 PEG'S KITCHEN: Breakfast is Served
June 28, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
June 28, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature
June 28, 2014 ANIMAL PROGRAM: Ijams Creature Feature

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

Alexia Productions presents "A Tribute to Samara", celebrating a lifetime of dedication to the dances of the near east.
Two day workshop event, June 7-8, 2014, at Knox Dance Work, 10541 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922.
alexia@alexia-dance.com
www.alexia-dance.com
865-898-2126

ACTIVITIES AND READINGS
10 am - 4 pm - $10 general admission
Readings from Jane Austen’s books and papers in the Historic Ramsey House; demonstrations and visitor participation in Lawn Bowling and Cricket; a Gentleman’s Duel; the Undressing of Mr. Darcy and the Undressing of a Regency Lady; reenactors roaming the grounds; a demonstration of medical care during the Regency Period; tours of the 1797 historic house; period games; period costumes; vendors on the grounds.

REGENCY TEAS - Reservation Required 865-546-0745
11:30 am and 2:00 pm - $20, includes all general admission activities. Two seatings of formal Regency Period tea; costumes encouraged, but not required; dress clothing (Sunday best) suggested; Elizabeth Koester will speak on a Regency Tea as it would have been presented in Jane Austen’s time.

REGENCY BALL - Reservation Required 865-546-0745
7 - 10 pm - $15
Regency Era Ball with the Lark in the Morn English Country Dancers and live music by the Lark in the Morn Consort. Period costume is admired, but by no means mandatory. We will explore the Regency lens through which one can examine the history of the period, and we invite you to gaze along with us. Light refreshments will be served. English Country Dance lessons will be provided from 2-4 pm.

2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-546-0745, info@ramseyhouse.org, www.ramseyhouse.org

Take a journey inspired by the exotic isles of Indonesia and encounter the fearsome Komodo Dragon, the world's largest lizard species. The fire-breathing Fantasia begins at 6:30PM with a surprise filled cocktail hour and silent auction followed by an enchanting seated dinner and live auction. Continue the excursion with live entertainment to cap off a one-of-a-kind evening that could only be bought to you by your Knoxville Zoo. $275 per person.

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

Highlights of the event will be Steampunk Storytime, performance artists of all varieties, Hudson K, the premier of independent film Steamtrunk Carnivale, costume contests for kids of all ages and over 50 vendors from around the southeast specializing in the steampunk genre.

Additional performance artists:
+ Humaya Tribal Fusion
+ Ananda Dance Co.
+ Sandsation Dancers
+ Biz’Cirque
+ Mountain Meridian Hoops.
+ Adult costume contest
+ Sidecar Symposium fronted by Lulu Skidoo

Held at Paulk & Co., 510 Williams Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. 21+ after 10 pm. Tickets are $10 at the door, kids 10 and under are free. There will be ample free parking available at the city parking lot under the bridge opposite the event.

Paulk & Co., 510 Williams Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-414-8641, www.paulkandco.com

Alexia Productions will be showcasing the amazing international dance artist Samara of New York, the beautiful Alexandria Dancers and other special guest artist all performing for charity. This will be a one night performance only! All proceeds benefit Second Harvest of East TN and The Scarecrow Foundation, Entertainment with purpose.

Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
At Latitude 35, 16 Market Square in downtown Knoxville
Info: alexia@alexia-dance.com, 865-898-2126, www.alexia-dance.com or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alexia-productions-arabrian-nights-beyond-belly-dance-show-with-special-guest-artist-from-new-york-tickets-11276545451

Plan to attend the "Art in the Park" festivities on the grounds of the Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive (off Peavine), on June 7 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Fine art featuring talented artisans and crafters will be displayed for sale, and Big John's BBQ and Nick's Italian Ice will be there to provide food. The afternoon entertainment will be provided by gifted musicians "Spirit Wolf" and family.

The author of the popular "Chester the Chesapeake" Children's Book Series, Barbara Ebel, M.D., will be at this festival, along with her therapy dog, Chester. Visitors may want to bring their children along to see Chester and for personalizing books with an autograph. Stroll through the woods on the new handicapped-accessible Sculpture Walking Trail.

Homemade bread, bakery, cakes, and cookies will be offered inside the PCAC. While visiting the PCAC, check out the Art Gallery displaying pieces from the Judged and Juried Show by the many talented artists from our area.

Art Guild at Fairfield Glade at the Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive, Fairfield Glade, TN 38558. Hours: M-F 9AM-4PM, Saturday-Sunday 1-4PM. Information: 931-707-7249, www.artguildfairfieldglade.net

Join us for a sampling of just a few of the activities available at Outdoor Knoxville. The evening begins at the Outdoor Knoxville headquarters along the Tennessee River where you’ll pick up gourmet trail mix and water to fortify you for your venture into the Urban Wilderness. You’ll have your choice of three adventures. You can take a bike tour along the river—bikes provided—or go on a walking tour of historic downtown sites or just stay put and enjoy the scenery and a paddle boat demonstration on the river. Afterwards, you’ll return to Outdoor Knoxville for appetizers and a buffet dinner by the waterfall as the sun sets over the city. 40 guests, $75.00 per person.

Knox Heritage’s popular series of fundraising dinners, Summer Suppers, takes place annually in some of the region’s most spectacular historic places. The suppers are organized by host committees of volunteers who work together to plan every detail.

Knox Heritage: 865-523-8008, www.knoxheritage.org

River Sports Outfitters, Visit Knoxville and Ijams Nature Center are proud to announce the Knoxville OWN It Summit June 7th, 2014 in Knoxville. This day-long, youth-led summit will connect young Americans to identify, discuss and develop environmental literacy and civic engagement by connecting kids to the outdoors.

OWN It Summits, which are planned and produced entirely by passionate millennial leaders, will address the regional issues preventing young Americans from spending time outdoors, including cultural relevance, access, cost, safety and the environmental health of local outdoor spaces. Delegates will select the most creative and impactful projects that solve these problems to receive funding and support from The Outdoor Foundation. Following each Summit, participants will work together in the community - spearheading the projects, influencing decision-makers and mobilizing people to get active and outdoors. Ultimately, the goal is to create long-term change in the relationships young people have with the outdoors.

Passionate young outdoor advocates interested in participating can purchase tickets here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/657489

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

Fourth annual Art on Main in downtown Maynardville. Union County Arts, at Main and Mulberry, will be at the center of the festivities. In UCA’s backyard is the Back Porch stage, where Elizabeth Rose, storyteller and comedian, will perform at noon, and Knoxville’s old-time string band, The Bearded, will follow.

Sixty vendors will include demonstrations, food, face painting and lots of handmade items for sale. Free fun for the kids includes rides on the Lil’ Thunder Railroad around the grounds, a livestock exhibit, games and dancing.

Student Art Contest: All area middle and high school students, including recent grads and younger students, are invited to enter 2D artwork, no larger than 16 by 20, in the Art on Main Student Art Contest. Prizes include art supplies and tickets to attractions. One entry per student, and it must arrive at Union County Arts by 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 5.

Photography Contest: Novice and professional photographers of all ages are invited to enter the Art on Main Photo Contest. Photos must be taken at the event, and submission deadline is June 30. An awards reception will be held in July at the gallery.
Whittler’s Contest: Prize knives will be awarded for the best demonstration of the art of whittlin’. Join in under the shade tree from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Woodfinishing Workshop: Union County’s world renown lifelong woodworker, Lynn Sexton, will be offering a furniture refinishing class during Art on Main. The class covers preparation, stripping and a discussion of stains and finishes, and participants will bring a small piece to restore. The class will be from 2 to 4 p.m. A small fee is charged to cover supplies.

To participate at Art on Main as a vendor, in the workshop, or to enter the photo or student art contest, see details at Facebook/Art On Main or email UCArtsCoop@aol.com.

Location: Island Home Airport, Knoxville, TN. Details TBA.
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The Knoxville Gay Men’s Chorus’ (KGMC) kicks off Knoxville Pridefest by being “Out, Proud, and Singing Loud!(ly)” at US Cellular Stage at the Bijou, 803 S. Gay Street, 37902. Tickets are $22 (adult) and $18 (seniors/student), available at www.knoxgmc.org or www.knoxbijou.com. The Chorus will have you laughing to tears, reflecting on the journey of LGBTQ persons, and standing in support of those you love!