Calendar of Events

Rising from the streets of New York’s ghettos to television superstardom, Jimmie Walker personifies the great American success story. His catch phrase “Dyn-o-mite!” is part of the modern vernacular, and he became such a major celebrity in the 1970's that Time Magazine named him “Comedian of the Decade. He was the first winner of the NAACP Image Award, and won a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He appeared on The Mac Davis Show, Donny and Marie, The John Davidson Show, The Merv Griffin Show, Dinah, The Mike Douglas Show, The Hollywood Squares, and the Match Game.

TICKET PRICES: $8 for general admission, $10 for preferred seats online. All tickets via phone or at the door are $2 more per ticket. All tickets go up $2 on the day of the show.

Side Splitters Comedy Club - West Knoxville, 9246 Parkwest Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37923. 865.934.LAFF (5233) www.SideSplittersComedy.com

Documentary: The New Black (USA)
The New Black is a documentary that tells the story of how the African-American community is grappling with the gay rights issue in light of the recent gay marriage movement and the fight over civil rights. The film documents activists, families and clergy on both sides of the campaign to legalize gay marriage and examines homophobia in the black community's institutional pillar - the black church and reveals the Christian right wing's strategy of exploiting this phenomenon in order to pursue an anti-gay political agenda.

Release date: February 12, 2014 (USA)
Director: Yoruba Richen
Running time: 80 minutes
Music composed by: Kathryn Bostic
Cast: B.Slade, Delman Coates, Derek McCoy, Karess Taylor-Hughes,Samantha Master, Sharon Lettman-Hicks
Screenplay: Erin Casper, Yoruba Richen

Thursday, June 12, 2014
7:00pm – 9:00pm

HoLa Hora Latina, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 109, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-335-3358, www.holafestival.org

East Tennessee PBS will host six screenings of films from the Emmy Award-winning series Independent Lens as a new participant in Community Cinema, a groundbreaking public education and civic engagement initiative by The Independent Television Service (ITVS), producer of Independent Lens and other documentary film programs.

More than 95 cities participate in Community Cinema, a film series that brings together leading organizations and community members to learn about, discuss, and get involved in key social issues of our time.
After each screening, community leaders will hold a panel discussion addressing the issues broached in the films. Participating panelists will be announced in advance of each screening.
All screenings will be held at the East Tennessee PBS studio, at 1611 East Magnolia Avenue in Knoxville. Screenings are free and open to the public. Doors open an hour before screenings begin.
For additional information, visit www.EastTennesseePBS.org/news-and-events/community-cinema/ or call Amy Hubbard at 865-595-0230 or email ahubbard@easttennesseepbs.org.

The New Black
Thursday, June 12, 7 p.m.
The New Black tells the story of how the African American community is grappling with the gay rights issue in light of the gay marriage movement and the fight over civil rights. The film documents activists, families, and clergy on both sides of the campaign to legalize gay marriage and examines homophobia in the black community’s institutional pillar — the black church — and reveals the Christian right wing’s strategy of exploiting this phenomenon in order to pursue an anti-gay political agenda.

Old City Buskers will play on Market Square.

Enjoy wine and a light supper after taking in the charm of the delightful city garden of Jimmy and Ileen Cheek. In the half acre surrounding their home, Ileen has planned her garden so that there is something in bloom throughout the year. For the party there may be hydrangeas, peonies and probably daylilies as well as Jimmy's small vegetable garden on display. Hosted by Jimmy and Ileen Cheek.

$50 per person. Part of the 2014 In Bloom Series of garden parties. All proceeds support the Knoxville Botanical Garden.

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Hours: Gardens open daily from dawn to dusk. Information: 865-862-8717, www.knoxgarden.org

$60 per person. Event begins at The Standard, 416 W. Jackson Ave.

5:00 - 6:30 PM | Drinks, heavy hors d'oeuvres and Silent Auction at The Standard
5:00 - 6:15 | Silent Auction
6:30 - 8:30 | Tour of places and spaces on Jackson Ave. Complimentary shuttle available.

The East Tennessee Community Design Center is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to make East Tennessee a better place to live and work by bringing professional design and planning assistance to community groups and nonprofit organizations. The East Tennessee Community Design Center offers its services through the pro bono contributions of area architects, landscape architects, and other professionals.

East Tennessee Community Design Center: 865-525-9945, www.communitydc.org.

Muriel Anderson will present an interactive concert. The first half will feature selections on guitar and harp guitar from her many albums. In the second half the audience will be invited to ask questions and learn about the techniques and inspirations behind the music. Fountain City Art Center - Presented by LeGrand Music Studios and the Knoxville Guitar Society.

Tickets: Call (865) 223-5885 or visit the Fountain City Art Center. Ticket costs: $15 Regular, $5 Student

Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 9AM-5PM, Wednesday & Friday, 10AM-5PM, Saturday, 9AM-1PM. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityartctr.com

T-Claw calling with music by Fiddle Pie & the Hellgrammites. No experience, partner, or special clothes or equipment needed. No taps, please.

Admission:
$5 JCA members, students
$7 General

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

Features artifacts from various branches of the military and numerous wars, including the Korean War, Vietnam War, World War I and II, and Desert Storm.

The Farragut Folklife Museum Committee will host a special reception on Veteran's Day - the final day of the exhibit - from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the museum. Local veterans are invited to attend to be honored, view the exhibit and enjoy light refreshments.

Farragut Folklife Museum, 11408 Municipal Center Dr, Farragut, TN 37934. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10AM-4:30 PM. Information: 865-966-7057, www.townoffarragut.org

The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center's announced it's new Summer Family Program that will run Monday through Friday now through early August.

June 23rd – June 27th Nature Week
Monday, June 23rd: River Rock Face Painting
Tuesday, June 24th: Fly Fishing
Wednesday, June 25th: Appalachian Bear Rescue
Thursday, June 26th & Friday, June 27th: Guest(s) from the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont will bring hands-on, educational activities.

June 30th – July 3rd Townsend Week
Monday, June 30th: Build a Cabin
Tuesday, July 1st: Archaeology Day – The Townsend Dig
Wednesday, July 2nd: School Day in the Church
Thursday, July 3rd: Service Day (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

July 7th – July 11th Hunt Like a Native American Week
Monday, July 7th: Make the Mask of Your Clan
Tuesday, July 8th: Chunkey
Wednesday, July 9th: Atlatl
Thursday, July 10th: Blow Gun
Friday, July 11th: TBD

July 14th – 18th Garden Week
Monday, July 14th – Thursday, July 17th: Farmer in the Cove
Friday, July 18th: TBD

July 21st – July 25th Move like a Pioneer Week
Monday, July 21st: Load a Wagon
Tuesday, July 22nd: Build a Cabin
Wednesday, July 23rd: TBD
Thursday, July 24th: TBD
Friday, July 25th: TBD

July 28th – August 1st Around the House
Monday, July 28th: Children’s Chores
Tuesday, July 29th: Broom Making Demonstration (Tentative)
Wednesday, July 30th: Make a Quilt Square
Thursday, July 31st: Cook like a Pioneer
Friday, August 1st: Butter Making

August 4th – August 8th Art Week
Monday, August 4th: Nature Art
Tuesday, August 5th: Paint a Mountain Scene
Wednesday, August 6th: Photography
Thursday, August 7th & Friday, August 8th: TBD

August 11th – August 15th Music Week
Monday, August 11th: Drums
Tuesday, August 12th: Dulcimers
Wednesday, August 13th: Flute Day
Thursday, August 14th: Make an Instrument
Friday, August 15th: TBD

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, 3/4 mile east of traffic light at the Highway 321 and 73 intersection towards the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Townsend, TN. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM. Information: 865-448-0044, www.gsmheritagecenter.org

The Blount Mansion is commemorating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 with a traveling exhibition, Becoming the Volunteer State: Tennessee in the War of 1812. The exhibit will be on view at the Blount Mansion Visitors Center from June 10th, 2014 until August 19th, 2014 during our regular business hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9:30 – 5:00, Saturday, 10:00 – 2:00.

Blount Mansion Association: Blount Mansion, 200 W. Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-525-2375, www.blountmansion.org

CHRISTOPHER GROVES
Combined 5 day Landscape and Still Life Painting Workshop
June 9th – 13th, 2014
Hours: 9:00 - 4:00 $800
Class size is limited - please call Lisa to register -770-235-1156
Class will begin with topics on materials, palette, and composition. We will cover various techniques of drawing along with preliminary charcoal sketches, value and color studies, and fundamentals of color mixing in order prepare for the final painting. Classical approach of monochromatic under painting, directed observation and application of color, followed by glazing techniques will be discussed and shown. Class will consist of lectures, slide analysis, and individual critiques, while the student paints his or her own landscape. Students will bring their own reference material to paint from, whether it is a photograph or a small color sketch.

Class will begin with topics on materials, composition, set up, and lighting. We will also cover various techniques of drawing along with preliminary charcoal sketches, value and color studies, and fundamentals of color mixing in order to prepare for the final painting. Classes will consist of lectures, slide analysis, and individual critiques while the student paints his or her own still life arrangement.
• Students will paint from their individual set-up.

Artworks Chattanooga
3804 St. Elmo Avenue
Suite 102
Chattanooga, TN 37409

info@artworkschat.com
770-235-1156