Calendar of Events

“Nikon Small World” is a traveling exhibit of 20 award winning photomicrographs featuring science subjects on the nano scale. See the unseen. AMSE Lobby.

American Museum of Science & Energy, 300 S. Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 1-5PM. Information: 865-576-3200, www.amse.org

“Clinton Engineer Works (CEW) Real Estate Maps” detail the property boundaries before acquisition by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The exhibit consists of 13 maps, one index map, and maps of segments A-K and O. An indexed listing of landowners associated with the properties is also available. AMSE Lobby.

American Museum of Science & Energy, 300 S. Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 1-5PM. Information: 865-576-3200, www.amse.org

Saturday, June 14
10:00AM - Class of 2014 Autograph Session at WBHOF
5:30PM - Gala reception at the Tennessee Theatre
7:00PM - 2014 Induction Ceremony at the Tennessee Theatre
9:00 - Post-induction Celebration at the Tennessee Theatre

WBHOF Special Hours of Operation
Friday, June 13, 10:00AM-2:00PM
Saturday, June 14, 10:00AM-4:00PM (Free Admission)
Sunday, June 15, 8:00AM-2:00PM

For more information regarding the 2014 Induction Ceremony please call
9865) 633-9000 or visit www.WBHOF.com.

Three-day, two-night camping and poetry writing trip at Firefly Farms, a working farm and artists' retreat nestled in the rolling hills of Knoxville, Tennessee. Taught by poets Erin Elizabeth Smith, T.A. Noonan, and Rhonda Lott, this trip provides an opportunity to create and edit work while collaborating with other talented writers from across the country in order to promote personal and professional success in creative writing. Designed for current and recently graduated undergraduate students. For students who are considering graduate programs, this trip provides an excellent opportunity to refine portfolio work and generate more.

The total cost rests around $200 and includes all food and drink, transportation to and from the airport, and all on-site amenities. Tents, sleeping bags, and other outdoor equipment are available to rent upon arrival. Space is limited to 10 poets, so reserve your spot early! (A deposit of $50 is required to hold your spot, with payment in full due by June 1st, 2014. Payment plans are available.)

Sundress Academy for the Arts: 195 Tobby Hollow Ln, Knoxville, TN 37931, (865) 560-6106, safta@sundresspublications.com, http://www.sundresspublications.com/safta.

Part of Tennessee Theatre's Summer Movie Magic Lineup. Screenings on June 13 (8:00 PM) & June 15 (2:00 PM).

$8 adult, $6 children under 12 and seniors 65 and over; Subscriptions are $35 adult and $25 children and seniors.

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

June 13 – 14 AMSE Special $1.00 Admission for all ages during the two-day Secret City Festival. AMSE is open from 9 am – 5 pm Monday – Saturday and 1 – 5 pm on Sunday

June 13 – 14 “Oak Ridge: World War II Secret City” is AMSE’s flagship permanent exhibition highlighting the building of the city, the construction of the three plants to enrich uranium for the first atomic weapon, and the lifestyle of the people from 1942 – 1945 featuring photographs, artifacts, models, and audiovisuals.

June 13 – 14 “AMSE’s 1940’s Flattop House” with original furnishings is an outdoor exhibition available to tour during regular museum hours.

June 13 – “ORNL Graphite Reactor Tour with Guide Commentary” at 10 am and 4 pm. Registration begins at 9 am at the ORNL Table set-up outside under the solar panels at AMSE. Must be U.S. citizen, at least 10 years of age, and have Photo ID. Seating limited. Some restrictions apply. Board Bus at AMSE 15 minutes before departure. Allow 90 minutes for bus tour from AMSE to Graphite Reactor and return to AMSE.
June 13 “Finding Your Family Members in the ‘A’ Awards” presented by Joel Walker, Education Specialist, with the National Archives at Atlanta. Come take a look at the digitized records of the ‘A’ Awards honoring the many workers of the World War II Manhattan Project from 10 am – 12 noon and 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm in the lobby at AMSE. The National Archives at Atlanta has the largest holdings of the Atomic Energy Commission records in the country. These records include the accounts of the Manhattan Project and the early years of Oak Ridge.

June 14 “ORNL Graphite Reactor Tour with Guide Commentary at 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm and 4 pm. Registration begins at 9 am at the ORNL Table set-up outside under the solar panels at AMSE. Must be U.S. citizen, at least 10 years of age, and have a photo ID. Seating limited. Some restrictions apply. Board Bus at AMSE 15 minutes before departure. Allow 90 minutes for bus tour from AMSE to Graphite Reactor and return to AMSE.

American Museum of Science & Energy, 300 S. Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Monday-Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 1-5PM. Information: 865-576-3200, www.amse.org

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

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

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

THE MIND’S EYE: A collection of fine photographs and craft native to East Tennessee. First Friday Opening Reception of newest exhibit featuring the work of Gordon Fowler (turned wood) & Pat Postma (photographs). Works available for purchase.

East Tennessee Foundation: 625 Market Street, Suite 1400, Knoxville, TN 37902, 865-524-1223, 877-524-1223, www.easttennesseefoundation.org.