Calendar of Events

Join us at the Knoxville Botanical Garden for our Fall Festival. The Festival, which is FREE admission for all ages, is an old-fashioned afternoon of family fun with a focus on 'Connecting Children to Nature.' This year will mark our 5th annual festival which includes KBGA's Farmer’s Market, a Kid's Crafts & Activities area, local food vendors, face painting, balloon animals, marshmallow roasting, outdoor games, Little Ponderosa Petting Zoo, book walk, hayride tours of the Gardens and MUCH MORE!! Tickets will be sold for the Hayride Tours and the Book Walk, all other events and general admission are free for all ages.

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

Two-time GRAMMY nominee Tommy Emmanuel is one of Australia’s most respected musicians. With a professional career spanning five decades, Tommy has garnered hundreds of thousands of loyal fans worldwide. His unusual talent and life are common lore in Australia: born into a musical family, Tommy got his first guitar at age 4 and was taught by his mother. He quickly learned by ear, with no formal instruction, and has never read music. Tommy’s latest album is the self-released and highly anticipated live CD/DVD combo, “Tommy Emmanuel cgp: Live and Solo in Pensacola, Florida.” Recorded live in early 2013 in Pensacola, FL this CD/DVD includes old and new favorites, exhibiting Tommy’s amazing showmanship and musical talent as he performs before a packed house.

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

The Wood Brothers newfound cohesion comes from the brothers having spent the last two years on the road with new full-time member Jano Rix, a drummer and ace-in-the-hole multi-instrumentalist. Jano’s additional harmonies give credence to the old trope that while two family members often harmonize preternaturally, it takes a third, non-related singer for the sound to really shine.

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com, www.ticketmaster.com

EmiSunshine & The Rain - Sunday matinee, September 21, 2014 - Benefit Performance for Hiwassee Performing Arts Center & Monroe Area Council for the Arts

Emi Sunshine has won the Youth Talent Grand Prize at the Tennessee Valley State Fair singing her song, Madalyn’s Hill. Emi sunshine and The Rain perform at festivals, concerts, and corporate events and have even performed at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee!

$15/Adult $5/Student $10/Season ticket subscribers
Hiwassee College Performing Arts Center in Madisonville

Monroe Area Council for the Arts: 423-442-3210, www.monroearts.com

Celebrate Peace Day in Knoxville and Maryville at events in September!

On Sunday, Sept 21st at 3:00 PM there will be a Peace Walk at the Greenbelt Park in downtown Maryville followed by the movie "Peacemakers" to be shown at the Palace Theater at 4:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public.

Peace Day: 865-970-1383, wordsofpeacetenn@gmail.com, Facebook - Peace Day in East Tennessee

Symphony Orchestra

At the James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Building. 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.

think / make / think
This exhibition showcases recent work from faculty members in UT's School of Art. Eight years have passed since the last faculty exhibition, and the school has undergone many changes with the addition of new faculty and new programming -- including the development of a new Masters of Fine Art degree, which combines graphic design and time-based digital media to create Transmedia Design. Please join us on Sunday, September 21 from 2-4PM in the Ewing Gallery for a closing reception celebrating our faculty!
The Ewing Gallery of Art and Architecture at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1715 Volunteer Boulevard, Art and Architecture Building, Knoxville, TN 37996
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Friday 10AM - 5PM, Sunday - 1PM - 4PM
865-974-3200
www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu

UTSO will perform Chabrier's España; Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole featuring Miroslav Hristov, violin; Rimsky-Korsakov's Capriccio Espagnol; and Malambo from Estancia by Ginastera
James R. Cox Auditorium,
Alumni Memorial Building

UT School of Music: Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public. The Alumni Memorial Building located at 1408 Middle Drive on the UT campus. (The James R. Cox Auditorium is located in the Alumni Memorial Building.) The Natalie Haslam Music Center is located at 1741 Volunteer Blvd on the UT campus.
*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

UTSO will perform Chabrier's España; Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole featuring Miroslav Hristov, violin; Rimsky-Korsakov's Capriccio Espagnol; and Malambo from Estancia by Ginastera

Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.
James R. Cox Auditorium,
Alumni Memorial Building

UT School of Music: Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public. The Alumni Memorial Building located at 1408 Middle Drive on the UT campus. (The James R. Cox Auditorium is located in the Alumni Memorial Building.) The Natalie Haslam Music Center is located at 1741 Volunteer Blvd on the UT campus.
*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

Bob Patterson, Director of the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center and Don M. Alexander, Cades Cove Heritage Tour Manager announced the 2014 Cades Cove Heritage Tours schedule of specialty tours.

Advance reservations are required.
Limit of 17 guests per tour.
Call 865-448-8838 for reservations.

Sam Venable, author, columnist, humorist, and naturalist will highlight points of interest in the GSM National Park. The 3 1/2 - 4 hour tour is $50 per person and will depart from the GSM Heritage Center at 9:30 am on the following Saturdays: May 10, August 23, September 20, October 18.

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.
For more information, please call 865-448-0044

Marble Springs State Historic Site is pleased to host a weekend of Living History in celebration of the life and times of the first governor of Tennessee, John Sevier, in commemoration of his 269th birthday. John Sevier Days Living History Weekend will take place Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 AM– 5:00 PM and Sunday, September 21, from 12:00 – 5:00 PM. You can expect to enjoy 18th century demonstrations such as open-hearth cooking; spinning and weaving; blacksmithing; weapons demonstrations, which will showcase tomahawks and period-appropriate firearms; 18th century style militia drills; regional craft demonstrations; historic lectures and more! Food, drinks, and special treats will be available. Details are subject to change.

Please join us with your family and friends and enjoy an early autumn event to kick off a memorable fall season at Marble Springs!

Admission: $5.00 per adult (16+); $3 per child (7-15); 6 and under FREE; Parking is free. All proceeds benefit the mission of preservation and education of the Marble Springs State Historic Site.

Marble Springs: 1220 West Gov. John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-573-5508, www.marblesprings.net

Based on the classic works of Dr. Seuss. Horton the Elephant, The Cat In The Hat, and many more of the beloved characters created by Dr. Seuss will spring to life onstage at Knoxville Children’s Theatre in Seussical, Jr. The play is a musical extravaganza from Tony-winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty that has thrilled audiences all around the world.

Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!

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