Calendar of Events

On First Friday, October 3, 2014, A1 LabArts presents “The Ugly Art Show.” The exhibition will be open from 6-10 PM at The Center for Creative Minds, 23 Emory Place, in Knoxville. A closing show with an awards ceremony will be held on October 18 at the same location from 7-9 pm.

This eclectic exhibition includes the works of many A1LabArts members, each of whom will present their interpretation of the "ugly." In light of the fact that recent art movements have challenged canonical aesthetic categories, including the concept of “the beautiful,” viewers to this exhibition may discover in depictions of the “ugly” a new form of artistic beauty.

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

This year's Festival celebrates the 10-year anniversary! Details TBA.
Hours: Fri 10-5, Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4

The Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival (GFAF) is an outdoor family event that features quality artists from around the country along with Appalachian music from the area. Volunteers from the community produce the festival to benefit the Sevier County Arts Council, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. 2014 will be the tenth year of the festival and large crowds are expected. Gatlinburg is a thriving tourist destination and a gateway city to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with over 9 million visitors annually. The festival is being held in the center of the city at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts Campus adjacent to Arrowcraft Shop at Light # 5 .

www.gfaf.net

In the Haslam Family Flexible Theatre

"Impulse" is a One-Man Show written and performed by Maryville College Senior Cameron Hite.The play tells the story of Jake, a young man diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome at the age of 5.The comedic play shares multiple stories, re-enacted by Jake, about his life and how he overcame the struggle of living with Tourette's Syndrome.

Tickets are $10 for Adults; $7 for Seniors and Students

Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Tickets are available at the Clayton Center Box Office M-F 10AM-6PM or by phone or online: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

The Historic Homes of Knoxville are pleased to invite the public to a luncheon on Friday, October 3, 2014, at 12:00 PM at The Foundry to celebrate the founding of the City of Knoxville 223 years ago. Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr. of Tennessee’s 2nd congressional district will be the featured speaker. Knoxville's key leaders will come together to celebrate and promote the city and its most precious properties, including Blount Mansion, Crescent Bend House & Gardens, Historic Ramsey House, James White’s Fort, Mabry-Hazen House, Marble Springs State Historic Site, and Historic Westwood. Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the Historic Homes. Purchase tickets through www.KnoxTIX.com or by calling 865-523-7543 by September 29.

2014-2015 Knoxville News Sentinel Pops Series
With the line “Hello darkness, my old friend,” Simon & Garfunkel touched a generation and propelled the duo to superstardom. Relive Simon & Garfunkel’s “Kodachrome” moments with acclaimed Pops conductor Michael Krajewski, guest artists A.J. Swearingen and Jonathan Beedle, and the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Homeward Bound,” “I Am A Rock” and more.

At the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street. Tickets and information: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

Ever spent the night at Knoxville Zoo? Come join us for a night of adventure!
Friday, June 13
Saturday, August 9
Friday, October 3

All participants must be age 6 or above.
Knoxville Zoo, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. Open every day except Christmas. Information: 865-637-5331, www.knoxville-zoo.org

After a sold out show performing Pink Floyd on the U.S. Cellular Stage, The Black Jacket Symphony returns with new album to perform. Don’t miss their incredible and electrifying performance of Led Zeppelin’s Led Zeppelin IV in its entirety. Post intermission, they’ll play some of Zeppelin’s biggest hits!

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

Naturalized Knoxvillian Scott Miller, known for his work with the V-Roys and Scott Miller and the Commonwealth, returns to the Laurel Theater as a solo performer, following the release of his latest album Big, Big World. Raised in Swoope, VA, in the Shanendoah Valley, Scott’s genuine interest and identity with the lore of the South and the Civil War, along with his intelligent and take-no-prisoners lyrics, set him apart from other roots rock artists and have propelled him to national and international prominence.

Tickets, if available, will be for sale at the door for $18.

The Laurel Theater is located on the corner of 16th and Laurel Avenue in the historic Fort Sanders neighborhood of Knoxville near the UT campus. For additional information, call (865) 522-5851, e-mail concerts@jubileearts.org, or visit www.jubileearts.org.

The Art Guild of Fairfield Glade cordially invites you to attend the Awards Reception for the 35th Annual Fall Show.
Friday, October 3, 6:00-7:30PM.
The Art Guild of Fairfield Glade, 451 Lakeview Dr, Crossville, TN 38558
(931) 707-7249

Join LIZ-BETH & CO for a fun fall event featuring new work from over 20 of Tennessee’s finest artists and craftspeople at the First Friday Autumn Artfest Party!
Large selections of handmade Pottery, Art Glass, Wearable Art, Jewelry, Gifts,
and Paintings.

Save 10% to 30% off gallery wide.
Harvest Spiked Cider and Fall appetizers will be served.
Friday, October 3, 5:00-8:00PM
Everyone welcome.
Liz-Beth & Co
7240 Kingston Pike #136
Knoxville, TN 37919

Reverse Raffle Fundraiser. Grand prize: $10,000.00 (plus many other prizes!)
Enjoy a live Oompah band, traditional German food, and beer!

Doors open at 5:30 PM. The Foundry, 747 Worlds Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37902. Ticket price: $100.00. Table sponsor: $900.00 (10 guests). Tickets may be purchased by calling (865) 546-8656 or by visiting our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/KnoxvilleDowntownSertomaClub

Benefitting charities of the Knoxville Downtown Sertoma Club:
+ Sertoma Center
+ UT Speech and Hearing
+ Stockings From Us

At the Knoxville Visitors Center
The first Friday of every month is Knoxville’s gallery hop. WDVX and Visit Knoxville celebrate the art and culture of the city with First Friday Live. It’s a live radio show featuring artists from around the region or nationally touring acts. Next Friday, host Nelson Gullett welcomes Americana singer-songwriter and showman David Mayfield to perform, talk, and get comfortable.

WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-544-1029, www.wdvx.com