Calendar of Events

2nd Saturday of every month
Where: The Historic Southern Railway Station, 306, West Depot Avenue, downtown Knoxville, 37902
Tickets: $15 - General Admission, $20 - VIP seating, $30 - Exclusive LIVE LOUNGE seating

"Jazzspirations LIVE" brings contemporary jazz artists from around the country to Knoxville to perform alongside syndicated radio show host and national recording artist BRIAN CLAY in an intimate concert setting in downtown Knoxville. Jazzspirations LIVE is the ONLY contemporary jazz concert series of its kind in East Tennessee. Jazzspirations LIVE happened the 2nd Saturday of every month at The Historic Southern Railway Station located near the Old City in downtown Knoxville. The audience is mature and diverse - from UT college students and university professors to business professionals and CEO's ... the commonality is a love for INCREDIBLE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES.

The radio show "Jazzspirations with Brian Clay" can be heard each Sunday afternoon from 3pm-6pm on 99.7fm WJBE in Knoxville.

The October concert features Ryan Kilgore (Stevie Wonder's touring saxophonist), Teja Lanise (Janelle Monae's touring bassist) and PJ Spraggins (drummer, composer and clinician) performing with Brian.

Info: http://www.jazzspirationsLIVE.com, brian@jazzspirations.com, 404-246-2795. Tickets: www.jazzspirations.eventbrite.com

October 10-26, 2014
And Then There Were None (Ten Little Indians) by Agatha Christie

Theatre Knoxville Downtown
319 North Gay Street, Knoxville
865 544 1999 or email: info@theatreknoxville.com
www.theatreknoxville.com

The best Bluegrass, Gospel and Old-Time music in the South will resonate across the beautiful grounds of the Museum of Appalachia! This year’s line-up includes over 70 national, regional and local musicians, performing on five unique outdoor stages, throughout the pastoral Museum setting. In celebration of 35 years of this award winning festival, organizers have put together the strongest lineup in event history, bringing in hosts of exciting new groups, providing for an eclectic viewing experience for the whole family.

The Museum is proud to welcome one of the biggest names in contemporary bluegrass to this year’s festival, the Lonesome River Band. Since their 1983 debut, the group has brought their distinctive sound to outdoor festivals, the David Letterman show, and everywhere in-between. Over the span of their career, the group has garnered a treasure-trove of awards from IBMA, including Album of the Year. Group leader and banjo player Sammy Shelor was recently presented with the Excellence in Bluegrass and Banjo Award by the iconic Steve Martin. Shelor also is the 5-time recipient of the IBMA award for Banjo Player of the Year. Still going strong after more than 30 years, the Lonesome River Band continues to enjoy their reputation as one of the most talented groups in all of bluegrass music.

Another exciting group making its Homecoming debut this year is The Gibson Brothers. They are the reigning IBMA Entertainers of the Year, two-time Vocal Group of the Year winners, and have won countless other awards. Citing influences from Bill Monroe to Merle Haggard, the Brothers mix old-time bluegrass with modern roots country, showcasing an impressive ability to skillfully play music that touches upon many different genres. Their uncanny ability to infuse new energy with an old style has made them a staple of bluegrass music.
The dynamic and gifted ladies of Della Mae comprise another high-profile group that the Museum has secured for this year’s festival. Having already garnered a Grammy nomination since their 2012 Rounder debut, these five talented women have taken the country music scene by storm with their enthusiastic and heartfelt performances. Della Mae combines “centuries’ worth of musical influences with an emotionally tough, undeniably modern musical sensibility.” Their collective chemistry, based upon their impressive vocal, instrumental, and songwriting talents make for powerful performances that aren’t to be missed.
Also appearing at this year’s event is Grammy award-winning vocalist, Marty Raybon and his band, Full Circle. Formerly the lead singer of Shenandoah, Marty has he has sold millions of records and performed thousands of shows worldwide over his thirty year-long career. Marty boasts multiple number one singles, top selling albums, CMA, ACM, IBMA, and Grammy Awards, along with countless other accolades. Dubbed “the best singer on the planet” by Rascal Flatts, Marty’s soulful country voice continues to wow audiences to this day.

Another exciting newcomer to this year’s Homecoming is Junior Sisk and Rambler’s Choice. As the reigning IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year, Junior and his band have garnered legions of fans throughout the years and have become an institution in traditional bluegrass music. In addition, newcomers Jeff Brown & Still Lonesome look to make appearances at this year’s Homecoming festival.
Appearing again this year are Grammy nominated, Blue Highway; Broadcaster of the Year, Chris Jones and the Night Drivers; the award winning Darrell Webb Band; the highly recognized Blue Moon Rising, a top 10 Bluegrass album holder; Grits & Soul, Jesse Gregory & Faultline, and the legendary Paul Williams and the Victory Trio. Joining these top artists is one of the most successful bluegrass bands of all time, seven-time International Bluegrass Music Association “Vocal Group of the Year” with multiple Grammy and Dove award nominations and IBMA Hall of Fame inductee, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver.

Perennial favorites back at Homecoming this year are Leroy Troy, Ramona Jones, The Dismembered Tennesseans, Daniel Rothwell and his grandfather, legendary buck dancer, Thomas Maupin, The Stewart Family, Dale Jett of the Carter Family, Russ & Becky Jeffers, and Jimbo Whaley and Greenbriar. Scores of additional musicians will perform all day, each day, over the course of this three day event.

Tennessee Fall Homecoming, much more than a music festival, includes historic demonstrations such as spinning, weaving, sorghum making, blacksmithing and sawmilling; with heritage arts and crafts such as tatting, whittling, lye soap making, leather working and hand crafted white oak baskets. Tour the entire Museum of Appalachia complex, feast on fine Southern fare and Appalachian delights, and take the opportunity to meet regionally and nationally known Southern writers.

As a non-profit, Smithsonian affiliated organization, the Museum’s mission is to preserve the artifacts and culture of an earlier time for the benefit of future generations; and to instill in the community – regionally, nationally, and internationally- a greater knowledge of and appreciation for the Appalachian heritage. The Museum is located 16 miles north of Knoxville on I-75, exit 122, then travel one mile east. If you would like to purchase tickets, you may purchase them at the Museum gate, starting October 10. Event parking is free. For more information, call 865-494-7680, or visit the website at www.museumofappalachia.org.

Magic is happening within the walls of Rose Center! Performances of Harriet Pohter the Musical begin on October 10th & 11th at 7:30 PM and October 12th at 2:30 PM.

Rehearsals have been underway for the past month for East Tennessee’s first youth led, student written full-length production based on the first Harry Potter book. This unique program started out with inviting twenty area students to attend playwriting workshops where they worked as a team to develop and write their very own two hour long musical. After the script was completed and ironed out, the students began various workshops in design, direction, and more before they began rehearsing their show.

These students now invite the public to step into the magical world of Hogtarts, where magical mayhem has become the norm. A land where poltergeists run free, three headed dogs get addicted to Netflix, and the infamous Justeenie Beaver meets an untimely death. Yet, everything gets turned upside down when "The Girl Who Did Not Die' shows up with a rather peculiar scar. So, join Harriet, Ron-Jon, Germany, and the rest of the gang as they prepare for battle against the deliciously evil Ladymorte. Filled with your favorite Harry Potter characters and parody versions of your favorite songs from Pink Floyd, Lady Gaga, Les Miserables, Lion King, Michael Jackson, Moulin Rouge, Beyonce, and more!

The Rose Center, 442 West Second North St., Morristown, TN, 37814. Information: 423-581-4330, www.rosecenter.org

BOO! at the Zoo presented by U.S. Cellular® kicks off Knoxville’s largest Halloween event beginning Thursday, Oct. 9th. This year, the zoo has 12 nights of safe and not-too-scary Halloween fun scheduled over three weekends; Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 9-12, and continuing Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 16-19 and Oct. 23- 26, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. each evening.

BOO! at the Zoo, a Halloween tradition for 28 years, is a family event featuring trick-or-treating through the zoo along the BOO! Trail, the Madaris Monster Mash tent with music and activities perfect for preschool and elementary-aged event-goers, friendly costumed characters and entertainers throughout the zoo, and the only “haunted” carousel in East Tennessee, the Scary-Go-Round. (How can you tell it’s haunted? It goes backwards, of course.)

Boo! at the Zoo tickets are $7 per person. Children under two are admitted free. Parking is $5. Tickets are available at in advance by phone at (865) 637-5331, online at knoxvillezoo.org and at the zoo’s ticket office during regular zoo hours. Knoxville Zoo members receive a $2 discount on admission tickets and free parking. U.S. Cellular customers can show their U.S. Cellular phone and receive $2 off BOO! at the Zoo admission.

Knoxville Zoo members and U.S. Cellular customers who purchase tickets in advance can take advantage of the U.S. Cellular® Speed Pass Lane for expedited entry into the event, including early entry at the start of the evening.

The Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris will hold its Fall Porch Sale starting Thurdsay, Oct. 9, and running for about two weeks. The Porch Sale features outdated stock, seconds, student crafts and unjuried work by members of the Craft Center. It’s an excellent time to get great deals. There will also be baked goods for sale.
The Appalachian Arts Craft Center is a nonprofit center that has been fulfilling its mission by promoting traditional artists and crafts in the East Tennessee area for 40 years. Currently the center has about 70 crafters who sell in the shop.

Appalachian Arts Craft Center: 2716 Andersonville Highway, Clinton, TN. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-6PM, Sunday 1-5PM. Closed Sunday and Monday in January and February. Information: 865-494-9854, www.appalachianarts.net

Appalachian Arts Craft Center: 2716 Andersonville Highway, Clinton, TN. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-6PM, Sunday 1-5PM. Closed Sunday and Monday in January and February. Information: 865-494-9854, www.appalachianarts.net

Carl is one of the original Outlaws of Comedy with Sam Kinison. His energetic fast-paced comedy has been seen on Comedy Central, the Tonight Show, Seinfeld, and Roseanne. He has graced the big screen in Pauly Shore is Dead, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, and Night Patrol as the “Porno Prisoner”. Don’t miss one of comedy’s wittiest story tellers! He is one of our most top-requested comedians and never fails to produce a great live comedy show!

In the sixth grade he told his mother that he wanted to be a stand up comic. His first performance was at an open mike night in Houston at the age of nineteen. That was the night he would meet another young aspiring comedian who was also performing for the first time Sam Kinison. Little did they know that their lives would be forever entwined together in the world of stand up comedy.

Carl and Sam ate, drank and slept comedy for the next seven years, moving from Houston to Los Angeles together and working at the world famous "Comedy Store" as doorman. Sam's big break came on Rodney Dangerfield's HBO Special. Sam Kinison soon became a comedy sensation and he and Carl joined forces. Carl became the special guest on all tours and collaborated on three albums and several specials. They formed the Outlaws of Comedy a brand of comedic outlaws both on and off the stage. The two lived every comics dream performing at rock clubs amphitheaters and sold out arenas for the next eight years.

The friendship and collaboration tragically ended in April 1992 when Sam and Carl were in route to a gig in Laughlin Nevada. Sam was injured in a car accent and shortly died, as he had lived, with his best friend Carl LaBove at his side.

After taking a year off to regroup, Carl's solo career came roaring back, with four appearances on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, The Dennis Miller Show. He was cast as a regular on Rosanne's late night comedy show, Saturday Night Special and guest stared on Seinfeld, Roseanne and The Parenthood. He was in the movies Ace Ventura, Jumping Jack Flash and Pauly Shore is Dead to name just a few. He has been featured on Marc Maron and Jay Mohr's podcasts. He performs regularly at the top comedy venues through out the world including Catch A Rising Star in Las Vegas and Reno. He participated in the feature film "Sam Kinison: Why did we Laugh" and has released two cd's called "I Used To Be An Outlaw: What Happened?" and DVD "Carl LaBove A night at the Frolic". We hope you enjoy this comedy video of Carl LaBove. If you ever get the chance to see him live run don't walk to see this comic legend perform the craft that he has taken to it's highest plain.

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

County Fair-1963
by Mike Everett
in the Haslam Family Flexible Theatre

The Fair comes to Blount County!
Mur Ruth, Sur Lou and Muley return! If you loved "Hillbilly Homecoming", "Holey Rollers" and "Rest Home" you can't miss "Blount County Fair-1963" and catch up with the characters you have grown to love. What would make Mur Ruth and Sur Lou dress up like clowns? Remember the "hootchie-koochie" girls of the fair? The pageants? Take another trip back to a simpler time as the fair comes to Blount County via Mike Everett's imagination.
Directed by David Dwyer
Tickets: $14

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 Town of Farragut Arts Council presents Elaine Marcel-Culbert as the featured artist for October and November. Located at the Farragut Town Hall, her exhibit features a variety of her paintings.

A Kansas City, Mo. native, Marcel-Culbert has studied drawing and painting for over 30 years under numerous professional artists as well as in the more formal settings of university art courses, art center programs and museum classes. An award winning artist, she is co-founder of The Artists' Studio and Gallery, a private studio and gallery in Oak Ridge (372 East Tennessee Avenue). Many of Marcel-Culbert's works are held in private collections and can be viewed at The Artists' Studio and Gallery or online at www.elainemarcel-culbert.com.

Each month, the work of an artist or group of artists is featured in specially designed cases on the second floor of the rotunda in the Farragut Town Hall. For more information about this exhibit or to access a Featured Artist of the Month application, please contact Lauren Cox at lauren.cox@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057 or visit www.townoffarragut.org/artsandculture.

The Farragut Town Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 11408 Municipal Center Drive directly across from the Farragut Branch Post Office.

Wine & Canvas: the painting class with cocktails!

Mimi's Cafe
10/07
Grey Owl

RJ's Courtyard
10/13
Rolling Landscape

Surin of Thailand
10/14
Colorful Glasses

Doc's American Grille
10/15
We're Number One!

Don Pablo's
10/18
On Golden Pond

Armada
10/23
Green Fairy

Original Copper Cellar
10/28
Purple Meadow

Naples
10/29
Harvest Moon

Wine & Canvas: Knoxville, TN, 865-356-9179, www.wineandcanvas.com

The works of many of Pellissippi State Community College’s Art faculty are featured in an exhibit that kicks off Oct. 6. The display is in the gallery of the Bagwell Center for Media and Art on the Hardin Valley Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

“This exhibit showcases the current work of our four full-time faculty members as well as several of our adjunct faculty members, so it’s a department-wide show,” said Jeff Lockett, professor and Art program coordinator. “We’ll have two-dimensional and three-dimensional art featuring both abstract and representational work. “The Bagwell Gallery is wonderful for showcasing the work of local and regional artists, as well as the work of our talented students and our faculty.”

The Faculty Art Exhibit is one of the events that make up Pellissippi State’s arts series, The Arts at Pellissippi State. The series brings to the community cultural activities ranging from music and theatre to international celebrations, lectures, and the fine arts. This year, the arts series celebrates Pellissippi State’s 40th anniversary. For more information, visit www.pstcc.edu/arts or call (865) 694-6400. To request accommodations for a disability, contact the executive director of Human Resources at (865) 694-6607 or humanresources@pstcc.edu.

Pellissippi State: 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37932. Information: 865-694-6405, www.pstcc.edu

The Barbara West Portrait Group will showcase an exhibition of their work in October at the Farragut Town Hall. The group's namesake, Barbara West, was an artist who shared her hospitality and home with fellow artists. Living in California for many years, she relocated to Knoxville in 2002. West was the founding member of the Pastel Society of San Diego.

The Barbara West Portrait Group meets twice a week to draw and paint. More information is available on Facebook at The Barbara West Portrait Group and by calling 865-675-6339.

Monday, Oct. 6 - Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 - During regular Town Hall hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Reception: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 5 - 6 p.m.

Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive (across from the Farragut Branch Post Office). The art show is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Lauren Cox, special events and program coordinator, at lauren.cox@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057.