Calendar of Events

Dine & Discover is an adult educational program that offers insight into current KMA exhibitions, the museum’s collection, and the art world in general. The lunch-time program is an hour-long lecture-based format and lecturers include visiting curators, artists, Knoxville historians, and KMA staff.

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM, Sunday, 1-5PM. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org

Dr. Jack Fellows discusses climate change from a parent's perspective in Books Sandwiched In
Join us on October 15 for a discussion of Hot: Living through the next 50 years on Earth by Mark Hertsgaard

(Knoxville, TN) For those who receive the ever-increasing news and commentary about climate change and feel apathy, dullness, inertia, denial and/or dispassion, the book Hot: living through the next 50 years on Earth by Mark Hertsgaard might just be the answer. Hertsgaard was propelled out of his climate change coma in a trajectory of parental love when his first child was born, inspiring a new father's boundless hope that his daughter would thrive on a healthy planet. Hertsgaard's eyes were suddenly wide open to the warming world she was inheriting. Out of his parental passion came this book—a book to inspire parents and everyone else, too—to recognize a new, warmer world that is here now and what all of us can do about it. Join Dr. Jack D. Fellows, Director of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Climate Change Science Institute, for a discussion of Hot on Wednesday, October 15, 12:00 p.m. in the East Tennessee History Center auditorium, in Books Sandwiched In a program series of Knox County Public Library.

"Mark Hertsgaard is a journalist who has covered the climate science and policy beat since the mid-1980s," Dr. Fellows said. "This book is a great history of the climate change debate as well as offering a look at the threats and opportunities future generations will face from a changing climate. It is a must read for anyone who wants to understand how we have gotten to this point in our history, and what we can do about it."

Dr. Fellows received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland with a focus on hydrology, geographical information systems, and remote sensing. In 1984 he was selected as the American Geophysical Union’s congressional science fellow and worked in Congress on a range of weather and climate related policy issues. After his fellowship, he joined the White House's Office of Management and Budget where he oversaw the budget and policy issues related to many Federal research agencies and helped initiate the Global Change Research Program. In 1997 he became vice president of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, and he moved to Tennessee in October of 2013. He is the recipient of the American Geophysical Union’s Edward A. Flinn III Award and the National Council for Science and the Environment’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

The public is invited to join the conversation. Bring your favorite sandwich or pick up something from a downtown restaurant. Soft drinks and bottle water will be available for 50 cents. Copies of the books are available at the Library if you'd like to read one before the program. Call 215-8700 or visit www.knoxlib.org for more information.

Knox County Public Library, 500 W. Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902: (865) 215-8700, www.knoxlib.org.

Welcome the splendor of Fall at the enchanting gardens of Joe and Sharon Pryse
tucked along the banks of the Tennessee River. You'll hear about and see firsthand the making of these magnificent gardens featured in Southern Living in October 2013. Amidst the 120 tea roses you'll enjoy the terraced grounds, luscious vegetation and breathtaking views meticulously maintained by these passionate gardeners.

Sharon will also share her personal story and how she has worked tirelessly to build The Trust Company, which has more than $2.4 billion under management with 60 employees. She'll talk about her work in the community and why it matters. Don't miss this spectacular opportunity to experience Fall at its finest in East Tennessee.

Join Hosts Joe and Sharon Pryse at their home 3024 Kingston Pike
$100 per person / Limited to 75 guests

Leadership Knoxville: 17 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902, 865-523-9137, www.leadershipknoxville.com

Carol Evans, Executive Director
Legacy Parks Foundation
Wednesday, October 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
900 Volunteer Landing Lane / $15 per person

Carol brings over 20 years experience in marketing, public relations and event management to the leadership position of the Legacy Parks Foundation. Carol's prior experience includes establishing corporate marketing initiatives for the Scripps Networks and developing marketing and fundraising campaigns for multiple clients while with several public relations firms.

Carol served as the first marketing director for the UT Lady Vols. During her tenure the program set national attendance records in several sports, including basketball. She led the marketing and communications efforts of the Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership and the Dogwood Arts Festival. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Georgia and a Masters of Science in Education from the University of Tennessee.

Legacy Parks Foundation is a non-profit organization which works to assure that our community enjoys exceptional recreational opportunities, natural beauty and open spaces, and that those assets exist for generations to come. The mission is to bridge the gap between the services and amenities afforded by government funding and those that allow us to take full advantage of the incredible natural resources of our region.

Leadership Knoxville: 17 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902, 865-523-9137, www.leadershipknoxville.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

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

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.

The exhibit, Made in Tennessee: Manufacturing Milestones, at the Museum of East Tennessee History through April 4, chronicles the history of manufacturing and manufacturers in Tennessee over the past two-and a-half centuries. A companion student K-12 curriculum has been developed and is available for teachers and students. As with all exhibitions and programs developed by the East Tennessee Historical Society and the Museum of East Tennessee History, Made in Tennessee features a “grassroots” approach, turning to communities and individuals across the state for help in identifying content and artifacts.

The exhibition begins at the workstation of Knoxville Glove Company employee Margaret Newcomb, who personally sewed more than 10,800,000 industrial gloves from 1953-2013. Visitors are invited to “clock in and out” using a time card and an authentic time clock and will enjoy more than 80 artifacts of iconic Tennessee products, from Jack Daniels to JFG coffee to an Alladdin/Stanley thermos to an employee-signed hood of a Volkswagen. The perimeter of the exhibit includes 20 “Did You Know?” facts about manufacturing in Tennessee, such as did you know that Mastercraft, the world’s largest producer of ski, wakeboard, and luxury performance power boats, built their first ski boat in a two-stall horse barn in Maryville in 1968? Visitors will encounter other surprising facts: Did you know that in 1810, there were 14,000 registered distillers in the state, producing some 25.5 million gallons a year? Intriguing is the fact that by 1980, the Marathon was the only car that had been produced completely in the state, yet by 2010, Tennessee was the “#1 state in car manufacturing strength.” Following its run at the Museum of East Tennessee History, Knoxville, the exhibit will be made available to museums across the state through 2017.

East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Museum hours: Monday-Friday: 9AM-4PM, Saturday: 10AM-4PM, Sunday: 1-5PM. Library: Monday-Tuesday: 9AM-8:30PM, Wednesday-Friday: 9AM-5:30PM, Saturday: 9AM-5PM, Sunday 1-5PM. Information: 865-215-8824, www.easttnhistory.org