Calendar of Events

The hills of Tennessee are alive with one-of-a-kind fine art pieces. These pieces will be displayed at the Plateau Creative Arts Center in Fairfield Glade. “Artist’s Attic” contains paintings, jewelry, photographs, prints, pottery, sculptures, and more. All items are priced under $100.

If you are looking for a change of décor for your home or a gift for the upcoming holidays, visit the PCAC!

Art Guild at Fairfield Glade at the Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive, Fairfield Glade, TN 38558. Hours: M-Sat 9AM-4PM. Information: 931-707-7249, www.artguildfairfieldglade.net

New Work by Beth Meadows at The Village, 133 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN

Opening Reception: Friday, 11/7/14
Show runs through 12/1/14

Contact: beth@bethmeadows.com or benhubbard@thevillagemg.com

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Two exhibits will kick off the holiday season at the Art Market Gallery. Sponsored by Clayton Bank, recent works by the gallery’s featured artists for November, acrylic painter George Rothery and functional artist Kathy Lovelace, both of Knoxville, will be on display, as well as a show of works by new members who were juried into the gallery during 2014.

An opening reception for these exhibitions will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Nov. 7, during Downtown Knoxville’s monthly First Friday Art Walk, with complimentary refreshments and jazz and blues from the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s performed by Melanie and the Meltones.

George A. Rothery Jr. is known for his marine art. The University of Tennessee graduate owned galleries in Knoxville from 1958 to 1980, representing well known artists and selling some of his own small oils. Later he studied with Walter Hollis Stevens and, now, as a professional artist, he concentrates on acrylics and oils. He especially enjoys researching sea lore so that he can combine his keen interest in history with his love of art. Rothery’s paintings are in public and private collections coast to coast, and he belongs to Salmagundi Club (New York City), American Society of Marine Painters, and Tennessee Artists Association, among others. His website is www.Georgerothery.com.

Kathy Lovelace, who was born into an Air Force family, has drawn and made things with her hands since childhood. The longtime banker-turned-artist began her new career by creating an acrylic painting of a small-mouth bass to give to her husband, an avid fly-fisherman. She now specializes in the brook, brown and rainbow trout found in streams of the Great Smoky Mountains. Lovelace describes her work as “functional art” since her paintings are depicted on small furniture and home accessories which then are protected with multiple coats of polycrylic in order to make them safe to use without fear of damage. Her website is, fittingly, www.troutpainter.com.

Members recently juried in to the Art Market Gallery are: Diane Aldrich (Gatlinburg) 2D mixed media; Mary Saylor (Knoxville) papier-mache sculpture; Ron Smith (Dandridge) handmade pens; Lynda Best (Tellico Plains), Dede Christopher (Maryville), Inna Nasonova (Lenoir City), Chriss Hardy, Kate McCullough, and Bradford W. Smith (all of Knoxville), painting.

Owned and operated by 62 professional regional artists, the Art Market Gallery, at 422 South Gay St., is a few doors from Mast General Store and next to Downtown Grill & Brewery. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday. The gallery is wheelchair accessible, and parking in nearby public garages and on the street is free on weekends and after 6 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call 865-525-5265, or visit artmarketgallery.net, or facebook.com/Art.Market.Gallery.

Two exhibits will kick off the holiday season at the Art Market Gallery. Sponsored by Clayton Bank, recent works by the gallery’s featured artists for November, acrylic painter George Rothery and functional artist Kathy Lovelace, both of Knoxville, will be on display, as well as a show of works by new members who were juried into the gallery during 2014.

An opening reception for these exhibitions will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Nov. 7, during Downtown Knoxville’s monthly First Friday Art Walk, with complimentary refreshments and jazz and blues from the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s performed by Melanie and the Meltones.

George A. Rothery Jr. is known for his marine art. The University of Tennessee graduate owned galleries in Knoxville from 1958 to 1980, representing well known artists and selling some of his own small oils. Later he studied with Walter Hollis Stevens and, now, as a professional artist, he concentrates on acrylics and oils. He especially enjoys researching sea lore so that he can combine his keen interest in history with his love of art. Rothery’s paintings are in public and private collections coast to coast, and he belongs to Salmagundi Club (New York City), American Society of Marine Painters, and Tennessee Artists Association, among others. His website is Georgerothery.com.

Kathy Lovelace, who was born into an Air Force family, has drawn and made things with her hands since childhood. The longtime banker-turned-artist began her new career by creating an acrylic painting of a small-mouth bass to give to her husband, an avid fly-fisherman. She now specializes in the brook, brown and rainbow trout found in streams of the Great Smoky Mountains. Lovelace describes her work as “functional art” since her paintings are depicted on small furniture and home accessories which then are protected with multiple coats of polycrylic in order to make them safe to use without fear of damage.. Her website is, fittingly, troutpainter.com.

Members recently juried in to the Art Market Gallery are: Diane Aldrich (Gatlinburg) 2D mixed media; Mary Saylor (Knoxville) papier-mache sculpture; Ron Smith (Dandridge) handmade pens; Lynda Best (Tellico Plains), Dede Christopher (Maryville), Inna Nasonova (Lenoir City), Chriss Hardy, Kate McCullough, and Bradford W. Smith (all of Knoxville), painting.

Owned and operated by 62 professional regional artists, the Art Market Gallery, at 422 South Gay St., is a few doors from Mast General Store and next to Downtown Grill & Brewery. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday. The gallery is wheelchair accessible, and parking in nearby public garages and on the street is free on weekends and after 6 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call 865-525-5265, or visit artmarketgallery.net, or facebook.com/Art.Market.Gallery.

The UT Downtown Gallery is excited to have Louis Chan's My Home on exhibition for the month of November. Chan, a recent graduate of Hunter College in New York spent several years in New York photographing the homes of Chinese-Americans. Please join us for an opening reception Friday, November 7 from 5-9PM at the UT Downtown Gallery.

Learn About Louis Chan: http://www.louischanphoto.com/Louis_Chan.html

UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Wednesday-Friday: 11AM - 6PM, Saturday: 10AM - 3PM. Information: 865-673-0802, http://web.utk.edu/~downtown

Before all of the holiday lights and trees come out, let's take a moment to appreciate the breath-taking artwork Knoxville has to offer in November. This month, we are showcasing local artist, Brian Pittman. He free hand draws imaginary cathedrals. He has pieces in all shapes and sizes- he even draws floor plans and rose windows! Make sure not to miss this beautiful display, because seeing it in person is inspiring!

Come see us from 6-10pm on Friday, November 7, meet the artist, and take in the beautiful art!
RALA, 323 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902; http://shoprala.blogspot.com/

Afterlight
1. the light visible in the sky after sunset; afterglow.
2. a view of past events; retrospect.

Hues grow warmer and more vivid in the afterlight of fading autumn days, while memories past usher in with the approaching season. Afterlight showcases the work of several gallery artists, many of whom are local.

Join us at The District Gallery for one of the most festive times of year, as we remember times past and anticipate the cheer and colors to come. Artists include Janet Lucas Beck, Gary Dagnan, Connie Gaertner, Nancy Lloyd-Hooker, Joe Parrott, and Karen Weihs.

Meet the artists and enjoy seasonal fare from 5-8 p.m. The show is on display through November 29.

The District Gallery, 5113 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-4. Information: 865-200-4452, www.TheDistrictGallery.com

New paintings by Stephen Bach and new paintings & drawings by Robin Surber. Opening reception Nov 7, 5-8 PM.

Bennett Galleries & Company, 5308 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Info: 865-584-6791; www.bennettgalleries.com

HoLa Hora Latina invites all interested in joining us in celebration of the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos, in Spanish.) During the month of November, a collection of traditional and modern altars will be on display at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Paintings, masks, sculptures, and the traditional paper marche Catrinas by Angel Luna, Hector Saldivar, Margarita Garza and others will complement the exhibit.

Join us on First Friday, November 7th, for the opening and celebration of the Day of the Dead. Vote for your favorite Altar until 8:00 PM (winning altars will be announced at 8:30 PM.) Children and adults can participate in a Costume/Make-up contest (for rules and registration, please visit www.holafestival.org.) At 7:00 PM winners will selected by the public. Other activities in Casa Hola include coloring, face painting, sugar skull decorating.

Those interested in pre-ordering sugar skulls, available in 3 different sizes, can call or email HOLA HORA LATINA (holahoralatina@yahoo.com)

Additionally, the exhibition will include selections from “Frutos Latinos,” an exhibition showing the diversity of media and style produced by contemporary artists who explore what it means to be Hispanic artists now living and working in the United States. The exhibitions will be displayed at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville beginning November 7, 2014 with special activities throughout the evening. The public is invited to vote for their favorite ofrenda (altar) until 8:00 PM. Children and adults may participate in a costume and makeup contest for which the public may also select winners. Other activities in Casa HoLa (the office/gallery space of HoLa Hora Latina, Suite 109 in the Emporium) will include coloring, face painting, and sugar skull decorating. The First Friday reception features music and dance performances by Pasión Flamenca from 6:00-6:30 PM and a Jazz Jam Session hosted by Vance Thompson and Friends from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Black Box Theatre.

“Frutos Latinos” and the Day of the Dead exhibitions will be on display at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, from November 7-26, 2014. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Additional special hours are posted at www.theemporiumcenter.com/visit.html. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543, or visit the Web site at www.knoxalliance.com.

HoLa Hora Latina, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 112, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-335-3358, www.holaknoxville.org, www.holafestival.org

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present a new exhibition entitled “In/finite Earth” featuring work by 15 emerging young artists with disabilities. This exhibition was originally organized by VSA, a Jean Kennedy Smith Arts and Disability Program of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, with sponsorship by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. “In/finite Earth” is the 12th exhibition in VSA and Volkswagen Group of America's annual Emerging Young Artists Program; this longtime collaboration is an unprecedented opportunity for visual artists, ages 16-25, to receive national recognition at the start of their careers. The exhibition will be displayed in the Balcony gallery of the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville from November 7-26, 2014. A public reception will take place as part of First Friday activities on Friday, November 7, from 5:00-9:00 PM with complimentary hors d’oeuvres provided by The Melting Pot. The First Friday reception also features music and dance performances by Pasión Flamenca from 6:00-6:30 PM and a Jazz Jam Session hosted by Vance Thompson and Friends from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Black Box Theatre.

Since 2002, VSA and Volkswagen Group of America have teamed up give visibility and a voice to the work of young artists with disabilities, ages 16 to 25, by exhibiting their work throughout the United States and around the world, cementing their work in the broader context of the history, art, and culture of the American, as well as global, experience. Every year, hundreds of emerging young artists with disabilities compete to be included in a curated exhibition, formed around a unique theme, to be displayed in Washington, D.C. and then toured around the nation. After a rigorous adjudication process, 15 artists are selected to showcase their work, and they received a total of $60,000 in prize money generously provided by Volkswagen.

“In/finite Earth” asked Emerging Young Artists to showcase work that illuminates innovative viewpoints at the intersection of environmentalism, creativity, and disability. Regardless of continent, country, or culture, over six billion people draw sustenance from the shared resources of our planet, repercussions for which are still unfolding. “In/finite Earth” is a call to artists to engage in the physical, emotional, and creative ties we share across our planet, and present their artistic perspectives regarding the natural world, sustainability, and our collective future.

“In/finite Earth” will be on display at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Additional special hours are posted at www.theemporiumcenter.com/visit.html. or more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543, or visit the Web site at www.knoxalliance.com.

Downtown West Cinema 8
1640 Downtown W Blvd
In Knoxville from Nov. 7 - 13

Shot over the course of five years by first time filmmaker Al Hicks, KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON depicts the remarkable story of 93-year-old jazz legend Clark Terry. A living monument to the Golden Era of Jazz, Terry - a mentor to Miles Davis - is among the few performers ever to have played in both Count Basie's and Duke Ellington's bands. In the 1960's, he broke the color barrier as the first African-American staff musician at NBC - on "The Tonight Show".

Today, after a life spent working with and teaching the most totemic figures in jazz history, Terry continues to attract and cultivate budding talents. KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON highlights his friendship with the preternaturally gifted Justin Kauflin, a blind, 23-year-old piano prodigy who suffers from debilitating stage fright. Not long after Kauflin is invited to compete in an elite Jazz competition, Terry's health takes a turn for the worse. As the clock ticks, we see two friends confront the toughest challenges of their lives.

Kauflin's work on the film's score with composer Dave Grusin sets the tone for a story that spans decades, lifetimes and the entire history of modern Jazz, complete with firsthand anecdotes from Quincy Jones and Herbie Hancock. KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON is a film crafted with great affection by Hicks - another former student of Terry's - a grace note for his teacher, infused with soulfulness and serendipity.

Paula DuPre' Pesmen (behind the Academy Award winning THE COVE and the Oscar nominated CHASING ICE) produced the film with seven time Academy Award nominee Quincy Jones who also counts Terry as his mentor. Quincy came on board as producer after walking into the film as one of its subjects, discovering Justin's talent purely by chance during a visit at Clark's home.

"Magnificent! What a story. A profoundly moving, entertaining and life-enhancing experience. If you liked 'Searching For Sugar Man' and '20 Feet From Stardom' you should line up right now. Not just one of this year's best documentaries, it is one of the year's best pictures period." -- Pete Hammond/MovieLine

UT Opera Theatre presents Medea
The world premiere of Medea by Larry Delinger with libretto by Douglas Langworthy; John Sipes, Director; and Kevin Class, Conductor. “Medea is a tragedy of fate, but not fate as created by gods in their immense wisdom, but rather as created by the sad human heart." —Hans Henny Jahnn
Friday and Saturday, November 7-8, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday matinees, November 8-9 at 2:30 p.m
Relix Variety Theatre, 1208 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917
More Information (when available): www.music.utk.edu/medea

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