Calendar of Events

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

Smoky Mountain Flute Invitational Workshop (SMFI)
A weekend workshop of master classes, recitals and ensemble performances with UT Professor of Flute Shelley Binder and a renowned faculty of guest flautists. Concerts are free and open to the public.

Laurel Zucker, flute: Music of African American Composers
Guest artist
Friday, November 7, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center
Free Parking in Lot 23 behind Music Center

Leslie Marrs and Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham, flute
Guest artist
Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 12:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Building (next to Neyland Stadium)
Free Parking in Lot 9 (across street from AMB)

Jeremy Benson, flute
Guest artist
Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.
Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Building (next to Neyland Stadium)
Free Parking in Lot 9 (across street from AMB)

Finale Concert: Tadeu Coelho, flute
Guest artist
Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center
Free Parking in Lot 23 behind Music Center

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

Enter a world of wonder where heroes and hearts prevail. Join Ariel as she yearns to explore the world above the waves and Prince Eric as he breaks Ursula's slithering spell to reclaim his one true love. See Price Phillip, in a race against time to rescue Sleeping Beauty's Aurora, defeat the evil Maleficent as she transforms herself into a fire-breathing dragon! Be there to discover a whole new world with Jasmine and Aladdin. Join Elsa and Anna and the hilarious snowman Olaf, from Disney's blockbuster hit Frozen, and discover how an act of true love can thaw a frozen heart. And, watch in awe as the dreams of Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Rapunzel and Tiana all come true. High-flying jumps, daring acrobatics, breathtaking skating and lovable Disney friends are just a wish away! See Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes, Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt where believing is just the beginning!

Where: Knoxville Civic Coliseum
Ticket Information: $66.00, $51.00, $36.00, $26.00, $21.00 + Service Charges

Tickets may be purchased at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium-Coliseum Box Office, or through Knoxville Tickets: Charge by Phone (865) 656-4444 or toll free (877) 995-9961, through the web site below, and at all Knoxville Tickets outlets. http://knoxvillecoliseum.com/default.asp?lnopt=2&pnopt=0

In partnership with the Knox County Public Library, KSO string quartets visit libraries throughout the community. Members of the quartet combine stories about music with classical selections, sound effects, and hands-on learning for pre-school aged children and their parents. Programs in public library branches are FREE and open to the public. In 2010, this program expanded to also serve pre-kindergarten students in Knox County Schools. The 2014-2015 program is “Fizz, Boom, Read!” Join KSO musicians as they explore how sounds come together to create music! Stories included in this program are The Very Quiet Cricket, Boom Bah! and Rattletrap Car.

Fall 2014 Library Story Time Schedule

Tuesday, Nov. 4 - 10:30 a.m. Sequoyah Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 4 - 4:00 p.m. Farragut Branch
Friday, Nov. 7 - 10:15 a.m. Fountain City Branch
Wednesday, Nov. 12 - 11:00 a.m. Burlington Branch
Thursday, Nov. 13 - 11:00 a.m. North Knoxville Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 18 - 10:30 a.m. South Knox Branch
Wednesday, Nov. 19 - 10:15 a.m. Bearden Branch
Thursday, Nov. 20 - 10:30 a.m. Howard Pinkston Branch
Tuesday, Nov. 25 - 10:30 a.m. Murphy Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 3 - 11:00 a.m. Karns Branch
Friday, Dec. 5 - 10:30 a.m. Powell Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 10 -10:30 a.m. Halls Branch
Thursday, Dec. 11 - 4:00 p.m. Norwood Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 17 - 11:00 a.m. Carter Branch
Thursday, Dec. 18 - 4:00 p.m. Cedar Bluff Branch

Knox County Public Library: 865-215-8750, www.knoxlib.org
http://www.knoxvillesymphony.com/education-community/story-time-performances/

The painting class with cocktails!

Original Copper Cellar
11/3 6pm
Black Cherry Forest

Blue Slip Winery
11/4 6pm
Morning Meeting

Blue Coast Grill
11/10 6pm
Vols Football

Mimi's Cafe
11/11 6pm
A Full Moon's Ride

Surin of Thailand
11/17 6pm
Peacock Tree

RJ's Courtyard
11/18 6pm
Snow Bunnies

Doc's American Grille
11/19 6pm
Mama Bird

Mimi's Cafe
11/22 7pm
Monochrome Trees

Wine and Canvas: www.wineandcanvas.com, 865-356-9179

The Knoxville Watercolor Society is presenting an open media exhibition of recent artwork by its members at the Omega Gallery in the Warren Art Bldg., corner of Branner St. and South College St. at Carson-Newman University, Jefferson City, TN 37760 from November 2, 2014 through December 3, 2014. Opening reception will be Sunday, November 2 from 3:00 pm. to 5:00 pm, and regular gallery hours are M-F, 8 am. to 4 pm. More information can be obtained by contacting the C-N Art Department at 865-471-4985.

The Knoxville Watercolor Society is an active, juried membership group of regional artists that began in 1963. To find out about membership and to view members' works go to www.knxvillewatercolorsociety.com.

Celebrating its 40th Anniversary Season!

by Amy Herzog; Starring Carol Mayo Jenkins; Directed by Lise Bruneau
Carousel Theatre

“A funny, moving, altogether wonderful drama…” The New York Times

After losing his best friend during a cross-country bike tour, Leo lands on his grandmother’s West Village doorstep. Named “Best Play of the Season” by Time Magazine, this Pulitzer Prize nominated drama explores the funny, frustrating and ultimately life-changing relationship between a grandson learning to face his life and a grandmother who is starting to forget hers.

The critically acclaimed comic-drama was written by playwright Amy Herzog who based the Vera character on her own grandmother. Herzog was the winner of the 2012 Obie Award for Best New American Play, the 2012 Lucile Lortel Award, and the 2012 Off Broadway Alliance Award. “4000 Miles” was also named “TIME” magazine’s #1 Play of 2012 and was a finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Providing a unique theatre experience, this production will be staged “in-the-round,” a form of theatrical presentation in which the audience is seated in a circle around the stage. The Carousel Theatre is one of the oldest theatres in-the-round in the country.

To enhance the audience experience, the CBT will continue, and in some cases expand, several popular programs in 2014-2015. Open captioned productions also will continue in the new season, taking place on the first Sunday matinee of each show. Talk backs, which are informative discussions with the director and cast, will continue to take place following the second Sunday matinee of each show.

Clarence Brown Theatre / Carousel Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Ave on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.com. For tickets: 865-974-5161, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

Based on the mystery by Arthur C. Doyle. The Hound of The Baskervilles re-introduced the world to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous consulting detective Sherlock Holmes, after his supposed demise in the short story “The Final Problem.” Sherlock Holmes is one of the most widely-known characters in world literature, and the detective’s popularity remains as high as ever.

Legends abound on the lonely English moors about a diabolical hound who haunts the grounds around Baskerville Manor. When Sir Charles Baskerville turns up dead, surrounded by footprints of a large dog, Holmes and his faithful companion Dr. Watson leave London for the countryside to investigate the spectral hound.

Friday 10/24 at 7 PM
Saturday 10/25 at 1 PM & 5 PM
Sunday 10/26 at 3 PM
Thursday 10/30 at 7 PM
Saturday 11/1 at 1 PM & 5 PM
Sunday 11/2 at 3 PM
Thursday 11/6 at 7 PM
Friday 11/7 at 7 PM
Saturday 11/8 at 1 PM & 5 PM
Sunday 11/9 at 3 PM

TICKET PRICES: $12. SPECIAL RATE: Any adult & Child entering together = $10 each
RESERVATIONS: by phone at (865) 208-3677, or online at knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com
NEW LOCATION: 109 E. Churchwell Avenue; corner of Central & Churchwell Avenues

Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-599-5284, www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com. Reservations: tickets@childrenstheatreknoxville.com