Calendar of Events

Popular Southern-rock quintet Blackberry Smoke has been playing together for a little over a decade and has released three full-length albums. The band’s history together gives them a natural chemistry when writing some of their fan favorites like “One Horse Town” and “Good One Coming On.” Join the band for their show on Saturday, November 29th at the theatre!

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information/tickets: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com, www.ticketmaster.com

CHILDREN'S PROGRAM: Drop-and-Shop
(Grades K-5) Do you need time to get your holiday shopping done? Leave your kids with us while you brave the mall for those after Thanksgiving sales. Your kids will spend the day enjoying nature with hikes, crafts, and other outdoor fun. We think it will be way more fun than searching for a parking space! The fee for this program is $30 for members and $40 for non-members (pancake breakfast included). Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 116 to register.

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Grounds and trails open during daylight hours. Call for Visitor Center hours. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Paulk+Co will host a day full of holiday fun and local shopping for the 2nd Annual Be Social. Shop Local. Pop Up Shopping Experience. Be Social Shop Local will feature local artists, boutique owners, designers and craftsmen with a variety of décor, jewelry, and apparel for purchase, supporting the nationwide Small Business Saturday.

Doors will open at 11 a.m. with mimosas and snacks for shopping enthusiasts to enjoy while they browse. Guests can register for items and make their own holiday wish lists for their special someone to ensure that they get gifts they want this year! Beginning at 4 p.m., hot dogs, brats and beer will be available and significant others will have the opportunity to fulfill their loved ones’ holiday wishes by purchasing items that are sure to please.

Past Dean and current Professor of the College of Architecture & Design at the University of Tennessee, John McRae’s phenomenal Torsos+TaTas exhibit will be on display as Paulk+Co’s exhibiting artist for the month. A portion of John’s work sold will benefit BreastStrokes, an organization that provides financial support to female cancer patients through art.

The community is cordially invited to join us in this celebration of Small Business Saturday. Free, covered parking is available in City Parking, adjacent to Paulk+Co. Gift wrapping services will be available as well.

In addition to being a dynamic fabrication studio specializing in Stone, Concrete and Metal, Paulk+Co is an ArtSpace that is quickly becoming known for uniquely curated gallery exhibits, fundraisers and private events. Paulk+Co, 510 Williams Street, Knoxville, TN 37917, 865.335.3334 - https://www.facebook.com/paulkandco. Free, covered parking is available adjacent to Paulk+Co in the City lot under the bridge.

The Knoxville Museum of Art and the Tennessee Art Education Association present the ninth annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition November 28, 2014-January 11, 2015. The exhibition features artwork created by middle and high school students and offers students the opportunity to display their talents and be honored for their accomplishments in a professional art museum environment. This event is made possible by the generosity of presenting sponsor Regal Entertainment Group and additional sponsors Pharma Packaging Solutions, Emerson Process Management, and Home Federal Bank.

Students, school administration, family, friends, and the public are invited to a reception and awards ceremony Tuesday, December 9 from 6 to 8pm at the Knoxville Museum of Art. The event is free and open to the public.
The East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition is open to students in grades 6-12, attending public, private, or home schools in 32 counties across East Tennessee. Fewer than a third of the more than 1500 entries in this highly competitive show will make it through a rigorous jury process. The Best-in-Show winner will receive a Purchase Award of $500, and the artwork will become a permanent part of the collection of Mr. James Dodson, on loan to the Knoxville Museum of Art's Education Collection.

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

Knoxville's only open-air ice rink
· Located in Downtown Knoxville at Market Square
· Rink is open everyday, rain or shine
· Admission is $10 for adults & $7 for children 12 years & younger.
· Admission includes skate rental.

· Parent / guardian signature required for all skaters under the age of 18 years.
· For specific operational hours, special promotions & info on private parties, birthday celebrations, season passes & group rates call 865-215-4423 or visitwww.knoxvillesholidaysonice.com.

The Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Windie Wilson

Well known for his show “Lend Me a Tenor”, Ludwig sets “The Games Afoot” in 1930 in Connecticut. As the play opens it is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. When one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks turn dangerous. Gillette then decides it is up to him, assuming the persona of his beloved Holmes; to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this comedy thriller whodunit set during the Christmas holidays. TKD chose this play for their holiday selection because it was set at Christmas and their audiences always love a good whodunit. The play also offer TKD set designers a fun challenge to accomplish the surprises revealed in the house during the play. Directed by Windie Wilson and starring Joe Jaynes, Bonny Pendleton, David Snow, Sarah Campbell, Alex Linton, Laci Faulkner, Carrie Thompson and Robyn Norris.

Originally known as "Knoxville Community Theatre," Theatre Knoxville was chartered in March 1976 as part of a downtown development program. It was felt that a community theatre actively housed in a center city location would act as a catalytic agent for the then-Mayor's urban renewal plan. The theatre performed in a variety of venues for decades before finding a permanent home, offering a wide range of adult and children's plays and workshops. TKD entered its current space at 319 N. Gay Street in 2005. TKD was founded and has continued to operate as a community volunteer theatre, open to all residents to participate in every aspect of theatrical production: administration, technical and performance. Over the years it has been a training ground for volunteer technicians, designers and actors who have gone on to professional careers as a result of their volunteer experience.

Tickets may be purchased at www.theatreknoxville.com. Reservations are recommended. Tickets are $15 Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and $13 for the Sunday matinee and must be purchased online at theatreknoxville.com or at the door. Advance purchase is recommended.

Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37917. For information: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com.

Encore Theatrical Company will open A Christmas Carol, the final show of its 2014 season, this weekend. This musical version of the holiday classic will open on Friday, November 28 and play for two weekends at Walters State Community College.

A Christmas Carol follows the familiar story of Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. Throughout the magical night, as he witnesses moments from his past, present, and his future, Scrooge learns a valuable lesson in keeping the Christmas spirit alive in his heart all year long. lthough the story is well known, this version of A Christmas Carol may be new to Lakeway area audiences. First presented at Madison Square Garden in New York City, this production is a light hearted musical, complete with a score by the award winning composer of classic Disney films The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. The show features dancing ghosts, a Rockettes style vaudeville show, and many more surprises. Encore’s A Christmas Carol features a cast of 51 actors, singers, and dancers, led by Greg Williams in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. The Ghost of Christmas Past is played by a newcomer to the Encore stage, Leah Winstead. Christmas Present is played by Tanna Purkey, whom audiences may remember as the soul singing dragon from Encore’s summer production of Shrek. In the role of the Ghost of Christmas Future, Encore’s Hall of Fame winner Mabel Smith makes her return to the stage.

A Christmas Carol is suitable for all ages. The show runs at Walters State Community College in Morristown. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm and Sunday afternoons at 2pm. There is an additional Saturday matinee on Saturday, December 6 at 2pm.

Admission is $20 for adults, $17 for seniors ages 60 and up, and $12 for students and children. The fastest way to purchase tickets is on Encore’s website at www.etcplays.org. Tickets are also available by calling the box office at 423-318-8331.

Celebrating its 40th Anniversary Season!
by Charles Dickens; Directed by Micah-Shane Brewer

Ebeneezer Scrooge and the memorable ghosts return in the Clarence Brown Theatre’s long-running and most popular production. A magical tradition for the whole family and a great way to celebrate the season, “A Christmas Carol,” Dickens’ timeless classic, runs November 26 through December 21 on the mainstage with 7:30 pm and 2:00 pm performances. An Open Captioned performance will take place on Sunday, November 30 at 2:00 pm. A special “Deaf Night at the Theatre” production will be held on Tuesday, December 9 at 7:30 pm. And, a talkback with the director and actors will take place following the December 2 matinee. At each performance, patrons can enhance their experience with by enjoying the special holiday treats at the concession stand and taking pictures with the “Ghosts” in a specially designed cutout which will be stationed in the main lobby. “A Christmas Carol” is the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, whose ghostly journey and transformation through Christmas past, present and future is among the most beloved stories in western literature. Described by Dickens as his “little Christmas Book,” “A Christmas Carol” was first published in December 1843. The story was instantly successful, selling over 6,000 copies in one week. It has since been republished countless times and adapted for stage and screen. It remains one of literatures’ most enduring and often-quoted stories of hope, triumph, and communal spirit.

The production features UT Theatre faculty, professional actors and resident artists, UT graduate and undergraduate student actors, and actors from the community. Performing the role of Scrooge is visiting guest actor David Kortemeier. Some CBT credits include: “Sweeney Todd,” “Moonlight & Magnolias,” “The Music Man,” “Man of La Mancha,” “Amadeus,” “Oedipus the King,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” and “Love’s Labour’s Lost.” UT Theatre resident artists and faculty include David Brian Alley (Bob Cratchit/Ensemble), Neil Friedman (Fezziwig/Ol’ Joe/Musician/Ensemble) and Katy Wolfe Zahn (Elizabeth Cratchit/Ensemble).

To enhance the audience experience, the CBT will continue, and in some cases expand, several popular programs in 2014-2015. “Deaf Night at the Theatre” has been expanded to include three productions: Tuesday, Oct. 14 for “The Miracle Worker,” Tuesday, December 9 for “A Christmas Carol” and Tuesday, March 3 for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Produced through a partnership with UT’s Center on Deafness, these special events are designed to be fully accessible for members of the Deaf community with more than a dozen interpreters stationed throughout the theater and two teams interpreting the productions. 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

The 30th annual Fantasy of Trees - "A Winter Wish Come True"

All proceeds benefit East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley St.
Knoxville, TN 37902

+ Trees and Decorations
+ Shops and Vendors Marketplace
+ Walmart Raffle Tree
+ Fantasy Theater - Main Stage
+ Gingerbread Village
+ Visit with Santa and Other Children's Activities
+ It's a Snap Photo Spot
+ Commemorative Photos

Show dates & times:
Wed, Nov 26 ... 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thurs, Nov 27 ... 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
(Thanksgiving Day)
Fri, Nov 28 ... 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat, Nov 29 ... 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun, Dec 30 ... Noon - 6:00 PM
Adults: $8. Children: 4-12: $4. 3-under: FREE. Family pack: $20 (online)

www.fantasyoftrees.org

The most celebrated of all fairy-tale characters is back in Rodgers and Hammerstein classic. The ultimate rags-to-riches story sparkles in a far-away kingdom where princes, fairy godmothers, pumpkin carriages and soaring sweeping musical moments take you and the whole family on humor-filled flights of fancy and delight. Enchantment abounds in this newer version drawn from the ABC-TV production featuring Whitney Houston and Brandi.

Oak Ridge Playhouse, 227 Broadway, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Information and tickets: 865-482-9999, www.orplayhouse.com

Stop by The Tomato Head on Kingston Pike to see Lesley Eaton's new show, Tennessee Critters. If you've been wanting to own an original "Peppered Paper" collage, now's your chance! Enjoy some pizza or a cupcake, check out the art, and make me an offer!

https://www.facebook.com/pepperedpaperart
http://www.pepperedpaper.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/PepperedPaper

Pellissippi State Community College showcases the work of its Photography faculty members during the Photography Faculty Exhibit, Nov. 18-Dec. 12. The exhibit is in the Bagwell Center for Media and Art gallery at Pellissippi State’s Hardin Valley Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. A reception takes place 4-6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17. The exhibit and reception are free to attend, and the community is invited. “This exhibit allows our students to see what their professors are doing in their personal art pursuits,” said Kurt Eslick, an associate professor in Photography. “It’s great when students can see that their professors are out there creating, too.”

For more information, visit www.pstcc.edu or call (865) 694-6400.