Calendar of Events

Saturdays at the Library will snap, tap, and sing with professional storytellers and musicians. In its third year, Saturday Stories & Songs has provided parents and caretakers who work during the week a chance to bring their children to one of four libraries at 11:00 a.m. each weekend. There, they will experience great performers as they bring to life nursery rhymes, singalongs, and stories of all kinds, appropriate for all ages.

Saturday programs take place at 11:00 a.m. at Lawson McGhee Library, Cedar Bluff Branch Library, Fountain City Branch Library and Powell Branch Library. They are free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.knoxlib.org/saturday or contact Erin Nguyen at (865) 215-8725 or by email at enguyen@knoxlib.org.

SCHEDULE:
January 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Cedar Bluff Becca Tedesco, storytime
Lawson McGhee Library Sean McCollough, musician
Fountain City Brianna Hanson, storytijme
Powell Faye Wooden, storyteller

January 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Cedar Bluff Miss Lynn, musician
Lawson McGhee Library Becca Tedesco, storytime
Fountain City Melissa Mastrogiovanni, storytime
Powell Brianna Hanson, storytime

January 31, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Cedar Bluff Sean McCollough, musician
Lawson McGhee Library Laurie Fisher, storytime
Fountain City Emagene Reagan, storytime
Powell Georgi Schmitt, storyteller and musician

February 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Cedar Bluff Molly Moore, storytime (emphasis babies)
Lawson McGhee Library Faye Wooden, storyteller
Fountain City Laurie Fisher, storytime
Powell Becca Tedesco, storytime

February 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Cedar Bluff Charlene Ellis, storytime (emphasis babies)
Lawson McGhee Library Kindermusik
Fountain City Robin Milhollan, storytime
Powell Miss Lynn, musician and storyteller

February 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Cedar Bluff Brianna Hanson, storytime
Lawson McGhee Library Georgi Schmitt, storyteller and musician
Fountain City Sean McCollough, musician
Powell Emagene Reagan, storytime

Febrary 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Cedar Bluff Kindermusik
Lawson McGhee Library Molly Moore, storytime (emphasis babies)
Fountain City Georgi Schmitt, storyteller
Powell Sean McCollough, musician

Knox County Public Library: 500 West Church Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-215-8750, www.knoxlib.org

2014-2015 Knoxville News Sentinel Pops Series
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II celebrates the world’s most beloved Looney Tunes and their legendary stars projected on the big screen -- Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Pepe Le Pew, Tweety, Sylvester, Wile E. Coyote, and Road Runner -- while their extraordinary original scores are played LIVE. Conducted and created by George Daugherty, this new concert (and its predecessors Bugs Bunny on Broadway and Bugs Bunny at the Symphony I) have delighted millions of concertgoers around the world, and spotlight acclaimed classics like What's Opera, Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville, and Rhapsody Rabbit, alongside eye-popping brand new Warner Bros. 3D theatrical shorts I Tawt I Taw A Puddy Tat and Coyote Falls. Plus special guest stars Tom and Jerry!

At the Knoxville Civic Auditorium. Tickets and information: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

At Austin-East High School, 2800 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, 37914

A day packed with fun, activities, free food, entertainment, and much more! The MLK Commission Youth Symposium team has again partnered with the Knoxville Chapter of Jack & Jill of America to provide a day of youth development and leadership training. We intend to continue to nurture and develop the next generation of leaders who will be inspired to reweave the fabric of our community for future children and youth. For more information please contact the Youth Symposium Chair at Youth@MLKKnoxville.com.

This year as well, Jack and Jill will once again present an oratorical contest concurrent with the breakout sessions for middle and high school students. The Jack and Jill program is designed to inspire and encourage teens, ages 13-18, to embrace and value the art of public speaking. An online Registration Form will be available shortly for students interested in participating in the Oratorical Contest. Please check back. We look forward to seeing you this year and make sure to bring a friend. Church, civic and other organizations are encouraged to register groups. It will be a great opportunity to join with others.

MLK Commission: PO Box 155, Knoxville, TN 37901-0155, www.mlkknoxville.com

The 2015 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission TEACHER IN-SERVICE PROGRAM In cooperation with the Knox County Schools

The purpose of the MLK Teacher In-Service program is to provide a very special training session for teachers and other professionals that tie in directly with the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 
Teachers and professionals attending this program will deal with strategies educators can use to close the achievement gap as well as strategies for facing a diverse student body.

All professionals are welcome and Knox County teachers will receive five credit hours of in-service training credit. Registration is required. Knox County Teachers may register on Teacher-U at www.knoxschools.org. Please make plans early to participate since enrollment is limited. The location of the Training will be announced once Registration has closed. $5 donation per participant is requested to help cover the cost of lunch. Otherwise, this program is offered to teachers without cost.

For additional information, or to identify any special needs, contact the Teacher In-Service Committee Chair at TeacherInService@MLKKnoxville.com.

MLK Commission: PO Box 155, Knoxville, TN 37901-0155, www.mlkknoxville.com

The YWCA Knoxville will hold its annual Diversity Day and Race Against Racism 5K on Saturday, January 17, 2015 with registration and activities starting at 11:00 a.m. at the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center, located at 124 S. Cruze St., Knoxville, Tenn. 37915.

This special event, which takes place the Saturday before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, is an opportunity for the Knoxville community to honor diversity, wellness, and dignity for all people. The YW, whose mission is to eliminate racism and empower women, hopes to provide a platform for people of all races, genders and backgrounds to come together for a day of unity and celebration.

Registration and a pre-race festival will kick-off at 11:00 a.m., followed by the 5K run, 1-mile walk and .25-mile fun run for kids. The race will begin at 1:00 p.m. and the event will conclude with an awards presentation at 2:00 p.m. Attendees and participants can expect refreshments, entertainment, speakers, local exhibitors, and more.

This family friendly event welcomes all age groups. Proceeds from Diversity Day will benefit YWCA Knoxville programs, including free youth and senior programming at the east Knoxville Phyllis Wheatley Center.
Diversity Day and Race Against Racism 5Kwill be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 with registration and activities starting at 11:00 a.m. at the YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Center, located at 124 S. Cruze St., Knoxville, Tenn. 37915.

The YW encourages individuals, groups, families, teams, businesses and organizations to get involved. For complete sponsorship and registration details, visit www.ywcaknox.com. For more information about Diversity Day or the Race Against Racism, contact Alicia Hudson at ahudson@ywcaknox.com.

MLK Commission: PO Box 155, Knoxville, TN 37901-0155, www.mlkknoxville.com

Satirical YouTube phenomenon “Miranda Sings!” is a character created by American comedian and singer Colleen Ballinger. Touring as a snotty girl who wears incredibly too much lipstick, this one-woman variety show has toured all around the world and will be joining us at the Bijou on Saturday, January 17th.

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com, www.ticketmaster.com

Banjo
Before he was twenty years old Wade had recorded four LPs, launched a stage show at the Capitol Theater in Maryville, hosted his own Saturday Morning Jamboree Knoxville TV program, and was a mainstay on the growing bluegrass festival circuit, all with his expert group, the Bluegrass Professionals. Moving through East Tennessee’s country music and barn dance scene of the 1970s, Wade and band performed at Ciderville, the Red Speeks and Big Valley Barn shows, the Tennessee Valley Barn Dance, the Cas Walker Show, the Bonnie Lou and Buster Show, and Jim Clayton’s Startime. Wade worked as a sideman with Jimmy Martin, Jimmy Arnold, Webb Pierce, Carl and Pearl Butler, Clyde and Marie Denny, and many more. Settled back in Knoxville for the past decade, Wade has anthologized and reinterpreted his older work, while still crafting new material. This appearance marks Wade’s first headlining appearance at the Laurel. He is joined by several musical friends from East Tennessee.

$10 JCA Members, Students, Seniors • $11 General Advance
$12 General Day of Show • $6 Children 12 & Under

Jubilee Community Arts, 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. For information: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org. For tickets: 865-523-7521, www.KnoxTIX.com

OUTSpoken is a second-year program from the Sundress Academy for the Arts (SAFTA) that will take place in Summer 2015. Our goal is to create a platform for the LGBTQ+ community of Knoxville, Tennessee, and its surrounding areas to record and perform the experiences of sex- and gender-diverse individuals in the South. Registration for the OUTSpoken workshop series is now open. On-site participants will be a part of three workshops over the course of three months in order to create, edit, and produce a piece of art to be performed during SAFTA’s OUTSpoken events in Summer 2015. Workshop attendees will work with professionals in performance, prose, and poetry to compose and tell their own stories.

Workshops will be held on January 17th, February 21st, and March 28th, 2015 at the Sundress Academy for the Arts. Cost for the workshop is $25 for one, $45 for two, or $60 for all three. (Participants who attend at least two on-site workshops will be eligible to perform their piece at the OUTSpoken events later in the year.) Scholarship applications are also available on our website.

As LGBTQ issues gain greater visibility, it is crucial that we explore the complexities of sex and gender diversity respectfully. That said, we realize that unity cannot and must not be silent, and that in order to create a meaningful dialogue, we must acknowledge and listen to the stories, experiences, grievances, arguments, and counterarguments of all sex- and gender-diverse persons. Register today at: http://www.sundresspublications.com/outspoken/

Sundress Academy for the Arts: 195 Tobby Hollow Ln, Knoxville, TN 37931, (865) 560-6106, safta@sundresspublications.com

Families and community members are invited to explore and enjoy free dinosaur- and fossil-themed family events throughout January at the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture.

On Saturday, January 17, the museum will offer a free family fun day about dinosaurs and fossils. The 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. event will feature activities and a craft for children to take home. All materials will be provided. The program is free and open to the public, and reservations are not necessary.

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Dr on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9AM-5PM, Sunday, 1-5PM. Information: 865-974-2144, http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu

Join us on Saturday, January 17th at Braden's Lifestyles Furniture, to welcome Stickley Historian, Mike Danial! Danial will be sharing the history of both the Arts & Crafts Movement, as well as that of the L & J.G. Stickley Furniture company. Danial will shed a bit of light on the Stickley company's design influence and involvement in the movement and will be recounting the history of the Stickley Furniture company itself, including the rescue of the company by the Audi family. Come learn more about fine furniture, from restoration to care and construction techniques! While you're here, tour our gallery Stickley Furniture, arriving on January 15th. We look forward to seeing you!

Braden's Lifestyles Furniture
11105 Turkey Drive , Knoxville TN
info@bradens.com, (865) 777-4059, www.bradens.com

The Blount County MLK Celebration Committee and The Richard Williams, Jr. Leadership Development Academy Present The Historic Spelman College Glee Club with Dedication In Memory of George Williams

Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre

The Spelman Glee Club has maintained a reputation of choral excellence for more than 50 years. Repertoire consists of sacred and secular choral literature for women's voices with special emphasis on traditional spirituals, music by African-American composers, music from many cultures, and commissioned works. The Spelman Glee Club has traveled throughout the country performing for a variety of audiences. It has performed in concert halls such as Fanueil Hall in Boston, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center and in churches, high schools, colleges, and universities.

Tickets
Adults $15 - $20
Seniors/Students $7-$15

For more information call the Clayton Center Box Office at (865) 981- 8590 or visit our website. The box office is open Monday through Friday 10am to 6pm.

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

Arrowmont invites exhibiting artists and their families, members of our community and the public to the 17th Sevier County Biennial Juried Exhibition celebrating the creative talent within Sevier County. The opening reception will be held Friday, January 16 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the Sandra J. Blain Galleries and the exhibit will be on display through March 13, 2015. The Gallery is open Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Tours are available by reservation, and can be arranged by calling 865-436-5860. The opening reception, gallery and tours are free to the public.

Arrowmont is grateful to Sherry Masters, owner of Art Connections in Asheville, North Carolina, who served as juror this year. With over 140 entries and 103 works of art accepted into the exhibition, this show is a glowing testament to the artistic talent and dedication of Sevier County residents. Of the works accepted, 13 were chosen to receive awards. The artists will be presented their awards on the evening of the gallery reception.

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org