Calendar of Events

Come witness this sacred classical dance which hails from Tamil Nadu, South India performed by Jaan R. Freeman. This art brings together many elements of Indian culture such as dance, music, poetry, mythology, philosophy and ethics. This performance is intended to introduce new audiences to the dance form Bharata Natyam.

The performance is July 11, 6:00-7:30PM.
July 12, from 1:00-3:00PM, is a workshop on Fundamentals of Bharata Natyam.
Advance admission is $17, $22 at the door. Workshop admission is $30.
Advance sale package deal for performance and workshop is $47.

Shanti Yoga Haven, 12 Forest Court, Knoxville, TN.
www.shantiyogahaven.com. 865 621 5301.

July 11, 2015- Whites Creek Small Wild Area (Tennessee)

What is a Bioblitz?
A BioBlitz is a short (usually one-day), intense team effort to discover as many different life forms as possible in one location. Teams of volunteer scientists, families, students, teachers, and other community members work together to find and identify as many species of plants, animals, microbes, fungi, and other organisms as they can. Discover Life in America (DLIA) has partnered with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) along with regional scientists to host these two Bioblitz events with a focus on plants, birds and butterflies.

Why do we have BioBlitz?
BioBlitzes are designed to increase the public's awareness of the variety of life in their immediate neighborhood and the services these various species provide to improve the quality of their lives. We usually hear the word "biodiversity" in regard to rainforests, with their vast number of species. Yet the diversity of life in our own backyards is phenomenal. BioBlitzes also help to:
- Engage students in community geography and citizen science
- Identify species that should be monitored and controlled
- Make recommendations towards public land management and conservation
- Generate data
- Highlight the positive impact of parks and open spaces on our lives
- And celebrate diversity with DLIA!

9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, July 11 – It’s totally FREE and we invite everyone (no experience necessary) to join us to celebrate the importance of biodiversity formally through the BioBlitz! Registration required. Call 865-430-4756 or e-mail heather@dlia.org

DLIA’s mission is to discover and understand America’s species through science and education for conservation. DLIA’s flagship project, the ATBI, is a joint effort with the National Park System to identify and record every single species within the Park. To date, DLIA has added an astonishing 8,095 new species to the park’s records, and an even more astonishing 951 species new to science.

Saturday, July 11, 7 p.m. in The Historic Tennessee Theatre, two remarkable charities are coming together for one night to honor an incredible individual, University of Tennessee Women’s Basketball Head Coach Emeritus Pat Summitt and benefit The Pat Summitt Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

This second annual event will celebrate Pat’s career legacy of eight national women’s college basketball championships and as the winningest basketball coach in NCAA history. ABC Television's Good Morning America Anchor Robin Roberts, a member of The Pat Summitt Foundation's Advisory Board, will serve as the evening's Special Guest Emcee. As a cancer survivor, Robin is also an avid advocate of research for treatments and cures of all types of cancer in children and adults. In addition to Robin Roberts, an all-star roster of former Lady Vols and friends of Pat are scheduled to appear, including Holly Warlick, Lisa Reagan, Susan Clower Allen, Michelle Marciniak, Kyra Elzy, Joan Cronan, Mickey Dearstone, and Phillip Fulmer.

Saturday, July 11, 2015 7 p.m. The Historic Tennessee Theatre 604 S. Gay Street Knoxville, Tennessee 37902
Tickets on sale now at stjude.org/evening for champions or call 865-684-1200.

All games are at 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM at the Civic Coliseum.

July 11th To Be Decided
August 8th Hard Knox Allstars vs Greensboro
August 22nd Hard Knox Brawlers vs Rome Regulators

http://www.hardknoxrollergirls.com/

Marble Springs will be hosting a hands-on chair weaving workshop taught by volunteer Lauralei Kassel. Attendees will learn to “weave” reed onto the chair in a herringbone pattern. The workshop will be held July 11, 2015 beginning at 9:00 AM at Marble Springs, and will take approximately 5 hours. Attendees will be taking numerous breaks as this activity (although done while sitting) can be tiring to the back, hands and arms. Dress comfortably, and remember you may be getting damp.

Attendees should bring drinks and a lunch. It may be hot, so stay hydrated. Lunch break is scheduled at 11:30.
Space will be limited to 5 attendees maximum. A $35 non-refundable deposit is due to register, with the remainder due by the day of the workshop. Registration will close on June 19.
Early bird sign-up by June 5: $50 for GJSMA members, $75 for non-members.
Sign-up after June 6: $75 for GJSMA members, $100 for non-members.
Non-members will receive a one-year individual membership to GJSMA (valued at $25). Benefits are listed at www.marblesprings.net.

For reservations call 865-573-5508 or email: info@marblesprings.net.

July 11, 2015 beginning at 9:00 AM
All activities take place at the Marble Springs State Historic Site:
1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway
Knoxville, TN, 37920

At West Town Mall
Tickets are regular matinee price and can be purchased at the box office.

Artistic Spectrum: 865-816-9716, www.artisticspectrum.org

July 11 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Historic Ramsey House, in partnership with the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball and Three River Ramble train rides, is pleased to host a second season of Vintage Base Ball. This year Historic Ramsey House will be hosting two Knoxville teams; The Knoxville Holstons and Emmet Machinists. Come and enjoy a day of history and fun for those of all ages. There is no admission charge for the games. There will be a hot dog stand to food and beverages. All proceeds from the sale of the food goes to benefit this 1797 historic home.

This event will feature: Holstons vs Emmett Machinists

2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org

R&M Tribute Entertainment presents “Elvis Tributes, Country & Gospel.” Join us for an evening of great entertainment at the historical Grove Theater on Saturday, July 11 at 7:00 PM.

The show will feature multi award winning entertainers Ronnie Miller, originally from Knoxville, and Brandon E, from Athens, TN, both as Elvis. Ronnie Miller will also be performing country entertainment.

A portion of the show proceeds will be donated to High Places Community Church at The Grove. Also, a portion of the proceeds will go to St. Jude’s in Memphis. St. Jude’s was one of Elvis’ favorite charities.
Saturday, July 11 at 7:00 PM.
The Grove Theater is located at 123 Randolph Road, Oak Ridge, TN. Admission is $10. Tickets may be purchase at the door at 6:15 PM. For more information or to reserve seats contact Missy Miller at (865) 684-6082 or tribute.entertainment@yahoo.com.

As part of the KSDA's live music series, the KSDA presents the Vinyl Hamptons from Nashville, TN, at the Flynn Dance Center (828 Tulip Ave. Knoxville 37921) at 8 pm.

The Vinyl Hamptons are a small combo swing band specializing in swinging tunes from the 30s, 40s and 50s. They've been tearing it up in music and nightlife venues all over Nashville and are coming to Knoxville just for us!

Social dancing to live music is from 8 - 11 pm. There will be a free beginner drop in lesson from 7:15 - 8. No dance experience or partner required.

More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/663714890426525/
http://swingknoxville.org, swingdanceknoxville@gmail.com, 865-224-6830

Knox Heritage presents the next installment of its monthly series Preservation Network on Saturday, July 11 at 10:00 a.m. This month the focus in on plumbing systems in historic homes. Preservation Network is held at Historic Westwood, 3425 Kingston Pike. Parking is at Laurel Church of Christ, 3457 Kingston Pike. It is free and open to the public.

Preservation Network’s July session features owner and president of Engert Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Donna Johnston and operations manager of Engert Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Dean Thomas. Many plumbers say old house plumbing repairs and improvements often present challenges not found in newer homes. Most problems stem from age and no longer used plumbing materials, such as galvanized steel water supply lines, cast-iron drain pipes and clay sewer lines. Johnston and Thomas will discuss common plumbing issues that challenge the historic home owner and share tips on how to repair and improve your plumbing in your historic home.

Engert Plumbing and Heating Inc., has served Knoxville, and its surrounding areas, since it was founded in 1891. Founded by Fritz Engert, the son of a German immigrant, the tradition of being a family-owned, Knoxville business continues to the present time through the leadership of present owner, James G. Johnston Jr. In 1955, Frank R. Engert purchased the 1849 Samuel McCammon home on Riverside Drive and the company moved to that location from Gay Street. The company remains in that location today.

With such a long business history in Knoxville, Engert has been privileged to be involved in many of the buildings built in the city and community. Through the years, Engert has had the opportunity to actually build the original buildings, and then be involved in the remodeling of those buildings. One such instance is the Miller's Building. Engert was involved in the construction of the original building in 1905, installing the air-conditioning, which gave it the distinction of being the first building to have air-conditioning in Knoxville. Later Engert remodeled and updated the system during the 1999 restoration of the building.

Preservation Network is a series of free workshops held once every month on the second Saturday. Many people have dubbed it the “support group for owners of old homes,” and in many ways this is true. In a relaxed round-table setting, the workshops presents guest speakers who are specialists in windows, flooring, roofing, stained glass, tile, plumbing, electrical, and more. Other guest speakers include those in real estate sales or appraisals, or city codes and zoning officials discussing historic overlays and building requirements.

Knox Heritage advocates for the preservation of places and structures with historic or cultural significance. The nonprofit organization was founded in 1974 and now serves the entire 16-county Knoxville region. For more information, visit www.knoxheritage.org.

Multi-instrumentalist and music teacher Anna Uptain returns to Kidstuff for July's show.

Kidstuff is a show for kids and the kid at heart. On the second Saturday of every month, local musician Sean McCollough hosts a free live show in the Knoxville Visitor Center with great musical acts and an eclectic mix of children's music.

WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-544-1029, www.wdvx.com

Knoxville Zoo is recruiting volunteers who are interested in supporting the zoo’s mission of conservation and education. People interested in being a part of Knoxville Zoo’s team of volunteers are invited to come by the zoo to learn how they can contribute their time and talent. Those interested in volunteering can talk to current Knoxville Zoo volunteers and zoo staff to learn more about the variety of ways to get involved. Zoo volunteers assist the zoo with programs and events throughout the zoo year-round, including animal education programs for zoo visitors and assisting with special fundraisers like BOO! at the Zoo. The zoo has a variety of ways adult and youth volunteers can be involved, from high-profile interaction with guests as well as behind-the-scenes.

Knoxville Zoo invests in their volunteers with specialized training to prepare them to be well-informed ambassadors. Zoo volunteers are required to work a minimum of 50 hours and attend six monthly meetings each year. The sign-up cost to cover uniforms and training materials is $75.00 for adults over 18 and $125.00 for ages 13 to 17. New volunteers must also be a Knoxville Zoo member to enter the program. Zoo volunteers can earn credit toward their annual zoo membership based on the number of hours they participate.

Knoxville Zoo is Knoxville’s largest year-round attraction. Located off exit 392 from Interstate 40, the zoo is open every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Knoxville Zoo is nationally accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is committed to the highest standards in animal care and well-being, ethics, conservation, and education. Currently, the zoo is open daily from 9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Admission and ticket sales stop one-hour before the zoo closes. Next-day admission is free after 3 p.m. For more information, please call 865.637.5331 ext. 300 or visit www.knoxvillezoo.org.

Knoxville Zoo, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. Open every day except Christmas. Information: 865-637-5331, www.knoxville-zoo.org