Calendar of Events

The Ijams Sanctuary Series is back! Join us throughout the month of August for some restorative time in the forest. "Shinrin-Yoku," or forest bathing, is the slow, meditative exploration of the forest using all five senses. By removing distractions such as cell phones, cameras and even talking, participants are able to truly engage with their surroundings and experience the restorative properties of nature. Join senior naturalist Stephen Lyn Bales for some quiet time on Sunday afternoons.

August Mindfulness Walk Dates: August 2, 16, and 29

The fee for this program is $7 for Ijams members and $10 for non-members. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 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: www.ijams.org

Join us on August 2 as we celebrate Sequoyah who created a written language for the Cherokee people. We will have Cherokee artisans on hand demonstrating their craft. The Blacksmith Shop will be open.
Free Admission Day. Hours 12:00-5:00PM.
www.sequoyahmuseum.org or 423 884 6246.
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum,
576 Highway 360
Vonore, TN 37885

Part of the Shakespeare on the Square 2015: Performances in Market Square. The indoor matinee takes place in the luxuriously air conditioned and well appointed Scruffy City Hall at 32 Market Square. Admission is $10 at the door.

The Taming of the Shrew: Renowned as Shakespeare’s most boisterous comedy, The Taming of the Shrew is the tale of two young men, the hopeful Lucentio and the worldly Petruchio, and the two sisters they meet in Padua. Lucentio falls in love with Bianca, the apparently ideal younger daughter of the wealthy Baptista Minola. But before they can marry, Bianca’s formidable elder sister, Katherine, must be wed. Petruchio, interested only in the huge dowry, arranges to marry Katherine – against her will – and enters into a battle of the sexes that has endured as one of Shakespeare’s most enjoyable works.

Tennessee Stage Company P.O. Box 1186 Knoxville, TN 37901. Information: 865-546-4280, tennesseestage@comcast.net, or www.tennesseestage.com

Sunday, August 2nd at 3 pm Book signing with Michael Bazzett reading from his new collection of poems, You Must Remember This

Union Ave Books, 517 Union Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-951-2180, www.unionavebooks.com

Party in the Park – a free event for families in downtown Knoxville!

On August 2nd, you and your family are invited to join us from 11am until 2pm in World’s Fair Park for food, games, bounce houses, live music, and more! There’s no better way to finish out your summer break than to get outside, get some food, and have a TON of fun with your family.

Best of all, it’s FREE. If you have any questions about Party in the Park, check out our website at www.knoxpartyinthepark.com.

We look forward to having you and your family join us for Party in the Park. https://www.facebook.com/events/389847164532373/

7:00 p.m., A.K. Bissell Park, 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike

Free event but donations are welcome to offset band expenses. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for outdoor seating and enjoy refreshments from Razzleberry's Ice Cream Lab.

For more information visit www.orcb.org or call 865-482-3568.

Sunday, August 2, 2pm - 4 pm
Join us for some crafty fun with upcycled and recycled crafts with crafter extraordinaire Sarah Brobst. She'll show you fun and interesting ways to make bits and baubles into one-of-a-kind art pieces. Parents may join in or enjoy the splendor of Ijams while your little ones get creative at the Visitor Center. The fee is $20 per child; additional siblings are $10 each. Pre-registration is required; please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 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

Sunday, August 2, 4 pm - 5 pm
Native American Flute Circles are one of the best ways to get together with other flute players to play music. At Ijams Nature Center, you can join local crafters and musicians Jackie and Mike Hardin for a monthly flute circle. Whether you are a beginner or a professional musician, all are invited to bring their flutes to Ijams and celebrate music in the beauty of natural surroundings! This program is FREE, but pre-registration is suggested. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register. Be sure to Like our Facebook page (Flutes @ Ijams) to get the most up-to-date information.

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

Saturday, August 1, 10 am, 2 pm, 3 pm
Sunday, August 2, 2 pm, 3pm

FAMILY WILDLIFE SERIES: Creature Feature
(All Ages) Have you met all the animals that call the Ijams Visitor Center home? If not, be sure to stop by every Saturday for a chance to get nose-to-beak with some of our resident furred and feathered ambassadors. This program is FREE, but donations to support animal care are welcome. Pre-registration is not required for this event.

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

By Doug Stone. The time: 1968. The place: a Tupperware party. 5 women with concealed home lives drink a little too much alcohol and hilarity ensues. This play is both hysterical and tremendously touching. One critic wrote, "a knock-down, drag out, soul baring, bra-burning frenzy of self-discovery."

"A Raucous Comedy!" - Associated Press
"It makes its audiences loopy with giddiness." - theatremania.com

Showtimes: Thu/Fri/Sat @ 8:00 pm and Sun @ 3:00 pm

Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 North Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information & tickets: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com

From Hitchcock to Spielberg there's something for everyone in the 17th Annual Summer Movie Magic lineup. Movie-goers will travel back in time and see these American classics as they should be: in a historical theater, with a bag of popcorn in their lap, and a cold drink in their hand. This season is the first season all films will be shown with a digital projector! Come experience some of your favorite classics in a completely unique way.

GONE WITH THE WIND
Friday, July 31 • 7 PM, Saturday, August 1 • 7 PM, Sunday, August 2 • 2 PM

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

Traveling thrift store, stand up comedy act, or impromptu dance party? Urban Gypsy Trunk Show is THE most fun you will ever have shopping! Happy customers are able to gather items guilt-free with every article of clothing being recycled and usually between $4-$10. Shoppers are swept away with the excitement and joy that comes with getting beautiful clothing in an inspiring setting. Whether you want a costume for that funky festival, the perfect vintage dress, or a classic blazer, you will be thrilled with your new treasures. Urban Gypsy also features one of a kind men's & children's clothing! Elle creates a temporary store, popping up in different cities, with her endless collection of handpicked clothing & accessories. The magic is enhanced by including unique and local talents from handcrafted jewelry to performance artists.

http://www.urbangypsytrunkshow.com/

Plus:
hand crafted jewelry Amy Metsker
Kara Strauss
tarot readings - Leslie Deatrick
chair massage - Annie Roe Aaron Searcy
henna art - Sara Davis

BYOB and a friend and plan on staying a while! Credit cards and cash accepted.

Paulk & Co., 510 Williams Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-414-8641, www.paulkandco.com
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