Calendar of Events

Sing traditional shape note music from East Tennessee's own songbook, The New Harp of Columbia, in the Cades Cove Primitive Baptist Church in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. All are welcome to participate or listen. Loaner books are available.

Sunday, August 16, 2:00PM. Cades Cove Primitive Baptist Church, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. www.oldharp.org or 865 982-6148 or 865 984-8585.

THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN BLUES SOCIETY proudly presents its line-up for its ever popular “BLUES CRUISE” for the summer of 2015. For five consecutive years, the SMBS has presented monthly warm-weather Sunday afternoon/early evening concerts on the Star of Knoxville Riverboat. These 3 hour musical journeys on the Tennessee River are featuring some of the best local and regional Blues Musicians. The schedule for this year brings a wonderful cross section of Blues stylings and danceable favorites. The bands and dates for 2015 cruises:

Aug 16, 5-8 PM: Al Coffee and da Grind, https://www.facebook.com/AlCoffeeDaGrind/
Sept. 20, 3-6 PM: Jenna and Her Cool Friends, https://www.facebook.com/coolfriendsblues/, www.jennaandhercoolfriends.com
Oct. 18, 3-6 PM: The Romeo Kings, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Roger-Hay-The-Romeo-Kings/149845911796328/, http://www.reverbnation.com/theromeokings

Cruises depart at 300 Neyland Drive, next to Calhouns downtown Knoxville. Tickets are available at the Tennessee Riverboat Company where you will also board the authentic paddle-wheeler, or by calling 865-525-7827 and online at http://tnriverboat.com/event/blues-cruise/. Advance purchase and Smoky Mountain Blues Society membership tickets receive a discount. SMBS advance purchase $13 - Public advance: $16. SMBS day of: $16 - Public day of : $19. Info: 865-288-0672, sfkrempasky@gmail.com, www.smokymountainblues.org

$5 audition fee. Circle is seeking dancers and choreographers for our 24th annual performance of Modern Dance Primitive Light – a celebration of music, creativity and dance. Performances are December 17-19.

Annex Studio, under the Emporium Building, 100 South Gay Street, downtown Knoxville
Circle Modern Dance: www.circlemoderndance.com

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
1617 N Central St, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917

Mid-century modern furniture, fabulous clothing, coffee and pastries, food trucks, and a great variety of goods produced by local artists will make up this amazing event. The Mid Mod Summer Sales Event is on the calendar and we are getting ready to host another great sale. Keep checking back for updated information.

Glad to have the following join us:
Selma Burgin with South by Southwest Jewelry
Wild Love Bakehouse
Old City Java
Cruze Farm
Savory and Sweet Truck
The Vagabond Truck
Wonderland Bath
Set in Stone Sisters
Striped Light
Mighty Mud Clay
Brian Murray's Photography

https://www.facebook.com/events/1669294669970304/

Knoxville Children’s Theatre will present the timeless comedy The Wind In The Willows, featuring a new stage adaptation by Zack Allen of the classic novel by Kenneth Grahame.

The play will be performed Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM; Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM; Sundays at 3 PM.

The play will be performed by 10 talented young actors, from ages 10 to 14. The role of Mr. Toad will be played by KCT veteran Brock Mullins, who attends 7th grade at Christian Academy of Knoxville. Brock was recently seen in KCT’s The Hobbit. Mr. Rat is played by Cody Chaffins, who attends 8th grade at First Baptist Academy. Cian Bell, a 9th-grader, plays Mr. Badger, and Emma Stark, a 5th-grader, plays Miss Mole.

The Wind In The Willows is one of the best-loved children’s books of all time. In 2003, the BBC listed the comedic novel as the 16th best children’s book of all time.

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

ROMAN HOLIDAY
Friday, August 14 • 8 PM and Sunday, August 16 • 2 PM

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

Come enjoy cool drinks and have an outstanding time painting with us at some of the new venues we've booked this coming month. We have some beautiful new paintings to create with you and we're also expanding beyond Knoxville and are excited to paint with new friends in the surrounding area. We look forward to seeing you in class!

Also, we've had such a positive response to our special 10 person minimum for Private events, that we are extending this special in August as well. August dates are already booking so be sure to call us and get your one of a kind paint party on the calendar!

Tuesday, 8/11, 6 - 9 pm
Cades Cove at Barley's - Maryville

Saturday, 8/15, 6 - 9pm
A Whale of a Tale at Elvira's Cafe - Sevierville

Sunday, 8/16, 2 - 4pm
Cookies and Canvas, Ta-Dah at The Basement Community Art Studio

Tuesday, 8/18, 6 - 9pm
Get Them Gators at Downtown Grill and Brewery

Wednesday, 8/19, 6 - 9pm
Love Anchor at Calhoun's - Pigeon Forge

Thursday, 8/20, 6 - 9pm
Psychedelic Seascape at Baneberry Golf and Resort

Friday, 8/21, 6 - 9pm
I Love Wine and Art at Tennessee Valley Winery - Loudon

Saturday, 8/22, 6 - 9pm
Camping Out at Buffalo Mountain Grill - Oak Ridge

Monday, 8/24, 6 - 9pm
No Problem at Uncorked Knoxville

Thursday, 8/27, 6 - 9pm
Midnight Moon at Original Copper Cellar

Wine & Canvas: Knoxville, TN, 865-356-9179, http://www.wineandcanvas.com/knoxville-tn.html

Bliss Home is pleased to present The Lake House, by Knoxville artist, Kate Moore, for August and September First Fridays! Bliss Home, located at 29 Market Square, will host an opening reception on Friday, August 7th from 6pm to 9pm and September 5th, 2014 6pm to 9pm. Complimentary treats from Wild Love Bakehouse will be provided.

Starting with a simple love for crayons, Kate decided from a young age she needed to build her life around art. Kate grew into an artist by exploring different mediums, and dabbling in painting and drawing, until she found her own voice as an artist in graphic design. From custom wedding invitations to small business branding, Kate has spent the last seven years perfecting her graphic design skills at her studio, Kate Moore Creative, located on the 100 block of Gay Street. Kate's exhibit, The Lake House, celebrates the gorgeous lakes, rivers and mountains of East Tennessee which make her appreciate her home.

Purchase Kate's art and you are providing ONE MEAL to a hungry tummy in East Tennessee, through the efforts of Second Harvest Food Bank. Kate is so excited to be a part of something so wonderful, and she hopes her art brings fun and happiness the world. Artist's Website: www.livelovestudio.com

marketing@shopinbliss.com, shopinbliss.com, 865.394.6951

For the month of August, we will be proudly letting our nerd flag fly with local artist, Jon Pemberton!

A resident of Maryville, Jon makes wildly creative pop culture art work, featuring icons such as Nick Cage, Loretta Lynn (yeah, girl!), Ira Glass, and even Admiral Ackbar.
A self-proclaimed nerd, Jon says "I used to hide the fact that I may or may not be a geek, but I have come to understand that being a geek means that you are passionate about something to an extreme point. These are images of my passion, and I accept that."

We love his creative repurposing, such as turning a vintage suit case into a mini bar or a skate deck into wall art. His use of a variety of materials makes his work even more special!
Come on down Friday August, 7th starting at 6pm!
RALA
323 Union Ave
Knoxville, TN 37902

The Art Market Gallery will have a special showing of works by gallery members entitled "Knoxville, Then and Now". There will also be a memorial showing of glass works by artist, Vivian Shoemaker. Her stained glass works reflect the landscape of the east Tennessee area. This show will be in conjunction with the East Tennessee History Center's History Fair which takes place on August 15th in downtown Knoxville.

Owned and operated by 62 professional regional artists, the Art Market Gallery is a few doors from Mast General Store and next to Downtown Grill & Brewery. The gallery is wheelchair accessible, and parking in the abutting garage and on the street is free on weekends and after 6 p.m. weekdays.

Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Tu-Th & Sa 11-6, Fri 11-9, Su 1-5. Information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net

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

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