Calendar of Events

Join us Friday, August 21 for our first year MFA exhibition. This is a showcase of the work of the incoming class of 2018.

MaryAnne Carey, transmedia and design
Cassidy Frye, sculpture
Amy LeFever, ceramics
Alex McKenzie, transmedia and design
Erica Mendoza, sculpture
Austin Pratt, painting and drawing
Christian Vargas, painting and drawing
Johanna Winters, printmaking
Thomas Wixo, painting and drawing

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FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Wednesday-Friday: 11AM - 6PM, Saturday: 10AM - 3PM. Information: 865-673-0802, http://web.utk.edu/~downtown

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.

THE BIG LEBOWSKI
Friday, August 21 • 8 PM and Sunday, August 23 • 2 PM

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

Save the date! 17th Annual Al Wilson - Mack French Golf Tournament on Friday August 21st. This tournament allows more East Tennesseans to reap the benefits of our Durable Medical Reuse and Loan Program. Please don't forget your tickets for an "Evening with Al and friends" on Thursday August 20th, which may be included with your sponsorship of the tournament.

East Tennessee Technology Access Center. Phone: 865-219-0130, ettacmain@gmail.com, www.ettac.org

And BBQ, music and beer! Dust off your cowboy hat and pull on your dancin' boots Friday, August 21, 7:30-10:30PM. Round up your posse and get to The Friends of Literacy fundraising event at The Stable at Hunter Valley Farms.

Tickets $55 per person and includes moonshine cocktails, BBQ, beer and music by Mike McGill and the Refills. Please RSVP by August 14 at friendsofliteracy.org or call
865 549 7007.

Friday, August 21, 7:30-10:30PM
The Stable at Hunter Valley Farm, 9111 Hunter Valley Ln, Knoxville, TN 37922
friendsofliteracy.org or 865 549 7007.

The Knoxville Museum of Art presents The Paternal Suit: Heirlooms from the F. Scott Hess Family Foundation. This unique and challenging exhibition questions where personal stories end and national history begins. Los Angeles artist F. Scott Hess explores this and other questions in this multimedia exploration of the artist’s paternal ancestry going back four centuries.

Meet the artist; cash bar - Thurs, Aug 20, 5:30-7:30 PM

The Paternal Suit consists of over 100 paintings, prints, and objects created by Hess, but presented as legitimate historical artifacts, and supported by photographs, documents, and historical ephemera. Each object and artwork bears an artist’s name and detailed provenance and has been executed in the style of the century from which it supposedly originates. Sculpture, ceramics, furniture, toys, newspaper clippings, historic photographs, guns, and costumes advance the story. Hess does not claim authorship for the works on display, instead, he ascribes to them fictional artists, referring to himself as the director of the “F. Scott Hess Family Foundation.” The exhibition follows Hess’s ancestral lineage from 17th-century England to South Carolina and Georgia, where family members became key players in the War Between the States (1860–65). Through the prism of his ancestry, Hess examines the impact of false history and deception within each generation and throughout society as a whole, and questions the authority of these perceived “truths.” The ultimate subtext for the installation, which traces the trajectory of the Iverson, Patton, Nolan, and Hess family lines, is the seven-year old artist’s abandonment by his own father after a parental divorce.

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

The Fountain City Art Center is delighted to host a large display of fine craft work by the artists of the Foothills Craft Guild. Among the crafts represented will be pottery, hand-turned wooden bowls and vases, handmade books, jewelry, loom-woven garments, knitted and crocheted items, basketry, macrame, stained glass, and so much more! These beautiful works make such incredible gifts. Attend the opening reception on Friday, August 14, 6:30 - 8:00 PM - free and open to the public.

Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Hours: Tu & Th 9-5, W & F 10-5. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityartctr.com

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

Using the vivid hues of her native India, Medha Karandikar brings her sensibilities as a poet and writer to her paintings. She has been inspired by the folk art of Western India in her latest collections. With over 60 pieces on view, the exhibit showcases three distinct styles of work in acrylic, colored pencil, and mixed media.

The Rose Center, 442 West Second North St., Morristown, TN, 37814. Hours: M-F 9-5. Information: 423-581-4330, www.rosecenter.org or www.facebook.com/rosecenter

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

Two outstanding Latino artists will exhibit their paintings at the Casa Hola Gallery in the Emporium Center during August. The title of the exhibit is Latin/Abstracts.

Featured artist Rosalina Tipton was born in São Paulo, Brazil, and raised in the capital city of Brasilia. She comes from a large artistic family and began her art work in grade school which eventually lead her to earn a degree in Fine Arts. As a former resident of Connecticut, Tipton studied under very prominent New England artists and also served on the boards of various art councils. She received training from Connecticut’s Institute for Community Leadership and has been sponsored by the Connecticut Commission on the Arts. Tipton’s work reflects inspiration from her travels and the organic shapes found in nature. She primarily works with oils and mixed media on canvas and wood. Some of her works on exhibit will reflect the culture of her native land Brazil. For this special exhibit at Casa HoLa, Rosalina Tipton will present paintings that reflect nature along with two portraits. Also featured in this exhibit will be artist Michael Giles, assistant professor of art at Lincoln Memorial University, who was born in Venezuela and immigrated to the US as a young child. He studied painting and drawing at Ohio State University and also studied at Edith Cowan University in Australia. Giles received his Masters of Fine Arts from the University of Tennessee and his paintings and drawings have been exhibited across the nation. His works have dealt with personal and political issues. Giles’s current paintings explore the way in which perceptions of patterns of text can be used as a starting point for visual representations of an artwork.

A reception for the artists and to unveil the new exhibit is planned for August 7th from 5:00 PM-9:00 PM. Jazz Pianist Curtis Tipton will be entertaining the public. HoLa Hora Latina, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 112, Knoxville, TN 37902. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Information: 865-335-3358, www.holafestival.org