Calendar of Events

Encore Theatrical Company presents the award-winning smash comedy and regional premiere of “One Man, Two Guvnors.” Get ready to laugh out loud with this uproarious knockabout comedy is set in 1963 London as one man tries to serve, and hoodwink, two employers at the same time. Easily confused and distractedly hungry, Francis Henshall takes on two jobs resulting in two bosses. One “guvnor” is a mobster and the other is a criminal who is on the run. Neither is aware of the other, and Francis goes to extremes to prevent them from discovering each other and his deception. Throw in a sweet and beautiful but dimwitted young woman, a vain actor, a woman disguised as her murdered twin brother, a crooked lawyer, and a couple of level hoodlumbs, and it’s almost more than one man can govern.

Based on “The Servant of Two Masters” by Carlo Goldoni, playwright Richard Bean gives us a lighthearted show that is a guaranteed evening of laughs and entertainment. The play opened at the National Theatre in London in May 2011 and soon moved to Broadway. It was nominated for seven Tony Awards and James Corden won the Tony for Best Actor in a Play.

Evening performances September 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 8:00 p.m. and matinee performances September 13, 20, 26, and 27 at 2:00 p.m. Performances will be held in the William H. Inman Humanities Theatre on the Morristown campus of Walters State Community College. Tickets are available online at www.etcplays.org or by calling 423-318-8331.

The 96th annual Tennessee Valley Fair is set to debut a variety of new and noteworthy attractions for East Tennesseans!
• Fair Food Fest - Wednesday, September 16
Love fair food? Stop by and enjoy discounted fair food in smaller portions from select food vendors from 3:00-11:00 p.m. Here's your chance to try a wide variety of deep fried goodness. Bring a friend and come hungry!
• Power T Lego Exhibit - September 11-20 - Jacob Building
Project: To create an artistic rendition of the largest Lego build in the state of Tennessee with the letter "T" sitting on a rocky base in celebration of the East Tennessee community, volunteer spirit and big orange passion.
Live building phase: September 11-17, 4:00-6:00 p.m. daily
Exhibit phase: September 18-20
• Cookies & Canvas - September 11-20 - Kerr Building
Come party artsy! Bring the whole family and paint a masterpiece. No talent or experience necessary. Knowledgeable instructors will guide you through step by step directions. Activity is available during Kerr Building hours and is free with paid fair admission.
• Farmer Charlie Meet & Greet - Sunday, September 20 - Jacob Building
Tennessee Farm Bureau is pleased to present Farmer Charlie for a meet and greet from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Event is free with paid fair admission.
• Farmer Phil Show - September 11-20 - Kiddie Land
The Farmer Phil Show is a one of a kind live stage show experience. Impressing audiences with his skillful juggling, yoyo and magic routines, Phil keeps the laughs coming with hilarious jokes and sight gags. More importantly, crowds leave with a new understanding and appreciation for agriculture. Daily showtimes.
• 10 Days of Giveaways - September 11-20 - Jacob Building
Fairgoers are invited to register to win great prize packages including: a free vacation from Bluegreen, $100 in free tickets from the Tennessee Lottery, (18 and older only) a Trace Adkins VIP Meet and Greet package and much more. A new giveaway will be featured daily, September 11-20.
• Quilt for a Cause - Live Quilting Event - Sunday, September 20 - Kerr Building
Bring your sewing machine, equipment and creativity to quilt a 36"x 36" top for a lap quilt. Lap quilts will be donated to patients and residents at Kindred North Haven Healthcare. 100% cotton fabric will be provided. Preregistration is required: 865-382-2221.
• Sassy Stitches Craft Competition
Do you have a sense of humor and love to cross stitch? Create a funny saying and cross stitch the design. The design must be framed, displayed in the hoop, or may be made into a pillow. Registration deadline: August 28.
• Crazy Cakes & Baby Bouquets Craft Competition
Baby shower themed craft competition for a great cause. All proceeds and supplies will be donated to Helen Ross McNabb to assist needy East Tennessee families. Registration deadline: August 28.
• Cut It Out Craft Competition
Silhouette cameo and cricut craft competition. Get crafty with decals, iron-ons and other personalized crafts. Categories include: glass etching, wall art, paper designs and clothing. Registration deadline is August 28.

Concerts include:
Vanilla Ice on Friday, September 11
Chris Lane on Saturday, September 12
The Fairview Union on Sunday, September 13
Big Daddy Weave on Monday, September 14
Dustin Lynch on Tuesday, September 15
REO Speedwagon on Wednesday, September 16
Trace Adkins on Thurs, Sept 17
Warrant on Friday, September 18
JT Hodges on Saturday, September 19
Lonestar on Sunday, September 20

From culinary arts to crafts, livestock shows to action sports, headline concerts and special events, there are thousands of ways to enjoy a little Homegrown Happiness at this year's Tennessee Valley Fair. To see a full list of attractions and activities, visit www.tnvalleyfair.org. Tennessee Valley Fair: 865-215-1471.

An exhibit of new paintings at the west Knoxville Tomato Head restaurant.

The Gallery Shopping Center, 7240 Kingston Pike, Suite 172, Knoxville, TN 37919
T 865-584-1075

Info: www.JessicaPayneArt.com

by Patrick Barlow at Clarence Brown Theatre; directed by Kate Buckley

“Once this fun ride leaves the station, you don’t want to get off!” New York Daily News

A hilarious, high-speed spoof of Alfred Hitchcock’s silver-screen classic! Follow handsome hero Richard Hannay from London to the Scottish Highlands and back as he encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents, and, of course, devastatingly beautiful women.

With more than 100 characters brought to life by just four actors, this action-packed Tony award-winning comedy is fun for everyone from ages 9 to 99!

Clarence Brown Theatre / Carousel Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Ave on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.com. For tickets: 865-974-5161, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

522 West Madison Avenue, Athens, TN 37303. Museum Hours: Tuesday - Friday (10 am -5 pm); Saturday (10 am -4 pm). Info: 423-745-0329, www.livingheritagemuseum.com

In the Imagination Gallery at Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tues-Fri: 9am - 5pm, Sat: 10am - 4pm, Sun: 1- 4pm

Opening reception: Sept 5, 2-4 PM

Phone: 865-482-1074, www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org

Opening Reception Saturday September 5th, 5:00-8:00 PM.

Envision Art Gallery and artist owner Kay List presents the Tennessee Art Association (www.tnartists.org) artist members and their wonderfully diverse subject matters, mediums and styles. Over 20 artists are participating in this reception/exhibition. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments and live music. Along with the original works of art, choose from the selection of framed and unframed archival quality prints as well as artist note cards.

Envision Art Gallery, 4050 Sutherland Avenue (Corner of Sutherland Ave. and Carr St.), Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: Tue-Thu 10-5, Fri-Sat 10-6. Information: 865-438-4154, www.kaylistart.com

First Friday opening, Friday, September 4, from 5:00-8:00PM.

Please join us this fall as we celebrate oour 40th year in business and next year's 20th anniversary in the old Capri Cinema Building. Bennett Galleries features art, design, framing, furniture and jewelry.

5308 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, telephone 865 584 6791 or www.bennettgalleries.com.

Rala is excited to welcome back local artist extraordinaire, Bran Rogers. A true renaissance man, he does everything from puppeteering to painting! His new body of work is about tortured poet, Edgar Allen Poe. As a unique twist, each illustration uses red wine and dirt from one of the houses Poe lived in.

Our second featured artist is Asheville based painter, Julie Armbruster. We're always enchanted by the fantastic worlds and characters she creates! "My most recent work delves further into the imaginative world of the individual characters and their personal struggle to understand their unique potential. Often realized as human-animal hybrids, they attempt to make sense of the reality they are presented with. The characters evolve and shift seeking some sort of resolution, but they are often faced with difficulty."

RALA, 323 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. https://www.facebook.com/ShopRala

Join us as our hardworking staff members step out from behind the scenes and exhibit what they work on when they're not at work. Media and subject matter were not stipulated at the outset of this exhibition. The pieces on display, therefore, represent an honest 'work sample' from a talented segment of the UT community serving the School of Art and College of Architecture and Design whose artistic skills might otherwise remain unrecognized outside of their duties as staff members.

Devin Balara – Metal Shop Tech + Sculpture/Installation / Mike C. Berry – UT Downtown Gallery Manager + Painting / Eric Cagley – Ewing Gallery Staff + Painting / Debbie Copper – School of Art Staff + Quilting / Heather Eades– Media Pool + Painting / Jeremy Hammond– Wood Shop Manager + Sculpture / Tally Locke – Fab Lab Manager + Sculpture / Sarah McFalls – Ewing Gallery Staff + Multi-media installation / Hannah Shimabukuro –Printmaking Tech + Installation/photography / Jason Tyler -School of Art Media Tech + Photography

Opening Reception Friday, September 4, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Free admission! UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: W-F 12-5, Sat 10-3. Information: 865-673-0802, http://web.utk.edu/~downtown

Judy Clark Turner is an artist who has always loved the tactile, 3-D feel of clay. Visitors to the Art Guild at Fairfield Glade are attracted to her beautiful pottery creations including functional and decorative serving, salad, and soup bowls, coffee mugs, plates, sugar and creamers, honey pot containers, soap dispensers, and more. Judy also creates larger, uniquely decorative pieces that reflect her artistic talent and technical skill.

Judy’s artwork will be on exhibit throughout the month of September at the Plateau Creative Art Center (PCAC), 451 Lakeview Drive, in Fairfield Glade. The PCAC is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Judy will be the Featured Artist at a Fun and Wine Friday reception on September 4, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at PCAC. The public is invited to attend this free event, where they can join Art Guild members, view the gallery display including Judy’s artwork, and enjoy a glass of wine or other non-alcoholic beverage.

Art Guild at Fairfield Glade at the Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive, Fairfield Glade, TN 38558. Hours: M-Sa 9AM-4PM. Information: 931-707-7249, www.artguildfairfieldglade.net

A unique exhibition by HoLa Hora Latina member artists celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Opening and artist reception: Fri Sep 4, 5-9 PM. Artists: Cesar Betanco, Angel Blanco, Rafael Casco, Maria Clark, June Crowe, Susana Esrequis, Daniela Esrequis, Delia Flores, Astrid Galindo, Michael Giles, William Holbert, Angel Luna, Nicole Perez-Camoirano, Dina Ruta, Hector Saldivar, Michelle Simpson-Jardines, Graciela Snyder, Ivan Soto, Rosalina Tipton, and Loren Velazquez.

Exhibit Sept 9-20 at Kramer Education Center, Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Drive (closed Sundays - see www.knoxart.org).

UT Exhibit Opening Mon Sep 14 at Frieson Black Cultural Center, 1800 Melrose Avenue on UT campus.

HoLa Hora Latina, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 112, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-335-3358, www.holafestival.org