Calendar of Events

The Arts Council of Roane County (ACRC) announced that its Fall 2015 Roane Open Art Show will hold its official opening October 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Kingston Community Center with an Art Bowl Chili/Soup Supper. The exhibition will feature paintings, sculptures, photographs, pottery, and mixed media works by local artists, with most of the art on display available for sale. Free to the public, the show will be open to visitors from October 22 through October 30, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Wednesday and Fridays.

Visitors attending the opening will be treated to a bowl of homemade soup or chili for a donation of just $10. For an additional $10, diners can have their meal served in a handcrafted pottery bowl, which is then theirs to take home. All proceeds will help fund future Arts Council programs and activities. Denise May, ACRC president said, “The ACRC was born, so to speak, at the Kingston Public Library, so we’re delighted to present our Fourth Annual Roane Open Art Show right back here in Kingston. We’ll be showcasing some of the best art from some of the best artists in East Tennessee at a time perfect for anyone wanting to do some artful holiday shopping.”

Info: 865-591-2763, artscouncilofroanecounty@gmail.com, artscouncilrc.org

This year, Tennessee’s state-wide theatre organization will hold its annual conference at the Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville. The Tennessee Theatre Association, founded in 1968, provides hundreds of opportunities for theatre artists and theatre lovers to see high school and community theatre productions, participate in workshops, attend master classes, network, and socialize. Our guest artist this year is Cherry Jones, a five-time Tony Award nominee (most recently in 2014's revival of The Glass Menagerie). Ms. Jones has won two Tony awards (Best Actress for The Heiress and Doubt), three Drama Desk awards and an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as President Taylor on Fox's hit television action drama 24. She was recently inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame. For more information about the conference, please visit the website at www.tennesseetheatreassociation.weebly.com.

Knox Heritage and the East Tennessee Preservation Alliance are proud to partner once again with many businesses, organizations and individuals to bring the annual East Tennessee Preservation Conference to our region October 22-24. This popular event emphasizes finding effective solutions for securing the future of our historic places while capitalizing on our cultural heritage. Participants include preservation professionals, architects, planners, tourism professionals, government and community leaders, economic developers, real estate professionals and others who have found that advanced knowledge of historic preservation principles and practices can be a valuable asset. It is a great event for both learning and networking.

To celebrate its 7th year, the conference is being held in downtown Knoxville. Primary sessions will be held at the East Tennessee History Center and the conference will include an opening reception and hands-on workshops at Historic Westwood. The Tennessee Historical Commission will be providing specialized training for Certified Local Government and Historic Zoning Commission members and AIA continuing education credits will once again be offered. A variety of walking tours to sites in downtown Knoxville and the introduction of the first East Tennessee Preservation Gala will further enhance the experience. Space is limited, so please register early to attend by visiting www.knoxheritage.org/etpa or by calling 865-523-8008. Be sure to invite your colleagues to the 2015 East Tennessee Preservation Conference in Knoxville!

This year’s keynote speaker and special guest will be Donovan Rypkema, recognized as an industry leader in the economics of preserving historic structures. He is principal of PlaceEconomics, a Washington, DC-based real estate and economic development consulting firm which specializes in services to public and nonprofit-sector clients who are dealing with downtown and neighborhood commercial district revitalization and the reuse of historic structures. In 2012, the National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded him the Louise du Pont Crowninshield Award, the organization’s highest honor, for his work in the preservation field. Mr. Rypkema's presentation in Knoxville is being sponsored by East Tennessee Quality Growth, Inc., a key collaborative partner of Knox Heritage and the East Tennessee Preservation Alliance.

Come join us at UT October 22-24 for the second annual Arab Fest. The event will feature a keynote lecture at the Baker Center at 6:00 pm on Thursday, October 22 and a two-day Arab cultural fair on the pedestrian walkway October 23-24 from 12:00-9:00 pm. The fair will features Arab food, music, dance, and handcrafts.

The event is presented by the Tennessee Initiative for Middle East Studies and the Arab American Club of Knoxville and is co-sponsored by WUOT, the UT College of Arts and Sciences, the Haslam College of Business Office of Diversity and Community Relations, and the Office for Diversity and Inclusion.

For more information on schedule please see: http://religion.utk.edu/arabia/index.php
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Part of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s 2015-2016 Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series, which marks the KSO’s 80th season.

The October Masterworks concert, conducted by Marcelo Lehninger, will open with Shostakovich’s famous Symphony No. 1 followed by Ravel’s Tzigane, which features KSO Concertmaster Gabriel Lefkowitz. Also on the program is an orchestration of Debussy’s Two Preludes and Respighi’s Pines of Rome.

Marcelo Lehninger is a Brazilian-born conductor currently serving as Associate Conductor for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He also holds the music directorship for the New West Symphony in Los Angeles. He received his Master’s degree from the Conductors Institute at New York’s Bard College, and was recently recognized by the League of American Orchestras with the 2014 Helen Thompson award for his outstanding work with orchestras.

Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30 PM at the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Tickets and information: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

The Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center will be a buzz when Legendary Vocalist, Pat Boone brings his production “The Music and the Memories” to the Knoxville area on Thursday October 22, at 7:30pm. Unlike his many previous performances, this will be unique, as he will be backed by Knoxville’s own swing orchestra, The Streamliners.

Charles Eugene "Pat" Boone, was born June 1, 1934. He continues as a successful pop singer throughout the World but made his start becoming the first, “American Idol,” in the United States during the 1950s and early 1960s. He has sold over 45 million albums, had 38 Top 40 hits and appeared in more than 12 Hollywood movies.

While many school systems across the United States consider whether to continue offering Music, Theatre and Art classes, the Oak Ridge High School is committed to keeping these programs strong and vibrant. Proceeds from this special performance are specifically earmarked for activities of the Oak Ridge High School’s Music Program and Jazz Ensemble. Additionally, students will have the hands-on opportunity to experience the workings of a live touring production. They will help load and unload equipment, set lighting, usher and take tickets and sell concessions and Artist merchandise.

Thursday October 22, at 7:30pm
The Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center is located at the High School, 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN. Parking is Free. Tickets are available at all KNOXVILLE TICKETS outlets, by phone at 865-656-4444 or online at www.knoxvilletickets.com.

The energetic Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter from Nashville, Dave Barnes returns to the Bijou this fall.

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com, www.ticketmaster.com

Join Friends of Literacy to Honor East TN's Finest Writers

Honorees: Georgianna Vines, Amy Greene, Vince Staten, Jesse Graves, and Alan Sims

At the Lighthouse Knoxville, includes three-course lunch, meet and greet with the writers, and book signing.

Tickets: 865-549-7007, www.friendsofliteracy.org

The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present a professional development seminar for artists and other creative people at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville. Join us as we welcome Lisa Gifford Mueller, who will instruct attendees on how to use popular social media networks to promote their art and grow their creative business using social media platforms. Attendees will learn: Tips to boost your message and attract the right people, as well as how to turn likes, followers and pins into customers and sales; and how to increase your social network using a handful of free tools effectively and without taking time away from what you love: creating art. This workshop will primarily cover Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest, and it will also discuss YouTube, LinkedIn, blogging and some of the newer platforms, like SnapChat and Periscope to get attendees ready to create their social media marketing strategy. The presentation is $5 for members of the Arts & Culture Alliance and $8 for non-members. Please register in advance via PayPal at http://www.knoxalliance.com/development.html, by phone at 865-523-7543, or by e-mail to sc@knoxalliance.com.

Lisa Gifford Mueller is a fused glass artist, photographer, creative entrepreneur and mentor. Eight years ago, Mueller quit her corporate job and launched ALM Photo, a professional photography business, with her husband. Shortly thereafter she had the opportunity to take over a fledging fused glass business, and armed with a glass cutter and a kiln, taught herself the art of fused glass and brought Sassy Glass Studio to life. Over the years, both businesses have grown dramatically, and Mueller fell in love with helping other artists and creative entrepreneurs realize their dreams of making a successful business of creating and selling their art. She teaches fused glass classes, educates photographers and mentors creative business owners and artists to give them the spark they need to launch or grow their endeavor. She is also the Captain of the local Etsy Team, Knoxville Creative Hands Street Team and a Co-Chair of Fantasy of Trees, an annual event to benefit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Find out more about her fused glass art at SassyGlassStudio.com; her photography at ALMPHOTO.com; her mentoring for creative folks at PinkSparkCreative.com; and follow her on Twitter at @AllThingsSassy.

Upcoming Professional Development workshops:
Wednesday, November 18: Individual Artist Website Consultations
Wednesday, January 13, 5:30-7:30 PM: Branding Yourself as an Artist

The presentation will take place at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, in downtown Knoxville. Parking is available at metered spots on the Gay Street viaduct or in the parking lot on Jackson Avenue caddy-corner from the Emporium. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543 or visit www.knoxalliance.com/development.html.

Guest artists; Marc Mellits, Joo Won Park, and Travis Weller
Workshops, lectures, master classes, and performances
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center

"Marc Mellits Portrait Concert"
UT Contemporary Music Ensemble
Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 1:25 p.m.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center
University of Tennessee Contemporary Music Festival

"Steve Reich's Music for 18 Musicians"
UT Contemporary Music Ensemble
Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Bldg.

UT School of Music: Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public.
The Alumni Memorial Building is located at 1408 Middle Drive on the UT campus. The Natalie Haslam Music Center is located at 1741 Volunteer Blvd on the UT campus. *For individual or small group performances, please check the web site or call the day of the event for updates or cancellations: 865-974-5678, www.music.utk.edu/events

An exhibition of wildlife and landscape photography by Barrett Hedges, Photography major class of 2008, and award-winning photographer with the National Geographic Society.

Opening: Sat Oct 17, 9:30 AM - noon

Omega Gallery at Carson-Newman University, Warren Art Building, corner of Branner & S. College Streets, Jefferson City, TN 37760. Gallery hours: M-F 8-4. Information: www.cn.edu

Dan Goggin’s Latest Nunsense Show, Meshuggah-Nuns!, finds the sisters on an all-expense paid trip on the “Faiths of All Nations” Cruise. When the cast of “Fiddler on the Roof” (with the exception of the guy playing Tevye) gets seasick, the ship’s captain asks the sisters and Tevye to put on a show. The result- Meshuggah-Nuns! Hilarity reigns supreme on the high seas with songs like Say It In Yiddish, Contrition, In the Convent, and If I Were a Catholic. From Sister Amnesia’s attempt at magic to the sing-along Fiddlerspiel, Meshuggah-Nuns is an ecumenical fun-fest. You don’t have to be Catholic. You don’t have to be Jewish. This is a show for anyone who loves a good laugh! The cast includes Julie Howard, Mary Sue Greiner, Roxanne Cabrera, Cody Boling, and Susan Bolt. Musical direction by David Eilart.

Friday, October 16 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 PM
Thursday, October 22 at 7:30 PM
Friday, October 23 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 PM

At The Great Hall of St. John's Cathedral, 413 W. Cumberland Ave., Knoxville, TN. $15 per ticket - General Admission - Cabaret Seating. The box office will be open one hour prior to each show and will accept cash, check or credit card. Tennessee Valley Players: 865-584-8173, www.tennesseevalleyplayers.org