Calendar of Events

The Club’s Annual Salon is East Tennessee’s most prestigious photography competition and show. Hundreds of Print entries from both amateurs and professionals throughout East Tennessee hang in the beautiful New Hope Center during November. The show formally opens with an evening reception and gallery walk. After the Salon, winners' photos will also be shown in the American Museum of Science and Industry AMSE.

Reception and Gallery walk - Fri Nov 13, 7-9 PM

Gallery viewing: Mon-Thu 8-4:30 at the New Hope Center, 602 Scarboro Road, Oak Ridge. All visitors must first check in at the Y-12 Visitor Center on the first floor.

The Knoxville Choral Society joins with members of the Knoxville Symphony to present this concert of patriotic celebration and remembrance “In Praise of Heroes.” The
concert will feature traditional patriotic favorites such as The Stars and Stripes, Battle Hymn of the Republic, and Salute to the Armed Forces, as well as the haunting work Memorial by René Clausen, commissioned to honor the heroes and victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Tickets $10. At the Community Church at Tellico Village, 130 Chota Center, Loudon, TN 37774. Information: 865-458-1516, www.tellicochurch.com

Guest artist recital at Performance Hall 32, 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

Jazz ensemble at Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center
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

Join us for a morning out as our museum educator leads engaging gallery tours for parents and caregivers and their young ones. Crying and wiggly babies welcome! This month we explore the special exhibit, Embodying Enlightenment: Buddhist Art of the Himalayas.

The event is free, but limited, and all attendees must register to attend online. Registration opens a month in advance and closes the day before the tour. http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/events/stroller-tour-embodying-enlightenment-3/

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Dr on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9AM-5PM, Sunday, 1-5PM. Information: 865-974-2144, http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu

The Knoxville Choral Society, accompanied by members of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents its fall concert ~ “In Praise of Heroes” on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 6:30 P.M. , with a pre-concert talk by Dr. Eric Thorson at 5:45 P.M., at the historic Tennessee Theatre. This concert pays tribute to heroes throughout our nation’s history, from the forging of our nation through the tragedy on 9/11. The program is comprised of musical Americana and patriotic pieces, including Crocker’s “Festival of Freedom” and Kirkland’s “Salute to the Armed Forces”. The concert will conclude with a tribute to the 9/11 victims entitled “Memorial”, by Rene Clausen.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and are available online at www.ticketmaster.com and at the door at the Tennessee Theatre. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.knoxvillechoralsociety.org. At the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN

Additional performance on November 9, 7 PM at the Community Church at Tellico Village, 130 Chota Center, Loudon, TN 37774. Tickets $10. Information: 865-458-1516, www.tellicochurch.com

Native genius. Boy artist. These and other descriptors were often applied to Lloyd Branson, who grew from a precocious sketcher on his family’s East Tennessee farm to an accomplished artist best known for portraits of Southern politicians and depictions of early Tennessee history. For the first time, Branson is the subject of a major retrospective, which chronicles his life, works of art, and legacy as one of the most influential figures in Knoxville’s early art circles. Please join us in celebrating Branson’s life and art!

East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Museum hours: M-F 9-4, Sa 10-4, Su 1-5. Information: 865-215-8824, www.easttnhistory.org

Arrowmont is showcasing selected works of the last 60 years from its permanent collection in the Sandra J. Blain Gallery. dmission is free and the community is encouraged to attend with their friends and family.

Arrowmont’s permanent collection includes nearly 1,000 works in fiber, ceramics, wood, metal and mixed media. The exhibit features 45 artists from the collection including Dennis Sipiorski, Christian Burchard and Sandra J. Blain.

Sipiorski is a former Arrowmont photography instructor and currently teaches ceramics at Southeastern Louisiana University. Burchard resides in southern Oregon as a working sculptural artist. His work is exhibited in public and private collections nationally and internationally. Blain is professor emerita of University of Tennessee in Knoxville and former Arrowmont executive director.

Pieces of the Whole was curated by Kelly Hider, Arrowmont gallery manager and working mixed-media artist. Hider selected works that represent “multiple components – working together as a whole” either by function, concept or aesthetic. These works symbolize Arrowmont’s past, present and future in the arts and crafts community.

Gallery hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday 10am - 4pm. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org

We'll offer glassware painting classes! You'll paint on stemmed or stemless wine glasses, mason jar mugs, beer glasses and more to come so be on the lookout! We've booked some new venues too and have some wonderful new paintings along with some old favorites!

Cookies and Canvas - Starry Christmas - Date/Time: Sat, 11/7/2015, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: KaTom Restaurant Supply - 305 KaTom Drive, Kodak, TN 37764

London Police Box - Date/Time: Mon, 11/9/2015, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Chuy's - 9235 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922

Harvest Super Moon - Date/Time: Tue, 11/10/2015, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Casual Pint Hardin Valley - 10677 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932

Woodland Cardinals - Date/Time: Wed, 11/11/2015, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Buffalo Mountain Grille - 205 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Winter Street Sign - Inward Grace Ministries Fundraiser - Date/Time: Thu, 11/12/2015, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Dead End BBQ Maryville - 527 West Broadway Ave., Maryville, TN 37801

Snowy Red Tree - Date/Time: Thu, 11/12/2015, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Casual Pint Farragut - 143 Brooklawn St, Farragut, TN 37934

Cookies and Canvas - Frosty - Date/Time: Fri, 11/13/2015, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Imagination Forest - 7613 Blueberry Rd., Powell, TN 37849

Good Evening Y'Owl - Date/Time: Mon, 11/16/2015, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Roland's Bistro - 1805 E. Lamar Alexander Pkway, Maryville, TN 37804

Cornucopia - Date/Time: Wed, 11/18/2015, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Carolina Ale House - 9045 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923

Rainy Day - Date/Time: Thu, 11/19/2015, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Original Copper Cellar - 1807 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916

Be Good For Goodness Sake - Date/Time: Mon, 11/23/2015, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Classico Italian Pizza and Pasta - 318 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon, TN 37774

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

The Art Gallery at Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church (ORUUC) is pleased to announce the opening exhibition of Knoxville artist Gary Dagnan on Sunday November 6. The Reception and Gallery Walk with the artist will take place beginning at 12:15 pm. Refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public. ORUUC is located at 809 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

Gary Dagnan has been drawing and painting since childhood. He was born and grew up in the East Tennessee area. His inspiration comes from the rural landscapes of this area. “Most of my paintings are of the mountains, hills, lakes and buildings of this area. I enjoy the changing light and colors that come from the distinctly different seasons of Tennessee.” Dagnan began painting watercolors in 1968 as an art student at the University of Tennessee. Although he has painted almost exclusively in watercolor since then, Gary also enjoys painting in oils and acrylics. “I like the spontaneity and versatility of watercolor, but I am also excited about the unique qualities and the look of oil and acrylics.”

The exhibit will be on display at ORUUC through November. Hours are Monday – Thursday, 9 am to 3 pm and Sunday 9:30 am to 1 pm. For more information on the event call ORUUC at (865) 483-6761. To learn more about the artist go on line to www.garydagnanart.net.

Bliss Home is pleased to present Local Nostalgia, by Knoxville artist Christi Shields, for November's First Friday. Bliss Home, located at 29 Market Square, will host an opening reception on Friday, November 6th from 6pm to 9pm. Complimentary treats from Wild Love Bakehouse will be provided and Christi's art will be featured for the month of November.

Local Nostalgia is a collection of work that highlights a few nostalgic moments reflecting Christi's own experiences. It is intended to evoke a sense of nostalgia or feeling in the viewer through the use of local themes, bold complimentary colors and expressive brush strokes. Christi uses a very action oriented process with mixed media on wood support to create interest, depth, texture, movement and vintage flair.

Friday, November 6th, 2015 through the end of the month, Opening Reception: Friday November 6th, 2015, 6pm to 9pm
Admission: Free
Bliss Home 29 Market Square Knoxville, TN 37902
Facebook: Bliss Home Event • Christi Facebook Page

Rala is proud to present Brian Pittman, aka The Cathedral Guy, as our November First Friday artist. Brian works as an architect, however, his long time passion for drawing imaginary cathedrals has made him an established part of the arts community. With no preconceived notion of the finished product, Brian illustrates his cathedrals using only a basic grid and a fountain pen. Even his frames have an interesting relationship with the image: "I start by finding old, used frames in rummage sales and flea markets. I like using old frames as the format that guides my drawing. I cut the paper to fit the frame instead of the other way around."

We invite you to stop by this Friday, November 6th, from 6-10 pm, to meet Brian and view his latest work. Come show your support for one of Knoxville's favorite local artists! You can also check out his brand new Knoxville Skyline T Shirt carried exclusively at Rala and available in our online store.

RALA, 323 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-525-7888, http://shoprala.blogspot.com