Calendar of Events

The Retropolitan Craft Fair is a hand selected indie-craft marketplace featuring the South East’s finest talents in contemporary craft and design while also incorporating upcycled goods with a funky, vintage inspired, and fabulously quirky vibe. Our fair brings creators out of their studios to celebrate all things artsy, crafted, and most importantly retropolitan. Each vendor is chosen exclusively after a juried event. They are then curated based on one-of-a-kind products, creativity, and retropolitan swagger.

NOV 21ST 2015, 9AM-6PM
The Southern Railway Station
306 West Depot Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917
http://retropolitancraft.com/

The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association is pleased to present the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestro Dan Allcott, in an intimate performance featuring composers from the Baroque to Modern, Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 7:30 PM at the First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge.
The concert will open with Telemann’s Don Quixote Suite, which features the string section in this light-hearted tribute to Miguel de Cervantes’ novel Don Quixote. Moving into the 20th century, the orchestra will perform Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite. Originally composed as a ballet with costumes and scenery designed by Pablo Picasso, the music continues to be popular among audiences in its concert form. The concert concludes with Tchaikovsky’s stirring and uplifting Serenade for Strings.
The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association offers free admission for students 18 & under to all Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra and Chorus performances. Tickets for adults are $25 and young adults, ages 19-29, are just $10. Support for the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association is provided by the Tennessee Arts Commission and WUOT FM 91.9.
The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association presents professional performances in the Oak Ridge community with its symphony, chorus, and chamber music series. Subscription and individual tickets may be purchased online at www.ORCMA.org or by calling (865) 483-5569.

Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 7:30 PM at the First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge, 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, .

Athens Downtown Business Association presents
Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas!
Saturday, November 21, 2015, 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Hope to see you at this year's Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas!
Don't forget to visit the reindeer at Market Park!
And hang around 'til 8:15 for a special tree lighting ceremony!
http://athensdba.com/

Meet and greet members of Prog band GLASS HAMMER at the Music Collectors Show, this Saturday Nov. 21 at 11am, East Ridge Community Center at 1517 Tombras Ave. in East Ridge TN. This event also features over 45 tables full of rare vintage vinyl LPs and 45s, 78s, CDs and more!

Dealer inquiries welcome.
Hours: 10-4pm, admission $2.00.

Greg Neal
704-996-9945 or gregnealshow@gmail.com

Join us for a festive evening of Holiday goodies, hot cider, wine and live music
Opening Reception Friday Nov. 20th 5-8pm

Featuring DERRICK FREEMAN, well-known local autistic artist and oil paintings and prints by Inna Nasonova Knox & Kay List
• Reproductions of Derrick’s originals
• Derrick’s hand made Christmas ornaments
• Christmas cards and bookmarks
• Meet Derrick and his mother Angela Freeman Hunter*
*Envision Art Gallery is donating a portion of sales proceeds to “Our Place”, an organization founded by Angela Freeman Hunter to benefit artists with disabilities. http://www.kaylistart.com/events.html

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

Based on the movie classic, the musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action air rifle. Set in the 1940s Midwest, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to fulfill his desire for the cov-eted BB gun only to be constantly rebuffed with echoes of “You’ll shoot your eye out!” With tongues stuck to frozen flagpoles; Christmas at the Chinese restaurant; and the “major award,” all the iconic scenes from the film are here, along with exciting new treats for both long-time fans of the film as well as those encountering this delightful coming of age tale for the first time.

Oak Ridge Playhouse, 227 Broadway, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Information and tickets: 865-482-9999, www.orplayhouse.com

Imagine being surrounded by the handmade work of over 140 fine craft artisans! Designated as a TOP 20 EVENT by the Southeast Tourism Society, the 49th annual Fine Craft Show is presented by the Foothills Craft Guild, the oldest nonprofit artisan guild in Tennessee. Hours are Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21, from 10 to 6 and Sunday, November 22, from 11 to 5 at the historic Jacob Building in Knoxville’s Chilhowee Park. Participants have been juried into the Foothills Craft Guild according to the highest standards for quality workmanship… woodwork, pottery, jewelry, glass, fiber arts, metalwork, sculpture, basketry, and more! It's a great time to shop for unique gifts representing Tennessee at ALL PRICE RANGES and support your local fine craft artisans! Enjoy a free Make It & Take It Crafts booth for all ages, daily demonstrations of artisans making their crafts, and an Authors’ Corner where local favorites will be personally autographing books. In promoting the great things Knoxville has to offer, the Foothills Craft Guild has partnered with the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, City of Knoxville, and Visit Knoxville to help spread the word about this longstanding special event. Admission is Adults $8, Seniors 65+ $7, Children 13 and Under Free, www.foothillscraftguild.org.

TELLABRATION! 2015 PRESENTED BY
SMOKY MOUNTAIN STORYTELLERS ASSOCIATION
Spinning tales around Knoxville since 1994

Friday, Nov. 20, 7 pm at
Eusebia Presbyterian Church, 1701 Burnett Station Road in Seymour. Jeanette
Stevens: EmCee.
Storytellers are: Millie Sieber, Kathleen Mavournin, Jean Davidson,
Jeanette & Charlie Stevens.

Saturday, November 21, 2-4 pm at
Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre, Light #3 461 Parkway, Gatlinburg.
Storytellers are: Susan Fulbright, Stephen Fulbright, Janice Brooks-Headrick
and Kathleen Mavournin.

Family Friendly Programs. Donations happily accepted.
Www.smokymountaintellers.org

The Arts Center is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Holiday Trunk Show, a 3-day indoor exhibition and sale of fine art, crafts, and handmade gifts from local and regional artisans. The show begins Thursday, November 19 with a Preview Party and ends on Saturday, November 21. The event is sponsored by Athens Federal Community Bank.

The Holiday Trunk Show is a one-of-a-kind shopping opportunity for the holidays, featuring something for everyone’s gift-giving budget. Among the featured items are accessories for home & holiday, original art and prints, jewelry, pottery, baskets, art gourds, glass, scented soaps and body care products, hand woven and knitted scarves and shawls, handmade ornaments, handbags, books, candles, and more. The event begins Thursday, November 19 with a Preview Party from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Admission to the party is $5 at the door. Hosted by AACA volunteers, the party features early shopping, refreshments, door prizes provided by the artists, and live music entertainment. Other shopping hours are free and open to the public: Friday November 20 and Saturday November 21 from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas, sponsored by the Athens Downtown Business Association, will take place Saturday, November 21. During the festival, downtown shops are open and the downtown square bustles with holiday cheer from vendors and special entertainment. The Arts Center is open from 10am to 5pm and invites festival goers to come in from the cold to shop for unique handmade items and enjoy free hot apple cider.

The Arts Center is located just two blocks from the downtown square at 320 North White Street, Athens, Tennessee. For more information on The Arts Center and all arts programming, go to www.athensartscouncil.org or call 423-745-8781.

An exhibit of contemporary art featuring work by: Denise Stewart-Sanabria, Bobbie Crews, Bill Long, Millie Jarrett, Susan Roberts, Heather Hartman, Mustafiz Karigar, and Mike Cagle.

Opening reception Friday, November 13, 6-8 pm with live music by saxophonist Kyle Jones.

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

Dates: November 13, 14, 20, 21, 7:30 p.m. and November 15, 22, 2 p.m.

A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, “She Kills Monsters” tells the story of Agnes Evans following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure. This work by acclaimed young playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. For ticket prices: www.pstcc.edu/tickets

At the Clayton Performing Arts Center, Hardin Valley Campus of Pellissippi State: 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37932. Information: 865-694-6405, www.pstcc.edu/arts

Arrowmont is exhibiting new works by Pamela Winegard in the Geoffrey A. Wolpert Gallery. An opening reception will be held Thursday, November 12th, from 5-7pm. Admission is free and the community is encouraged to attend with their friends and family.

Altering Landscapes showcases mixed media works investigating visual narratives between community and place. The exhibit speaks to past and present cultural, historical, social and political identities.

Pamela Winegard is a working artist and art educator. She received her MFA in art and design from Winthrop University in 2011. Pam is a frequent lecturer and visiting artist at institutions across the country. She is currently featured in Studio Visit Magazine and has been selected to be a member of the National Association of Women Artists in New York City. Pam is a retired professor of Wingate University, Mitchell College, Central Piedmont Community College, Winthrop University and Art Institute of Charlotte. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally in public and private collections. For more information, visit her website at http://www.pamelawinegard.com/

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