Calendar of Events

Knoxville Children’s Theatre will present Cinderella And Ebenezer, a new holiday play, based on the timeless tales of “Cinderella” and “A Christmas Carol.” The play will be performed Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM; Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM; Sundays at 3 PM.

Cinderella & Ebenezer is a comic modern-day mash-up of two classic tales, containing the crystal slipper, rude step-sisters, midnight deadline, and all the romance of "Cinderella," as well as all the good-natured holiday spirit of Charles Dickens' classic Yuletide novel, "A Christmas Carol." A heart-warming comedy for all ages, "Cinderella & Ebenezer" is written by Zack Allen and directed by Ashlee Latimer.

The play is performed by 14 talented young actors, from ages 9 to 16. KCT is East Tennessee’s leading producer of stage plays for children. Cinderella And Ebenezer is the 72nd play to be produced by Knoxville Children’s Theatre. The company is also the area’s leading producer of new works; Cinderella And Ebenenzer is the 30th original play to be created by the company. Over 9,500 people attended a KCT play in 2014. The play is written and directed by Zack Allen.

Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com.

Christmas Dinner with the Ramsey's will be held December 4-8 starting at 6:30 p.m. each night.

Each evening will feature a candlelight tour of the beautifully decorated home and lovely holiday dinner prepared by Rosa's Catering. The dinner will be held in the 1797 home of Francis Alexander Ramsey, his wife Peggy, and their children. This is a great opportunity to entertain the special people in your life, employees, or clients. Seating for a total of twenty guests in the dining room and the parlor is available each evening, and individual ticket purchases are also welcome. All proceeds go directly to Historic Ramsey House. Reservations are a must and will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets are $125 per person ($100 of the cost is a tax-deductible donation). For more information or reservations, call Historic Ramsey House at 865-546-0745 or visit our website at www.ramseyhouse.org.

Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914

Witty banter and physical humor create a hilarious spoof and a love letter to the screwball comedies of the 1930s in this play by Ron Bernas. "A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody" is the story of a well-to-do businessman, Matthew Perry, who finds himself wanting to enjoy life, so he decides to be a widower. He divulges his plan to his wife, Julia, who in light of their daughter's recent engagement, decides to stay alive. Over the course of one year, Matthew's attempts to kill Julia only seem to work on their house-guests. Bunny, the Perry's ditsy daughter, is left wondering whether her wedding should still go on, but her bright fiancee Donald supports her through the year of turmoil. A not so supportive butler, Buttram, seems to harbor a dreadful secret - or two. As the bodies start piling up, Detective Plotnik tries to figure out 'who-done-it' --- that is if something really has been done. Who will succeed in his or her resolution --- and who gets caught in the crossfire? This hilarious comedy has lots of surprises, right up to the end!

December 4, 5 and 6, 2015
Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m.
Clayton Center for the Arts - Haslam Flexible Theatre
502 East Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville, TN, 37804

Tickets are $12.00 + fees for all performances. The Clayton Center for the Arts will add $1.00 printing fee for each ticket purchased through the Box Office. Tickets purchased online will have an additional service fee. Tickets are available at the Clayton Center box office at 865-981-8590 or for purchase online at http://www.claytonartscenter.com or http://www.knoxvilletickets.com. The play does contain some adult themes and, thus, parental guidance is suggested.

Foothills Community Players, in partnership with First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, is gathering new coats for Blount County Fire Protection District's yearly program COATS FOR OUR COMMUNITY. Each donation of one coat qualifies for a "FCP Coat Voucher." The voucher will be accepted at the Box Office and will take $3.00 off per ticket purchased in one transaction. FCP will refund $3.00 per ticket per transaction for purchases made over the phone or online, provided that receipt of transaction and new coat is donated at the lobby to FCP's volunteer on the day of the show.

http://foothillscommunityplayers.com/

A1LabArts Fundraiser Sale - offering new and used art supplies as well as arts & crafts by local artists.

Dates: Fri Dec 4, 6-10 PM and Sat Dec 5, 11-3

A1LabArts @ the Center for Creative Minds, 23 Emory Place, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: www.a1labarts.org

For the first time in West High School’s 64-year history, the West High School Theatre Department is hosting a weekend of theatre, presenting two plays on consecutive nights: the student-directed play Steel Magnolias on Friday, December 4th, and award-winning drama Anon(ymous) on Saturday, December 5th.

Directed by senior Ike Hannah, a student in West High’s renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, Steel Magnolias is a southern classic, featuring roles previously held by superstar actors such as Julia Roberts, Sally Field, and Dolly Parton. West’s IB programme, authorized in 2011, is a comprehensive, rigorous program of advanced studies that demands the best from motivated students. Hannah will be the first IB student in Knox County School history to direct a mainstage production.

The very next night will see the Knoxville premiere of Anon(ymous), a modern-day retelling of Homer’s The Odyssey written by Naomi Iizuka. Directed by West High Theatre Director Lisa Nelson, Anon(ymous) won the New Visions/New Voices award in 2004.

The play follows the story of a young refugee named Anon who traverses the world after losing his mother, from whom he was separated at birth. From one-eyed butchers with a taste for human flesh to young women stuck in a sweatshop, Anon learns that finding safety is harder than it seems.

Both plays feature West High School Theatre students from the Advanced Theatre class.
Join West High Theatre at 7:00 P.M. on December 4th for Steel Magnolias and 5th for Anon(ymous) at 7:00 P.M. in the West High Auditorium. Tickets will be $5 for students and $7 for adults. West offers a special discount of $1 off each individual ticket price the second night if you return with your ticket stub! For additional information, contact Lisa Nelson at lisa.nelson@knoxschools.org.
West High School, 3300 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919.

Fri Dec 4, 2-8 PM and Sat Dec 5, 9 AM - 3 PM
Start your Christmas shopping! No admission charge.

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

Ironwood Studios presents a holiday shopping event featuring original art & craft made by Ironwood artists and local guests. The two-day market will include woodwork, functional and sculptural ironwork, leather goods, printmaking, painting, blown glass and more. Refreshments provided.

First Friday Dec. 4, 6-10 PM
Saturday Dec. 5, 10 AM -5 PM

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by David Sedaris; adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello; directed by Jeff Stanley. At the Carousel Theatre

“80 solid minutes of legit laughs.” Sun Times

An unemployed, chemically dependent writer takes a job as a “helper elf” at Macy’s Santaland. Hear his tale of drunken Santas, screaming kids, and the un-wonderful insanity of the holidays. Sedaris’ cutting, sardonic wit is on full display in this one man show that is crazy funny! For mature elves only.

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

Santa Claus has come to town and made “Santa’s Village” at Knoxville Zoo his temporary East Tennessee headquarters. The jolly old elf will be available to hear Christmas wishes and pose for holiday photos Thursday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 6 and Thursday, Dec. 10 through Sunday, Dec. 13 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. each day. Guests may bring their own cameras for photos or purchase portraits taken by a professional photographer.

Located indoors at the Pilot Flying J Wee Play Adventure play area, the halls of Santa’s Village are all decked for the holidays with dozens of trees and thousands of lights. Guests can celebrate the season with special yuletide crafts, creative play and encounters with special animal visitors throughout the day. Santa’s Village is included with general zoo admission. Currently, the zoo is offering buy one, get one free tickets through February 29, 2016 during Kroger BOGO Days.

Knoxville Zoo, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. Open every day except Christmas. Information: 865-637-5331, www.knoxville-zoo.org

The Appalachian Ballet Company in their 44th season will present the annual holiday tradition - The Nutcracker. The production features live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. The Appalachian Ballet Company will present four public shows and two school matinees (includes K-8 curriculum guide covering common core standards).

December 3 & 4: 10:00 AM - Full length school matinee at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium - $6
December 5 at 7:30PM and December 6 at 2:00PM - Full length public performances at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium.
December 11 at 7:30PM and December 12 at 2:00PM - Full length public performances at the Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville.

For over 100 years, this classic story has proven to be a favorite, enchanting audiences of all ages. Come see the magic with lavish scenery, glorious tutus, soldiers, snowflakes and sugar plums! For more information: 865-982-8463, www.appalachianballet.com

A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody by Ron Bernas is a spoof of and love letter to the screwball comedies of the 1930s and to stage mysteries in general. As the show opens, the Perrys make their traditional New Years resolutions together: Matthew declares to Julia that he wants something more . . . to be able to travel abroad, to play golf every day, to spend more time at his club. Thus, he resolves to kill her by next New Years Eve so he will be free to pursue his heart’s desires. Julia takes his resolution in stride and resolves to still be alive a year later. Their games begin and they let no one stand in their ways as they attempt to keep their resolutions as the year goes by. To liven things up, we add the Perry’s spoiled, dingy daughter Bunny, her bright and forgiving boyfriend Donald, Buttram, the Perry’s longtime butler who harbors a dreadful secret, and Plotnik, a bumbling police detective who tries to figure out “who-done-it” --- that is if something really has been done. Who will succeed in his or her resolution --- and who gets caught in the crossfire? This hilarious comedy has lots of surprises, right up to the end.

At the Clayton Center for the Arts in Maryville. Foothills Community Players: 865-712-6428, www.foothillscommunityplayers.com

The 11th Annual Santa Mouse Christmas House is sponsored by Blount County Arts and Crafts Guild (a nonprofit organization). The show offers unique, one of a kind handcrafted items made by 50 well known artisans from the area. There will be Christmas gifts and ornaments, holiday home décor, fine art paintings, prints and cards, exceptional one of a kind beaded and sterling jewelry, wood turnings, pottery, clay figurines, handmade soaps and creams, unique gourd creations, wearable and knit items, plus much more. Enter to win a Smoky Mountain Getaway raffle for $1 which includes a two night stay in the Smokies, two tickets to Dollywood and a basket full of gifts from the guild.

Admission and parking for the event are free.
December 3-5, 2015, Thursday and Friday, 10am – 6pm and Saturday, 10am – 3pm.
Maryville College Alumni Gym, 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37801.
For more information go online to www.blountartsandcrafts.com.