Calendar of Events

Sunday, December 13 at 8:30 & 11:00 AM
A service of Music and Readings by the Parish Adult Choir with the Brasswinds Quintet

Thursday, December 24 ~ Christmas Eve at 5:00 PM and 10:30 PM
Choral Masterworks for the season presented by the Parish Adult Choir and Chamber Orchestra

Church Street United Methodist Church, 900 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-524-3048, www.churchstreetumc.org

Free Concert

Building on the success of last year’s Community Church Christmas, The Choirs and ringers of the Community Church once again join with members of the Knoxville Symphony to present a holiday concert of carols, orchestral works, and sing-alongs to inspire and delight. This area’s largest Christmas celebration is offered free to the community and surrounding areas.

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

Each Second Sunday of the month at 2pm, docents offer free guided tours of Higher Ground, Currents, and traveling exhibitions to the public. In order to reach a broader audience the KMA offers Spanish speaking tours once a month at 3pm.

Additionally, the KMA will host FREE drop-in art activities for families. A local artist will be on-site to lead hands-on art activities between 1pm and 4pm on the second Sunday of each month.

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM, Sunday, 1-5PM. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org

Step back in time to a celebration of Christmas in ages past. Historic Ramsey House will hold its Annual Candlelight Tour on Sunday, December 13th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy holiday treats, Christmas carols, and tours of the beautifully decorated, candlit historic home. We are sure that Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting with gifts for the little ones as well. Admission is free, but donations are much appreciated.

Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org

In celebration of the season, Home Federal Bank invites the public to enjoy its Christmas gift to the community – two free screenings of “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the historic Tennessee Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 13.

The film will be shown at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., and doors will open one hour prior to each screening. The event is free, and no ticket is required. Seating is limited to the theater’s capacity. Convenient, free parking is available in the State Street garage, 520 State Street.
As a bonus, moviegoers will may also pick up $2 discount coupons for the City of Knoxville’s Holidays on Ice open-air skating rink on Market Square, also sponsored by the bank.
Released in 1946 and starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, “It’s a Wonderful Life” is a bittersweet comedy/drama about George Bailey, a compassionate but debt-ridden manager of a bank in typical small-town America, and the angel that helps him realize his importance in the world. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards and ranks No. 1 on the American Film Institute’s “100 Most Inspiring Films of All Time” list.
The Tennessee Theatre is located at 604 S. Gay St. in downtown Knoxville. Patrons with special needs should contact the Tennessee Theatre in advance at 865-684-1200.
For more information about the event, visit http://www.homefederalbanktn.com.
About Home Federal Bank of Tennessee

With Tricia Bateman
Drop in any time from 5-7pm and plan to stay about an hour. Cost is $12: Reserve your spot HERE (recommended) or come with $12 cash: http://www.thecentralcollective.com/new-products/diy-screenprinted-graphic-prints-with-tricia-bateman

Turn your simple t-shirt into a statement piece. You bring a t-shirt, tote, pillow, scarf or any tight knit fabric item to print on. Designer Tricia Bateman will supply prepared screens, inks and instruction so you can make your own prints. Prepared patterns will include a range of hand drawn geometric shapes that can be mixed and matched with a free-form printing style to create a design as abstract or representative as you can imagine. You'll have a one of a kind holiday gift ... assuming you don't want to keep it for yourself. Tricia Bateman is a local professional designer and amateur printmaker. You may know her work as the art director at the Knoxville Mercury.

The Central Collective, 923 N. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-236-1590, info@thecentralcollective.com, www.thecentralcollective.com

Join playwright and author Lisa Soland at TKD for a holiday reading and book signing ... Thump, Written by Lisa Soland and Illustrations by Karah D. Tull.

Meet the Author for a Public Reading & Signing! A writer sits at her desk, trying to write, when she hears a noise from down the hall. Is it the nightmare she imagines, or an opportunity to experience God's grace in the palm of her hand? "Thump" is a true-life testimony of the miracles that surround us each day. Lisa Soland is a renowned playwright, with plays Waiting, Cabo San Lucas, Truth Be Told, The Name Game, and The Man in the Gray Suit & Other Plays, all published internationally by Samuel French Inc. With over 40 international publications in all, her work can also be found in “best of” anthologies published by French, Smith & Kraus, Applause Books and Dramatic Publishing. Her book The Writer’s Motivation has inspired countless writers to fill the blank page. Ms. Soland has produced and/or directed over 80 theatrical productions and play readings, 55 of which have been original, and founded The All Original Playwright Workshop where she works as Artistic Director and teacher, producing workshops throughout the United States and online. She had the privilege of returning to her alma mater, Florida State University, to head up the MFA playwriting program, and now enjoys teaching in the drama departments at both Maryville College and Pellissippi State in Tennessee.

At Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 317 N. Gay Street. Info: 865/544-1999, info@theatreknoxville.com, www.theatreknoxville.com

The Nativity Pageant, a professionally directed pantomime drama, combines a cast of over 90, moving narration, realistic sets, authentic costumes, and live animals to create a beautiful and powerful presentation of the Christmas story. Music is provided by a 200 voice choir, accompanied by a 20-member orchestra. The one-hour performance starts in darkness. Please be sure to arrive early to avoid having to find seats in the dark. Children are welcome at the family-friendly performance.

Show Times: Saturday December 12 - 3:00PM
Sunday December 13 - 3:00PM
Monday December 14 - 7:00PM

Ticket Prices: Free Admission

Location: Knoxville Civic Coliseum, The Nativity Pageant of Knoxville, Phone: (865) 579-5323
http://knoxvillecoliseum.com/events/2015-nativity-pageant

Mabry-Hazen House invites you to join us for our Annual Christmas Tours. Rooms will be decorated by museum staff and volunteers. Jane Van Ryan, author of The Seduction of Miss Evelyn Hazen, will be available to sign copies of a newly released second edition of her book. The new edition, artfully produced by Robin Easter Design, features a history of the Mabry-Hazen family, photographs, and a family tree.

Christmas Tours are scheduled for Saturday, December 12th from 5-8pm and Sunday, December 13th from 2-5pm. The event is free of charge and light refreshments will be served. Donations are encouraged.

Built in 1858, The Mabry-Hazen House is strategically located on the highest hill east of downtown Knoxville with spacious views in all directions. The home was occupied and defended by both armies during the Civil War. It housed three generations of the same family for 130 years; the museum showcases one of the largest original family collections in America. Your attendance and donations will help support the museum's mission to preserve and educate the public about an important part of East Tennessee history.

Mabry-Hazen House, 1711 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37915. Information: 865-522-8661, www.mabryhazen.com

The Knoxville Gay Men's Chorus is pleased to announce that they will be presenting their celebration of the holidays with the “Christmas Comes Anew” concert. The KGMC has planned a music fest featuring both traditional carols and secular holiday themes. The concert will be held at the Bijou Theater on December 12, 8 PM and December 13, 2 PM.

The Knoxville Gay Men's Chorus was begun in 2012 and has grown from fifteen members to more than fifty in the last three years. Several new members have been welcomed this season. Each member of the group spends time in weekly rehearsals, as well as dedicating personal time to learning and memorizing a full evening of music to share. The group is organized as a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Christmas concert this year will be the first performance under the direction of the new artistic director, Dr. Alan Stevens. The chorus will also feature two smaller ensembles, “Choral Fixation” and “Latest Edition”. Highlights for the performance include arrangements of "O Come, All Ye Faithful", "The First Noel" and "Still, Still, Still". The second act includes "Mele Kalikimaka", "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "Jingle Bells”. Within the scope of the concert are traditional Christmas Carols, celebrations of warmth and winter and light-hearted numbers to warm the hearts and spirit of the audience.

The cost for the concert is $18 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased through the KGMC website at http://www.knoxgmc.org or through the Bijou Theater website at http://www.knoxbijou.com/. At the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Info: info@knoxgmc.org

Dates: December 11, 7:30 p.m., December 12, 2:30 p.m., December 13, 2:30 p.m.

A Christmas Comedy for the Whole Family! Written by Barbara Robinson, Co-produced with the Wordplayers. In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids — probably the most inventively awful children in history. You won’t believe the mayhem, and the fun, that ensues when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head-on! Tickets are: $12/Adults, $10/Youth (13-17), $8/Children (12 and under). Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at www.wordplayers.org.

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

Tiger Lily Theatre Company is pleased to present Henrik Ibsen’s timeless play “A Doll’s House.” Reimagined against a post-depression American backdrop, this this production of Ibsen’s most famous play highlights the timelessness of Nora’s struggle against the confines of societal norms and a marriage that is not what it seems. Nora and Torvald Helmer believe they are happily married and on the brink of a blissful new phase of life: Torvald has been promoted to bank manager and their money worries are over. But Nora has a secret debt, incurred with good intentions and a forged signature, and with her husband's new power comes the threat of blackmail.

Featuring a cast of local actors, this production will take place at Broadway Academy of Performing Arts, 706 N. Broadway St, for one weekend only. Parking is available at the rear of Broadway Academy on Lamar St.

Tiger Lily Theatre is dedicated to furthering opportunities for women in the Knoxville arts community. Through the performance of both classical and contemporary works, we provide performance, directing, writing and design opportunities while bringing impassioned and engaging theatre to our audience. Knoxville’s first women’s theatre, Tiger Lily Theatre was recently selected to represent the state of Tennessee in the 2016 Southeastern Theatre Conference Community Theatre Festival Competition. Tiger Lily currently produces two performances per season, including the series of short, original works in the spring. We consider it our duty to provide a consistent venue for emerging playwrights, particularly those in the Knoxville area. We are always accepting submissions for our short play production via email at tigerlilytheatre@yahoo.com.

Friday, December 11th at 8pm
Saturday, December 12th at 8pm
Sunday, December 13th at 2pm

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students. For reservations, message us at https://www.facebook.com/events/189468704730920/ or email tigerlilytheatre@yahoo.com.