Calendar of Events

Special educational programs focusing on all things Hogwarts. (Included with admission)

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

A memory for a lifetime. The best way to experience Cades Cove is with the storyteller himself, Bill Landry. Limited opportunities to join Bill Landry of "The Heartland Series" fame for a wonderful personal guided trip around Cades Cove. Bill will share stories, tales and adventures while touring Cades Cove. $60 per person. Advance reservations required. Limit of 17 guests per tour. Hurry, seats are limited. Call 865-448-8838 for reservations Mon - Fri 10 am - 5 pm

Upcoming Bill Landry Cades Cove tour dates:
Saturday July 16 @ 9:30 am
Saturday August 20 @ 9:30 am
Saturday September 3 @ 9:30 am
Saturday October 22 @ 9:30 am
Saturday October 22 @ 2:30 pm

Tours depart from the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend. Tour is approximately 4 hours. Bill Landry Cades Cove tours will run rain or shine.

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, 3/4 mile east of traffic light at the Highway 321 and 73 intersection towards the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Townsend, TN. Hours: M-Sa 10-5. Information: 865-448-0044, www.gsmheritagecenter.org

Come one, come all to another horrifying Terror in the Woods. On July 16th, we will be resurrecting the demon known as Pumpkinhead to bring pure terror to the woods of Ijams. Join us for a night of horror and scares if you are brave enough to head out onto the haunted trails with Dead Man’s Farm. We will be showing a double feature of Pumpkinhead and Pumpkinhead 2 with a special guest appearance from the director of Pumpkinhead 2, Jeff Burr (who also directed Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 and From A Whisper to a Scream.) Food trucks, beer garden, and other amazing vendors will be on site for the event to add to the horror of the night. Cost is $15 to enter. You can buy your tickets early at Brown Paper Tickets. Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets to sit on the lawn. No coolers or pets allowed at this event. The movies are rated R so it is at the parents discretion if you would like to bring your children.

Presented by Ijams Nature Center, Knoxville Horror Film Fest, and Dead Man’s Farm – Haunted House.

More events at http://ijams.org/events/. Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Grounds and trails open during daylight hours. Call for Visitor Center hours. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Come join us for a class on pine needle basketry. Local artisan Tonya Dockery will be teaching the class, which is $15.00 and includes materials. Call the museum or stop by to register. Bring a bag lunch. Drinks are available for purchase at the museum.

Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, 576 Hwy 360, Vonore, TN 37885. Hours: M-Sa 9-5, Su 12-5. Information: 423-884-6246, www.sequoyahmuseum.org

Clean out your closet! Clean out your garage! Clean out your attic and basement! De-clutter your life! Furniture, Household items, Pots & Pans, Tools, Children's Toys; Bake Sale and Hamburgers/Hot Dogs. All Proceeds benefit the Tennessee Children's Dance Ensemble.

At the Earth Fare parking lot Bearden. Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble: 865-584-9636, www.tcdedance.org

Knoxville Children’s Theatre will present “Legally Blonde: The Musical, Jr.,” a version of the hit Broadway musical specially adapted for children and families, and based on the popular MGM film. The play will be performed July 15 - 31, Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM; Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM; Sundays at 3 PM.

Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage by glittery pink storm! “Legally Blonde:The Musical, Jr.” follows Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's high school boyfriend, Warner, dumps her and heads to Harvard, claiming she's not "serious" enough, Elle takes matters into her own hands. As Elle begins outsmarting her peers, she realizes that law may be her natural calling after all. Songs from the junior version include “Serious,” “Bend And Snap,” “Daughter of Delta Nu,” “Chip On My Shoulder,” “Omigod You Guys,” and “Legally Blonde.” The play is performed by 21 talented young actors, from ages 12 to 17. The play is directed by KCT Academy Director Dennis E. Perkins. Paul Jones serves as Musical Director.

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

The Knoxville Museum of Art presents a powerful exhibition by the Central High School National Art Honor Society students to bring awareness of the problem of human trafficking. The exhibition contains 15 artworks created under the instruction of teachers Phyllis Ball and Val Sigmon. The exhibition runs through July 31 and then moves to the Knox County Schools Office at the Andrew Johnson Building.

Human Trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation shall include, at a minimum, the exploitation of the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labor or services, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude or the removal of organs. Cases of human trafficking have been reported in all 50 U.S. States. Almost every country in the world is affected by trafficking, whether as a country of origin, transit or destination for victims. Human trafficking is the third largest international crime industry (behind illegal drugs and arms trafficking). National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888

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

Summer 2016 stage production of Big River directed by Leann Dickson. The Tony-Award Winning, Broadway musical based on Mark Twain’s classic novel will be performed: July 15th @ 7:30 p.m., July 16th @ 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., & July 17th @ 3:00 p.m.

Twain’s timeless classic sweeps us down the Mississippi as Huck discovers that Jim, a runaway slave, is a true friend. Huck has a pure heart, but because of his culture where slavery is the norm, he has an ill-trained conscience. In the struggle between his heart and conscience, Husk’s pure heart prevails. Propelled by an award-winning score from Roger Miller, the “King of the Road,” Huck’s journey toward enlightenment provides a brilliantly theatrical celebration, carrying a strong message which is anti-slavery and anti-racism. (Suggested for ages 12+)

TICKETS: Adults - $21.50; Seniors/Students - $17.50; Groups of 12 or more - $15.50 (arranged in advance by calling 865.684.1200). Tickets available online at www.wordplayers.org, www.knoxbijou.com and at the door.

At the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-539-2490.

The Tennessee Stage Company presents its 26th Anniversary summer Shakespeare Festival, featuring the comedy Merry Wives of Windsor and the tragedy King Lear, alternating Thursday to Sunday evenings at 7:00 PM on the Market Square Stage. Shakespeare on the Square annually features two of the magnificent plays of Williams Shakespeare, comedies, tragedies and histories, rotated nightly outdoors on Market Square in the heart of downtown Knoxville. A blanket or a lawn chair is all you need to view these performances. While we perform with no admission charge for general seating, we do appreciate your donations – we pass a basket nightly and we suggest a $10 donation per person. Special VIP seating is available on the Square for $15. The indoor matinees (Sunday, July 24 & 31, 2:00 PM) at the Scruffy City Hall are $10. One additional performance on July 25 at 6:30 PM takes place at the Blount County Public Library.

Merry Wives of Windsor Features one of Shakespeare’s funniest and most unique characters, the dissolute knight Sir John Falstaff. This play was purportedly written at the command of Queen Elizabeth who demanded that Shakespeare write a play showing “Falstaff in love!” In what may be the original sitcom, Falstaff attempts to court two women at the same time behind their husbands backs, but the fat knight is no match for our fiery heroines who give him his comeuppance. “Let us everyone go home, and laugh this sport o’re by a country fire.”
July 14, 16, 22, 24, 28, 30, Aug. 5, 7, 11, 13 - 7:00 pm nightly outdoors on Market Square

King Lear of Britain, aging and weary from his years of rule decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters and lay down the burden of governing. But when his youngest daughter, Cordelia, does not show the obsequiousness he sought he grows furious and turns his back on her, dividing her portion between his two older daughters, Regan and Goneril. He only slowly realizes - and too late - these two daughters were not sincere in their protestations of undying adoration and that love is found in actions, not in words. “How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless child.”
July 15, 17, 21, 23, 29, 31, Aug. 4, 6, 12, 14 - 7:00 pm nightly outdoors on Market Square

King Lear is directed by Julianna Sanderson and Merry Wives of Windsor is directed by Jennifer Alldredge and Tom Parkhill.

Shakespeare on the Square productions are performed on a rough replica of the new Globe Theatre in London (a reconstruction of Shakespeare’s original theater). The plays are presented in the timeless style of Elizabethan theatrical presentations. The Tennessee Stage Company encourages our audiences to spend an evening on the Square: do a little shopping, have a nice dinner, see the play and maybe stop by a pub afterward. All of this and more is available on Market Square nightly. So come early and see the Square! Tennessee Stage Company: 865-546-4280, www.tennesseestage.com

Tevye, an affable dairyman, must cope with the strong wills of his three eldest daughters - each of whom wish to defy tradition and marry for love – while also attempting to maintain his family’s culture and faith as outside influences of Tsarist Russia encroach upon his little village. Touching audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty, this show is a staple of musical theatre, cutting across barriers of race, class, nationality, and religion.

Showtimes
Fri Jul 8, 2016 | 8:00PM
Sat Jul 9, 2016 | 8:00PM
Thu Jul 14, 2016 | 8:00PM
Fri Jul 15, 2016 | 8:00PM
Sat Jul 16, 2016 | 8:00PM
Sun Jul 17, 2016 | 2:00PM
Fri Jul 22, 2016 | 8:00PM
Sat Jul 23, 2016 | 8:00PM
Sun Jul 24, 2016 | 2:00PM

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

Artists from the greater Maryville area are creating artwork to honor our country and show appreciation for the freedom we enjoy because of those who protect us. Stop by Vienna Coffee House and enjoy some wonderful artwork from local artisans!

Customers will have the opportunity from July 2 through July 9 to vote for their favorite artwork.

Vienna Coffee House, 212 College St, Maryville, TN 37804. Phone: 865-980-8282

"Home" - a Mixed Media Exhibition by Regional Artists and Selections from the Permanent Collection
Featuring International Artists including Henri Matisse, Georges Rouault, Salvador Dali and many others.

Artists Reception: Friday Evening, July 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Gallery Talk at 5:30 PM
The event is free and open to the public. Bring your friends and family!

Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tu-F 9-5, Sa-M 1-4. Information: 865-482-1441, www.oakridgeartcenter.org