Calendar of Events

Backpacker Magazine's Get Out More Tour – July 25, 6:30 p.m. – It's your opportunity to learn from a trail expert – Randy Propster. The pages of Backpacker Magazine come to life, with trail-tested tips for preparing for and enjoying your adventures. The 75-minute interactive media presentation even allows time to ask your own questions. You'll love the info, inspiration, and motivation to Get Out More!

Mast General Store, 402 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN · (865) 546-1336

It’s your opportunity to learn from a trail expert – Randy Propster. The pages of Backpacker Magazine come to life, with trail-tested tips for preparing for and enjoying your adventures. The 75-minute interactive media presentation even allows time to ask your own questions. You’ll love the info, inspiration, and motivation to Get Out More!

Mast General Store, 402 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-546-1336, www.mastgeneralstore.com/knoxville

"As good luck would have it," the library will feature a live performance of the Shakespearean comedy, “The Merry Wives of Windsor” (Act III, Scene V), in the air-conditioned main gallery at the Blount County Public Library. This comedy, appropriate for all ages, is sponsored by the Blount County Friends of the Library. The production is appropriate for families and for all ages. Tom Parkhill, Executive Director of the Tennessee Stage Company, says, “We always look forward to performances at the Blount County Public Library because the audience is so receptive and appreciative.” “Merry Wives,” performed 1950’s-style for this production, is the tale of a broke, scheming knight, Sir John Falstaff who attempts to cozy up to two lovely women to get at their husbands' money. His plan backfires, however, when the women join forces against him and hatch a plan of their own to turn the tables on Falstaff. From his hideout in a basket of dirty laundry to his ill-fated disguise as an old woman, Falstaff’s luck turns from bad to worse when the women tell their husbands about their secret plot for revenge. Throw in a star-crossed young couple, a host of militant fairies, and two men who can’t keep their colors straight and the result is a comedy of Shakespearean magnitude. Nothing compares to the magic of a live theatre performance, and this family-friendly production is sure to entertain the young and young at heart. Families are encouraged to bring children to introduce them to William Shakespeare’s writing presented in the format of acting – as the Bard himself intended for his plays to be experienced. You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to see a professional stage company in an informal environment, and admission is free!

Blount County Public Library, 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville, TN. Information: 865-982-0981, www.blountlibrary.org. Tennessee Stage Company: 865-546-4280, www.tennesseestage.com

ENCORE, an exhibition of the work of 11 graduates from the University of Tennessee School of Art living in Nashville, TN opens Friday, July 15. Exhibiting artists are: Jodi Hays, Rob Matthews, Sterling Goller-Brown, Brandon Donahue, Briena Harmening, Jonathan Lisenby, Mary Addison Hackett, David King, Lakesha Moore, Lain York, and Terry Thacker.

Closing Reception to be held on Sunday, August 28th 1:00-4:00 pm - Artists will be present

Summer Hours (through Tuesday, August 16): Tues, Thurs & Fri - 12-5 PM

School Hours (starting Wednesday, August 17): Mon-Fri - 10 AM - 5 PM

Ewing Gallery, 1715 Volunteer Blvd on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-3200, www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu

The Town of Farragut Arts Council presents Mary Agnes Schaefer as the featured artist for July and August. Located at the Farragut Town Hall, her exhibit features quilt squares painted on canvas.

Schaefer's featured painted quilt squares are smaller in size and suitable to be hung inside. Typical quilt squares are not fabric but are quilt square images painted on prepared surfaces to be hung outside on sides of buildings, business establishments, barns, homes. They also appear on routes through communities to be seen from highways or back roads. Quilt square trails is a movement across the United States and includes one in Tennessee called the Appalachian Quilt Square Trail (www.vacationaqt.com). The quilt squares on this trail represent patterns that were used in quilts pieced by our ancestors as well as modern day designs. Some of these quilt squares are quite large and can be seen from a great distance. Schaefer hopes to encourage the creation of a Farragut Quilt Square Trail in our community.

The Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Dr, Farragut, TN 37934. Hours: M-F 8 AM - 5 PM. Information: 865-966-7057, www.townoffarragut.org

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

Our exhibit features the work of quilters Melissa Everett and Emily Doane. Melissa describes her quilting in this way: "I started quilting in 2011, after my first son was born. I wanted to make him something he could have forever. The obsession just snowballed from there. In 2012, I opened my Etsy shop, Cycling Jane's Closet, and through it met Emily Doane. Emily, whose work is also featured in this exhibition, invited me to a Knoxville Modern Quilt Guild meeting. That meeting, i joined the guild. I have continued to be an active member and in 2014 became the president. I've enjoyed the creativity, inspiration and education I've gained from the other members. My work is somewhat all over the map. I love trying new techniques, taking classes and learning how others approach the craft. I am a self-taught quilter, learning the craft form other bloggers. My grandmothers were seamstresses and made clothing, but only a great-grandmother, whom I never met, was a quilter. It has been such a healthy outlet for me while staying at home to raise my two boys. This is my first solo exhibition and you can see my growth and exploration of styles throughout the pieces showcased."

On display at Westminister Presbyterian Church, 6500 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919. Info: (865) 584-3957 or www.wpcknox.org.

Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM

Rusted Beings: attachments to survival for life, oxidations marked by the passing of generations clinging to a physical space that blinds reality, where we evaded the basic needs of human beings.

Please join us for an artist reception for First Friday, August 5, 5:00 to 9:00 PM

HoLa Hora Latina, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 112, Knoxville, TN 37902. Gallery hours: M-F 1-5 PM. Information: 865-335-3358, www.holahoralatina.org

"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

Bird Feeder Gallery's thematic focus for July, 1-31 is Diversity: the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas, etc.

Opening reception will be the second Friday, July 8th, 6-9 and will also have spoken word/poetry hosted by Rose Porter.
The Birdhouse, Bird Feeder Gallery, 800 N. Fourth Ave. Please check website for open hours. birdhouseknoxville.com.

The Shelby Cobra replica was 3D-printed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. After being unveiled by President Obama and Vice President Biden in January 2015, the Cobra traveled the U.S. and was exhibited in Europe. The Cobra will be on display at AMSE through July except for its expected appearance Monday, July 4, in the Farragut Independence Day Parade. Researchers printed the Shelby Cobra at DOE’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at ORNL using the Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) machine, which can manufacture strong, lightweight composite parts without the need for tooling.

Website: http://web.ornl.gov/sci/manufacturing/shelby/
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXvIMRklWiM

American Museum of Science & Energy, 300 S. Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: M-Sa 9-5, Su 1-5. Information: 865-576-3200, www.amse.org

Both artists add a hint of whimsy to their works! Cheryl Lin Tarrant works in digital arts, iphoneography, mixed media, and acrylic. Visit her website at http://www.distressedtextures.net/cheryltarrant.

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