Calendar of Events

Presented by ORNL Federal Credit Union. Knoxville's largest wine, brew & food sampling event, plus three live bands! (Regular price: $65; Zoo & ORNL FCU members: $60) Details TBA!

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

Join us for a daylong series of classes to learn about natural dying on Saturday, August 13, 2016 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. This symposium is for both the crafter and gardener, as you will learn how to grow plants that produce natural dyes and how to dye natural fiber. Participants will get an opportunity to dye some fibers during the program. Unique textiles and choice plants that produce natural dyes will also be available for sale. All participants will receive one plant and seed to grow your own natural dye at home. Lunch is included.

Cost: Garden member $50/nonmember $60, price includes lunch and break refreshments.
Saturday, August 13, 2016 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
To register online visit tiny.utk.edu/naturaldye.
UT Gardens, Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-7151, http://utgardens.tennessee.edu

Ninth Annual Irish Fest On the Hill at Immaculate Conception Church

Saturday, August 13th
4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Live Irish Music, Irish Food & Beer, Irish Dancers, Celtic Goods, Irish Desserts,
Silent Auction, Kids Activities, Church Tours

icknoxville.org, Immaculate Conception Church, 414 Vine Ave.

Grab your adult & join WDVX for live music from the Badd Hatters!

Kidstuff is a show for kids and the kid at heart. On the second Saturday of every month, local musician Sean McCollough hosts a free live show in the Knoxville Visitor Center with great musical acts and an eclectic mix of children's music.

WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-544-1029, www.wdvx.com

Rock Hits of the 90's is the Summer Season show for School of Rock, Knoxville, featuring performances by our Rock 101 group and a full show by our Performance Program kids! Come watch us grunge through songs from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Cranberries, Black Crowes, Smashing Pumpkins, & and TONS of other 90's greats!!!

August 13 at The Open Chord, 8502 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, 37919 Special all ages $7 Matinee show featuring an awesome, 90's themed lunch menu! 12:00Noon. Evening show: 7:30. $8 advance tickest, $10 night of show.
knoxville.schoolofrock.com, openchordmusic.com

On Monday, August 8 in remembrance of the Eighth of August, the date known throughout Tennessee history as Emancipation Day, the Beck Cultural Exchange Center will celebrate its Second Annual Eighth of August Jubilee. Free, all day, at Chilhowee Park! Featuring R&B singer Alvin Garrett, comedian Spanky Brown, and more! The Eighth of August is an occasion to not only to reflect on a pivotal point in American History, but also a tremendous opportunity for families, friends and neighbors to come together in a community-wide Family Reunion.

Info: 865.524.8461, BeckCenter@BeckCenter.net, www.BeckCenter.net

What is it about 'good' music that strikes such a deep chord with us - no matter where it comes from? Is it the genre, the beat, the instruments, the notes, the voice or something else? Exploring answers to this question has been a rewarding 20+ year journey for Karthick Iyer, culminating in the creation of his own unique style of music called IndoSoul. An electric violin, a mridangam, an acoustic guitar, bass and drums along with vocals form the core of the band. Often seen collaborating with diverse musicians, the band breaks down superficial barriers between genres, instruments, cultures, languages to bring out deep commonalities that define IndoSoul.

$25.00 Adult (Age 16 & up) / $15.00 Student (with valid student ID) / $5.00 Child (Age 15 & under) plus applicable fees

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com, www.ticketmaster.com

R&M Tribute Entertainment presents Elvis Tribute Show celebrating the 39th death anniversary of the King of Rock N’ Roll at the historical Grove Theater. The Grove Theater is located at 123 Randolph Road, Oak Ridge, TN. Reserve admission is $20 and general admission is $15.00. Tickets can be purchase at the door at 6:30 PM. At the conclusion of the show a light reception will be served as well as a meet & greet. ETA’s will be available to take photos and sign scarves. For more information and/or to reserve seats contact Missy at (865) 684-6082 or tribute.entertainment@yahoo.com.

Three Elvis Tribute Artists will be providing tributes to the King of Rock N’ Roll. Each Elvis Tribute Artist will be performing a full stage concert style performance.

Lou Vuto is from Pigeon Forge, TN. Lou has been headlining in Pigeon Forge, TN for over 20 years. He has entertained thousands of tourists over the past years. Lou will be performing a‘70’s concert stage style performance at The Grove Theater.

Ronnie Miller is originally from Knoxville, TN. He is a multi-award winning, country and gospel entertainer, singer, and performer with over 15 years of experience in the music business. Ronnie has won several local and national singing awards in Country and Gospel music. He is also an Elvis Tribute Artists that was inducted into National Elvis Organizations. He will be performing Elvis gospel.

DJ Phillips is from Knoxville, TN. DJ has been an Elvis Tribute Artist since the young age of 16 years old. He has entertained locally as well as on Carnival cruise ship.

Brandon E is from Athens, TN. Brandon grew up surrounded by all of the music Elvis loved so much; blues, country, rock and gospel. Brandon developed a love for Elvis and his music at an early age. He has performed Elvis tributes in many venues all over the Southeast. Brandon has won many awards and accolades in his many years as an Elvis Tribute Artist.

A portion of the show proceeds will be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Orange Poppies - Tue, 8/23/2016, 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Uncorked
Knoxville Nights - Fri, 8/26/2016, 7:00 - 10:00 PM - Quaker Steak and Lube - Sevierville

Wine & Canvas: Knoxville, TN, 865-356-9179, http://www.wineandcanvas.com/knoxville-tn.html

Assemblage artist Linda Williams McCune, graduate of the University of Tennessee, is an artist with a long and impressive resume, and her recent work will be on display at Rose Center in Morristown through the month of August, with an artist reception on Friday, August 19 at 6:30pm as part of the Rose Center’s Groovy, Far Out, Awesome 40th Birthday Disco Party.

McCune received her Bachelors of Fine Arts from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and her M.F.A. from the University of South Carolina at Columbia.
McCune abandoned early success as an abstract painter to explore mixed-media sculpture. Her assemblage work is usually connected to place and family.

This exhibit is a “homecoming” for the artist. Mrs. McCune was one of the original founding members of the Rose Center. She helped create the Mountain Makins Festival, which was recently named the Best Festival in the Southeast. Admission to the Rose Center is free. Regular gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm. Some evenings offer extended hours until 7pm. Rose Center is located at 442 W. Second North Street in Morristown. Please call the Rose Center office at 423-581-4330 for details. More information on the artist is available at her website: www.lindawilliamsmccune.com

Featuring 30 paintings from members of the Knoxville Watercolor Society who live in and around Knoxville. Members are juried into the KWS. The Knoxville Watercolor Society was formed in 1963 to educate its members, as well as the community, to the understanding of watercolor as a significant art form. In this exhibit you will view watercolors by members of the KWS, many who have achieved regional and national acclaim.

The public is invited to an exhibition reception on August 7, 2-4 PM.

Free admission! 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

Join us for a memorable tour of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Sam Venable. 2 Days Only, Saturday August 6 and Saturday October 15.

All tours depart from the GSM Heritage Center,Townsend, TN at 9:30 am.
Tour is 3 1/2 - 4 hours. Tours will run "rain or shine"

Join author, columnist, humorist and naturalist Sam Venable on a trip from the Heritage Center to Newfound Gap, via the Little River valley, Metcalf Bottoms,
a brief swing through Elkmont and then over to the Sugarlands and up the mountain
to the site of FDR's famous speech when the park was dedicated. Sam's tour will highlight points of interest along the way, especially as they relate to the forests, fish and wildlife of the park. In addition, he will discuss the life and career of
an old family friend who was born and raised in the Sugarlands.

A fifth-generation Southern Appalachian, Sam Venable is a retired columnist for the Knoxville News Sentinel. He majored in forestry and wildlife management at the University of Tennessee. He is the author of 12 books, including the acclaimed "Mountain Hands: A Portrait of Southern Appalachia" as well as the whimsical "How To Tawlk and Rite Good." Sam regularly entertains audiences as a standup comedian, often featuring mountain heritage themes.

$60 per person. Advance reservations required. Call 865-448-8838 for reservations
Mon - Fri 10 am - 5 pm
Limited to 17 Guests per Tour.

Tours depart from the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend, 3/4 mile east of traffic light at the Highway 321 and 73 intersection towards the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Townsend, TN. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM. Information: 865-448-0044, www.gsmheritagecenter.org