Calendar of Events

Stamping out art: Community invited to meet Maryville College artist Dr. Carl Gombert

The excitement is building at the Gallery at Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church for the opening reception for artist Dr. Carl Gombert. The community is invited to meet the artist this Sunday, September 25 at 12:15 pm. Dr. Gombert’s gallery talk will follow the reception. ORUUC is located at 809 Oak Ridge Turnpike in Oak Ridge. There is no cost to attend.

Dr. Gombert, who is also a professor of Art at Maryville College, is being commissioned to do a large kaleidoscope mural on a wall of the church Social Hall. His exhibit consists of rubber stamped decorative pieces that have been Gombert’s focus for the last several years. Visually alluring, his creations consist of applying small rubber stamp images that become the building blocks of his work. These varied images are combined into ever widening shapes. The results, in both black and white and color prints, are not always what they seem. “They’re a lot more improvisational than they look. They look like they’re incredibly planned out – all I can really tell you is that they start with an image in the middle that’s vaguely round and then will get bigger and bigger. I just try to make decisions that don’t reckon,” said Dr. Gombert.

Gombert will display his work at the Gallery at ORUUC through October. Hours are Monday – Thursday, 9 am to 3 pm. and Sunday 9:30 am to 1 pm. For more information call ORUUC at (865) 483-6761. To learn more about the artist go on line to http://www.carlgombert.com/.

The sessions are open to any and all who wish to play and are hosted by Vance Thompson. Bring your axe and sit in, or just have a seat on one of the comfy couches and take it all in. It's free either way.

Sundays, 4-6 PM

Located in the Black Box of The Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Knoxville Jazz Orchestra: 865-573-3226, www.knoxjazz.org

Part of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s 2016-2017 Chamber Classics Series, which marks the KSO’s 81st season.

The 2016-17 Chamber Classics series will open on Sunday, September 25 with music of Mozart & Haydn, conducted by James Fellenbaum and featuring two KSO soloists: Gordon Tsai, violin and Kathryn Gawne, viola. Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” Overture will open the program, followed by Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante and Haydn’s Symphony No. 104, known as “London.”

At the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Tickets and information: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

More information to come!

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Hours: Gardens open daily from dawn to dusk. Information: 865-862-8717, www.knoxgarden.org

Summer Concert Series!

September 25 - Frog and Toad's Dixie Quartet

Doors open at 4 PM, music starts at 5 PM. Cost is $5 per person. 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

The University of Tennessee School of Music is excited to announce the first installment of this year's Ready for the World Music Series on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center. Cultural exhibits, displays, and a reception will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the lobby, followed by a musical presentation at 2:00 p.m. in the Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall.

For this program centered on the music of Majestic Poland, our special guest artists will include the Polish violinist Andrzej Grabiec, Distinguished Professor of Violin at the University of Houston and prizewinner of some of the most prestigious international violin competitions. Joining him will be our new UT faculty pianist, Dr. Igor Lipinski, and UT voice professor, Lorraine DiSimone.

The University of Tennessee's Ready for the World Music Series brings renowned artists to perform and talk about musical styles and literature from diverse regions around the world. Faculty and guest artists will discuss the classical music traditions from each of those regions; followed by a performance of representative samples. Each program is designed to demonstrate the rich musical influences each of these regions have had on the traditions of western classical music. Also included will be exhibits by artists, a display of cultural artifacts and information, as well as refreshments that represent the culinary diversity of the regions.

We are excited with our lineup of exhibitors this year which include the local Polish artists: Marta Goebel, Anna Rykaczewska, in addition to Cultural Exhibits from the Polish community of East Tennessee.

The Ready for the World Music Series is made possible through our generous sponsors which include: the Haines-Morris Endowment, the University of Tennessee College of Arts and Sciences, the University of Tennessee School of Music, UT Multicultural Student Life, the UT Libraries, HoLa (Hora Latina), and the UT Confucius Institute.

For more information, visit music.utk.edu/rftw or contact Dr. Miroslav Hristov at hristov@utk.edu or 865-974-7535.

Children representing a broad spectrum of the performing arts, including classical and contemporary music, drama, and storytelling will join the internationally acclaimed Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble in a one-hour performance designed to delight and inspire audiences of all ages. Adult tickets are $7.00, children’s/student tickets are just one penny! Tickets are available through TCDE in advance, or at the gate on the day of the performance.

At the Amphitheater at World’s Fair Park, 525 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Contact: Irena Linn, 865-584-9636, tcdedance@gmail.com, http://www.tcdedance.org/

On Sunday, September 25, 2016, children under age 12 living in Knox County will be admitted to the zoo for one penny with a paying adult. This promotion cannot be combined with any other coupon or discount and is valid only on 09/25/16.

Open to students outside of Knox County? NO

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

The Public Cinema exists to share vital works of contemporary international and American cinema—works that might otherwise be unseen or overlooked by Knoxville audiences. Many of the films we screen are discoveries from the festival circuit; some will be Tennessee or regional premieres. Whatever we screen, our only agenda is to create a space for cinema as an art form and to promote discussion among discerning moviegoers. www.publiccinema.org

Chevalier
INTERNATIONAL CURRENTS, Dir. by Athina Rachel Tsangari
Six men on a fishing trip on a luxury yacht decide to play a game.

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

Activity: Wouldn't you like to know? Cost: $16 - CALLING ALL GOOD SPORTS!
Here's the deal. You purchase a ticket to a mystery event. Show up to The Central Collective at the specified date and time, and be ready for anything. Past events have included: a live studio game show, an egg drop competition, and a garden party in a castle. These are events for folks who are curious, adventurous, and like trying new things & meeting new people. Worried that you won't be able to participate because of food/alcohol restrictions, physical ability or other preferences? We'll do our best to give you the information you need to decide if this month's Good Sport Night is right for you. If you have any concerns, don't hesitate to give us a shout! If you show up and cannot participate for an unforeseen reason, we're happy to give you a credit for a future Good Sport Night.

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

French Broad Preservation Association’s Pickle Fest is a local celebration of food and land preservation! At historic Riverdale School on the French Broad River, this day of pickled and fermented foods offers local food, live music, locally produced goods, food trucks, and fermented and pickled foods contests. The Cattywampus Puppet Council will be performing and rumor has that some of our puppets will be hopping around throughout the day, making announcements, sampling pickles, and talking about digestive health. A free and family-friendly day, find more information at both their Facebook page and website.

At The Riverdale School (7009 Thorngrove Pike). http://frenchbroadpres.org/picklefest-2016/

Landmarks of the Cemetery and the City - Scattered throughout Old Gray Cemetery and downtown Knoxville are some landmarks so distinctive that they remain notable to Knoxvillians, even if the stories and people behind them have largely faded from collective memory. Landmarks of the Cemetery and the City, Old Gray Cemetery's Annual Lantern and Carriage Tour will be held Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Please join us for an afternoon/evening of food, fun, carriage rides, and stories of familiar landmarks. No reservations necessary. Tickets purchased on site. Rain or shine. Parking at Emory Park Place, St. John's Church and area parking lots.

Entrance Tickets: $10 Adults, $5 Student, Carriage Ride $5 (Additional). Old Gray Cemetery located at 543 North Broadway, Knoxville: (865) 522-1424. Contact: info@oldgraycemetery.org, www.oldgraycemetery.org