Calendar of Events

The Historic Sam Houston Schoolhouse invites you to their Christmas Open House from 12-4pm! From 12-1pm lunch will be served, please join us for a homecooked meal. Reservations are requested for lunch. To reserve your seat at our table please call the schoolhouse at 865-983-1550. Cost $5 per person.

Crafts and art activities will be available for the children beginning at 1:00pm, this will include cookie decoration. Do your Christmas shopping with us from Noon to 4:00pm, local vendors will have items available for purchase.

Local Authors will be on hand for a book signing. Two special authors will be seven years old Jackson Walker, with his new book “The Many Misadventures of Charlie Chicken, Tom Turkey, and Eddie Eagle” and Joe Moore will have his “Santa Claus Trilogy” and other books available.

The Transformers, a local ladies singing group, will provide Christmas music from 2:00pm to 300pm.
Santa, AKA Joe Moore, will arrive around 3:00pm. We welcome our special children, of all ages, to come and visit Santa. Santa will arrive around 3:00pm and looks forward to seeing all the good little boys and girls in the area. Bring your camera and take pictures.

Please visit the Schoolhouse, Museum, and gift shop, open 10:00am to 5:00pm, admission is free for the whole day.

Sam Houston Schoolhouse is located at 3659 Old Sam Houston School Road, Maryville, Tennessee. If you need more information about the Open House or to schedule an interview with Mary Lynne Bell, Schoolhouse Manager, at 865-983-1550 or email samhoustonsch@aol.com.

From the beginning, the goal has been to build a coalition of faith leaders in the Knoxville area and to host legal advice clinics at places of worship to give people a less intimidating environment to talk to a lawyer. This FREE legal advice clinic will be offered in conjunction with Legal Aid of East Tennessee's monthly Saturday Bar advice clinic. We encourage participants in the Faith & Justice Alliance to invite congregants from their churches, synagogues, and mosques to bring their legal questions as well.

First Apostolic Church, 5020 Pleasant Ridge Road, Knoxville TN 37912
Saturday, December 3, 2016, 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The InterFaith Legal Advice Clinic is part of the Tennessee Faith & Justice Alliance, a project of the Tennessee Access to Justice Commission. In the Knoxville area, the Tennessee Faith & Justice Alliance is coordinated through the cooperative efforts of the Knoxville Bar Association's Access to Justice Committee along with Legal Aid of East Tennessee and the University of Tennessee College of Law. Individuals from these organizations work together to connect legal needs arising from Knoxville's faith community with attorneys willing to serve.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FAITH & JUSTICE ALLIANCE OR THE DECEMBER 3 LEGAL ADVICE CLINIC, PLEASE CONTACT:

Kathryn Ellis 865-637-0484 kellis@LAET.org
Bill Coley 865-292-2307 bcoley@hdclaw.com
Ian Hennessey 865-637-0203 ihennessey@londonamburn.com

Featuring oil paintings of Downtown Knoxville by Inna Nasonova Knox and wood designs by Nelson Ziegler. An opening reception for the featured artists will begin at 5:30 p.m., December 2, during Downtown Knoxville’s monthly First Friday Art Walk with complimentary refreshments.

Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Tu-Th & Sa 11-6, Fri 11-9, Su 1-6. Information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net or www.Facebook.com/Art.Market.Gallery

4th Annual Uncommon Core - Exhibition & Performance
Opening Dec 2, 6-10 PM with awards at 8 PM

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. The Visitor Center, including exhibits, gift shop, offices and restrooms is open M-Sat 9-5 and Sun 11-5. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

The District Gallery is pleased to present a group exhibition celebrating the city of Knoxville and its importance in the lives and hearts of local artists. Featuring the work of Cinamon Airhart, Mike C. Berry, Gary Dagnan, Connie Gaertner, Kathie Odom, and Joe Parrott, My Knoxville: Interpretations of Home is a personal and compelling collection of landscapes, memories, and city scenes dedicated to the place we’re proud to call home.

Join us First Friday, December 2 from 5-8 p.m. to meet the artists and enjoy a very special evening of festive food from Gourmet’s Market. Experience fine art in the gallery, and enjoy our annual Stocking Stuffers Sale with special offers on handcrafted gifts for the holidays as a part of The District in Bearden’s annual Holiday Open House. Also, don’t miss an exclusive group artists’ demonstration held in the gallery on Saturday, December 3 from 1-4 p.m.

The District Gallery, 5113 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: M-F 10-5:30, Sa 10-4. Information: 865-200-4452, www.TheDistrictGallery.com

Featuring a variety of 2-dimensional artwork that fits within the confines of a gold frame and 3-dimensional work with gold in the piece. A special award will be given for the gaudiest gold frame of all. Entry fee is $5 per piece with a maximum of three pieces.

Opening reception will be held 5-9ish PM, Friday December 2. (First Friday). Cash awards will be presented at 7:00pm.

We will be open Fri. Dec 23 and 24th until 3:00pm.

Broadway Studios and Gallery, 1127 Broadway St, Knoxville, TN 37917. Hours: Thurs-Sat, 11-7. Information: 865-556-8676, www.BroadwayStudiosAndGallery.com

The UT Downtown Gallery is pleased to present a selection of sketches and lithographs from the Ewing Gallery Permanent Collection. On display are working and finished sketches and print portfolios from four illustrators working during the “Golden Age” of illustration, Harrison Cady, Norman Rockwell, F.R. Gruger, and Walter Haskell Hinton. The four men whose works are in the gallery, worked tirelessly drafting ad campaigns, illustrating children’s books, comic strips, and covers for weekly publications, such as The Saturday Evening Post. The Ewing Gallery is fortunate to have acquired many of these works through generous gifts to the gallery. We hope you enjoy this opportunity to see the works of these four illustrators from the Ewing Collection exhibited together for the first time.

Reception is December 2 from 5-9PM and is free and open to the public.

Free admission! UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: W-F 12-5, Sat 10-3. Information: 865-673-0802, http://web.utk.edu/~downtown

A version of the hit Broadway musical, specially adapted for children and families. The original Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award-winner, Stephen Schwartz, and it took the world by storm. Boasting a score with chart topping songs, Godspell JR. is a sensation that continues to touch audiences.

A group of disciples help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.

COMPLETE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Friday 12/2 at 7 PM, Saturday 12/3 at 1 PM & 5 PM, Sunday 12/4 at 3 PM, Thursday 12/8 at 7 PM, Friday 12/9 at 7 PM, Saturday 12/10 at 1 PM & 5 PM, Sunday 12/11 at 3 PM, Thursday 12/15 at 7 PM, Friday 12/16 at 7 PM, Saturday 12/17 at 1 PM & 5 PM, Sunday 12/18 at 3 PM

The show will be directed and choreographed by Dennis E. Perkins, with musical direction by Paul Jones. Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

The world’s favorite nanny flies into Morristown this holiday season as Encore Theatrical Company completes the 10th anniversary season with “Mary Poppins” December 2-18. This magical musical is practically perfect for families and all ages. Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's “Mary Poppins" delighted Broadway audiences for over 2,500 performances.

Young Jane and Michael Banks have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones she has a profound effect upon. The ensemble is made up of a talented mix of actors, singers and dancers from all over the region. The production is directed by Micah-Shane Brewer, music directed by Laura Ritter, choreographed by Kody Storm Rowe, and stage managed by Amy Webb.

“Mary Poppins” will perform for three weekends with evening performances on December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 8:00 p.m. and matinee performances on December 4, 11, 17 and 18 at 2:00 p.m. Performances will be held in the William H. Inman Humanities Complex located on the Morristown campus of Walters State Community College at 500 S. Davy Crockett Parkway in Morristown. For tickets, please visit www.etcplays.org or call 423-318-8331.

Part of the 2016-2017 Broadway at the Tennessee Theatre season!

The season kicks off with the Tony Award®-winning RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA. From the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific, this lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love – the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more – plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream… or a really great pair of shoes.

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information/tickets: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com, www.ticketmaster.com

Join us for a unique Holiday Experience - A candlelight tour and dinner in the beautifully decorated, 1797 historic home of Francis and Peggy Alexander Ramsey on December 2 or 3. For individual or groups up to ten people - reservations required. $125 per person donation to benefit Historic Ramsey House

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

Join us December 2nd & 3rd from 5:00-8:00PM. Candlelight Christmas Tour
Experience the serenity of an Appalachian Christmas during our Candlelight Christmas Tour.

We invite you to tour selected cabins in the Museum village by candlelight, enjoy Christmas storytelling, drink hot apple cider, sing carols in the Irwin Chapel, visit with Museum animals, and make Appalachian ornaments. We'll also have a live Nativity scene (featuring animals from Little Ponderosa Zoo*), musicians performing throughout the grounds, as well as spinning & weaving demonstrations, candle-dipping, cooking demonstrations, blacksmithing, sassafras tea-making, and lots of holiday craft activities for kids! The Museum Restaurant will also be open, and will be serving soups & sandwiches.

Be sure to bring a flashlight!

Adults - $10
Youth (13-17) - $5
Children (5-12) - $3
Children Under 5 - Free
Family Rate (2 adults and children under 18) - $20
Museum Members - FREE!

Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Hwy., Clinton, TN 37716 (16 miles north of Knoxville at I-75, exit 122, then one mile east). Open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Information: 865-494-7680, www.museumofappalachia.org