Calendar of Events

The Enamelist Society’s mission is to educate and encourage artists and collectors about the beauty of enameled art. Combining heat from a kiln or torch with colored glass, the enamelist engages in a mystical, magical, and transformational alchemy of turning sand into glass on metal. The result is a reflective, vibrant color expressed in each artist’s vision. Viewers are invited to gain inspiration from the exquisite craft and creativity showcased in the works in Alchemy4, the Enamelist Society’s 16th International Juried Exhibition and 12th Juried Student Exhibition. More information about the Enamelist Society can be found at: www.enamelistsociety.org

The Alchemy4 International and Student Exhibitions collectively showcase 150 exquisite jewelry, objects, and mixed media sculptures and installations made by 98 artists. The exhibit is being featured in three venues – after the exhibit closes at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts it will then travel to the Ohio Craft Museum in Columbus, OH, and then to the Metal Museum in Memphis, TN.

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Gallery hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org

Details TBA.

Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityartcenter.com

The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society will present its 2nd Annual Butterfly Festival on Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UT Arboretum Auditorium and surrounding grounds, 901 S. Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge. It is cosponsored by the UT Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center. The gate will be open at 9:30 a.m., with coffee and donuts being sold early in the morning.

The event, which drew hundreds of area participants in 2016, is designed for children and adults of all ages. It will take place rain or shine. There is ample parking in designated areas of the arboretum adjacent to the event. The day’s highlight will be the release of 100 butterflies, some at noon and the remainder at 2:00 p.m. We invite children to help release the monarch butterflies, which will be offered at a cost of $10 per butterfly. Members of the UT Arboretum Society will help distribute butterflies.

From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., there will be music by Boogertown Gap, an old time string band. This educational and fun activity features four speakers, several local artisans, one native plant vendor, and food vendors, including Dano’s Hotdogs of Oak Ridge and Mediterranean Delight. There will be crafts for children. Children of all ages will enjoy the UT Insect Zoo, a travelling exhibit of insects. They can also learn about bees from an experienced beekeeper. The keynote speaker is award-winning writer, photographer, and butterfly expert Rita Venable. Her book, “Butterflies of Tennessee,” is in its second printing. She will speak at 10 a.m. and again at 1:00 p.m. Educator Kris Light will present a talk at 11:00.

To learn more about the Arboretum Society, go to www.utarboretumsociety.org. For more information on the program, call 865-776-8227.

Sound & Silence: Happy Woman Blues,
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 7:00pm 10:00pm

A night of Americana music at Central Collective in North Knoxville.
Knoxville's own Sam Hatmaker with the incredible Georgia English and Jon Chambers.
Each artist will be performing one song by Lucinda Williams as a tribute to the inspired songwriter.

Tickets are $10 pre-sale, $12 at Door.

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

Shop the Intertwined artisans' collections and see their studio!

138 Admiral Road, Knoxville, TN 37934. https://www.facebook.com/Global-Seeds-198236700189479/

Our Children's Garden in Knoxville is complete! Help us celebrate this wonderful new addition to our Gardens which uses many unique elements to nurture the next generation of gardeners. The garden includes a digging pit, boulders and logs for climbing, an interactive sun clock, hobbit hole, crawling tunnel, water feature and a green roof playhouse. The signature feature is a treehouse - a 10-by-10-foot cube, 5 feet off the ground, accessible by a ramp, nicknamed "Nest." It also includes a fireman's pole where kids can slide to the ground. The garden meets all safety standards and is accessible for children with disabilities. It is free and open to the public at any time.

Join us for this special celebration where we will cut the ribbon for the grand opening! Celebration activities include a ribbon cutting ceremony, refreshments, and lots of children's activities such as crafts, music, storytelling, and sprinkler time (bring your bathing suit).

UT Gardens, Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-7151, http://utgardens.tennessee.edu

There’s something for everyone in the 19th Annual Summer Movie Magic lineup! Moviegoers will travel back in time and see these American classics, as they should be: in a historic theater with a bag of popcorn in their lap and a cold drink in their hand. Come experience some of your favorite classics on the big screen! Both digital and 35mm films will be screened, and organists Bill Snyder and Freddie Brabson will play the Mighty Wurlitzer organ before each film.

Friday, July 28 • 7pm
Saturday, July 29 • 7pm
Sunday, July 30 • 2pm

Tickets can be purchased at the Tennessee Theatre box office, Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 865-684-1200. Ticket price is $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for children under 12 and seniors 65 and over; subscriptions are $45.00 for adults and $35.00 for children and seniors. Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. www.tennesseetheatre.com, www.ticketmaster.com

UT’s McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture’s Museum Store will host a sale featuring work by regional artists from July 27 to August 3. The sale will include jewelry, ceramics, turned wood, and photography with a 10 percent discount on these items during the week-long promotion.

Regional artists in the sale include ceramicist Hugh Bailey; jewelry-makers Aleta Chandler, Kathryn Jenkins, and Tami Moore; wood-workers Gordon Coker and Richard Dwyer; and photographer Brian McDaniel. More information on the artists can be found on the museum’s website.

The store is a member of the Museum Store Association and only purchases from vendors who guarantee items are ethical and meet high quality standards. As always, museum members and UT students receive an additional 10 percent discount in the store. All purchases include tax, and all proceeds from store purchases help fund the museum's free educational programs, which serve over 10,000 Knoxville-area students each year.

Free two-hour museum parking passes are available from the parking kiosk at the entrance to Circle Park Drive during the week. Free parking is available on the weekends. Free public transportation to the museum is available via the Knoxville Trolley Vol Line. McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Dr on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9AM-5PM, Sunday, 1-5PM. Information: 865-974-2144, http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu

A celebration of film and music, Film Score and the Scruffy City Film & Music Festival features:

– Narrative Features and Shorts
– Feature and Short Documentaries
– Music Videos
– Animated Shorts
– Six days of live music on three stages
– Panels, Workshops, and Q&As
– Daily happy hour mixers
– Closing Night Awards Ceremony

FILM SCORE celebrates the musical heart and soul of film, and the composers and artists that make films sing. All films submitted to the festival in all categories must have a standout soundtrack, score, sounds design, or musical narrative to be considered. The Feature Film with the Best Score or Soundtrack will headline the festival. Also, awards will be given for Best Composer, and Best Soundtrack.

Info: (865) 245-0242 or https://www.facebook.com/pg/ScruffyCityFilmandMusicFestival
info@scruffycityfilmfest.com
http://www.scruffycityfilmfest.com

Who's ready for Back to School? We are! Find great deals on stylish clothes for the students in your family at Goodwill!

Now, looking great is even more affordable than ever! Take 25% off all kids' clothes July 25-30 at all 28 regional Goodwill stores. Not a kid anymore? Show your college ID August 11-27 for a 25% student discount! Don't wait for tax-free weekend! Clothes at Goodwill are tax-free year-round!

Goodwill Industries-Knoxville: 865-588-8567, www.gwiktn.org

Flying Anvil Theatre kicks off its first season in its new space in Rocky Hill with THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, music and lyrics by David Nehls and book by Betsy Kelso. Critics have called the 2005 Off-Broadway smash “South Park meets Desperate Housewives.” A country-rock and blues musical about agoraphobia, adultery, '80s nostalgia, spray cheese, road kill, hysterical pregnancy, a broken electric chair, kleptomania, strippers, flan, and disco, the story centers around regular guy Norbert and his agoraphobic wife, Jeannie, whose marriage is threatened by Armadillo Acres' newcomer, the hot young stripper, Pippi. The trailer park also plays home to a Greek-chorus trio of women – Linoleum, Betty, and Pickles, each dysfunctional in her own right. When Pippi’s angry ex-boyfriend shows up, it looks like bad news for everyone, until a surprising secret leads to a happy ending, when the entire cast sings the rousing anthem, ”I Gotta Make Like a Nail (and Press On).”

Director Jayne Morgan says the show is a real audience pleaser. “We’ve heard from a number of people who have seen the show in other cities and can’t wait to see it again. The show is outrageous and funny and over the top – the perfect summer musical if you’re just looking for a something fun.” Terry Silver Alford will be musical directing and Dana Wham will choreograph. The cast of seasoned performers includes John Cherry, Tiffany Fenech, Mandi Lawson, Emily Helton, Chevy Anz, Curtis Bower and Wham.

Performances are Wed-Sat at 7:30 PM and Sun at 2 PM.

Flying Anvil Theatre, 1300 Rocky Hill Road, Knoxville. Information: 865-357-1309, www.flyinganviltheatre.com

Part of the 2017-18 "Best of Theatre Knoxville Downtown" Season!

By Howard, Williams, and Sears. Greater Tuna is the hilarious comedy about Texas' third smallest town, where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band of citizens that make up this town are portrayed by only two performers, making this satire on life in rural America even more delightful as they depict all of the inhabitants of Tuna—men, women, children and animals.

"Howlingly funny."
– Variety

"The audience all but exploded the theatre with laughter."
– The New York Post

Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 North Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information & tickets: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com