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For thousands of years Northwest Coast Indians including the Coast Salish, Haida, Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw, Makah, Nuu-chah-nulth, and Tlingit peoples represented in this exhibition, have made art expressing their cultural norms and values with precision, clarity, and artistic exuberance. Using indigenous and trade materials obtained in their homes along the coast of Oregon and north to Alaska, Northwest coast peoples mark elaborate ceremonial life, social rank, and prestige through their objects and art.

This exhibition explores Northwest Coast art through over 60 objects made by known and unknown artists, representing traditional and modern forms of cultural expression. From model totem poles and bentwood boxes, to spoons, prints, and silver bracelets, these objects were created for different purposes––utilitarian, decorative, and ceremonial. What all of them share in common is the desire to preserve and perpetuate Northwest Coast cultural heritage and community.

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

Based on a community-wide vote, Knox County Public Library is hosting the 14th year of Movies on Market Square presented by Knoxville TVA Employee Credit Union. The series aims to highlight the Library’s vast collection of movies and music with more than 22,000 DVDs representing over 15,000 titles. The Sights and Sounds Department at Lawson McGhee Library has one of the broadest physical collections of film and music of any public library in the Southeast. The Library also recently announced a new streaming film service named Kanopy making more than 15,000 titles available for streaming to library card holders.

And the winners are:
• 9/8 -- The Goonies (PG, 1985)
• 9/15 -- Grease (PG 1978)
• 9/22 -- Moana (PG, 2016)
• 9/29 – Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13, 2014)
• 10/4 – Wall E (G – 2008) celebrating the BIG READ
• 10/13 Hocus Pocus (PG, 1993)

All movies are rated PG-13, PG or G, but parents are encouraged to check out the films to make sure they are right for their family. The series will run for six Friday nights, from September 8 through October 13. Movies begin at dusk, and well-behaved dogs are welcome. Moviegoers should bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.

For more information, please call 215-8767 or visit http://www.knoxlib.org/movies.

Stop by to see this month's delightful exhibit by Robert H. Thompson, who re-imagines thrifted landscape paintings with thought-provoking ideas, as showcased by his talent for lettering.

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 98th annual Tennessee Valley Fair is set to debut a variety of new and noteworthy attractions for East Tennesseans! From culinary arts to crafts, livestock shows to action sports, headline concerts and special events, there are thousands of ways to enjoy a little Homegrown Happiness at this year's Tennessee Valley Fair. 2017 concert lineup:
• Friday, September 8 - LOCASH
• Sunday, September 10 - Michael Ray with Drew Baldridge
• Monday, September 11 - Matthew West
• Tuesday, September 12 - Josh Turner
• Wednesday, September 13 - Cheap Trick
• Thursday, September 14 - Jagged Edge
• Friday, September 15 - Kool & the Gang
• Saturday, September 16 - Con Hunley
• Sunday, September 17 - John Michael Montgomery

To see a full list of attractions and activities, visit www.tnvalleyfair.org. Tennessee Valley Fair: 865-215-1471 or tickets@tnvalleyfair.org

Visitors to the Museum of East Tennessee History will have an opportunity to view special items associated with the “Freedom Engine,” a tribute gift from East Tennesseans to New York City following the events of September 11, 2001. East Tennesseans contributed more than $940,000 to purchase and equip a 95-foot tower ladder truck for Harlem-based Ladder Company 14, helping the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) replenish the largest vehicles in the city's firefighting fleet. The so-called "Freedom Engine," went into service during March 2002 and was dedicated on September 11th of that year.

FDNY typically retires their trucks from regular service after about 10 years. The Freedom Engine went into reserve status in 2013. Upon retirement, several artifacts associated with the truck, including a bucket door, captain's helmet, memorial plaque from the people of East Tennessee, and a presentation plaque containing a piece of World Trade Center metal, were returned to East Tennessee and donated to the East Tennessee Historical Society. These items will be on display through September 8-17, 2017, at the Museum of East Tennessee History, along with a video about the project. You may view the exhibit and artifacts online at the ETHS website at www.easttnhistory.org/exhibits/freedom-engine.

The Museum of East Tennessee History is open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday; and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Sunday. The Museum is located in the East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37901. There is an admission charge, Monday-Saturday, with each Sunday being Family Day and free to the public. For more information call (865) 215-8830, email eths@eastTNhistory.org, or visit www.easttnhistory.org.

The Mountain Goats (stylized "the Mountain Goats") are an American indie folk band formed in Claremont, California by singer-songwriter John Darnielle.

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

Smoky Mountain Storytellers present a show of Humor and History. Laugh along with Jean Davidson, Jim Eastin. Susan Fulbright and Stephen Fulbright. Coffee & Desserts are available. Free Parking.

Jim Eastin, SMSA President, is an award winning preacher and storyteller who has spent his life helping people appreciate one another and the wonderful world God has made for us. He is a featured storyteller and teacher all over the southeast.

Stephen Fulbright's tales of a boy growing up in East Tennessee would make Mark Twain proud. Learning chemistry via snow bombs, physics with tater guns, he became a well known engineer, working for truth, justice and the American way.

SUSAN FULBRIGHT, SMSA V-P, has indeed told tales at Jonesborough. She tells folktales, fables, horror tales, holiday tales, and family tales that border on truth or fiction. She has lived in South Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Jonesborough, Tennessee. She finished her Masters Degree “storytelling/reading” in education at ETSU.

At Vienna Coffee House, 212 College St., Maryville, TN. 37804 Suggested $8 Donations for Benefit of SMSA programs. Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association: 865-429-1783, www.smokymountaintellers.org

On Friday, September 8, 2017 at 6:00-8:00 PM, Second Friday at The Central Collective will feature recent work by artists Butler, Goldenstein, Riesing.

From the artists: We came up with the idea of exhibiting together since we are artists who each approach landscape with different media, variety of images, and from very personal approaches. Goldenstein and Riesing both have a long history of painting the landscape; from panoramas, dominating skies, night images, to finely represented dense trees. Butler comes at it from an art historical background finding images in urban Italian architecture. Each finds inspiration in the world around us through travel or by analyzing the world close to home. The show will have prints, drawings and paintings.

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

Recent artwork in a variety of media by current C-N Art Dept faculty: Chad Airhart, Lisa Flanary, Heather Hartman, Cody Leihgeber, Julie Rabun, Raquel Roy, David Underwood, and Mark Wankel.

Opening Thur Sep 7, 3-5 PM

Gallery hours: M-F 8-4. Warren Art Bldg, corner of Branner Ave & Ken Sparks Way, Jefferson City, TN 37760. Info: 865-471-4985.

Making music in the womb? Close to it! Chris Blue started singing in church at age 3, and he hasn’t stopped since. Prior to winning NBC’s The Voice, Chris lent his “Blue Ribbon” vocals to Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin and his own group, the Blue Brothers. The Voice gave Chris a chance to hold his own vocally not only alongside other contestants, but with recording artists Alicia Keys and Usher. When he performs, Chris shares every ounce of his talent with his audience.

“I give every performance my all, when I’m on stage it may be the first time someone in the audience is seeing me, or it may be their last. I make the most of every second we have together.”

Along the way, Chris has left his indelible mark across the globe, touring through England, the Bahamas, Jamaica, and the Virgin Islands. Closer to home, Chris has sung the National Anthem at MLB games and at University of Tennessee sporting events. He has most recently offered his voice to support Knoxville community efforts such as “Save our Sons.”

Chris Blue’s versatility and virtuosity extend far beyond his love of music and into the fields of dance and acting (TV’s Homicide Hunter and Fatal Attraction). Chris is the complete package, equally at home in the concert arena and on the church stage.

Sept 7, 8 & 10!

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

The Farragut Museum invites the community to visit our new special exhibit, The Vintage Kitchen. This exhibit will open on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, and will be on display through Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 (closed Dec. 24 and 25). This special exhibit will feature items from the Museum's collection of artifacts as well as items belonging to Museum Committee members.

The exhibit showcases a variety of antique, everyday kitchen items including plates, platters, waffle makers and more. A featured item is an antique stove that was previously housed in the Campbell Station Inn. Early metal stoves were used for laundry, heating, and cooking. Don't miss this opportunity to see these fascinating vintage kitchen items!

The Farragut Museum is committed to preserving the heritage of its East Tennessee community and features a remarkable collection of artifacts from the area, including an extensive collection of the personal belongings of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, first Admiral of the U.S Navy and hero of the Civil War.

Housed in Farragut Town Hall located at 11408 Municipal Center Drive, the museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and offers free admission. For more information about the museum or the exhibit, please visit www.townoffarragut.org/museum or contact Historic Resources Coordinator Julia Barham at jbarham@townoffarragut.org or 218-3377.

Join the offices of Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero and Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett in a new community-wide volunteer initiative, Give a Day Knoxville. Everyone in the community - from local businesses to city and county residents - is encouraged to give back during this week-long event from September 2 to September 8, 2017. Whether you give by volunteering, donating to local nonprofits, or even sharing a simple act of kindness, everyone can do something to give back this fall! https://www.volunteeretn.org/GiveADay