Calendar of Events

Join the artists to see what they've been up to at their new location:

312 Nancy Lynn Drive, Suite 2
Baum Drive Industrial Park

Part of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra's 2017-2018 Moxley Carmichael Masterworks Series, which marks the KSO’s 82nd season and features new Music Director Aram Demirjian.

The KSO will open its 82nd season with a collection of various performers paying homage to our great city. This program celebrating Knoxville opens with Samuel Barber’s “Knoxville: Summer of 1915,” a classical work inspired by the James Agee poem about Knoxville, with spoken word read by Knoxville Poet Laureate R.B. Morris. Joining the Knoxville Symphony will be the University of Tennessee Brass Ensemble for a newly commissioned work by American composer Michael Schachter. The Carson-Newman A Capella Choir will perform Aaron Copland’s Suite from The Tender Land, and the program concludes with Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, all composers and pieces with ties to Knoxville for this program which pays homage to the city.

Each concert includes a 30-minute pre-concert chat at 6:30 p.m. with conductor and guest artist, allowing an up-close Q&A session, insights and background to the music, composers and more. Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:30 PM at the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Tickets and information: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

The St. John’s Bible, the first handwritten, illuminated Bible in nearly 500 years, is coming to Maryville College Sept. 21-22. The public is invited to presentations and an interactive event to experience the unique manuscript, all led by the Rev. Dr. Ann Laird Jones, arts ministry director at Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, N.C.

“During this year, as we celebrate Reformation 500, First Presbyterian Church in Knoxville and Montreat Conference Center are bringing one of seven volumes of the St. John’s Bible to Maryville College for two days,” said Kathleen Farnham, director of church relations at Maryville College. “Rev. Dr. Ann Laird Jones loves the conversation between arts and theology that this magnificent masterpiece offers. She will be presenting the Bible during class times, at an evening film/lecture presentation and in a hands-on art workshop, all designed to help us engage with the St. John's Bible in deeper ways, inspiring us in our modern times.”

The St. John’s Bible, designed to “ignite the spiritual imagination of the world,” is the first completely handwritten and hand-illuminated Bible to have been commissioned by a Benedictine Abbey since the invention of the movable type printing press in the West that printed the Gutenberg Bible in 1455. Using the New Revision Standard Version Catholic Edition of the Bible, the St. John’s Bible is divided into seven volumes and is two-feet-tall by three-feet-wide when open. The manuscript Bible was made on vellum with 160 hand illuminations. The St. John’s Bible production was created by six calligraphers and six illuminators who used a variety of artistic genres. A 15-year project, the St. John’s Bible was finished in 2011 for St. John’s University.

First Presbyterian Church, Knoxville partnered with Montreat Conference Center, which is hosting the manuscript for one year, to bring the heritage edition of the Gospels & Acts volume of the St. John’s Bible to Maryville College. The manuscript will serve as the subject of a public presentation titled “The St. John’s Bible: Igniting the Spiritual Imagination” on Thurs., Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Lawson Auditorium of Fayerweather Hall. The event, which is free and open to the public, will begin with a screening of the film “The Illuminator,” followed by a presentation by Jones. A reception will follow the event.

Jones will also give two free, public presentations about the St. John’s Bible on Fri., Sept. 22, at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the Lawson Auditorium of Fayerweather Hall.

At 2 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 22, Jones will lead “An Afternoon of Art – Inspiration and Technique from the St. John’s Bible,” an interactive experience with the physical manuscript of the St. John’s Bible. The hands-on, experiential workshop will be held in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Recital Hall Building (Building B), Room 205. There is no cost to attend the workshop and all materials will be supplied; however, space is very limited, and reservations are required. To reserve a spot, please call Natalie Smith at 865-981-8306 or email natalie.smith@maryvillecollege.edu.

Join us for a state-wide celebration of the Imagination Library Program in Tennessee. Our celebration will include special Imagination Library themed story times at your local Knox County Public Library branch. What better way to celebrate Imagination Library than by reading together!

Bearden
Toddler Storytime - Tues 9/19 @ 10:15 am
Preschool Storytime - Wed 9/20 @ 10:15 am
Baby Bookworms - Fri 9/22 @ 10:30 am

Carter
Baby Bookworms Wed 9/20 @ 10:30 am
Preschool Storytime Wed 9/20 @ 11 am

Cedar Bluff
Toddler Storytime - Wed 9/20 @ 10:30 am and 11:15 am
Baby Bookworms - Thur 9/21 @ 10:30 am and 11:15 am

Lawson McGhee Library- Children's Room
Evening Storytime - Tues 9/19 @ 6:30 pm
Baby Bookworms - Wed 9/20 @ 10:20 am
Preschool Storytime - Wed 9/20 @ 11 am
Baby Bookworms - Thur 9/21 @ 11 am

Farragut
Preschool Storytime - Mon 9/18 @ 10:30 am
Older Preschool Storytime - Tues 9/19 @ 10:30 am

Fountain City
Preschool Storytime - Fri 9/15 AND 9/22 @ 10:15 am
Baby Bookworms - Fri 9/15 AND 9/22 @ 11 am

Howard Pinkston
Baby Bookworms - Thurs 9/21 @ 10 am
Preschool Storytime - Thurs 9/21 @ 10:30 am

Karns
Baby Bookworms - Wed 9/20 @ 10:30 am
Preschool Storytime - Wed 9/20 @ 11 am

Murphy
Preschool Storytime - Wed 9/20 @ 2:30 pm

Powell
Baby Bookworms - Wed 9/20 @ 10:30 am
Preschool Storytime - Fri 9/22 @ 10:30 am

Sequoyah
Preschool Storytime - Tues 9/19 @ 10:30 am

South Knoxville
Preschool Storytime - Wed 9/20 @ 10:30 am

http://www.knoxlib.org/calendar-programs/programs-and-partnerships/dolly-partons-imagination-library-knox-county

A unique exhibition by HoLa Hora Latina member artists celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month - one exhibition, two venues!

Opening Fri Sep 1, 5-9 PM at the Emporium and on display through Sep 8

Then, on display at the Knoxville Museum of Art from Sep 14 - Oct 15 in the Kramer Education Center. Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tu-Sa 10-5, Su 1-5. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org

Information: 865-335-3358, www.holahoralatina.org

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

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.

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.

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts invites you to attend our latest exhibit entitled Of the Earth: Selections from Arrowmont’s Permanent Collection.” The exhibit opens in the Sandra J. Blain Gallery September 1 and will run through December 9. Admission is free.

Works included in Of the Earth reflect a range of themes including nature, human emotion and the passage of time. Some of the pieces display overcoming struggle while others focus on hope. The earth tones and scorched surfaces found in many of the wood and ceramic pieces tie the show together. Arrowmont’s permanent collection is made up of pieces that were made by current and past artists-in-residence, instructors, national and international artists - all of the pieces and their creators have ties to Arrowmont and are part of the school’s history. This is the second large-scale curated exhibition utilizing works from Arrowmont’s permanent collection that Kelly Hider, Arrowmont’s Gallery Manager, has created, the first being Pieces of the Whole, in 2015.

The permanent collection includes nearly 1,000 works in a variety of arts and crafts media, including fiber, ceramics, wood, metals, and mixed media work. Made by the hands of current and past Arrowmont instructors, individuals from the settlement school’s days, and past artists-in- residence, the works represent the arts and craft school’s history, present, and future. “Arrowmont’s permanent collection encompasses such a diverse range of work,” Hider said. “It’s an impressive collection.”

The Sandra J. Blain Gallery is located at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 556 Parkway in Gatlinburg, and is open Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. It is closed on Sunday. The gallery serves as an educational resource, enabling students and visitors to learn about various media and techniques.

Paintings by Lee Edge and mixed media by Angela Shilling Westminister Presbyterian Church/Schilling Gallery

Westminister Presbyterian Church, 6500 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: M-F 9-4. Info: (865) 584-3957 or www.wpcknox.org