Calendar of Events

Hosted by Rala: Regional and Local Artisans

Rala is proud to introduce new sculptural work by Pippin Long. She is a native Tennessean and a recent graduate of UT Knoxville with a degree in art. She currently lives in Asheville, NC where she spends her time sculpting faces, painting, and hiking with her dog Egon.

Opening reception October 6th from 6-9pm

Rala, 112 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-525-7888, https://shoprala.com/

The 38th Annual Tennessee Fall Homecoming will kick off its first evening show on Friday, October 6th with genre-bending powerhouse group, The SteelDrivers—fresh off of their 2016 Grammy win for Best Bluegrass Album. Multi-award winning country singer, Lee Ann Womack, whose career boasts more than 6 million album sales, will perform on the evening of Saturday, October 7th, along with bluegrass super-group, The Earls of Leicester, assembled and led by dobro-master, Jerry Douglas.

Tennessee Fall Homecoming’s first-ever “Family Day” debuts on Sunday, October 8th. The weekend is capped-off with a day full of games, animals, storytelling, demonstrations, and music. Parents and children will enjoy hands-on activities as they learn about Appalachian history & culture—all at an affordable rate. Homecoming will continue to offer three days packed with music, traditional demonstrations, and heritage arts. At least 50 musicians are slated to perform; the full music lineup will be announced in the coming weeks. More than a music festival, guests will enjoy traditional Appalachian dancing, authentic artisans demonstrating and selling their crafts; old-time mountain demonstrations such as sorghum and lye soap making, basket weaving, blacksmithing, sassafras tea making, and more. Guests can tour the historic Pioneer Village and taste fine Southern fare. Student Heritage Day kicks off the festival on the morning of October 6th with activities for young folks.

Homecoming tickets are now available for purchase. Three-day tickets are available at a discounted rate; single-day and evening tickets are also available for pre-purchase.

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

October 6 & 7 at 8 PM and October 8 at 2 PM

An evening of Shakespeare’s scenes, sonnets, and songs all focused on the theme of LOVE. Celebrate the magnitude of the Bard’s work on this universal theme with scenes from Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors (ages 60 and older) and students. Admission is free for Maryville College faculty, staff and students, but tickets are required.

In Haslam Family Flexible Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Information/tickets: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

The Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris will hold its Fall Porch Sale starting on Thursday, October 5, and will continue for about two weeks. The Porch Sale, held each spring features outdated stock, seconds, student crafts and unjuried work by members of the Center. It's an excellent time to get great deals.

The Appalachian Arts Craft Center is a nonprofit center with a mission to support arts and crafts in Appalachia through education, sales, and community involvement. The Center is located at 2716 Andersonville Highway 61, Clinton, TN, one mile east of I-75 north at Exit 122. For more information, call 865-494-9854, or visit https://appalachianarts.net/.

Read and discuss Emily St. John Mandel's bestselling novel Station Eleven with the entire community

When a community reads a book together, neighbors are inspired to be more empathetic, more aware, and more engaged. We are pleased to partner with more than 20 community agenices to share Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel with you. Join us for dozens of programs that explore Station Eleven and its themes.

Take the Station Eleven creative response challenge. Read the book, imagine you were there, and respond with a creation of your own—be it a poem, a painting or a video. You could win a prize, but you're guaranteed the satisfaction of trying.

Most events are free and open to the public, but a few require reservations (link is external). http://www.knoxlib.org/calendar-programs/programs-and-partnerships/big-read-2017

Celebrating the writing of Anton Chekho throughout October 2017
Featuring Plays, Stories, and Discussions

Three Sisters - September 28 to October 15 at Clarence Brown Theater
Stupid F#*%ing Bird -Oct. 20-22, 27-29 7:30 PM (2 PM Sundays) at Presented by the Pellissippi State Theatre Program

Keynote Lecture: "Not Just Dogs: The Question of the Animal in Chekhov"
Thursday, October 12, 4 PM, McClung Tower, Room 1210
Radislav Lapushin, Associate Professor of Russian, UNC-Chapel Hill

Wednesday, October 11, 7 PM
Relix Theatre: An Evening with Chekhov
The Bear and other performances by UT theatre faculty and students
The Harmfulness of Smoking Tobacco
Presented by River and Rail Theatre Company

Friday, October 13, 12 PM
Greer Room, UT Library: Reconsidering Chekhov
Panel discussion and presentations

October 3 and 10 at 6:30 PM
Lawson-McGhee Library Meeting Room
Chekhov discussion group and book club
UT Professor Natalia Pervukhin, moderator

For more information, contact Stephen Blackwell, sblackwe@utk.edu. Information: http://mfll.utk.edu/chekhov/

"Full Circle"
Recent Work by Jennifer Brickey
Solo Exhibition
Hosted by Jennifer Brickey, Artist
www.jenniferbrickey.com

CLOSING RECEPTION: Friday, October 27, 6-8 PM

Blackberry Farms Gallery, Maryville College, 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804

The work of Asheville artist, Kathryn Gunn is a vibrant collection of color, light and reflection that comes from an intuitive place where music and mindfulness mingle with canvas, acrylic, and curiosity. Gunn only recently started painting – in fact, until last year, she thought that she couldn’t: “I have always been a lover of art and when I was younger I pursued a career in Art history, but never believed that I could be an artist.”

But when she salvaged the remains of a children’s tempura paint set, Gunn’s artistic interest started her on a path that would lead to art shows and juried events across the southeast even though the beginning of the journey was a very, very private affair that included only one set of eyes: her own.

“I took [the children’s’ paints] home with me. I just loved mixing colors. I would hide in my basement and paint on cardboard so I could throw them away as soon as I was finished and no one would ever look at anything I did.” And even when a friend lured her to a live model drawing event with a promise that the event had “really chill music and you get to drink wine,” Gunn only agreed to attend when she was assured that no one would actually see what she had drawn. The event proved to be much more than a pleasant afternoon of wine and song because when her drawing turned out to actually look like the model Gunn was moved to continue to explore her artistic side. Her subsequent experiments with drawing led to more painting and more work with color and form.

Gunn’s approach remains intuitive – she adds color based on a sense of what’s missing and remains open in terms of style and subject style. “I’m not sure that I’ve found my niche, and maybe never will as I find the next style and go ‘I want to try that out!’”

But her work is certainly informed by nature – in landscapes and even in her abstract and “Flow” works, the colors might leap from the flowers and vistas of the Appalachian Mountains. But more than that, Gunn’s work reflects a peaceful beauty, one that’s attune to her creative process. When she works, Gunn is absorbed by the present, because, she says, “When I’m painting, I lose myself in the work, lose track of time, forget to eat, completely absorbed, I don’t even know that I am sore from standing for hours and hours until I am finished. There is really no separation between me and the painting.”

You can get lost in Gunn’s paintings, too at the downtown Market Square Tomato Head through October 1st. She will then hang at the West Knoxville Tomato Head from October 3rd through November 6th.

Tomato Head, 12 Market Square (865-637-4067) and 7240 Kingston Pike, Suite 172 (865-584-1075), in Knoxville. http://thetomatohead.com

By: Anton Chekhov; New Version by Libby Appel

“If you are new to Chekhov, this version would be a marvelous introduction; for the repeat viewer, it may in some ways be a revelation.” The Five Points Star

Olga, Masha, and Irina struggle to let go of their past and to shape their future. A domineering sister-in-law, romance, soldiers, and money challenge the Prozorov family’s happiness and unity. With artful depiction of three very different women, Chekhov fascinates audiences with his deeply sensitive observations on life’s struggles.

Carousel Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Ave on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.com. For tickets: 865-974-5161, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

FINAL SALE UPDATE: The date of Sunday, Oct 22 has been changed to Friday, Oct 20, 10AM to 4PM.

Continuing our school fundraiser once a month on Sundays, 9 AM - 2:30 PM, outside the entrepreneur Center (center of Market Square between Wall St. and Union Streets). We will still have prize drawings for the next two months. Violettes by Becky is donating 50% of profit from Music Art greeting cards and large Prints sales to Public School Music Departments*, and 20% of sales from music purses, earings, "Pick Banjos, Not Fights" T-shirts. Whimsical paintings by Becky are mostly based on practice tips for instruments, for Voice, for playing in band and orchestra, excuses that students make, musical animal humor.

*Funds will go to school that purchaser wants to represent.Funds from any undesignated purchases will go Knox County Music Department (downtown office).

Over 100 note card and print designs to choose from!
Hand painted silk scarves to order.
Music themed earrings.
https://www.facebook.com/events/278043979377408

Knoxville Children’s Theatre, in partnership with The Ritchie Company, will present 14 live performances featuring the hilarious characters of Barbara Park in “Junie B. Jones Is Not A Crook.” This is the Knoxville premiere of the new play by acclaimed playwright Allison Gregory.

The live stage play will be performed September 22 through October 8:
Fri., Sept. 22 at 7 PM, Sat., Sept. 23 at 1 PM & 5 PM, Sun., Sept. 24 at 3 PM, Thurs., Sept. 28 at 7 PM, Fri., Sept. 29 at 7 PM, Sat., Sept. 30 at 1 PM & 5 PM, Sun., Oct. 1 at 3 PM, Thurs., Oct. 5 at 7 PM, Fri., Oct. 6 at 7 PM, Sat., Oct. 7 at 1 PM & 5 PM, Sun., Oct. 8 at 3 PM.

Something terrible has happened to Junie B. Jones! Someone stole her new furry mittens! So, when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen of many colors, she should be allowed to keep it, right? And there’s a new boy in class, and he’s the handsomest! But both Grace and Lucille want him to be their boyfriend. Maybe he will love Junie B. if he sees her wonderful pen. It is okay to keep it, right? Junie B. Jones is not a crook… or is she?

This funny play is chock full of the humorous life lessons that Barbara Park’s series of books is known for. The show is based on two of those books: “Junie B. Jones Is Not A Crook” and “Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren.”

The play is performed by 11 talented young actors, from ages 8 to 12. Jillian Barry will perform the role of Junie B. Julia Lance and Caroline Simmons will play Junie’s friends, Grace and Lucille, respectively. Tanner White will perform the role of Handsome Warren.

Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www.childrenstheatreknoxville.com.

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