Calendar of Events

Photographers of all ages – amateur and professional – share their vision of “sanctuary” in this first annual photography exhibition. Participants were asked to consider the definition of sanctuary: “a place of refuge or safety; a sacred place” and what that means to them…Where is your sanctuary? Is it a feeling? Is it a memory? Is it real? Is it imagined?

Over 20 photos are in the exhibition which runs through January 2018. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, October 19 from 6:00-7:30pm. The restaurant will remain open during the reception.

Sanctuary Vegan Café is located at 151 N. Seven Oaks Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922. Contact: Jody Sims, curator, 619-210-4587 or jody@jodysims.com

Come and join the spirits for a tour of Downtown Knoxville’s scariest landmarks. The tours, which last approximately two hours each, will visit the sites of some of Knoxville’s best kept secrets. The tour will be about one and a half miles in length. All tours begin and end at James White’s Fort located at the intersection of Hill Avenue and Hall of Fame Drive. Ample free parking is available for tour participants at the Fort.

Tours are given October 19, 20, 23, 24, 28, 30. Tours will depart promptly at 7:00pm each evening. Please plan to arrive between 6:30-6:45pm for check in. Each tour will end with a marshmallow roast around the fires at the Fort.
Admission for Adults 16 and over will be $10.00 and $6.00 for children ages 6–15.

Reservations are requested for large groups of 12 or more and may be made by calling the Fort at (865) 525–6514. RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW BEFORE THE GHOSTS AND GOBLINS DO!

In case of inclement weather, please call James White’s Fort to find out if the tour is cancelled (865) 525-6514. James White's Fort, 205 E. Hill Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: 865-525-6514, www.jameswhitefort.org

Tinsel & Treasure is an annual shopping event and fundraiser for the Junior League of Knoxville, highlighting local and regional merchants. Our merchants sell everything from women's fashions to home decor to handcrafted jewelry and leather goods. Proceeds from vendor booth purchases and ticket sales go directly back into the community.

Shopping days are Friday, October 20th, 2017 from 9 AM-6 PM, Saturday, October 21st from 10 AM-6 PM and Sunday, October 22nd from 12-5 PM. This year's event will be held at Rothchild Catering and Conference Center in West Knoxville.

The Junior League of Knoxville is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Please visit https://www.jlknoxville.org/?nd=tinseltreasure for tickets and information.

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.

This Masterworks performance will be full of movement and flair featuring music from Marquez’ Danzon No. 2, Ades’ tango-inspired Danes from “Powder Her Face,” and Argentinian composer Ginastera’s Four Dances from “Estancia,” featuring members of the Appalachian Ballet Company. By mixing contemporary music of living composers with well-known favorites, this feisty program is full of Latin and South American influence on the first half, with Spanish storytelling on the second half with George Bizet’s Carmen, and Ravel’s Bolero.

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

Third Thursdays of the month - Care for the Caregiver. Being a good caregiver depends on your ability to take care of yourself. Come take an art break, and learn creative tools to cope with stress and burnout. Please register in advance.

Yellow Key Art Center is dedicated to supporting artists with special needs. We provide unique opportunities for education and skill building through the arts. We provide a place to learn and grow through self expression in a fun environment of warmth and respect. We create opportunities to show and sell artwork in the community.

Yellow Key Art Center, 116 Childress Street, Knoxville, TN 37920. Info: 865-219-0130 ext. 241, www.YellowKeyArtCenter.org

The Art Guild of Tellico Village will have the talented, award winning artist Judy LaVoie as our featured speaker. Her topic of choice is “From Nerd to Artist”.

Time and Location: 9:30am to around 12:30pm – Top floor of the Tellico Village Yacht Club.
Refreshments: Light refreshments and beverages will be served
You can get more information on Judy by visiting her website at www.judy-lavoie-art.com. For more information please go to www.artguildtellicovillage.org.

Thursday, October 19, at 7:00 PM Tellico Community Church presents An Evening of Broadway & Operetta classics celebrating Knoxville Opera's Anniversary Season.

Featuring Brian Salesky, Music Director and Conductor; Rochelle Bard, soprano; Catherine Daniel, mezzo-soprano; Aaron Short, tenor; Scott Bearden, baritone.

Thursday, October 19, at 7:00 PM, Tickets $10. Tellico Community Church, 130 Chota Center, Loudon, TN 37774. Info: mail@tellicochurch.org, Phone: 865.458.1516

Join us as we welcome John Barclay!

Why Dream – Believe – Create? There was a time when I felt I could not create anything. My self-talk was, I am not a creative person, I’m not smart enough, I can’t do this. After seeing images projected at the first workshop I took, I dreamed of becoming a good photographer. Primarily with the help of well known accomplished photographers Tony Sweet, Nancy Rotenberg and later Dan Sniffin, I was able to chip away at the negative self talk and believe that I could create worthwhile images. I believe that everyone has dreams and can achieve their dreams if they would just believe they can. I also know that when you truly believe, you will be liberated to be able to create.

The presentation is $5 for members of the Arts & Culture Alliance and $8 for non-members. Please register in advance! http://www.knoxalliance.com/seminar-10-19-17/

Arts & Culture Alliance at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: M-F 9-5. Information: 865-523-7543, www.knoxalliance.com

Thursday, October 19, 2017: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Putting the Garden to Bed + Fall Seeds
This field trip will cover all the basics of how to tuck your garden into bed when the summer is over. Not all plants have to say goodnight though, because together we will discover seeds to use in the cooler months! Students will collect seeds for their very own collection, and create a seed bomb full of various wildflowers to bring home and plant! Come join us for this fall educational adventure!

Home Grown is the home school program for UT Gardens, Knoxville. We offer monthly sessions focused on science, nature, and garden education. Enhance your home school program with hands-on fun and educational classes.
Cost: $8 per student, parents are free.

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

Join Friends of Literacy to honor East Tennessee's finest writers on Thursday, October 19, 11:30am - 1:00pm at the Lighthouse Knoxville, 6800 Baum Drive Knoxville, TN, 37919.
The honorees are Sherri Gardner Howell for nonfiction, Erin Elizabeth Smith for poetry, Julie Watts for fiction, Jamie Fromberger for social media, and a Lifetime Achievement award for Jack Neely.

Tickets are $100, which includes three-course lunch, meet and greet with the writers and book signing. Tickets are available by calling 865-549-7007 or online at
www.friendsofliteracy.org. RSVP by October 13.

CITIZENSHIP EVENT, Thursday, Oct 19th at 6:00pm.
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a United States Citizen?
Would you like to help others prepare for the citizenship test and interview?
Join Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions, Inc (TIES) for coffee, cake and conversation. This meeting is free, open to the public and everyone is welcome.

Oct 19th, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, Knox County Library - Bearden Branch, 100 Golf Club Rd, Knoxville, TN 37919, on Kingston Pike and Papermill across from PF Chang's)

Presented by: Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions, Inc (TIES)
Information: email tiesknoxville@gmail.com

International Blues Competition Travel Fundraising Concert
At Open Chord / All Things Music, 8502 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919

SMBS Winning Band: Mighty Blue
Featuring your IBC - 2018 Band, Youth Group, and Duo Regional Representatives: MIGHTY BLUE, The 6th Street Blues Band and MIKE & DOUG will be heading West to Memphis this coming January. They will represent East Tennessee at the International Blues Challenge of the Blues Foundation (www.blues.org).. Thing is, it's very expensive for 12 musicians to travel that far for multiple days & nights! Let's show our support and pitch in to help them get to MEMPHIS and Beale Street! +There will be a nifty silent auction of some cool items as well. Admission: $8 regular/$5 SMBS Members at the door. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE BANDS FOR IBC TRAVEL EXPENSES!

Smoky Mountain Blues Society: http://smokymountainblues.org/wp/