Calendar of Events

Bike Walk Knoxville is the host of Open Streets Knoxville. Open Streets Knoxville is an event that brings together community groups and local businesses, giving people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to walk, ride bikes, hula hoop, and much more - all in a setting that is fun and safe! More than a street festival, Open Streets Knoxville gives residents an opportunity to explore their neighborhood and local businesses in a safe, fun, and family-friendly way. Participants can enjoy being physically active and visiting local businesses by foot or on bike. The event encourages the use of active transportation and healthy living, and has a goal of giving residents an opportunity to rethink our streets as public space.

Our goal is to host two events each year, with different neighborhood partners. At least a one mile route on Knoxville streets is closed to traffic. Each event typically averages 5,000 people. Bike Walk Knoxville has in kind support from the City of Knoxville and funding from a Knoxville Community Agency Grant, as well as other community sponsors that help defray the substantial costs of twice yearly Open Streets Knoxville events. For more information, please visit the Open Streets Knoxville website, openstreetsknoxville.com.

The next Open Streets Knoxville event will be Sunday, October 29th in South Knoxville! Join in the fun as we close the Gay St. Bridge and Council Pl. to Sevier Ave., wrapping around to Suttree Landing Park! http://openstreetsknoxville.com/

Faculty and guest artist recial

Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall, Natalie L. Haslam Music Center

Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public. The Natalie Haslam Music Center is located at 1741 Volunteer Blvd on the UT campus, and the Alumni Memorial Building is located at 1408 Middle Drive on the UT campus. *For individual or small group performances, please check the web site or call the day of the event for updates or cancellations: 865-974-5678, www.music.utk.edu/events

Adeem the Artist: The Bird's EP Release Show
Sun, Oct 29 @ 7:00 PM The Central Collective, 923 N Central St, Knoxville, TN
On the 29th I'll be officially releasing The Owl and The Flamingo at The Central Collective. I'll play through both EP's probably and I'll sign everyone's lower back if they want with my autograph.

$5 admission. If you Kickstarted the birds, then you just should come and not pay $5. I'll have a list. I'm very excited to be releasing my nerdy little literary music project in what is essentially my version of Cheers- the Central Collective.

I'm also so stoked to introduce you to Graham Marema (an incredible songwriter with imaginative melodies and charming depth. laugh, cry, etc.) and the deeply profound poetry of Taria Person, the Realest Person.
Artwork by my good friend Jody Collins, the Feral Giant.

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

Hosted by Knoxville Race Dialogues at St. James Episcopal Church of Knoxville

Join us for a conversation about structural racism and implicit bias, and the role these problems play in elections and how we vote. This discussion will outline the nature of the challenges facing us all and spark a dialogue about moving forward with a fresh outlook. We welcome speakers from the University of Tennessee’s Sociology and Psychology Departments. This is a free event, and we welcome anyone interested in having a constructive dialogue.
https://www.facebook.com/events/128743631119997

Free and Open to the Public!

For one night only the Bijou Theatre will transform into the haunted house of your dreams, or nightmares. Join us for our Halloween Open House and experience all the spooky nooks and crannies of the Bijou as you’ve never experienced it before. Our ghost tour will take you through all the parts of the theatre that are normally off limits to the public, from underneath the stage to the 4th floor of the Lamar House, which hasn’t been touched in almost 50 years. You’ll learn all of the tales and stories that have haunted this building for the past 200 years. We’ll also have games and activities including a costume contest, the winner of which will receive a pair of tickets to a show of their choice. At 7:00 PM we’ll be screening Ghostbusters in the auditorium. This event is free and open to all ages!

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

Sunday, October 29, at 5:30PM, the Procession for All Hallows' Eve features the Choirs of the Acension.

Church of the Ascension, 800 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919. Information: 865-588-0589, www.knoxvilleascension.org

Mysterious Past of the Blount Mansion: Legends, Customs, and Myths

It's that time of the year! Ghosts, goblins, witches, haints, and The Mysterious Past of Blount Mansion. Our annual Halloween event will be bigger and better than ever this year. There will be ghost stories, scary legends, history about death and dying in the 18th and 19th centuries, and more! There will be candy for the kids and some extra special fun with our other house on-site, the Craighead-Jackson House - one of the most haunted sites in Knoxville!

October 28 with tours at 8, 9, and 10 P.M.
October 30 with tours at 8 and 9 P.M.
October 31 with tours at and 9 P.M.
Tickets are $10 and are available here: https://squareup.com/store/blount-mansion/item/halloween-tour-ticket

Blount Mansion, 200 W. Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-525-2375, www.blountmansion.org

3096 Fort Dickerson Road | Knoxville, TN 37920
Info: (865) 482-1680 or https://kcwrtorg.wordpress.com/

Activities will include living history campsites, infantry drilling with rifle firing demonstrations, a Civil War medical and surgical exhibit, ladies fashions, battle reenactments, cannon firings, and a salute to all veterans including an American Flag retirement ceremony.

Visitors are invited to park free at the Wee Care Shoppe parking lot across from Shoney's, where they can ride a free shuttle to Fort Dickerson.

Hosted by The Artemis Project

October 28 – October 29

An event to raise awareness about domestic violence through art, education and creative expression. The goal of this event is to make an impact on the community through domestic violence awareness. The event is an evening including live theatre, music and art. Donations and ticketed proceeds will go to local domestic abuse resources and programs. There is an open house at 6 pm with the entertainment starting at 7 pm.

Please make sure to check out our day portion of the event at Lucas Lepri Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Fitness including the following workshops: yoga, domestic violence educational discussion with therapists and a self-defense class!

Tickets will be available at the door or you can email us to reserve your spot at artemisprojectknoxville@gmail.com

Ticket prices: $5 individual work shop, $10 Evening, $20 all day

For those who would benefit but cannot afford the full ticket price please email for reservations and we will discuss a reduced ticket price.
Modern Studio, 109 W Anderson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-323-2425, www.modernstudio.org

Knoxville Children’s Theatre, in partnership with The Ritchie Company, will present 11 live performances of the Best Play Tony award-winner, “The Crucible.” This acclaimed drama is one of the most-produced plays in American history.

The live stage play will be performed October 27 through November 12:
Fri., Oct. 27 at 7 PM, Sat., Oct. 28 at 1 PM, Sun., Oct. 29 at 3 PM, Thurs., Nov. 2 at 7 PM, Fri., Nov. 3 at 7 PM, Sat., Nov. 4 at 1 PM, Sun., Nov. 5 at 3 PM, Thurs., Nov. 9 at 7 PM, Fri., Nov. 10 at 7 PM, Sat., Nov. 11 at 1 PM, and Sun., Nov. 12 at 3 PM.

The story focuses upon a young farmer, John Proctor, whose servant-girl Abigail maliciously causes the arrest of the farmer’s wife for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie. But instead of saving his wife, he finds himself also accused of witchcraft and ultimately condemned with a host of others. This exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem continues KCT’s fall tradition of producing Halloween-themed literary classics for children and families. “The Crucible” is one of the most-produced plays by high schools across the country. The play is performed by 15 talented young actors, from ages 12 to 17.

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

Celebrate Halloween like the Vikings. Take part in the 4 day and 3 night carnival of ceremonial costumes, fire and dance. Behold: Samhain, the Norse/Celtic celebration of the coming of winter. *(Sunday is the family friendly day with traditional crafts, singalongs, games and delicious fall treats with a trick or treat at sunset.) You won't be afraid, (as long as you can remember it is just illusion). What you see, hear, taste and smell is all a recreation of a deep cultural tradition in honor of the Old Norse gods and goddesses.

Program of events: https://www.facebook.com/events/613073292206287/

All festival long (vendors and performers): Body painting, Henna tattoo, Herbal (legal) spritual psychedelic tonics, Ancient-inspired clothing, Leatherwork, Smithwork and coins, Jewelry, Dance, Tarot Readings, Fire performers, Hoop artists, Fire breathers, And much more

Online: $20, https://holdmyticket.com/tickets/259243
At the door (unless sold out): $22

Come to the award-winning Mountain Makins festival October 27-29 in Morristown. The festival supports the preservation of the Rose School building, provides Arts Education for residents of 5 counties, and serves to keep Appalachian history and culture vibrant and alive for generations to come. Festival goers come year after year, from distances far and wide, to immerse themselves in the very best of Appalachian culture, food, music, dance, crafts, artwork, and fun!

The celebration begins with a Preview Party on Friday, October 27. Advance-only tickets for this special event are $25. Guests will be treated to a gourmet buffet and exclusive early-bird shopping. Additionally, Preview guests are admitted to the festival free on both Saturday and Sunday.

All weekend, artisans will exhibit throughout the historic building and the surrounding grounds. Authentic craftspeople, carefully selected through a rigorous jury process, are on hand to demonstrate folk-life skills, giving guests -young and old- a chance to see traditional basket weaving, blacksmithing, apple butter making, broom making, beekeeping, woodturning and other necessities of frontier life in Appalachia. The historic Rose Center and surrounding grounds are filled with high-quality, hand-made pottery, glasswork, jewelry, wood carving, soaps and lotions, fine art, fiber art, folk art, candles, wreaths, soft sculpture, baskets, toys and much, much more.

Visitors can also listen to live bluegrass, newgrass and old time music, “set a spell” in the storytelling tent, enter a drawing for the 2017 Mountain Makins Quilt, see more than a dozen dance groups, talk with local authors, and let their children paint a pumpkin, ride a pony, and more. We look forward to seeing you this year, ...and the next,...and the one after that. It is a fall family tradition that must be experienced to be appreciated.

Festival Hours:
Friday --6:30 PM PREVIEW PARTY (With advance tickets: No tickets sales at the door).
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Saturday -- 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday-- 11 AM - 6 PM
General Admission to the Festival: $5 for Adults; $1 for Children (6-12 years old); 6 and under free!

The Rose Center, 442 West Second North St., Morristown, TN, 37814. Hours: M-F 9-5. Information: 423-581-4330, www.rosecenter.org