Calendar of Events

Saturday, December 9th at 3pm, Sunday, December 10th at 3pm and Monday, December 11th at 7pm at Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Avenue.
The Nativity Pageant of Knoxville is a presentation of the traditional Christmas story of the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem. Free admission, no ticket required! With a cast and choir of more than 200, a professional orchestra and live animals, the story is told in pantomime on realistic sets. This 1-hour performance has been held annually since 1969 and is open to all audiences. Sunday and Monday performances are offered with interpretation for the deaf and hearing impaired. Coliseum parking is $5/car.

Phone: 865-579-5323 Website: KnoxvilleNativity.com Email: NativityPageant@gmailcom Facebook: Nativity Pageant of Knoxville
Twitter: @KnoxNativity

At Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Jr Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37915

FREE EVENT! No tickets needed!
Join us for the 49th annual Nativity Pageant of Knoxville at the Civic Coliseum

Saturday, Dec 9 at 3 pm
Sunday, Dec 10 at 3 pm
Monday, Dec 11 at 7 pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/464948107217025/

Mabry-Hazen House invites you to join us for our annual Christmas Tours. Our final event of the year before we close for the winter, the rooms of the house will be decorated in the spirit of the holiday season. Tours are scheduled for Saturday, December 9th from 5-8pm and Sunday, December 10th from 2-5pm. The event is free of charge and light refreshments will be served. Donations are encouraged and appreciated. Mabry-Hazen House will be open by appointment from December 11th until March 1st, 2018.

Mabry-Hazen House, 1711 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37915. Information: 865-522-8661, www.mabryhazen.com

The second annual ‘BSG Holiday Market Sale’ will showcase the resident artists’ holiday art and gifts. BSG will be open on Dec. 9th from 10am-6pm and Dec. 10th from 12pm-5pm.

BSG will showcase all original artwork such as: jewelry, paintings, stained glass, cornshuck dolls, sculpture, Ukrainian Eggs, photography, scarves, coffee mugs, totes, all natural soaps, lotions, scented essential oils,bath salts, prints, and gift cards.

Light refreshments will be available and parking is easy and on site for FREE. Come snow, rain, or shine there will be 11 artists working in their studios who will be available to answer questions while you shop and tour the building.

Broadway Studios and Gallery, 1127 Broadway St, Knoxville, TN 37917. Hours: Thurs-Sat, 10-6; Sun-Wed by appointment (or when the "open" sign is turned on). Information: 865-556-8676, www.BroadwayStudiosAndGallery.com

Join host Sean McCollough for Kidstuff Live, WDVX’s free show for kids and the kid at heart. Grab your adult and come down to the Knoxville Visitor Center for Kidstuff Live, or listen on your radio and online at www.WDVX.com

865-544-1029 or http://wdvx.com for more information. WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

In Knoxville Market Square
CONDUCTOR: Alex Lapins
COORDINATOR: Alexander Lapins 317-294-4743

2017 is the 44th anniversary for TUBACHRISTMAS concerts/events which are presented throughout the world. TUBACHRISTMAS was conceived in 1974 by Harvey Phillips as a tribute to his teacher and mentor William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day, 1902. Through the legendary William J. Bell we reflect on our heritage and honor all great artists/teachers whose legacy has given us high performance standards, well structured pedagogy, professional integrity, personal values and a camaraderie envied by all other instrumentalists. The first TUBACHRISTMAS was conducted by Paul Lavalle in New York City's Rockefeller Plaza Ice Rink on Sunday, December 22, 1974. Traditional Christmas music performed at the first TUBACHRISTMAS was arranged by American composer Alec Wilder who ironically died on Christmas Eve, 1980. Wilder composed many solo and ensemble compositions for tuba and euphonium. He was a loyal supporter of every effort to improve the literature and public image of our chosen instruments. Through Alec Wilder we express our respect and gratitude to all composers who continue to embrace our instruments with their compositions and contribute to the ever growing solo and ensemble repertoire for tuba and euphonium.

http://www.tubachristmas.com

Cookies and apple cider will warm the day at the East Tennessee Historical Society’s Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 9. Activities include craft demonstrations and the sale of handmade items, free ornament and craft making for the kids, and holiday refreshments. Local crafter Karen Micheletta will have a selection of her handmade items made from antique quilts to purchase. In conjunction with the Stories in Stitches: Quilts from the East Tennessee Historical Society’s Permanent Collection exhibit, members of the Smoky Mountain Quilt Guild will present a quilt turning from 1:00-3:00, where visitors can get an up-close look at historic quilts and learn about quilt history. Merikay Waldvogel, nationally and internationally recognized quilt expert, member of the Quilters Hall of Fame, and exhibition co-currator, will be offering gallery tours and answering questions in the exhibit.

Visitors are invited to browse the ETHS Museum Store for a 10% discount on a great selection of traditional gifts, history books, and children's items. The 10% public discount is good for this day only. ETHS members receive a 10% discount throughout the year and 15% off throughout the month of December. Looking for the gift that gives all year? Pick up a gift membership and your loved ones will receive publications and special benefits throughout the year.

Museum admission is free for the day. On display is a beautifully hand-carved crèche made in Germany and brought to East Tennessee by the immigrant Fickey family in 1883. Family legend indicates that it had origins in the Fickeys’ home district of Erzgebirge some 150 years before being brought to this country. Other exhibits currently on view include the feature exhibition Stories in Stitches: Quilts from the East Tennessee Historical Society’s Permanent Collection, an East Tennessee Streetscape and Corner Drug Store, and Voices of the Land: The People of East Tennessee, a look at 300 years of history, from the Cherokee to the 1982 World’s Fair.

Holiday Open House events are free and open to the public from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Museum of East Tennessee is located at the East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville. For more information, visit www.eastTNhistory.org or call 865-215-8824.

Featuring THREE STAR REVIVAL, KING SUPER & THE EXCELLENTS, AND TREE TOPS

We love Knoxville so much that we’ve decided to share the stage with three kick-ass bands that call Knoxville home. Get ready for our first ever Funky Holiday Hang ft. Three Star Revival, King Super & The Excellents and Tree Tops. We’re stoked to hang out with some of the best talent in Knoxville this December and want to see you there!

The Mill & Mine, 227 W. Depot Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Tickets/information: http://themillandmine.com

Come enjoy an evening of live music and holiday favorites performed by the instructors of LeGrand Music Studios in the beautiful Fountain City Art Center. We had a blast with last year, and cannot wait to do it again!

December 9, 7pm, $25
The Fountain City Art Center
213 Hotel Road,
Knoxville, TN. 37918

Marble Springs State Historic Site is proud to present Christmas Candlelight Tours on Saturday, December 9th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Experience the historic site through the soft glow of candle light. The historic buildings will be decorated with fresh greenery and lanterns. Music, open hearth cooking, baked goods, and warm drinks will set your heart aglow with holiday spirit. Details are subject to change. Admission is a suggested $3 donation. Free.

Marble Springs: 1220 West Gov. John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-573-5508, www.marblesprings.net

Experience the sight, sound and smells of an Old Fashioned Christmas in the 1800’s with James White’s Fort and enjoy the Treats of the Season. Period decorations of fruit and greenery. Self guided tours and period demonstrations. Free Admission, but donations gladly accepted.

December 9 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
James White's Fort, 205 E. Hill Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: 865-525-6514, www.jameswhitefort.org

The Knoxville Gay Men’s Chorus (KGMC), under the artistic direction of Dr. Alan Stevens, will present its annual holiday concert. The “Do You Hear What I Hear” concert is filled with familiar holiday tunes that have gotten a little bit twisted!

“The show features the characters of Christmas Past, Present, and Future taking us on a journey through the insanity of the holiday season, both the joy and frustration we find in our friends and family, and the beauty of sharing the season with those around us,” Dr. Stevens said. “Along the way we will bump into a naughty Santa Claus, his peculiarly under-dressed helper elf, and a few kings (and queens) from around the globe! Do not miss this feel-good concert that you will put you in the mood for your holiday of choice!”

The choir was founded in 2012 with just 15 singers and has now grown to more than 60 members from across East Tennessee. The volunteer chorus meets for weekly rehearsals and commits to learning and performing the songs from memory. In addition to the large chorus, a smaller ensemble group also performs with the choir and at community events throughout the greater Knoxville area. Dr. Stevens, who is beginning his fourth year as the KGMC artistic director, is also the Associate Director of Choral Activities and Coordinator of Vocal Music Education at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN.

Tickets are $21.50 for general admission and $20.50 for seniors and students. They can be purchased through the KGMC website at http://www.knoxgmc.org. At the Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com, www.ticketmaster.com