Calendar of Events

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

Opening Fri Sep 7, 5-9 PM at the Emporium

Then, on display at the Knoxville Museum of Art from Sep 19 - 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

Recent works by painter George Rothery and woodturner Gordon Fowler will be featured throughout September at the Art Market Gallery. An opening reception for the artists, including complimentary refreshments and live music by The Accidentals, will begin at 5:30 p.m. on September 7th, during Downtown Knoxville’s monthly First Friday Art Walk. The show will feature George’s marine-themed acrylic paintings, and Gordon’s wooden bowls, platters and hollow forms.

George Rothery: THE ARTIST AND NOW A WRITER—George Rothery is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a major in Marketing. After serving in the US Air Force, discharged with the rank of Captain, George became professionally involved with art when he opened galleries in Knoxville, Tennessee that became art exhibition centers for the surrounding area for the next 22 years.
After another career in manufacturer representation (Rothery Associates), George became a professional maritime artist. He picked up brush and canvas to create oils and acrylics reminiscent of the sailing and boating he loved growing up on the New Jersey shore, and later on the South Carolina coast. His paintings are in private and corporate collections from Massachusetts to Florida and from the Carolinas to Texas. He has been in many national juried shows, and his work has appeared in: American Artist, The Complete Painters Handbook, Workshop, Life on the Water, Homes and Living, and a number of newspaper articles.

Gordon Fowler: I make bowls, platters, and hollow forms from wood using a woodturning lathe. I find the wood on roadsides or friends tell me about a tree they cut down. I get a kick out of “recycling” these logs that would otherwise go to a landfill or a fireplace. Most of my work is twice-turned. That means I cut the logs with a chainsaw, rough turn it, let it dry for at least six months, then turn it again to its final thickness. Making round things is inherent to the lathe, and I’m inspired by the symbolism and symmetry of circles. I’m influenced by texture, patterns, and contrasts found in nature. I strive to create pleasing forms combined with exquisite grain patterns.

Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Tu-Th & Sa 11-6, Fri 11-9, Su 1-5. Information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net

Broadway Studios And Gallery’s presents ‘Abstraction,’ an abstract art competition. ‘Abstraction’ is an art competition that will showcase abstract art from artists located in Knoxville and the surrounding areas. All media will be presented and awards will be given to the best pieces.

The show will be presented to the public on First Friday September 7th from 5-9pm. Prizes for the winners will be given at 6pm.

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

First Friday Reception, September 7th, 5-9PM

The UT Downtown Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of work by Ben Seamons. Ben received his MFA in Painting from the University of Tennessee in 2012. He passed away in 2016, and this exhibition is in celebration of his life.

"My recent paintings depict human figures that arise out of a painting process that sets the subject matter and the paint on a collision course. The use of gestural abstraction in relationship to the figure conjures unanticipated moments where figures are caught in metaphysical experiences. The figure and the gesture emerge and dissolve, they co-evolve with their meaning, recognizing each other as counterparts. They become embedded or hidden within layers of paint that are deposited over time. The paint is the medium that transmits a kind of psychic reality and elicits themes of boundary dissolution: between material and spirit, the body and space; between the violent and the ecstatic, the concentrated and the diluted."
-Ben Seamons, on his final body of work

UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: W-F 11-6, Sa 10-3. Information: 865-673-0802, http://web.utk.edu/~downtown

Opening Fri Sep 7, 7:30-10 PM and the remainder of the month by appointment only

Siren Filings is about the voices of women, beautiful and dangerous, in the form of documents submitted to reveal an unseen force. The Greek mythological Sirens stand for the patriarchal trope of the female voice as alluring but dangerous, even deadly. Much like the rhyming "iron filings" that encircle and point to invisible force fields, so these drawings are responsive and revealing of forces such as labor practices, patriarchy, the voices that shape politics and identity, and those that are absent.

This show contains the work of four women. Judy Rushin's work incorporates hand woven cloth that draws attention to art making as labor, and she uses the traditionally feminine craft of weaving to reflect on the current gender pay gap. Her work is presented in context of a towel hand woven for daily use in the early 1840's by Barbara Lahr (1820 - 1903). Born 70 miles from the hometown of Karl Marx (and two years later), Lahr lived and worked in the same environment that shaped and then rejected Marx.

Tatiana Istomina's series "Philosophy of the Encounter" (in collaboration with Mona Sharma for the soft sculptures and puppets) speculates on the overlooked contributions of Hélène Rytman – the wife and murder victim of prominent French philosopher Louis Althusser -- to her husband's work. Istomina's series "Image with Caption" presents different views of the young daughter of Stalin sitting on the lap of the Lavrenty Beria- the head of the Soviet secret police. Each work focuses on a different part of the image or caption.

Mona Sharma's work for her series Manifest is disconcertingly smooth for the tensions of its content. Similarly, her travel documents adhere to familiar formal bureaucratic structures that are an uncomfortable framework for the text that pushes against it.

C for Courtside, 513 Cooper St, Knoxville, TN 37917
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The 99th annual Tennessee Valley Fair is set to debut a variety of new and noteworthy attractions for East Tennesseans! From culinary arts to crafts, livestock shows to action sports, headline concerts and special events, there are thousands of ways to enjoy a little Homegrown Happiness at this year's Tennessee Valley Fair.

Concert Line-up:

Friday, September 7 | 8 PM | $10-$20 - Rick Springfield
Saturday, September 8 | 8 PM | $15 - Chris Blue
Sunday, September 9 | 8 PM | $10 - Joe Diffie - HOMER HART opening
Monday, September 10 | 8 PM | $10 - Tenth Avenue North
Tuesday, September 11 | 8 PM | $10 - Craig Campbell - RADIO ROMANCE opening
Wednesday, September 12 | 8 PM | $10-$15 - 38 Special
Thursday, September 13 | 8 PM | $10-$20 - Scotty McCreery
Friday, September 14 | 8 PM | $15 - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Saturday, September 15 | 8 PM | $5 - Who's Bad - The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
Sunday, September 16 | 8 PM | $15-$25 - The Charlie Daniels Band - THE YOUNG FABLES opening

To see a full list of attractions and activities, visit www.tnvalleyfair.org. Tennessee Valley Fair: 865-215-1471 or tickets@tnvalleyfair.org

A show about artists, their art, and the funny way they're connected. Each artist invited the next, creating a chain of 32 exhibiting artists

Opening Sep 7, 6-10 PM
Second showing Sep 15, 1-9 PM

A1LabArts, 23 Emory Pl, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917https://www.facebook.com/events/1086219218220420/

At the Mast Store, when we have a sale, we make it an event. The sale venue is The Standard Knoxville, and it's just a short walk or drive from the Mast Store in Downtown Knoxville (6 minutes if you're walking, even shorter if you're driving...and there's lots of parking). Everything at The Standard is 50% OFF suggested retail prices. It's a great time to get ready for the cooler temperatures of fall and to prepare for winter snows!

For Men
Apparel: Sherpa • Outdoor Research • Herringbone Naturals • Columbia
Samples: Columbia Sportswear • ExOfficio • Mountain Khakis (Limited Sizes)

For Women
Apparel: Andrée by Unit • Lulu-B • Columbia • Honeyme • Sherpa • Outdoor Research • Aryeh
Samples: Columbia Sportswear • ExOfficio • Mountain Khakis (Limited Sizes)

Footwear: Jambu • Merrell • Pikolinos • Keds • Teva • Born • Acorn • Ahnu • Dansko

Accessories: Socksmith • Eagle Creek • Marmot • Osprey Packs • Outdoor Tech

You'll find even more items at the sale. There's simply not enough room here to list it all!

Hours:
• Friday, September 7 - 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Saturday, September 8 - 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Sunday, September 9 - Noon - 6 p.m.

Plenty of parking available near The Standard (416 W. Jackson Avenue, Knoxville TN 37902). ATTENTION Tennessee Football Fans! Bring in your game ticket from the Battle of Tennessee to get a FREE bag of candy! Limit one bag per customer per ticket. https://www.facebook.com/events/1872804909432640/

Mast General Store, 402 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-546-1336, www.mastgeneralstore.com/knoxville

When you're up before the sun for your job, you're going to see some beautiful sunrises! Victor Agreda, Jr. has seen quite a few since joining the staff of WUOT, and his watercolor-style photography captures the true beauty of Knoxville at the break of dawn, juxtaposing silhouettes with washes of vibrant color.

His photos, taken from the Communications Building near the UT stadium, sometimes feature the stadium and a Power T in the foreground, making them perfect for Vol fans!

http://victoragreda.com/

More events at http://ijams.org/events/. 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

The Hammer Ensemble is the social justice wing of Flying Anvil Theatre (artistic director, Jayne Morgan). Our first production, earlier this year, The Pall, focused on human trafficking (of which, sadly, Knoxville is a hub). Our second production, Lockdown, focuses on gun violence in our schools and communities, presenting an active shooting situation and varied voices on the complex issues of gun control. Directed by John F. Ferguson and developed by John Ferguson, Linda Parsons, and The Hammer Ensemble.

Performances Sept 6-8 at Flying Anvil and Sept 9 at Tennessee Wesleyan University.

Flying Anvil Theatre, 1300 Rocky Hill Road, Knoxville. Information: 865-357-1309, www.flyinganviltheatre.com

Ten years! How did the time go so fast? It seems like just yesterday we were in the throws of opening the studio, and now we’re celebrating a major milestone anniversary for The Glowing Body! A decade of offering yoga, massage and healthy eating in the community is definitely something to celebrate, so mark your calendars for a week long celebration in September.

Discounts! 10% off massage appointments, class cards and retail Tuesday, Sept. 4th - Friday, Sept. 7th.
https://www.glowingbody.net/schedule-massage/

Tasty Tuesday - 9/4/18
Cook to Be Well & Magpies will tantalize our taste buds.

Wednesday - 9/5/18 - 6:00-8:00pm
Bend & Bliss Yin Class - Therapists will offer massage during Jen’s Yin class. OMG! The class is limited to 25 people, so reserve your spot today! $30 per grateful recipient. Registration coming soon.

Thursday - 9/6/18 - Thai Yoga Massage Clinic
$35 for a 1 hour Thai Yoga Massage session! This will be held in the large yoga studio and will feature therapists practicing their Thai skills.

Clinics will be offered at:
• 5:00-6:00pm
• 6:00-7:00pm
• 7:00-8:00pm

Friday - 9/7/18 - First Friday of Free Yoga - 5:00-9:00pm
Enjoy 30 minute demo classes and massage therapy samples from our talented teachers and therapists as well as art in the Small Hall Gallery between the studio and Magpies.

Saturday - 9/8/18 - Party Time! - 5:00-9:00pm
Celebrate our actual 10th anniversary as we welcome back dear friends and reminisce about the changes we have gone though over the past 10 years.

Our party will feature food by Cook to Be Well, Magpies, The Corner Lounge and Holly's Eventful Dining, tasty beverages, henna artist, photo booth, a cake walk, and live music by Leah Gardner. Plus, giveaways! 50% off 10 class cards (at the party only)! https://www.glowingbody.net/schedule/

Liz Kelly Zook is an artist in Murfreesboro, TN. Zook was raised in small-town Nevada, Missouri. Her art will be featured from September 1st-October 31st in Hodges Library on the University of Tennessee Campus (1015 Volunteer Blvd).

Zook’s art is a mix between Pop and Illustrative art. She uses a lot of bright colors; very few of her pieces are without black outlines. She likes the way the outlines control the chaos of the color when she applies it to the canvas.

Zook’s goal as an artist is to encourage people to spend more time on the things that bring them joy. She describes her work as “fun for the sake of fun.” And let’s face it, everyone needs more fun.

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