Calendar of Events

Your family can come to the zoo and experience it like they never have before while making new friends through a Bedtime with the Beasts adventure! This fun-filled program includes meeting animal ambassadors up close, a night hike through our African Savannah, and an exploration of nocturnal animals and their adaptations before bunking down next to the Malayan Tigers. Bedtime with the Beasts programs are appropriate for ages 6 and up. Dinner and a continental breakfast will be provided.

Zoo Knoxville, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. Open every day except Christmas. Information: 865-637-5331, www.zooknoxville.org

Attakullakulla: Peace Chief of the Cherokee Nation
History Supper & Living History Presentation by Capt. Rob Rambo, US Army (Retired)
$35 per person; reservations required

Known as “the most important Indian of his day,” Cherokee chief Attakullakulla traveled to England to negotiate for the rights of his people, and spurred the British to establish Fort Loudoun in present-day Monroe County during the French and Indian War. Living historian Rob Rambo will bring this great leader to life during this exciting hour-long event. Admission cost includes dinner and the presentation.

Supper Menu: Mother’s Roast Beef, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Seasonal Vegetables, Bread with Whipped Butter, Tea and Lemonade, Assorted Cupcakes

Blount Mansion, 200 W. Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PURCHASE TICKETS, PLEASE VISIT WWW.BLOUNTMANSION.ORG AND CLICK ON EVENTS. YOU MAY EMAIL US AT INFO@BLOUNTMANSION.ORG OR CALL (865) 525-2375.

By Taylor Mac (corrected dates are Oct 4-21)

Somewhere in the suburbs, Isaac has returned from the wars to help take care of his ailing father, only to discover a household in revolt. The insurgent: his Mom. Liberated from an oppressive marriage, with Isaac’s newly out transgender sibling as her ally, Mom’s on a crusade to dismantle the patriarchy. But in Taylor Mac’s brazenly funny and stunning comedy, annihilating the past doesn't always free you from it. The playwright was recently awarded a MacArthur Genius Grant . . . after seeing this play, you’ll know why.
*The show has mature language/subject matter & not suitable for children.

October 5 through 21, Wed through Sat at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm.
One pay-what-you-can preview on October 4 at 7:30 pm.

TICKET PRICES: Wed, Thu, & Sun $22 ($16 for students); Fri & Sat $24 ($16 for students)
Get your tickets now! https://www.ticketpeak.com/res/FlyingAnvil or you can call our box office at 865-357-1309.

Flying Anvil Theatre, 1300 Rocky Hill Road, Knoxville. Information: www.flyinganviltheatre.com

HAKA EVENT! OCTOBER 4-7
THURSDAY OCTOBER 4TH

Pou Uira Drum Seminar
An Intensive Retreat
FRIDAY OCT. 5TH, SATURDAY OCT. 6TH, & SUNDAY OCT. 7TH
This event begins on Friday at 9am and continues until Sunday at 4pm.

For more details about costs and accommodations for the seminar or info about the bodywork and healing sessions, please contact Gypsy Hands at 865-522-5829
GYPSY HANDS HEALING ARTS 707 North Central Street, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States (865) 522-5829 info@gypsyhands.com

UT to Host Conference Featuring Internationally Acclaimed Sculptor

Since the early 1990s, artist Chakaia Booker has been creating elaborate sculptures made of recycled tires to make statements on human diversity, environmental awareness, globalization, industrialization, and other topics. One of her recycled tire sculptures, titled Renegade, currently stands in Cradle of Country Music Park at the corner of Knoxville’s Gay Street and Summit Hill Drive. It was installed during the summer of 2018 as part of the Art in Public Places exhibition hosted by Dogwood Arts.

Now the Knoxville community will have a chance to meet and hear from Booker as she visits Knoxville for the 2018 Mid-South Sculpture Alliance(MSA) conference, being hosted by the UT School of Art.

In a pre-conference event that’s free and open to the public, Booker and master printer Justin Sanz from the Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop will be working on a set of mono prints October 1-3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the UT Printshop, located in Room 241 of the Art and Architecture Building, 1715 Volunteer Boulevard.

Booker’s keynote address during the conference will begin at 3 p.m. on October 5 at the Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Following her talk, an opening reception for Booker will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at the UT Downtown Gallery, 106 South Gay Street. Both events are free and open to the public.

Booker’s solo exhibition will be on display at the Downtown Gallery Oct. 4–27.

The three-day conference, featuring works by Booker and several other artists, will include a wide array of activities, with talks and lectures which are free and open to the public as well as workshops, demonstrations, and mentoring sessions that require registration and a fee.

Held in conjunction with the conference will be the UT Alumni Sculpture Exhibition at Ewing Gallery, curated by UT alumnus and artist Bill FitzGibbons. In 2010, FitzGibbons was honored by the university with the Outstanding Alumni Award. The exhibition, which opens September 16 and runs through October 7, will feature sculptures by 25 other alumni of the UT Sculpture program.

For more information about the Mid-South Sculpture Alliance Conference, including a full event schedule and a map of venues, visit the MSA website. Links available at https://news.utk.edu/2018/09/26/ut-to-host-conference-featuring-internationally-acclaimed-sculptor

Reception and gallery walk, Fri Oct 5, 7-9 PM

The Camera Club of Oak Ridge is presenting the 70th Photographic Salon from October 1 to November 2 on the 2nd Floor of the Goff Building at RSCC. The show will feature images by East Tennessee photographers entered into a juried competition in 9 different categories from Abstracts to Wildlife. The opening reception on October 5 has a gallery walk and light refreshments. We are celebrating 70 years of this community event.

On display at Roane State Community College, Oak Ridge Campus, 701 Briarcliff Ave, Oak Ridge - Goff Bldg, 2nd floor. Hours: M-F 7 AM - 10 PM, Sat 8 AM - 5 PM.

Information: http://oakridgecameraclub.org/salon.shtml
Find us on Facebook: “Camera Club of Oak Ridge”

Imaginary Friends, new paintings by Aaron Carroll, will be at Blackberry Farm Gallery at the Clayton Center for the Arts October 1 through 31. The Artist's Recemption will be October 26 at 6:00pm.

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

All Month at Halls & Burlington Branch Libraries

Calling all muggles and wizards! The Knox County Public Library celebrates 20 years of Harry Potter magic with an array of special Harry Potter-themed events. Be a part of Camp Hogwarts at Halls or join the muggles at Burlington for some wicked wizardry for all ages the entire month of October.

Camp Hogwarts @ Halls Branch

A History of Magic
Monday, Oct. 1 | 6 PM
Literary discussion and trivia night for adults!

Care of Magical Creatures
Thursday, Oct. 4 | 4 PM
(K & up) Ijams Nature Center will lead a "Magical Creatures" program. Registration required. Call 922-2552.

Creatorspace: Wandmaking 101
Tuesday, Oct. 9 | 4 PM
(10 & up) Introduction to wandmaking. We'll also have snacks. Registration required. Call 922-2552.

Tri-Wizard Trivia Tournament and Costume Ball
Tuesday, Oct. 23 | 6 PM
(10 & up) Wear your most fabulous Halloween regalia! Halloween snacks and prizes will abound.

Harry Potter Lego Club
Saturday, Oct. 27 | 3 PM
(K & up) Harry-themed LEGO play.

Harry Potter Party
Monday, Oct. 29 | 4 PM
(All Ages) Come dressed as your favorite Harry Potter character and enjoy crafts and snacks!

Magic for Muggles @ Burlington Branch

Harry Potter Game Night
Thursday, Oct. 18 | 5:30 - 7:45 PM
Join us for a special edition of Burlington Game Night featuring Harry Potter games. Bring your wizard friends!

Harry Potter Adult Coloring
Monday, Oct. 22 | 5:30 - 7:45 PM
You're never too old to color! Burlington has the best coloring books around, from nature to Harry Potter.

Harry Potter Party: 20 Years of Magic
Monday, Oct. 29 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Put on your wizard robes for a Harry Potter extravaganza celebrating 20 years of magic! Prizes awarded for best costumes. For witches & wizards of all ages. To register, call 525-5431.

www.knoxlib.org

October 1-6 is Community Appreciation week at Angela Floyd Schools. Free trial dance and music lessons for new and current students. Please call either location to secure your spot!

Angela Floyd Schools: West Location
10845 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37934
865.675.9894

Angela Floyd Schools: North Location
6732 Jubilee Center Way
Knoxville, TN 37912
865.947.9894

https://www.angelafloydschools.com/

You & Me is a collaborative portrait project. Each artist created a self-portrait and a portrait of another artist they were paired up with.

First Friday, October 5th 6-10pm with award announcements
Additional viewing on Saturday 6th 6-8pm
Last View: Friday, October 19, 6-8pm

SHOW OPENS for Open Streets Knoxville on September 30 (2-6 PM)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1948752238758518/

Featuring art by:

Norman Magden
Anna Maria Gundlach
Tatiana Potts
Jessica Gregory
Melanie Kidder
Bob Thompson
Rod Lee
Sandy Lee
John Fairstein
Jennifer Snead
Kay Newton
Rip Lydick
Shelley Mangold
Neranza Noel Blount
Booder Barnes
Anne Freels
Elizabeth Porter
Jennifer Stoneking-Stewart
Mary Nietling
Ashley Addair
Anna Lawrence
John Allen
Debra Dylan
Veronica L. Ludlow
Athanasios Bayiates
Sara Blair McNally
Carolyn Corley
Jessica J Newman
Patrick O’Neil
Stacy Jacobs
Joe Strong

Hosted by A1LabArts at 23 Emory Pl, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917. https://www.facebook.com/events/256230565165937/

Opening reception Sep 29, 7-9 PM with gallery talk at 6:30 PM and awards at 7 PM

Open Show is the Art Center's annual juried mixed media exhibition focusing on exceptional work being produced in our area. Anyone may enter. There are no size, media, or geographic limitations - it is open to all artists of all media.

Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tu-F 9-5, Sa-M 1-4. Information: 865-482-1441, www.oakridgeartcenter.org

Reception: September 28, 6:30 – 8:00 PM - Free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome to attend, meet the artists and enjoy complementary refreshments.

The Knoxville Watercolor Society will be exhibiting recent artwork from its members. KWS is an active group of regional artists who work primarily in water media. Membership is juried, and new artists are encouraged to apply for membership. Additional information is available online at: knxvillewatercolorsociety.com

Exhibit viewing hours: Hours: Tu & Th 9-5, W & F 10-5, 2nd-4th Sa 10-1. Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityartcenter.com