Calendar of Events

Old-time String Band

Bryant & Brown is an old-time band consisting of Mike Bryant, Paul Brown,Terri McMurray and Marcia Bryant. Mike and Marcia of Roane County, Tennessee are regular performers at the Laurel and have played old-time music since the late 1970s. Their longtime friends Paul and Terri, who live in Winston Salem, North Carolina, have also played for over 40 years, playing with and learning directly from folks including Tommy Jarrell and Benton Flippen. Individually, Mike and Paul are considered two of the most accomplished contemporary old-time musicians by their peers, each adapting the music to their own playing styles while maintaining the integrity of the musics tradition. Together they create an exceptionally fine traditional sound.

Jubilee Community Arts at the Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. Tickets (discounts apply to advance purchase, JCA members, students & seniors) available through http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/1118485, 1-800-838-3006 ext 1, and at the door. For information: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org

Dancing Pots Pottery
Holiday Sale – Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, 10:00am-2:00pm.

1136 Keowee Ave. (Sequoyah Hills.)
Sale is above garage in the back.
Contact: Debbie Whelan for info. 865-406-1841 or dancingwhelan@gmail.com

On Saturday, December 1, 2018 the melodious sounding tuba/euphonium choir under the direction of Sande MacMorran will perform carols and songs of Christmas. Tuba/sousaphone, euphonium/baritone players of all degrees of ability are invited to participate in this event.

This will take place at Harriman High School James M. Williamson auditorium in Harriman on December 1. Registration for participants is at 9:30 am, rehearsal at 10:00 am, and the free public concert is at 11:45 am. For more information, call Connie L. Sledzinski at 865-640-1384.

The Smokyland Sound Chorus and the Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church of KARNS are pleased to announce a Barbershop Style Christmas concert at the church on Saturday evening the 1st of December.

The headliner quartet for the concert will be the Rocky Toppers of the Knoxville metro area. They were "runners up" for championship quartet at the Dixie District competition this fall in Alabama. The concert will also feature the local chapter chorus as well as several of its internal quartets, including the crowd pleasing Three Nice Guys quartet, a new group called Old Fashioned, and the guys called Fourtuitous.

The event will start at 7:00 PM in the worship center of the church at 7753 Oak Ridge Hwy. A "love offering" will be taken during the concert to support the sponsors. Please direct further questions about the show to (singer) John Shelton: 865-368-4066. Smokyland Sound Chorus: www.smokylandsound.org

We have partnered with Trees Knoxville for another Tree Giveway!

Join us on Saturday, December 1 from 10am-12pm at our Historic Mule Barn located at 2649 Boyds Bridge Pike.

We will have black gum, redbud, red maple, bald cypress, swamp white oak and tulip poplars available in one gallon containers.

First come, first served, while supplies last! http://www.treesknoxville.org/

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Hours: Gardens open daily from dawn to dusk. Information: 865-862-8717, www.knoxgarden.org

Beck Cultural Exchange Center presents in partnership with Ross University School of Medicine a special presentation and exhibition, The Legacy of the Black Medical Schools and Departments in the United States, opening for one day only December 1, 2018 at 3:00pm.

The exhibition, curated by Anita Moncrease, M.D., M.P.H., Associate Professor, Wayne State University School of Medicine, tells the unique and untold story of the “Legacy of the Black Medical Schools and Departments in the United States” that does not begin in the United States; it begins in Africa over 3000 years ago. Stories of the 19 Black Medical Schools and Departments are presented in this exhibit. Beginning with the first, Howard University founded in 1868 and culminating with the newest one Morehouse School of Medicine in 1975. Four of the 19 Black medical schools and departments in the United States are open today. Two of the schools that are closed were located in Knoxville, the Knoxville College Medical School (1895 -1900) and Knoxville Medical College (1900-1910).

For More Information contact us today or visit us online at http://www.beckcenter.net/museum-exhibit-s/

Beck Cultural Exchange Center: 1927 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915. Hours: Tu-Sa 10-6. Information: 865-524-8461, www.beckcenter.net

Guest artist recital; The Jacobs Guitar Ensemble is from Indiana University Bloomington's Jacobs School of Music, and is directed by Daniel Duarte. The ensemble performs fundamental repertoire related to the classical guitar tradition and various other styles while featuring original works for guitar ensemble and arrangements that aim to expose students to practical elements of music performance that often appear in the guitar repertoire. The repertoire will present original compositions written for the group including "Shumba" for 12 guitars by UT's Jorge Variego. The ensemble's performance at UT is in collaboration with the Knoxville Guitar Society.

Natalie Haslam Music Center, Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall
UT School of Music: Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public. The Alumni Memorial Building located at 1408 Middle Drive on the UT campus. (The James R. Cox Auditorium is located in the Alumni Memorial Building.) The Natalie Haslam Music Center is located at 1741 Volunteer Blvd 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

An evening of vibrant music and song from the diverse communities of the Middle East.

Natalie Haslam Music Center, Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall
UT School of Music: Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public. The Alumni Memorial Building located at 1408 Middle Drive on the UT campus. (The James R. Cox Auditorium is located in the Alumni Memorial Building.) The Natalie Haslam Music Center is located at 1741 Volunteer Blvd 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

Do you know the crow-counting nursery rhyme that starts with "One for sorrow, Two for joy" and ends with "Seven for a secret that's never been told"? Well, these seven crows can't keep this a secret: It's time for my holiday open gallery and studio event on Saturday, December 1st from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bring a friend and come out for a fun day of shopping for some unique Christmas gifts. My gallery and studio are stocked with a great selection of handcrafted pottery and animal sculptures, including these seven chatty crows.
CLICK HERE to like my Peter Rose Pottery Facebook page to keep up with the latest news on my pottery: https://www.facebook.com/peterrosepottery

My gallery and studio are located at 6319 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918

Directions: Take I-40 East or West to I-640. Take Exit 6 off I-640, north on Broadway and follow the signs to "Tazewell Pike." Turn right on Tazewell Pike at the first traffic light (by Pratt's Country Store). I am 6 miles away on Tazewell Pike, the first driveway on the left past Atkins Road.

Saturday at 6 PM – 8 PM
The Basement Community Art Studio, 105 W Jackson Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902

Learn the basics of painting with watercolor from local artist, Diann Bishop. Watercolors, brushes, & paper provided.
Bring 2 photos that you would like to practice painting. This is an adult only class so feel free to BYOB (or wine).
Reserve your spot today! Tickets are $35/artist

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29 artists are setting up for this year's event!

Gallery of Holiday Shops and Bake Sale is our annual fine art and craft sale now held in December. Gallery of Holiday Shops features handmade fine crafts such as jewelry of all descriptions, functional and fine craft ceramics, baskets, hand-forged ironwork, crocheted accessories, small quilted items, handcrafted wooden boxes, and a wonderful array of paintings and photography by regional artists.

At the same time, we offer a fabulous sale of homebaked goods contributed by our membership. Cooks and non-cooks alike, stock up on the specialities of local culinary stars for holiday entertaining and gifting.

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

Knoxville Children’s Theatre, in partnership with Clayton Foundation, will present 16 live performances of “Best Christmas Pageant Ever,”
based on the classic novel by Barbara Robinson. In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids: probably the most inventively awful kids in history! You won't believe the mayhem - and the fun - when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! This delightful comedy is adapted from the best-selling book and has become a holiday staple for theatre audiences everywhere, featuring lots of laughs for audiences of all ages.

The live stage musical will be performed:
Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 1PM & 5 PM, Sundays at 3 PM

The play is performed by 22 talented young actors, from ages 9 to 16. Derrick Washington, Jr., a senior at STEM Academy will direct the
production. STEM Academy student Quintin Rhodes will serve as the Stage Manager.

TICKETS are $12 per Adult, $10 per child. Reservations are strongly recommended. Group rates are available for groups of 12 or more. To obtain a group rate, reservations must be placed by telephone. Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com