Calendar of Events

Saturday, June 15, 6:00-8:00 pm
Sunday, June 16, 3:00-5:00 pm

By Jones, Hope & Wooten and directed by Joseph Johnson

The inhabitants of one of the smallest trailer parks in Texas – four doublewides and a shed – are thrown for a loop when they realize the nearby town of Tugaloo is determined to annex them. But odd assortment of friends, enemies and neighbors realize they’ll have to work together to defeat the encroaching annexation if they – and their way of life – have a snowball’s chance to survive being swallowed up by ‘the big guys.’ The rollicking mayhem of this flat-out funny Jones Hope Wooten comedy escalates as the residents attempt to secede from Texas, discover a traitor in their midst and turn the tables in a surprising and side-splitting finale. So grab your Stetson and come on over to Doublewide, Texas, where life is double the fun, double the joy, and where audiences double over with laughter!

Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 800 S. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information & tickets: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH FROM 4-8PM!

Knoxville Brewfest is held around the fountains and lake at the base of the Sunsphere and Tennessee Amphitheater. With more space, seating and natural shade, you’ll enjoy strolling along the water while sampling over 300 beers from Tennessee and beyond!

There is parking available in the nearby city parking garages at Market Square, State Street and Locust Street or consider taking public transportation (www.katbus.com for schedules and routes), riding your bike or using a designated driver to and from the Fest.

Check-in begins at 3pm, with gates opening at 4pm. Please bring a printed copy of your ticket, or have the digital copy ready at the gate. You must have a ticket and be 21 or older and present a government issued ID to be admitted.

Water will be provided. Please drink lots of it. Food is NOT included in the ticket price. There are several food vendors on-site, or you are welcome to bring in small snacks.

You are welcome to bring in a bag or purse for you personal items. You can also bring in chairs, but please keep them off the walkways. There will be plenty of seating available onsite too.

Children and pets are NOT allowed. Please find a sitter for the Fest and enjoy an afternoon out.

Be sure to have a good meal and drink plenty of water before you come. Should you feel that you have had too much, please find a volunteer or police officer and they will get you to the on-site medical team. Your safety is important to us; please consume responsibly.

Festival is held rain or shine. No refunds will be given.

For more information please visit https://knoxvillebrewfest.com.

A Roaring 20s Affair
6:30-10:30 PM at the home of Ruth & Joe Fielden
940 Cherokee Blvd, former residence of UT Presidents

Don't miss Knoxville's party of the year! Delicious dinner catered by Chef Simon Hall & Cocktails
$150 per person
https://www.knoxvilleopera.com/martini-party-2/

Knoxville Opera: 865-524-0795, www.knoxvilleopera.com

A musical Showcase of "seasoned" musicians (ages 50 and up!). Sponsored by Renaissance Terrace Assisted Living. Saturday, June 15, 1:00-5:00PM. Cornerstone Christian Church, 1411 Lantana Lane, Knoxville 37912.

Free admission and any money raised goes to the Bridge the Gap fund, used to provide assisted living care to those in need.

770-371-2373

When: Saturday, June 15 at 5pm
At East Tennessee History Center (across the street from the Theatre)
This is a free event for all ages on a first come, first serve basis as space allows. No tickets or registration needed.

You know about Peter, the fictional imp whose antics delight the Darling children in their London nursery. What you may not know is that Peter was born in the mind of British playwright and novelist JM Barrie, his attempt to connect with a family of young boys he’d met while walking his St. Bernard in Kensington Garden. Those boys, the Llewelyn-Davies, were so enchanted by Peter’s won’t-grow-up ways, that Barrie adapted the story into a book and, later, a play that both revitalized Barrie’s career and continues to delight audiences to this very day. Come learn more about how this iconic character transitioned from the page to the stage!

Dr. Kristin Stultz Pressley is a Musical Theatre Historian. Awarded a Bruce Kirle Emerging Musical Theatre Scholar Award in 2012, Kristin has spoken at back to back BroadwayCon events in New York City and currently works as a Teaching Artist at theatres across the Southeast. In addition, she teaches on the Adjunct Faculty of Furman University (Greenville, SC) and serves as a Board Member of the South Carolina Children's Theatre. Learn more about her work at http://www.DrBroadway.com or by following @DrBway on Twitter and Instagram.

https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/broadway-at-the-tennessee/showbizsaturday/

Experience America’s game as it was played in 1864! This free public event is enjoying its 6th season and Historic Ramsey House is proud to be a part of this historic reenactment. The players play by 1864 rules, wear period uniforms and our local Knoxville teams bear the names of actual teams that existed in Knoxville during that time. The Knoxville Holstons and Emmett’s Machinists play other vintage league teams from around the state.

Admission and Parking are Free! Concessions will be available with proceeds supporting Historic Ramsey House

Game Times and Dates:
Saturday, June 15th 11 am and 1 pm
Saturday, August 10th 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm

Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org

The UT Arboretum Society’s Third Saturday Hike for June will be held June 15 at the UT Arboretum. After our very warm spring temperatures, this is a great time for a cooler, early morning hike. Learn about the UT Arboretum’s trails on this short trail hike (1 to 1.5 hours).

Meet at the UT Arboretum Visitors Center, 901 S. Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge at 9:00 a.m. Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather and boots or good shoes for outdoor walking. Hikes will be varied in intensity level, and the route may be changed due to weather conditions or leader’s choice. These hikes are designed to be suitable for all, but the difficulty level of the hike is dependent on individual fitness. Be sure to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated at you hike. This hike will be led by a volunteer familiar with the UT Arboretum and the trail system.

This is a free program offered by the University of Tennessee Arboretum Society. No registration is required. To learn more about this hike or the UT Arboretum Society, go to www.utarboretumsociety.org. For more information on the program, call 865-483-7277.

Celebrating 54 years in 2019, this program is one of many lectures and activities that will be offered this year by the UT Arboretum Society. The program is cosponsored by the UT Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center. The Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014, is one of ten outdoor laboratories located throughout the state as part of the UT AgResearch system. AgResearch is a division of the UT Institute of Agriculture. The Institute of Agriculture also provides instruction, research and public service through the UT Herbert College of Agriculture, the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, UT AgResearch and UT Extension offices, with locations in every county in the state.

East Tennessee’s Own WDVX and ORNL Federal Credit Union present The Summer Sessions at Bissell Park in Oak Ridge. Join us for the second year of free summer music concerts, open to the public. Bring your lawn chairs and your friends and family for an evening of free Americana roots music. Oak Ridge’s own Crafter’s Brew will be on-site with craft beer along with local food truck vendors.

JUNE 15 – JIM LAUDERDALE / STEVE GULLEY & NEW PINNACLE
This night Jim Lauderdale and Steve Gulley & New Pinnacle bring the live music to the stage.

Other upcoming Summer Sessions include:
JULY 13 – Circus #9 / Travelin’ McCoury’s
AUGUST 17 – Ricky Skaggs / Blue Moon Rising
SEPTEMBER 14 – Molly Tuttle / Alex Leach

https://www.ornlfcu.com/summer-sessions

A Shakespeare Study Day featuring A Midsummer Night’s Dream
At Lawson McGhee Library

Would you like to learn more about Shakespeare’s plays? When they were written? Why they were written? Quirky facts about their stage history and what cool films have been made from the plays? If so Shakesology is for you!

Shakesology is a 2 ½ hour special event to learn the history and context of Shakespeare’s work before viewing the plays. Inspired by a program created at Shakespeare’s Globe and led by Shakespeare On The Square dramaturge, Dr. Jennifer Horn, each study session will showcase Shakespeare’s story and influences, as well as some of the choices that other productions have made and the background behind the selection for this year’s Shakespeare On The Square production. Members of the Stage Company artistic team will also discuss the current productions and their creative process. In 2019, we will be highlighting A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Comedy Of Errors Join us at the Lawson McGhee Library downtown at for this engrossing program.

“One of the key elements of Shakespeare’s genius is that his plays are so open to different interpretations” said Horn. “If you’ve seen one production, you definitely haven’t seen them all.” Come find out about the crazy choices that can and have been made in productions of the plays, and prepare to amaze your friends with the trivia you learn.

ADMISSION IS FREE! Tennessee Stage Company: 865-546-4280, www.tennesseestage.com

Storytelling with a Focus on Fathers! Come enjoy an evening of tales! Family Friendly Storytellers Roland Mote, Susan and Stephen Fulbright and Fred Goddard entertain.

Saturday, June 15, 6-7:30. Vienna Coffee House, 212 College St, Maryville, TN.
Coffee and desserts available. Free Parking. Donations Gratefully Accepted.

Info at Facebook: Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association, website: www.smokymountaintellers.org.

Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association is affiliated with National Storytelling Networks, International Storytelling Center and Tennessee Storytelling Association. It has been a non-profit corporation in Tennessee since 1994. Professional Storytellers entertain and educate in schools, churches, festivals, resorts and universities. SMSA members performances are available for your event.

Debut: Recent Acquisitions features important acquisitions from the past four years in the McClung Museum’s eclectic arts and culture collection. Many of the objects have never been on display.

From ancient Peruvian ceramics and new additions to our extensive map collection, to Cherokee carving and modern and contemporary works on paper, they reflect the enormous diversity of the McClung’s holdings, and the generosity of donors who helped to add important objects to our collections.

The objects also illustrate the work of museum staff to fill cultural gaps needed to support the McClung’s educational mission. These treasures underscore the museum’s continued relevancy as a site for inspiration and pondering our world and its wonder.

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Dr on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9AM-5PM, Sunday, 1-5PM. Information: 865-974-2144, http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu

FOUNTAIN CITY ART CENTER OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW
June 14th – July 17th, 2019
Opening reception, 6:30 – 8:00 PM, Friday, June 14th

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