Calendar of Events

Jesse and Nick Keen - Jun 21 @ 7:00 pm
Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner - Jun 28 @ 7:00 pm
Jared Hard - Jul 12 @ 7:00 pm
Chris Muncey and the Narrow Way - Jul 19 @ 7:00 pm
Pistol Creek Catch of the Day - Jul 26 @ 7:00 pm
Jerry Butler Band - Aug 2 @ 7:00 pm

All concerts begin at 7 pm – Rain or shine in the covered amphitheater. Bring your own folding lawn chairs. Coolers and alcohol of any kind are prohibited. Pets are not allowed (Except Service Animals w/ Proper Identification). Concerts are FREE for GSMHC Members and for Children 5 and Under – $10 per person for non-members. Or, Reserved Seating! Only $5 Leave your chair at home and use ours!

http://www.gsmheritagecenter.org/events/concerts/

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, 3/4 mile east of traffic light at the Highway 321 and 73 intersection towards the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Townsend, TN. Hours: M-Sa 10-5. Information: 865-448-0044, www.gsmheritagecenter.org

KNOXVILLE WALKING TOURS – THE CIVIL WAR IN KNOXVILLE
JUNE 21, 2019 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
A City Divided
It’s been over 150 years since the battle of Knoxville, one of the most sharply divided cities during the civil war. Occupied by both sides with recruiting offices set up on Gay Street on the same day, Knoxville was home to spies, street fights, and family feuds that outlasted the war.
Visit the downtown sites and then get an overview of the battles and fortifications from the observation deck of the Sunsphere.
Details:
Meet on the porch of the East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay Street. Tours last approximately 90 minutes.
Adults: $25. Children 6-12: $17 (Group rate available). For more information or to book your tour, please visit the Knoxville Walking Tours Website
*Proceeds from this tour help to support the Knoxville History Project

KNOXVILLE WALKING TOURS – KNOXVILLE’S MUSICAL HISTORY
JUNE 22, 2019 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Tribal to Techno
Knoxville’s story has always been set to music, from the time when the poetic rhythms of the native Cherokee tribes still echoed in the hills and the ballads of the Scots-Irish settlers were sung around campfires on the riverbanks. Immigrants from all over the world brought new instruments and tunes to enliven the song and East Tennessee became known as a home to musicians of every genre, whether classical, jazz, R&B, rock-n-roll, Americana, or the avant-garde sounds of ska, techno, and whatever’s unveiled at this year’s Big Ears Festival.
Details:
Meet in the Knoxville Visitor Center, 301 S. Gay Street. Tours last approximately 90 minutes.
Adults: $20. Children 6-12: $14 (Group rate available). For more information or to book your tour, please visit the Knoxville Walking Tours Website
*Proceeds from this tour help to support the Knoxville History Project

http://knoxvillewalkingtours.com/

As our season comes to a close, you can catch the Knoxville Gay Men's Chorus next week during Knoxville Pride! KGMC will be taking the stage performing selections from our 2019 production, "Make Your Own Kind of Music":

• Friday, June 21st with American Idol's Ada Vox at 8:00pm @ the Bijou (ticketed)
• Saturday, June 22nd Knox Pride at 1:00 pm @ Main Stage next to Knoxville Coliseum (free)

Info: (865) 255-5623, www.knoxgmc.org

Join us for our signature summer celebration the evening of Friday, June 21, 2019 at 7pm. The Seventh Annual Summer Solstice Dinner features local food, local brews, local music and friends! Enjoy a night of fun and a delicious meal made from fresh ingredients.

The proceeds of this dinner will benefit the Center for Urban Agriculture at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum. Dedicated to the garden’s mission of “Growing Gardens, Honoring History, Cultivating Community”, the Center for Urban Agriculture helps people grow food for themselves and others.

There’s more than one way to enjoy our signature summer celebration…

Dinner Guests will savor a fantastic locally sourced meal - $75
Sunflower Guests will receive a bouquet of locally sourced sunflowers - $100

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

See John Cusack "Say Anything" at Knoxville Civic Auditorium on June 21 at 7:30PM.

The 1989 comedy/drama "Say Anything" brought popular culture the love story of Lloyd Dobler (actor John Cusack) and Diane Court (actress Ione Skye). An eternal optimist seeks the heart of a "brain trapped in the body of a game show hostess." Ranked by Entertainment Weekly as one of the greatest modern movie romances (and #11 on the list of 50 best high-school movies), "Say Anything" made a star out of John Cusack who went on to success in multiple films including "High Fidelity," "Grosse Point Blank," and "Being John Malkovich," among others.

Now, join John Cusack for a screening of "Say Anything" followed by a LIVE conversation regarding his career and the making of "Say Anything". Roger Ebert called the movie "one of the best films of the year" when it was released. Fans will now get the opportunity to experience a moderated discussion, with John answering audience questions as well. A limited number of VIP gold circle seats will be available that also include a post-show photo op with John himself.

Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Jr Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: www.knoxvillecoliseum.com

This Friday, be sure to bring your littles to Fulton High School at 2509 N. Broadway for this jam-packed FREE event, with performances by the Tennessee Children's Dance Emsemble, Brazzy Brook, Kuumba Watoto, and so many more...acting, dance, painting, and djembe workshops...and FREE catering for the kiddos by Austin's Steak & Homestyle Buffet!!

There will be a $1 raffle for the kids for a chance to win two day passes to Dollywood and a $2 raffle for a chance to win a pass admitting your little one to FOUR attractions in Pigeon Forge-The Wax Museum, Castle of Chaos, Outbreak, and Hannah's Maze of Mirrors!!!
Parents, feel free to stick around for our special Parents' Corner where you can get a FREE MASSAGE while your children are our enjoying themselves with our staff and volunteers and bring an extra $5 if you'd like to eat some Austin's as well!

You DO NOT want to miss this incredible event as we celebrate 30 years of giving creative space to the youth of Knoxville! Click the link below to register or just come over to Fulton High School Friday morning at 9am!

At Fulton High School, 2509 N. Broadway Knoxville, TN 37917
9am (check-in) until 3pm
MUST REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE! http://www.carpetbagtheatre.org/events/2018/6/22/youth-theatre-festival-keczh

CAMP KING ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH ADA VOX
FROM AMERICAN IDOL
BENEFITING KNOX PRIDE

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com, www.ticketmaster.com

Alive After Five is a unique live music series that takes place in the smoke-free, casually elegant setting of the Ann and Steve Bailey Hall in the Knoxville Museum of Art. There is a live band on stage, seating at tables, two cash bars, food from area restaurants, free freshly popped popcorn, and free parking. Audience members can enjoy listening to music, dancing, and browsing the museum’s art galleries. Admission is $15 for general and $10 for museum members and college students with ID. Ages 17 and under are admitted free.

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM, Sunday, 1-5PM. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org

There’s something for everyone in the 21st Summer Movie Magic lineup! Movie-goers will travel back in time and see these classics, as they should be: in a historic theater surrounded by other movie-lovers, enjoying some popcorn and a cold drink. Come experience some of your favorite classics on the big screen! Prior to each screening, hear the Mighty Wurlitzer organ fill the auditorium with magnificent music by House Organist Freddie Brabson.

FRIDAY NIGHT SCREENINGS
The Breakfast Club June 21 • 8pm
Jaws July 12 • 8pm
Monty Python & The Holy Grail July 19 • 8pm
Ghostbusters August 2 • 8pm
Saturday Night Fever August 16 • 8pm
Unforgiven August 23 • 8pm

SUNDAY MATINEE SCREENINGS
City Lights June 23 • 3pm
The Little Mermaid Sing Along July 14 • 3pm
The Wizard of Oz July 21 • 3pm
North by Northwest August 4 • 3pm
Singin’ In The Rain August 18 • 3pm
The Iron Giant August 25 • 3pm

Tickets can be purchasedat the Tennessee Theatre box office, www.Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 865-684-1200. The ticket price for each movie is $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for children under 12 and seniors 65 and over; and a six-entry punch card is $45.00 for adults and $36.00 for children and seniors.

604 S. Gay Street, downtown Knoxville: https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/tickets/movies-at-the-tennessee/

More than 200 students will gather at Bearden High School for one week to participate in Summer String Camp, put on by the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra staff and volunteers. Students will rehearse with KSO musicians and public school music specialists, practice their string instruments and perform in concert together on Friday, June 21 at 2:30 p.m. at the Bearden High School Auditorium, the final day of camp.

There are four orchestras led by conductors from the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra.

“I am brimming with pride to have reached our 25th year of Summer String Camp,” said Kathy Hart, Manager of the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra (KSYO) and founder of String Camp. “This year, the theme is “OPERAtion Orchestra - all music from different operas. We will welcome special guest Andrew Skoog, tenor and leaders of Reimagining Opera for Kids, from Indiana University. Students will learn music from various operas and practice performing as an ensemble in addition to practicing their instruments and honing skills. String Camp combines fun with rehearsal and results in a fantastic group performance at the end of the week. These young musicians work with coaches throughout the week to rehearse. It is always a treat to see the progress of these young musicians as they refine their technique and fall deeper in love with music.”

The Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Association has held Summer String Camp for 25 years running. Students range in age from 6 – 18 and perform at all levels of experience. The full schedule and more information about Summer String Camp can be found here. Students will learn from and practice with KSYO Conductors, KSO musicians who are coaches, and area orchestra directors, private instructors, and University of Tennessee Music Majors and Alumni. Graduates/alumni of the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra also volunteer to help with String Camp.

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

John Cusack IN PERSON After a screening of "Say Anything" on June 21 at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium.

The 1989 comedy/drama "Say Anything" brought popular culture the love story of Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) and Diane Court (Ione Skye). An eternal optimist seeks the heart of a "brain trapped in the body of a game show hostess." Ranked by Entertainment Weekly as one of the greatest modern movie romances (and #11 on the list of 50 best high-school movies), "Say Anything" made a star out of John Cusack who went on to success in multiple films including "High Fidelity," "Grosse Point Blank," and "Being John Malkovich," among others.

Now, join John Cusack for a screening of "Say Anything" followed by a LIVE conversation regarding his career and the making of "Say Anything". Roger Ebert called the movie "one of the best films of the year" when it was released. Fans will now get the opportunity to experience a moderated discussion, with John answering audience questions as well. A limited number of VIP gold circle seats will be available that also include a post-show photo op with John himself.

Don't miss your chance to experience John Cusack: "Say Anything" on June 21, 2019!

Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Jr Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: www.knoxvillecoliseum.com

Shante' Swain - Wife. Mom. Entrepreneur. Experience curator.

One of my many passions is bringing people together for a good time or a great cause. I’ve been told for most of my adult life that I have a niche for planning and executing events with style. After over 16 years of planning everything from fashion shows, charity events, fundraisers, soirées and mixers I decided to take a step out on faith to make the glorious events that occur in my head happen in real life. Welcome to the experience. Join me as I continue to curate meaningful events to bring together the community!

How do I prepare for Style Swap?
1) Go through your closet and grab the clothes, accessories, and shoes (in good condition) you no longer use. Clothing from all seasons are welcome.
2) Put all your items in bags and bring them to the Style Swap.
3) Once at the event one of our helpers will take your items from you, so you can grab some refreshments, enjoy your drink, and enjoy a style session from lifestlyist Jessica Gautier (@thelookforjess).
4) Once the swap starts, you’ll have a ball going through the items. It’s like shopping, only better, because every item is hand-picked and FREE!

Unswapped items will be donated to Ladies of Charity (https://www.ladiesofcharityknox.org).

At The Central Collective, 923 N. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/style-swap-featuring-thelookforjess-tickets-62029533003