Calendar of Events

The Band Camino with Valley at The Mill and Mine
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019
8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM).

The Mill & Mine, 227 W. Depot Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Tickets/information: http://themillandmine.com

The UT Arboretum Society’s Annual Membership Dinner and Silent Auction will be held Tuesday, October 15, 5:30 at Calhoun’s Event Center, 100 Melton Lake Peninsula, Oak Ridge. Featured speaker is Dr. Jerome Grant, professor of Entomology at the University of Tennessee who will present, “Leaves of Change: Threats to Tennessee Forests.” The public is welcome to attend and the cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members of the UT Arboretum Society.

Reservations are required. To reserve a place or for more information on the annual dinner and silent auction, call Pat Row at 865-482-9096, patrow@comcast.net. Credit cards, cash, or checks will be accepted at the door. Come enjoy an evening of great food, an interesting presentation, and silent auction. Deadline for reservations is October 11.

The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour, cash bar and silent auction. At 6:30, there will be a buffet dinner of heavy hors d’oeuvres followed by a presentation. A brief business meeting will take place after the program. Dinner music will be performed by Elza Gate, featuring Bob Cushman and Pat Parr. Silent actions items include fine crafts, gifts certificates, signed books, art, wine and accessories, hand tools and much, much more. All proceeds go to support the UT Arboretum. Arrive early for the best bidding and to chat with other UT Arboretum supporters. Be prepared to bid on the diverse collection of auction items.

Known affectionately as “The Bug Man,” Dr. Grant works tirelessly to spread knowledge about the world of insects, which he calls, “The Good, the Bad and the Bugly.” He is well known to UT Arboretum patrons for the UT Insect Zoo at the Annual Butterfly Festival as well as the summer children’s program ‘BUG CAMP.’” “We invite everyone to come enjoy the UT Arboretum Society’s Annual Dinner and the fascinating presentation by Dr. Grant. His extensive knowledge, delightful sense of humor and ‘joie de vivre’ will leave you wishing you had studied entomology,” said Janet Bigelow, president of the UT Arboretum Society. To learn more about the dinner or the UT Arboretum Society, go to www.utarboretumsociety.org. For more information on the program, call 865-483-7277.

PRESERVATION NETWORK: LECTURE - REMEMBERING THE 'SLOW & EASY': THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN RR.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 at 6:00 PM.
HISTORIC WESTWOOD | 3425 KINGSTON PIKE
CONTACT HOLLIE COOK, HCOOK@KNOXHERITAGE.ORG

For a half-century, a 28-mile shortline railroad linked Knoxville and Sevierville. This was the Smoky Mountain Railroad, originally built from 1908 until 1910 as the Knoxville, Sevierville & Eastern Railway, or KS&E. Those initials, along with the unhurried pace of its trains, prompted the line’s still-used nickname, “Knoxville, Slow & Easy.” For most of the 1920s, the railroad extended ten miles further to McCookville, just upriver from Pigeon Forge.

In a much simpler age, before Chapman Highway and Exit 407 were even dreamed of, the “Slow & Easy” provided new forms of transportation and entertainment to rural South Knox and Sevier Counties. Under five different owners, the railroad nearly always struggled financially. Yet, it did serve several shippers through the years and was integral to the construction of TVA’s Douglas Dam during World War II. Its deteriorating infrastructure, as well as competition from highway trucks and buses, forced the Smoky Mountain’s shutdown in 1961. Its rails were scrapped in 1966.

Native South Knoxvillian Joe Holloway has studied the “Slow & Easy” for decades, hiked its abandoned right-of-way and will soon release his first book about it. During this “Preservation Network” event, Joe will guide guests through a brief, nostalgic history of the railroad, including many rare images of it. Joe’s presentation will conclude with a question and answer session.

RSVP to hcook@knoxheritage.org by October 14th.

Hosted by WUOT 91.9 FM, Knoxville
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 8 PM
Change Center, 203 Harriet Tubman Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37915

Two Candidates are running to be the city of Knoxville's next mayor. What would you ask them about how they could improve life for you and your community? Submit your question to newsroom@wuot.org with the subject line: Mayoral Forum.

On October 15th, WUOT News is partnering with Compass to ask mayoral candidates Indya Kincannon and Eddie Mannis how they'll improve life in the city. At the Change Center east of downtown, our moderators will ask the candidates for specifics on a variety of issues, from police-community relations, to Recode Knoxville, to relationships with county and state leaders. Local residents will have the chance to submit questions ahead of time, and some will be selected for presentation during the event.

This event is free and open to the public. We hope you can join us at the Change Center on October 15th. Doors will open to the public at 7:30 PM. The forum will begin promptly at 8:00 PM. The Change Center is located at 203 Harriet Tubmas St., Knoxville, TN 37915. Can't make it to the event? We'll be releasing the audio in digital format later that week at wuot.org. https://www.facebook.com/events/2361171634120770/

Free and open to the public
Reception Friday, October 18, 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Artists’ talks at 6:30 pm.

Organized in 2001, the Knoxville Photography Collective is a group of photographers who meet monthly to share images, technical information, encouragement, and inspiration. Members Katharine Emlen, Tony Hayzen, Owen Weston, Wayne Setser, David Bryant, Robert Minick, and Brian McDaniel each have distinctive styles and perspectives. Hayzen, for instance, is passionate about landscapes and wildlife photography, whereas Weston looks for hidden images in the commonplace.

Gallery hours: 10 AM – 5 PM, Monday through Thursday and 10 AM – 1 PM, Sunday
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Gallery, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, www.tvuuc.org

HAND TO GOD by Robert Askins

After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry, in the devoutly religious, relatively quiet small town of Cypress, Texas. Jason’s complicated relationships with the town pastor, the school bully, the girl next door, and—most especially—his mother are thrown into upheaval when Jason’s puppet, Tyrone, takes on a shocking and dangerously irreverent personality all its own. HAND TO GOD explores the startlingly fragile nature of faith, morality, and the ties that bind us. Adult language.

“The fearsome critter [Tyrone], who takes possession of a troubled teenager’s left arm in Robert Askins’ darkly delightful play really inspires goose bumps as he unleashes a reign of terror…But he’s also flat-out hilarious, spewing forth acid comedy that will turn those goose bumps into guffaws.” —The New York Times. “Furiously funny…Askins’ most impressive talent is his ability to make us laugh while juggling those big themes that make life so terrifying: death, depression, alcoholism, sexual guilt, emotional repression, religious hypocrisy and the eternal battle between your good puppet and your bad puppet.” —Variety. “HAND TO GOD is so ridiculously raunchy, irreverent and funny it’s bound to leave you sore from laughing. Ah, hurts so good.” —New York Daily News.

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

Hop aboard the Three Rivers Rambler train for the All Hallows' Eve Special! Enjoy a 2-hour trip out to the Forks of the River and take part in an exciting audio story experience along the way! All passengers are encouraged to wear their Halloween costume! Boarding begins 20 minutes before departure at the Three Rivers Depot located at 2560 University Commons Way.

Appropriate for Ghosts & Ghouls of all ages. All fall trains are scheduled to be Diesel.

October 11, 2019 to October 27, 2019
All Hallow's Eve Special Schedule:
October 11th - 1:13pm and 5:15pm
October 13th - 1:13pm and 4:30pm
October 18th - 5:13pm
October 19th - 1:13pm and 4:30pm
October 20th - 1:13pm and 4:30pm
October 25th - 5:13pm
October 27th - 1:13pm and 4:30pm

Adults $28.50, Seniors $27.50, Kids (ages 3-12) $16.00, Toddlers (1-2) $7.50, and Infants are Free
Three Rivers Rambler
2560 University Commons Way
Knoxville, TN 37919

(865) 524-9411 Ext.123, https://www.threeriversrambler.com/

A Maryville-based graphic designer creates playful images that combine different media.

Hardin Valley Campus of Pellissippi State: 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37932. Bagwell Center Gallery hours: M-F 9 AM - 9 PM. Information: 865-694-6405, www.pstcc.edu/arts

Our annual juried exhibition! Details TBA

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

Following his 2017 exhibit Twenty-One Still Lifes, Barry Spann returns with a compelling new body of work that playfully explores inner and outer spaces, and the realms in between. We invite you to experience a very special evening featuring a bold new installation singular to this exhibit.

Please join us for the opening reception on Friday, October 4 from 6-9 p.m. Meet the artist and enjoy live music & refreshments. The gallery will be transformed for a bold new installation singular to this exhibit. This is a dressy-casual First Friday event that is free & open to the public.

The District Gallery & Framery, 5113 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 200-4452 or www.TheDistrictGallery.com
Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10-5:30, Saturday 10-4

Enjoy the Opening Reception of the “Autumn Blaze” Fall Art Show on Friday, October 4, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. This special reception is scheduled on the regular monthly “Fun and Wine Friday” reception date. Participants can view the show entries and watch the presentation of awards to the winning artists. Hors d'oeuvres, wine, and other beverages will be available. The reception is free and open to the public. The “Autumn Blaze” Fall Art Show will be on display in the gallery through October 31.

Art Guild at Fairfield Glade at the Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive, Fairfield Glade, TN 38558. Information: 931-707-7249, www.artguildfairfieldglade.net

An opening reception will be held on Friday, October 4th from 5:30-8PM.

Pieced is a collaborative exhibition of work by Melissa Everett Textiles and Nick DeFord

Melissa Everett: Each dyed, painted or printed textile, a unique work of art in itself, is cut and deconstructed to then be reconciled into a larger quilted piece. The steps taken resonate and reveal how hope and beauty can emerge from brokenness.

Nick DeFord: The work in Pieced represents both an exploration of mapping, but also the metaphoric properties of gaming and escapism. By embellishing the already decorative surfaces of game boards, it both accentuates their paths and trails, but also destroys their utilitarianism. Additionally, by starting to use alchemical signs, symbols, images and monsters, the work alludes to the transformation from low art to high art, from ephemera to gold, and from the starting square to finished line.

More about the Artists: https://www.facebook.com/events/2297177240369140/

Dogwood Arts, 123 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com
Gallery hours M-F 9-5