Calendar of Events

Creative collisions happen when makers, artisans, small-scale manufacturers, and entrepreneurs get together! Come one, come all! Maker Meetups are open to artists, makers, and anyone interested in the local maker movement. Connect with other makers and local creatives and learn more about the exciting work being done in our area!

Mighty Mud: A pottery studio that offers a wide variety of art classes and workshops, provides artist studios to local artists, and sells finished artwork in the gallery.

The Knoxville Community Darkroom: The mission of the Knoxville Community Darkroom is to provide our community with an educational experience in the art of photography. They offer hands-on training in traditional, alternative, and digital photographic processes. The focus is to provide learning opportunities to the community, including school-aged children and underserved populations. They provide facilities and instruction for a variety of workshops and classes for beginners and experienced photographers alike.

Brewing + Distilling Center: The BDC is a trade school that trains and educates folks to be professional beer brewers and distillers. In 2013, Todd White started the Professional Brewing Science Program at South College and put over 80 folks in the industry until he left in 2017 to start the BDC. In addition, the BDC has graduated 45 men and women. They have about 27 graduates in Knoxville alone and have been a vital component to the amazing growth of the craft beer movement and industry in the Knoxville area. Students come from all over the US (and one from Moscow, Russia and Mexico) and therefore, they have placed folks in the brewing and distilling industries all over the US, and beyond. The BDC also provides hobbyist home brewing classes and plays an active role in the community. The BDC will be doing a short presentation and serving the students' beer!

Maker Meetups take place once every other month. Free!

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Mighty Mud, 127 Jennings Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maker-meetup-mighty-mud-tickets-73134602565

The Maryville Downtown Association (MDA) announces the 10th annual “Maryville Uncorked” Wine & Silent Auction Event. An annual fundraiser for the MDA, Uncorked will take place at the Capital Theatre and Substance Solutions, both on Broadway in Downtown Maryville on October 17, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. A new VIP event will take place at The Everly on Broadway from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., prior to the regular event. VIP ticket holders will also be admitted to the regular event. Tickets are $45 for the regular event prior to October 1 and $50 thereafter. Tickets to the VIP event are $75. Designated Driver tickets are available for $20 early bird & $25 at the door. Tickets will be available for sale at MaryvilleUncorked.com

The event includes a broad sampling of heavy hors-d'oeuvre from local restaurants, a unique tasting of an assortment of wines provided by Green Meadow Liquor, an introduction of select wines from the local winery Cades Cove Cellars, a signature commemorative glass, and music by Robinella and Pistol Creek. Local restaurant participants are Sullivan's Fine Food, Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria, R.T. Lodge, Walnut Kitchen, Vienna Coffee House, Amici, & Full Service BBQ. Held previously for the past several years at Vienna Coffee, the event has outgrown the space and expanded to several venues on Broadway.

The VIP Event at the Everly includes catering from Metz Culinary, a Downtown Maryville swag bag, wines exclusive to the VIP event and music by the Doug Harris Jazz Trio.

In addition to food and wine tasting, there will be a Wine Grab. Participants donate $20, for one gift-wrapped bottle of wine. The collection consists of assorted priced bottles of wine valued between $20-$150. A silent auction with items ranging from performance tickets, art, services, gift cards to local business, and much more.

The Maryville Downtown Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to actively revitalizing Maryville’s downtown as a vibrant, charming, and unique gathering place. The MDA utilizes the resources available through the Tennessee Main Street and the National Main Street Center’s Four Point Approach to revitalization including design, economic revitalization, organization/finance, and promotions/marketing.
http://downtownmaryville.com/

Third Thursday at Maple Hall: Early Knoxville Explorers of the Great Smoky Mountains
Thursday October 17 at 6:30pm

Join Paul James for a look at some early Twentieth Century Knoxvillians who were not only awed by the forbidding mountain wilderness beyond the city, but also collectively shared an intense desire to fully explore those peaks, valleys, and streams, often blazing trails or writing about, and photographing them.

Among them are familiar names including Paul J. Adams and his canine Cumberland Jack, Jim Thompson, Dutch Roth, and Carlos Campbell, as well as a few less familiar, Mary Pomeroy Graves, Brockway Crouch, and Harry Jennison, and others. The world was indeed a smaller place back then as evidenced by many interconnected stories.

Free program. Food and beverages are available from the bar. 21+ as per event policy. Maple Hall is located at 414 S. Gay Street, Knoxville TN 37902. Event held in the upstairs lounge which is also accessible from the Promenade Parking lot on State Street.

Knoxville History Project, 516 West Vine Avenue #8, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-300-4559, www.Knoxvillehistoryproject.org

5:30 – 8:30pm
Cost: $30 Garden members/ $35 non-members/ $20 Food and music only
Pre-Registration is required

Sip a brew and enjoy the view! Join us at the UT Gardens, Knoxville for a celebration of Fall with beer tasting from local craft brewers, freshly grilled brats (as well as delicious vegetarian options), live music and friends. The fall garden is a wonderful atmosphere to relax and enjoy learning about Knoxville's microbrew culture. Come join us!

Live bluegrass music will be performed by Buffalo Fiasco.
Participating breweries: Abridged Beer, Albright Grove, Hexagon Brewing, and Printshop Beer.

21 and over only. Ticket holders will need ID to check in. No currently enrolled UT students admitted per UT policy. In the case of rain, the event will be held in our Friendship Pavilion.
https://together.tennessee.edu/s/1341/utia/18/interior.aspx?sid=1341&gid=21&pgid=13562&content_id=16519

2019 National Chemistry Week
www.acs.org/ncw

Marvelous Metals!
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
555 Buehler Hall, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Free Parking at the 11th St. Garage

Open to Kids 2 - 102 Years Old!
Free Admission and No Reservations Needed!
Info: ahazari@utk.edu

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/

Oct 10-13, 17-20, 24-27
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. each evening

BOO! at the Zoo presented by U.S. Cellular® begins this weekend! Knoxville’s favorite Halloween event features 12 nights of safe and not-too-scary fun scheduled over three weekends; Friday through Sunday, Oct. 11-13 and Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 17-20 and Oct. 24-27, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. each evening. A special night exclusively for zoo annual passholders and Circle of Friends members is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 10 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. A Halloween tradition for 33 years, this family event features trick-or-treating through the zoo along the BOO! Trail on a new route through Asian Trek, the Bank of America Monster Mash Dance Party, friendly costumed characters and entertainers each night. Additional activities include the Scary-Go-Round, the BOO! Choo Train, the new Baba Yaga Haunted Forest, and camel rides. Each weekend will feature special appearances by Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion, famous princesses, and on Thursday, Oct. 24, Simon and Siouxsie from Nat Geo’s “Snake City” will be meeting guests.

For more information, please visit https://www.booknoxville.com/

Zoo Knoxville, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. Open every day except Christmas. Information: 865-637-5331, www.zooknoxville.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo

The WordPlayers presents Over the River and Through the Woods by Joe DiPietro on Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 @ 7:30 p.m. & Oct. 13 & 20 @ 2:30 p.m.

Nick Cristano, 29 years old, loves his grandparents. He visits them every Sunday. They drive him crazy!! Nick's parents retired and moved to Florida. His sister got married and moved to California. Nick is left in New Jersey with both sets of his grandparents. Of course they love each other, but how can they possibly understand each other? Nick’s family is Italian-American. They have a saying: "Tengo famiglia," which doesn't translate very directly into English, but it expresses all the depth and complexities of family. It implies that family relationships provide the reason for being alive. Experience the hilarity and heart-break of this family, which may not be that far from your own.

The WordPlayers is a 501(c) 3 theatre company based in Knoxville, TN. Over the River and Through the Woods is sponsored by Care Around the Block and Dr. Ron & Peggy Turner. Upcoming programming includes The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and the premiere of Jackie Robinson Steals Home.

At Erin Presbyterian Church, 200 Lockett Rd., Knoxville. Tickets are $15 and available online at www.wordplayers.org and at the door. Thursdays are Pay What You Can Nights. For more information, call 865-539-2490.

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