Calendar of Events

Legendary performer John McCutcheon is known for his interpretation on banjo and hammer dulcimer of Appalachian standards as well as for original songs such as the historical ballad "Christmas in the Trenches," topical songs and children's material. Early in his musical career he was active in exploring the folklore of East Tennessee, bringing traditional fiddlers, ballad singers, dancers and Old Harp singers to the Laurel Theater and associated venues as the first music director of Jubilee Community Arts. John contributed a chapter to the iconic Cumberland Avenue Revisited anthology edited by Jack Rentfro.

Tickets: $26 (discounts apply to advance purchase, JCA members, students & seniors); Advance tickets recommended

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

A Highlander Benefit Concert will take place October 19 at 2:00 pm, featuring inspirational folk music by Michael and Carrie Kline. Michael served as a staff musician for the Highlander from 1968-1969 and they both have been studying Appalachian community culture and history for more than 40 years. The concert is free and open to the public with another opportunity to donate to the Highlander Center. In conjunction with "People Where They Are", Oct 2-20 at the Carousel Theatre.

Clarence Brown Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Ave on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.com. For tickets: 865-974-5161, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

October 19, 2019, Workshop Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m..
This day-long workshop by noted playwright Lisa Soland will cover writing monologues (“the one-person play”), ten-minute plays, and longer formats, as well as the business aspects of playwriting.
Registration Fees: $85.
The workshop will run from 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. EDT with a break for lunch, which is included and will be delivered. Meal options available after registration. Coffee, tea, soft drinks and snacks before the morning session are included.

There is a participation limit of 20. Please go to https://tmwi.org/registration-form-fall-workshop-2019/ for the registration form. Deadline to register is October 11, 2019.

Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church,
809 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN.

Additional Information: Contact Sue Richardson Orr at theorrs@usit.net

Playwright, author, and director Lisa Soland is currently touring with her hit play Sergeant York: The Play, based on the life of WWI hero Alvin C. York to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of World War I. Her plays Waiting, Cabo San Lucas, Truth Be Told, The Man in the Gray Suit and The Name Game have been published by Samuel French Inc. While living in Los Angeles, she produced and/or directed more than 80 productions and play readings, 55 of which were original.
Soland teaches playwriting at Maryville College, Lincoln Memorial University, and at various workshops throughout the United States. She has more than 50 international publications, including her children’s books Somebunny To Love, The Christmas Tree Angel, The Unmade Moose, Thump, and The Boy & the Bagel Necklace. She currently owns and operates two publishing companies—All Original Plays and Climbing Angel Publishing. For more information visit her website at www.LisaSoland.com.

Tennessee Mountain Writers: 865-671-6046, www.tmwi.org

Setting Is More Than Just A Place, October 19, 2019, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
When we think of setting, we usually think of a geographical place. Setting is a great deal more than that. It’s a myriad of elements, and we will work through many of these components. In this generative workshop we will learn from writers such as Joan Didion, write in response to prompts, read our work aloud, and listen to feedback from other attendees. Bring your writing tools for a supportive workshop.

Melanie Haws is a Knoxville native and eighth generation East Tennessean, as well as an avid lifelong writer and reader. She recently received her MFA in writing from Spalding University. Her fiction has appeared in The Louisville Review, Still: The Journal, and the anthology Unbroken Circle: Stories of Cultural Diversity in the South.

Register at https://knoxvillewritersguild.org/events/october19workshop/.
The workshop will be held at Central United Methodist Church,
201 3rd Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37917.

Knoxville Writers’ Guild: Meetings take place at Central United Methodist Church's Fellowship Hall, 201 E. Third Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: www.KnoxvilleWritersGuild.org

Maryville College Bicentennial Celebration/Gala, October 19, 2019, 7:30 PM.
The Clayton Center for the Arts – Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre

This event is a celebration for everyone! The College will commemorate its actual founding date during the Bicentennial year with a special event. Part one of the celebration is interactive and invites guests to move from the Lambert Recital Hall to the Plaza to the William Baxter Lee III Grand Foyer. There will be hors d'oeuvres, desserts and a cash bar to enjoy. Part two takes place in the Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre and includes guest speakers, a storyteller, musical performances, short films, student performances, a reveal and other surprises! Each guest will receive a unique MC commemorative gift. Please join us for this event, 200 years in the making. Dress up or dress down, just come as you are!

All tickets $25 at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/3406008/maryville-college-bicentennial-celebrationgala-maryville-the-clayton-center-for-the-arts-ronald-and-lynda-nutt-theatre.

Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Information/tickets: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

**KNOX FIGHTS TRAFFICKING**
Sponsored by Asian Culture Center of TN & Law Office of William J. Taylor

Did you know playing ping pong can help others?
Ping Pong A-Thon is a non-profit organizations that fights human trafficking that's happening all over the globe. It's happening right here in Knoxville, Tennessee!

In Knoxville more than 100 human trafficking was reported in 2015 and has grown significantly over the years. This is happening in our own backyard. These are our own Knoxville folks - daughters/sons, sisters/brothers, students, and friends, kidnapped and put into slavery. The average age for girls to be taken are 13-15 years old. Please join as a community and sign up and sponsor to play ping pong on October 19th, 2019 and spread awareness of human trafficking and bring a light of hope to those in need.
WHERE: YWCA on 124 S. Cruze Street in Knoxville

Donate/sign-up to play! https://pingpongathon.com/KnoxvillePingPongAThon

The UT Arboretum Society’s monthly Third Saturday Hike for October will be held October 19 at the UT Arboretum at 9:00 a.m. The signs of fall are everywhere with color changes appearing on dogwoods, beauty berry and viburnums.

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. No pets, please.

After the hike, feel free to visit the UT Arboretum Society’s Fall Plant Sale from until 2:00 p.m. Fall is the ideal time to add plants to your landscape because of milder temperatures and more dependable rainfall. In addition, the fact that plants are not putting energy into their top growth but devoting all their resources to developing a strong root system will give them a head start in the spring and a much better survival rate. East Fork Nursery, Riverdale Nursery, Tennessee Naturescapes as well as the UT Arboretum Society will be offering quality plants at this sale. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted for payment.

The hike 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.

Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Cost: $8 per child (ages 12 and under)

Pre-Registration is required
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Spooky, scary, slimy, slithery, spiders, snakes, salamanders, and more! All of our bewitching beasts (and plants) start with the letter S! Learn how Sarracenia catch insects, play games to win prizes, and take home a couple plants that will remind you of the interesting creatures you learned about. Each of our activities for Bewitching Beasts are food free, so everyone can enjoy them. This program is for kids 12 and under; register ahead of time to guarantee a spot in the activities. Children and their parents are invited to dress up in costumes as they take part in the event.

Elysia Mann, Raymond Padrón, Joshua Shorey

Three Tennessee artists whose work addresses themes in common: pairs, piling, salt, shells, sight, stiffness, suits, transformation.

Jerry Drown Wood Gallery , Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Gallery hours: M-R 8:30-5, Fri 8:30-4, Saturdays call ahead. Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org

Trick or Treat with the Stalactites & Stalagmites!
Bring your little trick or treaters in their favorite costumes and bring their bags or buckets to collect treats along the cave path at Historic Cherokee Caverns! Walk among the stalactites and stalagmites and enjoy the world's only underground vortex tunnel! There are fun surprises around every corner!
Enjoy the scenery inside the cave!

Cherokee Caverns is decked out in purple and orange lights and family friendly Halloween decorations! There will be food trucks and vendor booths for fun shopping and even more treats for the kids!

Make Trick or Treat in the Cave your new family tradition! All proceeds go right back into the protection and preservation of Cherokee Caverns. This event is run solely by volunteers who love protecting Cherokee Caverns and opening it up for you and your family to enjoy. It's Knoxville's hidden treasure!

Free Parking. Tickets may be purchased at our ticket booth upon arrival.
Admission is $10.00 per person for ages 4 & up.
Children under age 4 are free.
Cash & Credit Cards accepted.

Friday, October 18th - 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, October 19th - 3:00pm-8:00pm
Sunday, October 20th - 3:00pm-8:00pm

Friday, October 25th - 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, October 26th - 3:00pm-8:00pm
Sunday, October 27th - 3:00pm-8:00pm

Historic Chrerokee Caverns, 8524 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37931.
The cave is handicapped & wheelchair accessible
https://cherokeecaverns.com/trickortreat-in-the-cave

FRIDAY, October 18, 2019 - EVENT HOURS: 5pm – 9pm
SATURDAY, October 19, 2019 - EVENT HOURS: 10am-6pm
SUNDAY, October 20, 2019 - EVENT HOURS: 11am – 5pm

Don’t miss Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Event, Fanboy Expo 2.0, on October 18-20, 2019 from the Knoxville Convention Center. Come see why over 30,000 fans attended our Summer event featuring Celebrity Guests, Comic Industry Pros, Cosplay, Vendors, Live Entertainment and much more!
https://fanboyexpo.com/

Come and join the spirits for a tour of Downtown Knoxville’s scariest landmarks. The tours, which last approximately two hours each, will visit the sites of some of Knoxville’s best-kept secrets. The tour will be about one and a half miles in length. All tours begin and end at James White’s Fort located at the intersection of Hill Avenue and Hall of Fame Drive. Ample free parking is available for tour participants at the Fort.

Tours are given October 17, 18, 22, 24, 28, 29, & 30th 7-9PM. Please plan to arrive between 6:30-6: 45 pm for check-in. Each tour will end with a marshmallow roast around the fires at the Fort.

Admission for Adults 16 and over will be $10.00 and $6.00 for children ages 6–15.

Reservations are requested for large groups of 12 or more and may be made by calling the Fort at (865) 525–6514.

RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW BEFORE THE GHOSTS AND GOBLINS DO! In case of inclement weather, please call James White’s Fort to find out if the tour is canceled. James White's Fort, 205 E. Hill Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: 865-525-6514, www.jameswhitefort.org