Calendar of Events

Students, family, friends, and the public are invited to a reception and awards ceremony Tuesday, December 10 from 6 to 8pm at the Knoxville Museum of Art. The event is free and open to the public.

The Knoxville Museum of Art and the Tennessee Art Education Association present the East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition. Now in its 14th year, the exhibition offers middle and high school students from around East Tennessee the opportunity to participate in a juried exhibition and to display their talents and be honored for their accomplishments in a professional art museum environment.

The East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition is open to students in grades 6-12 attending public, private, or home schools in 32 counties across East Tennessee. Approximately 316 works of the more than 840 entries in this highly competitive show made it through a rigorous jury process. The best-in-show winner will receive a purchase award of $500, and the artwork will become a permanent part of the collection of Mr. James Dodson, on loan to the Knoxville Museum of Art's Education Collection.

Since 2005, the East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition has presented the work of nearly 4,000 students who have competed for a total of $7 million in scholarships made available to eligible juniors and seniors by colleges and universities from around the nation.

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

We look forward to another great season! Whether with family, friends or on a date you'll love skating in the heart of Downtown Knoxville in Market Square! Join us at Holidays on Ice presented by Home Federal Bank to make memories that will last long after the holidays are over. Enjoy skating under the stars and twinkling lights while listening to music every night. There may even be a panda sighting by our Holidays on Ice Mascot, 'Peppermint Panda'!

LOCATION & CONTACT INFO: Ice rink is located in Market Square in front of the Knoxville Chamber at 17 Market Square in Downtown Knoxville. You can reach the Ice Rink by phone at 865-215-4423.

WEATHER: The ice rink will be closed during inclement weather, please check the Holidays on Ice Facebook page to stay updated.

2019-2020 DAILY ADMISSION: Admission price includes entry fee, skate rental and unlimited time on ice! Adult: $11, Children Age 12 & Under: $8. Season Passes available.

Regular Hours November 29, 2019 - December 15, 2019
Extended Hours December 16, 2019 - January 5, 2019
http://www.knoxvilletn.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=109562&pageId=1238571

http://www.knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/special_events/christmas_in_the_city

Please join us for our annual Holiday Open House!

Friday November 29th 11am-5:30pm
Saturday November 30th 11am-4pm

Avoid the Black Friday madness and shop with us while relaxing with a cup of complimentary cup of hot tea. There will also be hot cider and holiday treats to enjoy! Be sure to register to win a door prize!

Items from over 40 artisans, antiques and gifts can be found in this 107 year old house transformed into a gift shop. Items for purchase also include tea and tea accessories from Harney & Sons, Metropolitan Tea Company and Dandy Blend (a wonderful substitute for coffee without the caffeine & glutens!).

Tea & Treasures, 4104 W Martin Mill Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920
teatreasures@bellsouth.net
https://www.facebook.com/events/730523530757465

Krutch Park Ext, Market Square, Market Street
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Free Admission

Join us for the lighting of our 42' tree in Krutch Park Extension.

Enjoy live music, train rides, pictures with Santa, face painting, and more.

WDVX Holiday Ho Ho Hoedown will be on Bill Lyons Pavilion from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm.

Market Street will have local businesses doing crafts with children, stop by Home Depot's Little Elves Workshop, make a card to be sent to our soldiers with American Red Cross Cards for Heroes. And don't forget to stop by and see the miniature train set!

Live music will start at 5:30 pm, the lighting of the tree ceremony begins at 6 pm, other activities will begin after.
http://www.knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/special_events/christmas_in_the_city

6:30 pm-9:00 pm
Market Square Stage

Live music with AP Strings featuring three cellos playing holiday tunes, Circus Number Nine which is a high energy bluegrass/jam roots band and Soulfinger - A Knoxville based Rhythm n Blues Band.

http://www.knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/special_events/christmas_in_the_city

A walk in the woods to walk off your Thanksgiving feast

The UT Arboretum Society will offer an opportunity to spend time in nature with a day after Thanksgiving hike on Friday, November 29th at the UT Arboretum at 9:00 a.m. Come on out to the UT Arboretum for some great late fall exercise. If you don’t want to fight the crowds at the mall or cybershop ‘til you drop, you are invited to take a brisk walk in the woods.

“Keep out of doors as much as you can, and see all you can of nature: she has the most wonderful exhibition, always open and always free.” John Milne father of A.A. Milne, author of Winne-the-Pooh.

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.

The hike is a free program offered by the University of Tennessee Arboretum Society. No registration is required. No pets, please. 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.

by Charles Dickens
Adapted by Edward Morgan and Joseph Hanreddy
Music by John Tanner
CBT Mainstage

A Knoxville tradition! It wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey in this celebration of generosity, compassion and personal transformation.

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

The 2019 edition of the Fantasy of Trees will be held Wednesday-Sunday, November 27 - December 1, 2019 at the Knoxville Convention Center.

Travel through a forest of more than 350 beautifully designed trees, holiday accessories, front porch scenes, door designs, table centerpieces and an Adopt-a-Tree forest decorated by local school children. All priced to sell.

The proceeds from Fantasy of Trees benefit East Tennessee Children's Hospital, Knoxville's only not-for-profit Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center. In 34 years, the Fantasy of Trees has raised more than $8.5 million to provide much-needed medical equipment for children served by East Tennessee Children's Hospital. Since the first Fantasy of Trees in 1985 that welcomed 13,125 visitors, Knoxville's annual festival of trees has hosted well over one million people.

The Fantasy of Trees is designed, created and staffed by thousands of volunteers who give more than 180,000 hours annually to make the Fantasy of Trees the premier holiday event in East Tennessee.

There will be a Preview Party on Tuesday, November 26th, November 26, 7-10 p.m.
Enjoy the season’s most festive party with a private Fantasy of Trees preview and sale of designer trees. Dance the night away with Hillbilly Jedi starting at 7:30pm. A silent auction will be held and all the holiday shops will offer a 10% discount. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets - $75
Wednesday-Sunday, November 27 - December 1, 2019
Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley St.
Knoxville, TN 37902
More information at https://www.etch.com/Giving/Events/Fantasy-of-Trees/Fantasy-at-a-Glance.aspx

Thousands of holiday lights come on at dusk from Monday, Nov. 25, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, at Founders Park at Campbell Station. Enjoy local performers throughout the park and kids can drop letters in Santa’s mailbox. The lights and park restrooms are open until 10 p.m. each night (except Dec. 25). A giant switch turns on the lights for the first time at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 25 during Countdown to Light the Park, sponsored by Shop Farragut.

This 17-acre green space features lighted walking paths, outdoor sculptures & picnic pavilions.
Address: 405 N Campbell Station Rd, Farragut, TN 37934
https://www.townoffarragut.org/

Climb on board the "Christmas Lantern Express" and be a part of this beloved Knoxville tradition. Enjoy festive decorations, holiday treats, story time with celebrity readers and a special visit with Santa.

Trips last roughly 2 hours and boarding starts 20 minutes before departure time.

2560 University Commons Way, Knoxville, TN 37919
Call 865-524-9411 with any questions or ticketing assistance.
*PLEASE NOTE: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BRING A PRINTED RECEIPT WITH YOU TO THE TRAIN
WE WILL CHECK YOU IN VIA AN ELECTRONIC ROSTER WHEN YOU ARRIVE*

https://www.threeriversrambler.com/christmastix

Reception: November 22, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Hours: Tu-Th 9-5, or by appointment. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityartcenter.com

SCROOGE IN ROUGE by Graham, Roberson, Hargis and Turner

WHAT THE DICKENS? A Christmas Carol like you’ve never seen before! Scrooge in Rouge is definitely not your average treacly holiday show...think more like Monty Python meets Benny Hill. This quick-change, cross-dressing version of the Charles Dickens classic is set in a Victorian music hall. The Royal Music Hall Twenty-Member Variety Players are beset with a widespread case of food poisoning. This leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance of A Christmas Carol. The undaunted trio gamely face missed cues, ill-fitting costumes, and solving the problem of having no one to play Tiny Tim. Done in the style of British Music Hall, Scrooge in Rouge abounds in bad puns, witty songs, bawdy malapropisms, and naughty double-entendres. A raucous holiday treat! The show is directed by Flying Anvil artistic director Jayne Morgan, with musical direction by Paul Jones. Rounding out the cast are Jessica Magers-Rankin, Jacques DuRand, and Andrew Carlile.

Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2 pm.
One Pay-What-You-Can preview on Wednesday, November 20 at 7:30 pm.

TICKET PRICES: Thu & Sun $22 (or $10 for students with ID); Fri & Sat $24 (or $10 for students with ID). The Opening Night Gala on November 22 is $32 (or $20 for students with ID). Tickets: https://www.ticketpeak.com/res/FlyingAnvil

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