Calendar of Events

The 15th annual Santa Mouse Christmas House, sponsored by Blount County Arts and Crafts Guild (a non-profit organization) will be held at Fairview Methodist, 2508 Old Niles Ferry, Maryville, TN.

Dates and times are Thursday, December 5, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Friday, December 6, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday, December 7, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

The show offers unique, handcrafted items made by over 50 well-known artisans from the area. Shop for Christmas gifts, ornaments, fine art paintings, basketry, beaded and precious metal jewelry, fiber arts, glasswork, gourd art, handmade soaps and creams, woodworking, plus much more.

Free admission and parking!

www.BlountArtsAndCraftsGuild.com

Thursday & Friday

The hippest concert of the season. Holiday favorites performed in the styles of Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more. Violinist Regina Carter joins the band this year to make your season brighter. A recipient of the MacArthur “genius” award and a Doris Duke Artist Award, Carter has long been a fan favorite at the world’s top festivals. Her performance credits include the who’s who of jazz, plus artists as diverse as Mary J. Blige, Billy Joel and Dolly Parton.

At the Tennessee Theatre, 603 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902. Knoxville Jazz Orchestra: 865-573-3226, www.knoxjazz.org

The Knoxville Opera Guild presents a series of themed meals throughout the season featuring entertainment by local artists. Please revisit this page for details about venues, menus, times, and further information as the season progresses.

December 5 - Holiday Opera Up Close - Get into the holiday spirit with an evening of beautiful music and delicious food! This evening is always a favorite!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1405347846307635/

Knoxville Opera: 865-524-0795, www.knoxvilleopera.com

Knoxville Square Dance with live old-time music by The Spring Lizards
calling by Stan Sharp and Leo Collins,Thursday, December 5 (1st Thursday), 8:00PM at the Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave.

The Knoxville Square Dance is back on second Thursdays at the Laurel! No experience or partner is necessary and the atmosphere is casual. (No taps, please.)

Admission: $7 ($5 for students & JCA members)
Follow the Knoxville Square Dance on Facebook

The Laurel Theater is located on the corner of 16th and Laurel Avenue in the historic Fort Sanders neighborhood of Knoxville near the UT campus.Laurel.
For information: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org

Pellissippi State Community College will wrap up its fall 2019 Arts at Pellissippi State series with its annual concert featuring all of the college's instrumental ensembles and choirs. The hugely popular Holiday Spectacular is a perfect time to catch performances of the musicians you may have missed earlier in the season.

There will be two performances of the Holiday Spectacular, which is themed "Winter Wonderland" this year: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. Both performances will be held in the Clayton Performing Arts Center on the college's Hardin Valley Campus, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Tickets are free and available at the door on a first come, first served basis.

The Holiday Spectacular will feature religious and secular selections performed by
• Variations, Pellissippi State's audition choir;
• Concert Chorale, the college's non-audition choir;
• Faculty/Staff Choir;
• Jazz Band and Bluegrass Ensemble, both audition groups;
• Brass, Guitar and Percussion Ensembles; and
• Studio Orchestra.

Among the selections this year will be familiar Christmas carols such as "What Child Is This?" and "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" as well as pop culture classics like "Christmas Time is Here" from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and "The Grinch." And not only will audiences hear "Snow" from "White Christmas," but the concert will end with falling snow, a perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. Plan to arrive early to the performance of your choice to get a complimentary ticket, as seating is limited to the first 495 guests per show. While the performance is free, donations are accepted at the door for the Pellissippi State Foundation on behalf of the Music Scholarship fund.

Hardin Valley Campus of Pellissippi State: 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37932. Information: 865-694-6405, www.pstcc.edu/arts

Performing Classical and Holiday favorites
2-3 PM
At Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 800 S. Northshore Dr, 37919

Join Music for Seniors for their FREE Daytime Concert Series! Music for Seniors connects area musicians with older adults through live and interactive music programs designed to engage, entertain and educate seniors. Programs include monthly free public Concerts, and Outreach with groups in recreational and care settings.

Reserve your FREE ticket: 865-258-5988, www.MusicforSeniors.org

MARCUS KING BAND at the Bijou.
THURSDAY, DEC 5, 2019 • 8PM

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

December 5, 2019, 7:00 - 8:00PM. Come celebrate the holidays with your KWG friends!
Bring recent work to read – 3-minute limit – and snacks to share. All in the lovely setting of Union Avenue Books.

Free Admission. Please register at https://knoxvillewritersguild.org/events/december19openmic/.
Union Avenue Books
517 Union Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37902.

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

Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 6 PM – 9 PM
¡Ven a celebrar la navidad con nosotros! El evento es estilo potluck, así que trae tu plato favorito.
Come celebrate Christmas with us! This will be a potluck, so bring your favorite dish to share.
Centro Hispano
2455 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919
https://www.facebook.com/events/2398196273734726/

Hosted by Center for the Study of War and Society

Thursday at 12 PM – 1 PM
Center for the Study of War and Society
1401 Cumberland Ave, 217 Hoskins Library, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996

Jehovah's Witnesses are best known for their door-to-door evangelism. In the Soviet Union, the Witnesses' apocalyptic beliefs and rejection of secular society further propelled them into conflict with the Soviet state. Yet despite fierce persecution, Soviet Witnesses found ways to test the boundaries of state control. In fact, the Witnesses, a rural, religious community, ran one of the largest and most complex underground organizations in the postwar Soviet Union. This talk will shed light on this often misunderstood religious community and what it has to tell us about religious dissent during the Cold War era.

Free and open to the public. https://www.facebook.com/events/2717426098314167/

Featuring Home Goods, Fashion & Services

Thursday at 5 PM – 8 PM
At Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, 700 Hall of Fame Dr, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920

For More Details Go to : www.Knoxvillestylemag.com or Contact 865-936-3013
https://www.facebook.com/events/506499823231719/

'Tis the season for "Goodwill" and cheer! Kick off your holiday season the right way... Impress your friends, co-workers and family with your DIY hand-crafted ugly holiday sweater! Join the us as we master the art of the tacky sweater at the ugly holiday sweater workshop! Goodwill provides the sweaters and gems to embellish so you can create your own one-of-a-kind look. Your participation and support helps power Goodwill's vocational training programs and employment services for individuals with barriers to employment, helping to build Knoxville into a stronger community. Be sure to enter your ugly sweater in our Ugly Sweater Contest for the chance to win a Goodwill shopping spree! Details at www.goodwillknoxville.org/2019uglysweatercontest

Rain or shine events!

12.04.19 At Bearden Beer Market - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ugly-sweater-workshop-tickets-81819597619

12.05.19 At Ijams Nature Center - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/goodwill-knoxvilles-ugly-sweater-workshop-at-ijams-nature-center-tickets-83338418453

Goodwill Industries-Knoxville: 865-588-8567