Calendar of Events

Please join us for our Holiday Open House at Little River Art and Frame.
Friday, December 6, 12:00-4:00.
Enjoy holiday treats as you chat with the artists.
Browse our "smalls" gallery for one-of-a-kind affordable gifts
Peruse our new line of giclees
Enter a special drawing for an original painting by
a Little River artist
Climb aboard the Mobile Gallery!

Little River Art & Frame
10421 Lexington Drive, Knoxville, TN 37931
(turn in at the Little River Art & Frame lawn sign at SM Athletics)

Come celebrate a historic holiday with the Blount Mansion family! From 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday night, our circa-1792 historic house is open to the community free of charge. Enjoy beautiful decorations created by the Knoxville Garden Club, and tasty holiday treats! This popular annual event is our Christmas gift to the community. Many people enjoy attending our open house before watching the downtown Christmas parade, which begins nearby at 7:00 p.m.

NOTE: The Blount Mansion will be closed for regular tours during the day Dec. 5-6 so we can prepare the house for this special event.

Free parking is available throughout the event at the Blount Mansion Visitors Center, and after 6:00 p.m. in the Dwight Kessel Garage across the street.

Blount Mansion, 200 W. Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-525-2375, www.blountmansion.org

East Tennessee's own WDVX and the Museum of Appalachia are teaming up to produce and present the "Clinch River Breakdown" live radio show on Friday, December 6th at 7:00pm. The show will be held at the Museum of Appalachia and feature a performance from Ketch Secor of Grammy award-winning Old Crow Medicine Show and International Bluegrass Music Association winner Molly Tuttle.

Tuttle is a phenomenal 26-year-old multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and vocalist, who is rapidly becoming a sought-after headlining artist. Secor, also a multi-instrumentalist, is the front man in Old Crow Medicine Show, one of the most successful and celebrated bluegrass and old-time bands in recent memory. The two are collaborating on a brief tour, which includes this debut live radio show.

The "Clinch River Breakdown" is a live radio show broadcast and webcast on WDVX at 89.9, 102.9 and 93.9 in East Tennessee, and can be heard live at www.wdvx.com. The host of the "Clinch River Breakdown" is longtime Bluegrass artist Steve Gulley, and alongside him will be The Museum of Appalachia Band leader and storyteller John Alvis. WDVX and the Museum of Appalachia hope to sustain and produce this show on a monthly basis, beginning in early 2020.

WDVX General Manager Tony Lawson says "We are very excited to work with the Museum of Appalachia to produce a live radio show that is very reflective of both organization’s missions.” Museum of Appalachia President Elaine Meyer said, “WDVX is a longtime friend, neighbor and supporter of the Museum of Appalachia, and we are thrilled to partner with them on this radio show.”

A limited number of $25 tickets are on sale now at https://wdvx.com/event/clinch-river-breakdown/.

Please come and see our new showroom and studios, and of course enjoy the world famous "Island of misfit Pots!" We also have a few studios that may be available starting in January, what a perfect gift for the artist in your life ;)

Please join us between 5 and 10 pm for the reception
126 and 127 Jennings Ave, Knoxville Tn. 37917
Just off the corner of Central and Broadway

865-595-1900 | mail@mightymud.com | www.mightymud.com

Friday at 5 PM – 8 PM
108 E Jackson Ave SE, Knoxville, TN 37915-1003, United States

I've been hard at work in the Old City these days getting my art gallery ready to unveil to the public. I'm super excited to open my doors to you and have you come check out the new space on December 6th. I'm very excited to welcome Carol Shane and Brandon Gibson as musical guests who will help us feel all warm and fuzzy inside with their glorious tunes. Come share the love and lets embrace the holiday season that's upon us together!

Lauren Lazarus's art gallery in the Old City = LAZ gallery. This space is home to many of her original works of art that are for sale; it is also where she books appointments to discuss commissioned pieces as well. https://www.facebook.com/events/2190161521292392/

Expansion: Artist Reception
Friday at 6 PM – 8 PM
At 1127 N Broadway St, Knoxville, TN 37917

Please join me at a viewing reception of my new series: Expansion. Each painting celebrates the solitary tree in different stages of life and season. The series title, “Expansion” reflects not only the expanse and growth of branches and roots, but how I am expanding myself into new subject matter. You can purchase any available painting from the series, as well as a selection of other work. Studio B is located in the Broadway Studios and Gallery. It's the outpost for all things Art From the Hills. Can't wait to see you!

https://www.facebook.com/events/747502702392260/
https://www.facebook.com/pamhamilton.art/

Craft Beer Exploration in the Garden (Rescheduled)
Friday at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN, Knoxville, Tennessee 37914
Tickets: www.knoxgarden.org

(This event was originally scheduled for October 18th but had to be postponed.)

Join us in the Knoxville Botanical Garden's Mule Barn for a fun and thirst-quenching evening, as we explore the modern craft beer world, hosted by the Brewing and Distilling Center’s Dr. Todd White and Elkmont Exchange Brewery’s Brew Master, Chris Meadows. We will sample the basic beer styles with a description and discussion of each and also enjoy some of the latest beer trends in American Craft Beer. Tasty appetizers will also be served to compliment our liquid treats as our local craft beer experts lead us through a delightful evening, exploring craft beer.

Beer & Food Pairings:

Light Lager beer: White Vermont cheese w/ crackers + smoked salmon or pasta salad
Autumn Blaze Seasonal Beer: Smoked sausage or grilled zucchini
Recluse Brown Ale: Smoked sausage or grilled portabella mushrooms + chicken salad
Saison Du Elkmont Beer: Pad Thai
Legion of Haze IPA: Asparagus/prosciutto wraps + lemon over mixed greens

Cost: $30 Members, $35 Non-members, $30 Neighbors
https://www.facebook.com/events/414042262595253/

Friday at 7:15 PM – 10:30 PM
At Church Street United Methodist Church, 900 Henley St, Knoxville, Tennessee

Our monthly dance is back with a Christmas theme! Lessons at 7:15, dance at 8 PM. Snacks and drinks provided with your admission and we love playing your dance requests! Come start your Christmas celebrating with us this Friday night!

https://www.facebook.com/events/461231857863601/

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

ZOO KNOXVILLE OFFERS $5 OFF WINTER ADMISSION
Kroger Discount Days offered December 1 through February 29, 2020

During Kroger Discount Days, guests can discover why winter is an enjoyable time to visit the zoo. Many animals, including red pandas, river otters, elephants, gorillas, red wolves, lions and tigers, enjoy the cooler temperatures. On days when the temperature drops below 40 degrees, some animals will be moved indoors, but visitors can still see most in their indoor viewing areas.

Discounted tickets can be purchased at the zoo ticket window during regular zoo hours and online at zooknoxville.org. Discounted admission tickets must be used by Feb. 29, 2020, and cannot be combined with any other promotion, discount, or coupon.

Zoo Knoxville, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. Open every day except Christmas. Information: 865-637-5331, www.zooknoxville.org

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