Calendar of Events

Sunday, December 8, 6:00-8:00 pm

Experience Christmas in 1797! Start a new holiday tradition this year at the annual Candlelight Christmas Tour! Fresh greenery, candles, and docents in period dress will greet you on this special experience throughout the Historic Ramsey House. Tours will leave every 10 minutes and begin in the Visitor Center.

This event is free but please RSVP! Donations always greatly appreciated.

Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org

FEATURING GREG GUTFELD
SUNDAY, DEC 8 | 7PM

At Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information/tickets: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com, www.ticketmaster.com

The Sundress Reading Series is an award-winning literary reading series in the heart of Knoxville. An extension of Sundress Publications and the Sundress Academy for the Arts, the Sundress Reading Series features nationally recognized writers in all genres from around the US while also supporting local and regional nonprofits.

Our readings take place monthly on Sundays at 1PM at Hexagon Brewing Company, 1002 Dutch Valley Dr, Knoxville, TN 37918. Find our more or to view some of our past readers and schedules, visit us at: www.sundressacademyforthearts.com.

Each Second Sunday of the month at 2pm, docents offer free guided tours of Higher Ground, Currents, and traveling exhibitions to the public with tours available in Spanish as well.

From 1-4pm there are art activities for all ages!

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

Join us at Historic Westwood on Sunday, December 8 for an annual family tradition. Experience docent-led house tours, holiday music, and refreshments as well as our first-ever holiday market. This event is free and open to the public from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

The grand c. 1890 home of John and Adelia Lutz will be filled with beautiful holiday decorations, including a tree featuring handmade Victorian ornaments created by the Knoxville Chapter of the Embroiderers Guild of America. Enjoy a fine collection of Adelia Lutz’s artwork in her Studio, the signature room of the house.

Our first-ever holiday market will feature an assortment of decorations for sale.

Free parking is available at the adjacent Laurel Church of Christ located at 3457 Kingston Pike.

HISTORIC WESTWOOD | 3425 KINGSTON PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
CONTACT HOLLIE COOK, 865-523-8008, HCOOK@KNOXHERITAGE.ORG, http://knoxheritage.org/event/holiday-open-house-and-market/

Choirs of the Ascension - free!

Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 800 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919. Information: 865-588-0589, www.knoxvilleascension.org

MASSKUS PRODUCTIONS in cooperation with Oak Valley Baptist Church of Oak Ridge proudly presents the EMMY® Award Nominated, Inversion Vocal Ensemble in a special concert to be held at the Church on Sunday, December 8th, beginning at 5:00pm. The venue is located at 194 Hampton Road in Oak Ridge, TN.

Under the direction of David Ragland, Jr., Inversions was born from a desire to showcase an array of talented friends. They bring an eclectic vibe to a variety of musical genres. The Vocal Ensemble is comprised of classically trained students and alumni of Tennessee State University, Oakwood University, Vanderbilt University, Morehouse College, University of Tennessee, and Union University.

Back in April 2016, Inversion Vocal Ensemble was requested by the National Civil Rights Museum to sing at their inaugural memorial service for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Inversion was requested specifically to sing their rendition of "Precious Lord", King's favorite hymn. The event was attended by Mayors of Memphis and Shelby County, thousands of spectators, and King's comrade, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson.

Inversion performed as featured artists for the opening of the annual convention of the National Association of Negro Musicians, in July 2013. The following November, Cheekwood Museum and Botanical Gardens and the National Museum of African-American Music presented Inversion in concert as the closing act of the Drawing Room Concert Series, to commemorate the work of artist William Edmondson.

Upcoming engagements include performances with GRAMMY-nominated ALIAS Chamber Ensemble and Nashville Ballet. INVERSION can be found online at http://www.inversionsings.com/home-2.html"

The performance will showcase the talents of Ensemble Members along with traditional and holiday favorites. Seating at the 5pm performance will be first-come, first-served at Oak Valley Baptist Church located at 194 Hampton Road in Oak Ridge. The performance is free and open to the public.

Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 4 p.m.
At Villa Collina, 5628 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN

RSVP by Wednesday, November 27 to the School of Music at 865-974-7547

A casual, festive evening of traditional holiday music hosted by the UT School of Music Board of Advisors. Food and drinks are included in ticket price.

Tickets are $100 per person in advance. All funds raised go toward student scholarships. Purchase tickets by contacting Tracy Lindsey at 865-974-7547 or by mailing your RSVP form. (Invitations will be mailed in early November.) https://music.utk.edu/musicale/

The holidays are the perfect time of year to support local and shop local.

Join us on December 8th from 11:00pm-4pm for a flurry of fun and shopping at our 7th Annual Holiday Marketplace. We will have tons of local artists, crafters, and designers as well as local food, a beer garden, and more to add to all the festivities of the day.

There will be a huge variety of wares from beautiful jewelry, all natural body products, glass, pottery, apparel, and so much more… all handmade with love! Event will be held inside at our Visitor Center. We hope to see you there!

View the calendar of ongoing events at http://ijams.org/events/

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Grounds and trails open during daylight hours. Call for Visitor Center hours. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Sunday, December 8, we cordially invite you to celebrate the holidays with music, a Christmas themed tour, cider and cocoa, cookies baked on the open hearth fire, a Christmas craft, a special visit from John Sevier, and more!

Also, enjoy limited-time discounts on gift shop items perfect for the holidays.

Sunday, Dec. 8th
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
FREE Admission
https://www.facebook.com/events/810794936020784/

Marble Springs: 1220 West Gov. John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-573-5508, www.marblesprings.net

Smoky Mountain Blues Society's ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY & CONCERT will take place
Sunday, December 8, 4-8pm, Doors Open at 3pm.

This event will take place at OPEN CHORD / ALL THINGS MUSIC,
8502 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee.

It's the Smoky Mountain Blues Society's Tenth Anniversary! Please accept this invitation to join us for our festive Holiday party. This year we are celebrating at the Open Chord, award-winning live music venue, and are featuring entertainment from SMBS 2020 Representative Entrants to the INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE! Music starts at 4pm featuring, from Cookeville, FEW MILES ON and the youth band, BONFIRE BLUE.

Cover charge is $10 to non-members, and to show our Great Appreciation for our outstanding year, SMBS Members get free admission! All proceeds benefit the Musician's Travel Fund.

In true community 'potluck' tradition, we ask that you consider bringing a dish or dessert to share! The more exotic the better! We will supply all of the plates, napkins and utensils, while drinks will be available through the venue's bar!

P.S. At this time of the year, through this event opportunity, we also collect canned and non-perishable food items for the area food bank. Thanks for any help you can give!

Smoky Mountain Blues Society: http://smokymountainblues.org/wp/

1-4pm
Location: 1136 Keowee Ave., Knoxville, TN.

Come to my Annual Holiday Sale at my home! Lots of beautiful pots and clocks that would make wonderful gifts.

Contact: Debbie Whelan, dancingwhelan@gmail.com or 865-406-1841
https://www.facebook.com/dancingpotspottery/