Calendar of Events

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/

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/

The Appalachian Ballet Company will present the annual holiday tradition - The Nutcracker in their 48th anniversary season. The production features live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.

Two weekends, Two venues!
WHEN: Saturday, December 7th - 7:30 pm & Sunday, December 8th - 3 pm
WHERE : Knoxville Civic Auditorium, Knoxville, TN

WHEN: Friday, December 13th - 7:30 pm & Saturday December 14th - 3 pm
WHERE: Clayton Center for the Arts, Maryville, TN

Dancing the role of the Nutcracker Prince for the Knoxville shows will be Dance Theatre of Harlem dancer, Da’Von Doane (dancetheatreofharlem.com). This well-known guest artist will be partnering ballerina Kylie Morton Berry, the Sugarplum Fairy, formerly with North Carolina Dance Theatre. The 13th and 14th of December, Berry will be partnered by Connor Walsh, principal dancer with Houston Ballet. Mr. Walsh has been the principal dancer for Houston Ballet since 2007. (houstonballet.org).

This year’s production will include several new pieces of choreography and feature guests artists Alex Gonzaga and Laura Morton from Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre based in Atlanta as the Snow King and Snow Queen. James La Russa of Staibdance in Atlanta will dance the role of Herr Drosselmeyer bringing an air of magic and mystery.

For over 100 years, this classic story has proven to be a favorite, enchanting audiences of all ages. Come see the magic with lavish scenery, over 215 costumes, dancing soldiers, swirling snow-flakes and the Sugar Plum Fairy at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium or The Clayton Center for the Arts – the first and second weekend of December.

For more information: 865-982-8463, www.appalachianballet.com

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month

Blackhorse Brewery on Gay Street in Downtown Knoxville hosts the WDVX Downtown Jam. Banjos, fiddles, mandolins and guitars all welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet new musical friends, learn tunes and jam!

WDVX info: 865-544-1029, http://wdvx.com

Blackhorse Brewery Gay Street Pub, 430 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902: (865) 249-8511 or https://www.blackhorsebrews.com/pubs/knoxville

Sundays at 8:00 PM. 17th-18th Century Social Dancing with live music. Beginners welcome, no partner is required. Also Rapper Sword dance group meets most Sundays at 7:00 PM. Free. Call 865-546-8442.

At the Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. For information: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org.