Calendar of Events

Instructor: Anais Lux

Join Anais Lux and Mighty Mud Studios for a Sunday morning of wheel thrown pottery and a light breakfast of bagels, spreads, and coffee. Great for first-timers, learn to make functional pottery pieces such as mugs, bowls and cups. All students will have two finished pieces to pick up two weeks after class. Gluten-free toast will be provided in lieu of bagels for gluten-free students.

$50.00 - All Materials Provided, Coffee & Tea Provided

Mighty Mud, 127 Jennings Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Hours: Tu-F 11-6, Sat 9-5. Open studio time on Thu 6-9. Information: 865-595-1900, www.mightymudclay.com

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019 | 3:00 PM

Join us for a scrumptious afternoon tea in the Victorian tradition. Historic Westwood is the perfect setting for a memorable event with friends and family. The main floors of the home will be turned into beautifully decorated tea parlors just for this occasion. Enjoy delicious homemade treats and special surprises. Children age 10 or older are welcome.

Menu coming soon. Adult tickets are $42.00. Tickets for children age 10-17 are $24.00.

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

Moviegoers will travel back in time and see these classics, as they should be: in a historic theater originally built as a movie palace surrounded by other movie-lovers, enjoying some popcorn and a cold drink. Come experience some of your favorite classics on the big screen! Prior to each screening, hear the Mighty Wurlitzer organ fill the auditorium with magnificent music.

Join us for free screenings of “Dracula” on October 6, “Cleopatra” on November 10, and “It’s a Wonderful Life” on December 15. https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/tickets/movies-at-the-tennessee

Shows at 2 PM & 6 PM

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

The Jewish observance of Hanukkah, also known as the "Festival of Lights," will be celebrated at the Foundry on Sunday, December 15, at "Lights & L'Chaim" – a community-wide event to usher in the spirit of holiday celebrations. "L'Chaim" means "To Life!" in Hebrew. And Lights & L'Chaim will definitely celebrate our many traditions with delightful music and delicious foods featuring holiday-inspired menu and songs from Klezmer, gospel, soul, and Arabic traditions.

This year's program offers a special treat: combining the energizing musical experience of local Knoxville band Dor L'Dor with the outstanding jazz, gospel, and soul sounds of vocalist (and ukulele player extraordinaire) Kelle Jolly and her multi-woodwind instrumentalist husband Will Boyd, two of the leading figures in Knoxville's jazz scene. Also joining the program this year will be members of Sawt al-Wadi ("Voice of the Valley," formerly known as the Middle Eastern Music Ensemble) directed by Dr. Lillie Gordon and members of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Praise Team.

Proceeds will support Heska Amuna Synagogue's new community outreach initiative slated to begin in 2020 to revitalize the inspirational efforts of Gene Rosenberg, a congregant who died last year. Gene single-handedly engaged thousands of children, teens, and adults through his "traveling trunk" program. He filled trunks with artifacts from hate crimes – shackles, a piece of the World Trade Center, a charred cross – to encourage dialogue on promoting tolerance for all people. Funds will provide educator stipends to share this program across our community.

Sunday, December 15, 2019. Doors open at 2:00 pm; music begins at 3:00 pm
Light buffet of holiday foods follows the concert (approximately at 5:00 pm)
The Foundry, 747 Worlds Fair Park Drive, Knoxville
For more information/tickets: https://heskaamuna.org
Ticket prices: $10 for children, under 12; $45 for adults.
VIP packages and sponsorship opportunities also available

Heska Amuna Synagogue has served the Jewish community of Knoxville, Tennessee for over 100 years. It balances a respect for Jewish tradition with an openness to new ideas and practices. It is small enough to be personal, but large enough to meet the many needs of its diverse membership. Heska Amuna emphasizes education and prides itself on the skills of its adult leadership and the accomplishments of its youth. All are welcome to be a part of the Heska Amuna family.

TIME: 4:00 pm
LOCATION: West Town Mall, 7600 Kingston Pike
REGISTRATION: 1:30 pm, Univ. of Tennessee, Music Building, 1741 Volunteer Blvd.
REHEARSAL: 2:00 pm, same as registration
PARKING: UT: Lot 23
NOTE: Participant registration fee is $10.00
CONDUCTOR/coordinator: Alex Lapins, Alex Lapins 317-294-4743

MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS is celebrating its 46th Anniversary (1974-2019). Created by Harvey Phillips, MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS 2018 concerts will be presented in over 300 cities throughout the United States and in several foreign countries. Phillips was inspired to create TUBACHRISTMAS as an annual event honoring his mentor/teacher the late great tubist William J. Bell (born Christmas Day 1902).

Every Christmas season, tuba and euphonium players of all ages, from specific geographic areas, gather to pay respect – through William J. Bell – to all the great artists/teachers who represent their heritage. Every TUBACHRISTMAS performance features traditional Christmas carols especially arranged (for the first TUBACHRISTMAS, December 22, 1974 on “The Rink at Rockefeller Center”) by American composer Alec Wilder (died Christmas Eve 1980). Through Wilder, TUBACHRISTMAS concerts pay grateful tribute to composers who have embraced these noble instruments with solo and ensemble compositions. Depending on the population of any given geographic area, TUBACHRISTMAS ensembles may attract multiples of 100 participants aged 8 to over 90 years! The warm, rich organ-like sound of the tuba-euphonium choir has won the ears and hearts of every audience. It is no wonder that TUBACHRISTMAS has become an established Christmas tradition in cities throughout the world.

More information: http://www.tubachristmas.com

Sunday, December 15, 2019, 10:00AM-1:00PM at The Central Collective,
923 N Central St, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917

Join Dale's Fried Pies and Refill Coffee Cart for a pop-up fried pie and coffee shop! We'll be serving sweet and savory pies and coffee to help you start your Sunday morning. If you’ve been missing seeing Dale’s Fried Pies at farmer’s markets and festivals, this is your chance to grab a pie and say hi! Refill Coffee Cart will be on hand to get you your caffeine fix.

https://www.facebook.com/events/481245706068698/

Hosted by Trotta Montgomery Real Estate and Real Good Kitchen
Sunday at 11 AM – 3 PM
2300 Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917

Handmade for the holidays! Come enjoy some holiday cheer, homemade goods, and delicious homemade food! We will have makers and food trucks to get you in the holiday spirit!

Vendors include Homemade Sin, The Quirky Lantern Candle Co., Strawberry Plains Honey Co., Peekaboo Petals, Two Birds Hot Sauce, Lirio Chocolate, Silver Earth Co., and more!

https://www.facebook.com/events/572348863529226/

Hosted by School of Rock Knoxville and Scruffy City Hall
Sunday at 3 PM – 9:30 PM
At Scruffy City Hall, 32 Market Sq, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902

One of our favorite events of the year, as we return to Scruffy for the fourth December!! The Holiday Bash is our fall seasonal concert showcase, featuring performances by each of our Performance Groups, and of course, opening sets by our Rock 101 crew!

Music Schedule:
3:30 ROCK 101 Present Best of BRITISH ROCK
5:00 CLASSIC METAL Tribute
6:30 The music of THE WHO
8:00 Prince vs Michael Jackson

We will again be collecting perishable food items for Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee both at the event and leading up to it at the School. https://www.facebook.com/events/2448642842083896/

Sunday at 6:30 PM – 9 PM
At Bijou Theatre, 803 S Gay St, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902

A Knoxville community Christmas concert. Shoreline Church, Hope Fellowship, and City Church will be coming together at the Bijou Theater for a night of powerful performances of scripture and song that will follow the story of Jesus from the book of Genesis to the Gospels of the New Testament. This night will celebrate the ancient church tradition of using musicians and performers to help tell the story of Christmas. Come hear the story of a King born to a virgin and laid in a manger.

Childcare will not be provided, but you are welcome to bring your older kids with you or get a babysitter and enjoy a night out! We ask that parents considering bringing kids use discernment to ensure that children will not be a distraction.

https://www.facebook.com/events/943439806026989/

In this season full of holidays, family and remembrance, our collection serves to connect our current Art Center family and those who worked to sustain and preserve our program in the past. Among them are artists, collectors, and family and friends of both. Selections from the Permanent Collection will represent individuals who created, those who collected, and those who contributed to our ability to share the amazing variety and diversity of art with our regional community. Each group represents many memories—funny, fond, and maybe a few not-so-fond—of the individuals who helped make the Art Center a community asset and keep it viable for us to enjoy today.

We are assembling a group work that represents all three of these groups of people—artists, collectors and contributors. Many of the artists represented have been or were members of the Art Center, or have been associated with our program. Others have been, or were, instructors at the Art Center and/or have shown with us in their careers.

We will have a wealth of wonderful pieces to represent the collectors in our midst. Lovingly collected by members and individuals from around the region the pieces were later donated to the Art Center to leave a lasting impact on the cultural tenor of our region. Work included in this group are both regional and international in scope. Sharing these works with our visitors and their delight in viewing work of this caliber in our area is very special. This promises to be a delightful walk down memory lane with some of our favorite people and their memories.

Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tu-F 9-5, Sa-M 1-4. Information: 865-482-1441, www.oakridgeartcenter.org

Saturday, December 14th at 3:00 pm
Sunday, December 15th at 3:00 pm
Monday, December 16th at 7 pm
At Knoxville Civic Coliseum

The one-hour performance starts in darkness. Please be sure to arrive early to avoid having to find seats in the dark. Children are welcome, all performances are family-friendly. Because it is free to everyone, there are no tickets and it is open seating.

For the Sunday and Monday performances, part of Section AA is reserved for the deaf and hearing impaired.

The Pageant is presented free of charge to all.

Walk-through metal detectors are now in place and operational at all entrances. Please allow extra time to enter the building. Be prepared to remove all items such as cell phones and keys from your pockets before passing through the metal detectors. We encourage you to bring only necessary items with you in order to reduce your time entering the building.

http://www.knoxvillenativity.com/

December 13, 7:30 p.m.
December 14 & 15, 2:30 p.m.

A Christmas Comedy for the Whole Family! The WordPlayers, in collaboration with The Arts at Pellissippi State, presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson. In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids--probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem - and the fun - when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on!

Performances are at Clayton Performing Arts Center on the main campus of Pellissippi State Community College, 10915 Hardin Valley Rd., Knoxville, TN. Tickets are: $15/Adults, $12/Students(13+), $8/Children (12 and under). Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at pstcc.edu/arts/theatre or wordplayers.org. For more information, call 865-539-2490.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is part of the Arts at Pellissippi State, an ongoing opportunity for the community to enjoy cultural activities ranging from music and theatre to international celebrations, lectures, and the visual arts.

The WordPlayers is a 501(c)3 company of Christian theatre artists based in Knoxville. Support for The WordPlayers' 2019-2020 Season is provided by Care Around the Block (Silver Sponsor). The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Presenting Sponsor is Classical Conversations. Upcoming programming includes a Black History touring show in February. For more information, call (865) 539-2490, Email: wordplayers@comcast.net or visit: www.wordplayers.org

All theatre performances are in the Clayton Performing Arts Center. Purchase tickets at www.pstcc.edu/tickets.
Hardin Valley Campus of Pellissippi State: 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37932.