Calendar of Events
Friday, May 8, 2020
What's the CARES Act? Free Webinar Series
Category: Classes, workshops
The What's The CARES Act? bi-weekly webinar series launched last week in an effort to help Knoxville and East Tennessee businesses take full advantage of the CARES Act federal relief programs and billions of dollars allocated by Congress. This free online series, supported by the City of Knoxville and other local partners, streams live every other Friday, and recordings of the webinars are made available to the public. Local experts Haseeb Qureshi and Adrienne Webster provide much-needed clarity and updates about the CARES Act and engage in live Q&A with attendees.
Remaining webinars will take place live via streaming platform Lunchpool on May 8 and 22, June 5 and 16, and July 3 at 10 AM.
Watch past webinars here: https://whatsthecares.com/tag/webinar/
Register for future seminars here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-the-cares-act-webinar-series-tickets-103358315504
Art Guild at Fairfield Glade: Exhibition by Cumberland and Stone Mountain High Schools**
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Fine Crafts, Free event and Kids, family
The Art Guild at Fairfield Glade will sponsor a special art display for the month of May! Call the Center for hours.
The original art of the graduating seniors that was displayed at the Crossville Art Circle Library in February and March will be shown at the PCAC. During the display at the Art Circle Library, ballots were available for voting to determine the favorite choices of the viewing public.
The home of the Art Guild at Fairfield Glade, the Plateau Creative Arts Center (PCAC), will re-open May 1 with limited hours: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm for Monday-Friday. The hours will be kept through May 15. Starting May 16, normal hours of 9:00 am – 4:00 pm will resume. Browse through the displays of paintings, photography, woodwork, jewelry, glass mosaics, ceramics, and one-of-a-kind cards. All displayed artwork is available for purchase.
Due to these uncertain times for gatherings, please check the Art Guild website for the most current information: https://artguildfairfieldglade.net/index.html or the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ArtGuildatFFG/
Art Guild at Fairfield Glade at the Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive, Fairfield Glade, TN 38558. Information: 931-707-7249
Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center: Succulent Planters
Category: Classes, workshops, Exhibitions, visual art, Fine Crafts and Kids, family
$12 - All Ages - 30-40 minute Recorded Demo available on Friday, May 15
Instructor: Amanda Humphreys
Registration Deadline: May 13th @ Noon
Calling all plant lovers! Want to make an adorable little home for your favorite succulents? Well join us for this fun on-line class just in time for spring planting. By learning simple handbuilding techniques make a unique pot and base to give your succulents the pizzaz they deserve. Amanda will provide video demonstrations and written instructions and KAFCC will provide all materials, tools and firings needed to complete this lovely little planter! This class does require pick-up and drop off of materials and access to a computer!
Register: https://registration.knoxvilletn.gov/ViewCourseActivityDetails.aspx?id=C2340
Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center: Animal Plaques
Category: Classes, workshops, Exhibitions, visual art, Fine Crafts and Kids, family
$12 - All Ages - 30-40 Minute Recorded Instruction available on Friday, May 15
Instructor: Emily Webb
Registration Deadline: May 13th @ Noon
Great for Kids & Adults! Keep creating with this clay animal plaque class! This cute project is for kids and adults alike! Make it a family night activity or something to do on a rainy spring day during our "safer at home" time. We'll provide you with everything you need to complete an animal of your choice, including clay, templates, and under glazes to decorate! We'll fire and glaze the plaques with a clear glaze once you return them to the studio. This class requires that you can pick-up materials from KAFCC and have access to a computer.
Register: https://registration.knoxvilletn.gov/ViewCourseActivityDetails.aspx?id=C2341
Haunted Knoxville Ghost Tours
Category: Festivals, special events and History, heritage
INVESTIGATE KNOXVILLE’S GREATEST HAUNTS!
Real History | Real Hands-on | Real Investigations | REAL FUN!
Haunted Knoxville Ghost Tours is a Hands-On Paranormal Adventure that gives the participant the opportunity to Investigate the Historic and Haunted side of Knoxville TN and Special Event Venues.
The events include the use of Paranormal Investigation Tools and is Host by Famed Paranormal Historian and Master Teacher in the Paranormal Field, J-Adam Smith
PUBLIC TOURS (FRI & SAT - Exception when Briceville Special Events are running.)
PRIVATE TOURS (SUN, MON, & THURS - (Tickets are Sold as Packages. Pricing starts at $200 for Groups up to the size of 6)
Information: 865-377-9677 or www.hauntedknoxville.net
Angela Floyd School for Dance and Music: Virtual Studio
Category: Classes, workshops, Dance, movement, Kids, family and Music
We are here to motivate and train our artists to progress and grow as dancers and musicians. The site includes weekly classes, bonus exercises and materials.
East Tennessee Bluegrass Association: Jam Sessions
Category: Free event and Music
Jam sessions offered throughout the week at various locations, for beginners and experienced alike! Check https://etnba.org/events for locations and times
The East Tennessee Bluegrass Association strives to promote and advance traditional bluegrass music through education, outreach and community for all generations. Support and aid other groups which advocate bluegrass music and to foster a multi-generational community to learn and grow musically.
Knoxville Asian Festival: Year of the Mouse 5K & 1 Mile Virtual Run
Category: Festivals, special events, Health, wellness and Kids, family
As an athlete, we appreciate the efforts you make to train and your commitment to maintaining a health and fitness routine. And now let’s channel that energy to create the most fun virtual run experience ever!
The race is part of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month takes place in the United States every May. It celebrates the culture, traditions, and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders throughout United States.
The mission of the Asian Culture Center of TN is to invest in the Greater Knoxville Community and East Tennessee and promote cultural diversity by bringing families together to experience the richness and beauty of a diverse culture. Thus, this 5K race strives to bring together people from various cultural backgrounds to promote peace, harmony, unity and a healthy lifestyle.
https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Knoxville/KnoxAsianFest
Asian Culture Center of TN Web site: http://www.knoxasianfestival.com/
Ewing Gallery: BFA Capstone Exhibitions Online
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
The capstone course is a requirement for all BFA Studio Art majors. Students take capstone in the final semester of their BFA degree. During the capstone semester students engage in a self-initiated research project to demonstrate that a graduating senior has learned and can practice the skills and concepts of a chosen concentration.
Alexandria Anderson- 4D Art
Zachary Baione - Painting + Drawing
Maggie Bendy - Painting + Drawing
Ali Bhimani - Printmaking
Elisabeth Dos Santos - Painting + Drawing
Rachel Doub - Sculpture
Shannon Frisco - Sculpture
Nicole Gentry - Painting + Drawing
Hannah Kearns - Painting + Drawing
Michaela Leib - Sculpture
Jody Lynn - Painting + Drawing
Quynh Nguyen - Painting + Drawing
Annie Rock - Painting + Drawing
Juniper Teffeteller - Printmaking
Dannie Trevino - Printmaking
Emma Vieser - Photography & Printmaking
Ceara Wallus - Ceramics
Ewing Gallery: MFA Thesis Exhibitions Online
Category: Exhibitions, visual art
In order to complete the MFA program, all graduate students are required to present an exhibition or other public presentation of their work during the semester of graduation. Unfortunately, due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the class of 2020 was unable to have public exhibitions of their work. This webpage showcases the amazing work that these students made for their thesis exhibitions.
The MFA class of 2020 includes: Jillian Hirsch, Kristina Key, April Marten, Ashlee Mays, Emmett Merrill, Angelina Dee Parrino, Dana Potter, William Rerick, and Marla Sweitzer.
Ijams Nature Center: Mayapple Marketplace online
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Fine Crafts and Science, nature
Join Ijams for its annual spring celebration, the Mayapple Marketplace, as we take this event online to support our amazing plant nurseries, artists and crafters, garden vendors and more. Due to COVID-19, we will not be having an in person event this year, but we still want to show our support for our community vendors by promoting their websites on this event page. Please take the time to check out their works and wares and purchase through them directly during this time.
https://www.facebook.com/events/840362003043131/?active_tab=discussion
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
Central Cinema: Film screenings
Category: Film and Kids, family
Central Cinema is a community moviehouse located in the heart of North Knoxville's Happy Holler neighborhood, offering a schedule of films, series and special events seven nights a week.
Every weekend we present a selection of classic films and/or first-run independents. This standard programming is complemented during the week by special film & arts events of all sorts.
Central Cinema's single auditorium features digital projection and 88 seats. At the end of the adjoining gallery hallway is our concessions lounge, featuring both inside seating and a deck for good times & discussion before and after film screenings.
Central Cinema offers a popcorn, candy, nachos, bottled soft drinks and a selection of canned beers & ciders... all priced well below what you're used to paying at the concession stand.
Central Cinema, 1205 N Central St, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: info@centralcinemaknox.com, (865) 951-2447, https://centralcinema865.com