Calendar of Events
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Heart of Town Music & Maker Festival
Category: Culinary arts, food, Festivals, special events and Music
Heart Of Town Festival is back for 2020! The festival was founded in 2019 as a spring celebration of music, art, and community. Located in the heart of Knoxville, we set up shop at a lot beside Riot Printing in the warehouse district to bring life back to a forgotten neighborhood. We want to bring our community together for a chance to enjoy the springtime weather and enjoy great music, art and a friendly festival atmosphere. Join us this spring for The Heart Of Town Festival. We’re going to party all day and spread good vibes all over this city. Look, if you get confused, just listen to the music play.
The festival features Knoxville’s, arts, wears and jewelry. Don’t miss out on the amazing makers! And, it’s a full day of music and we’ve got your meals covered. The festival features the tastiest of Knoxville’s food trucks.
https://www.heartoftownfest.com/
Old City Market: Spring Market
Category: Culinary arts, food, Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Fine Crafts, Free event and Kids, family
Old City Market transforms Jackson Ave into a curated, outdoor market showcasing artists, crafters, and creative makers.
On West Jackson Ave each 2nd Saturday of the month:
SPRING MARKETS MAY 9 · JUNE 13
SUMMER MARKETS JULY 11 · AUG 8 · SEPT 12
FALL MARKETS OCT 10 · NOV 14 · DEC 12
Information: 865-806-1960 or http://oldcityknoxville.org/market/
Bob Watt Youth Fishing Rodeo**
Category: Festivals, special events, Free event, Kids, family and Science, nature
Kids ages 12 and under are invited to the 36th annual Bob Watt Youth Fishing Rodeo at Anchor Park for a morning of fishing and competing for prizes. This event is free and open to the public. Registration begins on site at 9 a.m. with fishing to follow from 9:30-11 a.m. The Town will provide worms for bait, and a limited number of fishing poles will be available. Participants are encouraged to bring their own poles if possible. Participants may also bring their own bait. For more info, visit www.FarragutParksandRec.org.
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
Nourish Knoxville: Market at Mary Costa Plaza
Category: Culinary arts, food, Exhibitions, visual art, Festivals, special events, Fine Crafts, Free event, Kids, family and Science, nature
https://www.nourishknoxville.org/market-square-farmers-market/
December 5, 12, & 19: 10 am - 1 pm
Our markets just aren't the same without our beloved craft vendors, so we were thrilled to be able to bring back some of your favorite local artisans to the Market at Mary Costa Plaza over the last few weeks! You can expect to find 15-20 craft vendors at the market every Saturday through the end of the season, including potters, woodworkers, jewelers, artists, and more.
Before visiting the market, please remember:
✓ Wear a face-covering while in the market
✓ The first hour of every market is reserved for at-risk shoppers, through November.
✓ Free parking is available in Garage A
✓ The full list of Healthy Market Guidelines is available on our website.
The Market Square Farmers’ Market is an open-air farmers’ market. Everything at the MSFM is grown or made by the vendor in the East Tennessee region. Products vary by the seasons and include produce, eggs, honey, herbs, pasture-raised meat, bread, baked goods, salsas, coffee, artisan crafts, and more.
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