Calendar of Events

Eastside Sunday Market - Walter Hardy Park from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays June through September
2020 MLK Jr. Ave, Knoxville

The Eastside Sunday Market is a producer-only market featuring seasonal produce, handmade crafts, and homemade prepared food. While the market welcomes vendors from across East Tennessee, we pride ourself on supporting our neighbors. More than half of our vendors travel less than 5 miles!

The market was founded by the community, for the community. Our market is hosted by Battlefield Farm & Gardens with support from 5 Points Up, the National Women in Agriculture Association, SEEED Knoxville, and Nourish Knoxville. We look forward to seeing you!

http://www.eastsidesundaymarket.org/

FREE. All ages! Sunday, June 6, 2021

Silent Auction from 4:30–7:30 PM
Be a part of ORCMA's Season Finale Silent Auction in support of the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra, Oak Ridge Chorus, and Chamber Music Series! This season we presented numerous music performances online, all without cost to viewers. The silent auction -- on the sidewalk near the Oak Ridge Public Library -- supports this programming and will include unique gifts. Featured items are paintings created by local visual artists Betsy Spooner and Maurice Lowery. Due to the pandemic, certain precautions remain in place for the silent auction. Plan to be socially distanced while bidding on auction items. Click here for more auction details. Thank you!

June 6, 6:00–7:00 PM Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra Season Finale Concert, Pavilion Bandshell
FREE! Bring your lawn chair and experience great music with ORCMA as we present an inclusive and diverse range of orchestral music. Join us at the Pavilion Bandshell for Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man, Anderson's Bugler's Holiday, Bernstein's West Side Story, Medley by Duke Ellington and more! Attendees will be asked to follow certain health guidelines, such as remaining socially distanced from people outside of their group. We look forward to seeing you there!

Food vendors on site.

A.K. Bissell Park Pavilion Bandshell and surrounding area
1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN
www.orcma.org/2021seasonfinale

Jun 06, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920

Ijams is delighted partner with Knoxville Opera for "Disney for Kids," a performance featuring highlights from some of the most timeless classic songs from everyone's favorite Disney movies.

Brian Salesky, Knoxville Opera’s dynamic and entertaining artistic director, will host the performance and accompany soprano Jacquie Brecheen and mezzo-soprano Aubrey Odle.

Tickets are required and limited to 250 physically distanced guests seated on the lawn and patio in front of the Visitor Center pavilion on the plaza near the front entrance of the Visitor Center (2915 Island Home Avenue, Knoxville 37920). Guests are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Doors open one hour before the performance.

In the event of rain at performance time, this event may be postponed to a later date.

Tickets: https://www.ijams.org/event-details/special-event-knoxville-opera-disney-for-kids

Knoxville Opera: 865-524-0795, www.knoxvilleopera.com

Rala is preparing for our third annual Dolly Art Show, featuring work from nearly 40 different local and regional artists. The opening reception will be from 6-8pm on June 4th, with awards being announced at 7pm. The awards announcement will also be livestreamed on YouTube and Instagram.

Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/DSeXx1pa
Artwork: https://shoprala.com/search?page=1&q=807

Rala: Regional and Local Artisans, 112 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-525-7888, https://shoprala.com. Instagram: @ShopRala

Ijams Nature Center hallway gallery featuring local painter/mixed media artist Kerri Martin through June 30.

The Ijams show features primarily landscapes, flora, and fauna of the region with a few portraits.

Instagram: @kerrimartin747
https://kerrilmartin.weebly.com/

Kerri Martin Bio
I have lived in Knoxville for over 25 years. I originally came here to put my PhD in special education to work at East TN State University while my husband joined the faculty at the University of Tennessee. I later became a program manager at UT, raised a family, got a private pilot's license, and became certified in sailing and SCUBA- while enjoying the beauty of East Tennessee. Meanwhile, the desire to "make art" was always there and has recently demanded attention. For this first show, I wanted to highlight some of the beauty I have seen in our region and to share a few portraits by way of introduction to my work. I hope visitors will enjoy these untutored efforts, understanding that for me the quest is not necessarily to be a fine artist as much as it is to be a person who has a fine time with art.

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920
https://www.ijams.org

First Friday Reception: June 4, 5:30-9 PM

June Featured Artists

Sandy Hoeft, Painter
I am always amazed by the beauty of the flowers here in Tennessee. When we moved here 5 years ago from Alaska, we inherited a yard that is so well planned and landscaped that we almost always have something blooming. Each flower is unique in it's shape and color. I love capturing the vibrant, bold colors, the delicate soft colors and the different shapes of the petals. Each bloom has its own personality. My hope is to share the joy I get from these beautiful flowers through my paintings.

Julie Boisseau-Craig, Glass Artist
Artist Julie Fawn Boisseau-Craig works in porcelain and glass primarily but utilizes metals and wood as necessary to create her sculptural installations. Julie also makes many functional works and wearable art in pottery and glass at Wild Pony Studio, her studio located in Rockford, Tennessee. Hot shop glass work is created at the Jackson County Green Energy Park in Dillsboro, North Carolina. She has taught art at Western Carolina University, Southwestern Community College and Occonoluftee Institute for Cultural Art. She has shown nationally and participated in many workshops and demonstrations. Her work responds to the pieces and parts that make up our lives. Julie observes the contradictions of our world and how those components come together to create memories. In her work she strives to combine components to bring out personal memories and feelings in her audience. Julie received her Masters of Fine Arts Degree in December of 2012.

Art Market Gallery, 422 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Tu-Sa 11-6, Su 1-6. Information: 865-525-5265, www.artmarketgallery.net, www.Facebook.com/ArtMarketGallery

The play will be performed Thursdays at 7 PM, Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM, and Sundays at 3 PM.

Knoxville Children’s Theatre, in partnership with the Clayton Foundation will present a live production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” The play is based on the book by Roald Dahl and dramatized by Richard R. George.

Masks are required inside the theatre. Ionopure air sanitizers are used throughout the theatre.

Charlie Bucket finds a Golden Ticket in his Wonka Chocolate Bar, sending him and his Grandpa with four other children on an adventurous tour of Willy Wonka’s renowned chocolate factory. One by one, the other children on the tour break the rules, but if Charlie survives the journey, he may find an even greater reward. Recommended for audiences of all ages.

The play is performed by twenty talented young actors from ages 10 to 17. Willy Wonka will be played by KCT veteran Eric Magee and Charlie will be played by Lucien Crane, who is making his debut with this production.

The show is directed by guest director and University of Tennessee Theatre professor, Terry Silver-Alford. The play is designed by young student designers from ages 10 to 17.

Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com

The Knoxville Dolly Festival is scheduled for the first weekend of June (4-6) in collaboration with First Friday Artwalk. We envision this festival as a way to bring people down to Knoxville's Old City and into the unique and diverse businesses our community has to offer. Along with celebrating Dolly with art, music, history, food and fun we will also be raising money for Imagination Library (optional). Details TBA!

To keep up to date, please follow us @knoxdollyfest.

Join us for weekend of fun! We’ll join the Big South Fork Mountain Biking Club to celebrate National Trails Day.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
Friday 6/4
Self supported camping
Reserve your campsite at Bandy Creek TODAY!!!
AMBC will be based on loop A this year.
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232506

Saturday 6/5
9am – Work Project with support from REI
12pm – Lunch by Joe Cross and Big South Fork Mountain Bike Club
2pm – Social Rides
8pm – Campfire

Sunday 6/6
9am – Self supported Group Rides including one Epic Route for an all day BSF adventure.
All tools will be provided for the work party – please bring gloves, water, and sturdy shoes.

https://ambcknox.org/

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.

Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Doors will open on hour prior to showtime. Masks will be required at all times unless eating or drinking.

“Meet Me in St. Louis” is a classic MCM comedy featuring Judy Garland. A disarmingly sweet musical led by outstanding performances from Judy as well as Margaret O'Brien, Meet Me in St. Louis is a treat for all ages. Some of the most popular songs from the film include “The Boy Next Door”, “The Trolley Song”, and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”. Run time is 1 hour 53 minutes and is rated G.

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information/tickets: 865-684-1200, https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/tickets/movies-at-the-tennessee/

Details TBA

Gallery 1010, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 114, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Reception Fri 5-7 PM, Sat 10 AM – 1 PM, or by appointment. Information: https://gallery1010.utk.edu/

Start date: June 2, 2021
End date: August 4, 2021

Zoo Knoxville offers a variety of day camps throughout the year. Camp activities include animal interactions, games, crafts, fun activities, excursions through the zoo and trips behind-the-scenes to learn how we care for zoo animals. Click below for more information about each camp.

Zoo Knoxville is following CDC guidelines for daycares and following the guidance of Knox County Health Department. These measures include increased hand washing/sanitizing throughout the day and increased cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched surfaces. Classrooms will be disinfected daily and camps will be kept separate from each other. All camp staff and campers will be screened for symptoms of COVID-19 each day before being allowed to attend camp.

Summer Zoo Camp Summer fun at the zoo for kids ages 4-13! The new 2021 summer schedule is here! Registration opens for passholders on February 1st.

https://www.zooknoxville.org/experience/zoo-camp

Mon-Fri 9 AM – 3 PM