Calendar of Events

Friday, June 11, 2021

Fountain City Art Center: Student Show

Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event

June 11 - July 21, 2021

• Participants must have taken a class within the past year.
• A virtual tour of the show will be made available on June 11.
• Enjoy pieces from the instructors, too!

Awards:
• People’s Choice Awards will be voted on through the month of June and will be announced the beginning of July
• Vote for your three favorite pieces

Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Hours: Tu-Th 9-5, or by appointment. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityartcenter.com

214 Magnolia: Exhibition by Aaron Joseph Arroyave

  • June 11, 2021 — June 30, 2021

Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event

Opens Friday June 11th, 5-8 PM
The show will be up the whole month of June.
The artist is Aaron Joseph Arroyave.

https://www.ajaartwork.com/about/

214 Magnolia, 214 W. Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917. Friday 5-8, Saturday 12-4, and by appointment, via IG button, during the week: https://www.instagram.com/214magnolia/. 865-337-7106 or https://www.214magnolia.com/

Echo Ridge Retirement Community: Grand Carnival Day

  • June 11, 2021

Category: Festivals, special events and Free event

Are you ready to go to a carnival? Join your friends at Holiday and run away to a colorful experience that’s sure to
delight all ages! Bring your hidden talents or prepare to see some tricks performed by others during our Grand Carnival Day and enjoy fun activities that will astound and amaze. Your friends are waiting to join you and have some fun!

Hours are 10am-12pm and 1pm-5pm

Carnival games, food, vendors, Little Ponderoso Petting Zoo, Twisted Snow SnoCone Truck, and Aerialists from Knoxville Aerial Arts.

RSVP is not required - just join us!

Echo Ridge Retirement Community
8458 Gleason Dr Knoxville, TN 37919
www.holidayseniorliving.com
865-229-9474
Brittany.charnley@holidayseniorliving.com

Ancient Lore Village: The Voice Performance LIVE

  • June 11, 2021
  • 5 PM

Category: Culinary arts, food and Festivals, special events

A private concert performance by Gigi Hess, Samantha Howell, and Zach Day awaits at Ancient Lore Village! To top off a blissfully delightful party for your ears, you will enjoy a special food and libations menu curated by our Executive Chef Simon Hall.

7107 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920
https://ancientlorevillage.com/events/
https://www.freshtix.com/events/the-voice-performance-live

2nd Fridays

  • June 11, 2021

Category: Festivals, special events and Free event

This is a laid back, monthly event for those in Knoxville who would like to meet and get to know people that are making an impact on a business, civic, political and creative level.

We have a monthly meet-up/event that moves to a new location each time. We usually meet at local restaurants/eateries/breweries/bars (not chains) and emphasize the downtown/east Knox/south Knox/north Knox areas. As the event has gained popularity, other small businesses (bank, architect, I.T. company, etc.) have asked to be a host. And as the name implies…we always meet on the 2nd Friday of the month!

Friday June 11: Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus

Stay tuned for the new website and social media!
https://www.facebook.com/secondfridaysknoxville/about

Broadway Studios and Gallery: Art Thru The Window #4

  • June 10, 2021 — July 31, 2021

Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Fine Crafts and Free event

"Art Thru The Window #4" at Broadway Studios and Gallery.

Featuring our resident artists. Art Show through the glass.

1127 N. Broadway, Knoxville TN 37917. Open hours vary, call for appointment, inquiries and purchases: 865-556-8676

Ijams Nature Center: Preschool Summer Camp

  • June 7, 2021 — July 30, 2021

Category: Classes, workshops, Health, wellness, Kids, family and Science, nature

https://www.ijams.org/preschool-summer-camp

Preschool Summer Camp focuses on child-led, age-appropriate, and experiential learning for children ages 3-5. Most of the day is spent outdoors, exploring nature and making a strong connection with the environment. Children learn through play, discovery, and inquiry. Not only do children develop a solid foundation for lifelong learning but also cultivate a love of nature that is the basis for a conservation ethic later in life. Each session is a combination of outdoor play, nature hikes, and animal presentations. Special crafts, art projects, and/or hands-on activities throughout the week allow campers to explore different topics based on their interests. Preschool camp is held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Preschool Summer Camp Dates and Themes
Week 1: June 7-11 – Little Silly Scientists
Week 2: June 14-18 – Preschool Camp ROCKS
Week 3: June 21-25 – It’s the Circle of Life
Week 4: June 28-July 2 – Down ‘n’ Dirty
Week 5: July 5-9 – Fuzzy and Feathered Friends
Week 6: July 12-16 – It’s Easy Being Green
Week 7: July 19-23 – Wet ‘n’ Wild
Week 8: July 26-30 – Creepy Crawlies

Ijams Nature Center: Nature Adventure Camp

  • June 7, 2021 — July 30, 2021

Category: Classes, workshops, Health, wellness, Kids, family and Science, nature

Exciting explorations, awesome adventures, and delightful discoveries await your child at Ijams Nature Center’s Nature Adventure Camp! Ijams specializes in curating summer camps for curious kids. Whether your child is a budding ecologist, future veterinarian, or an outdoor explorer, Ijams camps offer a unique summer experience. All Ijams camp programs are designed and led by environmental educators and naturalists who bring their knowledge of science, nature, and animals on each exciting adventure. ​

Summer camps are offered for children ages 6-12. Before- and after-care is available for an additional fee.

2021 WEEKLY CAMP DATES AND THEMES​
Session 1 (June 7-11) – Survival of the Fittest
Session 2 (June 14-18) – H2Olympics (Mid-Summer Games)
Session 3 (June 21-25) – Branching Out!
Session 4 (June 28-July 2) – South Knoxville Summer Safari
Session 5 (July 5-9) – Survival of the Fittest
Session 6 (July 12-16) – H2Olympics (Late-Summer Games)
Session 7 (July 19-23) – Branching Out!
Session 8 (July 26-30) – South Knoxville Summer Safari

https://www.ijams.org/nature-adventure-camp

UT Gardens: Garden Discovery Summer Camps

  • June 7, 2021 — July 30, 2021

Category: Classes, workshops, Health, wellness, Kids, family and Science, nature

Start date: June 7, 2021
End date: July 30, 2021

Who is ready for summertime? The snow is fun, but nothing compares to the freedom of summer. With that, we are thrilled to announce our 2021 summer camp sessions! New this year will be a camp for 12-14 year-olds in June and a week of half-days for 4-5 year-olds. Check out our website to see the camp descriptions and register: https://ag.tennessee.edu/utg/Pages/camps.aspx.

We have limited camp scholarships available.

Our plan is to have camp in-person while following university policies, especially regarding the Covid-19 situation. Spaces are extremely limited, so register early to reserve your space! If, after registering, you determine your camper will not be able to attend you can apply the fee to a different week in 2021 or 2022 (or request a refund). Contact Whitney Welch if you have any questions about camp.

Muse Knoxville: Camp Muse

Category: Classes, workshops, Health, wellness, Kids, family, Science, nature and Technology

Start date: June 7, 2021
End date: July 23, 2021

Brain-boosting camps are back at Muse Knoxville with unique topics focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Your child will love the immersive, hands-on activities, and you’ll love how much they’re learning! Advanced registration is required.​
Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 3:00pm | Outdoors

JUNE 7-11, 14-18, and 21-25 CAMPS – Rising 1st – 4th Grade
$200/week for Muse Members or $230/week for Non Members
Camps will primarily be held outdoors under tents
Mask wearing will likely be required indoors for ages 5+
Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 12:00pm | Indoors

JULY 12-16 and 19-23 CAMPS – Rising PreK* – 1st Grade
$140/week for Muse Members or $160/week for Non Members
*PreK campers must be at least 4 years old and potty trained
Camps will be held indoors, but outdoor time will happen each day, weather permitting
Mask wearing will likely be required indoors for ages 5+

https://www.themuseknoxville.org/camps

UT Downtown Gallery: Photography from the Ewing Gallery permanent collection by Walker Evans

Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event

Join us for First Friday events on Friday June 4 and Friday July 2 from 5-8pm at the UT Downtown Gallery.

For the months of June and July, the UT Downtown Gallery will be exhibiting photography from the Ewing Gallery permanent collection by Walker Evans.

80 years ago, Let Us Now Praise Famous Men was published. To commemorate the anniversary of this text by Knoxville-born author, James Agee, we are exhibiting photographs by Walker Evans from the Ewing Gallery permanent collection that accompany that text.

Walker Evans’ photographs paired with James Agee’s classic work, Let Us Now Praise Famous Men, served as the culmination of Evans’ talents as well as the realistic portrayal of the conditions of the American tenant farmer during the 1930s. Walker Evans’ images revolutionized the standards of documentary photography.

This exhibition includes 50 framed photographs printed by the Library of Congress from Evans’ original negatives.

All events and exhibitions are free and open to the public.

Open Wednesday - Friday 11am - 6pm and Saturdays from 10am - 3pm. UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-673-0802, http://web.utk.edu/~downtown

Lox Salon: Exhibition by Gin Lizzy

  • June 4, 2021 — July 31, 2021

Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event

The majority of artwork done by Gin Lizzy is portraiture (in many colors)!

https://ginlizzyart.blogspot.com
https://www.instagram.com/ginlizzyartist/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtByGinLizzy

Lox Salon, 103 W Jackson Ave, Knox, TN 37902. Open Mon-Sat
http://loxsalon.com/

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