Calendar of Events

Something for everyone at the Art Guild’s 8th annual Art in the Park!

Come celebrate summer by enjoying amazing art, unique fares, tasty treats, and delightful musical entertainment at the Art Guild’s Art in the Park. This annual event will take place on Saturday, June 12th from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 13th from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Art Guild’s Art Center is located at 451 Lakeview Drive. Vendors will be located inside the building as well as on the grounds. Event coordinator Billie Faye Brannon shared a sampling of participating vendors: Nick’s Greek Gyros; The Waffle Iron; Fresh Hot Kettle Corn; Caril Branson's Fried Pies, and Bakery Goods; Mamma Hackett's Pepper Jelly and Honey; Natural Affinity Product's, Denisea Mann; Blue Flamingo Farm, herbs, natural products, plants; and much much more! Hope to see you there!

At the Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive, Fairfield Glade, TN 38558. Information: 931-707-7249, www.artguildfairfieldglade.net

SATURDAY, JUN 12, 2021
7:30 PM

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com, www.ticketmaster.com

Knoxville Opera is hosting Musical Theatre Marathon, a seven-hour musical event, at the Bijou Theatre Parking Lot on June 12 from noon to 7 PM. Open seating is socially distanced in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines. Musical programming will be divided into 14 30-minute segments.

Participating local businesses within walking distance are partnering with Knoxville Opera by offering limited-time goods, specials, or menu items. To date, these businesses include Phoenix Pharmacy & Fountain, Bistro at the Bijou, Dazzo's Pizzeria, Knoxville Soap & Candle, Status Dough, and Petro's Chili & Chips.

A schedule of June 12th’s musical programming and an up-to-date list of participating local businesses offering limited run, themed specials is available on our website at knoxvilleopera.com

Audiences can expect performances from soprano Rochelle Bard, soprano Jacqueline Brecheen, soprano Maria Clark, bass David Crawford, soprano Jennifer D’Agostino, baritone Brandon Hendrickson, mezzo-soprano Aubrey Odle, baritone Michael Roemer, baritone Frank Rosamond Sr, baritone Frank Rosamond Jr, tenor Aaron Short, tenor Norman Shankle, and mezzosoprano Laura Beth Wells.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact Esther Blevins at 865-524-0795 ext 251 or eblevins@knoxvilleopera.com

803 S. Gay Street, downtown Knoxville
https://www.knoxvilleopera.com/event/musical-marathon/

Plan a Trip for Free Fishing Day

Watch your child's face light up as they catch their first fish or cast a line for the first time as an adult. No matter your age or skill level, there's never been a better time to try fishing than on Free Fishing Day, June 12th. Children, ages 15 and younger can fish for free all week through June 18th.
Make it a vacation! Escape to a camping cabin or claim a personal oasis in the woods at a campsite for the weekend or dodge the crowds and visit during the week.

START PLANNING
https://tnstateparks.com/activities/fishing

(Ages 11+) Nests, eggs and nestlings are rarely seen. Get a look into the secretive nestlife of birds, explore Ijams' egg collection and see nests while watching and listening for adult birds at Beginning to Bird next Saturday, June 12, from 9-11 a.m. Learn More and Register

Learn More and Register: https://www.ijams.org/calendar-of-events

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920

12-5:30 PM at Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus

Every second Saturday, join us at Barrelhouse! Have lunch paired with your favorite cider and visit local Knoxville vendors, enjoy live music, our pet-friendly patio, all the good stuff!

https://www.facebook.com/events/770577646985517
621 Lamar Street Knoxville, TN 37917

Shakesology 2021 Season (Twelfth Night/The Tempest)
June 12th, 2021 3: pm EST "Twelfth Night"
June 26th, 2021 3 pm EST "The Tempest"

Interactive Lecture with Tennessee Stage Company's dramaturg, Dr. Jen Horn
Webinar Registration: Shakesology 2021
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_daVE92EjRjil5spa6ir_LA

Join us on Zoom for an interactive webinar with dramaturg Dr. Jennifer Horn and the Tennessee Stage Company cast and crew! Shakesology is a 2.5 hour special event to learn the history and context of Shakespeare’s work before viewing the plays. Inspired by a program created at Shakespeare’s Globe and led by Shakespeare "Off" The Square dramaturge, Dr. Jennifer Horn, each study session will showcase Shakespeare’s story and influences, as well as some of the choices that other productions have made and the background behind the selection for this year’s Shakespeare Off The Square production. Members of the Stage Company artistic team will also discuss the current productions and their creative process.

This is a FREE Program open to all!

“One of the key elements of Shakespeare’s genius is that his plays are so open to different interpretations,” said Horn. “If you’ve seen one production, you learn that you haven't seen them all.”

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

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/

"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

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

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