Calendar of Events

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Mabry-Hazen House: Summertime on the Hill: Young Ladies’ Summer Camp

Category: Classes, workshops, Festivals, special events, History, heritage and Kids, family

June 15, 16, and 17 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
9:30 AM until Noon

Young ladies of middle school and high school age are invited to join us on Mabry’s Hill for three days of learning and fun. These young ladies will participate in activities that will teach the history of the Mabry-Hazen House and the youngsters who called it home. Participants will also be instructed in manners, setting a table, writing Thank You notes, needlework and card making. Our time together will end on Thursday with a tea party and an 1860s fashion show. For an addition $25, the young ladies may invite their mothers to the tea party and fashion show. Participation is limited to 30 girls.

To make your reservation or if you have questions concerning this program, please contact Karen Peterman at either 865 363-6854 or karen.peterman@knoxschools.org or the Mabry-Hazen House at 865 522-8661.

At Mabry-Hazen House, 1711 Dandridge Ave, Knoxville, TN
Cost: $75

http://www.mabryhazen.com/events/2020/6/9/summertime-on-the-hill-young-ladies-summer-camp-c8dkm

Knox County Public Library: Outdoor Storytime

  • June 15, 2021

Category: Free event, Kids, family and Literature, spoken word, writing

June 15, 10:30 am - Powell Branch Library
June 29, 2:00 p.m. - North Knoxville Branch Library
July 13, 2:00 p.m. - Norwood Branch Library
July 27, 10:00 a.m. - Sequoyah Branch Library

Registration required at www.knoxlib.org/summer

Kid A’ Riffic was established in 2019 in Market Square as a weekly opportunity for summertime activities for youngsters and their families. To get more information, visit www.KnoxvilleTN.gov/events

Ijams Nature Center: FREE Virtual Chat Focuses on Fireflies

  • June 15, 2021

Category: Classes, workshops, Free event, Kids, family, Science, nature and Virtual

(All ages) Join an Ijams naturalist for a FREE virtual chat about synchronous fireflies on Tuesday, June 15, from 5-6 p.m. Thousands of people head to the Smoky Mountains to get a glimpse of this annual, coordinated courtship display of bioluminescent beetles. Learn how and when to spot these fireflies and the secrets behind their displays. 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

Knox Heritage: Facebook Live Tour of South High Senior Living

Category: Free event, History, heritage, Lecture, panel and Virtual

TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 | 6:00 PM

Join us on a Facebook Live tour of the South High Senior Living project. During the recent East Tennessee Preservation Awards, the City of Knoxville Mayor’s Award was presented to Dover Signature Properties and BarberMcMurry Architects for the restoration of the historic South High School at 835 Tipton Avenue. Dover obtained the property in 2016 after several attempts by others to redevelop the space. It took a year to stabilize the building and two years to renovate the existing building into South High Senior Living.

Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KnoxHeritage

https://knoxheritage.org/event/live-facebook-tour-of-south-high-senior-living/

Knoxville Children’s Theatre: Summer Intensive

Category: Classes, workshops, Kids, family and Theatre

https://www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com/

Summer Term at KCT’s Creative Dramatics Academy consists of 5 days of intensive sessions. Most classes will culminate in a showcase presentation for family and friends at the end of the term. The cost for the week varies by class. To reserve a spot in any class, or for more information use the online submission form at knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com. You will receive registration information, via e-mail, upon inquiry. 50% of the class fee must be received upon enrollment to guarantee admission.

AGES 4 – 5
Tiny Thespians: Presents the Crayon Book of Numbers

Ages 6 – 7
Page to Stage: Under the Sea
Page to Stage: How to Catch a Dinosaur
Page to Stage: Monster Academy

Ages 8 – 10
Introduction to Acting, Ages 8 & 9
Introduction to Acting: Life in Narnia Ages 8 to 10
Introduction to Acting, Wonderful World of Dahl Ages 8 to 10

Ages 10 & 11
Intro to Acting, Ages 10 & 11
Intro to Improv, Ages 10 & 11
Introduction to Acting, Into the Wardrobe, Ages 10 & 11

Ages 12 & up
Intro to Acting, Ages 12 & Up
Intro to Acting, Ages 12 & Up, Into the Wardrobe
Intro to Improv, Ages 12 & Up 6
Musical Theatre: Move, Sing, Act! 12 & Up

Technical Classes
Costume Design for Animal Characters
Advanced Audition – Self Taping and Online Auditions
Lighting for the Stage
Beyond Tie-Dye

For many of our classes, we require no experience for enrollment. Acting classes are kept small so the instructor is able to meet the student where they are and help guide them individually through personalized feedback. We try to clearly identify classes that require experience, such as some workshops and for our advanced classes.

Dancers Studio: Summer Arts Intensives

Category: Dance, movement and Kids, family

Week 1: Monday, June 14 – Friday, June 18
Week 2: Monday, June 21 – Friday, June 25
Week 3: Monday, June 28 – Friday, July 2
NO CLASSES July 4 – July 11
Week 4: Monday, July 12 – Friday, July 16
Week 5: Monday, July 19 – Friday, July 23
Week 6: Monday, July 26 – Friday, July 30

Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Cost:$225 per week or $50 per day.

Dancers Studio is offering a day camp experience that is full of fun with dance, games, arts and crafts, snack time and much more! Give the kids something fun and constructive to do with their time off! Athletic attire recommended!

1. WEAR A MASK – Enter through the back door. During this time we will have no visitors.
2. BRING YOUR LUNCH – 2 snacks will be provided daily. No backpacks or luggage.
3. WASH YOUR HANDS – We will work throughout the day to disinfect different areas of the studio.

Call 865.584.9636 to reserve your spot!
https://www.dancersstudioknox.com/

Dragonfly Aerial and Circus Arts Studio Summer Camp 1

Category: Classes, workshops, Dance, movement, Health, wellness and Kids, family

Dragonfly is especially concerned about being COVID safe in all our programming!

Kids ages 6 – 14 can run away and join the circus with Dragonfly Aerial and Circus Arts Studio. Come for one week or two.

Camps this summer will be June 14-18 and July 12-16, 9 am -2 p.m. daily.

Each week is full of circus skills, including aerial arts; tightwire; stiltwalking; unicycling; basic acrobatics and more. Cost is $220 per week. Included in the cost is a camp t-shirts and snacks each day. Campers bring their own lunch. Scholarships are available.

Call or email us for more information. Camp is at the Dragonfly studio: 4506 Fennel Road, Knoxville 37912. Contact information: 865-609-2012 and dfaas11@gmail.com.

https://www.dragonflyaerialartsstudio.com/

Clarence Brown Theatre: Virtual Audition Workshop

Category: Classes, workshops, Kids, family and Theatre

The New VIRTUAL Audition Workshop in June is a weeklong online workshop for High School students focusing on Script analysis, Auditioning, College Prep and Shakespearean text. The workshop will be taught by David Alley, Carol Mayo Jenkins and Terry Silver-Alford. The fee for the program is 325.00 and the hours are 10 am to 3:00 pm M-F June 14-18. This workshop will help students with preparing for auditions for school plays as well as college admissions and scholarships.

One week June 14-18 (10:00 am to 3:00 pm M-F )
Desired enrollment 10 (but flexible)
Cost: $325

https://clarencebrowntheatre.com/community/acting-workshops/

Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Summer String Camp

Category: Classes, workshops, Kids, family and Music

Save the Date – June 14-18, 2021

String Camp provides an opportunity for new orchestra players to become oriented with ensemble playing and gives players with experience a week of great music making and fun during the summer off-season. Students are placed randomly based on experience and application information. Please make sure you meet all the requirements for the level for which you apply. We strive to keep the competitive feel out of the camp program and put no emphasis on seating and placement, but will move a student in his/her best interest if the level they are in appears too challenging and stressful. Applicants for the Finale Level may be asked to audition.

https://knoxvillesymphony.com/education-community/youth-orchestra/summer-string-camp/

Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association: Summer Dance Camp

  • June 14, 2021 — June 18, 2021

Category: Classes, workshops, Dance, movement, Kids, family and Music

ORCBA’s Summer Dance Camp will be June 14-18, at the Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge. Camp is open to rising kindergartners through 8th grade. $90/camper.

Camp hours are 9:00 am-2:00 pm, Monday-Friday, with doors opening at 8:30 and pick up at 2:00. (After care is available for an additional fee — payable each morning at drop off). Classes are given in a variety of dance styles such as ballet, jazz, hip hop, stomp, and musical theater! The campers will start the day off with a camp-wide warm up (aka Morning Jam!), break off into groups to learn about a specific style, and learn a piece of choreography to showcase their new skills to their family and friends.
​You don’t have to be a prima ballerina for this camp — ​just come ready to move and to have fun! Our camp is geared for rising kindergartners through 8th grade. Cost is $90. Lunch, snacks, and water are all provided. ​No special dancewear or dance shoes are necessary. Campers should wear sneakers and clothing that allows them to move easily.

http://www.orcba.org/2021-summer-dance-camp.html

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/

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