Calendar of Events

To honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and commemorate Juneteenth, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Commemorative Commission is sponsoring two events to recognize Dr. King and to celebrate Juneteenth, the day that marked the effective end of slavery in the United States. Due to the pandemic the customary King Week Celebration events held in January were postponed. The theme for the King and Juneteenth Celebration events is “A Legacy of Righteous Purpose, Social Justice, and Racial Equality”.

Thursday, June 17, 2021 | Noon
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Leadership Awards Luncheon
Knoxville Botanical Garden, 2743 Wimpole Ave
Keynote: Rev Dr. William Terry Ladd III, minister at First Baptist Church, Chattanooga, TN
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mlk-leadership-awards-luncheon-tickets-149007614787

Friday, June 18, 2021 | 4:00 PM
Beck Racial Justice Town Hall Part XII
One year later - where are we?
Beck Cultural Exchange Center: 865-524-8461, www.beckcenter.net

Saturday, June 19, 2021 | 10:00 AM
Beck Juneteenth Exhibit & Tribute
On the Beck Lawn - we pay tribute to 156 years & 250,000 enslaved

Saturday, June 19: 2021 | 1:00 PM
The MLK Commemorative Commission and the Beck Cultural Exchange Center present a Juneteenth Celebration at the World’s Fair Park Festival Lawn. Rev. Daryl Arnold, Overcoming Believers Church is the keynote speaker. Other performances: The Carpetbag Theatre will perform an excerpt from their production COVID Stories: When the Hugs Went Away; Knoxville’s Poet Laureate Rhea Carmon; Drums Up! Guns Down! By Indigenous Vibes (Obayana Ajanaku); The Nonviolent Hero Puppets; Preston Johnson (Soloist), Michael Rodgers (Soloist), DJ Kevin Sanford, Jack and Jill Oratorical Contest Winners; and Rev. Renee Kesler, Presiding.

The event is free and open to the public, and will be held Rain or Shine under a tent. Feel free to bring lawn chairs and blankets. CDC COVID Guidelines will be in place. Mike’s Food Truck will be on location, and One Knox Legacy Coalition will be present to disseminate voter registration information.

http://www.mlkknoxville.com/

Grants. What's really important when writing them? Join us for a virtual meet-in all about grant writing. Led by public artist Lauren Strohacker, we will walk through the process of finding, writing, and winning grant competitions. https://www.facebook.com/events/1424544131231781/

A MONTHLY VIDEO CALL TO CONNECT MAKERS! These virtual gatherings are designed to provide makers, small business owners, and the community with education, connection, and inspiration as we all practice social distancing. Each month we’ll tackle a topic related to maker businesses, navigating the next set of pivots, or learning new skills through short workshops. All workshops are free and open for anyone to attend. RSVP on our Facebook event to receive reminders.

2021 SCHEDULE
*Please note all topics are tentative until the hyperlink is attached to the date.

July 15 - Maker Business 101
August 19 - Craft Fairs
September - see you at The Maker City Summit!
October 21 - TBD
November 18 - TBD
December 16 - TBD

Info: http://themakercity.org/meet-in

Thursday, June 17 at 12:00 pm

For the second year running, KHP will be hosting a virtual fundraising event to help fund our operations and mission work, but also to recognize individuals in the community who’s own work has significantly contributed to what we know about Knoxville history and culture.

This year, KHP will honor Dr. Charles and Terry Faulkner, both for their individual efforts to bring out some of the untold stories of Knoxville--including Charlie’s archeological work at Ramsey House, Blount Mansion, Cavett’s Station and elsewhere, and Terry’s work to interpret the cultural history of Bearden--as well as their joint efforts to add much to what we know of the once-formidable Union Fort Sanders, the subject of their recent book.

Learn more about the event and the Faulkners on our Virtual Event Page.
https://knoxvillehistoryproject.org/virtualevent/

Come groove with CSCET at our new spring fundraiser on June 17! TICKETS $75

We’re offering individual seats and pods that seat groups of 2-6 people. Need a pod for more than 6 people? Great! Give us a call at (865) 546-4661.

Purchase your ticket today! Space is limited.
• buy online
• purchase over the phone (865) 546-4661 or by emailing RHarold@CancerSupportET.org
• mail a check to 2230 Sutherland Ave. Knoxville, TN 37919

THE LINEUP
The Dirty Guv'nahs Trio will take the stage at 7pm and then Cruz Contreras (joined by Grammy-nominated cellist Dave Eggar) will keep things groovin'. Beer, wine, and snacks will be available for purchase.

We're a non-profit organization and rely on donations from fundraisers like this to provide our free programs. All of the money raised at this benefit concert will be used to provide hope and healing to East Tennesseans with cancer and their loved ones.

https://www.cancersupportet.org/vibes/

For our June Thursday Talk, we are being joined by Makenzie Read, the Waste and Resources Coordinator for the City of Knoxville. Makenzie will touch on the City of Knoxville waste services and recycling.

Thursday Talks is a webinar hosted by KKB every other month. Webinars will focus on a variety of environmental topics and feature a expert on the topic.

Register for the Webinar
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvcOGqpz8oG9B6dLB2UhvaRPL3cyLoG5en

Jun 17, 2021 02:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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

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.

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 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/

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/

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/

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