Calendar of Events

Monday, June 21, 2021

Tennessee Theatre: Mary Poppins Summer Camp

Category: Classes, workshops, Kids, family and Theatre

TENNESSEE THEATRE IN-PERSON SUMMER CAMP
JUNE 21-25
FROM 9AM-12PM FOR AGES 8-11 AND 1PM-4PM FOR AGES 12-15
Mary Poppins summer camp is an immersive arts education program that introduces students to many aspects of theater-making through the lens of Mary Poppins, and will remind campers that anything can happen if we recognize the magic of everyday life. Instruction will be led by Amanda Taylor, Theatre Teacher at Beaumont Magnet Academy, and will feature activities throughout the Tennessee Theatre building and a special screening of the film. Camp sessions will explore characters, setting, time period, theme and motivation, music, and more!

Camp fee for each student is $100. Each camper will receive a bag that includes materials needed for the camp, a lesson binder, Tennessee Theatre sticker, and Tennessee Theatre coloring pages and activity sheets. Camp bags will be provided on the first day of camp and used again each day.

Register at https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/lzaavZ8V1lrvwpbHg-liXw?t=1622756239

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information/tickets: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com, www.ticketmaster.com

Knoxville Tree Board: Why Hire an Arborist? How to Select a Tree Specialist

  • June 21, 2021

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

Healthy trees serve many purposes in your local community. A way for homeowners to ensure their trees stay healthy is by hiring an arborist. Professional, trained arborists know how to properly maintain trees for the safety of the public and the health of the tree.

On Monday, June 21st at 5:30, Kasey Krouse, Knoxville Urban Forester, will talk about why you should hire an arborist and how to hire a tree specialist. This is a part of the Knoxville Tree Board's educational series.

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4po_1g2b88iXp-R9zAKxYXNmKjSkaYeyuVqWFzYLXiPK2fQ/viewform

Blount Mansion: Annual Meeting with Warren Dockter, PhD

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

The Blount Mansion Association's annual meeting will take place at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 21st. Our board members will attend the meeting in person, but the public is invited to join us virtually via Zoom.

Our speaker will be Dr. Warren Dockter, the new Executive Director at the East Tennessee Historical Society. Dr. Dockter's presentation, titled From Grainger County to Britain and Back: My Relationship with History, will reveal the story behind Dockter's personal journey from East Tennessee to Great Britain--where he wrote a book about Winston Churchill and got to know Prime Minister Boris Johnson--and back again. It will include a discussion on Bean Station in Grainger County.
http://easttnhistory.org/people/warren-dockter-phd

Click here for the Zoom link to join us online and hear Dr. Dockter's presentation.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81022335962

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/

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/

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

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