Calendar of Events

Join us for the 20th Anniversary Bonsai Show featuring guest artist Bjorn Bjorholm!

We will have a great show this year open to the Public Free (precautions following guidelines) with local artist demonstrations, Guest Bonsai Artist Bjorn Bjorholm, Silent Auction, Awards, and of course locally-styled beautiful trees on display!

August 28th-29th at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum

Beautiful styled bonsai on display from local area artists of all categories. Vendors, silent auction, demonstrations, and judging competition open to the Public Free! Workshop for KBS and local-area club members (contact for details)

https://knoxvillebonsaisociety.com/2021/07/13/kbs-20th-anniversary-bonsai-show-august-28th-29th/

New Interactive Gallery for Families and Children

The East Tennessee Historical Society, along with the Knoxville Chamber, invites you to join us for the opening of the new children’s gallery addition in the Museum of East Tennessee History. History Headquarters was made possible by a direct appropriation grant to ETHS of $500,000 in the state of Tennessee’s 2016-17 budget and administered by the Tennessee Historical Commission to design and build this amazing new gallery for children and their families.

History Headquarters Invites Visitors to Unlock the Past!
Opens to the Public: Saturday 8/28–Sunday 8/29/21
(Reservations Required)

Let us introduce you to a place where young people and their families learn about our state and nation's history through discovery and play. History Headquarters is a separate gallery within the museum featuring whimsical, hands-on mini exhibits for young children through preteens to enjoy. The space will also serve as the stage for our student tours and education programs.

Parents and children alike will enjoy exploring the many entertaining and educational activities offered to make history come to life.

601 S. Gay Street | Knoxville, TN | (865) 215-8824
www.eastTNhistory.org

THE SUMMER SUPPERS
8/28 - SUFFRAGE CITY: A RETURN TO 1920 - BRUNCH SEATING
8/28 - SUFFRAGE CITY: A RETURN TO 1920 - DINNER SEATING
9/18 - RENDEZVOUS AT RIVERSHACK FARM

Summer Suppers are Back!

Kick-off the season with two carefully curated virtual cocktail party and Behind the Scenes Tours focused on classical and modern architecture in Knoxville. Take a wanderlust trip through time and experience music, food, drinks, and art from iconic decades past. Revisit 1920 at the home of a women’s suffrage leader and play your part in the debate while dining and drinking in grand style. End the season at our barbecue and bluegrass extravaganza overlooking the river and under the stars.

Our volunteers have been working very hard to plan these special events in a way that will create wonderful memories for our guests in a safe environment.

Knox Heritage, at Historic Westwood, 3425 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Information: 865-523-8008, https://knoxheritage.org/calendar/summersuppers/

The Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball plays the game by 1864 rules, wears period uniforms, and represents actual baseball teams that existed in 1864. There are some new aspects of this free event this year at Ramsey House. Food trucks will now be providing refreshments at each game, and kids can now participate in a themed craft and game area! The 15% of the proceeds from the food truck sales help us to continue to bring this great educational event to our community. We encourage you to support these local food vendors throughout the season. Please bring a lawn chair an umbrella for shade and leave the coolers at home.

For more information on the Tennessee Vintage Base Ball Association, visit http://tennesseevintagebaseball.com

Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org

It's almost time for the 2021 Ijams Hummingbird Festival: Celebration of Wings, presented by Ergon Terminaling Inc. and The Trust Company of Tennessee! Join the fun on Saturday, Aug. 28. You'll learn about your favorite winged creatures, from ruby-throated hummingbirds and other backyard birds to moths, butterflies, bees, bats and more! This year, there are two ticket options (with and without bird banding), plus free activities for the public!

https://www.ijams.org/ijams-hummingbird-festival

2915 Island Home Ave., Knoxville, TN 37920. 865-577-4717 or www.ijams.org

Seven-piece gypsy jazz band will perform in outdoor patio. Upbeat Manouche music… swing dancers welcome!
Great dinner menu and full bar. Free show.

Date: Saturday, August 28, 2021, 7:00 - 9:30 PM

See latest video at: https://youtu.be/DV9KTouBekA

Location: Union Place, 4884 Chambliss Avenue, Knoxville 37919
https://www.facebook.com/events/4143429335742260

SAVE THE DATE - Saturday August 28th, 5:00 - 8:00 PM

James White's Fort Members, please plan on joining us for our last of summer Member social; Blues, Brews & BBQ (Wine available too).

Bring a guest that would like to join and become a member of the Fort like you are!

James White's Fort, 205 E. Hill Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: 865-525-6514, www.jameswhitefort.org

Central Filling Station is Tennessee's first full-service food truck park! We are a family-friendly, dog-friendly neighborhood hangout featuring a daily rotation of the city’s best food trucks and craft beverages. Welcome to Knoxville’s most unique outdoor dining experience!

Wednesday & Thursday 5-9p
Friday & Saturday 11a-10p
Sunday 11a-9p

900 N. Central Street | Knoxville, TN
https://www.knoxfoodpark.com/
https://www.facebook.com/knoxfoodpark/

Summer Movie Magic presented by Denark Construction is a long-standing tradition celebrating our legacy as a movie palace. Moviegoers will travel back in time and see these classics, as they should be: in a historic theater originally built as a movie palace surrounded by other movie-lovers, enjoying some popcorn and a cold drink. This year, we are pulling out all the stops with a lineup of blockbuster hits! And true to tradition, hear the Mighty Wurlitzer organ fill the auditorium with magnificent music prior to the movie. Experience some of your favorite classics on the big screen!

Aug 27, 8 PM and Aug 29, 3 PM: The Goonies

When two brothers find out they might lose their house they are desperate to find a way to keep their home. They find a treasure map and bring some friends along to find it. They are all out looking for the "X" and trying to get away from a group of bad guys who also want the treasure. This film is 1 hour 51 mins and is rated PG.

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information/tickets: 865-684-1200, https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/tickets/movies-at-the-tennessee/

Knoxville’s South Waterfront Celebration | Suttree Landing Park

After co-producing BLANKFest for three years in Knoxville’s Historic Market Square, we decided it was time to take this party to a body of water. So, Second Bell at Suttree Landing Park was born. Much like BLANKFest, Second Bell will highlight the local and regional entertainment communities and we’re making it easy for you.

Our goal is to create an oasis where you can discover your new favorite local band, restaurant, retailer and comedian all in one day, and for next to nothing monetarily. The event will pair Knoxville’s vibrant scene with its newest riverfront park in one of the area’s fastest growing sectors.

MUSIC
COMEDY
LIBATIONS
FOOD
FASHION
COSTUME CONTESTS
BRUNCH
AFTER SHOWS
https://secondbellfest.com/
https://www.facebook.com/secondbell/

Second Year MFA Student Exhibition
Works by Danqi Cai, Delany Bal, Emily Rice, Haley Takahashi, Hanna Seggerman, Noah Lagle, Sarah Bernstein, Sean Heiser, and Zoe Brester-Pennings

The exhibition will open Friday, August 27, 5-7 PM

Masks are required.

Gallery 1010, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 114, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Reception Fri 5-7 PM, Sat 10 AM – 1 PM. Additional hours by appointment. Information: https://gallery1010.utk.edu/

August 26-29
Thurs-Sat @ 7:30, Sun @ 2:00

The provocative, spoken-word performance artist Minton Sparks will be taking the stage at Flying Anvil Theatre in Knoxville presenting her Open Casket show for a live audience August 26-29, 2021. The performance will also mark the debut of new material from her album "Where Humans and Birds Begin."

The Open Casket program revolves around the people in Sparks' life and a review of the characters that make up a rural community. As they say in the south, "We don't hide crazy. We parade it on the front porch and give it a sweet tea." She invites you to grab a sweet tea, pull up a chair, set a spell and take a listen.

Minton has not only won over audiences with her show but left a lasting impression with media and applauded performers.

Flying Anvil Theatre, 1300 Rocky Hill Road, Knoxville. Information: 865-357-1309, www.flyinganviltheatre.com. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram, @flyinganviltheatre