Calendar of Events

SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL, CATHEDRAL HALL,
711 S. NORTH SHORE DRIVE, KNOXVILLE, TN
PREVIEW PARTY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2021 | 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
PUBLIC SALE - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2021 | 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

2021 Featured Artist: Larry Cole
Knoxville, TN | Medium: Oil | https://www.colestudioart.com/

Artsclamation! is an indoor juried fine art sale featuring professional regional artists in all mediums. This year the event returns to where it all began and will be located at Sacred Heart Cathedral in the new Cathedral Hall. Artsclamation! celebrates 20 years of bringing amazing artists, beautiful artwork, and generous buyers together to support an important cause.

The event begins on the evening of Friday, December 3, with an invitation-only gala preview party offering sumptuous hors d’oeuvres coupled with wine, spirits and eager collectors. On Saturday, December 4, the event is free and open to the public at large, always drawing a large turnout. Over the last ten years, total art sales from this 1 ½ day event have exceeded $70,000 annually.

Artsclamation! is the primary fundraiser for Peninsula, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing mental health care to children, adolescents, and adults in East Tennessee. In addition to event sponsorships and other preview party ticket sales, a percentage of all artists’ sales will go directly to Peninsula. To learn more about the event, please go to www.peninsulabehavioralhealth.org/artsclamation or https://www.covenanthealthgiving.org/site/TR?fr_id=1211&pg=entry

Experience Christmas in 1776! Join Historic Ramsey House for this special holiday tradition on December 3 and December 4, 5:00-7:00pm! At this annual event, enjoy a candlelit tour of Historic Ramsey House, decorated with fresh greenery and candles. Visit with our blacksmith in the Blacksmith Shop while you enjoy holiday treats, hot cider, and a warm bonfire (weather permitting)! Reenactors in period dress will greet tours every ten minutes. A maximum of 9 people are allowed per tour group so reserve your tickets now!

Tickets begin at $12 per adult and $10 per child 5-17. Please visit the Ramsey House Website for more information about ticket prices: http://www.ramseyhouse.org/event/candlelight-christmastours/?instance_id=1139

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/candlelight-christmas-tours-tickets-203871684697

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

Featuring artists, makers, bakers and more!

Friday, December 3, 2 PM - 6 PM & Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM.
Masks will be required for participants and patrons.

Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityartcenter.com

AAFM: Architecture in Anime, Film, and Music

The silence within a space, how light trickles within a room, how one person can look across the room and see their other, rise and calamity versus sudden stupefying scenarios, AAFM is here to explore the depths and the detail of how Architecture/Space become critical elements within the structure of today’s multimedia and why they are so impactful on an intimate level.

The show is a collaboration between Undergraduate students from the School of Architecture and Art of The University of Tennessee at Knoxville. The fellow designers/artists that are presenting their work at AAFM are:

Briley Houston
Brendan Wallace
Christina Ceniceros
Elizabeth Elrod
Gina Nguyen
Joanna Martin
Lydia Russell
Mathew Hibbert
Ryan Cook
Sophia Spock

Gallery 1010, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 114, Knoxville, TN 37902.
Hours: Reception Fri 5-9 PM, Sat 10 AM – 1 PM. Additional hours by appointment. Information: https://gallery1010.utk.edu/

Remembering JOHN DENVER: A Christmas Celebration starring Ted Vigil!
PLAYING 5 SHOWS - DECEMBER 2 THROUGH 5 - THE OPEN CHORD, KNOXVILLE

Ted is a singer, songwriter and a tribute artist. He was born in Seattle and raised in the Olympia area.

He has been performing from the age of ten throughout his school years in concert, symphonic and jazz bands while developing his talents as a drummer and singer.

In 2006 he went on to Laughlin, NV to compete in the Talent Quest 2006 involving 28 states, New Zealand, Australia and Canada taking first place. He then went on to win Komo TV 4's NW Afternoon Celebrity Look Alike contest. Ted now performs nationwide for all kinds of venues and events. He has wowed the crowd selling out theatres in Pennsylvania and Kansas and has played twice now for John Denvers own "Windstar Foundation" in Aspen, CO. Ted cruised the Caribbean with Darryl Worley and Jimmy Wayne on a "Travelin' Inc. country cruise hosted by Great American Countrys' own Storme Warren. Just 2 years ago Ted was awarded the Rising Legend Award by the National Traditional Country Music Association. For more information on Ted Vigil visit: http://www.tedvigil.com/

This show will take place at The Open Chord – All Things Music, located in the heart of Knoxville, 8502 Kingston Pike. Tickets are just $28.50 and available online at:
Thursday 8pm: https://www.prekindle.com/event/22889-john-denver-1-knoxville
Friday 8pm: https://www.prekindle.com/event/85149-john-denver-2-knoxville
Saturday 4pm: https://www.prekindle.com/event/83129-john-denver-3-knoxville
Saturday 8pm: https://www.prekindle.com/event/15949-john-denver-4-knoxville
Sunday 4pm: https://www.prekindle.com/event/33189-john-denver-5-knoxville

or by stopping by THE OPEN CHORD, ALL THINGS MUSIC STORE located at 8502 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN. https://www.openchordmusic.com/

16th annual Santa Mouse Christmas House Craft Show and Sale featuring Members of the Blount County Arts and Crafts Guild

Join us for your holiday shopping to find quality handcrafted items from local artisans, such as basketry, fiber arts, glasswork, jewelry, gourd art, holiday crafts, paintings, soaps, woodworking and more! Free admission and parking!

December 2 and 3, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; December 4, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Fairview United Methodist, 2508 Old Niles Ferry, Maryville
www.blountartsandcraftsguild.com
https://www.facebook.com/santamousechristmashouse/

The Cove at Concord Park in Farragut will be lit with animated holiday-themed light features and characters. Enjoy hot chocolate as you stroll through the greenway path at this west Knoxville annual favorite from December 1-January 2.

Knox County cut the ribbon on the 23rd annual Holiday Festival of Lights at The Cove at Concord Park on Wednesday, Dec. 1. The Festival will run from 6 to 9 p.m. excluding Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. It is free and open to the public though visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to The Love Kitchen, which provides meals, clothing, and emergency food packages for the homebound, homeless, and unemployed.

Hot drinks will be available for purchase on site, and Santa Claus will be there on Fridays and Saturdays.

The lights will go on Sunday, November 28 with a kick off celebration in the Park from 4-8 PM.

Lakeshore Park will be shining bright this holiday season. Trees throughout the park will be lit through sponsorships. There will be vendors and activities for the entire family. Kick off celebration is on Sunday, November 28 and lights remain until January 2.

https://www.visitknoxville.com/event/light-up-lakeshore/18337/

SATURDAYS AT 12 PM – 7 PM

Schulz Bräu Brewing will be hosting our first Christkindlsmarkt! At this winter event, we focus on the coziness of the season as well as the participation of the community to appreciate the intrinsic, handmade products that come from our carefully selected vendors.

Official Festivities begin at 12:00PM and last all through the day. Enjoy live musical performances as you browse the different booths. Special treats & drinks will be available for purchase at our bars and kitchen. Christkindlsmarkt Schulz Bräu Mugs will be available for purchase as a memento of our first Christkindlsmarkt with you!

This event is Rain or Shine!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1739129129773959

126 Bernard Ave Knoxville, TN 37917
http://www.schulzbraubrewing.com/

The Knoxville Museum of Art proudly presents the 16th Annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition Friday, November 26, 2021-Sunday, January 9, 2022. Now a long-standing tradition, the exhibition showcases the strength and diversity of art education programs in East Tennessee, celebrates talented middle and high school students, and supports arts education.

Middle and high school students from East Tennessee have the opportunity to display their talents in a juried exhibition and receive recognition for their accomplishments in a professional art museum environment. This event is generously sponsored by Carton Service, Inc., Home Federal Bank, the Rotary Club of Knoxville, the Guild of the KMA, Sarah Stowers, and Ann and Steve Bailey.

Students, family, friends, and the public are invited to a reception and awards ceremony Tuesday, December 7, from 6 pm-8 pm at the Knoxville Museum of Art. Welcoming remarks will be made by the Mayor of Knoxville, Indya Kincannon. The event is free and open to the public. Those who wish to attend the reception should register in advance at www.knoxart.org/exhibitions/etrsae-2021/.

The East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition is open to 6-12 grade students attending public, private, or home schools in 32 counties across East Tennessee. Categories for the competition include ceramic, drawing, digital imagery/video production, mixed media, painting, computer graphics, sculpture, photography, and printmaking. Participating schools were invited to submit up to 15 artworks per teacher, and each school will be represented by one winning work of art.

Approximately 347 works of the more than 712 entries in this highly competitive show made it through a rigorous jury process. The Best in Show winner will receive a purchase award of $500, and the artwork will become a permanent part of the permanent collection of Mr. James Dodson, on loan to the Knoxville Museum of Art’s Education Collection.

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916. Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-5pm, Sunday 1-5 pm, closed Mondays. Information: 865-525-6101, https://knoxart.org/

Zoo Lights, presented by Chick-Fil-A Knoxville, is back and better than ever. This illuminating holiday experience is complete with vibrant animal lanterns, mythical creatures and tree lights all while you enjoy festive food and drinks. The spectacular display has doubled in size to snake through the entire length of the zoo. Add a little light to your nights this winter beginning November 26th and flickering through January 9th!

Zoo Knoxville, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. Open every day except Christmas. Information: 865-637-5331, www.zooknoxville.org

Take a skate on Knoxville's open air ice skating rink. Whether with family, friends or on a date you'll love skating in the heart of Downtown Knoxville in Market Square! Join us at Holidays on Ice presented by Home Federal Bank to make memories that will last long after the holidays are over. Enjoy skating under the stars and twinkling lights while listening to music every night. There may even be a panda sighting by our Holidays on Ice Mascot, 'Peppermint Panda'!

Ice rink is located in Market Square in front of the Knoxville Chamber at 17 Market Square in Downtown Knoxville. You can reach the Ice Rink by phone at 865-215-4423.

The ice rink will be closed during inclement weather, please check the Holidays on Ice Facebook page to stay updated.

Admission price includes entry fee, skate rental and unlimited time on ice!
We accept cash, Visa and Mastercard.
Adult: $12, Children Age 12 & Under: $9
Season Pass Adult: $50, Season Pass Children Age 12 & Under: $35

November 26, 2021 - December 17, 2021
Monday through Thursday: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Extended Hours
December 18, 2021 - January 2, 2022
Monday through Thursday: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Special Holiday Hours for Christmas & New Years
Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed
December 26: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
New Years Eve: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
New Years Day: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

More information available at www.knoxvillesholidaysonice.com.
For more information on the year's Christmas in the City celebrations, go to www.knoxvilletn.gov/christmas