Calendar of Events

(All Skill Levels Welcome)
Feb 26-27
5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Teacher: James Krouse
Join James in exploring a multimedia approach to clay sculpture inspired by nature's diverse approach to life in the ocean. A unique background working with sea life and a passion for clay has led to some unusual insights into the intersection of form and function that I am happy to share. Many forms in nature may not seem to lend themselves to representation in clay but can be achieved by embracing new materials and connection techniques. Want to build larger than the kiln? Crustaceans build bigger with segmented forms. Want to build tall and thin? Take a deep dive into the natural armatures of corals, which withstand ferocious ocean currents with grace. Nature is endlessly creative, and often taking a look at nature's solutions to challenges of locomotion and growth can lead to new innovations in our approach to clay sculpture. Create sculptures with fins, feathery filaments, spines and spicules using the natural world as our guide.
*Each student will receive a 25lb bag of clay included in class fee.
*Students can expect sculptures to be incomplete at the end of the workshop and to be completed at the students' own time and pace.

https://classes.mightymud.com/collections/workshops/products/life-in-the-ocean-a-2-day-sculpture-workshop-all-skill-levels-welcome

Take Action! and get ready for a spectacular weekend of seed and tip swapping with Ijams and CAC Beardsley Community Farm next weekend! The swap starts at Beardsley on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 3-5 p.m. and continues at Ijams Sunday, Feb. 27, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Learn More

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Grounds and trails open during daylight hours. Call for Visitor Center hours. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org/ijams-river-rescue.

DINO & DRAGON STROLL is the only North American Tour that lets up walk-thru and get up close to life-like and life-size dinosaurs AND dragons! Nowhere else can you encounter colossal sized dinosaurs ranging from babies to the huge Brachiosaurus standing 20 ft. tall and 36 ft. long, the massive Mamenchisaurus standing over 2 stories high and 60 ft. long, the mammoth Spinosaurus also over 2 stories high and over 45 ft. long, the enormous and the gigantic Apatosaurus that is 24 ft. tall and 65 ft. long, just to name a few! Immerse yourself in the interactive photo experience, climb inside a dinosaur egg or next to the Giganotosaurus who is 36 ft. long with his mouth at ground level, all just a few of the once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities. DINO & DRAGON STROLL also features the NEWEST dinosaurs and dragons produced with advanced animatronics and sound technology that brings these amazing creatures to life. As you stroll throughout, you will be transformed into the Mesozoic Era with prehistoric dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, and enter the Dragon’s Den which is surrounded by some fantastical, legendary fire-breathing dragons.

Saturday – 8:30 a.m. – Sensory Friendly Session*
Saturday – 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. (4:00 p.m. last ticketed entry time)
Sunday – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (3:00 p.m. last ticketed entry time)

At Knoxville Convention Center
https://www.facebook.com/events/602380174163239
https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1025021/knoxville-knoxville-dino-dragon-stroll-knoxvilletn

February 26
10 am – 4 pm

Join us for our annual International Festival, a Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge tradition! The Festival features a variety of world cultures through performances, food, crafts, children's activities, and more. From art to music to dance, there will be something of interest for all ages. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Museum.

Tickets will go on sale February 1. This event is supported by the Tennessee Arts Commission.

Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Information: 865-482-1074, www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org

In conjunction with Tennessee Songwriters Week (Feb. 20-26), Visit Farragut will host its third annual Songwriters Showcase event at the Farragut Community Center from 6:30-10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26.

Songwriters Week is a state-wide celebration that brings awareness to Tennessee’s culture and heritage as home to bluegrass, blues, country, rockabilly, rock-and-roll, soul and Southern gospel. This year’s event will feature duos who write together.

Artists will be announced on our social media platforms. Tickets are $10 each or $85 for a table of 10 and go on sale Friday, Jan. 21. They can be purchased at www.townoffarragut.org/register, by phone at 865-218-3376 or in person at the Farragut Community Center. There will be no ticket sales at the door this year. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening, and guests are encouraged to sit back and soak in the stories set to music.

The music will continue with Bluegrass on the Lawn from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. Performers from the East Tennessee Bluegrass Association will fill the spring air with music grounded in the roots of Tennessee. Families are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy this new free event.

Be sure to follow Visit Farragut on Facebook and Instagram for more information on these musical events. See www.VisitFarragut.org for info about shopping, dining and other opportunities for fun.

2022 Show Schedule
FEBRUARY 26, APRIL 30, OCTOBER 29

*URGENT COVID-19 NOTICE: MASKS are still recommended, (and may be required based on current state policies) for all customers and vendors! We urge ALL of you to please follow current health dept. guidelines regarding the wearing of masks, and social distancing, etc.

East Tennessee Music Collectors Show, ROTHCHILD CONFERENCE CENTER, 8807 KINGSTON PIKE, Knoxville TN, 10am-4pm, admission $2.00. www.Facebook.com/GregNealShows, GregNealShow@gmail.com.

Come shop for 1000s of rare vinyl LPs and 45s, plus CDs, music DVDs, memorabilia, and more ... It's the biggest music store in Tennessee-for one day only!

February 26th, 10a
Join Board Member & former KBGA staff, Dan Steinhoff, on a guided tour of KBGA's unique & historic tree collection, starting off in the late winter stages of their lifecycle.
http://knoxgarden.org/calendar/winter-tree-walk-22/

Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild and Pick Tennessee Products produce the Farm to Tap event on Feb. 26. The festival is at Suttrees Landing Park: https://www.farmtotap.org/

Farm to Tap™ is an initiative of the Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. It is dedicated to the awareness, promotion, and advancement of local farm products by craft brewers.
The goal very simply is to have more Tennessee brewers use more local farm products to offer Tennessee consumers even greater choice.

Each festival will showcase 20+ Guild member breweries from across the state and showcase beers brewed with agricultural products from Tennessee. To top it off there will be farmers, food trucks, vendors, and more.

Tickets include unlimited samples, tasting cup, drinking water, and great times! Early bird tickets are $40 and regular tickets are $50.

Saturday, February 26, 3-5 PM
One gardener’s extras are another gardener’s treasures, so come share rare heirloom seeds and talk up your favorite gardening tricks. This is a free event, and attendees do not have to bring seeds to the swap. We'll have a large amount of seeds spread out in our outdoor pavilion, sorted by plant families. We have many organic vegetable, herb, and flower seeds to share.

Beardsley will also have a "freebie table" with some pots and other gardening supplies and treasures. First come, first serve!

Our Annual Seed Swap will happen right after our first workday of the year so feel free to come to one or the other or both!

If there are any questions, please feel free to contact to email us at beardsleyfarm@gmail.com.
https://www.beardsleyfarm.org/events

Tree Planting February 26

This is our largest annual plant. This year we are planting 40 street trees in Fort Sanders! This plant is made possible by a grant from the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP).

The event is Saturday, February 26 beginning at 9 a.m. Please register to stay updated on any changes, directions, and parking.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEtVi3SuJfkXYUSQ431icbnuoyp_KFMze7smpuWv_aIM3wwA/viewform
www.treesknoxville.org

Visit Farragut will host its second Songwriters Showcase from 6:30-10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Farragut Community Center. This event is held in conjunction with Tennessee Songwriters Week, which occurs during the last week of February.

Visitors can expect performances by local singer-songwriters, including Jordan Burris of Pale Root, Haley Labelle and Mike Snodgrass. Knoxville School of Rock will also be featured to showcase the extraordinary local youth talent.

Attendants can reserve entire tables or individual seats. Tickets are available for purchase on the event website. Food will be available for purchase from Daddy Mac’s Downhome Dive. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farragut-songwriters-showcase-2022-tickets-239436068727

“The Songwriters Showcase is a good partnership with the Tennessee Department of Tourism,” says Farragut Tourism Coordinator, Karen Tindal. “This will be a great way to showcase our local businesses in Farragut while supporting live and local music.”

It's time to celebrate award winning advertising as Knoxville's best advertising agencies, media companies and creative professionals contend for the 57th annual American Advertising Awards presented by Knoxville AAF. Come see inspired creative work at our gallery and party the night away.

The ADDYs Gala will be held on Saturday February 26th, 2022 at
The Foundry, 747 Worlds Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37902
Doors Open at 6:00pm

VIP Tickets ($90 each) Include:
- Access to the exclusive VIP lounge with private bar
- Two standard drink tickets
- One premium drink ticket
- Dinner

ADDY Tickets ($75 each) Include:
- Two standard drink tickets
- Dinner

Student Tickets ($30 each) Include:
- Dinner

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/aafknoxville/634806/