Calendar of Events

5/21/22
7:00PM - 11PM

Ralph McGill Plaza, 101 N Campbell Station Road, Farragut, TN 37934

This family-friendly evening will include games and a movie on a giant outdoor screen. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and the entire family. Concessions will be available for purchase on-site. This event benefits the local non-profit, Send Senior Citizens Love. Learn more at www.sendseniorcitizenslove.org.

https://visitfarragut.org/event/movies-at-mcgill-082021/

In celebration of local diversity and the contributions refugees make to the community, Bridge Refugee Services (in partnership with Village Church) is hosting an annual celebration of World Refugee Day on Saturday, June 18 from 11am – 2pm at Village Church, 1705 Merchant Drive.

In the first return to this favorite in-person gathering in two years, the community-wide event will feature international foods, vendors, and information from organizations assisting in refugee resettlement. Refugees in East Tennessee have arrived from countries including Democratic Republic of Congo, Vietnam, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Burundi, Iraq, Venezuela, Colombia, Sudan, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and many others.

Bridge Refugee Services is the only refugee resettlement agency in East Tennessee with offices in Knoxville and Chattanooga. Bridge will be gratefully accepting donations to offset costs, and funds will go to assist their refugee clients.

"Bridge has been resettling refugees in East Tennessee for 40 years," said Noah McBrayer Jones, Development and Communication Manager of Bridge Refugee Services. "World Refugee Day is an opportunity for all members of the community to come together and to celebrate the incredible addition these new residents make to the area's group dynamic."

Bridge invites interested international vendors and affiliate organizations to contact njones@bridgerefugees.org to sign up.

This physical celebration is part of international recognition surrounding World Refugee Day on June 20 – drawing attention to the refugee crisis across the globe. Worldwide there are more than 20 million refugees which natural disasters, persecution, or war have forcibly displaced. More than half of these are children. Despite these numbers, less than 1% of these refugees permanently resettle in new countries of residence. Since the program's establishment in 1980, the United States has accepted 2 million refugees. At present, the US is rebuilding from accepting 30,000 refugees per year, the lowest per year numbers in the history of the program.

More information about the physical event is available at https://bridgerefugees.org/wrd2022 and on Facebook at https://facebook.com/events/725760178458898. A digital celebration broadcast will also air on June 20 on Bridge's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyPCUc9V2QkqtDQyHocqL3w following the pattern of 2020 and 2021.

Concerts are open to the public and are free. Must be 21+ to purchase alcohol.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18
A.K Bissell Park - Oak Ridge, TN
Hogslop String Band
Bill and The Belles
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The Summer Sessions concert series features bluegrass and Americana bands from throughout the region. All shows are free to the public and will be held outdoors at the pavilion in A.K. Bissell Park, 1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike in Oak Ridge or at the Fort Southwest Point amphitheater in Kingston from 6:00-9:00 PM. Bring your lawn chairs and your family and friends for a fun, music-filled evening! Local food and beverage trucks will also be on-site. We look forward to seeing you at the Summer Sessions concerts!

Free parking is available on site however, space is limited.
https://www.thesummersessions.com/

Join us as we partner with the American Eagle Foundation to celebrate American Eagle Day at Seven Islands State Birding Park on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 8 am to noon.

Sign up NOW for for the AEF Birds of Prey Programs at 8 am or 9 am (30 minute programs) or SISBP Ranger led Eagle Walks at 8 am or 9:30 am (90 minute walks) at https://form.jotform.com/211024825354145. Limited spaces available.

The Friends of Seven Islands and the American Eagle Foundation will share info about SISBP, American Eagles and other Birds of Prey. Kids of all ages can enjoy the Kids Activity Table.

While you're there, sign up for a Gift Basket Drawing of goodies from both Friends of Seven Islands and the American Eagle Foundation.

http://www.7islands.org

SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022 AT 1 PM

Grab your Father, Grandfather, or Father-figure and come enjoy some old-fashioned fun! We will be celebrating the "greatest" Dads during this special Vintage Base Ball showdown between our two home teams! Between each inning, we will have some good old-fashioned fun with vintage games and special prizes!

Base Ball Schedule
1:00 Emmett Machinists vs Knoxville Holstons

This is a FREE event for the entire family! As always, concessions will be available, and all proceeds will go directly to the ongoing preservation of Historic Ramsey House. Make sure to bring your own chair and a shady umbrella or tent.

The Tennessee Vintage Base Ball Association promotes living history by bringing the 19th century to life through baseball events that use the rules, equipment, costumes and culture of the 1860s. Their goal is to exemplify, to youth and adults alike, the values that are lacking in modern-day athletic programs, and encourage a sense of belonging, regardless of race, gender, religious conviction or physical ability. To learn more about 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

(All ages) Rock out with five amazing local bands at JamFest on the Ijams Visitor Center lawn next Saturday, June 18, from 5-10 p.m.! Food, drinks and merchandise will be available for purchase from food trucks, the Ijams beer garden and the Visitor Center. No outside alcohol is allowed. Tickets are $15 per person; kids under 10 are free.

Doors open: 4 PM
Eric Caldwell & The Cruise Control: 5-5:45
Quartjar: 6-6:45
Civil Strife: 7-7:45
Red Vinyl Gypsies: 8-8:45
Screaming Phantoms: 9-9:45

Learn More and Get Tickets: https://www.ijams.org/event-details/special-event-jamfest-2022

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

MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US! JUNETEENTH 2022 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Racial Justice Town Hall Part XXII
Friday June 17 @ 4P | Virtual & In-Person | Beck Cultural Exchange Center | Free
Join the panel at Beck or feel free to join Live online.

Juneteenth Exhibition Tribute
Saturday June 18 @ 10A | In-Person | Beck Cultural Exchange Center | Free
Special Juneteenth exhibition tribute with the Piano Project of Knoxville.

Juneteenth Father’s Day Freedom Dinner
Sunday June 19 @ 2P | In-Person | Beck Cultural Exchange Center | Tickets $35
Families are invited to a special Juneteenth Father’s Freedom Dinner at Beck with live music by Jazzspirations with Brian Clay and a dinner buffet by Chief Chris Baylock with Heart & Soul Catering and more.

Juneteenth MLK March/Parade & Celebration Program
Monday June 20 @ 10A | In-Person | Martin Luther King Jr., Drive &
Dr. Walter Hardy Park | Free
The entire community, individuals and groups are invited to participate in the march/parade. For parade information contact Parade Chair, Mabrey R. Duff at (865) 803-8981 or by email at Parade@MLKKnoxville.com

The Celebration Program following the parade in Dr. Walter Hardy Park will feature remarks by Rev. Dr. Harold Middlebrook, music by Brian Salesky with Knoxville Opera along with classically trained vocalist Michael Rodgers, and special Juneteenth presentation by Arteece Slay and more.

https://www.beckcenter.net/juneteenth

On Friday nights, movies about some of the best bands of all time will be featured for the Summer of Sound series. Popular Picks will be a staple for Saturday nights. Matinees on Sunday will be all about Family Fun and feature movies that everyone can enjoy. Friday and Saturday night showings will begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Doors open one hour prior to each movie’s start time at 7 p.m. and 1 p.m., respectively. The full schedule of the Summer Movie Magic series includes:

Summer of Sound
• Pink Floyd: The Wall – Friday, June 17
• Almost Famous – Friday, July 8
• The Last Waltz – Friday, July 29
• A Hard Day’s Night – Friday, Aug. 5
• The Song Remains the Same – Friday, Aug. 19

Popular Picks
• Stand by Me – Saturday, June 18
• Dirty Dancing – Saturday, July 9
• The Godfather – Saturday, July 30
• The Big Chill – Saturday, Aug. 6
• Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope – Saturday, Aug. 20

Family Fun
• Shrek – Sunday, June 19
• Space Jam – Sunday, July 10
• The Sandlot – Sunday, July 31
• Mary Poppins – Sunday, Aug. 7
• The Princess Bride – Sunday, Aug. 21

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children under 12 as well as seniors 65 and older. Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information/tickets: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com

The play will be performed Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM, and Sundays at 3 PM.

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? Well, we all know the reply to that, and soon we’re caught up in the spell of this enchanting classic. The vain and wicked Queen seeks to destroy her rival in beauty. The Dwarfs are obstinate, generous, mean, kind, and totally appealing. The Prince is a true Prince, sometimes foolish, always brave, and Snow White is as lovely and lovable as legend says.

The play is performed by 14 talented young actors, from ages 9 to 15. Snow White will be played by KCT veteran Macy Moon with the Prince portrayed by Patrick Harrison. They will be joined by KCT veteran Elliot Hager who will play the witch and Lily Segars who portrays The Mirror. Olivia Birkbeck will play the princess.

The show is directed by Guest Director Chris McCreary.

Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com

On May 21, the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the 1982 World’s Fair kicks off with a variety of events across the city. To add to the festivities, we're planning to promote ALL THINGS 80s in Downtown Knoxville. Starting Saturday, May 21 and running for 40 days (through June 29), enjoy 80s-themed menus, music, merchandise, and events. Details coming soon! www.downtownknoxville.org

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the 1982 World's Fair, the Museum of East Tennessee History announces the opening of a new, one-of-a-kind exhibition, "You Should've Been There!," in the Rogers-Claussen Feature Gallery from March 19 to October 9, 2022.

The exhibition’s theme is not only a nod to the international exposition’s marketing catchphrase, “You Have Got to Be There! The 1982 World’s Fair!,” but also an acknowledgement that four decades removed, there is a generation of East Tennesseans who were not alive to experience the historic event.

Organized by the East Tennessee Historical Society and the Knox County Public Library, “You Should've Been There!” traces the fair’s development from conception to the pivotal moment when The Wall Street Journal referred to Knoxville as a “scruffy little city” and questioned its ability to host an international event. More than 11,000,000 visitors from around the world were informed and entertained in the various pavilions, exhibitions, and attractions put on by 22 countries and some 50 private organizations. Popular souvenirs were shirts and buttons proclaiming, “The Scruffy Little City Did It!”

The fair’s theme, “Energy Turns the World,” played to the region’s reputation as a technology and science center. For example, it was at the 1982 World’s Fair that users were able to try out a touchscreen for the first time. Elo, a Knoxville-based company, debuted the touchscreen technology, then known as "talk back" computers, in the United States Pavilion. To honor this spirit of innovation, “You Should've Been There!” incorporates engaging touchscreens alongside displays of original fair materials from pickle pins to deely bobbers and everything in between.

To learn more about the exhibition, please visit: https://www.easttnhistory.org/1982worldsfair

"You Should've Been There!" is an official event of the 40th Anniversary of the 1982 World's Fair. To learn more about upcoming commemorative events, please visit: http://www.knoxvilleworldsfair.com.

East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Museum hours: M-F 9-4, Sa 10-4, Su 1-5. Information: 865-215-8824, www.easttnhistory.org

No BPS will occur Jan 25-29 - please come back Feb 1 for more great music!

The WDVX Blue Plate Special® is a live performance radio show held at noon, with your host Red Hickey, Monday through Thursday at the Knoxville Visitor Center. On Fridays WDVX takes the Blue Plate Special to Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria for “The Big Plate”, then back to the Visitor Center on Saturday with your host Evie Andrus.

It’s always free to join in, so please don’t be shy. Make yourself at home as part of the WDVX family. From blues to bluegrass, country to Celtic, folk to funk, rockabilly to hillbilly, local to international, it all part of the live music experience on the WDVX Blue Plate Special. You’re welcome to bring your lunch.

Just like at your favorite meat n’ three, the WDVX Blue Plate Special® is served up piping hot. This fresh and free daily helping of live music during the lunchtime hour that features performers from all over the world and right here in Knoxville has put WDVX on the map as East Tennessee’s Own community supported radio.

Previous performing artists include Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, The Avett Brothers, Old Crowe Medicine Show, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Jim Lauderdale, Marty Stuart, Nickel Creek, Red Stick Ramblers, Rodney Crowell, String Cheese Incident, The Del McCoury Band, Tim O’Brien, Yonder Mountain String Band, David Grisman, Claire Lynch Band, Brett Dennen, Tommy Emmanuel, Uncle Earl, The Infamous Stringdusters, the Jerry Douglas Band, Joan Osborne, John Oats, Mary Gauthier, Darrell Scott, and many many more! There’s plenty of great music to go around! http://wdvx.com/program/blue-plate-special/

Free 2-hour visitor parking located next door to the Knoxville Visitor Center. One Vision Plaza, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Info: 865-544-1029, http://www.wdvx.com