Calendar of Events

BEATLES VS. STONES
A Musical SHowdown
Sunday, September 4 | 7PM

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, https://knoxbijou.org/

Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of poetry with Katherine Smith, and hear selections from her collection Secret City. This event will take place on September 4, 2022 at 2 pm at Union Ave Books.

Please reserve your free spot here. https://www.unionavebooks.com/event/94-afternoon-poetry-katherine-smith

Union Ave Books, 517 Union Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-951-2180, www.unionavebooks.com

9:30-11:30 AM

Spend a relaxing two hours connecting with nature with ANFT-trained forest therapy guide Sarah Schortz at the Ijams Homesite. Everyone knows that being in nature is good for our wellbeing, but often we don't know how to slow down and just BE to receive all the healing, restorative gifts that nature has to offer.

During this two-hour, immersive experience, you will be guided through a series of relaxing activities designed to help you slow down, and mindfully engage with and explore the natural world through your senses while you discover new ways of being in and with nature.

Forest bathing is different from educational nature programs in that the purpose is not to learn any new information, but to experience and connect with nature. Much like you would not read a book or study facts about a new friend, forest bathing facilitates a way of deeper knowing and understanding the natural world.

This event is NOT a hike and involves very minimal walking. Most of the time will be spent together in the same area near the Miller Building. During the event, participants will alternate between gathering as a group and wandering about exploring on their own with suggested prompts provided by your guide. The purpose of this event is to create a space for you to have a meaningful, restorative experience in nature. All activities offered are optional for you to participate in or adapt as you like.

You may wish to bring a journal, something to write with, water, and a snack. You may also wish to bring a blanket or small outdoor chair if you prefer not to sit on the ground. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes that you do not mind getting a bit of dirt on, and bring a raincoat if it's drizzly. Tickets are $30 per person and must be purchased prior to the event.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1240464256776868/1240464266776867

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 AT 3 PM – 9:30 PM
At World's Fair Park - Knoxville
www.bkwfestival.com

Adding to the anticipation of Knoxville’s Big Kahuna Wing Festival, officially set for September 4, 2022, a full lineup of some of Knoxville’s best talents have been tapped to support the 2022 event. The Worlds Fair Park in downtown Knoxville will host the festival just steps away from the historic Sunsphere.

Our 2022 Festival will feature:
•Wings Around the World Pavilion
•Fireworks/ Laser show
•Over 15,000 lbs. of Wings
•Some of the Best Wings of the South
•Wing Eating Competition
•Bobbing for Wings Competition
•Wing Cooking Competition
•Live Music Performances
•Kids Corner & Entertainment
•Silent Auction
•Fun for the Entire Family

https://www.facebook.com/events/518651403251468
https://www.bkwfestival.com/

(Ages 4+) Bring your kids to Ijams next Sunday, Sept. 4, at 1 p.m. for a family-friendly Hike and Weave Workshop! Children will head out for a guided hike to collect items they will then weave into their own take-home looms. https://www.ijams.org/event-details/creative-series-kids-hike-and-weave-workshop

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Join us on Sunday, Sept 4th at 3:30 for a book binding, nature journal workshop with guest instructor, Julie Pearson from October Iris at The Ijams Nature Center!

Julie will walk us step by step through techniques such as stich binding, collage, and nature journaling. Clever pockets for collecting leaves and other nature finds will be worked into the book and you'll have the opportunity to customize the covers and pages.

Tickets include all materials and facilitated instruction. Ages 14 and up are welcome. Participants under 18 years old must have an accompanying adult

https://www.ijams.org/event-details/creative-series-diy-nature-journal-book-binding-workshop

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

SUNDAY AT 6 PM – 8 PM
Event by Make Music Knoxville

Join us at Status Dough for an evening of original music (and some pretty exceptional sweets) each first Sunday through the end of 2022!

Signups begin at 5pm, Music from 6-8pm.
Original music only, 2 songs or 10 minutes.

See you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/612925223885166/612925233885165/

418 S. Gay St Ste 101 Knoxville, TN 37902

(Ages 16+) If you're looking for a water adventure, join Ijams for a beautiful morning or evening kayak trip on the Tennessee River and learn about animals, history and geology! These are small-group programs, so save your spot now! https://www.ijams.org/calendar-of-events

Sept. 3
FULL MOON Paddle Sept. 9
Sept. 10

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Tomato Head on Market Square from September 2 - October 2
West Knoxville October 4 - November 7

www.JessicaPayneArt.com

Tomato Head, 12 Market Square (865-637-4067) and 7240 Kingston Pike, Suite 172 (865-584-1075), in Knoxville. https://thetomatohead.com/

Receptions will be Friday, September 2 and Friday, October 7 from 5-9pm at the Gallery.

The 2022 AIR Biennial will showcase of the work of our past 4 Artists in Residence at the University of Tennessee School of Art: Heidi Howard, Esteban Cabeza de Baca, Zahar Vaks, and Curtis Talwst Santiago.

The Artist in Residence Program was initiated in 1982. Each semester an invited resident artist teaches both undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Painting + Drawing curriculum. The AIR program is highly successful in making a direct connection to the marketplace of ideas that surrounds art centers such as New York City, Chicago, and LA. The Artists in Residence invited to campus represent a spectrum of current sensibilities in painting and drawing.

All UT Downtown Gallery events are free and open to the public. Masking is strongly encouraged. UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: W-F 11-6, Sa 10-3. Information: 865-673-0802, https://downtown.utk.edu

A unique exhibition by HoLa Hora Latina member artists celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month - one exhibition, two venues!

Opening Fri Sep 2, 5-9 PM at the Emporium and on view through Thu Sep 8

Then, on display at the Knoxville Museum of Art from Sep 15 - Oct 15. Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tu-Sa 10-5, Su 1-5. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org

Casa HoLa is located inside the Emporium for the Arts on the bottom floor in Suite 112 at 100 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN 37902.

Facebook @HoLaHoraLatina
Instagram @HoLaHoraLatina
Twitter @CasaHoLa
865-335-3358 or casahola@holafestival.org

A fundraiser for the outreach initiatives of KCM. Featuring an auction of original art on skateboards from: Ashley Addair, Joshua Bienko, Bryan Baker, Pity Cat, Preston Farrow, Lynne Ghenov, Rubens Ghenov, Michael Giles, Marcia Goldenstein, Kellen Hatanaka, R. Michael Hendrix, Kelly Hider, Jim Houser, Risa Hricovsky, Jake Ingram, Carri Jobe, John Kilduff, Ariel Lee, Macrame Momma, Vanessa Mayoraz, Rebecca Norton, Amos Oaks, Cal Oaks, Brian Pittman, Peter Riesing, Aaron Rose, Andrew Saftel, Sarah Shebaro, Paul Sherry, Joshua Shorey, Tony Sobota, Jered Sprecher, Sean Starwars, Jeffrey Vallance, George Wilson, Paris Woodhull. With historical skateboard archives from: Jay Cabler, Jacob Dohm, Cal Oaks, Patrick McInerney, Emmanuel Perez, Ryan Wilburn. Virtual bidding starts Fri Sep 2 at midnight, and live viewing, final bids, film screening, and live performance from Matt Nelson happens Fri Oct 7, 6-10 PM at 107 Bearden Place, Knoxville, TN 37917. Bids close at 10 PM on Fri Oct 7. To register: https://urban-explorer-knoxville.myshopify.com