Calendar of Events

Celtic Worship in Ascension is an opportunity to reconnect with God through a quiet and meditative liturgy. Participants are invited to breathe with the Spirit, to ponder the things of God, and be centered in heart, soul, mind, and spirit.

September 18
October 16
November 20
December 18

Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 800 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919. Information: 865-588-0589, https://www.knoxvilleascension.org/celtic

When: Sunday, September 18th @ 2 pm
Where: Cherokee Caverns (8524 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37931)

A concert event for the ages! Take in the breathtaking beauty and stunning natural acoustics of the Historic Cherokee Caverns while you enjoy the vocal fireworks of MCO sopranos Kathryn Frady, Kayla Beard, and Whitney Wells.

Tickets are just $15 and available online: https://www.marblecityopera.com/events/stalactites-sopranos-stilettos
Marble City Opera: 865-226-9756, www.marblecityopera.com

Kevin Class conducts the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra & Chorus in Pictures Worth a Thousand Words

Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 3:00 PM at First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge, 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN

Effervescent, poignant, playful, hauntingly beautiful, majestic, rambunctious, scintillating, dazzling and poetic. In partnership with First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge, ORCMA presents Guest Conductor & Music Director Finalist Kevin Class leading the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra & Chorus and Members of the Roane Choral Society in this concert of music steeped in words and narrative. Visit to learn how you can participate in the community "Visualizing the Score" activities and art exhibition — wonderful vehicles for family engagement. Special guest artist Wiliam Shaub performs Felix Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto on the concert. Other featured composers are Joseph Bologne, Hugo Wolf, Frank Ticheli, Ryan Cayabyab, George Frederic Handel, Gian Carlo Menotti, and Jessie Montgomery. All ORCMA subscription concerts include music by at least one composer from an underrepresented group.

No reservations are required. Youth and Adult tickets are available at the door, online at orcma.org, or by phone at (865) 483-5569. Adult $30; Young Adult (ages 19-29) $10. Chaperones receive free admission with 5 attending youths 18 or younger. Thanks to a generous donor, any youth who attends all 4 of ORCMA's Orchestra & Chorus concerts this fall may request a free metronome to further their interest in music! For more information, stop by the Box Office at the concert.

For more information, please contact: Lisa Muci Eckhoff at (865) 483-5569 or lisa@orcma.org
https://orcma.org

Farragut’s Art Fest is back in 2022! Enjoy free interactive art activities from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd. Activities are geared toward kids, but anyone can participate. Be sure to wear art-friendly clothes! For more info: ParksandRedInfo@townoffarragut.org or 865-218-3376.

The UT Symphony Orchestra returns! Join us for their first performance of the fall semester.

September 18 at 4:00 p.m.
James R. Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Building

UT School of Music: Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public. In-person events that take place in the Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall or the James R. Cox Auditorium also have livestream options.
Venues: Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall in the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center, 1741 Volunteer Boulevard; James R. Cox Auditorium and Performance Hall 32, Alumni Memorial Building, 1408 Middle Drive.
Information: 865-974-8935, https://music.utk.edu/events/

Sunday, September 18th at 4 pm – 7 pm
www.tnriverboat.com
(865) 525-7827

Inspired by classic blues & electric blues, the Bridget Kelly Band has placed their unique stamp on the blues-rock genre. Two-time IBC Semi-Finalists and #1 RMR Electric Blues charting artists. Recent releases: “Dark Spaces” (2020), “Blues Warrior” (2018), “Bone Rattler” (2017), “Outta the Blues” (2016), available on CDbaby.com, i-Tunes, Amazon.com. Hear the band’s music at www.REVERBNATION.com/BridgetKellyBand

Tickets are available through the Tennessee Riverboat Company’s website or by phone. Tickets are just $20 for members in advance and $25 for non-members. Boarding begins at 3 pm. Each voyage will also have a full bar and a limited food menu available onboard to buy.

https://smokymountainblues.org/

SEPT 18 | 7:30 PM

Robert Cray has created a sound that rises from American roots and arrives today both fresh and familiar. In just over 40 years, Cray and his band have recorded 20 studio releases, 15 of which have been on the Billboard charts. They have toured the world sharing the stage with such esteemed artists as Tina Turner, John Lee Hooker, Keith Richards, and many more. Cray has also been honored with five GRAMMY® awards for his outstanding performance of blues guitar, which incorporates R&B and soul.

Cray is touring in support of his band’s most recent release, That’s What I Heard, which was issued in February 2020, just before the pandemic brought touring to a halt. The album’s opening track “Anything You Want” is said to be classic Cray, presenting the soul so often found in his blues style and providing a pop-savvy melody.

Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 212 Tusculum Blvd, Greeneville, TN 37745. Information: 423-638-1679, https://www.npacgreeneville.com

Sep 18, 9:30 AM – 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.

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6; grounds and trails open daily from 8 AM - dusk. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

(All ages) Join Ijams and East Tennessee Bluegrass Association next Sunday, Sept. 18, from 3-6 p.m. for a FREE monthly bluegrass jam presented by Boyd's Jig & Reel at Mead's Quarry! All skill levels are welcome. Learn More and Register!

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6; grounds and trails open daily from 8 AM - dusk. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Butterfly Foray and Monarch Tagging at Seven Islands State Birding Park

Enjoy the wonder and beauty of flying flowers as we search the park for monarchs and other butterflies. To help scientists understand the monarch migration, we’ll put tracking tags on the monarchs we’re able to catch. Kids of all ages are welcome. We’ll start at 1:00pm with a brief explanation of the monarch migration and its importance. We’ll take a short hike (1-2 miles) through the park to find butterflies and tag as many monarchs as we can. Butterfly nets will be provided, but if you have your own, feel free to bring it. Please note that monarch populations and migration patterns vary. On any day we could see many, few or none. No matter how many we see, we’ll learn about why monarchs and other butterflies are fascinating, their importance and how we can help them. Sturdy shoes and water are recommended.

Location: Seven Islands State Birding Park
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Fee: $8 per person
Ages: All

Advance registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

2022 dates:
Saturday, September 17
Sunday, September 18
Saturday, September 24
Sunday, September 25
Saturday, October 1
Sunday, October 2
Saturday, October 8
Sunday, October 9
Saturday, October 15
Sunday, October 16

Ticket sales close 24 hours before the start of the program. https://zooknoxville.org/experience/monarch-tagging/

Experience a piece of Munich’s Oktoberfest! Schulz Bräu is proud to announce our 7th annual German Oktoberfest! We even follow Munich time! With the time difference this means we will be serving our first Oktoberfest Liter bright and early, 6AM! All of our Oktoberfest celebrations are open to the public – aside from our 6AM Barrel-Tapping Ceremony on 9.17.22. Want in on the action?
http://www.schulzbraubrewing.com/events-oktoberfest/

(800) 245-9764
126 Bernard Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37917

Third edition! Held at Lakeshore Park. Features up-and-coming local and regional acts. Headliners for the Sept. 17-18 fest are Nashville Southern rockers the Vegabonds, Florida indie outfit flipturn and North Carolina's The Nude Party. Tickets and info: https://posh.vip/e/new-ground-music-festival-iii