Calendar of Events

Founder's Day: A Celebration of 231 Years of Knoxville
Monday, October 3, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
At East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

The Historic House Museums of Knoxville (HHMK) and the East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) invite you to Founder’s Day: A Celebration of 231 Years of Knoxville at the East Tennessee History Center. During this celebration, HHMK reflects on the 40th anniversary of the 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville with a special presentation by former Mayor Randy Tyree at 12:00 PM. Visitors can also enjoy Petros, an international popcorn buffet, and birthday cake. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign a birthday card for Knoxville, and enjoy free admission to the Museum of East Tennessee History, including the signature exhibition Voices of the Land: The People of East Tennessee and the temporary exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville, You Should’ve Been There.” This event is FREE, but please RSVP at http://www.hhknoxville.org/foundersday/

Born and raised in Tennessee, Randy Tyree received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Middle Tennessee State University and a law degree from the University of Tennessee. Tyree then spent 14 years in various federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and served as Police & Fire Commissioner for the City of Knoxville. Tyree continued public service, becoming the youngest candidate ever to become the mayor of Knoxville at the age of 34, at which time he presided over the city during the 1982 World’s Fair – the only financially successful World’s Fair in recent history.

ABOUT HHMK
From a rough frontier settlement to a grand state capital to the attractive city you see today, the history of Knoxville is a vivid tale of the trials and triumphs of a growing town and a growing nation. It’s a wild and often surprising tale marvelously told by the city’s most historic homes. From log cabins to frame houses to stately stone mansions, these seven Knoxville landmarks invite you into the past to experience the times and events that shaped them and the families who occupied them. Each is a chapter of history unto itself. And yet, together, they exemplify and celebrate the continuing pioneering spirit that created Knoxville and our great nation. For more information on HHMK, visit www.HHKnoxville.org.

https://www.facebook.com/HHMKnoxville/

UT Humanities Center 11th Annual Distinguished Lecture Series
Speaker: Helen Solterer
Professor of Romance Languages, Duke University

Lecture Title: “Justice, Mercy & Two Disabled Homeless: Scenes from an Open-Ended Social Drama in French”

Date: Monday, October 3
Time: 3:30 PM
Lindsay Young Auditorium, rm 101
John C. Hodges Library, 1015 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville TN 37996

The figures Justice and Mercy, well-known to Christian and Jewish communities from a Biblical episode, were enacted frequently by Christian and civic fraternities in early modern towns. These same city people also improvised a sketch featuring one blind person and another who appears ‘lame.’ The scenes they played: the trial of these figures before time ‘began’ and the travails of this duo after the so-called Fall.
What do these dramas that embody both ideal principles and people in trouble tell us about popular views on irreconcilable social relations? In this brief cultural history, Helen Solterer will investigate a set of such scenes in French-speaking towns around 1450, in the wake of World War Two, and again today to show how people use early theatrical fictions to meet the civic conflicts of their time, to respond to inequities, and to energize the struggle of living together day in, day out.

Helen Solterer is Professor of French and Francophone Studies at Duke University. Her writing and teaching combine her research on early modern literature and culture and her work in twentieth-century cultural history. Timely Fictions in French, her latest book supported by the Guggenheim Foundation is nearing completion. Out this fall, the collection of essays edited with Vincent Joos, Migrants Shaping Europe: Multilingual Literatures, Arts and Cultures. After hours, she writes in the vein of family history. James Joyce Remembered, edition 2022, a collective volume, co-edited with Alice Ryan, that she spearheaded with University College Dublin colleagues around the essay of C.P. Curran, her grandfather, appeared for the Decade of Centenaries marked in Ireland. Earlier books include: Medieval Roles for Modern Times, Theater and the Battle for the French Republic, translated into French, and the MLA prize-winning Master and Minerva, in a feminist vein.

https://humanitiescenter.utk.edu
Questions at humanitiesctr@utk.edu or 865-974-4222

Knoxville Children’s Theatre (KCT) will hold auditions on Monday, October 3rd for our upcoming production of THE CAROL! This is a world premiere written and directed by KCT artistic director, Steve Sherman.

The audition will take place from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM at KCT, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue. Detailed instructions for what to prepare will be included with audition confirmation.

Artistic Staff at Auditions: Steve Sherman, Playwright/Director/Artistic Director

There are great parts for boys and girls and roles for new KCT actors.

SYNOPSIS: Noises Off meets A Christmas Carol in this big Christmas comedy! A community theatre is trying to keep its head above water, and when famous stage actor Sir Anthony Stewart is unable to play Scrooge in their annual production of A Christmas Carol, their technical director and house understudy has to step in. A farce that includes the guy who takes theatre a little too seriously, the girl who is always late, the guy who doesn’t prepare, the spoiled grandson of Sir Anthony, lots of teenage drama, and a major error by the new marketing person that throws everything into a tailspin. Ending with lots of Christmas joy, this show will be fun for actors to perform and families to enjoy together!

The cast includes roles for eight girls ages 12 and up, six boys ages 12 and up, two girls ages 11 and younger and two boys ages 11 and younger. Children 8-18 years old may audition.

Note: Actors will use their natural dialect as well as British when saying their lines from “A Christmas Carol.”

109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917
865-208-3677
Email: info@knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com
https://knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com/auditions/

Open Show 2022, our annual juried exhibition for all artists in all media, will be October 1 through November 27.

Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tu-F 9-5, Sa-M 1-4. Information: 865-482-1441, www.oakridgeartcenter.org

Friday evening, September 30th, will mark the 24th consecutive year that Maple Lane Farms will open its Corn Maze and other “agritainment” activities that include tractor-pulled hayrides (daytime and nighttime), pumpkin picking, inflatables for the kids, corn hole, food vendors, photo ops, sunflower fields, and other wholesome family fun to the public! Now booking weekday school groups and weekend private parties.

The Maze is located at 1126 Maple Lane in Greenback, just 14 miles south of Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport.

The Maze is open weekends from September 30 through October 31. The Haunted Maze begins NIGHTLY October 21 through October 31. Opening hours are the following:
- Friday 6pm to 10pm
- Saturday 10am to 10pm
- Sunday Noon to 6pm
- Haunted Maze Opens nightly, 7pm-10pm, October 21-31

Special Features this year include:
- Barn Store Collectibles including Fall/Halloween Decorations, Straw Bales, Cornstalks
- Food and Beverage Vendors
- Evening campfires in the Maze Fairway near our Covered Tents
- Private Parties via Tent Reservation with Fire Pit

Visit the farm’s website at www.TNMapleLaneFarms.com, Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/tnmaplelanefarms/ www.Instagram.com/MapleLaneMaze/ or call 865-856-3511

September 23 - October 9: THE LITTLE PRINCE by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar

In River & Rail Theatre Co.'s first-ever Theatre for Young Audiences production, we get to bring one of our favorite children's stories to life. When a world-weary aviator finds themself stranded in a strange new world, the friendship and guidance of a small child enables them to shed what is not useful and pay attention to the life and beauty before their eyes. The Little Prince takes on an imaginative and playful perspective, reminding us all what it is like to look at the world through children's eyes again. "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly. What is essential is invisible to the eye."

River & Rail Theatre, 111 State Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-407-0727, www.riverandrailtheatre.com

A new exhibition featuring architectural work by Chris Cornelius of studio:indigenous opens in the Ewing Gallery of Art + Architecture Wednesday, September 21. This exhibition, organized by UT’s College of Architecture + Design, will run through October 21.

Click to read an interview with Chris Cornelius.
https://www.dwell.com/article/chris-cornelius-studio-indigenous-9ff7b49d
https://www.studioindigenous.com/

Ewing Gallery, 1715 Volunteer Blvd on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-3200, www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu

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/

Extended through Oct 31

You can support Arrowmont through the Friends of Arrowmont Online Auction. This month-long auction presents unique arts and crafts by artists in the Arrowmont community. Each piece of art was created by a working professional artist who is showing their support of Arrowmont. Bring home one or more of the fabulous pieces of handcrafted artwork. Auction proceeds benefit Arrowmont and help ensure arts and crafts education is possible for people who otherwise might not be able to participate in a workshop.

Look for new artwork added to the auction each week and bid often to secure your favorite pieces. Thank you for supporting Arrowmont!

https://www.arrowmont.org/support/friends-of-arrowmont-auction/

The auction closes at 3:00 pm ET on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Items will be awarded to the highest bidder. Winners will be contacted after the auction closes. If you have any questions please contact Deborah Sosower, 865-436-5860 x 29, dsosower@arrowmont.org.

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Information: 865-436-5860, https://www.arrowmont.org

Pellissippi State Community College invites you to join the College in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15. The College’s Hispanic Heritage Month Committee has planned 10 events, all of which are free and open to the public, that will celebrate the rich and beautiful complexity of Latino and Hispanic culture.

Thursday, September 15
Panel Discussion: Refugee and Immigrant Arrival Stories

10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Division Street Campus
Discussion followed by snacks in the Student Lounge. History Assistant Professor Nick Rummell will moderate.

Keynote Address: DACA, Ten Years On
6-7 p.m. via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87481598527
Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law Assistant Professor Arléne
Amarante will give an overview of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
(DACA) statute, especially its impact in Tennessee.

Monday, September 19
Explanation of New Workforce Expansion Law
6 p.m. via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81009742207
Luis Mata, policy coordinator of the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition and TIRRC Votes, will discuss how this law allows some immigrants to obtain trade licenses.

Wednesday, September 21
Roundtable discussion with Latino students, staff and faculty
2 p.m. Hardin Valley Campus,
Goins Building Cafeteria Annex (GN 151a)

Friday, September 23
Presentation on “Day of the Dead” exhibit
2 p.m. University of Tennessee McClung Museum via Zoom (Click Here to View)
Curator of Academic Programs Katy Malone will lead this tour

Wednesday, September 28
Band: Candela, with Hispanic food
Noon-2 p.m. Hardin Valley Campus Courtyard

Wednesday, October 5
American Culture is Hispanic Culture
Noon, Strawberry Plains Campus and via Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88494186440
Instructor Nathan Widener

Thursday, October 6
Understanding U.S. Immigration Policies in the Past and Present
3:30-4:30 p.m. and via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87668004552
Presented by De Ann Pendry, Distinguished Lecturer, Department of Anthropology, University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Thursday, October 13
Film: “Critical Thinking”
The film will run throughout the day at the Magnolia Avenue Campus
Based on a true story from 1998, five Latino and Black teenagers from the toughest underserved ghetto in Miami fight their way into the National Chess Championship under the guidance of their unconventional but inspirational teacher.

Music Faculty Recital: ¡Celebremos el mes de la Hispanidad!
7 p.m. Hardin Valley Campus, Clayton Performing Arts Center

Pellissippi State | 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN 37933
https://www.pstcc.edu/hispanic-heritage/

On Nov. 14, 2022, ten talented senior adults will get the chance to shine as part of the 3rd Annual Seniors Got Talent, Knoxville variety show produced by the Morning Pointe Foundation in conjunction with Morning Pointe Senior Living at The Bijou Theatre.

Morning Pointe’s event seeks to showcase local senior talent and celebrate the young-at-heart. Auditions for Seniors Got Talent Franklin are happening now through Oct. 7 for in-person auditions or Oct. 14 for online auditions. Details – including locations, times and how to upload a video of a senior performance – can be found at www.morningpointefoundation.com/seniorsgottalent.

Participants are not required to be Morning Pointe residents; anyone 62 years young or older may apply. Acts showcasing talents of all kinds are welcome but should not exceed three minutes in length. Ten seniors or acts (including groups) will ultimately be selected to perform in the big show.

Only one act will take home the grand prize of $500. Second- and third-place winners will also receive awards, and Morning Pointe is introducing a brand-new People’s Choice Award. Show attendees will be able to vote for their favorite act at $1 per vote, with funds going to the Morning Pointe Foundation.
Tickets for the grand finale will be $25 and will go on sale in mid- to late-October.

Sat Sep 10 – Nov 19, 10 AM – 1 PM: Occurring on nine Saturdays at Graystone Presbyterian Church, 139 Woodlawn Pike. $200 per student payable in advance. Need based scholarships are available. Led by world-renowned pianist Eric Reed, the workshop’s goal is to inspire, educate and enable the next generation of jazz musicians in East Tennessee by providing a hands-on learning environment focused on the fundamentals of jazz improvisation. Full details including scheduling information, pricing and faculty bios can be found at https://www.knoxjazz.org/workshop. The workshop is open to students in middle and high school.