Calendar of Events

Opening Reception: October 7, 2022 / 5-8PM

Join us this Friday for the opening reception of 'Spectacle: A Study of Modern American Society' by Vincent Drake!

About the Exhibition: “I'm inspired by the absurdity of modern American society; The irrational ideals we're convinced to accept, the relentless marketing and propaganda, the tribalism, disgust, perverted romanticism and violence that has become characteristic of us. In my art I'm unconcerned with beauty or idealization. I'm interested in investigating our culture's influence on our identities and the confusion, panic, and suffering that results." - Vincent Drake
• Regular Gallery Hours: M-F 10AM-5PM

Vincent Drake was born in 1976 in Udon Thani, Thailand to a Thai mother and American father and spent his formative years in a working-class neighborhood in southeast Los Angeles. He attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and the San Francisco Art Institute where he studied Fine Art Painting. His work has been exhibited throughout the United State and Canada. He currently finds himself home in Knoxville, Tennessee. See http://vincentdrake.com/ for works by the artist.

Dogwood Arts, 123 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com

Works on fabric by Anthony Huang and Haley Takahashi

Gallery 1010, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 114, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Reception Fri 5-7 PM, Sat 10 AM – 1 PM, or by appointment. Information: https://gallery1010.utk.edu/

Thermal Label Warehouse/Shaw Family Pops Series
Fire and Rain: 70s Folk Anthems
Friday, October 7, 2022, at 8 p.m.
Tennessee Theatre

Swearingen & Kelli faithfully recreate the magic of the ’70s classic folk-anthems. The show is a symphonic journey back in time to the memories of a great music era including songs by Jim Croce, James Taylor, Carole King, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens and many more.

Featuring Swearingen & Kelli
865-291-3310 or https://knoxvillesymphony.com/

Shaun of the Dead + Zombieland

It’s the 10th anniversary of Ijams’ partnership with Central Cinema and Knoxville Horror Film Fest!

Grab your favorite blanket or lawn chair and join the film festivities! Doors open at 7 pm and movies begin at dark (~9 pm). Food trucks and beer garden will have tasty meals, snacks, and beverages for purchase. NO COOLERS AND NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL PLEASE. Dogs are allowed, but must be on leash at all times.

These events are on the Ijams Visitor Center lawn. In case of inclement weather, the event will move to the Ijams Homesite under the tent. Tickets are $10 per person or $36 for a family four-pack. Space is limited per screening. Purchasing tickets ahead of time is highly recommended. Walk-up tickets may not be available.

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

The O’Connor Senior Center is delighted to host the upcoming First Friday Art Show and Craft Sale on October 7, 2022. The show will be open to the public 5:00pm-8:00pm. Come join us for refreshments, music, and a breathtaking display of senior artisan works of fine art!

John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St., Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone: (865) 523-1135 | www.knoxseniors.org

RISING APPALACHIA

Friday, October 7 | 8PM

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

Join us for the return of our annual “A Little Night Music” event! This year we celebrate National Coming Out Day 2022. Ticket includes dinner, open bar, entertainment, and live auction items! Black tie attire (or Rainbow Tie!) suggested.

Friday, October 7, 2022
World’s Fair Park — Tennessee Ampitheatre
6:00-7:00 Cocktail Hour
7:00 Dinner and Entertainment Begin

We use our voices, strengths, and individual gifts to create enriching musical experiences; promote inclusion, equality, and empathy; end hostility toward minority populations; and better our world through community partnerships.

Email: info@knoxgmc.org
Phone: (865) 888-6788
https://knoxgmc.org/

w/ The Lil Smokies
Friday, October 7
Doors at 7pm

River Breeze Event Center: 6110 Asheville Hwy., Knoxville, TN 37924. Information: (865) 584-9740 or www.goriverbreeze.com

Explore the great outdoors with fitness adventurer Missy Kane!

We’ve hiked, biked, paddled, discovered new places, socialized with fun folks, and are having fun getting fit! Our monthly Fit and Fun Adventures sponsored by Mountain Commerce Bank are perfect for both new adventurers and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts. Come join us on our next adventure!

Everyone is welcome! The adventures are free for Friends of Legacy Parks and $10 per event for non-friends.

Seven Islands Birding Hike
October 7th
Expert birders will join us on a pleasant hike and we will learn about the variety of species that can be found at the park.
https://legacyparks.org/events/#_missy-fit-fun

For more information, contact us at 865-525-2585 or info@legacyparks.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

The 14th Annual Pickin’ in the Park event will be held this year on Friday, October 7th from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Shelter 2, located on the east side of Norris Dam State Park. Please bring your chairs, flashlights and join us for this free, family-friendly event. Parking is available at 1810 Norris Fwy, Norris, TN 37828. Hayrides will be available to take participants to shelter 2 from the parking lot. Accessible parking is available at the Tea Room.

There is nothing quite like a fall October evening spent outdoors enjoys natures beauty while enjoying the good sound of music in the background, the smell of food in the air and meandering through the fine displays of craft and artisan booths.

This year’s line-up will include Sleepy-Eyed John’s, The Real McCoy’s and Ethan Ferguson.

Mr. John Alvis will be not only performing, but MC’ing once again this year. There is no one else in Anderson County we could imagine taking on this role. John is not only super talented and has a wide knowledge of folk/old-time and bluegrass music, but he is also quite the comedian. John and the Sleepy-Eyed John’s crew will be taking the stage at 6:30 p.m.

We are thrilled to have a wide range of vendors this year like Tangled Pottery, Dog Friendly Knoxville, The Plant Trolley, TurltleCakes at Mer-Mer’s Bakery, just to name a few. Knox Vittles will be returning this year serving up some down-home cooking, their menu includes Rocky Top Twisted Mac-N-Cheese, Cha-Cha’s Boneless Fried Chicken, and Loaded Seasoned Fries. New this year will be Waffley Good, their menu includes Chicken & Waffles, Chicken Bacon Ranch, The Funky Monkey, The “Elvis” and Plain Jane.
https://tnstateparks.com/events/details/#/?event=pickin-in-the-park-donation-page

We invite you to join us Friday, October 7th from 5–8 pm as we celebrate.
Don't miss this exclusive show!

The District Gallery, 5113 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: M-F 10-5:30, Sa 10-4. Information: 865-200-4452, www.TheDistrictGallery.com