Calendar of Events

Oct 8-23, Thu-Sun at 7 PM (and Sun Oct 16, 2 PM)
At Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Avenue Knoxville, TN 37920

Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure is the story of what happens when a man, new in his power and deep in his religion, forces a city to its knees and a woman to the end of her faith. Angelo sentences Claudio to death for impregnating his longtime sweetheart. When Isabella, Claudio’s sister and a soon-to-be Nun, begs for Angelo to change his mind, he offers her a choice: Claudio can die, or she can give up her chastity to Angelo in exchange for Claudio’s life.
“[W]ith an outstretched throat, I’ll tell the world aloud what man thou art.” “Who will believe thee, Isabel?”
Guests should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets so they will have room to spread out and observe proper social distancing while enjoying the outdoor performances.

For more information, please contact: Caitlin Corbitt, caitlin@tennesseestage.com
https://tennesseestage.com

Info: (865) 546-4280, www.tennesseestage.com

Oct. 8 & 9, 2022
World’s Fair Park Performance Lawn

TN’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating Latin American and Hispanic Heritage Month! Our mission is to promote unity in the community by creating bridges between the Hispanic /LatinX communities and the community at large through art, culture, education, and leadership.

Join us for another weekend of delicious food, music, dance, authentic Latin arts and crafts, and fun for the whole family!

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

Saturday, October 8 3:00 P.M. at the Amphitheater at World’s Fair Park

The Knoxville Community Band gives musicians of all experience levels the opportunity to perform in various concerts, including an outdoor concert series during the summer and other festivals and City events throughout the year. The band plays an assortment of light classical, festive and marching songs. The band meets in the band room at Northwest Middle School at 7 p.m. every Tuesday night (no practices in August or December). The band is directed by Larry Hicks, retired band director of Heritage High School in Maryville.

For more information on concert dates or about joining the band, please contact Larry Hicks at kcbdirector@gmail.com

https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/parks_and_recreation/programs/knoxville_community_band

SATURDAY AT 12 PM – 6 PM

Every second Saturday at 12pm, Barrelhouse holds a craft market!
Brunch starts at 11:30am so come drink, eat, and shop local!

https://www.facebook.com/events/751412812895416/

Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus, 621 Lamar St Knoxville, TN
https://gypsycircuscider.com/barrelhouse-by-gypsy-circus-knoxville/

Saturday, Oct 8, 8 p.m.

Jeff Barbra and Sarah Pirkle have been married for 25 years, and make their home in Walland, TN in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains national park. They are 1st place winners of the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at MerleFest. Their duo album, “The Barb Hollow Sessions” was released on January 1, 2004. The album debuted at # 6 on the Roots Music Report National Bluegrass Airplay Charts. The single, “Bury Me In The Red Clay” peaked at # 12 on the Bluegrass Unlimited National Bluegrass Chart for November 2004. They released a gospel album, “Family Singing” in 2012. Their latest album “Sweet Creation” was recorded in 2018. In 2021 Sarah received a South Arts Folk & Traditional Arts Master Artist Fellowship.

$12 JCA Members, Students, Seniors • $13 General Advance
$15 General Day of Show

Jubilee Community Arts at the Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. Tickets and information: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org

Join us Saturday, Oct. 8th at 9 AM Eastern for our Fall Art & Interiors Auction.

This live auction features nearly 600 lots of fine art, antiques, and jewelry from the estate of Pia Stratton of Nashville, the collection of Richard H. and Kathleen Hulan, the estate of Peggy Lambert of Maryville, the estate of Dr. Martin Perez of Chattanooga, the estate of Anne Ford of Nashville, the collection of Harvey and Leslie Ann Phillips of Vonore, TN, and three museums including the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation. This auction will feature in-person bidding plus phone, online, and absentee bidding.

https://caseantiques.com/auction/october-8-2022-fall-auction/

OCT 8 | 7:30 PM
with special guest Gareth Pearson

Two qualities define Tommy Emmanuel’s greatness. The first, predictably, is his extraordinary guitar playing. Considered to be among this planet’s greatest guitarists, his playing is simply miraculous, as it would take three musicians, or more, to do what he does solo. Who else can lay down the rhythm part, dig into the riff and sing the melody all at once on just one acoustic guitar? The second, and without which the first might not be as powerful or as infectiously appealing, is the joy.

It’s one thing to play these multi-dimensional arrangements flawlessly on an acoustic guitar but to do it with that smile of the ages, that evidence of authentic, unbridled delight, is an irresistible invitation to feel his music as deeply as he does. Although his expression is instrumental, he comes to the guitar much more like a vocalist, positively singing melodies through the strings. He inhabits the tunes he performs, delivering every nuance and turn of phrase.

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

Social Dance Knoxville is having our first ever Halloween Dance Party on Saturday, October 8th, at 6pm! The dance will be held at Broadway Academy of Performing Arts, 706 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917. The cost is $10 per person. Water and light snacks will be provided. Our playlist will be extra spooky this month, and costumes are encouraged but not required!

A group class at 6pm is included with admission. The dance party will start at 7pm and end at 9pm. Specific music or dances can be requested using our RSVP form, replying to this email, the facebook event, or texting 865-748-4608. You do not need to RSVP to attend the dance. You do not need a partner to come to our dances!

Parking for Broadway Academy is behind the building on Lamar Street, beside Next Level Brewing Company and across from The Press Room and Central United Methodist Church. Street parking is also available.
https://socialdanceknoxville.com/

Saturday, October 8 at 11:00 a.m. at 1200 Kenesaw Avenue

Take a Saturday-morning walk in Sequoyah Hills on Saturday the 8th, where we’ll be having a book signing at the new bookstore Bear Den Books, on Kenesaw in old downtown Sequoyah (near the Plaid Apron). We’ll have copies of our latest, the Images of America book Downtown Knoxville; Historic Bearden; as well as our brand-new Knoxville: A Walking Literary Guide.

Knoxville History Project: 865-300-4559, www.Knoxvillehistoryproject.org

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Frozen Head State Park’s Heritage Day is an annual event that celebrates the music, crafts, and culture of the Appalachian and Cumberland Mountains in and around Frozen Head. Heritage Day features craftspeople, demonstrators, and musicians from around the region performing throughout the day. This free event will feature day long LIVE Oldtime, Blues and Bluegrass Music!

11:00-12:00 Trenton "Tater" Caruthers
12:15-1:15 Bluesman Wes Houp
1:30-2:30 The Revel Rousers
2:45-3:45 The Glade City Rounders
4:00-5:00 The Tennessee Fiddle Ensemble with Mike Whitehead

Demonstrations: Blacksmithing, wood turning, cider press, shingle making, cast iron cooking, fabric dyeing, cross-cut sawing, basket making, chair caning and more!

https://tnstateparks.com/events/details/#/?event=41st-heritage-day-festival

Oct 08, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Knoxville, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

SAVE THE DATE: Our Grand Anniversary is right around the corner!! Through community support and collective efforts we were able to purchase a new and permanent home last year — just a few blocks from the original location of The Bottom, the Black neighborhood that inspired our center’s name. None of this would have been possible without the many contributions of YOU. Your continued support has meant the world to our organization.

As we approach one full year since our grand opening, we invite you to celebrate this milestone with us. Saturday Oct. 8th we’ll have a community parade, great raffles, game stations, pop up market, food vendors + bar, performances & more! Lots of activities for all ages, many ways to engage with our community and fun opportunities to show your support - stay tuned for more!

https://www.thebottomknox.com/events-1/grand-anniversary

Featuring all media – including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, drawings, sculpture in any medium, jewelry, collage, printmaking, photography and digital media.

Friday, October 7: Reception will be from 6:30pm – 8:00pm (masks required) with awards announced at 7 PM.

Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Hours: Tu 9:30-3:30, W-R 9:30-4:30 or by appointment. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityartcenter.com