Calendar of Events

OCTOBER 11, 2022 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Admission Price: FREE

The KMA Book Club meets every 4 months to review an inspiring piece of literature that relates our lives to artists, history, and culture. This October we will be discussing Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson.

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tu-Sa 10-5, Su 1-5. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org. Admission and parking are free.

Tuesday, October 11 at 6:00 p.m. at Maple Hall, 414 S. Gay Street

You might know by now that Knoxville’s past has a particularly notorious gunfight unmatched in the history of Dodge City. For our monthly gathering on Oct. 11 at Maple Hall, our guest is Mr. Patrick Hollis, the executive director of one of Knoxville’s most personally interesting sites, the Mabry-Hazen House. He’ll be talking about the sometimes-uninhibited Mabry family, and especially the 1882 gunfight that ended the lives of two members of the family, including Joseph Mabry, who had helped establish Market Square back in 1854, and who built that historic home—as well as the life of the man who shot them both. The extraordinarily efficient Mabry-O’Conner gunfight received national attention, partly thanks to Mark Twain. Free program. Drinks and bar food available for purchase.

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

The UT School of Music is proud to announce a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month through contemporary music and art. Join us for a special concert led by guest LatinX artists in collaboration with UT faculty and students!

October 11 at 5:30 p.m.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall
Natalie L. Haslam Music Center

UT School of Music: Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public. 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/

This recital features Meng-Chieh Liu, Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient, in an emotional program of theatrical proportion by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and Messiaen, bookended by music on the topic of love and death. Mr. Liu is serving on the faculty at Curtis Institute of Music and New England Conservatory.

October 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Sandra G. Powell Recital Hall
Natalie L. Haslam Music Center

UT School of Music: Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public. 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/

In collaboration with Green Drinks and Knox Loves Bikes, Kickstand Community Bike Shop presents Knoxville's First Annual Bike-in Film Fest. Join Kickstand on Tuesday, October 11 at 6:00 pm at Hi-Wire Brewing. The event will feature:
• Fun short films about bicycles on the big screen at Hi-Wire
• Raffle for great prizes
• Tasty craft beer
• Quick presentations from local bike organizations & enthusiasts
• Information about bike happenings around our beloved East Tennessee.

In addition, join Kickstand for a short 2 mile Bike-In ride from Baker Creek at 5:00. This easy, flat ride is for riders at all levels! https://www.facebook.com/events/1135525914042218/

October 11 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$10

The Vocal Small Ensembles include the Lads and Lassies, which combine to create Off Kilter. You will hear a variety of selections, ranging from Sea Shanties to Spirituals, and you may even hear some traditional Scottish Gaelic!

This concert is ticketed in support of our upcoming International Choir Tour to Scotland (May 2023).

Current MC students, staff, and faculty may receive one free ticket with show of MC ID at the CCA Box Office between the hours of 9AM to 5PM, Tuesday through Friday.

Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Information/tickets: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

It is time to celebrate National Chemistry (NCW) 2022! The American Chemical Society (ACS) encourages members and science enthusiasts to build awareness of chemistry at the local level. ACS local sections, schools, businesses, and individuals are invited to organize or participate in events in their communities with a common goal: to promote the value of chemistry in our everyday life. This year, the theme is “Fabulous Fibers: The Chemistry of Fabrics” Several online resources are available at www.acs.org/ncw.

Locally, celebrate the week with Dr. Al Hazari’s 32nd annual presentation of “The Magic of Chemistry Show.” It will be held Tueday, October 11 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Room 555 Buehler Hall at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK). Kids ages 2 to 102 years are invited to attend!

For questions, contact Dr. Hazari at ahazari@utk.edu.

Free Parking is available in the UTK Parking Garage (White Avenue and 11th Street) from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

Art Exhibit at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church - Free and open to the public
2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918

Reception Friday, October 14, 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
Artists’ talks at 6:30 pm.

Gallery hours: 9:30-4:30 Monday through Thursday and 9:00-1:00 Sunday

In 1963 a group of Knoxville artists was invited by the late Kermit (Buck) Ewing, Head of the University of TN Art Department, to participate in an exhibition of watercolor paintings at the University’s McClung Museum. During the opening reception Mr. Ewing noted the Knoxville area did not have an organization for artists to share the common interest of painting in aqueous media. He suggested that those artists exhibiting in the McClung show could be the nucleus for such an association. Thus, was the formation of the Knoxville Watercolor Society with Laura Bagwell serving as the first President.

The purpose of this organization is to educate the members as well as the community to the understanding of watercolor as a significant art form. Active membership is juried by the members and consists of Knoxville area artists who are currently active in the serious pursuit of aqueous painting. Annually, the organization provides a scholarship for the University of Tennessee student who is majoring in watercolor painting, donates to the University Ewing Gallery and maintains a membership in the Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville. Additionally, grants have been made to the Arts Council of Greater Knoxville, the Knoxville Museum of Art, The Tennessee Resource Center, The Tennessee Art Association High School Scholarship Program.

http://www.knxvillewatercolorsociety.com/

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

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

A1LabArts is pleased to announce its Fall Member Exhibit: IGNITE.

This compelling show is full of thought provoking, creative interpretations about what ignites us personally, as a nation, and as a global community, with themes ranging from pop culture to current events.

Please join us during our First Friday Opening Reception on October 7, from 5pm-9pm, at Broadway Studios & Gallery, 1127 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN.

There will be ample free parking, refreshments, and a bit of outdoor seating available to make visiting with friends more comfortable. Any art purchased may be taken home the same day it is bought.

This show runs through November 3. The gallery is open every Friday from noon - 4 pm.

After October 7, you can view the IGNITE show at: http://www.facebook.com/A1LabArts.
For more information, please email us at: contacta1labarts@gmail.com.

Awaken Coffee will host an opening reception for artist Chloe Melton Friday, October 7, from 6-8 pm.

"I love that I can use art to inspire others. It allows me to show viewers a perspective they may not have otherwise considered. In a world where everyone is seeking change, I believe the pivotal role of the artist is to be a messenger of the many perspectives around us."- Chloe Melton

Please join us for some amazing art, light refreshments, and of course great coffee!

Awaken Coffee, 125 W Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Open daily. Information: 865-951-0427, www.instagram.com/awaken_coffee or www.facebook.com/awakencoffeeoldcity/