Calendar of Events

Sam Adams and Margherita Fava: The Music of Donald Brown and Roy Hargrove
Sunday, October 23, 7:30pm
Old City Performing Arts Center
111 State Street, 37902

The second concert in the NXT GEN series will feature bandleaders Margherita Fava and Sam Adams. Adams will open the evening with a set dedicated to Knoxville’s very own jazz legend, the great Donald Brown. This set will feature arrangements of Brown’s music as well as Adams’ original compositions inspired by and dedicated to Mr. Brown. The night will continue with Margherita Fava’s tribute to late great composer and trumpeter Roy Hargrove, who’s musical voice influenced the sound of popular music from the 1990s onward. Don’t miss this opportunity to see two up-and-coming Knoxville based pianist-composers pay homage to the musical innovators who are impacting the NXT GEN!

www.knoxjazz.org

Sunday, October 23 from 1 - 5pm
Parade starts at 2:30
Free to attend; fee for parade participation ($10/entry for pre-registration; $15/entry for onsite registration)

We can't wait for our ninth annual Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade & Pet Expo! Co-sponsored with the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, this rain-or-shine event caters to dogs and dog lovers.

It will include a judged pet costume parade, an expo of educational booths, pet businesses and rescue groups, food trucks and more. We will be hosting a pet food drive to benefit Companion Animal Initiative of Tennessee (CAIT). Please consider donating to support their mission to improve the lives of companion animals and reduce the homeless pet population. Come join us for a howling good time!

UT Gardens, Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-7151, https://utgardens.tennessee.edu/

Oct 23, 9:30-11:30 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

Are you on the Friends and Farmers' Guest List? It’s that time of year when we say “thank you” to our ongoing supporters who give or volunteer at the Steward Level (annual donation of $150+ or 10+ volunteer hours).

We are excited to bring back our family-friendly celebration and appreciation event from 3:30-6:30 PM at the beautiful century-old Strong Stock Farm.

This year Friends and Farmers will feature:
Live music from the Tennessee Sheiks in the Party Barn
Delicious locally sourced, plant-based snacks by Jenna Baker of Vid'l
Fall-themed craft cocktails and mocktails from Libacious
Craft beer made with seasonal ingredients found at market
Seasonally inspired ice cream from Nolan Sherrill of Phoenix Pharmacy and Fountain
A cake walk
+ More!

If you don't want to miss out on the celebration, click here to donate OR sign up to volunteer at our markets before October 23rd. We'd love to see you there!
https://www.nourishknoxville.org/donate/
https://www.nourishknoxville.org/get-involved/volunteer/

COSTUMES & CLASSIC CARTOONS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 • 2-5PM • FREE EVENT!

Join us for trick-or-treat stations in the Theatre (with candy generously provided by Mast General Store), craft and coloring stations, and cartoons on the big screen in the auditorium! The Theatre will be open to the public during this time for self-guided tours, and popcorn and soda will be available for purchase with all proceeds going to the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation. Costumes must be family friendly, not scary, and toy weapons will not be permitted. The stage will not be accessible as part of the tour. Click below for more info and we hope to see you there!

https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/event/44076917/costumes-and-classic-cartoons/

The Amadeus Chamber Ensemble is delighted to announce “Verdi in the Cathedral,” the second concert of its 2022-2023 Season presented by the Cathedral Concert Series. The program, devoted to works by the beloved Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi, will take place on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (711 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville).

Brian Salesky, former Executive and Artistic Director of Knoxville Opera, will conduct the concert featuring thrilling and dramatic selections from the legendary Verdi canon. Represented are the Requiem, La Forza del Destino (The Force of Destiny; produced in Knoxville by Maestro Salesky in 2008), and first time Knoxville performances of music from Don Carlo and I Lombardi alla Prima Crociata (The Lombards at the First Crusade). The quintet of soloists includes soprano Rochelle Bard (previously featured in Knoxville Opera’s Norma, Il Trovatore, Maria Stuarda, 40th Anniversary Gala, Puccini Gala Concert), mezzosoprano Diana Salesky (frequent soloist with Amadeus Chamber Ensemble), tenor Aaron Short (previously featured in Knoxville Opera’s Lucia di Lammermoor and 40th Anniversary Gala), baritone Christian Bowers (veteran of worldwide opera companies in his Knoxville debut), and bass KC Armstrong (former member of The US Army Chorus and Air Force Singing Sergeants). The Ensemble’s concertmaster is internationally renowned violinist Miroslav Hristov who will play the bravura Act 3 Prelude from I Lombardi.

Admission is free, but registration is required up to and including the day of performance. Reservations may be made online through Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/VerdiSHCathedral.

October 23 | Lawson McGhee Library | 2:30 - 4:00

Churches have been part of Knoxville’s downtown since the city’s earliest days, and some of the oldest congregations are still going on today. Join storyteller Laura Still of Knoxville Walking Tours for a Sunday stroll to visit some of these beautiful historic houses of worship and hear their stories. This tour will end at Church Street United Methodist, with a guided tour of its Gothic Revival Nave and stencils by Hugh Tyler, artist and uncle of James Agee.

Registration required with active adult library card. *Light rain or shine. Be prepared to walk for 90 minutes.

https://www.knoxcountylibrary.org/event/architectural-walking-tour-laura-still

A concert celebrating the teaching career of trumpet professor emeritus Dr. Cathy Leach.

October 23 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/

One of the nation's finest community bands presents a free concert at Tennessee Amphitheater in World's Fair Park on Sunday October 23. The program is titled "Dances Around the World", featuring works by Leroy Anderson, Robert Russell Bennett, Alfred Reed, H. Owen Reed, Jaromir Weinberger, and John Zdechlik. See you there!

For more information,
Email: tennesseewindsymphony@gmail.com
Facebook (and Facebook Messenger): https://www.facebook.com/TennesseeWindSymphony
Website: http://tnwindsymphony.org/

The Tennessee Wind Symphony is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded fully by donations, membership dues, and sponsors. To donate to the nonprofit: http://tnwindsymphony.org/donate-to-tws/

Join us for costumes, cartoons, and an open house! This event celebrates the memorable Saturday morning clubs of our history that offered children’s programming, movies, and cartoons. A short reel of cartoons will be shown at intervals between 2 and 5pm. Each screening will be introduced with organ music played by house organist Freddie Brabson on the Mighty Wurlitzer. There will be trick-or-treat stations generously provided by Mast General Store, craft and coloring stations, and more fun surprises!

The Theatre will be open to the public for self-guided tours, including dressing rooms. Popcorn and soda will be available for purchase with all proceeds going to the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation. (Costumes must be family friendly, not scary, and toy weapons will not be permitted. The stage will not be accessible as part of the tour.)

https://www.facebook.com/events/418897476900737?ref=newsfeed

Don't miss out on our Mountain Makins Festival. Known for high quality crafts and artisans, the festival features a juried arts & crafts fair, top regional musical talent, storytellers, authors, craft demonstrations, and children's activities.

45th Mountain Makins Festival
Saturday 10/22 10am-5pm
Sunday 10/23 11am-5pm
$7 adults/children under 12 free

Historic Rose Center
442 W. 2nd North St
Morristown TN 37814
www.rosecenter.org
www.facebook.com/rose-center
423.581.4330

Awarded Best Festival in the Southeast twice, this event features juried crafts, folklife demonstrations, storytelling, two stages of music, dancers, children's activities, and more.

Our inaugural resident artist showcase premieres in Knoxville!
First Take Co. is dedicated to the multi-hyphenate artist’s exploration of their various interests, whether that’s acting, directing, playwriting, composition, or anything in between. PROOF OF CONCEPT provides those artists a chance to share early iterations of these explorations to facilitate discussion and spark ideas that take their projects to the next level. The three pieces featured this year:

shuffle by Alegra Batara
You are sitting alone in your childhood bedroom, and you find your old 4th Generation iPod Nano. Just for kicks, you charge it up and hit shuffle. You hear a song, a song you haven’t heard in years. A feeling grows in your chest, travels up your neck, down your arms, a heaviness as you are engulfed in nostalgia. Music is buried deep in our memories, bringing faces, voices, moments from the past back to life. What happens when the memories won’t go away?

Here Below with book and lyrics by Grace Belt, music by Grace Belt & Griffin Smith
Ghost stories, mountain passes, fireflies, and a night sky untainted by electricity. Several generations after the catastrophic Flares, a young Cartographer called Lou journeys to the Coast, determined to catch a ship before the summer solstice. Along the road, he is captured by a band of feral teenagers on their “divine mission” to reclaim the alleged Lost City of Columbia, SC. Forced to play navigator for the gallivanting pilgrims, Lou’s sense of reality gets muddled up with their visionary fervor –and the creeping old things of Appalachia become far less legendary.

The Bearcat by Ethan Graham Roeder
Garrett and Jessie are finally engaged, and they’ve prepared a blowout announcement at the last dance club in town, The Bearcat. There’s just one problem: Garrett’s father has no idea they’ve been dating, and would never approve of the match. In an act of campy desperation, Garrett ropes the denizens of the club — including his college roommate (now drag celebrity) — into a plan so ridiculous and borderline offensive it might work. Set in a town not unlike our own, THE BEARCAT is an exploration of gender and race politics within the generational divide in contemporary Southeast USA. Also, it’s a comedy. Promise.

Info: https://firsttakeco.com/proof-of-concept/
Tickets: https://www.simpletix.com/e/proof-of-concept-tickets-109993