Calendar of Events

The play will be performed Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM, and Sundays at 3 PM.

Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS is an adaptation of the fourth of Mary Pope Osborne’s award-winning fantasy adventure books from the Magic Tree House book series. Jack and Annie’s tree house takes them to an exotic island with pirates, where the two discover the power of friendship and the simple pleasures in everyday life.

The two siblings return to visit the magic tree house on a dreary, rainy day. They find a book where the sun is shining and the waves are crashing, so they wish to travel to this tropical place. They realize that they are in the eighteenth-century Caribbean, the time of pirates! The siblings meet Captain Bones, a mean old pirate who captures the two and forces them to help him find buried treasure. It’s up to Jack and Annie to find their way back to the tree house and make their way home.

KCT is East Tennessee’s leading producer of plays for children and families.

Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com

Two wives unravel the truth to a shocking murder while the police haplessly search the crime scene. This discovery forces the women to choose between the law and solidarity. What will they choose?

Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors (ages 60 and older) and students.

Admission is free for MC students, faculty, and staff with ID, although a printed ticket is required for admission.

https://claytonartscenter.com/performances-events/

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

Works by Abigail Rose Hedley

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/

A special spooky tour for all ages!

The Historic Ramsey House invites you and your whole family to join us October 28th and 29th from 6:30pm - 9:00pm for a special spooky candlelit tour! Learn all about funerary practices of the early 1800's, and if you're lucky, maybe even about some of the spirits that are rumored to roam the rooms and grounds here at the Historic Ramsey House! Before and after your tour, enjoy stories, s'mores and refreshments around a warm bonfire.

Tickets are $15 per adult and $13 for children 5-17. Children 5 and under are free. Historic Ramsey House members receive $2 off per ticket! Tickets must be purchased in advance on our website or over the phone.

Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org

STRAIGHT NO CHASER
FRIDAY, OCT. 28 | 8PM

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information/tickets: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com

Friday, October 28

It's time to break out the boots, y'all! Lubbock roots-country outfit, Flatland Cavalry is making its way to Knoxville this Fall! Known for being easy on the ears and heavy on the heart, this six-piece band is sure to bring all the good vibes to The Mill & Mine. Use the presale code below to secure your ticket today!

The Mill & Mine, 227 W. Depot Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Tickets/information: 865-343-6000 or https://themillandmine.com

Starts at: $39
DOORS: 5:00 pm
ALL AGES

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

Grab a kid in a costume and head to Mayor Bob Leonard Park for Freaky Friday Fright Nite! Trick-or-treat on the walk trail from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28.

Games and crafts are also part of the fun at this free event. Donations are requested from the local Ronald McDonald house. Find a list of needed items on the Parks and Rec website. For more info: ParksandRecInfo@townoffarragut.org or 865-218-3376.

https://www.farragutparksandrec.org/programsandevents

PHILLIP PHILLIPS
WHERE WE CAME FROM TOUR
WITH AMERICAN AUTHORS
FRIDAY, OCT 28 | 8PM

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

Visit Knoxville will host an Anniversary Celebration Dinner on Friday, October 28 at The Foundry at World’s Fair Park. The evening will be filled with a nostalgic menu of food and drink served at the restaurant that operated at the Sunsphere during the Fair.

“We have been looking forward to this dinner since we first started planning this 40th year celebration more than a year ago,” said Kim Bumpas, President of Visit Knoxville. “Hosting the dinner at The Foundry just brings everything home.”

The Foundry, a nail factory built soon after the Civil War as part of the Knoxville Iron Co., is one of several successes in Fair-related preservation. The building was abandoned for years before it became the Strohaus, a German-style beerhall celebrating its sponsor, Stroh’s Beer. The Fair’s most festive nightspot, it hosted parties with live polka bands every night.

Highlights of the 40th Anniversary of the 1982 World’s Fair Celebration Dinner include a lighthearted panel discussion with local individuals who worked at the 1982 World’s Fair, sharing memories and stories of those glorious six months of the Fair. Bo Roberts, who served as President and CEO of the Fair, will greet guests and introduce the panel. He will also be available to sign copies of his new book, Forever Young. The book will be included with the cost of each ticket and additional copies will be available for purchase.

The night will close with a live auction of 1982 World’s Fair collectables and other items donated to benefit the Sunsphere Fund. Visit Knoxville created the Sunsphere Fund with support from Knox County and the City of Knoxville in 2019 to preserve and maintain this historic structure. Monies from the fund are utilized for enhancements to the experience on the 4th floor Observation Deck staffed and operated by Visit Knoxville. The goal is to protect and preserve the structure for the enjoyment of groups and individuals for generations to come. The fund is operated and overseen by Visit Knoxville. The Sunsphere is owned by the City of Knoxville and promoted like other attractions by Visit Knoxville.

Tickets for the event are $175 per person. SEATING IS LIMITED. Proceeds benefit the Sunsphere Fund.
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW AT www.visitknoxville.com/40dinner

Faculty Recital: Katherine Benson, Piano
New piano faculty member Katherine Benson presents a solo recital of music by Ravel, Ginastera and more.

October 28 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/

Come on the 4th Friday
Art à la Carte, the Art Center’s brown bag luncheon and learning series, meets the fourth Friday in each month at 12 noon. While programs in the series may include artist or gallery talks, primarily we use films. Films typically focus on art history, museum collections, interviews with and/or demonstrations by various artists, and the creative muse or spirit. Programs are free and open to the public.

Bring your lunch and a friend to lunch while you learn! The Art Center will provide coffee and/or tea.

For the past several months we have been enjoying the Artists on Exhibition Series. We are continuing this fall with “Leonardo The Works” on October 28. For those that attended the September event, please come at noon to view the second half of the film. For those who have not seen the first half, we will begin the film at 11:20 AM so you can catch-up.

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