Calendar of Events

With a book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse, the inspiring story is based on the Austrian heroine, Maria von Trapp and her 1949 memoir The Story of the Trapp Family Singers.

Set in the mountains of Austria before the Anschluss in 1938, THE SOUND OF MUSIC follows Maria Rainer (Casey Maxwell), an exuberant postulant from Nonnberg Abbey who becomes governess to seven seemingly rambunctious children longing for the attention of their father, retired naval commander, Captain von Trapp (Oliver Hoig). A young woman who needs a place, children who need a mother, and a widower who needs a wake-up call – all of whom need love. It’s only a matter of time before everyone’s needs are realized, hearts are won over and a family comes together just in time to escape the impending invasion by the Nazis.

The von Trapp children include Alexa Kaczmarek (Marta), Olivia Williams (Leisl), Makenna Reilly (Gretl), Elisabeth Greeson (Brigitta), Jonah Rawlings (Kurt), Danny Davis (Friedrich), Ella Trisler (Louisa). Other cast include Carly Rawlings (Elsa), Jimmy Sherrod (Max), Cadence Collins (Mother Abbess), Clark Herd (Rolf), Matthew Foster (Franz), Amy Davis (Frau Schmitt), and various other ensemble members.

This production features classic songs that any musical theatre fan will recognize, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss,” and the title song “The Sound of Music.” In addition, those only familiar with the film will be delighted to hear two additional songs included in the stage version, which serve as an integral part of the plotline.

This beloved production offers a refreshing take on a familiar classic that will not disappoint, including an innovative new rendition of the well-known mountain scape.

Oak Ridge Playhouse, 227 Broadway, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Information and tickets: 865-482-9999, https://www.orplayhouse.com/

(Ages 7+) Looking for something active to do this Thanksgiving? Burn off that turkey and join Navitat for punkin chunkin', cornhole toss, a turkey traverse, and some free apple cider and hot cocoa! Festivities run Nov. 18-28. Plan your adventure at https://navitatknoxville.com/ or call 855-628-4828.

Video Works by Chloe Wack

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/

Friday & Saturday
November 18th & 19th

Join us from 10am-6pm on Friday and Saturday for a weekend of gift buying, merry making, and joy giving! We will have free sips and snacks, curated collections of holiday decor, and in-store specials!

Plus, the first 15 guests to make a $50 purchase get a free gift!

Backroads Market · 514 Walker St · Knoxville, TN 37919
https://backroadsmarketknox.com/

Frayed at both ends - the Acoustic Tour

Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Jr Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: www.knoxvillecoliseum.com

Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Pass it On 60th Anniversary Celebration
November 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band tours worldwide with a mission of nurturing and perpetuating the art of New Orleans jazz. Today, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band still travels the world as a rotating collective of more than 60 musicians, led by Ben Jaffe, a fine tubist and bassist. In recent decades, the band has broadened its audience through collaborations with pop artists like Tom Waits, Ani DiFranco and Arcade Fire.

Throughout its history, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge, minge and resurface, transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly embodied than in the Preservation hall Jazz Band, which has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 60 years, all the while carrying it enthusiastically forward as a reminder that the history they were founded to preserve is a vibrantly living history.

Situated in the heart of the French Quarter on St. Peter Street, the Preservation Hall venue presents intimate, acoustic New Orleans Jazz concerts over 350 nights a year featuring ensembles from a current collective of 60+ local master practitioners.

Tickets may be purchased online at claytonartscenter.com or by calling the Box Office, Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are priced from $32.50.

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

Friday, November 18 • Music Starts At 8PM

Your favorite Fleetwood Mac Tribute band is returning to The Mill & Mine this November! Since its formation in 2014, Rumours has taken the U.S. by storm with their stage scorching renditions of Fleetwood hits. So mark your calendars and pick out your best Stevie Nicks-inspired outfit! We'll see you there!

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

Friday, Nov 18 | 8PM

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

Nov. 18 - Soul Connection @6:30PM (Doors open at 5:30.) $15 at the Door, or $13.20 (including service fee) in advance - Food will be available from TBA

The Concourse
4328 N. Broadway Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865)-851-7818
www.concourseknox.com

Enjoy an evening with Time and the Mountains during Scruffy City Orchestra’s Fall 2022 concert, part of Sacred Heart’s Cathedral Concert Series. Led by Dr. Ace Edewards, this fall’s performance celebrates the 200th birthday of French composer César Franck by featuring his magnificent Ce qu'on entend sur la montagne (What You Hear on the Mountain), one of the first symphonic poems ever created.

The program also includes Fanfare for the Common Man by Aaron Copeland; Ouvertüre zum Der Beherrscher der Geister by Carl Maria von Weber; Symphony No. 101 by Franz Joseph Haydn and Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 by Georges Enescu.

When: Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 8:00-9:30 p.m.
Where: Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, 711 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN
Admission: Free (donations welcome) but reserved seating is requested through EventBrite.
Websites: www.scruffycityorchestra.com

www.shcathedral.org/cathedral-concert-series/

Friday, November 18*, 6:00 – 9:30 pm
*Museum closed 10 am – 4 pm for Gala set up

Since 2002, the Gala has been the major fundraising event for the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge (CMOR). This year’s Gala, Atomic City Night Club, is on Friday, November 18. It will be an evening of great jazz music and other entertainment, delicious food, lively auctions, and a little STEAM! Tickets are $125 each or $800 for a table of eight. Our evening will feature…

Emcees Casey Wheeless & Harry Sullivan, anchors of WVLT News This Morning
Selma Shapiro Friend of the Child Award
Guest speaker, world-renowned trumpet player Jim Hynes
Jazz selections from the Oak Ridge High School Choral Ensemble
DJ Matt Sieger
Dinner by Apple Blossom Café
Jazz-themed costume contest with prizes
Signature silent auction with many unique items – easy holiday shopping
Exciting live auction with the one and only Bear Stephenson
And, an appearance by Charlie the Curious Bear!
Follow our Gala updates on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, including previews of our amazing auction items!

https://childrensmuseumofoakridge.org/2022-annual-gala/

Local artist George Habieb is back to lead a free book binding workshop as part of our Black Creatives Meetup this month, on Friday 11/18, from 6pm-9pm.

Supplies will be provided - come out, create in community & leave with a handmade journal! RSVP HERE
https://www.thebottomknox.com/events-1/book-binding-with-george-habeib

The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: thebottomknox@gmail.com, 865-444-5915 or www.thebottomknox.com/