Calendar of Events

A PROGRESSIVE SUPPER ALONG THE 100 BLOCK OF GAY STREET
Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
24 tickets | $225/person
100 Block of Gay Street

For this downtown progressive Supper on the 100 Block of Gay Street, guests will visit restored buildings along one of Knoxville's most unique roads. This intimate evening will include cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at the vintage-inspired Tern Club, fine dining by local restaurant harvest, and dessert in the private residence of hosts Anthony Wilson and Tyler Janow, located in the Commerce Building. Along the route, you'll learn about the secret underground city hidden below this bustling section of Gay Street, and about the block's transformation through recent restoration.

For tickets and more information please visit: Knox Heritage, at Historic Westwood, 3425 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Information: 865-523-8008, www.knoxheritage.org

August 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$25

Formed by members of a popular Nashville band, ‘Once More’ is the exciting return to stage for these performers. ‘Once More’ performs traditional country music, classic rock, and gospel with a focus on rich harmonies and exciting instrumentation. Their music is influenced by many of the classic rock artists as well as many of the country musicians they have performed with, such as Ricky Skaggs, Randy Travis, Dolly Parton, Exile, The Judds, and many others. This group brings forty years of experience in music entertainment and are excited about performing together on stage ‘Once More’.

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

Join Knox By Night productions for the long-awaited third installment of their FREE Knox Comedy Film Fest, featuring comedic short films from creator around the region. Doors open at 6pm, films start at 6:30pm. Seating is limited and handled on a first come, first served basis.

The Knox Comedy Film Fest films will be judged by a panel of celebrity judges and awards & prize money will be presented at the end of the night; for more information on film submissions, sponsorships and prizes, check out the KCFF Facebook page.

https://centralcinema865.com/production/knox-comedy-film-fest-3/

Family Fun Day at KMA: Eco Tone
Saturday, August 12, 2023, 11am-3pm

Courtney Egan is a New Orleans-based digital media artist, photographer, and naturalist who blends botanical art with sculpture and digital technologies. Eco Tone is a show of Egan's botanically-themed, projected artworks, including new pieces in collaboration with artist Natori Green. The ethereal projections–converging on walls, floors, and sculptural elements and occasionally interactive–are inspired by the growing frequency of human exposure to nature via computers or television. Native Plant Rescue Squad (NPRS) also collaborated with the artists to select botanical elements for the latest artworks to highlight the rich diversity of the native flora in East Tennessee.

Free and open to the public.

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

A.K Bissell Park, Oak Ridge, TN
4pm-9pm
Sierra Hull
Hogslop String Band
The Tillers
FERD Band

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to Bissell Park in Oak Ridge for a family-friendly free show.

https://www.thesummersessions.com/

The City’s Office of Neighborhood Empowerment will host the inaugural Neighborhood Resource Fair on Saturday, Aug. 12, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Jacob Building in Chilhowee Park, 401 Lakeside St. Admission is free, but preregistration is requested at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/663646232747.

The Neighborhood Resource Fair will reproduce the popular “exhibition hall” component of the long-running Neighborhood Conference, a free, community-wide event produced by the Office of Neighborhood Empowerment for several years between 2013 and 2022.

More than 80 governmental agencies and departments, nonprofit organizations, and community groups will be on site with information about their programs.

“It’s like a tradeshow for residents who want to explore ways of strengthening their neighborhoods,” says Neighborhoods Coordinator Debbie Sharp.

“It’s a great opportunity to speak directly to City staff, County staff, and program directors to bring in resources to your neighborhood and/or get issues resolved,” Sharp said. “It’s also a chance to engage with other neighbors and have a one-on-one conversation with someone who may have achieved a goal in their neighborhood that you want to achieve in yours,” Sharp says.

The Muse Knoxville and Zoo Knoxville will be in attendance with demonstrations and family-friendly activities. And the Candidates’ Corner will host candidates running for City Mayor, City Council at-large seats, and Municipal Judge.

Each attendee will receive two food tickets to use at the Jacob Building concession stand during the event. And names for door prizes will be drawn hourly during the fair. Attendees who register before Aug. 8 will increase their chances of winning a prize.

For more information about the Office of Neighborhood Empowerment, visit KnoxvilleTN.gov/Neighborhoods. Follow Facebook.com/KnoxvilleNeighborhoods for event updates.

Aug 12, 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Celebrate all things wings at the 2023 Ijams Hummingbird Festival! You'll have a great time while you experience birds up close and learn about the wonder of wildlife with wings! Space is limited. Activities will be held on the Ijams Homesite lawn and surrounding areas.

Get your tickets now and enjoy all the fun! Your ticket includes:

Bird Banding Station - Get a behind-the scenes look at how scientists capture birds, how they are banded, and why banding is important with certified master bander Mark Armstrong! This year, the bird banding station will capture ALL birds, including hummingbirds!

Remember: Like most birds, hummingbirds are MOST ACTIVE early in the morning, so your best chance of seeing a ruby-throated hummingbird is at the beginning of the event!

2915 Island Home Ave., Knoxville, TN 37920
865-577-4717 or https://www.ijams.org/

Irish Fest on the Hill returns on August 12, 2023 from 4-10pm

Church of the Immaculate Conception
All the Irish food, fun, and music you will love! $10 - kids and dogs are free
Music schedule and more info: https://www.facebook.com/irishfestknoxville

Info: 865-982-8463 or WWW.APPALACHIANBALLET.ORG

AUDITIONS FOR 2023-2024 SEASON

APPALACHIAN BALLET COMPANY will hold company auditions at the company’s home studio - Van Metre School of Dance, 215 West Broadway, Maryville, TN 37801. Dancers will participate in a ballet class with a panel of qualified judges. Please note the following times to attend:
Registration opens 30 minutes prior to audition times.
12:30 to 1:30 pm - Dancers ages 10 and 11 (must be 10 by Dec. 31)
1:45 to 2:45 pm - Dancers ages 12 to 14
3:00 to 4:15 pm - Dancers ages 15 and up
Dancers ages 12 and up should be prepared to dance en pointe. The audition fee is $20. Artistic Directors, Amy Morton Vaughn and Kylie Morton Berry along with a panel of judges will be searching for dancers with solid classical training, good musicality, engaging acting skills and a desire to dance. In Sep-tember, the company’s 52nd season begins with a contemporary show and dinner The Best of Blue Jeans & Ballet featuring dances from the past 20 years of Bluejeans and Ballet productions. The Nutcracker will be presented in Knoxville and Maryville in early December with The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra providing music for all public shows. One school matinee presented as well. ABC’s spring production will be full-length Cinderella planned for March 22 and 23. The Senior level of the ballet company will also perform in Daytona Beach, Florida in April. The ballet company is the proud Resident Dance Company for The Clayton Center for the Arts. Season tickets are now on sale through the online services of the Clayton Center and the Knoxville Civic Auditorium.

Saturday 8/12 at 10am at Visit Knoxville
Bring the kids and join host Sean McCollough with special guest Anna Uptain

Anna Uptain is a multi-instrumentalist and local musician/music instructor. You might see Anna playing around town or at Dollywood, or teaching adult beginners in guitar, banjo, mandolin or ukulele at Pellissippi State, but you can definitely catch her weekly at her job playing music for story time at the Blount County Public Library in the children’s department. https://wdvx.com/event/kidstuff-live-8-12-anna-uptain/

Based on the book by Mark Twain and adapted by Zack Allen, the play brings the famous book to life on stage.
The play will be performed August 11th-27th. Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 1 and 5 PM , and Sundays at 3 PM.

Huck Finn is on the run from his criminal father, along with his friend Jim, adrift on the mighty Mississippi River. The two fall prey to two con men calling themselves the King and The Duke. Huck and Jim get involved in a number of outrageous schemes. If Jim can get far enough up river, he can become a free man, and Huck discovers there may be a fortune for him too!

The play is performed by 15 talented young actors and designed by 10 talented young designers from ages 9 to 16. The cast includes KCT veterans Luke Meade playing Huck and Mason Cox playing Tom Sawyer. The show is directed by guest director Jonathan Clark with assistant student director Maddy Grace Payne.

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

D​OG DAZE VII, Village Green Shopping Center, 11435-11543 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934 just south of Planet Fitness, Friday August 11 through Sunday the 13th. It will be a 3 Day Festival of fun, food, shopping and competition!

SHOP FARRAGUT with support from the Town of Farragut has teamed up with Smoky Mountain Dock Dogs and Ricki’s Pet Depot to once again bring a nationally sanctioned regional canine aquatics competition by DOCK DOGS INTERNATIONAL to FARRAGUT!
Smoky Mountain DockDogs is the local club that will be supporting this event.

The festivities will start on Friday afternoon with local dogs taking a “Pooch Plunge!” Area dog owners will have the opportunity to have their ‘puppy’ try a Dock-Dive free of charge between 4 and 7pm as an introduction to the sport. Attendees and their pets can enjoy the event worry-free with access to an on-site veterinarian both Saturday and Sunday.

Actual competitions will commence on Saturday at 9am and registrations can be made at https://dockdogsevents.com/login.

THE ENTIRE WEEKEND IS FREE to the public!

https://www.farragutbusiness.com/dogdaze.html