Calendar of Events

Opens 6-8 PM on Fri Sep 1

Join us for September's First Friday show "Through the Looking Glass" by Blanket Fort Studio. Kendra is known for her fun and colorful ceramic pieces. This show will be no exception! Friday will be the first night of this month long show. Come on down to see the show, meet Kendra, or maybe even bring home an irresistible piece of art!

Rala: Regional and Local Artisans, 112 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Hours: Mon-Thu & Sat 11-6, Fri 11-8, Sun 11-5. Information: 865-525-7888, https://shoprala.com or www.instagram.com/ShopRala

Reception: First Friday, September 1, 6-9pm

Mighty Mud, 126 and 127 Jennings Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Hours: Tu-F 11-6, Sat 9-5. Open studio time on Thu 6-9. Information: 865-595-1900, www.mightymudclay.com

Opens FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 AT 5 PM – 8 PM
Regular Gallery Hours: M-F | 9AM-5PM

Shaped Like Light is an exploration of the cultural and physical landscape of East Tennessee. These paintings shimmer though landscape and folklore in a mirage of incandescent color and pattern.

Annie Rochelle is an artist living and working in her hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee. She is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art with a BFA in Painting and Art History. With an education in art conservation and art history, Rochelle’s work is an optical investigation that strives to both celebrate and break traditional painting into refracted color and shape. Like light caught in a prism, the shifting perspectives, double imagery, refracted and faceted compositions strive to capture the ephemeral nature of the environment around us. These artworks works to combine naturalistic imagery such as scientific illustration and landscape painting with the sharper geometry of traditional barn quilt composition and rigid tessellation in an prismatic palette to create a visual and thematic kaleidoscope. All of these visual elements work to celebrate the singular uniqueness of East Tennessee’s biodiverse environment, pay homage to agrarian art traditions and revel in the dizzying colors of Appalachia in her warmer months.

Summer Small is a self-taught visual artist from East Tennessee. Her work unfolds a complicated but passionate relationship with modern Appalachia and the people and places that call the Tennessee valley home. In 2021 she began her freelance career and has since been featured in many exhibitions, publications and public art projects in Knoxville and around the greater south.

Dogwood Arts, 123 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com

A FOX ON THE FAIRWAY
Fri. Sep 1st 2023, 7:30 pm
Sat. Sep 2nd 2023, 7:30 pm
Sun. Sep 3rd 2023, 3:00 pm
Thu. Sep 7th 2023, 7:30 pm
Fri. Sep 8th 2023, 7:30 pm
Sat. Sep 9th 2023, 7:30 pm
Sun. Sep 10th 2023, 3:00 pm
Thu. Sep 14th 2023, 7:30 pm
Fri. Sep 15th 2023, 7:30 pm
Sat. Sep 16th 2023, 7:30 pm
Sun. Sep 17th 2023, 3:00 pm

Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 800 S. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information & tickets: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com

King Coal is the newest documentary film created by #UTKSOA assistant professor Elaine McMillion Sheldon. The film was highlighted as a New York Times Critics' Pick with a review to start the run at NYC's DCTV. The film sold out its opening weekend and the theater has held over the film into next week. Sheldon was on NPR Weekend with Scott Simon discussing the film. King Coal was named the best documentary of the year so far by Esquire Magazine!

Knoxville's Central Cinema is showing the film from September 1 through 7, 2023. Join Elaine and Curren Sheldon with Professor Paul Harrill on September 1 for a Q&A after the screening.

Showtimes have been listed and tickets are for sale: https://centralcinema865.com/production/king-coal/

Hours: Friday 5-9 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 1 PM

Gallery 1010, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 114, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: https://gallery1010.utk.edu/

Join the Historic Ramsey House on September 1 and 2, 2023 for Ancient Sounds - a two-day music event that celebrates the rich musical traditions of the Celtic and Appalachian musical roots of our region. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Historic Ramsey House 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee, this unique festival offers an opportunity for visitors to be immersed in captivating melodies and foot-stomping rhythms as talented musicians and performers transport you to a bygone era. Experience the soulful tunes of Celtic music, resonating with ancient melodies and haunting ballads and then delight in the vibrant sounds of Appalachian music, deeply rooted in our East Tennessee history.

Sept. 1, 6-9 pm Dinner in the Fork, Savor mouth watering creations by Two Coaches BBQ as you take in the two featured artists of the evening: The Sternwheelers and New Johns Creek Grass! Tickets: $75 (+$4.50 in service fees) for General Admission
Follow our event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1617297735457272/

Sept. 2nd, 11 am-5 pm Gathering on the Grounds
Tickets: $35 (+$2.10 in service fees) for General Admission | Children 12 and under are Free!
Whether you're an avid fan of Celtic or Appalachian music or simply seeking a fun day of good food and great music, Ancients Sounds promises an unforgettable weekend of music, history, and community. Join us at the Historic Ramsey House and let the ancient melodies carry you away on a musical journey you won't soon forget. Come dance to the music of The Tennessee Travelers, Westwend, Wild Blue Yonder, Nicholas Edward Williams and Four Leaf Peat.

Tickets and more info at https://www.ramseyhouse.org/calendar
For musical lineup and more information, go to: https://ramseyhouse.org/system/events/view/60/8th-annual-ancient-sounds-music-festival

Grab your favorite blanket or lawn chair and join the fun. Doors open at 7 pm and movies begin at dark (~8:30-9:00 pm; movie start times are not exact). Food trucks and the Ijams beer garden will have tasty meals, snacks, and beverages for purchase. NO COOLERS AND NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL PLEASE. Dogs are allowed, but must be on leash at all times. These events are on the Ijams Visitor Center lawn. In case of inclement weather, a rain plan will be posted on the event page on the Ijams Calendar of Events and social media outlets. Tickets are $10 per person or $36 for a family four-pack. (Special ticket pricing of $15 per person for Terror in the Woods includes the haunted trail from FrightWorks.) Space is limited per screening. Purchasing tickets ahead of time is highly recommended. Walk-up tickets may not be available.

Lineup
Sept. 1 - Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG-13)
Sept. 22 - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (PG-13)
Oct. 6 - Sleepy Hollow (R)

https://www.ijams.org/movies-under-the-stars

OJO HERMANN (OF WIDESPREAD PANIC)
PRESENTED BY WUTK on Friday, September 1, at 8:00PM.

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

Opens September 1st, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
At the Birdhouse, nestled in the historic 4th and Gill Neighborhood in Knoxville

"I've poured my passion into these pictures, and I can't wait to share them with you all. As a token of my appreciation, every guest will receive a complimentary gift. And to make the evening even better, there will be a spread of hors d'oeuvres and wine for everyone to enjoy. I truly believe that visual storytelling has the power to connect us all, and I'm thrilled to have the chance to do so in the heart of our vibrant community. Your presence would mean a lot to me, and I'm looking forward to sharing this artistic journey with each and every one of you."

Tod Sheley is a knoxville based photographer known most for his reflections and architecture. Inspired by his years of traveling with his band and watching the streets of knoxville grow along with him, he brings an uplifting and inspiring perspective to the stories of people and places. Tod is also a father of two: Hannah and Neyland; a musician, a poet and you may even see him as the investigative photographer with Knoxville Ghost Tours. https://www.tsheleyphotography.com/

Taps & Tunes on The Corner
Friday, 9/1, 6pm on the WDVX Stage at Visit Knoxville with host Evie Andrus & The Friday Friends

https://www.facebook.com/daveeggar/

WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-544-1029, www.wdvx.com

Opens Fri Sep 1, 6-9 PM

Ester is an illustrator and multi disciplinary artist. She created the recent Southern Skies Festival poster and has worked with many local arts organizations here in Knoxville including Dogwood Arts, Rala and has a studio in West Fifth Studios. https://www.instagram.com/esther.sketch/

The Knoxville Community Darkroom, 126 Jennings Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: www.theknoxvillecommunitydarkroom.org