Calendar of Events

Make plans to be with us on Friday, October 6 at 7 PM as we welcome back Appalachian Road Show to the Heritage Center stage! Appalachian Road Show is a visionary acoustic ensemble, bringing new-generation interpretations of traditional Americana, bluegrass and folk songs, as well as offering innovative original music, all presented with a common thread tied directly to the heart of the Appalachian regions of the United States.

GRAMMY-nominated banjoist Barry Abernathy, joins forces with GRAMMY-winning fiddler Jim Van Cleve, fresh off of his recent stint touring with multi-platinum country artist Josh Turner, as well as esteemed vocalist and mandolinist Darrell Webb, who has recorded and toured with Dolly Parton and Rhonda Vincent, among many others. The group also includes 26-year-old “old soul” guitarist Zeb Snyder, whose fierce and versatile playing recalls Doc Watson and Norman Blake as readily as it does Duane Allman and Stevie Ray Vaughn.

Come see firsthand why Appalachian Road Show is a nominee for the 2023 International Bluegrass Music Awards Entertainers of the Year! Tickets are $30 per person for member of the Heritage Center and $35 per person for the general public.

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, 123 Cromwell Dr, Townsend, TN 37882. Hours: M-Sa 10-5, Su 12-5. Information: 865-448-0044, www.gsmheritagecenter.org

Friday, October 6, from 6-8 Awaken Coffee will host an opening reception for artist Kathy Frankford.

Kathy is a self-taught artist who paints in the style of art called Fauvism. Les Fauves were a group of early 20th-century modern artists whose works emphasized painterly qualities and strong color over the representational or realistic values retained by Impressionism.

Please join us for some amazing art, light refreshments, and of course great coffee!

Awaken Coffee, 125 W Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Open daily. Information: 865-951-0427, www.instagram.com/awaken_coffee or www.facebook.com/awakencoffeeoldcity/

Tri-Star Arts presents ONE NIGHT ONLY - a special performance by Sarah Saturday of Gardening, Not Architecture (Nashville) and art installation by Wesley Roden (Knoxville) on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 5:00—8:00 pm (Gardening, Not Architecture concert begins at 7:00 pm, both artists in attendance).

The address is 4450 Candora Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920 and admission is free of charge.
Listen to Gardening, Not Architecture here: https://gardeningnotarchitecture.bandcamp.com/album/voyage

Art exhibitions by Michelle Grabner (Milwaukee, WI/Chicago, IL), Griffin Allman (Knoxville), and Jason Sheridan Brown (Knoxville) remain on view.

Follow Tri-Star Arts on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
#TRISTARARTS
www.tristararts.org

We are excited to invite you to an upcoming event that promises to be a night of inspiration and creativity. YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley is proud to host our First Friday Event on Friday, October 6th, 2023, showcasing the remarkable talents of our very own Keys of Hope Residents.

Time: 5pm – 7pm
Location: YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley, 420 W. Clinch Ave, Knoxville, 37902

The Keys of Hope Residents have been diligently working on their artistic expressions, and we are thrilled to provide them with a platform to share their talents with the community. This event will not only be a celebration of art but also an opportunity to support these individuals in their journey towards self-sufficiency and empowerment.

Highlights of the evening will include:

1. **Art Gallery**: A curated display of paintings, sculptures, and various art forms created by the talented Keys of Hope Residents. You will have the chance to view and purchase their artwork, supporting their artistic endeavors directly.

2. **Meet the Artists**: Engage in meaningful conversations with the artists themselves. Learn about their experiences, the stories behind their creations, and the impact of the YWCA's Keys of Hope program on their lives.

3. **Community Engagement**: Connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for art and social change. This event is an opportunity to network and build relationships within our vibrant community.

We believe that art has the power to transform lives, and your attendance at this event will make a meaningful difference in the lives of these talented individuals. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you and hope to see you there. Together, we can make a positive impact in the lives of our Keys of Hope Residents and celebrate their artistic achievements.

865-523-6126 or lhubbard@ywcaknox.com

First Friday event featuring the work of CC McBride, Oct 06, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the
Birdhouse Neighborhood Center, 800 N 4th Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917.

Come out to the Birdhouse Neighborhood Center on Friday for this FREE First Friday event, featuring the artistry of local artist CC McBride! This series by CC McBride exhibits images of luck, represented by animals and plants. The playful paintings highlight the enjoyment that can be overlooked in daily life.

Snacks and drinks will be available.

This exhibit will continue to be available at the Birdhouse throughout October.

https://www.fourthandgill.org/event-details-registration/first-friday-feat-cc-mcbride

6-7 PM

Welcome to the rollicking world of The New Johns Creek Grass, where the echoes of bluegrass tradition meet the fresh breeze of innovation. Hailing from the hills of Appalachia, this vibrant ensemble has been entertaining folks in the southeast U.S. for years. If you need live music for your next event, NJCG is sure to put on a spectacular show!

WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

https://wdvx.com/event/taps-tunes-on-the-corner-10-6-new-johns-creek-grass/

Opens 6-9 PM on Fri Oct 6
https://www.instagram.com/knoxdarkroom

The Knoxville Community Darkroom is a photography community and shared space to develop and print film in Knoxville, TN.
https://linktr.ee/knoxdark
https://www.facebook.com/knoxdarkroom/

WordPlayers to produce Lauren Gunderson’s masterful and illuminating work, Silent Sky. Show dates of October 5, 6, 12, and 13 at 7:30pm, and October 8 and 15 at 2:30pm, in the auditorium of Erin Presbyterian Church, located at 200 Lockett Rd. Knoxville.

Though it is not a “church activity,” the WordPlayers will use the lovely, intimate auditorium of Erin Presbyterian Church in Bearden to produce an evening of theatrical magic with Lauren Gunderson’s Silent Sky .Tickets on sale now at www.wordplayers.org, and available at the door while seats last.

The true story of 19th century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries, when women’s ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them. Social progress, like scientific progress, can be hard to see when one is trapped among earthly complications; Henrietta and her female peers believe in both, and their dedication changed the way we understand both the heavens and the earth.

“…sheer magic [is] in Lauren Gunderson’s SILENT SKY. …Gunderson [writes] economically and with bursts of smart, infectious humor."-San Francisco Chronicle

“Lauren Gunderson’s luminously beautiful play SILENT SKY is an intellectual epic told on an intimate scale.Bottom line: Heavenly.”-Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The WordPlayers, 865-539-2490
Website: wordplayers.org
Facebook: The WordPlayers
Twitter: @wordplayers
Instagram: wordplayers

Cherokee basketry and Southern Appalachian basket styles are on display now at Pellissippi State Community College’s Strawberry Plains Campus. The “All the Eggs in One Basket” exhibit curated by Art Professor Jeffrey Lockett is free and open to the public through the college’s Appalachian Heritage Project, which is housed in the Strawberry Plains Campus Library. Funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Appalachian Heritage Project serves as a repository for regional literature, history and folklore and includes programming including exhibits, lectures and workshops. “Abundant river cane in the Southern Appalachians contributes to its widespread use in weaving and basketry,” Lockett said. “The known works of the 17th century Cherokee Indians introduced the unique combination of materials and weave patterns using this cane.”

In the 18th and 19th centuries, storage baskets were used for daily needs such as harvesting, transportation and food preparation, Lockett added. However, as mountain tourism and markets for mountain crafts grew into the 20th century, Cherokee basket makers responded by producing baskets for the tourist trade. Most baskets on display in the "All the Eggs in One Basket” exhibit were made by Jimmy Lawrence of Clinton, Tennessee. Lawrence, born in 1937 in Abington, Virginia, is a Virginia Tech-educated mechanical engineer with a lifelong fascination with Appalachian crafts. He and his wife, Gail, have a regionally known collection of Southern folk art, crafts and utilitarian ware at their home.

“Jimmy says his curiosity for Southern crafts together with his engineering background has allowed him to approach basketmaking and weaving as an artform as well as an achievement in engineering,” said Lockett, who named the exhibit in honor of the variety of Lawrence’s traditional egg baskets that are on display. "Jimmy takes traditional Appalachian styles as well as Cherokee weaving traditions and varies the materials to include slippery elm bark, native cane and white oak.” All works in the exhibit are from the collections of Lawrence or Lockett. The Strawberry Plains Campus Library is open 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday.

Pellissippi State | 865.694.6638 | marketing@pstcc.edu | www.pstcc.edu

The Tennessee Artist’s Association is holding its Annual Members Juried Art Show at the Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Rd., Knoxville, 37918. A gala reception will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, and refreshments will be available. Fountain City Art Center regular hours are Tuesday- Thursday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

More than 40 artists and over 100 pieces of artwork will be represented at the show. Prizes include Best of Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place, & 3rd Place in various categories, including Portraiture, Figurative & Animals; Abstract, including 3-D & Collage; Landscapes, including Seascapes & Streetscapes; Flowers & Still Life; and Emerging Artists will be featured.

Juror is Michael C. Berry, a working artist and professor of art at UT. Berry is known for his dynamic urban compositions that bend and twist the cityscapes that have become his unique style. Berry was the 2007 Dogwood Arts Festival Limited Edition Print Artist and has earned various awards and recognitions over the years.

TAA is celebrating 51 years as the area’s oldest member supported arts organization. TAA members work in many different genres of art and types of media and at various levels of ability. TAA seeks to be inclusive of all members and encourages active participation in shows and events.

Tennessee Artists Association meets monthly at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6500 Northshore Dr., Knoxville. TAA - A place to learn and grow as an artist. Monthly programs of TAA include practical art demonstrations, discussions, and opportunities for individual artists to get involved in learning, community and shows More on the Tennessee Artist’s Association can be found on the web at https://tnartists.org, on Instagram at @tn_artists, and on Facebook at TNArtistsAssociation.

Faith Yared is an artist and undergraduate student who uses acrylic and water-based mediums to make narratives of worlds with people in their everyday lives. For this exhibition, Faith planned to really challenge herself by making a set of paintings that related to each other, forming together to make one complete narrative. She truly wanted to embrace the complexity of storytelling in her rendition of these paintings.

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

New Work by Beth Meadows and Mike Berry
at The Maker Exchange, 710 Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN
Opening Reception Thursday, October 5, 5-8 pm
Show runs September 30- December 10, 2023

The Richness of Life is a joint exhibition of new paintings and cutouts.

Gallery is open 24/7, however...
• Sometimes the Maker Exchange holds events in the gallery space. Call ahead to check for any events that would affect normal hours (865) 522-2800 ext. 7
• On the night of the opening, artists I will have smaller items for sale

https://bethmeadows.com/
http://www.mikecberry.com/
https://www.makerexchangeknox.com/