Calendar of Events

Spark 3rd Annual Fun Run & Roll
October 28th, 9:00AM at The Cove at Concord Park, 11808 S Northshore Drive,
Knoxville.

People of all ages and abilities are welcome! Come join us for our 3rd annual Fun Run & Roll while supporting a great cause!

Spark is a non-profit organization that connects people with disabilities across 24 counties in East Tennessee to assistive technology and services, such as adaptive devices, community outreach, and programming.

https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Knoxville/Spark3rdAnnualFunRunRoll

The Gallery is open on the First Friday of every month from 5-9pm as part of Downtown Knoxville’s First Friday Art Walk
FRIDAY, November 3, 5 - 9PM
FRIDAY, December 1, 5 - 9PM

The JORGELUCEROSTUDYCOLLECTION is a modest art library and ephemera archive assembled by Mexican-American artist and educator Jorge Lucero during his various teaching appointments across the American midwest. Most of the time the STUDYCOLLECTION is housed at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and it is open to the public once a week when classes are in session. Browsing, study, quiet reading, sitting, and open discussion is encouraged during a visit to the STUDYCOLLECTION.

The STUDYCOLLECTION is non-circulating. It is the primary mission of the STUDYCOLLECTION to be a forum for conviviality, especially over these unique items within this particular place and time, therefore its holdings are rarely lent individually. In 2017, the STUDYCOLLECTION was borrowed in its entirety by the University of North Texas for the duration of their Spring semester. The University of Tennessee is only the second institution or person to perform this gesture.

THEJORGELUCEROSTUDYCOLLECTION holds no special events other than the singular event of being open during its designated time each week. Visitors to the STUDYCOLLECTION have made reasonable suggestions about specific public events that could potentially increase the number of visitors and the visibility of the STUDYCOLLECTION (e.g. public readings, organized discussions, screenings or listening events, etc.). Although these suggestions are appreciated and understood as coinciding with other models of how similar spaces are normally participated in, the mission of the STUDYCOLLECTION is not necessarily to be consumed en masse or to provide purposeful entertainment of any sort. The staff of the STUDYCOLLECTION is perfectly at ease with nothing (or the appearance of nothing) happening during the open times of the STUDYCOLLECTION.

Lucero’s exhibition is presented by the UT Downtown Gallery in collaboration with the Tennessee Art Educators Association annual conference. Funding is generously provided by the Arts & Culture Alliance, Knox County, the Department of the Treasury, Tennessee Art Educators Association, the East Tennessee STEM Hub, and UTK co-sponsors from the Center for Enhancing Education in Mathematics and Sciences and the Department of Theory & Practice in Teacher Education.

Location: The UT Downtown Gallery, 106 S. Gay Street
Times: W-F: 11am - 6pm, Sat: 10am - 3pm
For more information: ewing@utk.edu | https://downtown.utk.edu

Reception on Fri Nov 3, 5-9 PM with artists
Artists also present Sat Nov 4, 1-6 PM. Other gallery hours by appointment: jeanhess@bellsouth.net or ebtaylorhulse@gmail.com

Jean Hess and Emily Taylor demonstrate a committed willingness to experiment, play and take risks in order to enchant and surprise you. Their visual vocabularies are highly personal yet show mutual sympathy: Using at-hand materials: Natural, recycled, damaged, re-worked; Imagery from nature; Floating and layering; Hesitations and back-tracks, erasures and re-thinking. These artist friends each follow threads and throughlines that, over time, demonstrate evidence of continuity and connection.

Jean Hess’ work can be seen in the Knoxville Museum of Art permanent collection and installed in the Knoxville Convention Center, and available at the KMA gift shop. Her studio in Fountain City is open by appointment: jeanhess@bellsouth.net. You will see a wider range of work including 3D box constructions, hanging mobiles of antique trinkets and jewelry, stitched tapestries of vintage and found fabrics, paintings and collages. Her on-line presence: www.jeanhess.com and http://kolajmagazine.com/artistdirectory/jean-hess

Emily Taylor’s studio is located in Bearden. She welcomes you on publicized Open Studio days [together with studio mates] or other times by appointment. Please join the mailing list. You can contact Emily at ebtaylorhulse@gmail.com. Paintings, drawings, constructions, installations, as well as small objects, prints and commissions. Her on-line presence: https://www.facebook.com/emilytaylorpaintings/ and Instagram @emilytaylor9515

Broadway Studios and Gallery, 1127 Broadway St, Knoxville, TN 37917. Hours: By appointment, or when the "open" sign is illuminated. Information: 865-556-8676, www.BroadwayStudiosAndGallery.com and www.facebook.com/broadwaystudiosandgallery/

Knoxville Children’s Theatre presents a live production of “Sense & Sensibility.” The play is based on the novel by Jane Austen and is one of the classic novels featured on the reading list for most high schools in the area (including Knox County Schools.) The play will be performed October 27th - November 12th, Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 1 PM, and Sundays at 3 PM.

In this adaption of the classic Jane Austen novel “Sense & Sensibility”, two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood find themselves bound by the trials of life and love. When unexpected misfortunes befall their family, the sisters endure passion and heartbreak while navigating the unforgiving social conventions of Regency England. “Sense and Sensibility” is an enthralling tale of romance, resilience, and the undying bond between sisters. The play features many of Austen’s unforgettable characters, including Willoughby, Fanny, Lucy, Edward, Colonel Brandon and more. The play is performed by 14 talented young actors and designed by 10 talented young designers from ages 9 to 17.

The show is directed by Academy Director Emily Helton. Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com

Spirits Within
The Historic Ramsey House invites you and your whole family to join us October 27th and 28th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 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!

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

The Museum will host a student-focused event; a day to step back in time enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of pioneer Southern Appalachian traditions and old-time demonstrations of the fall harvest season. The event will feature demonstrations from blacksmiths, spinners, weavers, basket makers, sawmillers, sheep shearers, broom makers, beekeepers, and dozens of other artisans. We’ll also have tons of activities, from spelling bees to storytelling.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM each day

2819 Andersonville Hwy., Clinton, TN 37716
https://wwwmuseumofappalachiaorg.ticketleap.com/fall-heritage-days-2023/

For the sixth year, Mabry-Hazen House will exhibit the darker history of Americans' experiences with death, burial, and Spiritualism during their immersive A Victorian Séance Experience. Séances occur every 20 minutes starting at 6:30 pm and ending at 10:30pm (Thurs-Sat) or 8:50pm(Sun). Guests select a specific date and time to reserve seats at the table. Each session is limited in size. We strongly recommended tickets be purchased in advance before your preferred time is sold out. All sitters must be age 10 or older.

Adult General Admission (18+): $25.00
Mabry-Hazen Member Admission*: $20.00
Youth General Admission (age 10-17): $15.00
*Become a Mabry-Hazen Member Today and Access Member Admission Prices
Get Seating Tickets! https://www.mabryhazen.com/seance

Additional fees may apply for tickets purchased online. To purchase tickets with a credit card over the phone or arrange for payment a different way, call the office at 865-522-8661 and ask for Whitney.

Dates & Times
• Thursday, October 26, 2023
o Séances: every 20 minutes from 6:30pm - 10:30pm
o House of Tarot: 6:00pm - 10:30pm
• Friday, October 27, 2023
o Séances: every 20 minutes from 6:30pm - 10:30pm
o House of Tarot: 6:00pm - 10:30pm
• Saturday, October 28, 2023
o Halloween Festival: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
o Séances: every 20 minutes from 6:30pm - 10:30pm
o House of Tarot: 2:00pm - 10:30pm
• Sunday, October 27, 2023
o Séances: every 20 minutes from 6:30pm - 8:50pm
o House of Tarot: 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Mabry-Hazen House, 1711 Dandridge Ave., Knoxville, TN 37915

Hours: Thursday 5-7 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 1 PM

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

October 26 - 28, 2023 | 8:00 pm - 10:00pm
Blount Mansion National Historic Landmark, 200 W. Hill Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902

Join us for a night of terror and intrigue on our Historically Haunting Halloween Tours! Explore Blount Mansion and learn about the chilling history of the Blount family, the city of Knoxville, and beyond! Let us be your ghastly guide to the afterlife as you encounter the dark and twisted corridors of the house where you'll hear tall tales of ghosts, spirits, and other supernatural phenomena that are prevalent throughout the hills of Appalachia. You may even have the chance to see some of the house's most eerie artifacts, including a Victorian hair wreath, a (possibly) possessed doll, and more. But beware! The spirits of the house are known to be restless, and they may just make an appearance during your tour. So be prepared for a night of terror and suspense as you explore the hallowed grounds of Blount Mansion. Tours are available on select nights in October; tickets are $10.00 and sell out quickly so book yours today on our Facebook page!

Tours will be conducted at:
Thursday - 8pm, 8:30pm, and 9pm.
Friday - 8pm, 8:30pm, 9pm, and 9:30pm
Saturday - 8pm, 8:30pm, 9pm, and 9:30pm.

Blount Mansion is owned and operated by the Blount Mansion Association, a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the unique history and value of the Blount Mansion National Historic Landmark and inspiring an appreciation of national, state, and local history through the site and the lives of those who lived and worked there. Blount Mansion was the home and capital of the first and only governor of the Southwest Territory, William Blount, his family, and the enslaved members of the household. William Blount was a signer of the U.S. Constitution and played a pivotal role in Tennessee becoming the sixteenth state.

https://www.facebook.com/blountmansion
www.blountmansion.org

Embrace the eerie excitement of Spooky Season with Ijams' spooktacular Hallo-Week! Prepare for illuminating night hikes, spine-tingling scary stories, and monster-themed workshops.

Attend the 1st Annual Scare Fair at Mead's Quarry on Saturday, October 28, featuring creepy creations from local artists, delectable delights from the G.I Taco food truck, a lively beer garden, and soul-stirring music. Then immerse yourself in the thrill of the Enchanted Forest.

Don't miss out on this ghoulishly good time! Explore our jam-packed Hallo-Week calendar of events, and secure your spot in the fun-filled festivities now!

10/24 • A Night of Haunted Tales with Smoky Mountain Storytellers
10/25 • Ijams After Dark: Hallo-week at Ijams
10/26 • Family Owl Prowl: Hallo-week at Ijams
10/28 • Monsters Made with Love
10/28 • Ijams Scare Fair at Mead's Quarry: Hallo-Week at Ijams
10/28 • Ijams Enchanted Forest: Hallo-week at Ijams
10/29 • Family Pumpkin Carving: Hallo-week at Ijams
10/29 • Self Care Sunday Yoga with Hope Irwin
10/29 • DIY Door Broom Workshop

https://www.ijams.org/calendar-of-events

A national exhibition examining the nation’s past responses to mental health and current approaches to care will be on display at UT Libraries this fall. The National Library of Medicine’s Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health exhibit will be in the Jack E. Reese Galleria on the first floor of Hodges Library.

The traveling exhibit provides a historical overview of how mental health policies have evolved from custodial forms of treatment such as commitments to asylums and mass incarcerations to more inclusive approaches aimed at protecting the rights of those with mental health conditions. The exhibit also highlights how physicians, advocates, families, and government agencies have contributed to shaping mental health policies.

UT Libraries’ goal for hosting the traveling exhibition is to spark conversations surrounding mental health and effective coping strategies among UT students, faculty, staff, and community members.

A book display featuring related reads on mental health will be viewable on the second floor of Hodges Library.

UT Libraries was selected as a location for the traveling exhibition through the efforts of librarians Melanie Dixson, Niki Cobb, Calantha Tillotson, and Paris Whalon.

https://volumes.lib.utk.edu/news/ut-libraries-to-host-national-exhibit-on-mental-health-care-and-custody/

On Friday October 20th the “Pinta”, a Replica of a Portuguese Caravel used by Columbus and many early explorers will open as a “floating museum” for dockside educational tours. The Ship will be docked at Calhoun’s on the River, 400 Neyland Dr, Knoxville, TN 37902 until her departure October 30th.

In 2005, the Pinta was Launched in Brazil after 3 years of Construction. The Ship was built by 8th Generation Portuguese Shipwrights using the same methods and hand tools that were used to build the original in the 15th Century. The Pinta was the first Ship to sight land on the famous voyage of discovery on October 12th, 1492.
Historians consider the “Caravel” the space shuttle of the 15th Century and was used as early as the 13th Century and into the 16th Century. The Caravel was mainly used as a typical trading vessel along the Mediterranean and African Coast before being used for Transatlantic Voyages to open up new trading routes all over the World.

The general public is invited to step back in time & explore the Pinta for self guided tours from the 20th-29th October from 9:00a-5:00p daily. No reservations are necessary. Tickets are purchased at the Ship and prices are $8.00 for Adults, $7.00 for Seniors/Military (65+), and $6.00 for Children (5 - 16). Children 4 and under are Free.
Teachers or organizations wishing to schedule a 30 minute guided tour with a crew member during the weekdays should go to www.ninapinta.org/tour/html. Group tours require a minimum of 15 people. Please call 251-293-4193 or email ninapintatour@gmail.com for any inquires.

https://www.facebook.com/events/3424875451097220/