Calendar of Events

Saturday, November 11th, 2023
10:00-4:00

Join us for a unique shopping experience as craftsmen from near and far gather on the grounds of the Historic Ramsey House to offer their creations for your holiday needs. From quilting to painting to handcrafted jewelry and more, you are certain to find the perfect gift or home decor item to make your Holiday gatherings even more special. This FREE event is great for the entire family. We will also offer onsite food, entertainment, great shopping and more!

More information and a Facebook Event page coming soon!

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

Holiday Handcrafters Festival at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
November 11 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Mark your calendars and prepare to immerse yourself in a delightful display of creativity at the Heritage Center for our annual Holiday Handcrafters Festival! This beloved event is more than just a shopping trip—it’s a cherished holiday tradition that perfectly ushers in the spirit of the Christmas season!

This year, our Handcrafters Fair is shaping up to be the biggest one yet! Showcasing the talents of more than 30 local artisans from the Smoky Mountain Region and beyond, we are proud to display a cornucopia of unique, handmade and handcrafted goods. Rest assured, there won’t be a single mass-produced item in sight!

We eagerly await your presence on Saturday, November 11th. Please remember, while the Fair itself is free to enter, we highly recommend bringing enough funds to indulge in the rich, diverse selection of crafts and goods. It’s an ideal opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts for loved ones, or to treat yourself to something special! Be a part of this vibrant community event and celebrate the unique charm of handcrafted goods with us!

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

There will be a raffle at 4:00pm to award a Jerry’s Gift Card! Showcasing a variety of artists including painters, sculptors, ceramicists, fiber artists, wood workers, digital media, and more.

Saturday, November 11, from 11:00am-5:00pm
Market to be held in the parking lot between Jerry’s Art-A-Rama and CMI.
Info: www.ctiptonart.com

OAKnox is hosting its 2nd Emerging Artists Talk & Exhibition
Saturday, November 11th at The Birdhouse. This year, we are partnering with The Birdhouse to pay 3 exhibiting artists a $100 honorarium. EATE is so special because artists get to present their work while engaging with an audience in an intimate conversational setting. The event was a pivotal moment for our emerging artists last year, and we’re excited to present it again!
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyqr1SNr-Nb/

The Sale is 10-6 and the Reception is 4-6.

Meet the artists, enjoy unique locally created arts, buy unique Holiday gifts, and enjoy refreshments and treats. We have new art by many of our returning artists and new ones also in our Gallery. The Gallery and Studios will be displaying the work of thirty-four artists and have the working studios of four artists open. The work will include fine art and gifts of drawings, fiber arts, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, pottery, stained and fused glass, and woodworking.

Join us as the artists of the Townsend Artisan Guild display locally created arts and gifts on Saturday, November 11 at the Gallery and Studios.

Townsend Artisan Guild Galley, Studios and Classroom
7719 East Lamar Alexander Parkway
Townsend, TN 37882

Townsend Artisan Guild, Holiday Sale and Reception
November 11, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Reception 4:00 - 6:00 PM)

Meet the artists, enjoy unique locally created arts, buy unique Holiday gifts, and enjoy refreshments and treats. We have new art by many of our returning artists and new ones also in our Gallery. The Gallery and Studios will be displaying the work of thirty-four artists and have the working studios of four artists open. The work will include fine art and gifts of drawings, fiber arts, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, pottery, stained and fused glass, and woodworking.

Townsend Artisan Guild Galley, Studios and Classroom
7719 East Lamar Alexander Parkway
Townsend, TN 37882
https://townsendartisanguild.org/

Come celebrate local poet Erin Elizabeth Smith and her new collection GHOST || ANIMAL on November 11, 2023 at 4 PM in our store.

https://www.unionavebooks.com/event/launch-event-featuring-erin-elizabeth-smith

November 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Grab your adult & join us for Kidstuff Live with David Bivens. With an outstanding background as a professional player and over 15 years of teaching experience, owner and teacher David Bivens brings both his passion and his expertise to The Bop Shop, helping you believe & achieve!

https://wdvx.com/event/kidstuff-live-11-11-david-bivens/

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

Delve into the intersection of creativity and identity at the McClung Museum's Family Fun Day on November 11! Explore art and photography through hands-on activities and crafts for families of all ages.

Learn about the the historical process of tintype photography with local artist Kelsey Dillow, craft with art teacher Hannah Fuller, watch an on-site demonstration of shell carving with multi-media artist Nancy Pheasant (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians), and explore the world of cartoon creation with Jakeli Swimmer (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians). Spanish tours available 1:30-2:30 p.m.

The event is free to attend, but tickets are limited. Register to claim your spot!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-fun-day-exploring-the-art-of-will-wilson-tickets-748624204147

McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture
1327 Circle Park Drive Knoxville, TN 37916

Interested in outdoor learning? Want to help your students fall in love with nature? Join us at UT Gardens for Grow, Teach, Knox, an outdoor learning symposium, on Saturday, November 11th from 9:30am-2:30pm. You'll hear from experts on gardening, composting, food and nutrition and more! This event is open to all educators, Pre-K through 12, as well as afterschool providers.
Register at the link here: https://utgardens.tennessee.edu/.../spec.../grow-teach-knox/

Scholarships are available to ECE and afterschool providers, please complete the scholarship application, located on the website by October 27th. KCHD is happy to host this event in partnership with UT Gardens, Beardsley Community Farm, Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum and Great Smokey Mountains Institute at Tremont.

https://www.facebook.com/events/3552488815037092

Join us for our 2nd Annual Free Community Health Event on Saturday, November 11th, a partnership with the Knoxville Area Urban League, featuring:

- Wellness information with Dr. Rocio Huet
- Heart health conversations with Dr. Emmanuel Isang
- Pharmacists will answer your questions about medications
- Stroke prevention - BE FAST
- Hand-only CPR
- Carotid Ultrasounds
- Explore job opportunities at UT Medical Center
- COPD lung screenings
- Blood pressure screenings
- Visceral fat measurements
- Call 865-305-4970 or email Twright@utmck.edu to schedule Well Child Visits and Adult Visits (adult patients with no established medical provider)
- Call 865-305-9753 to schedule mammogram appointment
https://www.facebook.com/events/1001619581119501/

Event by Sustainable Future Center
Vendors, food, music, kids activities! Free! 11 AM - 3 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/161209616736374/161209636736372/