Calendar of Events

The Winter Farmers' Market by Nourish Knoxville will be here to spice up your winter starting December 2, outdoors in the heart of downtown Knoxville.

Every Saturday, January 20 - March 30 (10 am - 2 pm)

https://www.nourishknoxville.org/winter-market/

Join us for a celebration of all things winter at Barrelhouse Knoxville's Ullr Fest!
Jan 20th and 21st from 12 PM to 6 PM.
Performances by The Crossjack, live from 1 PM to 4 PM on both days.
Til Ragnarok both days 12 PM to 6 PM
Tarot Readings by Lady Moon.
Explore an array of unique vendors
Be enthralled by the vibrant spirit of our Ren faire guests!
We will have food specials featuring our special boar shoulder dish
Plus, don't miss the chance to try our 6 new meads, including Spicy Ginger, Toasted Praline Coffee, Guava, Salted Caramel, Lychee, and Speculoos Cookie.
Complete the mead tasting challenge in 2 days and enter to win a custom axe!
Drawing on Sunday at 5 PM. Let's toast to winter's magic at Ullr Fest!https://www.facebook.com/events/1362984910996457/

January 20, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$15 – $35

Celebrating two decades of keeping American traditional circus alive, the legendary Bindlestiff Family Cirkus brings its diverse roster of the world’s finest circus, sideshow, vaudeville, and variety talent to (venue) on (date) at (time). Tickets are on sale now.

Since 1995, BINDLESTIFF FAMILY CIRKUS co-founders Stephanie Monseu and Keith Nelson have traveled the world, bringing a unique hybrid of vaudeville, circus and sideshow spectacle to theaters, clubs, colleges, and festivals. An evening of jugglers, acrobats, contortionists, plate spinning, sword swallowing, brain twisters and other risk-taking feats set to live music, combine to create an interactive evening of fun for the entire family.

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

Put your nature knowledge to the test during Nature Nerd Trivia at Ijams on Jan. 20! With categories like Call of the Wild (an audio round!), Raunchy Rituals (animal courtship and mating, but make it HILARIOUS), and more, you're sure to be in for a nerdy night of fun.

Plus, win great prizes like adventures at Ijams for up to 10 people!
1st Place - Choice of 1-Hour Animal Encounter OR Private Kayaking Trip
2nd Place - Public Education Program Voucher
3rd Place - 30-Min. Animal Encounter

Secure your spot now; seats are limited!
https://www.ijams.org/event-details/nature-nerd-trivia-2

January 20 at 8 pm

The New Beckham County Ramblers were founded in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest in Morehead, Kentucky. They are named to honor the only county ever abolished by the state of Kentucky. Drawing influence from old-time music, bluegrass, and delta blues, the New Beckham County Ramblers are rooted in the musical traditions of eastern Kentucky and central Appalachia.

The band includes Nathan Kiser (fiddle), Steven Middleton (banjo, harmonica & vocals), Scott Rucker (mandolin & guitar) and Melissa Caskey (upright bass). Nathan Kiser holds an affiliation with the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music at Morehead State University and have been involved in workshops and performances across the region, including the PBS series Song of the Mountains and Red Barn Radio. Steven Middleton is also affiliated with Morehead State and is a documentary film maker whose work focuses on Appalachia. Scott Rucker is an accomplished old time mandolin player who most recently led courses at the Allegheny Echoes summer camp. Melissa Caskey is a veteran of the successful indie folk band The Woodsheep.

Tickets available at TicketLeap, by mail or at the door 30 minutes prior to show
$20 at the door, $15 General Audience Advance, $14 JCA members, students & seniors 65+

Jubilee Community Arts at the Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. Tickets: https://jubilee-community-arts.ticketleap.com. Information: 865-522-5851, www.jubileearts.org

Nothing is more refreshing than a winter hike at the 260-acre UT Arboretum
in Oak Ridge. The UT Arboretum Society will hold a Third Saturday Hike on
Saturday, January 20th at the UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge. Enjoy the forests and
trails in this lovely, wooded setting. Located at 901 South Illinois Avenue in Oak
Ridge, everyone is welcome to participate in this FREE guided hike which will
begin at 9:00 a.m.

Newcomers as well as previous participants are invited to join the hike. The
hikes have been a staple of the UT Arboretum and UT Arboretum Society for over
15 years. This is a great opportunity to “walk off” the holiday celebrations and get
outside for some fresh air and exercise.

Join the hike that begins outside the UT Arboretum Visitors Center.
The group will then leave for a guided hike that will be around two miles. The
Visitors Center will not be open but portable restrooms are available in the parking
lot area.
Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather and boots or good
shoes for outdoor walking. We aim for this hike to be suitable for all, but the
difficulty level of the hike is dependent on individual fitness. Be sure to bring a
water bottle to stay hydrated as you hike. No pets, please. Due to ongoing research
projects on our grounds, we are unable to allow pets.

www.utarboretumsociety.org

PROJECT SPACE
special reception Jan. 19, 2024
https://tristararts.org/the-gallery/f/one-solitude-speaking

Tri-Star Arts at Candoro Marble Building, 4450 Candora Drive, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Tu-Sa 11-5. Information: https://tristararts.org/visit

1/19 • Family Owl Prowl
1/20 • Winter Birding
1/20 • Nature Nerd Trivia
1/21 • Self-Care Sunday Yoga with Hope Irwin
1/21 • East Tennessee Bluegrass Association Monthly Jam

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6; grounds and trails open daily from 8 AM - dusk. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Grab a drink and shop for books at Hi-Wire Brewing’s Book Fair Jan. 16-23. Knox County Friends of the Library provides the books and Hi-Wire will provide the beer! Hi-Wire will donate all book fair proceeds to Friends of the Library.

Located at 2020 Barber Street in South Knoxville, Hi-Wire is a family-friendly taproom that’s open Monday-Wednesday from 3-10 pm, Thursday & Friday from 3 pm-12 am, Saturday from 12 pm-12 am, and Sunday 12-9 pm

https://hiwirebrewing.com/knoxville/

Scratchboards and more fine art by Judy Lavoie
Also featuring scratchboards by some of her students.
website: https://judylavoieart.com

Opening reception Jan 14, 2-4 PM

Rarity Bay Art Gallery, Community Activity Center, 150 Rarity Bay Pkwy, Vonore, TN

Join us on Saturday, January 13th for the Exhibition Reception of Gary White and Nyasha Madamombe. Curated by LaKesha Lee, Gary and Nyasha's Sculpture and Painting Exhibition will be on display at The Bottom from January 13th to January 31st. Learn more about both artists and their work at https://www.thebottomknox.com/events-1/sculptures-and-paintings-by-gary-white-and-nyasha-madamombe.

Gary White's work pays homage to the past while celebrating the present. Histories, lifeways, ancestors, folklore, and tribal traditions all influence his artwork. An interdisciplinary artist, Nyasha Madamombe combines tradition and technology to tell the untold story of the collective African experience. Moving between disciplines allows her to examine and spotlight issues related to collective memory, tradition, the spiritual, and the contemporary.

The McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture is excited to announce the special exhibition, Coming into View: Oil Paintings from the Permanent Collection. The exhibition will feature several artworks never before displayed to the public alongside pieces that have been the focus of recent research.

Aligned with the museum’s newly implemented strategic plan, this exhibition underscores the significance of the museum’s ongoing collaboration with students, the university, and external partners. Coming into View explores three key themes—student research, collaboration, and coursework—providing an insider’s perspective on the research efforts conducted behind the scenes on the museum’s permanent collection.

Featuring both beloved “fan favorites” and previously unseen works, the exhibition spotlights paintings central to coursework, internships, and student research projects at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Beyond a mere display of art, Coming into View demonstrates the integral role of students, faculty, and the campus community in deepening the museum’s understanding of its collections.

The exhibition also provides a peek behind the metaphorical museum curtain into the importance of conservation of the museum’s permanent collection. Learn more about the exhibition and stay up to date with exhibition-related programming by visiting https://tiny.utk.edu/ComingIntoView.

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Dr on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-2144. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday 12–4 p.m. https://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu