Calendar of Events

Art Exhibit at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church
Free and open to the public
When: Reception Friday, October 11, 2024, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Artist talks at 6:30 p.m.

Gallery hours:
9:30am - 4:30pm Monday through Thursday
9:00am – 1:00pm Sunday
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Gallery
2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918

The Three Dames
In the spirit of camaraderie and creativity, Linda Blair, Marcia Shelly and Cheryl Massey come together to exhibit their work. Blair said, “We each lean toward water media, which naturally allows our work to be a cohesive display.” They have exhibited throughout East Tennessee in venues including the Emporium, Plateau Art Gallery (Crossville), Tomato Head restaurants, Awaken Coffee, and Good Samaritan of Crossville.


Greg Howser
Greg Howser is attracted to the exquisiteness of creatures. His work serves as surrogates created from experiences growing up as a Southerner. He creates Märchen narratives about people, places and legends based on local, regional and personal lore. The subjects are anthropomorphic animals or the human form layered with symbolically rich objects commonly found in fairytales. Howser teaches at East Tennessee State University and Northeast State Community College. He is a board member of the Art Depot of Abingdon, Virginia and has exhibited throughout the United States. He has worked in private collections as well as public, international collections.

The Knoxville Community Band gives musicians of all experience levels the opportunity to perform in various concerts, including an outdoor concert series during the summer, other festivals and city events throughout the year playing an assortment of light classical, festive and marching pieces. The band meets in the band room at Northwest Middle School at 7 p.m. every Tuesday night.

This concert will be the first welcoming the new Band Director, Ron Rogers. To learn more about Ron, the band or see past concerts and upcoming concerts, please visit their website www.knoxvillecommunityband.com

All our concerts are free admission, bring your family and friends!!

Fall Concert
October 6th, 3:00 PM
Bearden Middle School, 1000 Francis Rd., Knoxville

MJ Lenderman & The Wind: Manning Fireworks Tour, Sunday, October 6, 7:30 PM at the Bijou Theatre.

Tickets at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B0060DB02A387A9

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

Sunday, October 6 at 7 pm

Martin Harley is a British singer-songwriter and slide guitarist focused on acoustic blues. Harley has been making music and touring the world for over two decades exploring roots, blues and slide guitar in a style The Guardian referred to as ‘Spellbinding.’ Harley has released eight albums to date, four recorded on home soil and four in Texas and Nashville. He has collaborated with Daniel Kimbro and Sam Lewis since 2014.

https://www.martinharley.com/

$20 at the door, $15 General Audience Advance, $14 JCA members, students & seniors 65+
Tickets available at TicketLeap (https://jubilee-community-arts.ticketleap.com), by mail or at the door 30 minutes prior to show.

Evening Under the Stars is coming up on Sunday, October 6, at the beautiful home of Ms. Sherri Lee on the banks of the Tennessee River. Attendees at our biggest fundraiser of the year enjoy cocktail hour in the gardens and a delicious dinner courtesy of By the Tracks Catering, then dance the night away to the swinging sound of the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra.

Reserve your seats for this enchanting fall event by September 23!
https://knoxville-jazz-orchestra.monkeypod.io/give/evening-under-the-stars

Conversations on Race invites you to an afternoon with Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward on Sunday, October 6.

Rev. Dr. Heyward is a theologian, Episcopal priest and author of many works, including "The 7 Deadly Sins of White Christian Nationalism: A Call to Action."

Reservations are not required but encouraged. To RSVP, please email conversationsonraceknox@gmail.com

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Get ready for a spine-tingling evening under the stars at Old Gray Cemetery on Saturday, October 5, from 6:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Join SouthEast Horror and XUL Beer for a screening of John Carpenter's classic horror film Halloween amidst the eerie beauty of one of Knoxville's oldest cemeteries.
The event, perfect for ages 15 and up, promises to be a night of chills and thrills among ancient tombstones, with a portion of the proceeds going towards cemetery preservation. Your $35 ticket includes:
• A screening of Halloween
• Popcorn and a drink
• A sweet treat from Wicked Whisk's Slasher Sweet
• Entry into a raffle for horror memorabilia, tickets to haunted attractions, and horror conventions

Adding to the spooky atmosphere, Michael Myers cosplayers and the iconic 1978 Ford LTD Station Wagon replica from the original Halloween will be on-site for photo ops. XUL Beer will also be selling drinks for $7, with a portion of the sales supporting Old Gray Cemetery. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enjoy a horror classic in a truly chilling setting. Grab your tickets now, and prepare for a night of scares while supporting a good cause! Refunds available up to 7 days before the event (Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable).

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinema-in-the-cemetery-halloween-tickets-1006398203117

Sunday, October 6, 2024
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Lecture & Discussion, Special Event
Age Group: Elementary Age, Teens, Adults
Registration for this event will close on October 4, 2024 @ 2:30pm.

Harken back to the year 1982 with us! Join Laura Still for a walking tour and scavenger hunt in World's Fair Park. This tour is fun for all ages, but it definitely has kids in mind. You'll learn fun facts about the theme of the 1982 Exposition, the everyday wonders that were introduced there, and see how structures from the golden age of Knoxville's industrial revolution were transformed into the site of the biggest party Knoxville ever hosted. Meet at the base of the Sunsphere at 2:30 pm on Sunday, October 6 and be prepared to wander through the park to find remnants of the legacy of the fair and more!

https://www.knoxcountylibrary.org/event/walking-tour-and-scavenger-hunt-1982-worlds-fair-27789

The 9th annual Tennessee Medieval Faire invites you to travel back in time to the High Middle Ages (circa 1194 AD) to Live the Age of Chivalry with Robin Hood. The festival will open on October 5 and run for three consecutive weekends on Saturdays and Sundays. This outdoor, interactive, family-friendly, entertainment-oriented, special event will spring to life in Harriman, just west of Knoxville.

“The Sheriff of Nottingham is throwing a grand Faire to impress the evil Prince John and to win Lady Marian’s heart,” said Lars Paulson, general manager emeritus. “The Sheriff has also invited Robin Hood and his merry friends to the festivities to lure them in for capture. But who will be the mouse and who will be the cheese? Come and see!”

Patrons are encouraged to come to the festival with a sense of play. Wearing a medieval costume is optional, but patrons can enter the costume contest to win a prize. Patrons are also encouraged to share a talent in the Gong Show or to get knighted after a Chess Match. For the more romantic, folk dancing and speed courting are available. There will also be unicorn photo opportunities, axe-throwing, corn hole, giant chess, steel drum, and other games.

Throughout the eight-acre medieval village, professional acts will seek to entertain. Tournaments of skill will include The Royal Joust by Equus Nobilis and Human Combat Chess by the interactive street characters. Demonstrating circus talents will be aerialist, The Mandy Circus (new) (Oct 5-6); The Flaming Ginger (Oct 12-13, 19-20); and award-winning teen juggler, The Amazing Atticus (new). Back by popular demand will be interactive comedy trio, The Tortuga Twins; and Middle Eastern dance will be showcased by Tanasi Fusion (Oct 12-13) and Misfit Gypsies (Oct 19-20).

Patrons can feel transported by Celtic, pirate, and folk music by The CrossJacks, Kris Colt-The Black Rose, Estaban Diego of Landloch’d, Cory Whipple, Timothy Russell, Catalina the harpist, and Bravura Music Academy. Costumed street characters will also seek to entertain in the Tales of Robin Hood, The Sheriff’s Follies, Throw Me a Line, Chester the Heroic Little Pig, and Sherwood School. Interacting with these costumed street characters is also encouraged. Please visit the website for entertainment details: https://tmfaire.com/medieval-faire-entertainment/. Schedules will be available online before opening and at the festival entrance.

Adding to the festivities will be a variety of juried craft vendors, selling costumes, accessories, and gifts. Food will be available for purchase, including turkey legs, BBQ, loaded nachos, loaded baked potatoes, and desserts. Hot and cold beverages will also be available, including beer for adults ages 21 or older with a valid photo ID. Vendors are independent businesses and accept cash and credit.

The Tennessee Medieval Faire will be open rain or shine. The dates are October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 2024. Hours are 11am-6pm ET. The festival is located at 550 Fiske Road, Harriman, TN. Free field parking is provided, with handicap parking available near the entrance. The grounds consist of semi-rugged terrain with grass and some topography. Admission prices include all taxes and fees and are $20 for ages 13 and up, $10 for ages 5 to 12, and free for ages 4 and under. Tickets may be purchased online at https://tmfaire.com/tickets/ or on festival days at the ticket house for cash or credit. There will be no ATM onsite, so patrons are encouraged to bring cash for purchases, tips, and convenience and to purchase festival beverage tickets (online and at the festival). For more information, please visit https://tmfaire.com/, sign up for the e-newsletter for information and ticket discounts, and like and follow the Tennessee Medieval Faire / Tennessee Pirate Fest / Darkhorse Entertainment on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562198558178

You are invited to the 38th Annual Newport Harvest Street Festival!

Join us in Downtown Newport on the first weekend of October, October 5 and 6, for the renowned Newport Harvest Street Festival! Experience beloved traditions like arts and crafts, regional cuisine, beauty pageants, historic demonstrations rides & games. Since its inception in 1986 as part of the “Tennessee Homecoming” celebrations, the festival has evolved under the guidance of the Cocke County Partnership Chamber of Commerce. Today, it features hundreds of vendors, live entertainment, and attractions like Kiddie Land. Don’t miss out on kicking off the harvest season in the Great Smoky Mountains – join us for a weekend of fun!

https://newportcockecountychamber.com/events/newport-harvest-street-festival/

An exhibition celebrating Southern Appalachian artists and authors. Opening reception will take place on First Friday Oct 4th, 6-9pm.

The First Friday event will also host 8 open artist studios, poetry readings by Chelsie Nunn and Jazmin Witherspoon, and live printing with Relay Ridge merch. The exhibition will be up October 4th - November 8th, 2024, on view during public events or by appointment.

Relay Ridge, 4124 McKinley St, Knoxville. https://relayridge.org/ and https://www.instagram.com/relay_ridge/

No Tricks; just treats as we kick off the Halloween season with the second annual "Haunted Art Show" curated by Esther Sitver. Join us if you dare for a collaborative exhibition of creepy, eerie, spine-tingling, and all around haunted art pieces from multiple local artists. Come one come all to this family friendly event!

Opens October 4th 6pm-8pm

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