Calendar of Events

Dreams, symbols, metaphors, and archetypes
Opens Oct 4, 5-9 PM

HoLa Hora Latina, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 112, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-335-3358, www.holahoralatina.org

Historic Downtown Clinton, along with Pearl City Holdings, is hosting a one-of-a-kind indoor Christmas pop up market every Thursday-Saturday in October, November, and December.
At 341 Market Street
https://www.historicdowntownclinton.org/about

The UAB October events are so good - it's scary. This month, join us for book club nights, author events, and more! Continue reading for a not-so-haunting selection of upcoming events!

Book Lovers Night
This event will take place on October 1 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Lakeshore Park. This is a free event.

Spooky Kids' Book Club
This event will take place on October 5 at 9:00am at our bookstore. This is a free event.

Ron Rash
This event will take place on October 4 at 6:00pm at East Tennessee History Center. This is a free event. Space is limited! RSVP to secure your spot.

Storytime Saturdays
This event will take place on October 5 at 11:00am at Lawson McGee Library. This is a free event.

Poetry Night
This event will take place on October 10 at 6:00pm at the bookstore. This is a free event. Please RSVP so we know to expect you!

Jared Sullivan
This event will take place on October 17 at 6:00pm at the East Tennessee History Center. This is a free event. Please RSVP so we know to expect you!

24 Tales: an Anthology Reading
This event will take place on October 27 at 3:00pm at the bookstore. This is a free event. Please RSVP so we know to expect you!

Clare Gilmore
This event will take place on October 29 at 6:00pm at the bookstore. This is a free event. Please RSVP so we know to expect you!

Union Ave Books, 517 Union Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-951-2180, www.unionavebooks.com

The "Crow Show!" -- starting October 1 and running through the month of October in the Ijams Visitor Center hallway art gallery. A wide variety of art celebrating crows and other corvids -- group show by members of A1LabArts artists' group.

https://www.a1labarts.com/

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

Big Fun Tuesday- End of Season Bash!
10/1 @ 5:00 PM
Join in the last Big Fun Tuesday celebration of the year with an AMBC Social Bike Ride, music from Steph Cabell, and tasty food from a local food truck on October 1 starting at 5pm!

Irvey's Giveback Fundraiser for Ijams
10/2 @ 1-9 PM
Enjoy a tasty treat at Irvey's Ice Cream in Kern's Food Hall to benefit Ijams Oct. 2!

Movies Under the Stars: SCREAM
10/4 @ 6 PM
Join Ijams and Central Cinema on October 4th for everyone's favorite fun filled horror film, Scream!

Evening Paddle
10/4 @ 6:00 PM
Get ready for a beautiful evening on the river under the setting sun!

10/5 • Early Morning Birding: Fall Migration
10/5 • Ijams Field Day: Botany for Beginners
10/5 • Creative Series: Paint at the Pond
10/5 • Fall Fungi ID: Beginner Workshop
10/6 • Sound Bath Meditation
10/6 • Self-Care Sunday Yoga
10/10 • Creative Series: Monsters Made with Love
10/10 • Pickin' on Nature Bluegrass Concert
10/11 • Evening Paddle

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

The Oak Ridge Art Center's Open Show is a juried mixed-media exhibition open to all artists. It is intended to showcase exceptional work produced throughout our region. Over $4,000 in awards are available. The 2024 juror will be David Underwood, Professor of Art and Director of Exhibitions at Carson­ Newman University.

Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tu-F 9-5, Sa-M 1-4. Information: 865-482-1441, www.oakridgeartcenter.org

Friday evening, September 27th will mark the 26th consecutive year that Maple Lane Farms will open its Corn Maze and other “agritainment” activities that include tractor-pulled hayrides (daytime and nighttime), pumpkin picking, inflatables for the kids, music, corn hole, food vendors, face painting, photo ops, sunflower fields, and other wholesome family fun to the public!

The Maze is located at 1126 Maple Lane in Greenback, just 14 miles south of Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport. The Maze is open weekends from September 27 through October 31. The Haunted Maze begins on weekends starting Friday night Oct 18. Opening hours are the following:

Friday 6pm to 10pm
Saturday 10am to 10pm
Sunday Noon to 6pm, Haunted Noon – 10pm
Haunted Maze Opens nightly, October 18-20, 25-27, 30, 31
Additional Features include: Barn Store Collectibles including Fall/Halloween Decorations, Straw Bales, Cornstalks
Variety of Food and Beverage Vendors
Evening campfires in the Maze Fairway near our Covered Party Tents
Private Parties via Tent Reservation with Fire Pit
Music
Face Painting, Old Time Photo Booth
Numerous Photo Ops, including the Sunflower Fields

Maple Lane Maze is an “authentic agritainment” venue operating since 1999. The farm’s offering continues to be an organic destination for families who love outside adventures mixed with the peacefulness of simply being together sitting around the fire pit and making memories. Many guests have described the farm as a “a fall tradition”. Yes, it is a place seeped deep in tradition. We hope you will join us to start your fall traditions here at Maple Lane Maze. Visit the farm’s website at www.TNMapleLaneFarms.com, Call 865-856-3511 or www.Facebook.com/tnmaplelanefarms/ www.Instagram.com/MapleLaneMaze/

Willkommen to Schulz Brau! Oktoberfest is our biggest festival of the year here at our Brewery and Biergarten! Meticulous planning goes into creating this special 2-week celebration of Bavarian culture. We proudly follow Munich traditions to offer our guests an authentic and fun experience. Prost!

BARREL-TAPPING CEREMONY
21.SEPT – 5AM-9AM
TICKET SALES TBA

https://knoxvilleoktoberfest.com/

Hola Hora Latina is proud to present Frutos Latinos, an art show competition celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and highlighting talented artists in our community. Local Hispanic/Latinx artists will showcase their artwork to celebrate their cultures and traditions. Top 3 winners will be announced at our gala event on September 17th.

For more information contact, enrique.cruz@holafestival.org

https://holahoralatina.org/current-exhibit/
https://www.facebook.com/share/cq3AHVaASuH33WFe/
HoLa Hora Latina: 865-335-3358

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tu-Sa 10-5, Su 1-5. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Clayton Center for the Arts proudly presents the solo exhibition of Latina portrait artist and Maryville College alumna Saray Taylor-Roman.

Join us for an unforgettable visual journey through movement, motherhood, and creativity as you explore evocative and award-winning portrait photography.

A reception celebrating Saray and her work will be held on Friday, October 4th from 5-8pm in the CCA Galleries.

On display for viewing M-F 9-5 and during special events at Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Information/tickets: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

Reception: September 6th / 5-8PM
October 4th / 5-8PM
Details TBA

Dogwood Arts, 123 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com

MAIN GALLERY
reception Sep. 6, 2024

A two-person show, You (Understood), featuring recent works by artists Angie To (Chattanooga, TN) and Christina Renfer Vogel (Chattanooga, TN) opens Tuesday, September 3 and will run through Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Curator: Brian R. Jobe.

https://www.christinarenfervogel.com/
https://www.angelatoart.com/

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