Calendar of Events

Knoxville’s First Annual steamroller print event will take place Sat/Sun 9:30am-5pm

In collaboration with Knox Small Press Fest, 24 Knoxville artists have signed up to carve big woodblocks and print them with a steamroller! Come have a looksee at what it's like to print huge woodcuts outside with a great community of printmakers. More details can be found on http://relayridge.org under Events or at http://printmakersanonymous.com

Want to volunteer and learn about printing big prints? Just email printanonknox@gmail.com if you’re interested in helping out!

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

The Maker Market events will be conducted from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Saturdays, April 13, May 11, June 8, September 14, October 12, and November 30 (Small Business Saturday).

Featuring artists/makers selling original, handmade products or artwork (painting, photography, candles, prints, stained glass, pottery, etc.).

Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Clinton, TN. Hours: M-Sa 10-6, Su 1-5. Information: 865-494-9854, www.appalachianarts.net

Knox Makers is preparing for our fall market - and for the first time, it will be a night market! It's to be on Saturday, October 12 from 5PM - 9PM. We're expecting about sixty vendors, all of whom will be local folks selling their own handmade arts and fine crafts. We'll have a couple of food trucks onsite, offering tours of the workshop, inviting the public to judge our lamp-making contest, and fighting small combat robots in our KILLSWITCH arena. Free parking will be provided!

https://knoxmakers.org

Storytelling has been a part of human history since the beginning of time, and the Appalachian HorrorFest, produced by Small Raven Media, continues that tradition with a night of bloodcurdling tales. The Appalachian Mountains, known for their eerie and mysterious stories, serve as the perfect backdrop for this unique event. Whether these stories are rooted in truth or simply crafted to keep children in line, they continue to fascinate and frighten.

At Appalachian HorrorFest, you’ll feel like you’re sitting on an old front porch, listening to your granddad pass down spooky stories he heard from his own grandad. Talented storytellers will weave haunting tales from both near and far, making it an evening of global and local folklore.
Gather your friends and family, slow down, turn off your phone, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of world-class storytelling, music, and more. If you love a good scary story, this event is for you! Don’t miss it on October 12, 2024, at Central Cinema in Knoxville.

https://appalachianhorrorfest.com/

October 12 Workshop
Insights and exercises on how dialogue, images, and setting work together in writing for film by an award-winning screenwriter, with Gerald Wood.

We say and believe that film is a visual medium, but images are equally essential in all our writing: from poetry to the theater. How do we use images differently when we write for the screen? And how do those changes influence the dialogue in movies?

In this workshop, first we will focus on how radically expressive images are in film. We will briefly discuss how Appalachia, for example, is represented in the movies. But our exercise will focus on how writers can suggest the mood and even ideas in the physical place we want to represent. We will practice making a setting “talk” in different ways through visuals.

Less obvious but equally valuable is how visuals require a unique use of language in film. Our second exercise will be to demonstrate how dialogue is given nuance and complexity by visual contexts like close-up, reaction, and POV shots. We also will see that—for good or ill—in film a visual can make speech redundant, even unnecessary.

As we have time, we will also consider the implications of trying to influence the director and cinematographer to follow our suggestions about camera distances and angles, even action beyond the frame.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Central United Methodist Church, 201 3rd Avenue
https://knoxvillewritersguild.org

Marble Springs State Historic Site, in partnership with the University of Tennessee Physics and Astronomy Department, will host a Stargazing Night on Saturday, October 12th, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public.

Event Highlights: Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the night sky with telescopes provided by UT’s Physics and Astronomy Department. Visitors can expect to see constellations, planets, and possibly a meteor shower, guided by expert astronomers.

What to Bring: Participants are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for comfort while observing the night sky.

Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN
Free and open to all ages
Note: The event is weather-dependent. Updates will be shared via Marble Springs’ social media channels.

(865)573-5508 or www.marblesprings.net

Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, From the original by Frederick Knott

A masterclass in suspense, “Dial M for Murder” is a riveting stage thriller that weaves a web of deceit and suspense as ex-tennis pro Tony Wendice meticulously plans the perfect murder of his unfaithful wife, Margot. With each twist and turn, you will be drawn deeper and deeper into a plot filled with betrayal, manipulation, and unexpected revelations. As tensions mount and secrets unravel, true motives are laid bare, while audiences are kept guessing and on the edge of their seats until the final, electrifying climax.

GENERAL AUDIENCES
https://www.orplayhouse.com/

Join Cattywampus Puppet Council and One World Circus/Dragonfly Aerial Arts Oct 11 & 13 for a spectacle of giant puppets, circus, theater, marching bands, and dancing on the side of buildings. Solastalgia tells a story of what’s happening in our lives, right here, right now. The journey moves from the World’s Fair Park Amphitheater, to the Festival Lawn, to the walls of The Tennessean Hotel in an exploration of grief, hope and connection in these times of escalating climate chaos and social/economic instability. Solastalgia ignites our collective imagination as we find ourselves and our communities at vital decision-making points that will impact generations to come.

Promo video: https://f.io/AzsKtvJ3

Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7-9pm
Tennessee Amphitheater @ World's Fair Park

Both performances are free and open to all ages. Tickets are free — donations are encouraged. You can reserve your tickets at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/1d6e01da-4089-44ea-bc57-e2fa3248b57b

*All proceeds go to support Cattywampus Puppet Council and One World Circus/Dragonfly Aerial Arts. You can learn more about these community-based arts nonprofits and their work at www.cattywampuspuppets.org and www.oneworldcircus.com

The first production of the mainstage season is the Tennessee premiere of dwb (driving while black), a one-act, one-woman opera composed in 2018 by Susan Kander with a libretto by Roberta Gumbel. The performances will be on October 11 and 12, 2024 at the Old City Performing Arts Center in Knoxville.

Marble City Opera: 865-226-9756, www.marblecityopera.com

Get ready for a ghastly good time at Zoo Knoxville's "Boo at the Zoo," kicking off on October 10th! This spooktacular event is perfect for families, filled with tricks, treats, and spooky sweets that everyone can enjoy. With themed nights like Princesses, Heroes, and more, there’s something for every little monster and grown-up ghost. Dance the night away at the monster mash dance party and hop on thrilling rides to keep the excitement going!

Feast on frightfully delicious seasonal treats scattered throughout the zoo. From chilling cocktails and refreshing potions to ghoulishly delightful desserts, there’s a tasty treat to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Whether you’re in the mood for classic Halloween snacks or something with a twist, you’re sure to find your fill!

Mark your calendar with these dates:
October 10-13 from 5:30-8:00 PM
October 17-20 from 5:30-8:00 PM
October 24-27 from 5:30-8:00 PM

Don’t miss out—tickets are limited, so get yours soon! This event promises a frightfully fun experience for all ages. Tickets at: https://store.zooknoxville.org/webstore/shop/viewItems

Zoo Knoxville, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-637-5331, www.zooknoxville.org

Join us for the fifth edition of the Hispanic Film Festival on the UT campus featuring independent award-winning films in Spanish with English subtitles! Two films are available online at https://pragda.com/sfc-event/university-of-tennessee-knoxville-2/
Username: SFC@UniversityofTennesseeKnoxville / Password: SFCUniversityofTennesseeFall2024

The Return (Costa Rica, 2012) a film by Hernán Jiménez [Available from September 25th to October 1st]
Un traductor (Cuba, 2018) a film by Rodrigo Barriuso and Sebastián Barriuso [Available from October 9th to October 15th]

Pictures courtesy of Pragda. Contact Betsabé Navarro (bnavarro@utk.edu). Website: https://tiny.utk.edu/filmfest

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.