Calendar of Events

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

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