Calendar of Events

The Tennessee Artist’s Association will hold its regular monthly meeting at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6500 Northshore Dr., Knoxville. This meeting is free and open to anyone interested in the arts in East Tennessee. Refreshments will be served.

Tuesday at 7:00 pm.
October 15 - Shannon Kelly / Art in travels

Tennessee Artists Association - A place to learn and grow as an artist. Monthly programs of TAA include practical art demonstrations, discussions, and opportunities for individual artists to get involved in learning, community and shows. More on the Tennessee Artist’s Association can be found on the web at https://tnartists.org, on Instagram at @tn_artists, and on Facebook at TNArtistsAssociation.

Live from Alaska, “In Hot Water: Salmon of the 21st Century” and “Fat Bear Week” Review, a Virtual Program on October 15
In a special Zoom program live from Katmai National Park in Alaska, Interpretive Ranger Keith Moore will tell the audience about the importance of salmon in our ecosystem, and he will present a review of “Fat Bear Week.” The program is presented by the UT Arboretum Society on Tuesday, October 15 at 7 p.m. EDT.
The program is free, but registration is required to receive your Zoom link and the recording. The program will be recorded and sent to all who register. Register at www.utarboretumsociety.org/programs/. Closed captions are available. Please contact Michelle at mcampani@utk.edu for any questions or registration issues.
This program explores the remarkable life history of the salmon in Alaska, as well as their ecological, cultural, and economic significance. By addressing the impacts of climate change and habitat degradation, this program encourages us to ask ourselves, "what are we willing to sacrifice for the next generation?"
“Fat Bear Week,” in its tenth year, has become a media phenomenon, and it has had a tremendous impact on Katmai National Park. The event just ended on October 8th, and this presentation will be a treat for the audience to get a live update from one of the Park’s rangers.
“Fat Bear Week” is a fun contest where participants vote for the fattest bear of the year. Some of the largest brown bears on Earth make their home at Brooks River in Katmai National Park, Alaska. Brown bears get fat to survive, and “Fat Bear Week” is an annual tournament celebrating their success in preparation for winter hibernation.
At Katmai, bears are drawn to the large number of salmon readily available from roughly late June through September. Salmon have long since been the lifeblood of the area, supporting Katmai's people, bears and other animals. Fat bears exemplify the richness of this area, a wild region that is home to more brown bears than people and the largest, healthiest runs of sockeye salmon left on the planet. Ranger Moore will share his research and explain why salmon are the life force of so many coastal Alaskan ecosystems.
Growing up in the swamps of South Florida, Ranger Moore had an early exposure to the natural wonders of an ecologically rich and biodiverse environment.
“Most of my life has revolved around observing the ecological marvels that unfold around us, and my passion is to share that in a meaningful and relevant way,” said Ranger Moore. “When I was a kid, my parents took me on several trips to the National Parks, including Bryce Canyon, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton. Backpacking trips during Boy Scouts fueled my desire to seek out wild places, and I knew a career in the outdoor industry was right for me. I pursued a degree from Florida Gulf Coast University in Environmental Studies and Geology.”
Ranger Moore has worked at several parks and is now an interpretive ranger for Katmai National Park & Preserve | Alagnak Wild River | Aniakchak National Monument & Preserve.

The Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2024. It is one of the ten University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture AgResearch and Education Centers located throughout Tennessee. The Institute of Agriculture also provides instruction, research and public service through the UT Herbert College of Agriculture, the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, UT AgResearch and UT Extension offices, with locations in every county in the state.

To learn more about the Arboretum Society, go to www.utarboretumsociety.org.

The Tennessee Artist’s Association will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 15th at 7:00 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6500 Northshore Dr., Knoxville. This meeting is free and open to anyone interested in the arts in East Tennessee. Refreshments will be served.

October’s program will feature Shannon Kelley, an artist and community organizer from Newport, TN. Kelley is a painter, illustrator and muralist who focuses on helping communities tell their stories. She has illustrated six books, had two solo gallery shows and has created numerous murals across the U.S., Mexico and Peru. She is the co-founder and Project Developer for East Tennessee Artscapes and has worked to create free arts opportunities for rural Appalachians.

You can find more about Shannon Kelley and her work on Facebook, at tnwildflowerstudio.com, and at easttnartscapes.org.

Tennessee Artists Association - A place to learn and grow as an artist. Monthly programs of TAA include practical art demonstrations, discussions, and opportunities for individual artists to get involved in learning, community and shows. More on the Tennessee Artist’s Association can be found on the web at https://tnartists.org, on Instagram at @tn_artists, and on Facebook at TNArtistsAssociation.

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!

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