Calendar of Events

The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, (“I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years”); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.

Four performances: Thu-Sat at 8 PM, Sun at 2 PM
https://claytonartscenter.com/event/maryville-college-theatre-presents-steel-magnolias/

Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Information/tickets: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 18, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
Tennessee Theatre

From the passion of Coleridge-Taylor’s Ballade for Orchestra to the intensity of Brahms’ Third Symphony, the KSO’s October MoxCar Marketing + Communications Masterworks program is brimming with romanticism. Award-winning violinist Paul Huang returns to present Tchaikovsky’s searing Violin Concerto.

Aram Demirjian, conductor
Paul Huang, violin

SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR: Ballade for Orchestra
JOHANNES BRAHMS: Symphony No. 3
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

ERNEST: Legalize Country Music Roadshow, Thursday, October 17,
8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM) at the Mill and Mine.

The Mill & Mine, 227 W. Depot Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Tickets/information: 865-343-6000 or https://themillandmine.com

The Motet & Keller Williams, Thursday, October 17, 7:30 PM at the Bijou Theatre.

Tickets at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B0060C7811A3D42

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

Join us for an unforgettable night of classic country as Thriftstore Cowboys present Waylon vs Willie - A night of classic country. Immerse yourself in the timeless hits of two legendary icons, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, performed live by Knoxville's own Thrift Store Cowboys, along with special guest artists from the local music scene.

The show kicks off at 8PM on October 17th, so arrive early to grab your spot.

Age Requirement: This event is 18 and up, making it the perfect night out for classic country fans of all generations.

Tickets: Get your tickets in advance for just $15. If you wait until the day of the event, tickets will be available for $20.

Whether you're a lifelong fan of Waylon and Willie or new to the sounds of outlaw country, this is an event you won't want to miss. Secure your tickets now and be part of a night that celebrates the music of two of country music's greatest legends!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/waylon-vs-willie-night-of-classic-country-hosted-by-thrift-store-cowboys-tickets-1007649636187

Yee-Haw Brewing, 745 North Broadway Knoxville, TN 37917

Thursday, October 17 at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom

After several months off, we’ll be Zooming again on October 17, with a reprise of our September Maple Hall talk, a review of striking photographs of downtown Knoxville in the 1970s, from the surprising to the appalling, when by all accounts the city was not quite ready for its close-up.

Archivist Zachary Keith with the Knox County Archives recently shared with us more than 900 striking photographs, mostly of downtown, featuring lots of scenes that may surprise you, including the demolition of the Empire Building—the Market Street office building that was one of the largest buildings ever demolished downtown—the long-gone hotels and commercial buildings of Wall Avenue torn down for the TVA Towers project, and several colorful businesses we haven’t quite forgotten.

Please join us from your favorite computer for this free program. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrduuqqj0pG9zIKT9_5c9XIbQviKMdN-AG#/registration

Knoxville History Project: 865-300-4559, www.Knoxvillehistoryproject.org

On October 17 from 7:00-9:00 PM join Ranger Eric at Seven Islands State Birding Park for a special night hike. The crisp fall air before "all hallows' eve" will set an excellent mood for the chilling stories of Appalachia. Eric will share stories, new and old, that offer us a deeper connection to the land Seven Islands occupies.

Eric will guide you along our Bob White ADA and Island Loop trails totaling just over 1 and 1/2 miles. Although this hike is rated easy-moderate; hiking shoes, water, and bug spray are recommended.

Flashlights are also recommended, but will be provided if you do not bring one. All ages are welcome, but scaredy-cats be warned!

Please register online at https://reserve.tnstateparks.com/register/full-moon-haints--hollers. We look forward to seeing you.

https://tnstateparks.com/parks/seven-islands

October 17, 2024, Art Guild Meeting at the Yacht Club, 100 Sequoyah Rd, Loudon, TN 37774, on the top floor, coffee at 9:45 AM and meeting at 10 AM.

Join us as Lois Trader speaks about her show, Permission to Grieve, and explains how the Art Guild and its members gave her the confidence to continue this artistic journey. She will also share how art has helped her heal and how it can help you heal.

Art Guild of Tellico Village, 128 Saligugi Way, Loudon, TN 37774. Info: agtv.president@gmail.com or www.tellicoartguild.com

Ted Russell Lincoln (the Lincoln Lounge) located at 8551 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, is hosting a reception for four local artists, Cynthia Tipton Jessica Gregory, Brandon Woods and Owen Weston on Thursday, October 17th from 6 to 8 PM. The Lincoln dealership shares the lot with the Ted Russell Ford dealership on Kingston Pike.

The evening will include a reception for the artists, a fashion show provided by Southern Valley Boutique, wine tasting by Walnut Springs Winery, hors d'oeuvres by Bridgewater Place, and the Drifting Daisy Mobile Bar will be available. Please come out and support local art and fashion with fellow enthusiasts.

For more Information please contact Cynthia Tipton at 865-851-2824 or Gina Wood at the Lincoln dealership at 865-252-7773.

https://www.tedrusselllincoln.net/blog/2024/september/20/experience-local-luxury-like-never-before.htm

Thursday, October 17, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us for a vibrant showcase of artwork from Vine Middle Magnet School students! This unique exhibition highlights the talent and creativity of our local young artists. Meet the artists, have some refreshments while you browse, and even consider purchasing a piece to support these budding artists!

The Birdhouse Neighborhood Center, 800 N 4th Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: https://www.fourthandgill.org/birdhouse-neighborhood-center

Thursday, October 17, 2024 5:30pm to 7pm
https://calendar.utk.edu/event/visiting-artist-lecture-raheleh-filsoof

Filsoofi, a collector of soil and sound, is an itinerant artist, feminist curator and community advocate. Her work revolves around themes of movement, immigration, and social activism. Clay and sound serve as her primary expressive mediums, enabling her to create diverse narratives through multimedia installations and performances. Her art disrupts the borders that exist between us and seeks a more inclusive world, illuminating and challenging policies and politics.

Raheleh is the 2023 recipient of Joan Mitchell Fellowship award, the 2022 Winner of the1858 Contemporary Southern Art Award and the recipient of the 2021 Southern Prize Tennessee State Fellowship. She is an Assistant Professor of Ceramics in the Department of Art at Vanderbilt University and holds the secondary appointment at the Blair School of Music. She received her M.F.A. in Fine Arts from Florida Atlantic University and a B.F.A. in Ceramics from Al-Zahra University in Tehran, Iran.

This lecture is free and open to the public. Art and Architecture Building , McCarty Auditorium, Room 109
1715 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37996

Your Spirit Dies (SC Metalcore)
Thus Spoke Zarathustra (MD Deathcore)
xALLOFGODSCHILDRENx (Midwest Metalcore)
Every Promise Kept (Knoxville Metalcore)
Gnasher (SC Hardcore)
Lawofinertia (Tri-cities screamo)

Thursday, October 17th
Doors at 6:30 Music at 7
At Remedy Coffee
ALL AGES - 15$ or 10$ for the kids
https://www.facebook.com/events/518480650589434/