Calendar of Events

SUNDAY, OCT 27 | 7:30PM

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

The 4th Annual Farragut Harvestfest will be a community party full of Fall fun at the Village Green Shopping Center, 11505 Kingston Pike in Farragut On Sunday, October 27, 2:00 -6:00 PM.

The Festival will feature over 5 dozen retail and promotional booths from the Farragut Community including food trucks and beverage vendors and 4 hours of live entertainment. Once again this year will be the “Visit each booth – Trick or Treating” and the Festival Halloween Costume Contest!

Come to this FREE Event prepared to trick & treat as vendors will be passing out some goodies (while supplies last). AND come in costume – for you will certainly want to win one of the Top Prizes! Categories include Best Baby, Best Child under 12, Best Pet, Best Group, Best Over 50 and Best of Festival/Judges’ Choice! Register upon arrival: the contest starts at 3:30pm.

This annual outdoor event is FREE to the public.

Shop Farragut will supply a large Festival Tent providing patrons with seating to enjoy the music with their food and drinks. The stage will feature continuous live entertainment. The schedule includes very danceable musical entertainment and the Parade of Costumes.

Farragut Business Alliance, P.O. Box 23583, Farragut, TN 37933
https://www.shopfarragut.com/

Fall into fun at the Knoxville Botanical Garden & Arboretum’s Annual Fall Festival! Join us on our LeConte Meadow, with the brilliant backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains in fall color. The Fall Festival offers something for everyone! Our annual Fall Festival celebrates the end of the growing season with community dance and music performances, hands-on fall crafts and activities, and many local artists and nonprofits. At Fall Festival, our largest outreach event of the season, we welcome hundreds of local families to the grounds to honor our year of growing together.

https://www.knoxgarden.org/events

Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914. Hours: Gardens open daily from sunrise to sunset. Information: 865-862-8717, www.knoxgarden.org

5:30 PM with Ascension Parish Choir

The Episcopal Church of he Ascension
(865) 588-0589 or info@knoxvilleascension.org
800 S. Northshore Dr., Knoxville, TN 37919

Friends of Music and the Arts, a support society for music at Ascension, augments the calendar of liturgical feast-days with concerts and organ recitals throughout the year. https://www.knoxvilleascension.org/foma

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 6:30-8:30pm
Zero Zero Wine Bar | 1211 N Central St.

This event is for folks who identify as Black, Indigenous, as a Person of Color, or of the global majority. All gender expressions are welcome!

What we'll do: First, we'll read or journal quietly for one hour, enjoying the opportunity to be in community with other BIPOC folks doing the same. In the second hour, we'll connect with each other to talk about what we read or what we wrote, and whatever else we want. Then, we'll wrap up with details about our next Reading Vibes gathering.

What you need: A book or journal, kind energy and an open heart!

This gathering is born out of a personal desire to build and practice community with like-minded folks in a world where isolation and loneliness have become prevalent norms. It is also intentionally envisioned for BIPOC folks and people of the global majority, so that we might cultivate a space that feels affirming, caring and vibrant.

No RSVP required

https://www.thebottomknox.com/events

*This replaces a planned candlelight tour on Oct 25-26*

Fall Gathering at the Ramsey House
Sunday, October 27th, 2024
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Grab a chair or a blanket, bring the family and enjoy a relaxing fall afternoon at Historic Ramsey House! Explore the charm of the season with guided house tours, warm up by the bonfire, and experience live blacksmithing demonstrations. Savor delicious seasonal treats and unwind in the scenic, historic surroundings. It’s the perfect way to create lasting memories and embrace the beauty of fall! Tickets on sale at the event. Cost $8 - $12.

https://www.ramseyhouse.org/system/events/view/107/fall-gathering-at-the-ramsey-house

More information and tickets at: Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org

Join us for the 11th Annual Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade and Pet Expo on Sunday, October 27th, from 1 PM to 4 PM, at the UT Gardens! This beloved event, jointly sponsored by the UT Gardens and the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, adds a spooky twist to the fall festivities with a judged costume parade for dogs. Show off your creativity and see how your furry friend fares against other costumed pups!

In addition to the parade, there will be an expo featuring educational booths, pet businesses, and rescue groups, as well as delicious offerings from local food trucks. A pet food drive will also be held to benefit the Companion Animal Initiative of Tennessee (CAIT). Please consider donating to support their important mission of helping animals in need.

Rain or shine, the event will go on, and we can't wait to see your imaginative pet costumes!

UT Gardens, Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: 865-974-7151, https://utgardens.tennessee.edu/

Sunday, October 27 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

On the last Sunday of October, the nonprofit that runs fascinating Old Gray Cemetery, now almost 175 years old, will hold its annual Spirits of Old Gray fundraiser, featuring tours and characterizations of an always-different array of people buried there, who include prominent writers, artists, musicians, politicians, and a few gunfighters. Jack can’t join this year, but Paul James will be there, leading a tour emphasizing Knoxvillians who led interesting lives, some involved in the effort to create the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and others who served as mayors, played football for the first UT Vols’ football team, or had connections to South Knoxville, the theme of one of our current research projects. Admission is $5.00 at the gate.

https://oldgraycemetery.org/spirits-of-old-gray

Get ready for a Halloween adventure like no other! On Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, bring your family to the Hallowings Trunk-or-Treat at Downtown Island Airport (DKX) for an afternoon full of fun, candy, and aviation excitement!

This FREE family-friendly event invites kids of all ages to enjoy a unique “Trunk-or-Treat” experience, complete with trick-or-treating from plane to plane! There will be a variety of aircraft on display, giving children the chance to get up close and explore.

Whether you're a trick-or-treater or just a fan of airplanes, this event promises something special for everyone. Mark your calendars, dress up in your favorite costume, and join us for a Halloween event you won’t want to miss! More Info
https://www.facebook.com/events/1198308611418803/

SUNDAY, OCT 27 | 6:30PM

Appalachian Allies is bringing together an all-star lineup of artists for a special benefit concert supporting hurricane relief efforts in Eastern Tennessee. Join us on Sunday, October 27 at the Bijou Theatre for an incredible night of music featuring Adeem the Artist, Andy Wood, Darrell Scott, Jerry Douglas, Larkin Poe, R.B. Morris, and Sarah Jarosz.

All proceeds will benefit the East Tennessee Foundation, providing essential aid to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Tickets are available now —let's come together to make a difference!

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

Mark your calendars for a thrilling afternoon filled with intrigue and suspense at A Cup of Poison!—the first-ever murder mystery brunch at The Kraken’s Cup, 4815 N Broadway , STE 107, on October 27th at 11am, hosted by local author and master storyteller, Leslie Connor! Get ready to be transported into a world of mystery, where secrets lurk behind every corner, and anyone could be the culprit.

The event will take place at the eerie and historic Hensley Mansion, setting the perfect atmosphere for this bone-chilling murder mystery experience. Don’t worry if you’ve never acted before—this immersive game doesn’t require any acting skills! Eight brave audience members will be selected to take on character roles, reading from scripts as the plot unfolds. Whether you play a suspect, a detective, or even a ghost, there’s no telling how the mystery will evolve!

As Detective Lexie Garner stalks through the clues, it’s up to you to gather evidence, interrogate suspects, and crack the case. Who knows? You might even solve the mystery and win a prize that’s to die for—a free, signed copy of Leslie Connor’s latest book!

Between acts, guests will enjoy a delectable afternoon tea brunch buffet, complete with gourmet teas and delightful treats. It’s the perfect way to fuel up before diving back into the suspense.

So, are you ready to test your sleuthing skills and uncover the dark secrets of Hensley Mansion? Or will the murderer slip through your fingers? RSVP now for a suspenseful afternoon at The Kraken’s Cup.

More information and tickets at: https://www.exploretock.com/the-krakens-cup-knoxville/event/509470/a-cup-of-poison-murder-mystery-brunch?

The Professional Photographers of East Tennessee (PPETN) are excited to announce PHOTO EXPO: Lens and Light, a juried exhibition showcasing the creative works of regional photographers at the Knoxville Museum of Art (KMA). The exhibit will run from October 25 to December 15, 2024, in the Kramer Gallery, featuring more than 30 juried photographic prints by PPETN members.

“PHOTO EXPO: Lens and Light presents a unique opportunity for our members to showcase their talents in a prestigious venue,” said Jack Retterer. “We are thrilled to collaborate with the Knoxville Museum of Art, which shares our commitment to fostering creativity and enriching the community.”

Works for the show were chosen by an independent juror and distinguished Knoxville artist, Dr. Carl Gombert, Professor Emeritus, Maryville College, ensuring a diverse and high-caliber display of photographic artistry. Dr. Gombert has a BFA in Drawing from the University of Akron, an MFA in Painting from Kent State University, and a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts from Texas Tech University. He has exhibited widely and his work is in numerous public and corporate collections. Since 1993 has taught painting, drawing and art history at Maryville College in Tennessee.

Dr. Gombert’s commented on the PHOTO EXPO ... "... I am thankful for the opportunity to participate in a small way in bringing forth this show. ... All of the work submitted for this exhibition is of a very high quality, and I congratulate every one of the artists who created and submitted work to this show.”

An Artists’ Reception will take place at the KMA on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 2 PM, where visitors can meet the photographers and enjoy a closer look at the featured works. Awards for Best of Show, 1st Place, and Artistic Distinction will be presented, celebrating outstanding contributions to the visual arts. Select works will be available for purchase throughout the exhibit. The reception is free and open to the public.

The Professional Photographers of East Tennessee is a collective of talented photographers dedicated to advancing the art and profession of photography. Through education, networking, and collaboration, PPETN supports photographers of all levels in the pursuit of excellence. Learn more at ppetn.com.

The museum is located in downtown Knoxville at 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive and is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit www.knoxart.org