Calendar of Events
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Walters State Community College Morristown: Arrowmont AIR Artist Talk
Category: Lecture, panel
Arrowmont AIR Artist Talk, Tuesday, October 29, 2024. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Walters State Community College Morristown Campus Inman Humanities Complex Theatre.
Artists Lela Arruza, Sam van Strien, Grant Turner, Breana Ferreira, and Johnny McCaffrey will give a presentation about their artwork and creative practice.
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Ijams Nature Center: A Night of Scary Stories with Smoky Mountain Storytellers
Category: Kids, family, Literature, spoken word, writing, Meetup and Science, nature
Prepare for a spine-tingling evening of eerie entertainment as the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association brings A Night of Scary Stories to Ijams Nature Center on Tuesday, October 29! From 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, enjoy a captivating blend of ghostly tales, historical horrors, and lighthearted spooky fun—perfect for celebrating the Halloween season.
The Smoky Mountain Storytellers are a group of seasoned storytellers who love sharing the rich heritage of Appalachian folklore and beyond. This special evening will feature a collection of classic and contemporary tales, guaranteed to send shivers down your spine while keeping you entertained. While the event is generally family-friendly, some stories may be too spooky for younger children, so parental discretion is advised.
• Doors open at 6:00 PM, stories begin at 7:00 PM.
• Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for kids (ages 5-12).
• Food and drink: The Spiffy Spud food truck will be on-site, along with the Ijams Beer Garden and concession area serving hot chocolate, spiced cider, hot coffee, and more.
Come early, grab a cozy drink, and settle in for an evening of unforgettable stories that will chill you to the bone! Don’t miss out on this thrilling night at Ijams Nature Center. https://www.ijams.org/event-details/ijams-sunset-social-a-night-of-scary-stories-with-smoky-mountain-storytellers
UT College of Music: Jazz Performances
Category: Free event and Music
UT Jazz Big Band fall concert will be celebrating the music of Jerry Coker who founded the Studio Music and Jazz program here at UT. The concert will feature special guests performing with the students in the jazz program. The concert will be in Powell Recital Hall on Oct 29th at 7:30.
Free and open to the public; parking directly behind the music building is free after 5 PM
Natalie L. Haslam Music Center
1741 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: 865-974-3241
https://music.utk.edu/events/
Church Street United Methodist Church: Vox Luminis
Category: Free event and Music
900 Henley St, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37902
Vox Luminis is a Belgian early music vocal ensemble created in 2004 by Artistic Director Lionel Meunier. The ensemble performs in Belgium, across Europe and around the world. Its unique sound appeals as much through the personality of each timbre as it does through the color and the uniformity of the voices. The size and composition of the group depends on the repertoire, and most of the singers are from the Royal Conservatory of the Hague. The repertoire is essentially Italian, English and German and spans from the 16th to the 18th centuries.
The concert at Church Street UMC on October 29 will feature works by Baroque German masters. Using Brahms’ A German Requiem from the Romantic period as a template, Meunier has assembled a collection of older settings of the requiem’s texts, rather than setting them in a more modern style. Thus, the program for the evening is “A German Baroque Requiem."
James White's Fort: HearthScares Ghost Tours
Category: Festivals, special events, Kids, family and Literature, spoken word, writing
The Spirits Are BACK! It is almost time for the annual HearthScares Ghost Tours given at Knoxville’s First Home: James White’s Fort. This year’s tour is going to be a little different, The Stories will be told inside the house of James White and will begin in total Darkness. Participants {limited to 25 per session} will hear the tales of Knoxville’s haunted past but without any of the distractions of the former walking tours: And best of all you will be seated throughout the entire experience!
Admission to this year’s adventure: Adults (13 & over); $15.00, & Children (ages 5 – 12); $10.00, younger ones are Free, but must remain Silent; Screaming is reserved for the Host!
Reservations are Required for each session which will last approximately two-hours and may be made by calling: (865) 525 – 6514.
Monday October 28 & Tuesday October 29th, 7 p.m.; You must be seated before the Haunting’s can begin. Hot Chocolate & goodies will be served afterward.
205 E. Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915
Knoxville Museum of Art: Photo Expo: Lens and Light
Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event
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
Museum of Appalachia: Fall Heritage Days
Category: Festivals, special events, History, heritage and Kids, family
Fall Heritage Days at the Museum of Appalachia October 24, 25, 31, and November 1,
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Families are invited to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of Southern Appalachian traditions & pioneer demonstrations of the fall harvest season.
Dozens of demonstrations and activities for people of all ages!
Tickets at: https://wwwmuseumofappalachiaorg.ticketleap.com/fall-heritage-days-2024/
Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, TN 37716. Information: 865-494-7680, www.museumofappalachia.org
Clarence Brown Theatre: How to Defend Yourself
Category: Theatre
BY LILIANA PADILLA
THE LAB THEATRE
College students come together for a DIY self-defense workshop after a sorority sister is assaulted. A sharp, witty, funny, and ferocious play that explores how “not to be a victim,” and how to use your body as a weapon. The classes become a channel for rage, trauma, confusion, anxiety and desire. The play explores the way sexual assault steals your sense of belonging, and how these women might get that back.
Clarence Brown Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Ave on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information/tickets: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.com
Ijams Nature Center: Hallo-Week Activities
Category: Classes, workshops, Kids, family, Meetup and Science, nature
Join Ijams for the kick-off to Hallo-Week with Ijams After Dark this Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 7:30-9 PM! You'll meet one of Ijams’ nocturnal animal ambassadors before taking a fun-filled, guided night hike on the trails to witness and identify the myriad of moths and other critters attracted to black light stations.
Celebrate the fun of fall at the second annual Hallo-Week at Ijams, a host of festive programs for all ages! Embrace fall with events like pumpkin carving, scary story-telling, a bat program, caving, and more!
Oct. 27 (10 AM) Creative Series: Halloween Dreamcatcher
Make a fun and festive dreamcatcher with The Chicken Librarian.
Oct. 27 (10 AM) Family Pumpkin Carving at Mead's Quarry
Grab your family and friends for an afternoon of pumpkin carving or painting and Halloween-inspired party games at Mead's Quarry.
Oct. 27 (3 PM) Caving Trip
Get ready for an afternoon of underground exploration in Ijams’ cave system.
Oct. 29 (7 PM) Ijams Sunset Series: A Night of Scary Stories with the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association
Enjoy an evening of scary, silly, and haunted tales told by members of the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association as part of the Ijams Sunset Series.
Oct. 30 (7 PM) All About Bats
Bat and moths have been intricately linked in our culture, and especially in evolutionary history. Join an Ijams naturalist to learn how to identify various bat species as they fly overhead, and witness the moths and other critters attracted to our blacklight stations.
Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6; grounds and trails open daily from 8 AM - dusk. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org
Scruffy City Hall: Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv
Category: Comedy
Einstein Simplified is Knoxville's longest running comedy improvisational troupe. We are currently performing at Scruffy City Hall every Tuesday at 8:15pm.
28 Market Square, Knoxville
info@einsteinsimplified.com
www.EinsteinSimplified.com
Arrowmont: Tennessee Craft Best of Tennessee Craft 2024 Biennial
Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Fine Crafts and Free event
Juror Anna Fariello selected the artworks for this exhibition, and we are excited to share these 71 remarkable craft artworks, ranging from traditional forms to cutting-edge conceptual pieces, representing artists from Memphis to Johnson City.
An artist reception will be held on Friday, December 13th, where member artists, art collectors & craft enthusiasts from across the state are invited to celebrate the exemplary craft created by 63 Tennessee artists.
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Information: 865-436-5860, https://www.arrowmont.org
Muse Knoxville: October Programs
Category: Festivals, special events, Kids, family, Meetup, Science, nature and Technology
With the arrival of fall, Muse Knoxville is excited to welcome families to a season of fun and learning with a lineup of engaging, fall-inspired programs and events throughout October. From hands-on activities to educational experiences, there’s something for every child to enjoy this season at Muse.
A PEEK AT WHAT’S IN STORE:
• FALLing for STEAM inspired weekly programming takeover - Oct. 8-20
• Murder Mystery at Muse - Oct.18 | 7pm - 10pm | 21+
Solve clues, enjoy delicious appetizers, and sip cocktails as you uncover the culprit in this thrilling 21+ event. A night of suspense, science, and intrigue awaits!
• Family Science Fair - Oct. 26 | 9:30am - 11:30am
We invite families to work together to design a science project and create those aha! moments.
• Sensory Trick or Treat Night - Oct. 31 |5pm-7pm
In partnership with the Autism Society of East Tennessee and Artisan Street Market, we aim to provide a FREE, safe, inclusive, and sensory-friendly Halloween celebration for families.
The Muse Knoxville, 516 N. Beaman Street, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-594-1494, www.themuseknoxville.org
