Calendar of Events

This year’s show theme is "Objects Lost and/or Found". Featuring more than 30 artists show work in various media. https://www.a1labarts.com/events.html

Friday November 1, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. -- opening reception

RED Gallery, 130 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-524-0146 or https://www.facebook.com/REDgalleryKNOX/

November First Fridays Poetry Night 11/01/2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Kids' Book Club 11/02/2024 - 9:00am
A Meet & Greet with Dr. Camden Morgante 11/08/2024 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
An Author Event featuring Wes Blake in conversation with Charles Dodd White 11/10/2024 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Books & Botox 11/12/2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Poetry Night with Amber Albritton, Bess Cooley, & Raye Hendrix 11/15/2024 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
UAB & KCPL Present Storytime Saturdays 11/16/2024 - 11:00am
A Poetry Reading with Didi Jackson, Linda Parsons, & Gabriel Antonio Reed 11/17/2024 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
An Author Event with A.R. Johnson 11/22/2024 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Union Ave. Books | 517 Union Ave., Knoxville, TN 37902 | 865-951-2180
Monday - Friday: 10AM - 8PM, Saturday: 10AM - 7PM, Sunday: 12PM - 6PM
Mail@UnionAveBooks.Com
https://www.unionavebooks.com/events

Come shop from the members of east Tennessee's oldest craft guild! Pottery, woodworking, fiber arts, photography, jewelry, mixed media, and much much more. Indoor event.

Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912
www.foothillscraftguild.net

November 1-2: Cedar Bluff Branch Used Book Sale, 10:00-5:00

Since 1970 Friends has donated over $1M to the Knox County Public Library. Our used book shop and book sales raised nearly $98,000 in FY 2023. Some of the library programs currently receiving support from Friends of the Library include the new Storybook Trails program, the Children’s Festival of Reading, Summer Library Club, and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Knox County.
https://www.knoxfriends.org/book-sales/

This November 1st and 2nd South Knoxville is once again the epicenter of Appalachian Mountain Bike Club's epically fun Fall Festival, a free-to-all event. The fundraiser, which takes place at Baker Creek Preserve and is presented by Harper Auto Square, celebrates mountain biking, outdoor recreation, and the Urban Wilderness with two days of guided rides, pro-level competitions, food trucks from local vendors, and live music. Previous Fall Fests have attracted more than 3,500 attendees each year from more than 25 states.

The money raised by AMBC’s Fall Festival helps support the construction and maintenance of over 100 miles of natural surface, multi-use trails that extend from Knoxville city limits to Concord Park in Farragut to I.C. King off Alcoa, and soon to projects in the works in East Knox County.

For general information, visit fallfest.ambcknox.org.

The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC) develops, builds, and maintains trails while providing programming to increase access to outdoor recreation.
WE ARE AMBC. WE DIG TRAILS.
AMBC is a chapter of the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) and the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA).

Gallery 1010 presents IN SPITE OF: An Ode to Our Relentless Communion, a group exhibition that explores femininity in its most intimate moments, curated by Bella Thomas-Wilson. All of the participating artists are one of the following within The University of Tennessee, Knoxville: undergraduate student, graduate student, faculty, staff, or alumnus.

Opening Reception: November 1, 2024 5pm-9pm
Open Hours: November 2nd, 2024 10am-12pm

Gallery 1010, 100 S. Gay St., Suite 114 Knoxville TN, 37902
https://gallery1010.utk.edu/

The Joy of Music School has partnered with Concerts For Our Own, a local organization committed to supporting causes in our community through live music. Here Come The Mummies with Wolves of Glendale will perform Friday, November 1, 7:30 PM at the Tennessee Amphitheater at World's Fair Park.

Each show will spotlight partnering organizations. Proceeds will support the Joy of Music School, Knoxville Pediatric Cancer Collaborative and The Love Kitchen. All ticket proceeds will go towards supporting these organizations.

All shows will be held in the Tennessee Amphitheater at World’s Fair Park
963 World’s Fair Park Dr
Knoxville, TN 37916

Joy of Music School, 1209 Euclid Avenue Knoxville, TN 37921. Information: 865-525-6806, www.joyofmusicschool.org

The Steel Woods' Farewell Tour, Friday, November 1, 8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM) at
The Mill & Mine.

Tickets at: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-steel-woods-farewell-tour-the-mill-mine-tickets

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

All our events are free to 18 and under and we do offer special codes for FREE tickets for college students also! All ticket and subscription prices are available for purchase online at https://www.orcma.org, by phone at (865) 483-5569, by email at office@orcma.org, or at the door.

November 1st at 7pm @ The ORHS Performing Arts Center
Experience the elegance of the ORSO wind ensemble with Mozart's celebrated Serenade No.10, K.361 (Gran Partita), renowned for its structural complexity and lyrical grace across seven captivating movements. The program also includes Charles Gounod's charming Petite Symphonie and a premiere of a contemporary piece specially composed for our wind section. Enjoy this enchanting musical evening!

Wig sculptures, photography, and drinks!
Fri Nov 1, 6-9 PM at Mae Lee's Boutique inside Kern's Food Hall
Parking will be validated

Come in costume for a chance to win a custom "Bride of Frankenstein" wig or a $100 gift card to Mae Lee's! Guest artist: photographer Saray Taylor-Roman; special appearance from fashion model Sha Johnson

https://www.themightywig.com/about-siobian

WDVX First Friday Live! Join us for a free, live radio show on Friday, 11/1 at 6pm at Visit Knoxville with host Daniel Fluitt and musical guest Adeem The Artist. It's the perfect start to your First Friday FUN!

WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-544-1029, www.wdvx.com

The Arts & Culture Alliance continues hosting a series of First Friday block parties, featuring live music outdoors as well as artist booths/vendors by more than 20 local artists!

In November, we welcome Robinella outside along the 100 Block of Gay Street. Inside the Emporium, music will be provided by Too Easy (Rachelle and Kenneth Navy) in conjunction with the opening of five new exhibitions, detailed at https://www.knoxalliance.com/upcoming-exhibitions.

The Block Party aims to create a lively atmosphere as part of the monthly First Friday celebrations. Closure of a portion of Gay Street will provide open pedestrian access and help build community. All are welcome! First Friday runs 5-9 PM. The 100 Block of Gay Street between Jackson and Vine avenues will be open to pedestrians only from 4-10 PM. Information: 865-523-7543, www.knoxalliance.com