Calendar of Events

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Bijou Imagination Series: Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny

Category: Kids, family, Literature, spoken word, writing and Theatre

Sunday, November 3, 2:30 PM at the Bijou Theatre.

Goodnight Moon is a celebration of familiar nighttime rituals, while The Runaway Bunny's pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring responses from his loving mum. Both feature endearing rabbit characters, and the soothing rhythms of bunny banter and dream-like imagery never fail to infuse young readers with a reassuring sense of security. Mermaid's staged adaptation brings a new sense of appreciation to stories that have delighted several generations.

Tickets at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B00612D9BD7534A

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

Union Ave Books: November Events

  • November 1, 2024 — November 22, 2024

Category: Free event, Lecture, panel, Literature, spoken word, writing and Meetup

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

Knoxville Children's Theatre: Beowulf The First Avenger

Category: Kids, family, Literature, spoken word, writing and Theatre

Conceived and written by Alex Drinnen and Dennis E. Perkins, this exciting rendition tells the tale of the great warrior Beowulf who saves the Kingdom of the Danes from not only the greedy ravages of the monster Grendel but also his equally fierce and vengeful mother. After his victories, Beowulf returns to his homeland to become King of his people where he will face monsters of his very own. Staged by KCT Artistic Director, Dennis E. Perkins, the epic scope of this tale about heroics, ethics, and the goodness of Kings will come to life through a visually dramatic presentation in the tradition of Total Theatre.

The play is performed by fourteen talented young actors ages 11 to 16. The show is directed by KCT Artistic Director Dennis E. Perkins and designed by fourteen student designers ages 11 to 16. KCT is East Tennessee’s leading producer of plays for children and families.

The play will be performed Thursdays and Fridays at 7PM, Saturdays at 1pm and Sundays at 3pm.

Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com