Calendar of Events

November 12– Chris Mackowski, Historian & Author, TBD

The Knoxville Civil War Roundtable is a organization dedicated to remembering and studying the Civil War in East Tennessee. Meetings are held a Buddy's Banquet Hall (5806 Kingston Pike). A dinner buffet is served at 7 p.m. Cost is $15.00 for members and $17.00 for nonmembers. Reservations must be made or cancelled not later than 11 a.m. on the day before the meeting. Call (865) 671-9001 to make or cancel reservations.

A guest speaker, normally an author, educator, or historian of national prominence in his or her field, speaks for approximately one hour, on some aspect of the American Civil War. This address is followed by a brief question and discussion period. Cost (for those not dining) is $3.00 for members and $5.00 for nonmembers.

The normal schedule of events at each meeting is as follows:
7:00 p.m. - Buffet Dinner
7:45 p.m. - Roundtable Business
8:00 p.m. - Speaker + Questions/Discussion
9:15 p.m. - Adjournment

https://kcwrtorg.wordpress.com/

November 12 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

AMERICAN PATCHWORK QUARTET (APQ), led by multi-Grammy award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication,
country twang, West African hypnotics, and East Asian ornamentation. APQ’s sound is a masterful confluence of tradition and innovation, transcending culture, politics, and ideology. A southern-born roots music aficionado, Ross is also the founder of the world-renowned Gullah group Ranky Tanky. In APQ, Ross intertwines with other Grammy-winning artists: Falguni Shah, an eleventh-generation Hindustani classical vocalist, Yasushi Nakamura, an internationally acclaimed Issei jazz bassist, and Clarence Penn, a drumming protégée of Ellis Marsalis whose fibers were honed by African American church traditions. APQ resonates as a potent symbol of unity in diversity. It stands testament to the notion that, from a collage of varied backgrounds, a coherent and beautiful whole can be fashioned. Mirroring America’s cultural mosaic, APQ stitches together a story that’s both intricate and resilient. The fabric of their music is genuine—it neither feigns tolerance nor presents an overly- embellished image of unity. Instead, each carefully chosen piece dives deep into America’s patchwork soul and shares the joys, sorrows, and unwavering hope of a nation crafted by shared dreams and diverse histories.

502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804
865.981.8590 or info@claytonartscenter.com
https://claytonartscenter.com/2024-2025-season/

Details TBA
7pm

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

4th Annual Seniors Got Talent presented by Morning Pointe Foundation, Tuesday November 12, 7:00PM at the Bijou Theatre.

Tickets at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B00611AB2364BA1
Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information/tickets: 865-522-0832, https://knoxbijou.org/

Books and Botox, Tuesday November 12 at 6:00 PM at Union Avenue Books.

Union Ave Books and Smiley Aesthetics are partnering up for an evening of all your favorites: skincare, food, drinks, and books! Join us for a presentation of handpicked books, shop a curated selection of skincare items, and learn more about Smiley Aesthetics' treatment options - all while snacking on treats and enjoying a beverage with friends. While the ticket does not include a Botox treatment, you will receive a 20% off code for future use.

Tickets at: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qx5a885/lp/0c51524f-3fa9-4844-afa7-875032d77f15

Union Ave Books, 517 Union Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-951-2180, www.unionavebooks.com

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:30pm

The New Sound Concert series features new music from the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music's composition studio. Can't make it in-person? Catch the livestream at music.utk.edu/livestream.

Natalie L. Haslam Music Center , Powell Recital Hall
1741 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: 865-974-3241
https://music.utk.edu/events/

7:00pm – 8:30pm
The Emporium Center, 100 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902

Join pianist Mimi Terry and her band for an evening of great jazz. Free admission.

https://www.knoxjazz.org/calendar/2024/11/5/mimi-terry-the-emporium

Religion vs. Science? The Scopes Trial and Beyond, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4pm to 5:30pm, John C Hodges Library, 1015 Volunteer Blvd, rm 100.

The 1925 Scopes “Monkey” Trial often stands as a classic case demonstrating a fundamental conflict between religious and scientific worldviews. However, such characterizations mask the deeper complexities involved both in the trial and other historical engagements between religious and scientific perspectives. This panel brings together four scholars of religious studies to discuss how academic approaches to religion, culture, science, and media help move beyond the conflict thesis, demonstrating avenues for collaboration and understanding between diverse stakeholders as the 21st century progresses.

Panel Participants:
Dr. Joseph Witt: Associate Professor of Religious Studies, focusing Religion, the Natural World, and Appalachia
Dr. David Kline: Senior Lecturer of Religious Studies, focusing on Religion, Media, and Political and Contextual Christian Thought
Dr. Megan Bryson: Associate Professor of Religious Studies, focusing on Asian Religions and Scientific Discourse
Dr. Erin Darby: Associate Professor of Religious Studies, focusing on Judaism and the interpretation of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament

If you are unable to attend in person, we welcome you to join with the link below.
https://tennessee.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4JcFAHGlRSeOMaeF5hyU4g#/registration

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Humanities Shared Services
501 McClung Tower & Plaza
Knoxville, TN 37996

Maple Hall: Knoxvillians Aiming for the White House
Tuesday, November 12 at 6:00 p.m. at Maple Hall, 414 S. Gay Street

On the next second Tuesday (Nov. 12), we’ll be back at Maple Hall. One week after the election, it’ll be hard to think about anything else. No matter what happens, we’ll try to put it in perspective with a survey of Knoxvillians who ran for president over the last couple of centuries. There are at least five who ran with a real reason to think they might prevail, and the grave of one of them is visible from the back of the bar. We'll fill it out with a survey of presidents who have visited Knoxville over the last 190 years. Free program. Food and drink available for purchase.

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

Reception: Nov 09, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
At The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

Artist Statement: "In my paintings, I delve into the profound connection between Black women and the healing elements exuded by the Southern Black Garden and memorial waters. Using oil, glitter, and familial fabric, I create a revitalized perspective on what it means to exist in historical southern regions charged with painful remembrance. By situating Black femmes amidst vivid florals and racialized landscapes, I expose life that is not predetermined by the framed perspectives of the social world."

Chase Williamson is an MFA candidate in Painting + Drawing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She centers the interconnection of Blackness, womanhood, & marginalized identity through her painted compositions. Born and raised in Franklin, Tennessee, her southern living experience is a major propeller for her work. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Art degree from University of Tennessee, Chattanooga in 2022, where she studied Studio Art & Psychology. Chase is fiercely passionate about creating mirrored representation; during undergrad, she painted the cover and interior artwork for the children’s book, “Creative God, Colorful Us”.
https://www.instagram.com/chasewilliamsonart/

RSVP here: https://www.thebottomknox.com/events-1/liquid-blackness-exhibition-reception

I Ought to Be in Pictures by Neil Simon at the Morristown Campus Judge William H. Inman Humanities Complex Theatre, November 8, 9, 15, and 16 at 8:00 PM,
November 10 and 17 at 2:00 PM.

A Neil Simon classic, I Ought to Be in Pictures is a comedy about a film screenwriter in Los Angeles who has abandoned his family. His daughter arrives at his home, wanting to become a part of his life, while seeking help in becoming an actress.

Pricing
$15 General Admission
$12 Senior Citizens (55+)
$10 Students

For reservations call 423-585-6922 or 423-585-6947. Tickets will also be on sale at the box office 1 hour prior to start time. Seating is first come/first served.

https://ws.edu/_events/events-calendar/feed-calendar/index.aspx#event-details/6773fd63

https://jessievanderlaan.com/home.html
https://www.nickdeford.com/

At Westminster Presbyterian Church Schilling Gallery, 6500 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: M-R 9-4, Fri 9-12. Information: (865) 584-3957 or www.wpcknox.org