Calendar of Events

The second annual international FILM FEST KNOX will be held in Knoxville! Festival passes are $100 per person and will be available for purchase online at www.filmfestknox.com. VIP festival passes will also go on sale, for $250 per person. Additional programming and ticketing options will be announced closer to the festival.

Full festival passholders will be able to attend the entirety of the festival with the exception of the VIP Party. VIP passholders will be able to attend the entirety of the festival, including the VIP Party. This includes narrative and documentary short and feature film screenings in various blocks (including the American Regional Film Competition and the Made in Tennessee Competition), the Live Pitch on Thursday evening, all films in the Elev8or Pitch Screening, and all panels with industry professionals. FILM FEST KNOX is a producer-centric festival, acknowledging the invaluable contributions of film's creative producers, often overlooked yet vital to the success of a project. Passholders will experience an intimate festival environment with guest filmmakers in attendance.

The highly anticipated American Regional Film Competition is a major highlight of the festival hosted in collaboration with Regal. This unique showcase sheds light on exceptional works produced outside the traditional production centers of Los Angeles and New York. The winner of this competition will be awarded an Oscar-qualifying run by Regal. In addition to the American Regional Cinema Competition, FILM FEST KNOX will feature a Made in Tennessee Competition for shorts and feature films produced in the Volunteer State.

Another major component of the festival is the Elev8or Pitch, a pitch competition to provide further opportunities to filmmakers in East Tennessee and beyond. The Visit Knoxville Film Office hosted the Elev8or Pitch Kick Off Party at Scruffy City Hall on July 25, where teams in attendance learned rules and regulations for this competition. Teams have until October 17 to produce an 8-minute proof-of-concept short film along with a 1-minute elevator pitch to illustrate their vision for a full-length feature film. The top eight teams will be able to pitch live in front of a panel of industry judges and audience on the opening night of the festival, Thursday, November 14.

More details on FILM FEST KNOX will be provided throughout 2024 at FILMFESTKNOX.com.

Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 15, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
Tennessee Theatre

The Knoxville Symphony takes flight in November with a fiery program featuring Auerbach’s driving “Icarus,” Williams’ enchanting “Hedwig’s Theme,” and Stravinsky’s thrilling suite from “The Firebird.” KSO Concertmaster William Shaub takes center stage with Sibelius’ shimmering Violin Concerto.

Aram Demirjian, conductor
William Shaub, violin

CLAUDE DEBUSSY: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
JEAN SIBELIUS: Violin Concerto
LERA AUERBACH: Icarus
JOHN WILLIAMS: “Hedwig’s Theme” from Harry Potter
IGOR STRAVINSKY: Firebird Suite

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: 865-291-3310, www.knoxvillesymphony.com

On Thursday, November 14, there will be a bike ride around Knoxville and a networking social. The Summit will take place at the University of Tennessee Conference Center on Friday, November 15.

We will continue to focus on biking and walking at the Summit, building on a commitment to creating streets that are safe and inviting for all people. We believe that our communities are stronger and more economically vibrant when people walk and bike, and we support a bright future for our great state. The Summit is an incredible opportunity to network and learn, and we hope you'll join us!

We will share more details about the Summit as they develop, but don't forget to keep up with Bike Walk Tennessee! Like them on Facebook, follow them on Instagram, and check out the website for the most recent news about the Summit.
https://www.bikewalktn.org/tnsummit

Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Fall 2024 North American Tour,
Thursday, November 14, 8:00 PM at the Bijou Theatre.

Tickets at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B0060BDF8E07660

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

Marble City Opera will present the opera Bon Appétit! and a cake-baking class as a special event on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at The Cutting Edge Classroom, 150 N Martinwood Road in Knoxville. Guests will enjoy the opera and then make their own cake to take home.

Bon Appétit! was composed by Lee Hoiby for his friend Jean Stapleton, who sang its 1989 premiere at the Kennedy Center. The libretto was adapted by Mark Shulgasser from transcripts of two episodes of The French Chef, Julia Child’s cooking show on PBS. Stapleton was well-known for her role as Edith Bunker on All in the Family.

The role of Julia Child will be sung by soprano Ryan Colbert, a University of Tennessee graduate originally from Cleveland, Tennessee. Colbert is currently the Artistic Director of the Delaware Valley Opera Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has performed in Marble City Opera’s productions of Suor Angelica, Postcard from Morocco, and Sweets by Kate.

Kathryn Frady, Marble City Opera’s Executive Artistic Director, said, “It will be such a treat for us to enjoy an opera about baking a cake and then to bake our own cake to take home! I’m excited to collaborate with Chef John Alunni and the staff at The Cutting Edge Classroom for this special event.”

Marble City Opera brings world class singers, directors, and conductors to the stage while maintaining a dedication to creating opportunities for local, regional, and emerging artists. Marble City Opera is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with strong community ties and connections to other organizations, businesses, schools, and artists within Knoxville, and the East Tennessee community.

Marble City Opera: 865-226-9756, www.marblecityopera.com/tickets

Thursday, November 14
All concerts are FREE and open to the public.

Hardin Valley Campus
865-694-6400 or https://www.pstcc.edu/arts/

Boys and Girls Clubs of East Tennessee Gift of Hope fundraising breakfast, November 14th at 7:30 - 9:30 AM at Bridgewater Place, 205 Bridgewater Road, Knoxville.

Start your day with purpose at our Gift of Hope Fundraising Breakfast! Learn how we're empowering local youth through programs focused on academic success, healthy living, and character development. Discover how we’re changing lives and can prove it.

Reservations and more information at: https://bgctnv.org/events/2024-gift-of-hope-fundraising-breakfast

Join us for an insightful Thoughtful Thursdays session, November 14, 12-1:30 PM, featuring the curators from the McClung Museum, who will discuss the upcoming exhibit "Homelands," opening in January 2025. This exhibit is co-curated by representatives from four Native Nations connected to Knox County and showcases contemporary works by 16 Native artists. Our guest speakers will delve into the museum's collaborative efforts with Native Nations on curatorial projects, highlighting the importance of these partnerships in bringing diverse cultural narratives to the forefront. Learn about the curatorial process, the significance of the featured works, and the impact of this groundbreaking exhibition.

This event will be held in the Communications Building , COM 402G- Scripps Lab
1345 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville, TN.

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Dr on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: Tu-Sa 9-5. Information: 865-974-2144, https://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/

Thursday, November 14, 2024 7:30pm
Piano Recital by Dr. Alan Woo, piano professor at the University of Georgia. Woo has been featured on The McGraw Hill Financial Young Artists Showcase broadcasted on WQXR in New York and has performed in venues such as Carnegie’s Weill and Zankel Recital Halls. An avid chamber musician, he has made appearances at the Brooklyn Chamber Music Society, La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest, Gamper Festival of Contemporary Music, Bowdoin International Music Festival, and Juilliard’s ChamberFest.

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

Thu Nov 14, 5:30-7:30 PM

Hosted by The Maker City and the Arts & Culture Alliance

This free event is for artists, makers, and creatives seeking to take their craft to new heights, both educationally and professionally. It’s also for anyone interested in learning about many of the resources available in Knoxville, “The Maker City”. Come with questions about your creative pursuit, business dreams, and resource needs. This Resource Fair is tailored to provide personalized guidance and support. We’d hope to see you there! https://buytickets.at/themakercity/1411167

Start your day with purpose at our Gift of Hope Fundraising Breakfast, Thursday, November 14th. Doors open & breakfast is served: 7:30 AM and program begins at 8:00 AM. The location is Bridgewater Place, 205 Bridgewater Road.

Learn how Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley are empowering local youth through programs focused on academic success, healthy living, and character development. Join us to see firsthand the positive impact we’re making and how you can contribute to fostering brighter futures in our community. Discover how we’re changing lives and can prove it. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Kindly RSVP by November 7th to Maria Misciagna.
By phone (865) 232 -1113
By email mmisciagna@bgct​nv.org

Calling All Knox County Seniors! The CAC Office on Aging is hosting their 40th Anniversary of Aging: A Family Affair on Thursday, November 14th. This fun day of vendor presentations and workshops will cover topics of interest to older adults, their families, caregivers, and professionals. Learn more at this link.

This is the 40th Anniversary of Aging: A Family Affair hosted by the CAC Office on Aging! Join us for a fun day of workshops covering a variety of topics of interest to older adults, their families, caregivers, and professionals. We will have many vendors on hand offering programs and services for older adults. A light breakfast and lunch are provided with your registration. This year's Aging: A Family Affair will be held at Rothchild Catering and Conference Center on Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 8:00am-3:45pm.

Attention: If you don't wish to pay online with a credit card, use promo code "invoiceme" at checkout to receive an invoice via email.

Registration includes:
Light breakfast
Lunch
Refreshments
Workshops
Senior Expo

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/knoxville-knoxcountycac/event/afa2024/