Calendar of Events

Friday, November 15, 2024

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

The Eclectic Cleric: Sacred Story Studio

  • September 27, 2024 — December 27, 2024

Category: Free event, Health, wellness and Meetup

Fridays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Sequoyah Hills, Knoxville

The Sacred Story Studio seeks to cultivate a deep reverence for sacred texts while encouraging a rigorous yet open-minded approach to spiritual learning. It is a place where the mind, body, and spirit engage in a harmonious pursuit of wisdom and understanding.

Imagine a serene, non-denominational space dedicated to the study of sacred texts, blending the contemplative atmosphere of a reading room (Bet Midrash) with the immersive environment of a dojo, Zendo, or yoga class. The Sacred Story Studio is a tranquil, analog space where individuals from all walks of life – seekers and heretics, bards and prophets – gather to engage with sacred texts from a variety of religious and spiritual traditions. This unique center offers an environment that encourages deep, meditative learning, rigorous mental and spiritual discipline, and a sense of community.

Students and teachers present, share, discuss and read together (in havruta) from Texts of Enduring Worth (as most broadly defined): Gilgamesh and Psalms, John Coltrane and The Vedas, William Shakespeare and Seneca, Attar’s “Conference of the Birds” and T. S. Eliot’s “Four Quartets,” painting by Helen Frankenthaler and Frida Kahlo, essays and stories of James Baldwin, films of Pedro Almodóvar and Akira Kurosawa.

Sacred Story Studio incorporates practices like meditative reading, where students learn to internalize passages with focus and intention, or guided reflection sessions, akin to meditation, as well as open forums where ideas and interpretations are exchanged in a respectful, disciplined manner, without fear of cancellation.
https://www.eclecticcleric.com/sacred-story-studio

Rabbi Alon C Ferency is the “Eclectic Cleric” who believes creativity is a spiritual adventure. Learn more and book a free 30-minute inspiration consultation at https://www.eclecticcleric.com/consultations

SalsaKnox Dance Company: Friday Salsa Parties

  • January 5, 2024 — December 27, 2024

Category: Classes, workshops, Dance, movement and Meetup

Join us EVERY SINGLE FRIDAY for an unforgettable Salsa Party Experience hosted by Waldo y Jacqui Solano, Owners of SalsaKnox Dance Company in Knoxville, TN. This weekly Friday Salsa Party is more than just a dance event; it's a vibrant celebration every single week of Latin culture, music, dance, and community. In the heart of Knoxville, we promise an evening filled with high-energy salsa, bachata, cumbia, merengue beats, passionate dancers, and the welcoming atmosphere for which SalsaKnox is well known.

$​7 Pre-Sale Online OR $10 at Door

​8-8:45pm: SALSA DANCE LESSON (BEGINNER)
​8:45-11:45pm: SALSA PARTY

At The DanceNSpace, 9057 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923
Information: info@salsaknox.com or (865) 455-3658.
www.SalsaKnox.com