Calendar of Events

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association: Tellabration

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

Join Ijams and the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association for an afternoon of stories, legends and tales at Tellabration 2024 on November 24, which is a world-wide storytelling event that celebrates the art of storytelling for all ages. Featured storytellers on November 24, 2024 will be Jean Davidson, Brenda Southerland, and Jennifer Alldredge. These incredible storytellers will share family-friendly stories to kick off a holiday season. Doors open at 2 pm, stories begin at 3. This is a family friendly event- good for all ages. Tickets for this event are $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-12. The Ijams Beer Garden and concession area will be open for this event.

This event will be held inside the Visitor Center. If the weather is beautiful, the event will move to the back patio. https://www.ijams.org/event-details/ijams-sunset-series-tellabration-2024-a-celebration-of-storytelling-for-all-ages

At Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920

Ijams Nature Center: Upcoming Events

Category: Classes, workshops, Kids, family, Meetup and Science, nature

11/23 • Intro to Navigation
11/23 • Bouldering for Beginners
11/23 • Bike with a Naturalist
11/24 • Self-Care Sunday Yoga
11/24 • Tellabration: A Celebration of Storytelling for All Ages

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Visitor Center open daily 10-6; grounds and trails open daily from 8 AM - dusk. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

Clarence Brown Theatre: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Category: Kids, family, Music and Theatre

ADAPTED BY EDWARD MORGAN AND JOSEPH HANREDDY; MUSIC BY JOHN TANNER

Knoxville’s Most Beloved Family Tradition! For more than three decades, Knoxvillians have returned year-after-year to experience this timeless story of hope and redemption. This season, make 'A Christmas Carol' part of your holiday tradition. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll create a wonderful memory… and you will leave the theater with a warm heart and renewed spirit!

Clarence Brown Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Ave on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information/tickets: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.com