Calendar of Events

It’s a Wonderful Life is based on the story, The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern and is adapted by Joe Landry. This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. One Christmas Eve, George Bailey is so discouraged, he wonders if the world would be better off without him.

River & Rail Theatre, 111 State Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-407-0727, www.riverandrailtheatre.com

December 5 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Rekindle the Flame in the hearth ​with stories, music, song and dance from the rich treasury of Ireland’s cultural heritage. Spend an evening with native Irish storyteller Tomáseen Foley and some of the most gifted Celtic musicians, dancers and singers performing anywhere today, both sides of the Atlantic. Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas recreates the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in a remote farmhouse in his native parish of Teampall an Ghleanntáin in the west of

Ireland in the 1950s, when the neighboring families gather around the fire to grace the wintry night with traditional Irish Christmas carols, to raise the rafters with the joy of their music, to knock sparks off the flagstone floor with traditional dances – and, of course, stories – they filled the night with the laughter of their stories.

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

Thursday, December 5
All concerts are FREE and open to the public.

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

Start the holiday season off right with Celebrate the Season from 4:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Farragut Community Center. Families can have portraits made with Santa and enjoy cookie decorating, crafts and a holiday-themed movie during this free evening of family fun. It’s a great way to start the holiday season!

Join us for an evening in the Greenhouse on Thursday, December 5, 2024,
5:30-7:30 PM, for a fundraising event hosted by SKNBC and Stanley's to support the Legacy Parks' SoKno Art Walk project. Guests will enjoy a "Taste of South Knoxville" with hors d'oeuvres from South Knoxville restaurants and beer and wine. Mingling among the beautiful poinsettias will brighten your holiday spirit! Tickets are $50 each and includes 2 drink tickets. Additional drink tickets can be purchased for $5 each.

Tickets at: https://legacyparks.networkforgood.com/events/76953-evening-in-the-greenhouse

Legacy Parks Foundation: 900 Volunteer Landing Lane, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: 865-525-2585, www.legacyparks.org

From a musical family in Dublin, John’s influences include well known English folk singers, Scottish singers like Dick Gaughan and John Martin; and fellow Irishmen Paul Brady and Al O’Donnell as well as his father, Sean Doyle - probably the biggest influence of all. John went on the road as a pro at 16 with the group Chanting House which he formed with Susan McKeown and which eventually included such great players as Seamus Egan, Eileen Ivers, & Donogh Hennessy. John went on to form the highly acclaimed super group, Solas, with Seamus Egan, John Williams, Karan Casey and Winifred Horan which took the folk and Celtic music worlds by storm.

After leaving Solas, John has gone on to perform and tour with other greats in the Folk, Celtic and Bluegrass worlds.

Tickets available at TicketLeap (jubilee-community-arts.ticketleap.com), by mail or at the door 30 minutes prior to show
$20 at the door, $15 General Audience Advance, $14 JCA members, students & seniors 65+
At the Laurel Theater (865) 522-5851
1538 Laurel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916
Contact: concerts@jubileearts.org

An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.
One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.
Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.

Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information/tickets: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com

This collaborative project with the East Tennessee Art Education Association is designed to gather the best student work in grades 6-12 from a 32-county region; award winners are eligible for $1,000,000 in scholarships to national art schools. Organized by the KMA.

For additional information and updates, follow the Knoxville Museum of Art on social media:
Facebook: Knoxville Museum of Art, Instagram: @knoxvillemuseumofart, X: @knoxart

Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World's Fair Park, Knoxville, TN 37916. Hours: Tu-Sa 10-5, Su 1-5. Information: 865-525-6101, www.knoxart.org. Admission and parking are free.

Whether with family, friends or on a date you'll love skating in the heart of Downtown Knoxville in Market Square! Join us at Holidays on Ice presented by Home Federal Bank to make memories that will last long after the holidays are over. Enjoy skating under the stars and twinkling lights while listening to music every night. The rink opens the day after Thanksgiving and will be open through January 5, 2025.

Ice rink is located in Market Square in front of the Knoxville Chamber at 17 Market Square in Downtown Knoxville. The ice rink will be closed during inclement weather, please check the Holidays on Ice Facebook page to stay updated.

Admission price includes entry fee, skate rental and unlimited time on ice!
Adult: $12, Children Age 12 & Under: $9
Season Pass Adult: $50, Season Pass Children Age 12 & Under: $35

Regular Hours
November 29, 2024 - December 22, 2024
Monday through Thursday: 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Extended Hours
December 23, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Monday through Thursday: 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Special Holiday Hours for Christmas & New Years
Christmas Eve: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed
December 26: 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
New Years Eve: 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
New Years Day: 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Parking is free at all city-owned garages after 6 p.m. on weekdays and throughout the weekend, except for specific special events. City-owned garages include the Locust Street Garage, the State Street Garage and the Market Square Garage. https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/special_events/knoxvilles_holidays_on_ice

We are excited to announce our schedule for the 5th annual Christmas in the Village festivities at the Heritage Center! If you're interested in a taste of Appalachian Christmas traditions, complete with living history demonstrations, evening tours of our historic structures, and warm refreshments, don't pass up your opportunity to visit with us this holiday season! The official event dates are listed below, and village entry takes place between 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm each evening!

November 29-30
December 6-7
December 13-14
December 20-21

Purchase tickets directly by visiting our website and clicking on the Tickets and Events tab, then look for the link to Christmas in the Village. Adult tickets are $15 each, Senior tickets are $12 each, and Children (ages 5-12 years) are $10 each. Kids under 4 are free. In case of bad weather, please call ahead to double-check that we are open that night. If you have questions or need additional information, please feel free to call the office at
865-448-0044 during normal business hours. We look forward to seeing you during this year's Christmas in the Village!

https://gsmheritagecenter.org
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center | 123 Cromwell Drive, Townsend, TN 37882

Music by Richard Rodgers, Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Step into a world where magic dances with sophistication as Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless tale of hope and transformation sparkles with wit and delight. With its magical moments and delightful songs, this enchanting musical transports you to a bygone era of elegance and charm, as Cinderella meets her prince and makes her journey from rags to riches with resilience and grace. Let yourself be swept away by a glittering spectacle that harkens back to a golden age of theater, leaving audiences of all ages spellbound with their dreams soaring and their hearts aglow.

GENERAL AUDIENCES
https://www.orplayhouse.com/

By Samuel Spewack, Bella Spewack
Directed by Lisa Silverman

The scene is French Guyana, a region where on Christmas day the temperature has graciously dropped to 104 degrees. Three convicts are employed as roofers by a family, whose roof is in desperate need of maintenance. On the way from France is an evil-minded cousin, to oust the father of the family from his business, and his cold-blooded nephew, who is jilting the father’s daughter for an heiress. The three convicts—two of them murderers, the third a swindler—take the visitors on. All three have warm hearts and are passionate believers in true justice. Possessing every criminal art and penal grace, they set matters right and in doing so redeem themselves as real life angels to the grateful family.
“A completely captivating comedy.” — Philadelphia Inquirer
“Exudes a welcome and congenial air of humanity.” — Christian Science Monitor
“Engaging and pleasant preposterous comedy.” — New York News

Performances are Thu-Sat 7:30 PM and Sun 3 PM

Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 800 S. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information & tickets: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com