Calendar of Events

Reception Dec 13, 6-7:30 PM with artist's talks at 6:30 PM

Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Gallery hours: M-Th 9:30-4:30, Su 9-1. Information: 865-523-4176, www.tvuuc.org

The Knoxville Community Band gives musicians of all experience levels the opportunity to perform in various concerts, including an outdoor concert series during the summer, other festivals and city events throughout the year playing an assortment of light classical, festive and marching pieces. The band meets in the band room at Northwest Middle School at 7 p.m. every Tuesday night.

All our concerts are free admission, bring your family and friends!!

December 8th, 3:00 PM
Bijou Theater, 803 S Gay St., Knoxville, TN. 37902

https://www.knoxvillecommunityband.com/

SUNDAY, DEC 8 | 7:30PM

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

5:30 PM with Choirs of the Ascension

The Episcopal Church of the Ascension
(865) 588-0589 or info@knoxvilleascension.org
800 S. Northshore Dr., Knoxville, TN 37919

Friends of Music and the Arts, a support society for music at Ascension, augments the calendar of liturgical feast-days with concerts and organ recitals throughout the year. https://www.knoxvilleascension.org/foma

Start and finish your holiday shopping at the UAB Holiday Party! Enjoy a curated gift guide for those hard-to-shop-for friends & family, games, sweet treats, an ugly sweater contest, and a hot cocoa bar. Have a merry time while we wrap your gifts for you!

Tickets include free gift wrapping, sweet treats, a hot cocoa bar, and a 15% discount. We're offering three timed-entry ticket options to keep your shopping experience exclusive and relaxing. Each ticket has a set entry time, so be sure to select your preferred hour slot for a shopping experience like no other!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/union-ave-books-holiday-party-tickets-1001512730537

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

Amadeus Concert Ensemble: Chanukah Music Fest
Free Community-wide concert
Sunday, December 8, 4:00 PM
Arnstein Jewish Community Center, 6800 Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919

Brian Salesky, Music Director and Pianist
Abigail Santos Villalobos, soprano
Diana Salesky, alto
John Overholt, tenor
Joel Brown, baritone

CHANUKAH MUSIC FEST, featuring three centuries of musical styles,
is divided into five sections, each holding a special significance to the holiday:
Chanukah Menorah Ceremony, Ladino Hanuka Kantikas,
Yiddish Chanike Lieder, Honoring the Maccabees, and Chanukah Folksongs.

No reservations required and there is free admission and parking.
Contact: Arnstein Jewish Community Center, 865-690-6343.

Join the Appalachian Ballet Company and Clara on a magical journey to the Land of the Sweets. Principal Artists, Laura Morton La Russa and James La Russa will be taking the stage as Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier, as well as welcoming back guest artists, Aaron Smyth and Alexandre Gonzaga. This production features live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra for all public performances conducted by ABC’s Music Director, Mr. James Fellenbaum.

At Knoxville Civic Auditorium
Saturday, December 7th 2024 Evening Performance 7pm
Sunday, December 8th 2024 Matinee Performance 3pm

At Clayton Center for the Arts
Friday, December 13th 2024 Evening Performance 7pm
Saturday, December 14th 2024 Matinee Performance 3pm

https://www.appalachianballet.org/tickets

2024 Keyboards at Christmas Piano Concert at Clayton Center for the Arts,
December 7, 7:00 PM & December 8, 3:00 PM.

Kick off your holiday season with an unforgettable night of music and Christmas spirit! Six grand pianos, played by top local talent, will fill the air with your favorite festive tunes. Even better, this special event supports Mission of Hope, a fantastic local charity dedicated to helping families in need across rural Appalachian communities. Get ready for a heartwarming evening that makes a real difference!

Tickets at https://claytonartscenter.com/event/keyboards-at-christmas/

Clayton Center for the Arts, 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Information/tickets: 865-981-8590, www.ClaytonArtsCenter.com

RED Gallery is proud to announce the opening of if only in my dreams … by Melissa N. Everett

A collection of quilts, sculptural pieces, soft mixed with rigid, color used to nurture and encourage you to "be a wildflower”.

"As a mother, I wish I could provide solace and refuge for you all. Instead, we must connect to our inner children and play in our communities. Let’s escape to our dreams—find comfort in our imaginations. As a female artist, woman, and caregiver in a society that undervalues my contributions, this is my expression of hope. These artworks are pieces of pretend worlds I create to escape, to connect to my younger self. When the roles of domesticity seem to dominate my daily life, I visit these worlds to remind myself of all my layers.”

The show will open on First Friday, December 6, 5 - 9pm and will run through the month of December.
RED Gallery, 131 W Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
robin@robineaster.com
IG: @redgallery.knox

Performed Thursdays and Fridays at 7 PM; Saturdays at 1 PM and 5 PM; and Sundays at 3 PM.

KCT is East Tennessee’s leading producer of plays for children and families.
Knoxville Children's Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-208-3677, www.knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com

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

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