Calendar of Events

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At Westminster Presbyterian Church Schilling Gallery, 6500 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: M-R 9-4, Fri 9-12. Information: (865) 584-3957 or www.wpcknox.org

The Open Workshop | This Land is Your Land
EWING GALLERY | ART + ARCHITECTURE BUILDING, UT CAMPUS
*The gallery will be closed November 27 - December 1 for Thanksgiving

Regional Globalism in the Tennessee Valley features speculative design proposals from internationally recognized architects and design research practices, each addressing the theme of regenerative regional futures for the Tennessee Valley. This exhibit presents commissioned projects that respond to the region’s history of large-scale public works initiatives, offering thought-provoking visions that weave together architecture, environment, and society.

Exhibitors include: RVTR + POST (Ann Arbor/El Paso), The Open Workshop (San Francisco), Smout Allen (London), and faculty from UT’s College of Architecture + Design.

This exhibition was organized by the University of Tennessee College of Architecture + Design and curated by Assistant Professor Micah Rutenberg.

Ewing Gallery, 1715 Volunteer Blvd on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: M-T-F 10-5, W-R 10-7:30, Su 1-4. Information: 865-974-3200, www.ewing-gallery.utk.edu

November 24 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM the Smoky Mountain Blues Society is pleased to gather local musicians to celebrate Knoxville’s gone-too-soon stellar blues musician, Sara Jordan. And, once again, impresario Michael James has gathered a wonderful group of musicians to perform:
Blue Monday Jam Band
Mt. Olive Pleasure Club
Ray Beltran BlueMax
Mighty Blue
The Roger Hay Band
The Unknown Blues, featuring performances by:
Rey Pineda
Richard Qulia
Marci Pace
Jeanine D. Fuller
Sheila Gordon

This event is not only a celebration of our local blues music scene, but it is a charity event for the Blues Foundation Hart Fund, which helps blues musicians who are in financial need due to health concerns.

Some folks think the Sara Jordan Birthday Bash is the best show we have all year. It is a JOY FEST and we hope you will join us.

Location is the wonderful sound room upstairs at Bluetick Tavern in Maryville 128 W Broadway Ave. Bluetick offers terrific food and drink, so you can enjoy dinner and the show.

Tickets will be $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Tickets are sold only at the door. Doors open at 4pm. Show runs from 5-9pm.

https://smokymountainblues.org

HOLIDAY BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR
Just announced! Sunday, November 24 | 2pm

Have you ever wondered how many light bulbs are in each chandelier in the Grand Lobby? How has the seating capacity changed over the years? What event attracted the biggest crowds? Which Broadway show brought 12 semi-trucks full of scenery, sets, and costumes? Learn these details and more about the history, performances, and complete renovation of the Official State Theatre of Tennessee, while also getting so see all of our holiday decorations. You’ll go to areas not usually open to the public and walk away with a better understanding and appreciation for this architectural and cultural gem. $40 pp

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

Join us at Mill & Mine, 227 W Depot Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
Sunday, November 24th, 2024 11am - 6pm
Handmade + handpicked
Celebrating 10 years

Over the past decade The Retropolitan Craft Fair has grown from a fledgling local market into one of the premiere maker events in the Southeast. We’re proud to be part of Knoxville’s flourishing maker community and are grateful to our sponsors, vendors and patrons for making this little dream of ours a reality. Cheers to the next 10 years!

Each of our vendors is chosen exclusively after a juried event and are curated based on one-of-a-kind products, creativity, and that classic retropolitan swagger.

Follow Us on IG @RetroCraftFair
https://www.retropolitancraft.com/

November 24, 6:30 pm
$15 | tickets online here
https://www.simpletix.com/e/nightjar-with-roland-dixon-tickets-194039

Join us for the folksy/rock/pop sounds of beloved Knoxville band, nightjar! The night will open with folk singer and guitarist Roland Dixon.

Your $15 ticket includes a couple drinks (beer, wine, nonalcoholic)!
Max capacity is 49, so get your ticket early to ensure your spot!

Birdhouse Neighborhood Center
800 North 4th Avenue
Knoxville, Tennessee 37917

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

From dusk to 10 p.m. nightly Nov. 25-Jan. 1, thousands of holiday lights will twinkle along Campbell Station Road as part of Light the Park. The fun begins with Countdown to Light the Park from 5:30-7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25. Stick around to see Santa flip the big switch, illuminating thousands of holiday lights! Live entertainment, crafts and refreshments will precede this joyous occasion.

A new addition to this year’s event is a 53’ by 33’ synthetic ice rink that will operate from Nov. 22 to Jan. 4 at Mayor Ralph McGill Plaza!

Children can get their wish lists directly to Santa by using the giant mailbox at Founders Park. Letters must be mailed by Monday, Dec. 16. Be sure to include a return address—you may get a response from the big man himself!

There will be giveaways, food trucks and caroling scheduled throughout Light the Park. Learn more by following Farragut Parks & Rec on Facebook, Instagram and X.

FROSTY: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 • 11AM

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

1pm to 2pm

Join us at the McClung Museum for an hour of crafting! Drop in with any fiber art or craft-related project and join us for an hour of creativity on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month! Bring your work in progress, or learn to crochet, knit, or embroider with materials that we have on hand. All skill levels welcome.

Frank H. McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
1327 Circle Park, Knoxville, TN 37996
https://calendar.utk.edu/event/montys-craft-circle

Start your Thanksgiving off with festive jazz on Tuesday, November 26 at 7 p.m. with drummer Ken Brown and his quintet! No ticket is required for Jazz at the Emporium concerts. BYOB; catered snacks are available for purchase at the venue.

https://www.knoxjazz.org/
The Emporium Center, 100 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN, 37902

A group show, Greetings From Vestal IV, featuring recent works by resident studio artists Rachel Sevier Dallery, Casey Field, Risa Hricovsky, and Ashley Pace opens Tuesday, October 29, 2024 and will run through Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Curator: Brian R. Jobe. An opening reception will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 5:00 until 8:00 pm (artists in attendance). The address is 4450 Candora Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920 and admission is always free of charge.
https://tristararts.org/the-gallery/f/greetings-from-vestal-iv

Tri-Star Arts at Candoro Marble Building, 4450 Candora Drive, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Tu-Sa 11-5. Information: https://tristararts.org/visit