Calendar of Events

November First Friday at Bliss
Bliss 24 Market Square Knoxville, TN 37902
Friday, November 1st, 2013

Opening Reception: Friday, November 1st, 6pm to 9pm
Admission: Free

Bliss is pleased to present Knoxville's own, Grant Barton of Precious Metals Prints, for November's First Friday. Bliss, located at 24 Market Square, will host an opening reception from 6pm to 9pm. Complimentary snacks will be provided and Grant's jewelry will be available for all of November.

Precious Metals Prints started when Grant wanted a special gift for his wife, Laura. While reading a book about precious metal clay, Grant got the idea to make a necklace out of their two son's fingerprints.

Precious Metals Prints are pure silver or gold monogrammed pendants which make great gifts for mothers, grandmothers and even a gift to hold onto for mothers-to-be. The kit has simple instructions for how to capture your precious fingerprints in clay, but for First Friday, Grant will capture the fingerprints for you. The finished pendants will be available for pick-up in early December at Bliss.

Kickoff one of Knoxville's favorite traditions - First Friday - with the Visit Knoxville Team on November 1, 2013. Beginning at 4:00 p.m., Visit Knoxville will kickoff First Friday with an Open House featuring six (6) local artists and photographers whose work is on display throughout the Visit Knoxville building. These artists include Bobbie Crews, Phil Savage, Gary Heatherly, Lori Douthat, John Gustin, and Bill Foster. Also, see the reveal of the name on the Visit Knoxville mural and learn about several new Visit Knoxville initiatives and projects. We invite you to join the Visit Knoxville Team to kick-off First Friday, and then enjoy a night experiencing all the fun activities and entertainment at many downtown businesses and attractions.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Davis at 865-342-9119 or kdavis@knoxville.org.
http://www.knoxville.org/firstfridaykickoff

The Knoxville Re-Animation Coalition and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Architecture and Design are performing an Illumination in Odd Fellows Cemetery to celebrate the progress of the construction of the community passage, a portion of proposed walkways in the cemetery that will increase accessibility and engagement with the sacred grounds. The event is being hosted to thank all those who have supported the rehabilitation efforts over the years.

Schedule of events for Friday, November 1:
6:00 p.m. Procession along the Community Passage, led in song by Sister LaTeta
We will gather together on Bethel Avenue, between Surrey Rd. and New Salem Baptist Church, to begin the walk. The procession will follow from Bethel Avenue through Odd Fellows Cemetery and Potters Field to Dr. Walter Hardy Memorial Park for a public presentation.

6:15 p.m. Invocation by Reverend Harold Middlebrook followed by a presentation by the Knoxville Re-Animation Coalition and UTK College of Architecture and Design with Mayor Madeline Rogero

6:40 p.m. Sundown and a Show of Candlelight

Info: aambrozi@utk.edu, 865-974-3270

Come visit the art exhibition "WORK FRIENDS" this Friday (Nov. 1), from 7-10 pm.

“WORK FRIENDS” will feature the paintings, sculptures, and photos of ten Knoxville artists along with an item chosen as a partner to their work; a “work friend”. Each artist has been asked to display something that has a relationship to their process or aesthetic. The resulting talismans, detritus, and practical tools expand the work, and serve as a link to the creative incubator that is the studio.

Artists: April Bachtel, Robmat Butler, Kate Faulkner, Marcia Goldenstein, Javan Grover, Briena Harmening, Heather Hartman, Jonathan Lisenby, Andrew Merriss, Natalie Petrosky.

"WORK FRIENDS" is at 1324 Broadway Road (at Glenwood) in the space next to the Vacuum Shop Studios, and Knoxville's newest coffee shop, K-Brew.

Live! On Air and In Your Living Room: 60 Years of East Tennessee Television
Relive the Golden Age of television in East Tennessee through rare footage and original artifacts.

East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Museum hours: Monday-Friday: 9AM-4PM; Saturday: 10AM-4PM; Sunday: 1-5PM. Information: 865-215-8824, www.easttnhistory.org

Nov. 2 - Dec. 6 at Tomato Head Market Square
Dec.7 - Jan. 4 be at Tomato Head Gallery/Kingston Pike location

Sally Ham Govan draws figures and dogs and creates digital illustrations of city scenes. She has a BFA in studio art (drawing and graphic design) from the University of Tennessee and an MFA in illustration from the University of Hartford. She designs and edits publications and websites for Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University. Previously she worked as an art director at Whittle Communications and a graphic designer at the Knoxville News Sentinel. Her website is sallygovan.com.

Tomato Head - 12 Market Square Knoxville, TN 37902 | (865) 637-4067
Tomato Head - Bearden - 7240 Kingston Pike, Suite 172 | 865-584-1072

What is the meaning of peace? In this special exhibit, sixteen East Tennessee artists present their interpretations through photography, watercolor, oil, pencil and fabric art. The artists’ entry fees were donated to the East Tennessee chapter of Veterans for Peace, a global organization of military veterans working to end war and violent conflict. The chapter’s projects include supporting anti-bullying in our schools and educating our community on peaceful alternatives to violence.

Reception: Fri, Nov 2, 6:00-7:30 PM
Artist Q&A at 6:30 PM

Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-5PM; Friday 9AM-4:30PM; Sunday 9AM-1PM. Information: 865-523-4176, www.tvuuc.org

Recent works by Dennis Sabo Photography will be on display at the Tomato Head Restaurant-Market Square in downtown Knoxville from October 5 - November 1 and at the Tomato Head-Bearden location from November 3-December 7. His art exhibit entitled "Leafing Impressions" is an impressionistic and expressionistic viewpoint of the autumn grandeur that Mother Nature has provided to us.

Sabo says, "I challenge myself to capture common subjects that are often overlooked and then refine the photograph into an interpretive collage of color, motion, and textures. With a global community very much focused on environmental impact and fragile ecosystems, my artwork captures natural images and color with a perspective people easily miss." Dennis Sabo is an internationally award winning photographer specializing in contemporary fine art abstract, and scenic photography. His fine art prints interweave his creative compositional expressions and vivid colors into nature’s greater scheme of things. Dennis has refined the photograph into an interpretive collage of colors, and texture. His artwork and photography has appeared in a variety of books and magazines that include Canon, NOVA, PBS, Living Southern Style, Hilton Hotels, NBC, Ocean Conservancy, Shedd Aquarium-Chicago, and Blue Planet. His fine art has been included in gallery exhibitions at the Blowing Rocks Preserve-Hobe Sound, FL., Arts in the Airport Spring 2011/13 Exhibition-Knoxville, TN, the National Juried 2012/13 Exhibition-Knoxville, TN, Emporium Gallery- Knoxville, TN, Red Line Gallery-Farragut, TN, the Dogwood Regional Fine Art 2012 Exhibition-Knoxville, TN, Bliss Home Designs 2013, and ongoing at "The Art Market Gallery", Knoxville, Tennessee. www.dsabophoto.com

Tomato Head - 12 Market Square Knoxville, TN 37902 | (865) 637-4067
Tomato Head - Bearden - 7240 Kingston Pike, Suite 172 | 865-584-1072

Inspired by the internet sensation making everyone wonder what the fox really says, Knoxville Zoo is offering $5 admission to guests who give their best take on one of the possibilities featured in the popular You Tube music video. Since the offbeat song by the Norwegian comedy duo Ylvis offers a wide variety of possible things a fox may say, guests can offer their favorite interpretation at the zoo’s ticket window to receive a discounted admission of $5 to Knoxville Zoo for themselves and their accompanying party from Saturday, November 2nd through Friday, November 8th.

“We’re hoping our guests have a lot of fun with this promotion,” says Alison Travis, director of Marketing at Knoxville Zoo. “It’s a little silly, but that’s the whole point, really. It’s a way you can start having fun before you even come through our gates, which we think is a wonderful way to start your visit.” Those not familiar with the “What Does the Fox Say” video can find a link on Knoxville Zoo’s Facebook page and Twitter profile. The zoo encourages sharing of the unconventional promotion with friends and family via social media. The $5 admission is valid only at the zoo’s ticket window from November 2nd through November 8th and cannot be combined with any other discount or coupon.

Knoxville Zoo is Knoxville’s largest year-round attraction. Located off exit 392 from Interstate 40, the zoo is open every day except Christmas Day. Knoxville Zoo is nationally accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is committed to the highest standards in animal care and well-being, ethics, conservation, and education. Currently, the zoo is open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Admission and ticket sales stop one-hour before the zoo closes. Next-day admission is free after 3 p.m. For more information, please call 865.637.5331 or visit www.knoxvillezoo.org.

Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 8pm in the Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, the Clayton Center for the Arts presents "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening" with Emile Pandolfi. Best known for his arrangements, Emile’s favorite music to arrange comes from Broadway musicals. “In addition to being melodically fulfilling, these songs usually contain meaningful lyrics and lend themselves to interesting arrangement”. In many of his arrangements, one can hear the influence of Chopin and Debussy, accounting for the sensitivity and passion with which he plays.

Although serious about his playing, Emile is never serious about himself. While the audience is treated to a brilliant musical performance, they are also entertained by Emile’s charming sense of humor and friendly personality. Pandolfi made his symphony debut at age 14 and went on to hone his skills and shape his performance skills by being the “piano guy” at comedy clubs between sets of then up and comers like Jerry Seinfield and Jay Leno. Guest vocalist Dana Russell will join the acclaimed Steinway Artist. Pandolif’s program includes popular standards, Broadway hits, classical favorites and even newly discovered arrangements.

Tickets are $10-$25 and group rates are available.
For more information call the Clayton Center Box Office at (865) 981- 8590 or visit our website http://www.claytonartscenter.com
Clayton Center for the Arts: 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804.

At Cherokee Country Club. Featuring dinner, dancing, auctions, and more.
Starring Maria Aleida, internationally acclaimed Cuban Soprano, and Sergio Cepeda, Tenor.

Information: 865-524-0795, www.knoxvilleopera.com

With Bill Landry. Whether you regularly drive through the Smokies or you are a first time visitor, Cades Cove Heritage Tours allows you the opportunity to experience the Smoky Mountains as never before.

We offer fully guided bus tours for individual and group of all ages. Your tours are on comfortable 19-passenger Alternative Transportation Vehicles with experienced and friendly guides. Learn all about the history, personal stories, and natural resources that make the Smoky Mountains so unique. And, since you've left the driving to us, you can focus on sharing the beautiful scenery and wildlife with your family and friends, instead of worrying about the traffic. http://www.cadescoveheritagetours.org/

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, 3/4 mile east of traffic light at the Highway 321 and 73 intersection towards the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Townsend, TN. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10AM-5PM. Information: 865-448-0044, www.gsmheritagecenter.org