Calendar of Events

The Cultural Attractions Committee, Central Program Council, Tennessee Theatre, and AC Entertainment are proud to present Celtic Thunder! Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at the Tennessee Theatre at 7:30PM

Celtic Thunder is a contemporary exploration of Celtic music. The group is known for its eclectic style with songs ranging from a soloist to an ensemble focus. The live show thrills audiences with a vivid light show, extensive choreography and an extravagant stage set. Don't miss all the excitement and tradition

In addition to buying tickets at the Central Ticket Office in the University Center on campus and at the Tennessee Theatre box office, they can now be purchased online! The website is http://knoxvilletickets.com/.
Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. For information: 865-684-1200, www.tennesseetheatre.com.

An evening with Noam Pikelny of Punch Brothers, Bryan Sutton of Ricky Scaggs & Hot Rize, Jesse Cobb of Infamous Stringdusters, Barry Bales of Allison Krauss + Union Station, and Luke Bulla of Ricky Scaggs & Lyle Lovett, marks a historic collaboration between the five most celebrated acoustic instrumentalists and singers of our time. This will be rare experience, as this usually occurs behind closed doors, as these musical friends join together for an evening of incredible bluegrass.

Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-522-0832, www.knoxbijou.com. For tickets: 865-684-1200, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

Alumni Memorial Building located at 1408 Middle Drive on the UT campus. (The James R. Cox Auditorium is located in the Alumni Memorial Building.) Unless otherwise noted, concerts are FREE and open to the public. *For individual or small group performances, please check the web site or call the day of the event for updates or cancellations: 865-974-5678, www.music.utk.edu/events

Knoxville Zoo has opted to cancel plans for a new party for guests ages 21 and older. “Spirits of the Night”, an after-hours Halloween celebration, initially scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 29 from 8:00 p.m. until midnight at Knoxville Zoo, has been cancelled due to forecasted temperatures that would make for a chilly outdoor venue for guests. Guests who have pre-purchased tickets to Spirits of the Night will receive a full refund of their ticket price. For more information, please call 865.637.5331 ext. 300 or visit www.knoxvillezoo.org.

Opening reception Mon, Oct 28, 6:30-7:30 PM
At the Art & Architecture Building, Gallery 103
http://www.brianjobe.com

1715 Volunteer Blvd on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Information: brian.r.jobe@gmail.com

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is pleased to present Surface: Selections from Arrowmont's Permanent Collection. The exhibition features 62 works by 61 artists of national reputation, and presents an opportunity to see many spectacular art and craft objects rarely on display to the public. The human need for expressing one's self through the making of images and symbols is evident throughout time and has manifested itself in an array of different forms and a plethora of artistic media. Whether applying paint to canvas, ink to paper, thread to fiber, texture to metal or glaze to clay, the adding, resisting, subtracting or a combination of those approaches to a material is the focus of this exhibition. Inspired by three surface forums (clay, fiber, and metals) taking place at Arrowmont in January 2014, these works from our permanent collection represent the different ways artists handle the surface of their chosen medium and express themselves through the objects they create. All art communicates and it all begins with a mark on a surface.

"We chose these particular pieces because of their exploration and manipulation of extremely varied surfaces, and their diversity of materials and content,” says Stefanie Gerber Darr, Arrowmont Gallery Manager. “Curating, conserving and exhibiting Arrowmont’s fantastic—and constantly growing—permanent collection is one of the truly great things the school provides for this region. We are always pleased by these opportunities to share it, and to invite our neighbors and visitors to be enriched by it here with us.”

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Information: 865-436-5860, www.arrowmont.org

by Anthony Clarvoe
Eddie Fisker is the dubious mastermind of the “gizmo” – an all-in-one hand held device that revolutionizes communication. Sound familiar? Anthony Clarvoe’s CTRL+ALT+DELETE eavesdrops on the hot-wired world of high-pressure scheming and the manipulation that accompanies a breakthrough in technology. The production runs October 24 – November 10, 2013 in the Clarence Brown’s Lab Theatre. Very popular at the Box Office, several performances have already sold out. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for non-UT students and $5 for UT students with ID.
“The play is a satire of the corporate market place. Pitting idealism against the harsh realities of the business world creates a suspenseful and "telling tale" about youthful dreams, ambition, disillusion, and greed in the often cutthroat corporate environment. What ultimately happens in the play offers a glimmer of hope that there is real humanity within the seemingly unforgiving competitive world of big business,” said Director Terry Silver-Alford.

Clarence Brown Theatre / Carousel Theatre, 1714 Andy Holt Ave on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. For information: 865-974-5161, www.clarencebrowntheatre.com. For tickets: 865-974-5161, 865-656-4444, www.knoxvilletickets.com

By Calhoun's On The River
On Thursday October 24th at 3:00pm, the ‘Pinta’ and ‘The Niña', replicas of Columbus’ Ships, will arrive in Knoxville. The ships will be docked at Calhoun’s Restaurant, 400 Neyland Drive, until their departure early Wednesday morning November 6. The ships open to the general public on Friday October 25.
For more information visit: www.TheNina.com

October 24, 29, and 30 (7:00 pm)
(Ages 10 and Up) Did you know that ghost hunters believe that both water and limestone can increase paranormal activity? If that’s true, then the quarries at Ijams are the perfect place for a haunting- especially when you consider the area’s grisly and checkered past. So if you’re brave enough, join us for our Haunted Lantern Tours… a frighteningly fun adventure! The fee for this program is $7 for Ijams members and $10 for non-members. Please call (865) 577-4717, ext. 110 to register.

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920. Hours: Grounds and trails open during daylight hours. Call for Visitor Center hours. Information: 865-577-4717, www.ijams.org

The Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris is looking for new members to sell their handmade crafts in the Craft Center shop. Anyone interested in going through the jurying process should pick up a jurying packet at the center and then bring three samples of their work to the center between Monday, October 21 and Friday, November 1 at noon. The jurying will take place on Monday, November 4, and items must be picked up by Thursday, November 12. Each person going through the process must fill out a form and pay a nonrefundable $25 jurying fee. The Appalachian Arts Craft Center is a nonprofit center that has been promoting traditional artists and crafts in the East Tennessee area for over 40 years. The center is located at 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris, TN, one mile east of I-75 north at Exit 122. For more information, call 865-494-9854, or visit www.appalachianarts.net.

We Just Wanted to Borrow a Van; a Gamma Ray Illustration Society Show
An exhibition of recent artwork in a variety of media, made by Carson-Newman graduate from the early 2000s.
Opening reception: Homecoming Saturday, October 19, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

In the Omega Gallery, Warren Art Building, Jefferson City, TN

October 18, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30
Come and join the spirits for a tour of Downtown Knoxville’s scariest landmarks. The tours which last approximately one and a half hours each, will visit the sites of some of Knoxville’s best kept secrets. Stories for this year include: the legend of Knoxville’s own Frankenstein, The Haunted Church Organ & Hanging Abner Baker. All tours began and end at James White’s Fort located at the intersection of Hill Avenue and Hall of Fame Drive. Ample free parking is available for tour participants at the Fort. Tours will depart at 7:00 p.m. each evening. Each tour will end with a marshmallow roast around the fires at the Fort.

Admission: Adults $10, Children (6-15) $6
All proceeds benefit James White’s Fort and its preservation and educational programs

James White's Fort, 205 E. Hill Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: 865-525-6514, www.jameswhitefort.org