Calendar of Events

Late July workshop with Joy Davis

Former Circle Director Joy Davis just happens to be one of only four people in the US who is certified in Countertechnique, a dance training method developed by Anouk van Dijk.
She will be offering a master class on Saturday, July 26th along with a choreography workshop open to all levels that afternoon and a more advanced workshop on Sunday the 27th.
All choreographers who intend to submit work for Modern Dance Primitive Light are encouraged to attend. Details will be posted on our website soon or you can contact Angela Hill for more information.
circlemoderndance.com/

25 years ago Paula Poundstone climbed on a Greyhound bus and traveled across the country -- stopping in at open mic nights at comedy clubs as she went. A high school drop-out, she went on to become one of the great humorists of our time. While there is no doubt that Poundstone is funny, the thing that probably separates her from the pack of comics working today, and that has made her a legend among comics and audiences alike, is her ability to be spontaneous with a crowd.

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

In the early 1900s, Sand Branch was a tight-knit community of dairy farmers who gathered on Saturdays for a weekly potluck dinner. Join us for a traditional “homecoming” meal at one of the original Sand Branch residences, built in 1945 on a 9-acre ridgeline lot overlooking the community. Mosey along the walking trails and terraced gardens, spread a blanket on the lawn, and enjoy a summertime picnic that will remind you of the home-cooked foods your family enjoyed with your community. 48 guests, $75.00 per person. Location: East Knox County, 2345 Thorngrove Pike.

Knox Heritage’s popular series of fundraising dinners, Summer Suppers, takes place annually in some of the region’s most spectacular historic places. The suppers are organized by host committees of volunteers who work together to plan every detail.

Knox Heritage: 865-523-8008, www.knoxheritage.org

Come on out Knoxville, for the American Pastime as it was played in the beginning. The rules are authentic for that time, the uniforms are period replicas and the laughs are never ending. The event is open to the public at no charge. Ramsey House will have food and beverages available for sale to those that have the need for traditional ballpark snacks. You need only bring yourself, your family and friends along with lawn chairs or blankets. Come support our local team and enjoy an afternoon of family entertainment, history and fun centered on the game that has been so beloved for generations.

July 26th- Vintage Base Ball Game. Dry Town Boys of Roanne County vs. Knoxville Holstons.

2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914. Information: 865-546-0745, www.ramseyhouse.org

Workshop Series. Details TBA.

A1LabArts @ the Center for Creative Minds, 23 Emory Place, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: www.a1labarts.org

Saturday, July 26, 2014, 10:00AM-8:00PM.
Locally created artwork and locally crafted wine! Come taste them both!
Offered by Cades Cove Cellars and Townsend Artisan Guild.
7126 East Lamar Alexander Drive (Hwy 321)
Townsend, TN
865 325 9463

Saturday, July 26th at 2:00 pm.
East Tennessee native Jesse Graves reads from & signs his new collection of poetry, “Basin Ghosts”

Union Avenue Books
517 Union Ave - Knoxville, TN 37902 - 865.951.2180
www.unionavebooks.com

Knox Makers will be supplying 3-D printers. Knox Makers will also be providing a polargraph, Raspberry Pi and other technology. Fine Arts Blount will have arts and crafts projects available for making hands-on creations. Located at the Blount County Public Library in the meeting rooms and hallway.

Maker Day will be the grand finale for the Teen Summer Reading Program and will be a continuing event for the Adult Summer Reading Program. Free and open to the public, the program is sponsored by the Blount County Public Library, located at 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville.

Blount County Public Library, 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville, TN. Information: 865-982-0981, www.blountlibrary.org

Art Exhibit at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Gallery, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918. Free and open to the public. Opening reception July 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; artists’ talks at 6:30 p.m. Exhibit runs through August 2014.

+ Scherry Samuels | Samuels’ work is consistently cheerful and upbeat. Using vibrant color with particular attention to harmonies and color trails, she leads the viewer's eye through her paintings. Richness and saturation of color are vital to her work.

Samuels has a degree in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Six years ago she began pursuing her desire to paint with oils, and as her skill grew and her style developed, she began showing her work. She had a large solo show in Maryland. She now lives in Knoxville and is a member of the Knoxville Arts and Cultural Alliance. Some of her work is currently on display in the Mayor's office.

+ Kelly Hider | This series is about the possible presence of supernatural entities, both alien and deceased, and conversely the possibility of spiritual, fateful forces discussed in various theologies.

Influenced by the work of many contemporary artists who stage photographs, religious iconography, and even television shows from pop culture such as Star Trek and the X-Files, this cinematic work takes place in natural settings, places for contemplation as well as vulnerability.

Hider received her BFA from SUNY Brockport in 2007 and an MFA from the University of Tennessee in 2011. She has had solo exhibitions at the University of Rochester and at SUNY Brockport in Rochester, NY, The Ewing Gallery and Gallery 1010 in Knoxville, TN, and the Blackberry Farm Gallery at the Clayton Arts Center in Maryville, TN. Hider recently participated in group exhibitions at the Visual Art Exchange in Raleigh, NC, the St. Louis Artist Guild, St. Louis, MO, and Ground Floor Gallery in Nashville, TN. She also had an artist residency at MadOnArts in France. She currently teaches art history and studio courses at Walters State Community College and at Pellissippi State Community College. She is a founding member of the Vacuum Shop Studios.

Juried Exhibit to Choose Winners for FCAC 10th Anniversary Calendar for 2015
Student Exhibit: Students from Mary Baumgartner’s “Wonderful World of Watercolor” Classes
Opening Reception July 25, 6:30-8:00 PM - everyone welcome!

Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave, Knoxville, TN 37918. Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 9AM-5PM; Wednesday & Friday, 10AM-5PM; Saturday, 9AM-1PM. Information: 865-357-2787, www.fountaincityartctr.com

The Memory of Water by Shelagh Stephenson. Directed by Courtney Woolard.

A beautifully moving and surprisingly funny story of three sisters who return to their childhood home in England to celebrate their mother's life (and mourn her death), all the while searching for the secret to a happy future buried within the memories of their past.

Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37917. For information: 865-544-1999, www.theatreknoxville.com.

Part of Tennessee Theatre's Summer Movie Magic Lineup. Screenings on July 25 (8:00 PM) & 27 (2:00 PM).

$8 adult, $6 children under 12 and seniors 65 and over; Subscriptions are $35 adult and $25 children and seniors.

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