Calendar of Events

June 1st, 2017 will be the 221st anniversary of Tennessee’s admission as the 16th state in the year 1796. In conjunction with the Historic Homes of Knoxville, Marble Springs State Historic Site will commemorate this occasion with a living history weekend on Saturday, May 27th from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, May 28th from 11 am to 4 pm. Guests can expect to experience 18th century demonstrations such as wood carving, spinning and weaving, 18th century style militia drills, weapons demonstrations that will showcase period appropriate firearms, and much more! Come celebrate Tennessee’s statehood with Marble Springs and the Historic Homes of Knoxville. This event is free. Donations are appreciated with all proceeds going towards grounds maintenance and educational programming at Marble Springs.

Marble Springs: 1220 West Gov. John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-573-5508, www.marblesprings.net

Saturday, May 27, Support Zoo Knoxville’s animal conservation programs by taking a 10, 30- or 50-mile bike ride through east Knox County. Routes begin and end at Zoo Knoxville, and each has varied topography that includes hills, flats and beautiful scenery throughout the foothills east of Knoxville along the French Broad River. Suited for all levels of cyclists, this is a supported ride with clearly marked directions, fully stocked rest stops and a rider “support and gear” (SAG) vehicle to assist with any technical issues.

Beverages courtesy of Central Flats and Taps (must be 21 and have ID for alcoholic beverages).

Saturday, May 27, at 8:30AM. Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Knoxville/RidefortheWildSideKZ
Zoo Knoxville, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37914. Open every day except Christmas. Information: 865-637-5331, www.zooknoxville.org

Once again, Cades Cove Cellars is joining with TAG for a day of wine and art. We will be exhibiting and selling high quality art work at Cades Cove Cellars, and as usual, Cades Cove Cellars will be selling high quality wines. They are located at 7126 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Townsend, TN 37882 Please mark your calendar and come by to see us!

Townsend Artisan Guild: www.townsendartisanguild.org

Historic locations in Knoxville and East Tennessee celebrate Statehood Day with free admission, tours, and events. The sites include places of historical significance in the exciting journey from the creation of our country to the founding of our state. The Historic Homes of Knoxville include: Blount Mansion, Crescent Bend, James White’s Fort, Mabry-Hazen House, Marble Springs, Ramsey House, and Historic Westwood. Each site will have individual ways of celebrating the birth of Tennessee. Please check with each home as to the date/time their event will take place. This is a free museum day to the public, with self guided tours. Tennesseeans for Living History volunteers will be demonstrating the lifestyle of 1796: Open Hearth and Fire Pit Cooking, Blacksmithing, Weaving, Spinning and other pioneer era tasks. Donations gladly accepted.

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

Good Sport Night, Saturday, May 27, 2017, 5:00pm 9:00pm
Calling All Good Sports!
Here's the deal. You purchase a ticket to a mystery event. Show up to The Central Collective at the specified date and time, and be ready for anything. Past events have included: a live studio game show, an egg drop competition, a garden party in a castle, a walking tour of North Knoxville, live music with swing dance lessons, an underground arcade, and an actual wedding were attendees served as the bridal party, toast-makers and wedding guests. These are events for folks who are curious, adventurous, and like trying new things & meeting new people.

Worried that you won't be able to participate because of dietary restrictions, physical ability or other preferences? We'll do our best to give you the information you need to decide if this month's Good Sport Night is right for you. If you have any concerns, don't hesitate to give us a shout! If you show up and cannot participate for an unforeseen reason, we're happy to give you a credit for a future Good Sport Night. Unless otherwise noted, these events are not programmed for children.
Alcohol: BYOB, Food: Light Snacks, Dress Code: None, Physical Activity: Low
Good Sport Level: 2/5

For tickets and more information please see http://www.thecentralcollective.com/event-calendar/2017/may-good-sport-night

The Central Collective, 923 N. Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917. Information: 865-236-1590, info@thecentralcollective.com, www.thecentralcollective.com

Construction on Blount Mansion began in 1792. The restored mansion was open for tours in 1930, making it the oldest museum in Knox County. Commemorate the creation of the state of Tennessee and celebrate the pioneers who settled and transformed the southwest territory into the vibrant state of Tennessee with a free visit to Blount Mansion!

Blount Mansion, 200 W. Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-525-2375, www.blountmansion.org

Join us at Mabry-Hazen House as we celebrate the State of Tennessee's 221st birthday with free tours of this historic site.

Mabry-Hazen House, 1711 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37915. Information: 865-522-8661, www.mabryhazen.com

Angela Floyd School for Dance and Music Presents - Once Upon a Time: 20 years of telling stories through dance

Our performance begins with our Tappers who will perform the heart-warming tale of MATLIDA, using music from the musical inspired by the beloved children's classic by Roald Dahl. The journey continues with our Jazz and Hip Hop dancers who will dance to your favorite songs that draw inspiration from literature.... and for our Ballet Production our dancers from preschool to upper level pointe, will take part in telling of ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND.

Tickets are available starting Monday, May 22 at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and at the door. Children $10.00 and Adults $23.00. At Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Jr Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: 865-675-9894, www.angelafloydschools.com

The UT Arboretum Society will present a lecture on fireflies on Saturday, May 27th, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the UT Arboretum Auditorium. Please note: the subject of this program is not synchronous fireflies.

Robbie Meyer of the National Park Service will conduct the program, “The Mysterious World of Lightning Bugs.” He invites everyone to join him for this program on one of nature’s brightest insects, the firefly. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a talk about the life cycle of fireflies and what makes them so fascinating. After the sun begins to set, we will move outside to view and attempt to catch some fireflies and observe them. You are welcome to bring something to use to catch the fireflies, but please keep in mind all fireflies will be released at the end of the program. Participants are welcome to bring a flashlight but are asked to keep it turned off during the program. A flashlight with a red light filter option is recommended. The UT Arboretum is located at 901 S. Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge.

A donation of $5 per carload is asked, and we welcome additional donations to help support the UT Arboretum Society and its programs.

To learn more about this lecture or the UT Arboretum Society, go to www.utarboretumsociety.org.

Celebrating 52 years in 2017, this program is one of many lectures and activities that will be offered this year by the UT Arboretum Society. The program is cosponsored by the UT Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center.

Join us for our summer music festival! We will be hosting an outdoor concert with local artist Perry Bonck. We will have food with food trucks and also antique autos on display. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, coolers and dogs are welcome. Admission is free and parking is free. Floyd's will also be open during the event for antique picking and shopping.

3019 Amherst Rd, Knoxville, TN 37921. Info: 865-850-5752 or https://www.facebook.com/FloydsAntique/

$55 per person - Join us and our friends at East TN Tours for a Downtown Food Tour. It'll be a fun and exciting guided walking tour during which you'll learn about the city and its history and culture. You'll also visit locally owned restaurants that will serve fresh cuisine especially prepared by the chefs for East TN Tours. What better way to experience downtown Knoxville then trying it one bite at a time? Come eat, drink and socialize with City People and East TN Tours!

All are welcome regardless of City People membership, but if you'd like to become a member of City People for great downtown discounts and fun private events, fill out the application on our website at http://citypeople.org/join-us.

Tickets: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/easttntours/items/28768/availability/24235338/book/?full-items=yes

DYNAMIC MUSICAL DUO - It’s always a special night when Katy and Wendel get together! And this Saturday night promises to be no different when Knoxville Jazz Singer Katy Free and musician/composer Wendel Werner team up for a special Memorial Day weekend concert at Le Noir – A Southern Belgian Bistro in Lenoir City. This incredibly talented pairing brings their brand of freshness to classics of pop, jazz and blues. You definitely don’t want to miss this fantastic evening of music.

It’s happening from 6-8 and admission is free. For more info & directions, go to https://www.facebook.com/Le-Noir-A-Belgian-Southern-Bistro-180546562140264/

Le Noir, 123 E Broadway St, Lenoir City, TN
865.816-3516 or Abelgianbistro.com