Calendar of Events

75th Anniversary gala concert, Celebration of Our Past & Future.

Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
Sound Company Children’s Choir, Katy Wolfe, Director

The Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra, now 75 years old, is the oldest continually-performing orchestra in Tennessee! Come be a part of the audience at the 75th Anniversary Gala Concert & Reception that culminates a celebratory weekend extravaganza. The celebratory program is:

John Adams: Dr. Atomic Symphony
Richard Rodgers: Victory at Sea
Rodgers & Hammerstein: Selections from South Pacific

At Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center. Youth 18 & under attend all subscription concerts free through the Penny4Arts initiative and advertiser support. Visit www.ORCMA.org for repertoire and concert information, and call 865-483-5569 for more information and to purchase tickets (also available at the door, pending availability).

One of the most beloved movies of the 80s, Gremlins was released 35 years ago this year! Join us in celebrating our special Halloween-themed screening! A small town is besieged by some furry and not-so-cute little creatures after a young man ignores the warnings of a wise elder regarding their care and feeding.

This film is 1 hour and 46 minutes long and is rated PG.

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

Hosted by True Grit Comedy and Brickyard Bar & BBQ
8:30 PM
Brickyard Bar & BBQ
4928 Homberg Dr., Knoxville, Tennessee 37919

True Grit Comedy presents L.A.-based stand-up comedian Jono Zalay for a one-night comedy showcase, right here in Knoxville! Brickyard Bar & BBQ hosts a weekly open mic comedy night each Sunday, and this round includes a bonus show before the mic.

JONO ZALAY, a scientist-turned-comic-turned writer (but still a comic) brings a hilarious setlist of reality checks and wry observational humor that wins over crowds at shows, festivals, and book clubs all over the globe.

Featuring are locals Chris Rogers, known as a prolific figure in the local comedy scene for his work with Knox By Night and The Knox By Night Band, and Ana Tantaris, an upbeat up-and-comer with outstanding Yelp! reviews - she'll tell you so herself. Hosted by Beth Tomkins.
https://www.facebook.com/events/941685042842509/

Don't miss the 2019 Smoky Mountain Blues Society Blues Cruise finale, featuring local-favorite Mighty Blue on Sunday, October 20th.

Mighty Blue just released their self-titled EP-CD on September 5! That same day, they opened for Southern Avenue as part of the Levitt AMP Middlesboro Music Series.

Back in August 2017, Mighty Blue won the Regional International Blues Challenge (IBC) in East Tennessee, and in January 2018 traveled to Memphis to challenge over 200 bands from around the globe in the IBC finals. Playing for and competing with the world's top musicians was a thrilling achievement, and Mighty Blue has returned home to reign as one of Knoxville's top blues bands. Guaranteed to get you on your feet with their blues, rock, funk and soul; their high energy mix is an irresistible good time for any occasion.

Current band members include: Chelsea Samples (Vocals), Joel Seaton (Bass/vocals), Dave Eckman (Sax), Michael James (Guitar/vocals), Robert Dean (Drums//vocals), and our newest addition, Jaimie Cameron (Guitar/vocals).

Although the Blues is still Mighty Blue's calling, with its new, eclectic line-up, it's hard not to jump into some satisfying soul or a funky vibe, sprinkled with some saucy swing and rock-n-roll to boot. No matter what style they are playing, you are gonna wanna use your feet, cause this is BLUES you can USE!

SMBS Blues Cruise #7: Mighty Blue! 2019 Finale!
October 20, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

Boarding of the authentic Star of Knoxville paddlewheeler begins at 3 pm, and we will cruise the beautiful Tennessee River from 4 pm to 7 pm! The Star has two decks, one completely enclosed (heated and air conditioned) and one open air deck to enjoy the sights. Food and beverages (full bar) are available to purchase on-board, as are SMBS items and memberships.

Tickets: $16 for members, $20 for non-members, $25.00 day of show.
Call 865-525-7827 for TICKETS (Members Discount) or online at https://tnriverboat.com/.

Join us at the UT Gardens in Knoxville on Sunday, October 20, 2019, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. for a howling good time! Presented by the UT Gardens and the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, Howl-o-Ween caters to dogs and dog lovers alike! This fun event with a spooky twist will include a judged costume parade with prizes, children's activities, a pet food drive to benefit Knox PAWS and Feed-A-Pet, food trucks, and an expo of educational booths, pet businesses, and rescue groups.

Parade check-in is 1:00-2:15 p.m. The parade starts at 2:30 p.m. This event will be held rain or shine. For additional information visit tiny.utk.edu/howloween.

Parade "Top" Dog (Grand Marshal): Leslie Ackerson of WBIR
Costume Judges: Locally known dog lovers
Master of Ceremonies: Erin Donovan
Admission: Free to attend the event, fee for parade participants
Pre-Registration (receives discount): $10 per costume entry (can include multiple dogs as one costume)
Pre-Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 18, at midnight.

https://together.tennessee.edu/s/1341/utia/18/interior.aspx?sid=1341&pgid=13565&gid=21&cid=23224&ecid=23224&post_id=0

Knoxville Kundalini Yoga Center presents a two day yoga workshop.
Friday, October 19, evening's workshop will be Kundalini Kirtan & Meditation. Saturday's, October 20, will be Kundalini Yoga & Meditation for Building Community.
Knoxville Kundalini Yoga Center, 4216 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919.

Part one on Friday night at 7:30pm Kirtan, we’ll work with mantras and music to clear the blocks to kindness, and practice meditations to awaken to our sense of oneness. Friday Night only: $20 early by Oct 9th/ $25 drop in.

Part two on Saturday morning 10am - Yoga & Meditation, we’ll practice kriyas and meditations to connect with our courage and compassion, and find solidarity within the group energy. Saturday only: class pass rate or drop in rate $16.

Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan is yoga of awareness and energy. The practice includes mantra (chanting and music), pranayama (breathing), mudra (hand gestures), bandha (body locks), asana (body postures), savasana (relaxation) and dhyana (meditation).

Melissa DeOrazio has been practicing Kundalini Yoga since 2002 and completed her Teacher Training in Austin, TX in 2006. She began actively teaching in 2008, starting at Swan River Yoga in New Orleans. A lifelong songwriter and performer, Melissa continues to explore the human experience through poetry and song.
Matthew DeOrazio’s yoga practice is his music. Starting on guitar at age four and picking up drums and bass by his twelfth birthday, he has pursued the connection between spirituality, music, sound and rhythm through daily practice, introspection and regular live performances.

Melissa and Matthew have been playing music together since 2005. They perform under the name The Dirty Rain Revelers, based in New Orleans. They are working on albums for the band, and for yoga-mantra-meditation
music. www.TheDirtyRainRevelers.com

Register by October 9th for early bird Kirtan rates, Friday Night only: $20 early by Oct 9th/ $25 drop in; Saturday only: class pass rate or drop in rate $16.
https://www.knoxvillekundaliniyoga.com/events/kundalini-kirtan-meditation-friday-kundalini-yoga-meditation-for-building-community-saturday

Trick or Treat with the Stalactites & Stalagmites!
Bring your little trick or treaters in their favorite costumes and bring their bags or buckets to collect treats along the cave path at Historic Cherokee Caverns! Walk among the stalactites and stalagmites and enjoy the world's only underground vortex tunnel! There are fun surprises around every corner!
Enjoy the scenery inside the cave!

Cherokee Caverns is decked out in purple and orange lights and family friendly Halloween decorations! There will be food trucks and vendor booths for fun shopping and even more treats for the kids!

Make Trick or Treat in the Cave your new family tradition! All proceeds go right back into the protection and preservation of Cherokee Caverns. This event is run solely by volunteers who love protecting Cherokee Caverns and opening it up for you and your family to enjoy. It's Knoxville's hidden treasure!

Free Parking. Tickets may be purchased at our ticket booth upon arrival.
Admission is $10.00 per person for ages 4 & up.
Children under age 4 are free.
Cash & Credit Cards accepted.

Friday, October 18th - 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, October 19th - 3:00pm-8:00pm
Sunday, October 20th - 3:00pm-8:00pm

Friday, October 25th - 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, October 26th - 3:00pm-8:00pm
Sunday, October 27th - 3:00pm-8:00pm

Historic Chrerokee Caverns, 8524 Oak Ridge Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37931.
The cave is handicapped & wheelchair accessible
https://cherokeecaverns.com/trickortreat-in-the-cave

FRIDAY, October 18, 2019 - EVENT HOURS: 5pm – 9pm
SATURDAY, October 19, 2019 - EVENT HOURS: 10am-6pm
SUNDAY, October 20, 2019 - EVENT HOURS: 11am – 5pm

Don’t miss Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Event, Fanboy Expo 2.0, on October 18-20, 2019 from the Knoxville Convention Center. Come see why over 30,000 fans attended our Summer event featuring Celebrity Guests, Comic Industry Pros, Cosplay, Vendors, Live Entertainment and much more!
https://fanboyexpo.com/

Come and join the spirits for a tour of Downtown Knoxville’s scariest landmarks. The tours, which last approximately two hours each, will visit the sites of some of Knoxville’s best-kept secrets. The tour will be about one and a half miles in length. All tours begin 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 are given October 17, 18, 22, 24, 28, 29, & 30th 7-9PM. Please plan to arrive between 6:30-6: 45 pm for check-in. Each tour will end with a marshmallow roast around the fires at the Fort.

Admission for Adults 16 and over will be $10.00 and $6.00 for children ages 6–15.

Reservations are requested for large groups of 12 or more and may be made by calling the Fort at (865) 525–6514.

RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW BEFORE THE GHOSTS AND GOBLINS DO! In case of inclement weather, please call James White’s Fort to find out if the tour is canceled. James White's Fort, 205 E. Hill Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915. Information: 865-525-6514, www.jameswhitefort.org

Passes for the eleventh annual Knoxville Horror Film Fest are now on sale, guaranteeing full access to all KHFF events at Central Cinema (October 17-20) and Regal Cinemas Downtown West 8 (October 19)! Get your full KHFF 2019 Festival Pass for an earlybird price of just $100, or for maximum value snag the R.I.P Pass ($200), which gets you into KHFF11 plus free admission to any Central Cinema horror film during October 2019! Both passes are available now through FilmFreeway, though we're also offering 10% Central Cinema member discounts on both passes, available at our Concession Stand!)

This year's programming includes the new 4K remaster of The Evil Dead, a "Girdler-Thon" triple-feature tribute to cult filmmaker William Girdler and the R-rated "gore cut" of straight-to-video Denise Richards curio Tammy And The T-Rex, plus Lucky McKee's Kindred Spirits, Larry Fessenden's Depraved, Joe Begos' Bliss & VFW, and festival circuit highlights Blood Machine, Daniel Isn't Real, Girl on the Third Floor, Fingers, Dementer and Porno. (We'll also be bringing the full Shock Waves podcast team to town for a second annual live special!)

https://filmfreeway.com/KnoxvilleHorrorFilmFest

Please come out and enjoy all of the wonderful activities and relish in the years of nostalgia! Events include:

Thursday - Meet and Greet, Youth Day Celebration, Evening of Jazz with Brian Clay
Friday - KC Golf Tournament, Alumni Meeting, Special Occasion Band feat Palmer Williams, Jr., Alumni & Friends Reception
Saturday - President's Breakfast, Bulldog Parade, Festival on the Yard, Success on the Hill, Pure Soul Band, Greek Show, Gospel Explosion, Collarboation 1875 Gala, and more!
Sunday - Sundays' Best Church Service

https://www.beckcenter.net/events/

Beck Cultural Exchange Center: 1927 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915. Hours: Tu-Sa 10-6. Information: 865-524-8461, www.beckcenter.net

Free and open to the public
Reception Friday, October 18, 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Artists’ talks at 6:30 pm.

Organized in 2001, the Knoxville Photography Collective is a group of photographers who meet monthly to share images, technical information, encouragement, and inspiration. Members Katharine Emlen, Tony Hayzen, Owen Weston, Wayne Setser, David Bryant, Robert Minick, and Brian McDaniel each have distinctive styles and perspectives. Hayzen, for instance, is passionate about landscapes and wildlife photography, whereas Weston looks for hidden images in the commonplace.

Gallery hours: 10 AM – 5 PM, Monday through Thursday and 10 AM – 1 PM, Sunday
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Gallery, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, www.tvuuc.org