Calendar of Events

The Adventures of TOM SAWYER
Adapted by Reggie Law

Performances: September 9th @ 2:00 pm & 5:00 pm
September 10th @ 2:00 pm

Mark Twain’s beloved classic novel comes to life on stage in a fun-filled theatrical experience for young audiences. Follow the mischievous and a adventurous Tom Sawyer as he navigates boyhood and learns important life lessons of friendship, courage, and doing the right thing. With memorable characters like Huckleberry Finn, Becky Thatcher, and the villainous Injun Joe, this play is full of excitement, humor, and heart that will captivate, educate, and inspire children of all ages.

YOUNG AUDIENCES

Oak Ridge Playhouse, 227 Broadway, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Information and tickets: 865-482-9999, https://www.orplayhouse.com/

The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Tennessee’s only tribally owned museum, will host its 32nd annual Cherokee Fall Festival on September 9th & 10th, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day.

Visitors will have the opportunity to step back in time to experience Native American food, Cherokee arts and crafts demonstrations, music, and dance. In the museum we will be demonstrating our 1800’s Acorn Printing Press. A blacksmith will be doing on-site demonstrations in the shop both days. Other demonstrations and displays will include Cherokee life in 1700’s and a Civil War encampment doing living history demonstrations. There will be infantry, cannon and calvary demonstrations throughout the day.

Visitors will be able to meet and talk with Cherokees from the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina. Special entertainment will be provided by the Warrior Dancers of Ani-Kituhwa who are the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians official ambassadors. Check out our reconstructed 1800’s dog-trot log cabin. Also there will be Cherokee cooking demonstrations by Johnnie Sue Myers.

There will be free Cherokee name cards and kits available for children. Traditional Indian Fry bread and Indian tacos, and other food and drinks will be sold.

Tickets Adults are $10.00, children 13-18 years old are $5.00 and children 12 and under are free. Family rate for $25.00 (2 adults and 2 children 13-18) also available. For more information about the Festival, contact the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum at (423) 884-6246

Mountain Music Showdown, September 9, at the Tennessee Valley Fair. Individual and Band Contests, Adults and Youth. Fiddlers' Showcase show begins at 5PM, registration at 4PM.
Homer Hamilton Ampitheatre.

TNValleyfair.org

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 AT 9 AM – 10:30 AM

Join us for an interactive walk around the Garden centered around mosses. Often we walk right past moss without so much a second glance, but in this guided walk you will learn just where and what to look for! You will become familiar with the various species of mosses found throughout the Gardens and learn the key characteristics to identify them. We will also talk about the adaptations these plants use to survive an ever-changing world. This walk will be led by Eric Shershen, a Ph.D. student in Dr. Jessica Budke’s lab at the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

https://www.facebook.com/events/280989117783393

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE UT ARBORETUM SOCIETY BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9.

The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society eighth annual Butterfly Festival will include UT Insect Zoo, butterfly tents, education speakers, children’s activities, butterfly release and will take place Saturday, September 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UT Arboretum Auditorium and surrounding grounds, 901 S. Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge. The event will provide educational opportunities for the public to learn how we can all protect our pollinators.

Parking will be in designated areas of the UT Arboretum adjacent to the event and on a first come first serve basis.

Entrance fee is $5 in cash (to facilitate entry) per carload. All other expenses can be made with cash or credit card. The gate will be open at 9:30 a.m. The event will take place rain or shine.

Children’s craft activities will be available at a cost of a $1 ticket per activity or $10 for all ten crafts. Activities include butterfly puzzles, temporary tattoos, butterfly masks, Magic Color Scratch butterfly ornaments, decorating cookies, caterpillar bracelets, and more.

Butterfly Release, an educational release of 550 painted lady butterflies, will be promptly at 12:00, noon. $5 per butterfly, cash or credit cards will be accepted.

In addition to the UT Insect Zoo, a travelling exhibit of insects with two butterfly viewing tents, staffed by members of the University of Tennessee Entomology and Plant Pathology department, there will be local artisans offering butterfly-themed merchandise and food trucks.

Co-sponsored by the UT Forest Resources Research and Education Center, this educational event is designed for children and adults of all ages.

To learn more about the Arboretum Society, go to www.utarboretumsociety.org or for questions on this program contact, UT Arboretum Education Coordinator, Michelle Campanis. at mcampani@utk.edu

September 9th @ 8pm at Mabry-Hazen House: The Muppets (2011)
Kermit and new friends Gary and Mary search far and wide to reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways, in order to save their old theater from being demolished by a greedy oilman. (Rated PG)
www.mabryhazen.com

Join the Historic House Museums of Knoxville for the premiere of a new collaborative program, Movies at the Museums! Enjoy four different movies at four different historic house museums. From Muppet escapades and beloved childhood classics to Appalachian dramas and frightening horror, each historic house museum will show a different film for audiences to enjoy while also taking in the unique landscapes of the historic site.

Admission is FREE for each movie, but donations are greatly appreciated to support each museum’s preservation mission. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, or other items to make their time there comfortable. Concessions will be available at each museum. Please see each individual museum's respective event pages for more details on the movies, concessions, and any special activities happening at their site!

Including work by Anna Boothe, Ashley Benton, Josh Copus, Eric Pardue, Tommie Rush, Andrew Saftel, Marty McConnaughey, the Estate of Roger Luebke, and many others!

Bennett, 5308 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Hours: M-Sa 10-5:30. Information: 865-584-6791, https://bennetthome.com/

Get ready for 10 fun-filled, action-packed days full of your fair favorites: concerts, rides, food, competitions, and more! See https://www.tnvalleyfair.org/events for all details.

Concert calendar:
Friday, Sept. 8, 8:00 PM
38 Special

Sunday, Sept. 10, 8:00 PM
KC and The Sunshine Band

Tuesday, Sept. 12, 8:00 PM
Travis Tritt

Thursday, Sept. 14, 8:00 PM
T-Pain

865-2151-471 or https://www.tnvalleyfair.org/

The Maker City Summit: Make Today. Impact Tomorrow.

Preparations for the eighth The Maker City Summit are underway, and the dates are out! The Maker Exchange will again be abuzz with Knoxville's most creative minds on September 8-10, 2023, and everyone is invited. With a history of creating an inspirational atmosphere with opportunities for networking and personal education, this event is designed to be entirely customizable to fit the needs of a new or seasoned creative entrepreneur.

Led by The Maker City Council co-chairs Jasmine Newton, Javon Renee Portraits, and Jonathan Clark, Carpetbag Theatre, the 2023 schedule is looking bold and inspiring.

Newton and Clark bring their own strengths to the lineup. As a photographer, Newton has a flare for the aesthetic and environmental impact of the Summit. She is focused on providing an area that fosters connection and growth. Her mantra is, "Make your mark, make connections, and make an impact."

Clark is a poet, writer, actor, and activist. He is motivational in the most approachable way. His goal is to ensure creatives are ready to take next steps for success. "I want to ensure that everyone from established entrepreneurs and business owners to Maker-Curious individuals knows that there is something for you, and the opportunity to chase your passion and make your own way is here waiting for you to take full advantage, so that you, too, can impact your tomorrow.

The schedule through The Summit will include speakers, break-out sessions, interviews, and intentional networking opportunities. The lineup will be released next week!

If you have ever attended a Maker City Summit, you know it gets better every year. Don't miss the opportunity to purchase tickets Wednesday, May 17. 150 Early Bird tickets are available for $65, General Admission will follow for $85, and day-of tickets will be $95.

Information will be updated and communicated through all The Maker City social channels, including; Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Featuring varied works by current faculty: Heather Hartman Folks, Matthew Jessie, Julie L. Rabun, Jennifer Stoneking-Stewart, and David Underwood.

Opens Thu Sep 7, 3-5 PM and closes Sat Oct 28, 9:30 AM - 12

The Michael Alvis Art Gallery at Carson-Newman University, Warren Art Building, corner of Branner & Ken Sparks Way, Jefferson City, TN 37760. Gallery hours: M-F 8-4. Information: 865-471-4985, www.cn.edu

Upcoming Sales

Karns Branch: September 7 and 9; 10-5
https://www.knoxfriends.org/book-sales/

Hours: Thursday 5-7 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 1 PM

Gallery 1010, 100 S. Gay Street, Suite 114, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: https://gallery1010.utk.edu/