Calendar of Events

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Oak Ridge Art Center: David Underwood: Gravitational Waves

Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event

A new solo exhibition of mixed-media, image-text artworks
www.underwoodartworks.com

Opening with a public reception, Saturday, May 11, 2024, 1pm to 5pm

Also showing work by Jennifer Simon in an adjacent gallery

Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tu-F 9-5, Sa-M 1-4. Information: 865-482-1441, www.oakridgeartcenter.org

Oak Ridge Art Center: Jennifer Zialcita-Simon - Collage Artwork

Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event

A new solo exhibition of collage artwork
Instagram @burdenhill_tribe

Opening with a public reception, Saturday, May 11, 2024, 1pm to 5pm

Also showing work by David Underwood in an adjacent gallery

Oak Ridge Art Center, 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Hours: Tu-F 9-5, Sa-M 1-4. Information: 865-482-1441, www.oakridgeartcenter.org

Dogwood Arts: Open Rose Gardens

Category: Free event and Science, nature

SATURDAY, MAY 11TH: 10AM-6PM​
SUNDAY, MAY 12TH: 10AM-6PM

SATURDAY, MAY 18TH: 10AM-6PM​
SUNDAY, MAY 19TH: 10AM-6PM

No tickets or pre-registration required. Stroll through open rose gardens presented by members of the Tennessee Rose Society. This event is free to attend and tours are self-guided. You are invited to get out of the car and walk around each property.

MICHAEL & MARY BATES
513 Altamira Drive
Knoxville, TN 37934
World travel created a lifelong love of roses for these property owners. Their garden is home to over 300 roses including hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, David Austin English Roses and easy-care shrub roses.

KATHY BRENNAN
706 Landing Lane
Knoxville, TN 37934
Brenrose Garden is a secret rose garden with companion plants; enter a backyard oasis thru the arch covered with ‘Iceburg’ roses and clematis.

123 W. Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-637-4561, www.dogwoodarts.com

40th Annual Bob Watt Fishing Rodeo

  • May 11, 2024
  • 8-9 AM or 10-11 AM

Category: Festivals, special events, Free event and Kids, family

Get your rods and reels ready for Farragut’s Youth Fishing Rodeo, Saturday, May 11, at Anchor Park. Kids ages 12 and under are invited to create their first fish stories that can be told for years to come at the 40th annual Bob Watt Youth Fishing Rodeo. Spend the morning baiting your hook and casting your line while competing for prizes. This event is free and open to the public. Register at https://townoffarragut.recdesk.com/Community/Program starting April 1. There are two timeslots available: 8-9 a.m. and 10-11 a.m.

The Town of Farragut will provide limited worms for bait, and a limited number of fishing poles will be available for use during the event. Poles will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis; participants are encouraged to bring their own poles. Participants may also bring their own bait.

Anchor Park is located at 11730 Turkey Creek Road. The fishing rodeo will be held rain or shine; however, in the case of severe inclement weather, check Farragut Parks & Recreation’s social media for updates.

Appalachian Arts Craft Center: Maker Market

Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Fine Crafts and Free event

The Maker Market events will be conducted from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Saturdays, April 13, May 11, June 8, September 14, October 12, and November 30 (Small Business Saturday).

Featuring artists/makers selling original, handmade products or artwork (painting, photography, candles, prints, stained glass, pottery, etc.).

Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Clinton, TN. Hours: M-Sa 10-6, Su 1-5. Information: 865-494-9854, www.appalachianarts.net

A1LabArts: World Collage Day + Workshop

Category: Classes, workshops, Exhibitions, visual art, Free event and Meetup

Join A1LabArts for a day to celebrate collage, aka painting with scissors. The KMA art room will have 8 large rectangular tables to collaborate with 3-5 people to create one group work on matt board. For those who prefer to work alone, there will be blank cards /envelopes or post card sized card stock to collage. We will provide old magazines, maps, photos, brochures and glue sticks. Participants should bring their own adult scissors and are encouraged to bring their own collage materials to share with the group. The event is free and open to all artistic levels.

11 AM - 2 PM
1050 World's Fair Park Dr SW, Knoxville, TN 37916
https://www.facebook.com/events/982183556811325/

Marble Springs State Historic Site: The Kitchen Garden: An 18th Century Homesteader’s Source for Food, Flavorings, and Home Remedies

Category: Culinary arts, food, Free event and History, heritage

Marble Springs State Historic Site is excited to host "The Kitchen Garden: An 18th Century Homesteader’s Source for Food, Flavorings, and Home Remedies." This event, part of the ongoing "Beyond Petticoats: Courage and Conviction in 18th-Century Women" series, will take place on Saturday, May 11th, starting at 12:00 PM.

Deborah Bates, who has spearheaded the development of the Kitchen Garden at Marble Springs, will guide attendees through the historical significance and practical aspects of traditional 18th-century gardens. The event aims to provide an educational perspective on the methods used by homesteaders to nourish their families and address common ailments.

Following the presentation, the attendees will have the opportunity to join Deborah for a guided tour of the recently redone Kitchen Garden, which serves as a living example of her talk. The tour will conclude with a Q&A session, where attendees can discuss and ask questions about historical gardening and herbalism practices.

The event is open to the public with no admission fee. To ensure a comprehensive experience for everyone, participants are requested to RSVP in advance at
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/8afa844d-f97c-466d-a04c-1a82a3e2689e.

Marble Springs State Historic Site: 1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Information: 865-712-9076, www.marblesprings.net

Union Ave Books: An Author Event featuring Matthew Rosenberg

  • May 11, 2024

Category: Free event, Lecture, panel and Literature, spoken word, writing

This event will take place on May 11th at 2pm at our bookstore.
This is a free event.

Union Ave Books, 517 Union Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-951-2180, www.unionavebooks.com

https://www.unionavebooks.com/event/meet-greet-matthew-p-rosenberg

The Bottom: Ode to Black Women by Kalil White Exhibition Reception

Category: Exhibitions, visual art and Free event

Join us on May 11th for an exhibition reception with featured artist Kalil White. Kalil is a self-taught artist who describes herself as an artist with no limits. Her artwork is a love letter to black women and centers the perspective of black women and girls navigating life in America in the 90's to late 2000s.

May 11, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Bottom, 2340 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA

https://www.thebottomknox.com/events-1/ode-to-black-women-by-kalil-white-exhibition-reception

WDVX: KidStuff LIVE with Miss Lynn

Category: Free event, Health, wellness, Kids, family and Music

KIDSTUFF LIVE!
https://wdvx.com/event/kidstuff-live-5-11-miss-lynn/

Be a part of our live audience at 10am at Visit Knoxville. It's fun for the whole family!

WDVX, 301 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-544-1029, www.wdvx.com

Townsend Artisan Guild: Exhibit, Demonstrations and Sale

Category: Exhibitions, visual art, Fine Crafts and Free event

May 10-12, 9am - 4:30pm
Townsend Visitor Center
7906 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend

Townsend Artisan Guild Gallery and Studios
7719 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend

www.townsendartisanguild.org and on Facebook

Members of the Townsend Artisan Guild are sharing more of their work! Original art—clay sculptures, fiber art and wearables, fused glass, painting, photography, pottery, and more. The Gallery and Studios will also be open displaying the creative work of twenty artists. Artists will be demonstrating their techniques and explain their inspirations. Stop by and enjoy the art and visit with us!

Friends of the Library: Used Book Sale

  • May 10, 2024 — May 11, 2024

Category: Free event, Kids, family and Literature, spoken word, writing

Most books $2 or less! Proceeds benefit Knox County Public Library

Bearden Branch: May 10-11, 10:00-5:00

https://www.knoxfriends.org/

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