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January
Wednesday, Jan 16th
Newcomers Club meeting
Women new to the area or who just want to make new friends, are invited to visit Newcomers Club for lunch and a program starting at noon, Wednesday, Jan. 16, in Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Teresa Goddard will speak about Child Hope. For reservations, call 865-681-9989 before Friday, Jan. 11.
Saturday, Jan 19th
Circus No. 9, East Tennessee’s own progressive bluegrass outfit
blurring the lines between bluegrass, jazz and rock, will perform beginning at 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, in Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave., Knoxville. Tickets are $15 each (discounts apply to advance purchase, Jubilee Community Arts members students and seniors). Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets 1-800-838-3006 ext. 1, by mail or at the door. For additional information or photos call Brent Cantrell or Toby Koosman at 865-522-5851 or email concerts@jubileearts.org/.
Saturday, Jan 19th
Circus No. 9
Circus No. 9, East Tennessee’s own progressive bluegrass outfit blurring the lines between bluegrass, jazz and rock, will perform beginning at 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, in Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave., Knoxville. Tickets are $15 each (discounts apply to advance purchase, Jubilee Community Arts members students and seniors). Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets 1-800-838-3006 ext. 1, by mail or at the door. For additional information or photos call Brent Cantrell or Toby Koosman at 865-522-5851 or email concerts@jubileearts.org/.
Wednesday, Jan 23rd
“Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust”
In January, East Tennessee students have the opportunity to experience a unique, impactful history lesson on the Holocaust through a special program, “Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust.” Hosted by the Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School, “Violins of Hope” is a collection of more than 50 restored violins that were played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust. Violins will be on display at the University of Tennessee Downtown Gallery through Sunday, Jan. 27, and will be played during performances Wednesday, Jan. 23, and Thursday, Jan. 24, with Knoxville Symphony Orchestra in Historic Tennessee Theatre. Tickets for the two performances are now available for purchase through Tennessee Theatre. For more information, contact Rabbi Yossi at 865-300-8012, Jenny Wood at 865-242-0202 or e-mail info@violinsofhopeknox.com. Visits to area schools will take place between Tuesday, Jan. 15, and Friday, Jan. 25. Schools interested in educational opportunities with “Violins of Hope” can contact education@violinsofhopeknox.com or complete a form at https://violinsofhopeknox.com/education.
Wednesday, Jan 23rd
“Make & Take: Wellness for the Whole Family”
Essential oils are known for healing the mind, body and soul with therapeutic properties. Learn about 11 different essential oils that can benefit the wellness of the entire family. “Make & Take: Wellness for the Whole Family” class is from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 23, in Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Instructor Kristi Hulsey of Tennessee Thyme teaches about the benefits of different essential oils and allows participants to choose their favorite oils to create a personal wellness salve to take home. Cost is $10. Register by Monday, Jan. 21, at townoffarragut.org/register, in person at Town Hall or by phone at 865-218-3375.
Saturday, Jan 26th
Captain W. Y. C. Hannum Chapter 1881, UDC
Captain W. Y. C. Hannum Chapter 1881, UDC, will meet beginning at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 26. Visitors are welcome to attend. For more information, call Rebecca at 865-382-1979.
Monday, Jan 28th
Dementia vs. Normal Aging
A free Lunch and Learn, Dementia vs. Normal Aging, will be hosted by Town of Farragut from 12:30 to 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 28, in Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Instructor Melanie Cahill from Choices in Senior Care will discuss the differences between normal cognitive changes and those that occur with dementia. Program will outline risk factors and the importance of early diagnosis and discuss components of successful aging. A light lunch will be provided for those who preregister by Wednesday, Jan. 23, in one of three ways: www.townoffarragut.org/register, at Town Hall or by calling 865-218-3375.
Tuesday, Jan 29th
Stop the Bleed
Town of Farragut will host free training on how to stop uncontrolled bleeding. Stop the Bleed, led by instructor Debi Tuggle and staff from University of Tennessee Medical Center, is from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29, in Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Register by Wednesday, Jan. 23, at townoffarragut.org/register, in person at Town Hall or call 865-218-3375.
February
Wednesday, Feb 13th
Art Exhibit by Ken Moffett and Kate Aubrey
Art Exhibit by Ken Moffett and Kate Aubrey continues through Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Gallery, 2931 Kingston Pike. Exhibit is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday. A reception will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 11. Artists’ talks beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb 14th
2019 Farragut Primary Schools Art Show
2019 Farragut Primary Schools Art Show, sponsored by Town of Farragut, opens Monday, Jan. 14, and will be on display through Friday, Jan. 25, in Town Hall rotunda, 11408 Municipal Center Drive, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work from some of the community’s most talented young artists will be on display from Concord Christian School, Farragut Primary School and St. John Neumann Catholic School. A reception to honor participating private school artists is from 5 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16. A reception to honor participating public school artists is from 5 to 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 18.
March
Saturday, Mar 30th
• Registration is open for Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon
events taking place March 30-31, 2019. For the upcoming 15th annual race event, participants are encouraged to register online at www.knoxvillemarathon.com. Participants will enjoy a new finish-line experience in World’s Fair Park. Due to scheduled renovations at Neyland Stadium, the finish line will be moved for both the 2019 and 2020 race weekends. For more information and to register, visit www.knoxvillemarathon.com.
May seeks NBC’s AGT
Bearden High School art and photography teacher Vicki May was intrigued, but unsure, when her sister suggested she try out for the Knoxville auditions of “America’s Got Talent” late last year. A vocal artist who currently serves as a member of the worship team at Faith Promise Church and also is lead singer for the local ’80s cover band “Vinyl Tap,” the try-outs were not on her radar until her sister suggested it. “She has always been a big supporter of mine, and when she found out they were coming she encouraged me to try out,” said May, who was a bit skittish about the show’s preliminary audition, held locally Nov. 15 in Knoxville Convention Center. That audition was one of dozens held throughout the country — and the first one ever in Knoxville — as precursors of auditions that will be recorded for national broadcasting when the popular NBC variety show begins its new season in May.
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Farragut Gateway, located at the corner of Kingston Pike and South Campbell Station Road, is in its final stages of construction. Paul Schaffer, a partner with First Farragut Development, LLC, which is developing the property that will include a drive-through Starbucks, said he expects Starbucks to open Thursday, Feb. 7. adding he expects a spring or early summer opening for the rest of the site. Schaffer said the only work remaining at Starbucks is signage and a screen on the roof to cover the HVAC unit. The development is comprised of 12,000 square feet in two separate buildings, with Starbucks taking up 2,200 square feet. “I think it’s going to be a really nice space,” he said, adding the development will include a park-like patio for people to gather.
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