February
Sunday, Feb 8th
The Ends We Seek
The Farragut Museum has partnered with WordPlayers, a Knoxville nonprofit theatre organization, for a production of The Ends We Seek, by Ethan Norman on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 1:30 at the Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd.
Sunday, Feb 8th
Friends of the Knox County Public Library Book Ball
Friends of the Knox County Public Library will host its first in-person Book Ball on Friday, Feb. 21, at The Lighthouse Knoxville, 6800 Baum Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919. The evening will feature dance music from DJ Legendary and hors d’oeuvres from The Lighthouse Knoxville along with non-alcoholic beverages included in the ticket price and a cash bar with book-themed cocktails and mocktails. Book-themed backdrops will serve as backgrounds for imaginative selfies. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $125 and available at www.knoxfriends.org. Ticket sales end on Feb. 8.
People who are unable to attend are invited to stay home and read a book for the benefit of the library. Consider donating what you would have spent on a night out and make a meaningful difference in the programming Friends can provide to the library. Go to www.knoxfriends.org to donate.
Wednesday, Feb 11th
Veterans Legal Advice Clinic
Knoxville Bar Association and Legal Aid of East Tennessee are offering the next Veterans Legal Advice Clinic.
The event will be held in person at the Knox County Public Defender’s Office on February 11. Any veteran seeking legal help is encouraged to attend 12 to 2 p.m.
Saturday, Feb 21st
Town of Farragut Quilt Show
The public is invited to the Town of Farragut Quilt Show, which will take place at the Farragut Community Center Saturday, Feb. 21 through Sunday, Feb. 22. This free event is open to the public from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. To apply to submit a quilt for the show, complete the application at townoffarragut.org/townevents. Deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 23.
March
Tuesday, Mar 3rd
Tennessee Artists Association scholarship
Tennessee Artists Association is offering a $500 scholarship to a deserving senior to be used at any two-year or four-year technical school, college or university or independent study toward a certificate or degree in the arts. Applications now are available and are due by Tuesday, March 3. The Official TAA Scholarship application form is available from: taa.findout@gmail.com/scholarship. Additional information can be found at Tennessee Artists Association website: tnartists.org or by e-mail at TAAfindout@gmail.com.
Saturday, Mar 28th
Sunshine Open
Sunshine Services invites golfers, businesses and community partners to participate in and sponsor the Sunshine Open: $1,000,000 Hole-in-One Challenge & Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 28, at Avalon Golf & Country Club. This inaugural event raises funds to support Sunshine Services’ mission of providing person-centered supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Team and corporate sponsorship packages are available. Visit www.sunshineservicesknox.org for registration and sponsorship details.
April
Wednesday, Apr 1st
“Farragut Focus: A Creative Community”
The Farragut Museum has opened a new temporary exhibit on Farragut artists titled “Farragut Focus: A Creative Community.” The exhibit features local artists including visual, performing, musical, etc., and will be open through April. The Farragut Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday 11 am – 2 pm, and admission is free.
