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December Events and Activities

  • Dec01

    CHRISTMAS LANTERN EXPRESS


    Climb aboard our Christmas Lantern Express! Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and gingerbread men along the way. Gather round to hear local celebrities read "The Christmas Lantern", a book by Karen C. Bishop. A "special guest" in Red may even appear so keep your eyes open for some extra surprises!
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  • Dec01

    KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT


    The Knoxville Community Band gives musicians of all experience levels the opportunity to perform in various concerts, including an outdoor concert series during the summer and other festivals and City events throughout the year.
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  • Dec01

    CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS: HANDEL'S MESSIAH


    A Classical Christmas tradition

    The KSO renews its December tradition of “A Classical Christmas,” this year on a grander scale than ever before, featuring Handel’s Messiah with the Knoxville Choral Society, at the Tennessee Theatre.
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  • Dec01

    FANTASY OF TREES


    The 2019 edition of the Fantasy of Trees will be held at the Knoxville Convention Center.

    Travel through a forest of more than 350 beautifully designed trees, holiday accessories, front porch scenes, door designs, table centerpieces and an Adopt-a-Tree forest decorated by local school children. All priced to sell.
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  • Dec03

    CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE


    CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE brings its latest electrifying and reimagined live family holiday spectacular to Knoxville's Tennessee Theatre with 2 unforgettable performances. This critically-acclaimed extravaganza is both a Broadway musical and new Cirque adventure wrapped into the ultimate holiday gift for the entire family!
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  • Dec03

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL


    A Knoxville tradition! It wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey in this celebration of generosity, compassion and personal transformation.
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  • Dec04

    PRESERVATION PARTY: PICTURE PERFECT


    Digital cameras have made capturing images so easy, but there is a charm to the old photos from by-gone eras. They can be scanned, but not really replicated. Join the McClung Museum and UT's Special Collections for a fun session that will teach you how to properly care for and showcase old photographs. 
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  • Dec04

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL


    A Knoxville tradition! It wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey in this celebration of generosity, compassion and personal transformation.
    Read More
  • Dec04

    COLTER WALL


    After two years of relentless touring, Colter Wall wanted to make an album about home.
    Drawing on the stories of Saskatchewan, Canada, the young songwriter’s corner of the world takes shape throughout his second full-length album, Songs of the Plains. Produced by Dave Cobb in Nashville’s Studio A, the project combines striking original folk songs, well-chosen outside cuts, and a couple of traditional songs that reflect his roots growing up in the small city of Swift Current.
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  • Dec04

    CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE


    CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE brings its latest electrifying and reimagined live family holiday spectacular to Knoxville's Tennessee Theatre with 2 unforgettable performances. This critically-acclaimed extravaganza is both a Broadway musical and new Cirque adventure wrapped into the ultimate holiday gift for the entire family!
    Read More
  • Dec05

    MARCUS KING BAND WITH AARON LEE TASJAN


    “AN ELECTRIFYING ROCK PERFORMER” Rollingstone “THE NEXT TIME SOMEONE SAYS TO YOU THAT ROCK IS DEAD, TELL THEM TO LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THIS KING” NPR Music TOURING CONTINUOUSLY HAS HELPED THE POWERHOUSE PERFORMER ESTABLISH HIMSELF AS ONE OF THE HARDEST WORKING AND SOULFUL VOICES OF HIS GENERATION King is a Greenville, South Carolina native but recently relocated to Nashville.
    “AN ELECTRIFYING ROCK PERFORMER” Rollingstone
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  • Dec05

    A SWINGIN CHRISTMAS


    The hippest concert of the season. Holiday favorites performed in the styles of Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more. Violinist Regina Carter joins the band this year to make your season brighter. A recipient of the MacArthur “genius” award and a Doris Duke Artist Award, Carter has long been a fan favorite at the world’s top festivals. Her performance credits include the who’s who of jazz, plus artists as diverse as Mary J. Blige, Billy Joel and Dolly Parton.
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  • Dec05

    A SWINGIN CHRISTMAS WITH REGINA CARTER


    Don’t miss the hippest concert of the season with holiday favorites performed in the styles of Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more. Violinist Regina Carter, a recipient of the MacArthur “Genius” grant and the Doris Duke Artist Awards, joins the band to make the season even brighter.
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  • Dec05

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL


    A Knoxville tradition! It wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey in this celebration of generosity, compassion and personal transformation.
    Read More
  • Dec05

    HISTORIC BLOUNT MANSION HOLIDAY CELEBRATION


    Blount Mansion will host its annual holiday gala with a cocktail reception at the Craighead-Jackson House located next door with dinner to follow inside Blount Mansion. The Craighead-Jackson House, circa 1818, has been closed to the public for a decade.
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  • Dec05

    KNOXVILLE CHAMBER'S BAH HUMBUG


    BAH Humbug is the Knoxville Chamber’s annual holiday networking event. The event draws Chamber members and their guests, along with business and community leaders, elected officials and young professionals.
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  • Dec05

    HOLIDAY OPERA UP CLOSE


    The Knoxville Opera Guild will hold a new event called Holiday Opera Up Close that will include dinner and an intimate opera performance featuring a holiday-themed repertoire.
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  • Dec05

    SANTA MOUSE CHRISTMAS MOUSE


    The show offers unique, handcrafted items made by over 50 well-known artisans from the area. Shop for Christmas gifts, ornaments, fine art paintings, basketry, beaded and precious metal jewelry, fiber arts, glasswork, gourd art, handmade soaps and creams, woodworking, plus much more.
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  • Dec06

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL


    A Knoxville tradition! It wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey in this celebration of generosity, compassion and personal transformation.
    Read More
  • Dec06

    SANTA MOUSE CHRISTMAS HOUSE


    The show offers unique, handcrafted items made by over 50 well-known artisans from the area. Shop for Christmas gifts, ornaments, fine art paintings, basketry, beaded and precious metal jewelry, fiber arts, glasswork, gourd art, handmade soaps and creams, woodworking, plus much more.
    Read More
  • Dec06

    CHRISTMAS LANTERN EXPRESS


    Climb aboard our Christmas Lantern Express! Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and gingerbread men along the way. Gather round to hear local celebrities read "The Christmas Lantern", a book by Karen C. Bishop. A "special guest" in Red may even appear so keep your eyes open for some extra surprises!
    Read More
  • Dec06

    The 26TH ANNUAL KNOXVILLE AWARD LUNCHEON


    The 26th annual Knoxville Award Luncheon recognizes and honors a deserving person who demonstrates his/her care for the community and its citizens. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. Event begins at noon. The 2019 Knoxville Award honoree will be surprised at the event.
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  • Dec06

    IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY


    Sit back, as if in your family living room in the 1940s, and listen to the familiar story told in its entirety, complete with sound effects and commercials. George Bailey, a small town businessman and father, thinks he’s a failure and plans to kill himself on Christmas Eve. He is saved when a guardian angel shows him how his town, family, and friends would turn out if he’d never been born.
    Read More
  • Dec06

    CHRISTMAS IN THE CAVE


    Join us for the 2019 Christmas in the Cave at Historic Cherokee Caverns!

    Stroll along the cave path with your family while you enjoy Christmas music and thousands of twinkling lights among the Stalactites and Stalagmites! 
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  • Dec06

    2019 MEMBERS SHOW


    The Arts & Culture Alliance proudly presents its 2019 Members Show, the largest annual exhibition of local artists in the Greater Knoxville area. The fresh mix of two- and three-dimensional works created within the last two years encompasses a wide variety of media such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, mixed media, photography, fine craft, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, and more from regional artists who are all individual members of the Arts & Culture Alliance, which serves and supports a diverse community of artists, arts organizations, and cultural institutions.
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  • Dec06

    A SWINGIN CHRISTMAS


    The hippest concert of the season. Holiday favorites performed in the styles of Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more. Violinist Regina Carter joins the band this year to make your season brighter. A recipient of the MacArthur “genius” award and a Doris Duke Artist Award, Carter has long been a fan favorite at the world’s top festivals. Her performance credits include the who’s who of jazz, plus artists as diverse as Mary J. Blige, Billy Joel and Dolly Parton.
    Read More
  • Dec06

    JOE PARROTT: ACROSS THE VALLEY


    The District Gallery proudly presents Joe Parrott’s latest works in “Across the Valley.” Through an unparalleled depth of experience, Parrott’s richly painted landscapes render the common understanding of light and darkness, high points and low valleys.
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  • Dec06

    AWAKEN COFFEE


    Awaken Coffee: Photography by Austin Bradford

    Austin's passion is photography and he specializing in landscapes and portraits.
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  • Dec06

    ELF, JR. THE MUSICAL


    Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity.
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  • Dec06

    2019 HOLIDAY SHOW & SALE


    This year we are doing something a little different with the Holiday Sale! We are going to have a month long show to highlight some of the fine things that are made by people right here in Knoxville and then have a Holiday Sale right in the middle of the show!
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  • Dec06

    WIVK CHRISTMAS PARADE


    Join us for everyone's favorite parade, the WIVK Christmas Parade! Bands, dancers, lighted floats, characters and Santa Claus parade down Gay Street and brings fun holiday spirit to all! To enter a float in the parade you will need to fill out an application with WIVK.
    Parade will start on Church Avenue near the Coliseum, then turn right onto Gay Street and will disband at Gay St & Magnolia. 
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  • Dec06

    DELBERT MCCLINTON WITH MICHAEL MCARTHUR


    Rolling Stone calls him the “Godfather of Americana Music,” and rightfully so.

    Delbert’s
    musical style grew from his Texas roots. A little Tejano. A little Bob Wills. Throw in some
    Jimmy Reed harmonica.
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  • Dec07

    MARKET SQUARE FARMERS' WINTER MARKET


    The Market Square Farmers’ Market is an open-air farmers’ market located on Market Square in the heart of downtown Knoxville. Everything at the MSFM is grown or made by the vendor in the East Tennessee region. Products vary by the seasons and include produce, eggs, honey, herbs, pasture-raised meat, bread, baked goods, salsas, coffee, artisan crafts, and more. With interactive fountains, delicious local food, and surrounded by shops and restaurants, the MSFM is a perfect family destination.
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  • Dec07

    CHRISTMAS IN THE CAVE


    Join us for the 2019 Christmas in the Cave at Historic Cherokee Caverns!

    Stroll along the cave path with your family while you enjoy Christmas music and thousands of twinkling lights among the Stalactites and Stalagmites!
    Read More
  • Dec07

    DECK THE HALLS WREATH WORKSHOP


    Create your very own beautiful natural wreath in this hands-on workshop! Instruction, holiday refreshments, fresh greenery, and supplies are included (except garden cloves & small garden clippers). This workshop usually sells out quickly, so don’t wait to purchase your ticket!
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  • Dec07

    THE NUTCRACKER


    The Appalachian Ballet Company will present the annual holiday tradition - The Nutcracker in their 48th anniversary season. The production features live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.

    Dancing the role of the Nutcracker Prince for the Knoxville shows will be Dance Theatre of Harlem dancer, Da’Von Doane (dancetheatreofharlem.com). This well-known guest artist will be partnering ballerina Kylie Morton Berry, the Sugarplum Fairy, formerly with North Carolina Dance Theatre. The 13th and 14th of December, Berry will be partnered by Connor Walsh, principal dancer with Houston Ballet. Mr. Walsh has been the principal dancer for Houston Ballet since 2007.
    Read More
  • Dec07

    A CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS


    Join us as we recreate a meaningful holiday of simpler times. Traditional trees and hand-made decorations, typical of austere pioneer days, transform the Museum’s authentic log buildings. Wander through the village and marvel at the simple treasures of their settlement days. In the one-room, dirt-floored “Dan’l Boone” cabin, strings of popcorn and cotton bolls circle a dormant tree; Paper chains and other ornaments trim the tree in the Little Tater Valley Schoolhouse.
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  • Dec07

    GLORIA


    The Oak Ridge Chorus will present two concerts with the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra.
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  • Dec07

    ELF, JR. THE MUSICAL


    Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity
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  • Dec07

    MABRY-HAZEN CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE


    Celebrate the holiday season with Mabry-Hazen House during their annual Christmas tours on Saturday, December 7th, 2019 from 5-8pm and Sunday, December 8th, 2019 from 2-5pm. Mabry-Hazen House will be decorated in the spirit of the holiday, historically-inspired refreshments will be served, and there will be a few surprises as well. On Saturday evening, carolers will perform traditional favorites and Santa Claus will attend and be available for pictures. The historic house will open for visitors to casually walk through and enjoy a festive mix of modern and historic decorations.
    Read More
  • Dec07

    MAST GENERAL STORE - VISIT SANTA


    Visit Santa in the Knoxville Store –  The Jolly Ol’ Elf will be in the store Saturday and Sunday; he’s making his list and checking it twice. Bring the kids in to visit with Santa, and don’t forget your camera to capture unforgettable moments.
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  • Dec07

    TENNESSEE SCHMALTZ


    Klezmer Music

    Originating mainly in Eastern Europe, klezmer music is documented in early recordings of Jewish immigrants to America as far back as 1895
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  • Dec07

    JAMES WHITE'S FORT HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE


    Experience the sight, sound and smells of an old fashioned Christmas in the 1800s with James White’s Fort and enjoy the treats of the season. Period decorations of fruit and greenery. Self-guided tours and period demonstrations. Free Admission, but donations gladly accepted.
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  • Dec07

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL


    A Knoxville tradition! It wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey in this celebration of generosity, compassion and personal transformation.
    Read More
  • Dec07

    CHRISTMAS LANTERN EXPRESS


    Climb aboard our Christmas Lantern Express! Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and gingerbread men along the way. Gather round to hear local celebrities read "The Christmas Lantern", a book by Karen C. Bishop. A "special guest" in Red may even appear so keep your eyes open for some extra surprises!
    Read More
  • Dec07

    SANTA MOUSE CHRISTMAS HOUSE


    The show offers unique, handcrafted items made by over 50 well-known artisans from the area. Shop for Christmas gifts, ornaments, fine art paintings, basketry, beaded and precious metal jewelry, fiber arts, glasswork, gourd art, handmade soaps and creams, woodworking, plus much more.
    Read More
  • Dec08

    MAST GENERAL STORE - SANTA VISIT


    Visit Santa in the Knoxville Store –  The Jolly Ol’ Elf will be in the store Saturday and Sunday; he’s making his list and checking it twice. Bring the kids in to visit with Santa, and don’t forget your camera to capture unforgettable moments.
    Read More
  • Dec08

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL


    A Knoxville tradition! It wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey in this celebration of generosity, compassion and personal transformation.
    Read More
  • Dec08

    CHRISTMAS LANTERN EXPRESS


    Climb aboard our Christmas Lantern Express! Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and gingerbread men along the way. Gather round to hear local celebrities read "The Christmas Lantern", a book by Karen C. Bishop. A "special guest" in Red may even appear so keep your eyes open for some extra surprises!
    Read More
  • Dec08

    ELF, JR. THE MUSICAL


    Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity.
    Read More
  • Dec08

    MABRY-HAZEN CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE & TOURS


    Celebrate the holiday season with Mabry-Hazen House during their annual Christmas tours on Saturday, December 7th, 2019 from 5-8pm and Sunday, December 8th, 2019 from 2-5pm. Mabry-Hazen House will be decorated in the spirit of the holiday, historically-inspired refreshments will be served, and there will be a few surprises as well. On Saturday evening, carolers will perform traditional favorites and Santa Claus will attend and be available for pictures. The historic house will open for visitors to casually walk through and enjoy a festive mix of modern and historic decorations.
    Read More
  • Dec08

    CHRISTMAS WITH JOHN SEIVER


    We cordially invite you to celebrate the holidays with music,a Christmas themed tour, cider and cocoa, cookies baked on the open hearth fire, a Christmas craft, a special visit from John Sevier, and more!
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  • Dec08

    A CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS


    Join us as we recreate a meaningful holiday of simpler times. Traditional trees and hand-made decorations, typical of austere pioneer days, transform the Museum’s authentic log buildings. Wander through the village and marvel at the simple treasures of their settlement days. In the one-room, dirt-floored “Dan’l Boone” cabin, strings of popcorn and cotton bolls circle a dormant tree; Paper chains and other ornaments trim the tree in the Little Tater Valley Schoolhouse.
    Read More
  • Dec08

    CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS TOUR


    Experience Christmas in 1797! Start a new holiday tradition this year at the annual Candlelight Christmas Tour! 
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  • Dec08

    HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AND MARKET


    Join us at Historic Westwood on Sunday, December 8 for an annual family tradition. Experience docent-led house tours, holiday music, and refreshments as well as our first-ever holiday market. This event is free and open to the public from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
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  • Dec08

    IJAMS HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE


    The holidays are the perfect time of year to support local and shop local.
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  • Dec08

    IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY


    Sit back, as if in your family living room in the 1940s, and listen to the familiar story told in its entirety, complete with sound effects and commercials. George Bailey, a small town businessman and father, thinks he’s a failure and plans to kill himself on Christmas Eve. He is saved when a guardian angel shows him how his town, family, and friends would turn out if he’d never been born.
    Read More
  • Dec08

    CHRISTMAS IN THE CAVE


    Join us for the 2019 Christmas in the Cave at Historic Cherokee Caverns!

    Stroll along the cave path with your family while you enjoy Christmas music and thousands of twinkling lights among the Stalactites and Stalagmites!
    Read More
  • Dec08

    THE NUTCRACKER


    The Appalachian Ballet Company will present the annual holiday tradition - The Nutcracker in their 48th anniversary season. The production features live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.

    Dancing the role of the Nutcracker Prince for the Knoxville shows will be Dance Theatre of Harlem dancer, Da’Von Doane (dancetheatreofharlem.com). This well-known guest artist will be partnering ballerina Kylie Morton Berry, the Sugarplum Fairy, formerly with North Carolina Dance Theatre. The 13th and 14th of December, Berry will be partnered by Connor Walsh, principal dancer with Houston Ballet. Mr. Walsh has been the principal dancer for Houston Ballet since 2007.
    Read More
  • Dec10

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL


    A Knoxville tradition! It wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey in this celebration of generosity, compassion and personal transformation.
    Read More
  • Dec11

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL


    A Knoxville tradition! It wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey in this celebration of generosity, compassion and personal transformation.
    Read More
  • Dec12

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL


    A Knoxville tradition! It wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey in this celebration of generosity, compassion and personal transformation.
    Read More
  • Dec12

    IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY


    Sit back, as if in your family living room in the 1940s, and listen to the familiar story told in its entirety, complete with sound effects and commercials. George Bailey, a small town businessman and father, thinks he’s a failure and plans to kill himself on Christmas Eve. He is saved when a guardian angel shows him how his town, family, and friends would turn out if he’d never been born.
    Read More
  • Dec12

    ELF, JR. THE MUSICAL


    Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity.
    Read More
  • Dec13

    ELF, JR. THE MUSICAL


    Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity.
    Read More
  • Dec13

    IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY


    Sit back, as if in your family living room in the 1940s, and listen to the familiar story told in its entirety, complete with sound effects and commercials. George Bailey, a small town businessman and father, thinks he’s a failure and plans to kill himself on Christmas Eve. He is saved when a guardian angel shows him how his town, family, and friends would turn out if he’d never been born.
    Read More
  • Dec13

    CHRISTMAS IN THE CAVE


    Join us for the 2019 Christmas in the Cave at Historic Cherokee Caverns!

    Stroll along the cave path with your family while you enjoy Christmas music and thousands of twinkling lights among the Stalactites and Stalagmites!
    Read More
  • Dec13

    CHRISTMAS LANTERN EXPRESS


    Climb aboard our Christmas Lantern Express! Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and gingerbread men along the way. Gather round to hear local celebrities read "The Christmas Lantern", a book by Karen C. Bishop. A "special guest" in Red may even appear so keep your eyes open for some extra surprises!
    Read More
  • Dec13

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL


    A Knoxville tradition! It wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey in this celebration of generosity, compassion and personal transformation.
    Read More
  • Dec13

    THE NUTCRACKER


    The Appalachian Ballet Company will present the annual holiday tradition - The Nutcracker in their 48th anniversary season. The production features live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.

    Dancing the role of the Nutcracker Prince for the Knoxville shows will be Dance Theatre of Harlem dancer, Da’Von Doane (dancetheatreofharlem.com). This well-known guest artist will be partnering ballerina Kylie Morton Berry, the Sugarplum Fairy, formerly with North Carolina Dance Theatre. The 13th and 14th of December, Berry will be partnered by Connor Walsh, principal dancer with Houston Ballet. Mr. Walsh has been the principal dancer for Houston Ballet since 2007.
    Read More
  • Dec14

    THE NUTCRACKER


    The Appalachian Ballet Company will present the annual holiday tradition - The Nutcracker in their 48th anniversary season. The production features live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.

    Dancing the role of the Nutcracker Prince for the Knoxville shows will be Dance Theatre of Harlem dancer, Da’Von Doane (dancetheatreofharlem.com). This well-known guest artist will be partnering ballerina Kylie Morton Berry, the Sugarplum Fairy, formerly with North Carolina Dance Theatre. The 13th and 14th of December, Berry will be partnered by Connor Walsh, principal dancer with Houston Ballet. Mr. Walsh has been the principal dancer for Houston Ballet since 2007. 
    Read More
  • Dec14

    CHRISTMAS IN THE CAVE


    Join us for the 2019 Christmas in the Cave at Historic Cherokee Caverns!

    Stroll along the cave path with your family while you enjoy Christmas music and thousands of twinkling lights among the Stalactites and Stalagmites!
    Read More
  • Dec14

    MARKET SQUARE FARMERS' WINTER MARKET


    The Market Square Farmers’ Market is an open-air farmers’ market located on Market Square in the heart of downtown Knoxville. Everything at the MSFM is grown or made by the vendor in the East Tennessee region. Products vary by the seasons and include produce, eggs, honey, herbs, pasture-raised meat, bread, baked goods, salsas, coffee, artisan crafts, and more. With interactive fountains, delicious local food, and surrounded by shops and restaurants, the MSFM is a perfect family destination.
    Read More
  • Dec14

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL


    A Knoxville tradition! It wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey in this celebration of generosity, compassion and personal transformation.
    Read More
  • Dec14

    CHRISTMAS LANTERN EXPRESS


    Climb aboard our Christmas Lantern Express! Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and gingerbread men along the way. Gather round to hear local celebrities read "The Christmas Lantern", a book by Karen C. Bishop. A "special guest" in Red may even appear so keep your eyes open for some extra surprises!
    Read More
  • Dec14

    IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY


    Sit back, as if in your family living room in the 1940s, and listen to the familiar story told in its entirety, complete with sound effects and commercials. George Bailey, a small town businessman and father, thinks he’s a failure and plans to kill himself on Christmas Eve. He is saved when a guardian angel shows him how his town, family, and friends would turn out if he’d never been born.
    Read More
  • Dec14

    ELF, JR. THE MUSICAL


    Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity.
    Read More
  • Dec15

    IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY


    Sit back, as if in your family living room in the 1940s, and listen to the familiar story told in its entirety, complete with sound effects and commercials. George Bailey, a small town businessman and father, thinks he’s a failure and plans to kill himself on Christmas Eve. He is saved when a guardian angel shows him how his town, family, and friends would turn out if he’d never been born.
    Read More
  • Dec15

    ELF, JR. THE MUSICAL


    Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity.
    Read More
  • Dec15

    CHRISTMAS LANTERN EXPRESS


    Climb aboard our Christmas Lantern Express! Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and gingerbread men along the way. Gather round to hear local celebrities read "The Christmas Lantern", a book by Karen C. Bishop. A "special guest" in Red may even appear so keep your eyes open for some extra surprises!
    Read More
  • Dec15

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL


    A Knoxville tradition! It wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey in this celebration of generosity, compassion and personal transformation.
    Read More
  • Dec15

    CHRISTMAS IN THE CAVE


    Join us for the 2019 Christmas in the Cave at Historic Cherokee Caverns!

    Stroll along the cave path with your family while you enjoy Christmas music and thousands of twinkling lights among the Stalactites and Stalagmites!
    Read More
  • Dec17

    CHRISTMAS LANTERN EXPRESS


    Climb aboard our Christmas Lantern Express! Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and gingerbread men along the way. Gather round to hear local celebrities read "The Christmas Lantern", a book by Karen C. Bishop. A "special guest" in Red may even appear so keep your eyes open for some extra surprises!
    Read More
  • Dec18

    CHRISTMAS LANTERN EXPRESS


    Climb aboard our Christmas Lantern Express! Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and gingerbread men along the way. Gather round to hear local celebrities read "The Christmas Lantern", a book by Karen C. Bishop. A "special guest" in Red may even appear so keep your eyes open for some extra surprises!
    Read More
  • Dec18

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL


    A Knoxville tradition! It wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey in this celebration of generosity, compassion and personal transformation.
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  • Dec19

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL


    A Knoxville tradition! It wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey in this celebration of generosity, compassion and personal transformation.
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  • Dec19

    CHRISTMAS LANTERN EXPRESS


    Climb aboard our Christmas Lantern Express! Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and gingerbread men along the way. Gather round to hear local celebrities read "The Christmas Lantern", a book by Karen C. Bishop. A "special guest" in Red may even appear so keep your eyes open for some extra surprises!
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  • Dec19

    IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY


    Sit back, as if in your family living room in the 1940s, and listen to the familiar story told in its entirety, complete with sound effects and commercials. George Bailey, a small town businessman and father, thinks he’s a failure and plans to kill himself on Christmas Eve. He is saved when a guardian angel shows him how his town, family, and friends would turn out if he’d never been born.
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  • Dec19

    ELF, JR. THE MUSICAL


    Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity.
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  • Dec20

    ELF, JR. THE MUSICAL


    Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity.
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  • Dec20

    IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY


    Sit back, as if in your family living room in the 1940s, and listen to the familiar story told in its entirety, complete with sound effects and commercials. George Bailey, a small town businessman and father, thinks he’s a failure and plans to kill himself on Christmas Eve. He is saved when a guardian angel shows him how his town, family, and friends would turn out if he’d never been born.
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  • Dec20

    CHRISTMAS IN THE CAVE


    Join us for the 2019 Christmas in the Cave at Historic Cherokee Caverns!

    Stroll along the cave path with your family while you enjoy Christmas music and thousands of twinkling lights among the Stalactites and Stalagmites!
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  • Dec20

    CHRISTMAS LANTERN EXPRESS


    Climb aboard our Christmas Lantern Express! Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and gingerbread men along the way. Gather round to hear local celebrities read "The Christmas Lantern", a book by Karen C. Bishop. A "special guest" in Red may even appear so keep your eyes open for some extra surprises!
    Read More
  • Dec20

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL


    A Knoxville tradition! It wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey in this celebration of generosity, compassion and personal transformation.
    Read More
  • Dec21

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL


    A Knoxville tradition! It wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical journey in this celebration of generosity, compassion and personal transformation.
    Read More
  • Dec21

    CHRISTMAS LANTERN EXPRESS


    Climb aboard our Christmas Lantern Express! Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and gingerbread men along the way. Gather round to hear local celebrities read "The Christmas Lantern", a book by Karen C. Bishop. A "special guest" in Red may even appear so keep your eyes open for some extra surprises!
    Read More
  • Dec21

    IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY


    Sit back, as if in your family living room in the 1940s, and listen to the familiar story told in its entirety, complete with sound effects and commercials. George Bailey, a small town businessman and father, thinks he’s a failure and plans to kill himself on Christmas Eve. He is saved when a guardian angel shows him how his town, family, and friends would turn out if he’d never been born.
    Read More
  • Dec21

    ELF, JR. THE MUSICAL


    Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity.
    Read More
  • Dec21

    CHRISTMAS IN THE CAVE


    Join us for the 2019 Christmas in the Cave at Historic Cherokee Caverns!

    Stroll along the cave path with your family while you enjoy Christmas music and thousands of twinkling lights among the Stalactites and Stalagmites! 
    Read More
  • Dec22

    IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY


    Sit back, as if in your family living room in the 1940s, and listen to the familiar story told in its entirety, complete with sound effects and commercials. George Bailey, a small town businessman and father, thinks he’s a failure and plans to kill himself on Christmas Eve. He is saved when a guardian angel shows him how his town, family, and friends would turn out if he’d never been born.
    Read More
  • Dec22

    CHRISTMAS LANTERN EXPRESS


    Climb aboard our Christmas Lantern Express! Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and gingerbread men along the way. Gather round to hear local celebrities read "The Christmas Lantern", a book by Karen C. Bishop. A "special guest" in Red may even appear so keep your eyes open for some extra surprises!
    Read More
  • Dec23

    CHRISTMAS LANTERN EXPRESS


    Climb aboard our Christmas Lantern Express! Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and gingerbread men along the way. Gather round to hear local celebrities read "The Christmas Lantern", a book by Karen C. Bishop. A "special guest" in Red may even appear so keep your eyes open for some extra surprises!
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