Do Knoxville: First Friday includes 'Art for Dog's Sake!'

ART/EXHIBITS

'Art for Dog's Sake': Exhibit of canine created art, through November, Lox Salon, 103 W. Jackson Ave. Opening night, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. Sales benefit At Risk Intervention, a local canine sanctuary. Info: http://atriskintervention.org.

Melanie Fetterolf: 'Color Works and Notecard Art,' through Dec. 31, Knoxville Arts and Fine Crafts Center, 1127B Broadway. Reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. Info: 865-523-1401.

Peninsula's Artsclamation! Real Art for Real People: Featured artist, Leila Platt. Preview party and auction, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1; public sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, Sacred Heart Cathedral School, Gymnasium, 711 Northshore Drive. 865-531-5210; www.peninsulabehavioralhealth.org/arts.

Master Woodworkers Show/East Tennessee Woodworkers Guild: 4-9 p.m. Friday; 10-5, Saturday and 11-5, Sunday, Nov. 1-3, Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Reception, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. Info: 865-523-7543; www.knoxalliance.com.

MUSIC

The Rare Notes: 'Rare Colours' musical comedy, 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Lyric Theater, Loudon. Cost: $15. Info: 865-458-9020.

John McCutcheon: Songs and stories, 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Cost: $18-$20. Info: 865-522-5851; www.jubileearts.org.

'She Said/He Said' by Chanticleer: Choral ensemble with Brian Hinman, 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 800 Northshore Drive. Music of Ravel, Cole Porter, Joni Mitchell and others. Doors open at 7. Cost: $30. Info: 865-588-0589.

'Smoky Salutes...Home': Program in honor of veterans, 6:30 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7-8, Sevier County High School, 1200 Dolly Parton Parkway, Sevierville. Receptions for veterans, 5:30 p.m. Thursday or 9 a.m. Friday. Info: 865-453-5525.

THEATER

'Venus in Fur': Previews: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (pay what you want) and Thursday ($15 in costume or $20), Oct. 30-31, Flying Anvil Theatre, 525 N. Gay St. Performances: Gala opening, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, ($35); and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2, Sundays, Nov. 2-3, 7-10 and 14-17; $25. Info: 865-523-7521; www.knoxtix.com or www.flyinganviltheatre.com.

'Freud's Last Session': The Wordplayer's staged reading by Joe Jaynes and Terry Weber, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, Square Room, 4 Market Square. Free. Info: 865-539-2490; www.wordplayers.org.

BOOKS/WRITERS

Knoxville Writer's Guild: Meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave. Info: 865-522-5851; www.jubileearts.org.

LECTURES/DISCUSSION

UT Science Forum: Gerry Dinkins of McClung Museum will speak on 'Rediscovery of the Nearly Extinct Alabama Lampmussel in the Emory River,' noon-1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, Thompson-Boling Arena, Dining Room C-D. Free. Bring lunch or buy it there. Info: email littmann@utk.edu or 865-974-8156.

East Tennessee Preservation Conference: 'The Power of Place,' Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 7-9, Maryville. Cost: $55-$65. CLG training and AIA credits available. Info/register: 865-523-8008; www.knoxheritage.org/conference.

'Aging-A Family Affair': Office on Aging workshop, 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, Rothchild Catering/Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike. Cost: $35-$40. Register: 865-524-2786; www.knoxseniors.org.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Glass blowing: Create/blow an ornament, 4-9 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 8 and 22 and Dec. 6-20, Marble City Glassworks. Cost: $40. Register: www.marblecityglassworks.com.

Wall plaque/yard marker: Clay workshop, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, Norris. Cost: $30-$40. Info: www.appalachianarts.net or 865 494-9854.

Songwriter's workshop: By Ed Snodderly, 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, Arts Center, 320 N. White St., Athens, Tenn. Focus is on participants and their craft. Cost: $35 before Nov. 1. Info: Athens Area Council for the Arts, 423-745-8781; www.athensartscouncil.org.

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts: Register for children's and adult art classes which begin in January, 556 Parkway, Gatlinburg. Info: 865-436-5860; www.Arrowmont.org.

HEALTH

Community forum - 'The Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge after the Affordable Care Act': 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, Grace Covenant Church, 320 Robertsville Road, Oak Ridge. Medical director Dr. Tanya Vargas to speak. Free. Info: Cleva Marrow, 865-483-3442.

Al-Anon Family Groups: For friends/family of problem drinkers; noon Saturdays, Peace Lutheran Church, 621 N. Cedar Bluff Road. Info: 865-525-9040. Additional groups: www.knox-al-anon.org.

FITNESS

East Tennessee Wanderers: Walk through the woods, 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, Ijams Nature Center. Info: 865-386-3329; www.easttennesseewanderers.org.

MISC.

Community Heritage Trail: Town of Farragut ribbon-cutting ceremony, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, Campbell Station Park. 865-966-7057.

CLUBS

Zeta chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma: Tour, 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, L&N Stem Academy, 401 Henley St. Info: 865-922-1625.

Church Women United: World Community Day and coffee, 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, Lomax Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, 3220 Sherman St. Info: email annkelley78@gmail.com.

Civil War Roundtable: Commemorating the Sesquicentennial Civil War Knoxville with the 150th Siege of Knoxville Civil War Weekend, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and 11-4, Sunday, Nov. 9-10, Fort Dickerson, 3000 Fort Dickerson Road. Ride shuttle from Disc Exchange parking lot, 2615 Chapman Highway. Free. Info: 865-227-6398; www.knoxcivilwar.org.

GARDEN CLUBS

Cherokee Garden Club: Master Gardner Fiona McAnally with 'Heirloom Seeds in Tennessee,' 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 12716 Ridgepath Lane. Info: 865-675-6844.

VOLUNTEERS

Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians: Adult volunteers are needed (men are welcome, too) in Knox County's network of active troops. Each troop needs two adults (one of which must be female). There is a waiting list of girls who want to join a troop but cannot due to a lack of adult volunteers. Info: 800-474-1912; www.girlscoutcsa.org.

Allstate Foundation: Volunteers needed to help families assemble Emergency Preparedness Kits during Knoxville Center's Halloween activities, Thursday, Oct. 31, at Allstate Foundation's Good and Ready Station. Info: email alcornm@unitedwayknox.org or 865-521-5565.

American Red Cross: Needs receptionist volunteers. Info: 865-584-2999 or email joseph.winberry@redcross.org.

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