Launch Party of 2008 Literary Anthology

The Knoxville Writers’ Guild will celebrate the release of its 2008 literary anthology, Outscape: Writings on Fences and Frontiers, with a launch party at Laurel Theater.

LEARN MORE 7:00 p.m.  –  12:00 a.m. (300 minutes of caring)

Four Workshops at ETTAC

In October, the East Tennessee Technology Access Center will be hosting several workshops on assistive technology devices in the coming weeks for people with disabilities, family members, professionals and educators.

LEARN MORE through Wednesday, October 15 9:00 a.m.  –  3:00 p.m. (360 minutes of caring)

Knoxville Symphony Library Storytime

KSO string quartets visit libraries in the community. Members of the quartet will read stories about music and then play for pre-school aged children and their parents.

LEARN MORE 3:30 p.m.  –  4:30 p.m. (60 minutes of caring)

Knoxville Symphony Library Storytime

KSO string quartets visit libraries in the community. Members of the quartet will read stories about music and then play for pre-school aged children and their parents.

LEARN MORE 10:30 a.m.  –  11:30 a.m. (60 minutes of caring)

Knoxville Museum of Art Presents: Alive After Five Series

The Knoxville Museum of Art’s Alive After Five series of live music performances will premier its 16th year outdoors with performances by Big Bill Morganfield and special guests The Detroit Daddies.

LEARN MORE 5:30 p.m.  –  8:30 p.m. (180 minutes of caring)

Beyond the Jack-o'-Lantern

This workshop will showcase more than 30 unique varieties of pumpkins, gourds and winter squash, and you will be able to see the wide diversity within the cucurbit family. With names like Yugoslavian Finger Fruit, Guatemalan Blue Banana, Fairytale and Rumbo, it’s a show to see! The demonstration will include unusual pumpkin carving techniques, tips for growing these marvels in the home landscape, and a source list for purchasing seed. Each person will take home a sample.

LEARN MORE 10:00 a.m.  –  12:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Annual Harvest Festival and Dance

Metropolitan Community Church of Knoxville welcomes all to the Annual Harvest Festival and Dance Fund-Raiser for Chili & Fixins, Dancing, Campfire, Pumpkin Carving, and more.

LEARN MORE 6:00 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (180 minutes of caring)

Teen Read Week

Take a break from your busy schedule to enjoy some time with a great book to celebrate National Teen Read Week, October 12-18. It's free, fun, and can be done anywhere! Plus reading for pleasure gives teens a secret weapon: teens who read for fun have better test scores and higher success in the workforce.

LEARN MORE through Saturday, October 18

Boo! At the Zoo

Join us for a spooktacular time at the 22nd annual Boo! at the Zoo, Knoxville's largest Halloween event!

LEARN MORE through Sunday, October 19 5:30 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m. (150 minutes of caring)

Alive After Five Series: The Branded Sons

The Knoxville Museum of Art’s Alive After Five series of live music performances presents The Branded Sons.

LEARN MORE 5:30 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m. (150 minutes of caring)

Alive After Five: Branded Sons

Knoxville's most unique live music experience happens on select Fridays in the museum's Great Hall, 5:30-8pm. Catered and with 2 cash bars, these non-smoking events are family friendly and great for dates.

LEARN MORE 5:30 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m. (150 minutes of caring)

Elementary Explorers: Why do leaves change color?

Scarlet. Yellow. Orange. Maroon. All summer long the leaves on the trees are lush and green and then in the fall, they turn color. Why? Join educator Kara Remington for the answer to this mystery.

LEARN MORE 10:00 a.m.  –  11:30 a.m. (90 minutes of caring)

Boo! At the Zoo

Join us for a spooktacular time at the 22nd annual Boo! at the Zoo, Knoxville's largest Halloween event!

LEARN MORE through Sunday, October 26 5:30 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m. (150 minutes of caring)

Knoxville Museum of Art Features Artwork by Rural East Tennessee Youth

Ceramics and photographs created by migrant and local youth will be on display at the Knoxville Museum of Art from October 1 through October 30, 2008,

LEARN MORE through Thursday, October 30 10:00 a.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (420 minutes of caring)

Junior League's Tinsel and Treasure

Tinsel and Treasure is a 3-day shopping extravaganza packed with great stuff for your home, for the holidays and just for you. Best of all, proceeds benefit Junior League of Knoxville community projects.

LEARN MORE through Sunday, November 2 9:00 a.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (480 minutes of caring)

Alive After Five Series: Halloween Costume Party

The Knoxville Museum of Art’s Alive After Five concert series presents a Halloween Costume Party and entertainment by Cheryl Renée’s Blues Band.

LEARN MORE 5:30 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m. (150 minutes of caring)

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