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in the City is Knoxville's most anticipated winter festival. Our city
dresses for the holidays with lighted trees and decorations - including
the popular and growing Up on the Rooftops displays - plus dozens
of events guaranteed to bring holiday cheer!View Print Brochure [PDF] - This file is over 2 MB in size. For best performance, download the PDF document to your computer before viewing - right click on link and select "Save Target As". Larger documents may not display quickly when opened from the web. Parking is free in the City's Market Square, State Street and Locust Street garages, and on meters, from 6 p.m. weekdays and all day on weekends. |
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23, 2007REGAL Celebration of Lights • 6:00 p.m. along Gay Street at Krutch Park "Regal Celebration of Lights" lives up to its name as one of the most exciting events of Christmas in the City. On the day after Thanksgiving everyone gathers along Gay Street at Krutch Park for the lighting of the 38' First Tennessee Foundation Christmas Tree. Gay Street is decorated with beautiful wreaths and banners. Krutch Park resembles a winter wonderland with thousands of white lights glistening from the trees. Local bands and choruses will provide entertainment; WDVX will be bringing the Holiday Ho-Ho-Hoedown to the Market Square Stage, the Cherryholmes and Logan Murrell will perform. Seven time winner of the County Music Association station of the year, WIVK, will be providing up and coming talent to lead the crowd in Christmas Carols. Also, Holidays on Ice, Knoxville's only outdoor ice skating rink, returns for its third year. You will enjoy walking around the "Christmas Market" where local crafters come together with the Market Square merchants to assist in your holiday shopping. Horse-drawn carriage rides are always a treat and you can keep warm at the fire pit roasting marshmallows while you wait. You can visit with Santa and decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus and don't forget storytime with the Mayor as he reads Twas the Night Before Christmas. View Photo Slideshow » |
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7, 2007WIVK CHRISTMAS Parade • 7:00 p.m. along Gay Street The WIVK Christmas Parade is a traditional Christmas in the City event that has welcomed Jolly Old St. Nick to Downtown Knoxville for over 30 years. This timeless classic begins with a selection of high school bands, dancers, numerous floats, local celebrities and regional entertainers marching down historic Gay Street. This festive event is one that families do not want to miss! View Photo Slideshow » |
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23 , 2007 - January 1, 2007U.S. Cellular presents Knoxville's Holidays on Ice Ice Skating on Market Square! Come join the fun! Families, children, friends and groups are invited to participate in this one-of-a-kind venue in the heart of Knoxville. It's a Knoxville tradition you must take part in. Admission and skate rentals are $7 for adults, $5 for children. Please visit www.knoxvillesholidaysonice.com for more details. |
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New Directions in American Drawing Exhibition Exhibition examines the renewed importance of drawing as a contemporary art form and the dynamic ways in which artists are pushing the medium into new, creative territory. Features 48 works by 16 artists & encourages viewers to redefine their notion of drawing, its aesthetic range, visual power and expressive potential. 934-2034
Children will create gingerbread men and angel ornaments; moms and their kids will design matching Christmas sweatshirts; and adults will weave Christmas baskets this holiday season. Sponsored by City Parks and Recreation. The KAFCC is also bringing back the annual Christmas Crafts Fair. Seasonal crafts will be for sale while professionals perform demonstrations to show you just how it's all done! Visit www.cityofknoxville.org/recreation/arts 523-1401 Deck the Paws For a $5 donation we will illuminate a light "in honor of" or "in memory of" your pet on our outdoor Christmas tree. A photo of the pet will be placed along with the light on our tree. 215-6662 Knoxville Opera Hall of Fame Three Tenors Concert Three internationally acclaimed artists will share the spotlight in a thrilling program containing some of opera's most dramatic and beautiful tenor scenes. The overwhelming program includes the powerful finale of Boito's Mefistofele, excerpts from Verdi's II Trovatore and La Traviata, and the Tennessee premiere of his historic Hymn of the Nations (a Toscanini favorite). A dinner in honor of the inductees follows at Club LeConte with reservations and a ticket required. 524-0795 "Alive After Five" "Alive After Five" is Knoxville's unique live music experience. Free parking, and no additional charge to visit the art galleries. Enjoy the old school rhythm & blues of Chico & The Men with Kelly Jolly. Admission $8, members and students $4, 17 and under free. 525-6101 14th Master Woodworkers Show A regional, juried exhibition of fine woodworking including furniture, turnings and wood sculptures. The staff of the Smithsonian Institute gave the exhibit rave reviews. Admission is FREE. An extended exhibit of selected pieces will continue through November 20th. Emporium hours are M-F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 856-7262 Artsclamation! Artsclamation! will showcase original works by more than 30 regional and local artists. The event will feature a variety of media & there will be a mix of returning and new artists. Admission and parking are free. For more info call the Fort Sanders Foundation at 541-1224 or visit www.peninsulabehavioralhealth.org. Market Square Farmers' Market Local artisans, food producers & farmers bring their work to Market Square. Featuring local produce, jewelry, baked goods, apparel, pottery, free-range meat and eggs. 405-3135 Holiday Preview at Regal Riviera During lunchtime enjoy a sneak peek of the season's latest films in downtown's state-of-the-art cinema. Previews play continuously so take a seat at any time. $1 to charity for special Holiday Preview admission 522-5160 Foothills Craft Guild Fine Crafts Marketplace Over 150 artisans will be exhibiting fine crafts of this region, and all items are handmade by juried members of the guild, such as woodwork, pottery, knives, weaving, sculpture, stained glass, jewelry, and ornamental metal work. There will also be live demonstrations. www.foothillscraftguild.org Admission $6 adults, $5 student/seniors, and kids 6 and under free. 691-6083 2007 Veterans Day Parade Parade honoring veterans of U.S. Armed Forces to include: military and community parade units, school bands, JROTC, UTROTC, military personnel and vehicles, veteran organizations, city and county leaders, aircraft flyovers, …and much more. Theme for 2007 will be the East TN Veterans Memorial Project. 256-0486 "Alive After Five" Knoxville's unique live music experience, presenting high quality, live music on stage in the non-smoking, casually elegant atmosphere of KMA's Great Hall. Free parking and no additional charge to visit the art galleries. Enjoy the big band sound of the 17-member Knoxville Jazz Orchestra. Admission $9, members & students $5, 17 & under free. 525-6101 Movie Magic at Riviera Start the season with a classic! Visit Knoxville's newest theatre on the historic site of the original Riviera for a holiday film presentation the whole family can enjoy. $1 to charity for Movie Magic admission 522-5160 BUDDY'S Race Against Cancer A 5K Run/Walk, Walk in the Park and One Mile Kids' Run to benefit Thompson Cancer Survival Center's Outreach Services program. All proceeds used to fund cancer screenings and education to the medically underserved throughout Knox and 17 surrounding counties in East Tennessee. Pre and post race festivities for the entire family! Special tribute to cancer survivors hosted by Bill Williams. Live entertainment courtesy of Second Opinion. 541-1872 Animal Angel Tree Donations of blankets, towels, sturdy cat and dog toys, and treats can be placed under our angel tree in the lobby to wish our animals Happy Holidays! 215-6662 Celebrate the Season & Northshore Dr.) Join merchants & restaurant owners for an elegant evening in The District in Bearden as they celebrate the season. Enjoy live music, creative events, fabulous food, art openings and trunk showings throughout the evening. 909-0044 Christmas Bell Ringing Kick-Off To let the community know that bell ringers will be outside area retail stores and that we need donations and volunteers in order to be able to support those in need during the holidays and all year round. 971-4907 "Alive After Five" "Alive After Five" is Knoxville's unique live music experience, presenting high quality, live music on stage in the non-smoking, casually elegant atmosphere of KMA's Great Hall with seating at tables, 2 cash bars, dancing, a guest caterer, free popcorn, free parking, and no additional charge to visit the art galleries. Tonight enjoy the sultry southern swing of Christabel & The Jons. Admission $8, members and students $4, 17 and under free. 525-6101 Santa Claws Photos You can have your pet's photo taken with Santa Claus! 215-6662 Baptist Turkey Trot 5K run, 1 mile walk and Gobbler 100 yard dash for children 6 and under. 549-4129 Thanksgiving Service and Reception The Inner City Churches sponsor a hymnody with a sermon, featuring a combined choir. Reception to follow. 525-7347 Organ Recital & Lunch Noon recital followed by lunch ($5). Parking in church parking lot will be validated as well as at Central Parking across Church Street. 525-7347 Fantasy of Trees A holiday tradition since 1985. This holiday event will showcase a warm theme of "Holiday Cheer Down South." In addition, new childrens' activities and shops will also reflect this year's festive theme. All proceeds benefit the East Tennessee Children's Hospital. 541-8166 Thanksgiving Service Thanksgiving Service and Eucharist. 525-7347 Comcast Christmas Holiday Light Display Nightly driving tours through the holiday light displays. 215-1459 Regal Celebration of Lights Downtown becomes a Christmas village with caroling, hot chocolate, marshmallow roasting, horse drawn carriage rides, free pictures with Santa, cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus and more. Also, experience the lighting of the 38-foot, First Tennessee Foundation Christmas tree. "Alive After Five" Enjoy the classic blues & rock of one of Knoxville's favorite bands, The MacDaddies, live on stage in the non-smoking, casually elegant atmosphere of KMA's Great Hall with seating at tables, 2 cash bars, dancing, a guest caterer, free popcorn, free parking, and no additional charge to visit the art galleries. Admission $8, members and students $4, 17 and under free. 525-6101 Christmas Market Enjoy holiday shopping from special vendors with quality handmade items. U.S. Cellular presents Knoxville's Holidays on Ice Ice Skating on Market Square! Come join the fun! Families, children, friends and groups are invited to participate in this one-of-a-kind venue in the heart of Knoxville. It's a Knoxville tradition you must take part in. Admission and skate rentals are $7 for adults, $5 for children. Please visit www.knoxvilleholidaysonice.com for more details. 246-1326 HoliGay! Film Screenings The Reel Knox Film Society and the Friends of Judy Film Group present the First Annual HoliGay! Film Screening series. We will screen the Judy Garland classic, Meet Me in St. Louis. Admission for each film is a new, unwrapped toy donation to benefit the Hope Center's toy drive. 384-6477 Winter Choral Concert Free and open to the public! 974-8935 Beck Holiday Jazz Concert Beck Holiday Jazz Concert and Shopping Extravaganza will be held at 6pm at the Knoxville Mariott in the ballroom. Proceeds will benefit the Youth Enrichment Fund at Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 524-8461. East TN Regional Student Art Exhibition The Tennessee Art Education Association is pleased to announce its partnership with the Knoxville Museum of Art to present the second annual East Tennessee Regional Student Art Exhibition featuring artwork created by East Tennessee middle and high school students. The competition offers students the opportunity to display their talents and be honored for their accomplishments in a professional art museum. 934-2034 A Christmas Carol CBT's holiday gift to Knoxville: Dickens's tale about the redemption, that can come to those whose hearts are hard, is back in a new adaptation. For more information and tickets contact the Univerisity of Tennessee Box Office. Check www.theatre.utk.edu for show times. 974-5161 Comcast Christmas at Chilhowee Visit a magical winter wonderland at Chilhowee Park. Local high school bands will be performing Christmas carols, have a free picture with Santa Claus in the Gazebo, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, roast marshmallows in the fire pit and take a carriage ride throughout the park to see the magical Christmas lights. "Alive After Five" Famed Blues musician Walter "Brownie" McGhee was born in Knoxville on November 30, 1915. Tonight's "Alive After Five" pays tribute to the great blues man, featuring Ghost Mountain Rhythm & Blues, from Ashville, NC, performing some of his songs live on stage in the non-smoking, casually elegant atmosphere of KMA's Great Hall with seating at tables, 2 cash bars, dancing, a guest caterer, free popcorn, free parking, and no additional charge to visit the art galleries. Admission $8, members and students $4, 17 and under free. 525-6101 Christmas Express Train Ride Enjoy story telling, decorations, holiday goodies and a visit from Santa on board the Christmas Express during a 90 minute, 11 mile journey aboard the historic railcars. All the good boys & girls receive a special gift! Reservations are required. www.threeriversrambler.com 524-9411 Extremely Christmas at Market Square Christmas music, variety show, Grace Baptist Church Choir and orchestra. 691-8886 Victorian Holiday Home Tour Tour of 10 holiday decorated homes in historic Old North Knoxville neighborhood. Parking available at St. Mary's Hospital Woodland Ave. lot. Tickets $9 in advance at Kroger, $12 at parking lot day of event. Free trolleys run through tour route. 523-4665 Santa Claws Photos You can have your pet's photo taken with Santa Claus! 215-6662 Concert Choir Holiday Concert Presented by the University of Tennessee School of Music. Free and open to the public. 974-8935 Advent Service of Lessons & Carols The Chancel Choir, Adult Ensemble, and Women's Youth Ensemble will present an Advent Service of Lessons and Carols. Music will include anthems by Byrd, Gibbons, Biebl, Britten, Howells, and others. Free and open to the public. 546-2531 |
Jazz for Tots Christmas Concert In conjunction with U.S. Marine Corps "Toys for Tots" campaign, small jazz ensembles from the University of Tennessee School of Music will perform. Admission is a new unwrapped toy, which will be a gift to a less fortunate child on Christmas morning. Cash donations will also be accepted, which will be used toward the purchase of a new toy. 974-8935 Songs of the Season Join us for the Songs of the Season holiday music program at McGhee Tyson Airport. Area schools and local choral groups will perform holiday classics. To schedule a performance time please contact Shirley Hughes at 342-3016 or by e-mail at hughes@tys.org. A complete schedule of performance times will be posted at www.flyknoxville.com. 342-3016 Mighty Musical Monday Theatre The Mighty Musical Monday is a free musical program presented by the Historic Tennessee Theatre on the first Monday of each month. The program involves organ music played on the Mighty Wulitzer Organ by house organist Bill Snyder. This event will feature award winning Central High School Chorus under the direction of Beckye Thomas. 684-1149 Chili With Santa Enjoy holiday family time over a hot bowl of chili--and spend time with Santa, too! Proceeds from this event will benefit the Mission of Hope. Cost: $6 adults, $2.50 kids. 865-546-1315 HoliGay! Film Screenings The Reel Knox Film Society and the Friends of Judy Film Group present the First Annual HoliGay! Film Screening series. We will screen Too Cool for Christmas, a comedy about one girl's belief that she is too cool for Christmas until she meets Santa Claus, played by George Hamilton. Admission for each film is a new, unwrapped toy donation to benefit the Hope Center's toy drive. 384-6477 20th Annual Nutcracker On Ice In a delightful treat for the entire family, the beloved tale of "The Nutcracker" is performed on ice. Skaters of all ages set the holiday mood with a festive pond skating scene, followed by the story of a young girl and a magical Christmas night. The music of Tchaikovsky is brought to life by the gliding, spinning, and jumping skills of 100+ skaters in this theatrical production. 588-1858 Advent Noonday Recital/Service Advent noonday services provide a time of meditation and preparation for Christmas Day. 524-3048 The Knoxville Award The Knoxville Award recognizes and honors a deserving person who demonstrates his/her care for the community and its citizens. The proceeds from this event benefits Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service, a non-profit Knoxville based organization providing homemaker and personal care to persons with disabilities of all ages and seniors in our community. 523-2920 6 Shares Telethon Telethon for the Second Harvest Food Bank. 521-0000 Emporium Holiday Extravaganza Downtown's most exquisite and affordable holiday shopping event with one of a kind selection of handcrafted gifts and live performances. 523-7543 Holiday Music Special Enjoy a musical holiday celebration by an all-star lineup of some of Knoxville's best entertainers, including Sara Schwabe, Nancy Brennan Strange, Steve Horton, the Actor's Co-op Carollers, and more will perform holiday and seasonal favorites, and lead some audience sing alongs! A guest caterer, free popcorn and 2 cash bars are part of the holiday fun. General admission $10, students and museum members $8. 525-6101 WIVK Christmas Parade Join the festivities downtown and enjoy performances by dancers, visits from local celebrities, Christmas floats, and marching bands as they parade down historic Gay Street. 588-6511 Jingle Bell Run/Walk A 5K & 1 mile walk. Family oriented fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation. 470-7909 Emporium Holiday Extravaganza Downtown's most exquisite and affordable holiday shopping event with one of a kind selection of handcrafted gifts and live performances. 523-7543 Fountain City Christmas Parade Christmas Parade for the Fountain City community, which begins at Tazwell Pike and North Broadway. 523-2796 Family Fun Day A day filled with fun art activities, artist demonstrations, continuous entertainment on stage and art-making activities inspired by museum exhibitions. Great for children of all ages. Admission is free and refreshments are available for purchase. 934-2034 The Living Christmas Tree The 2007 Living Christmas Tree is proudly presented by churches and organizations from East Tennessee. This is the 19th annual production. More information and tickets available at www.knoxtree.org. Tickets are available after November 1st. 577-2937 Christmas Music Presentation Special Music presented by the Parish Adult Choir, with orchestra. 524-3048 Traditional Nativity Pageant The children, youth and family choir will present its annual Traditional Nativity Pageant. The event is free and open to the public. 546-2531 Community Christmas Bring your family and friends to re-enact the nativity story. A light supper will be served. All ages encouraged to dress up (costumes provided) to tell the story of Jesus' birth. 524-3048 Christmas Concert The Sanctuary Choir will present a variety of sacred works and favorite Christmas carols, as well as congregational sing-alongs. The 40-voice choir & soloists will be accompanied by pipe organ, piano, and an orchestra of community and Knoxville Symphony musicians. Admission is free, but tickets will be issued due to limited seating. For tickets or info, call the church office at 546-9661 or visit www.fbcknox.org. Advent Noonday Recital/Service Advent noonday services provide a time of meditation and preparation for Christmas Day. 524-3048 21st Annual Clayton Holiday Concert East Tennessee's favorite holiday tradition continues as Maestro Lucas Richman leads the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Knoxville Choral Society and special guests performing your favorite songs and carols, plus an appearance by Santa himself! 521-2317 Arts & Cultural Alliance National Juried Exhibition of 2007 A forum for artists on a national scale to compete and display their work. The selected art features both traditional and non-traditional work. Closed December 24-January 1. 523-7543 Angel Tree Distribution Day The Knoxville Salvation Army will distribute Angel Tree toys, Christmas stockings, and food baskets to more than 1,200 families in Knox County. 971-4907 Walk Through Bethlehem 11th annual event. Experience the village of Bethlehem, as it might have been the night Jesus was born. Visit the shops, worship in the synagogue, observe the villagers, hear the angel choirs, see the animals and search for the special baby born that night. Free admission. 521-0282 The Nativity Pageant A beautiful and powerful presentation of the Nativity Pageant. A cast of 100 actors, a 200-voice choir and a 20-member orchestra present the Christmas story through dramatic pantomime. Bring a head set to the event and be able to hear the presentation in Spanish. 579-5323 Handbell Recital and Lunch Noon recital followed by lunch ($5). Parking in church parking lot will be validated as well as at Central Parking across Church Street. 525-7347 Christmas Concert The City of Knoxville's Parks and Recreation Division will hold its annual Christmas Concert performed by the Knoxville Community Recreation Band. Consisting of over 40 volunteer members who have participated in high school, college and professional bands, the KCRB will perform an inspirational medley of holiday classics. 687-3827 News Sentinel Empty Stocking Fund Founded in 1912, the News Sentinel Empty Stocking Fund provides food and gifts to less fortunate people during the holidays. More than 900 volunteers prepare food baskets and toys during the four days leading up to distribution. This year ESF will provide food baskets to 3,500 families, more than 8,000 people, and give toys to approximately 2,500 children. Distribution day is December 22. 342-6870 Advent Noonday Recital/Service Advent noonday services provide a time of meditation and preparation for Christmas Day. The recital will be performed by area musicians and soloists. The meditation will be led by pastors. 524-3048 Tour of Lights Bike Ride Join us for a tour by bicycle of holiday lights in historic neighborhoods. Bike lights are required. More information at www.knoxtrans.org. 215-3815 Circle Modern Dance, Primitive Light Dance performances by local area choreographers. Please call for times. 524-7615 Movie, Miracle on 34th Street 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. One of the great Christmas movies, "Miracle on 34th Street," is the story of what happens in New York City following the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. A single mother, her daughter, a lawyer, and many others are left wondering if a department store Santa might be the real Santa Claus. John Payne who plays the part of the lawyer made a live appearance on the stage of the Tennessee Theatre in 1950 promoting the movie Captain China in which he starred. 684-1149 Holiday Festival of Lights presented by Kroger Bring in the season with Knox County Parks and Recreation at the Cove in Concord Park. Come enjoy nearly 150,000 seasonal lights throughout the park, roast marshmallows and warm by the bonfire. Appearances by Santa. Wagon rides will be on December 21-23, other nights are pedestrian walk through. Closed Christmas Day. Please no pets on wagon rides. 215-6600 U.S. Cellular presents Knoxville's Holidays on Ice Sun. 12-6 p.m. Ice Skating on Market Square! Come join the fun! Families, children, friends and groups are invited to participate in this one-of-a-kind venue in the heart of Knoxville, on Market Square. It's a Knoxville tradition you must take part in. Admission and skate rentals are $7 for adults, $5 for children. Please visit www.knoxvilleholidaysonice.com for more details. 246-1326 Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Services Musical Prelude begins at 4:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m., with traditional services at 5:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m. 524-3048 Christmas Eve Service The 5:00 p.m. service will be our family service and the 11:00 p.m. service will be a Communion service with Lessons and Carols and candle lighting. Musical prelude begins at 10:45 p.m. 546-2531 Christmas Eve Family Service "Candlelight, Carols, and Christmas Stories" designed for families with young children. This informal service begins at 7:30 p.m. Communion is not part of the service. 524-0282 Christmas Eve Services 525-7347 Christmas Day Service Eucharist Service 525-7347 Christmas Brunch A Knoxville tradition, the Christmas Brunch at the Crowne Plaza. Includes a vast array of breakfast items, salads, carved meats, holiday favorites and a huge dessert table. 522-2600 "Alive into 2008" New Year's Eve Party Celebrate New Year's Eve in the non-smoking, casually elegant atmosphere of the Knoxville Museum of Art's Great Hall with seating at tables, 2 cash bars, dancing, party favors, and fun, while being entertained by a national blues band and a local opening act. Price of admission includes catered buffet. Reserve a seat for $60, general admission $50. 525-6101 |
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