Press Planner
September
Saturday, Sep 7th
Knox Asian Festival
Eleventh Knox Asian Festival will make its return to World’s Fair Park Sunday, Sept. 8, with a special “Friends of the Festival” VIP event occurring the evening before, from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Sept 7.
“The VIP event will be a magical night of performances featuring this year’s special guests, the ASHURA ninja corps from the Ninja Museum of Iga-ryu,” a KAF press release stated. “As part of the first authentic ninjutsu demonstration in East Tennessee, these real-life ninjas will perform their incredible fighting skills and the ancient arts of one of Japan’s oldest ninja traditions.
Also performing at the VIP event are returning fan favorites the Matsuriza Taiko Drum Troupe, and dancers from the Natyarpana Dance Company.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by visiting ghttps://www.asianculturetn.org. Cost of admission includes a festival T-shirt and all-day access to the festival the next day.
That next day also is big.
On Sept. 8, the Festival will run from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year, the festival will charge a small fee to help cover costs and ensure the sustainability of the Knox Asian Festival and the Asian Culture Center of Tennessee, which remains a nonprofit organization dedicated to education and outreach.
Admission will be $3 for visitors 12 years and up and free for children under 12.
All entry gates will be cashless, so visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets ahead of time to expedite entry into the festival — tickets can be bought online at ghttps://www.asianculturetn.org
Friday, Sep 13th
Second Annual Avalon Veterans and First Responders Golf Tournament
Avalon Veterans and First Responders group is looking for golfers and sponsors to support a fundraiser benefitting veterans and first responders.
Second Annual Avalon Veterans and First Responders Golf Tournament is slated to start at 8 a.m., Friday, Sept. 13, and projected to end around 4 p.m., at Avalon Golf and Country Club, 700 Turnberry Circle off Highway 70, between Farragut and Lenoir City in Loudon County.
“We need players, sponsors and donors,” said Barry Miller, tournament chair and nonprofit organization rep. “Players sign up, and that helps the golf course support us.
“The donors and sponsors help us gain money for the distributions to what we want to do under our 501(c)3,” he added.
Signups to play are $150 per player.
Donation and sponsor opportunities include: hole sponsors, $500; silver sponsors, $1,000; gold sponsors, $2,500; platinum sponsors, $5,000; tournament sponsor, $10,000; and presenting sponsor, $15,000.
To sign up for this four-person scramble tournament, contact Avalon Golf & Country Club at 865-567-7668, visit online at avalonvets.com or send a check to 1090 Oak Chase Blvd., Lenoir City, TN 37772.
For more information, contact Miller, 865-816-0155, or Beau Hollin at Avalon, 865-567-7668, --ext. 1.
Tuesday, Sep 17th
Biz Mixer
Join Farragut business owners, managers and their employees in an exciting and informative networking opportunity Tuesday, Sept, 17, between 4 and 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Current Watersports, 11221 Outlet Drive.
“This Fall Mixer will feature the story and beautiful boats of Current Watersports plus updates on upcoming promotional opportunities and activities from Shop Farragut and Visit Farragut,” a SF/Farragut Business Alliance press release stated.
Food and beverages will be provided by Farragut favorites Island Fin Poke (Turkey Creek) and Water Into Wine bistro and lounge. This Biz Mixer is free to all representatives of the Farragut business community. Bring a door prize and get your business recognized
RSVP at steve@shopfarragut.com with the number in your party for an accurate account to plan for food and beverage. For questions, call 865-307-2486.
Thursday, Sep 19th
Family Art Night
Farragut Parks & Recreation’s new art classes, designed for youth and families alike, begins with Family Art Night, from 6 to 8 p.m. each Thursday Sept. 19, Oct. 17 and Nov. 21. Cost is $8 per person. “Families and individual adults are invited to get crafty at this monthly art night,” a Town press release stated.
Registration at townoffarragut.org/register is required and will close the Friday prior to each class beginning.
Sunday, Sep 22nd
Hope Rises
First Farragut United Methodist Church, 12733 Kingston Pike, will host three Hope Rises events this fall for youth and adults.
The Addicted Mind/Belief System, from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, is led by Ashlee Crouse, CPRS, RCPF, Metro Drug Coalition, Regional Faith-Based coordinator
Hope in an Anxious World, from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, is led by Scott Payne, M.Div., Contact Care Line, Outreach and Support manager
Loss and the Holidays, Sunday, Nov. 17, is led by Samantha Pitkin, LCSW, The Middle Path
For more information, or to register, visit Register online at www.ffumc.org/event or call the church office at 865-966-8430.
October
Friday, Oct 25th
Knoxville Opera 2024-25 season
Knoxville Opera announces what it labels a “sensational 2024-25 season lineup, combining classic operatic masterpieces with modern, innovative performances.”
The main stage season will set sail Oct. 25 and Oct. 27 with Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic gem “The Pirates of Penzance” in historic Tennessee Theatre, Gay Street downtown. “Under the energetic stage direction of Dean Anthony and the musical mastery of conductor Joseph Mechavich, audiences can expect a swashbuckling ride filled with humor, romance and lyrical brilliance that the whole family will love.”
Step into the romantic streets of 19th-century Paris with Puccini’s “La Bohème.” on Jan. 31 and Feb. 2, 2025. “Once again led by the creative vision of Anthony and conducted by the distinguished Michelle Rofrano, this beloved opera will weave a tale of love, passion and heartbreak amidst the Bohemian lifestyle of struggling artists,” a KO press release stated. “With its soaring melodies and poignant storytelling, you won’t want to miss your chance to experience the enduring power of love and art.”
Next spring, May 14 and May 16-18, experience Byron Au Yong and Aaron Jafferis’ contemporary “comic-rap-scrap-metal-opera, ‘Stuck Elevator’. This unique and impactful theatrical experience, co-produced with Knoxville’s River and Rail Theatre Company, will be directed by Keturah Stickann and conducted by the exceptional Judith Yan.”
Visit www.knoxvilleopera.org/for tickets or 865-524-0795.
November
Tuesday, Nov 12th
Morning Pointe Foundation Seniors Got Talent
Fourth Annual Morning Pointe Foundation Seniors Got Talent variety show, in partnership with Morning Pointe Senior Living, is introducing some big changes this year, including a lowered age of competition and additional prize money.
The 2024 Knoxville show will take place beginning at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, in The Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. in downtown Knoxville. Ten local senior acts will compete.
This year, the Foundation has lowered the minimum age of contestants from 62 to 60, opening the doors to a wider variety of talent in the Greater Knoxville community.
“Seniors Got Talent is open to any talented seniors (not just Morning Pointe campus residents),” a MP press release stated. “Acts have included singers, musicians, dancers, poets, comedians and more.”
More changes for this year’s Seniors Got Talent show include an increase in prize winnings. The grand-prize winner will receive $1,000, with $500 going to the second-place winner and $250 awarded to the third-place winner.
Online auditions are open now at morningpointefoundation.com/events/seniors-got-talent/, and in-person auditions will take place from Sept. 24 through Oct. 6 at local Morning Pointe Senior Living campuses. Tickets will be $10 and will go on sale in October.
Tuesday, Nov 26th
Afterschool Art
Afterschool Art runs from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 26. Cost is $4 per child (ages 6 through 12). No experience is required. “This class allows students of all ages, skill levels and interests to explore art in a fun and ever-evolving environment,” a Town press release stated.
No registration is required. To see all upcoming classes and events, visit farragutparksandrec.org/programsandevents.
For more information, contact Recreation and Event manager Rachel Malone at rmalone@townoffarragut.org or call 865-218-3375.
Dog Daze another big Farragut hit: Krempasky
Competitors and dog lovers alike gathered in Village Green shopping center’s parking lot Friday through Sunday, Aug. 9-11, to witness canines’ jumping skills and enjoy what vendors had to offer during Shop Farragut’s Dog Daze VIII at Village Green. “It went great,” Shop Farragut/Farragut Business Alliance’s executive director Steve Krempasky said after Sunday’s competitions. “People can’t wait to do it again. “Every wave was full,” he added. “The crowd was steady all weekend long, and everybody enjoyed it.” Krempasky estimated about 6,000 attended throughout the weekend that featured the DockDogs’ sanctioned event. Emily Fox, DockDogs event administrator, said 17 dog breeds competed, with the most popular being a Belgian Malinois. “Teams traveled to compete from all over Tennessee, as well as from North Carolina and Georgia,” she added. “We had two youth handlers competing: Robert Miller, 16, with Poseidon, an 11-month-old English Springer Spaniel, and Brock Whitt, 12, with Lily, a 2-year-old Boykin Spaniel. “The shortest jump of the weekend was 3 feet, 4 inches, by a 12-year-old German Shepherd dog named Cinder.”
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