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AROUND TOWN
SOCIAL CALENDAR
FUN STUFF YOU WANT TO DO IN KNOXVILLE
July 12: Veg Out and Eat Up
Running a sustainable kitchen can seem
complex, but UT’s Sunday Garden Talk, “The Sustainable Kitchen Garden,” teaches you the thrill of tasting great cuisine made from
the best seasonal ingredients—grown in your backyard! This interactive tour explores natural and
sustainable methods for growing fruit, vegetables, and herbs, guides to composting, and much more. The class is $5 and lasts from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. utgardens.tennessee.edu
July 16 - August 16: Something Wicked This Way Comes
Your friendly neighborhood bard is back in the heart of down- town Knoxville. Shakespeare on the Square returns for its 13th
consecutive year with Macbeth, a dark and seedy drama, and The Taming of the Shrew, renowned as Shakespeare’s most boisterous comedy. Nightly shows start at 7 p.m. and admission is free. To be or not to be? It’s no question—you don’t want to miss out on this. tennesseestagecompany.com
July 27: Jazz It Up
Though Diana Krall’s most recent album is dubbed Wallflower, this Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and singer is anything but. On this album—her 12th—Krall lovingly covers music that shaped her emotionally and artistically. Take part of this musical reminiscence at the Tennessee Theatre. The show begins at
8 p.m., and tickets start at $64.50. tennesseetheatre.com
August 9: Pretty in Pink
Say yes to the Knoxville Pink Bridal Show and plan your dream wedding in one place as all facets of the wed- ding industry come together at the Knoxville Convention Center. From 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.,
Pink Bridal shows brides—and grooms—the latest ideas, planning tips, and new opportuni- ties available, all to help couples prepare for their special day. thepinkbride.com
August 15: Where the Wild Things Are
It’s a feast for kings and other wild beings! The Knoxville Zoo’s Feast with the Beasts combines nightlife and wildlife—and more than 45 vendors—as it celebrates 21 years as the area’s largest food and beverage sampling fundraiser. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $55 and include admission, entertainment, and food and drinks. knoxville-zoo.org
August 19-23: Write to the Heart
Area songwriters often write from the heart and about the mountains. Gatlinburg hosts its 4th annual Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival to celebrate the area’s Appalachian musical roots. Musicians can co-write with hit artists, enter a songwriting competition, or participate in a workshop. Music lovers can listen to free live music from some of the area’s best. The festival sure is fingerpickin’ good. smswf.com
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By Alexandria Rodriguez
Photo: Matthew Shalbrack
The Boys of Summer
THIS SEASON OF THE
Tennessee Smokies is sure to delight baseball fans of all ages! Activities include Friday night Fireworks, a Christmas in July Ugly Jersey Contest, Price is Right night, and Harry Potter, 8-bit, and Game of Thrones “Geekends.” Slide in to home base, catch a game—and maybe even a fly ball. Games run throughout July and August. smokiesbaseball.com
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